A7C IIvs Retrospective 15 Shoulder Bag
Think Tank Photo
Retrospective 15 Shoulder Bag
Starting from £120 new
Best for Street, documentary & everyday carry photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Full-Frame Hybrid — A7C II (2023): Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
Street, Documentary & Everyday Carry Photography — Retrospective 15 Shoulder Bag: The camera bag that doesn't look like one. Canvas exterior blends in anywhere, silent closure is unobtrusive in galleries and churches, and the layout is perfectly considered for a one-body two-lens working setup.
Who should buy what
A7C II (2023)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact body
- Hybrid shooters who need full-frame video and IBIS in a small package
- A7C owners looking for a significant AF and video upgrade
- Portrait and wedding photographers who want a discreet full-frame backup
Retrospective 15 Shoulder Bag
- Street photographers who want inconspicuous camera carry
- Photojournalists and documentary photographers who need fast access
- Travel photographers who prefer a shoulder bag to a backpack
- Anyone who wants a smart-looking bag that hides its camera contents
Quick take: The retrospective 15 shoulder bag is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | A7C II (2023) | Retrospective 15 Shoulder Bag |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £120 |
| Sensor | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS | — |
| Resolution | 33.0MP | — |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal | — |
| Autofocus | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition | — |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops | — |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | — |
| Battery Life | ~530 shots (CIPA) | — |
| Weight | 514g body only | 0.9kg (empty) |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm | 37 × 26 × 16cm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | — |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | — |
| Mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) | — |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A | — |
| Connectivity | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | — |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | A7C II | Retrospective 15 Shoulder Bag |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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