Sony A7R V Perfect Hybrid Camera for Photography

Sony A7R V is camera that you’ve been waiting for, it has 61megapixels of brand new AI based auto focus system, and a Tilty flippy screen.

Sony have a dozen models of R series but now they released a new brand model this is Sony A7R V review and it’s gonna change not only Sony’s R lineup but Sony’s entire alpha lineup as well.

Sony A7R V has a 61 million pixel backside illuminated full-frame Exmore R sensor combined with the latest Bionz XR processor which is eight times faster than its previous predecessor.

It also features an AI Processing Unit designed for AI based image processing including deep learning AF technology improving the subject recognition rate using algorithms as they exposed to data over time.

the new A7R V can recognize nose’s ears necks shoulders elbows knees and ankles, AF is also improved as well as the iaf comparing the A7R V to the A7R IV the new camera is more accurate with human posture even if the eyes and face are hidden the camera also recognizes heads and bodies of animals even if the eyes are not visible.

this camera also recognizes cars trains and planes and subject motion by tracking the specified subject this is now expanded to other areas like insects birds and animals. the autofocus on the A7R V covers 79 86 in height of the sensor with 693 AF points and in crop mode.

It has more than 90 coverage the A7R V weighs 723 grams and measures 131.3 millimeters by 96.8 millimeters by 82.4 millimeters it has a 4 axis tiltable and flipper 3.2 inch LCD monitor screen sharper and brighter than A7R IV.

Specs

  • 2x Readout Speed Over A7R IV
  • New Bionz XR Architecture
  • Pixel Shift to 240mp
  • 9.6K Oversampled 4K – 24/25/30/50/60p
  • 9.6K Oversampled 8K – 24/25/30p
  • 9.44 million dot Quad XQA Viewfinder

Pros

  • 500K Shutter
  • AI Processor
  • Focus Stacking
  • Pixel Shift 240mp
  • 8K Video
  • Improved AF Tracking
  • HmN Eye, Animal & Bird Eye
  • AF Sensitivity to -4EV
  • 10bit HEIF
  • Anty Dust System
  • Screen Cleaning Effect
  • Improved AWB Control
  • Visible Light + IR Sensor
  • Future Evolution of Imaging Inteligence
  • Features Maximize Resolution
  • Fine Blur Corrected at the Single Pixel Level
  • Framing Stability Improved by Body & Lens sync Control

Cons

  • No Build in Flash
  • No GPS

after the new firmware update which introduced the main 1 and Main 2 menu which is mostly for video users.

Sony A7R V Menu 1
Sony A7R V Menu
A7RV menu with focus breathing compensation









Sony A7R V Menu 2

Screen

Sony A7R V Screen
Sony A7R V Tilt Screen 1

Autofocus

When it comes to human and bird iaf Sony have had a huge overhaul of their focusing system and can now identify subjects such as Planes, Trains, cars and even insects foreign.

Sony A7R V Autofocus
Sony A7R V Tracking

Image Stabilization

A7R IV has 8 stops of in-body image stabilization which is not going to turn your camera into a handheld gimbal but at least if you’re shooting with a longer focal length that’s going to help you cut a lot of that shake or when you want to get a quick long exposure shot and you don’t have a tripod with you that a stop of in-body image stabilization is going to really help.

Sony A7R V Tilt Screen

Image Quality

Sony A7R V Image Quality 1
Sony A7R V Image Quality

Autofocus

  • AF Touch
  • AF Continuous
  • AF Single
  • AF Tracking
  • AF SelectiveA
  • Af Center
  • AF Multi Area
  • AF Live View
  • AF Face Detection
  • AF Contrast Detection
  • AF Phase Detetion
Sony A7R V Autofocus Tracking

Video

speaking of videography this camera can shoot up to 8K at 25 fps which is a huge jump up from its previous model. This camera can shoot in 4:2:2 10 minutes which brings it in line with the Sony A1, Sony A7S III and Sony A7 IV.

Sony A7R V Video
Sony A7R V Video 2
Sony A7R V Video 1

Ports

Sony A7R V Ports

Battery

Sony A7R V Battery

Storage

Another new feature that A7R V has now it supports true CFexpress type A cards instead of the old SD.

Sony A7R V CFexpress Cards

Advantages

  • Improved Dynamic Range, Low Light Performance
  • Heat Dissipation 5x better than A7R IV
  • 2x High Speed Decode over A7R IV
  • Filterless Optical Low Pass Filter
  • Focus Breathing Corrections
  • Equipped with Artificial Inteligence Dedicated to Image Processing
  • AI Processing Unit Enables Accurate Real Time Recognition AF
  • AI Analises Subject Form Information and Recognizing Positions of the Body, Face, Head
  • Recognises Subject where is Small or facing backward
  • Pose Estimation Technology Capture and Tracking of the Head
  • Focus Points Cover Almoust Entire Image Area
  • Significiantly Advanced Autofocus System
  • AI Technology not Limited to Focus
  • AI Processing Unit has Improved Accuracy of White Balance Control
  • Furder Contributing to Realization of High Image Quality
  • Hogh Resolution Sensor iS Fully Exploited to Correct Fine Blur at the Single Pixel Level
  • Improved Comunication between the camera body and compatible Sony Lenses
  • Pixel Shift Multi Shooting Responds to Changing Conditions
  • Flexible Raw SizeSelection Depending on the Application
  • 4K Capture Oversampled at 6.2K pixels without binning
  • Subject Are Smoothly Tracked with Highly Accurate Subject and High AF Performance using AI Technology
  • Viewfinder has wide field of view and highest resolution
  • Media Slots Compatible with CFexpres Type A and SD memory cards
  • 2 x 2 MIMO for Fast WI-FI data Transfer
  • PC Remote Shooting via WI-FI or USB Connection supports Shooting outdoor
Sony A7R V

$3,900
Release Date26 October 2022
Body TypeSLR Style Mirrorless
Lens MountSony E
Sensor TypeExmor R CMOS Full Frame
Sensor Size35.7 x 23.8mm
Sensor Resolution9504 x 6336
Sensor Pixel61
ProcessorBionz XR
ISO100-32000
Expands 50-102400
StabilizationSensor Shift 5 Axis 8 stops
Image FormatRAW
Focus TypeAuto & Manual
Focus Points759
Screen TypeTilt & Flip Articulated LCD Touch
Screen Size3.2″
Screen Resolution2,100,000 dots
Viewfinder TypeElectronic
Viewfinder Resolution9,437,184 dots
Magnification0.9x
Coverage100%
Shutter TypeMechanical & Electronic
Shutter SpeedMin 30sec
Max 1/8000
Continuous Drive10fps
Exposure Compensation+/-5 at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps
AE Bracketing +/-5 at 2,3,5,7 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV steps
WB Bracketing Yes
Self timer Yes
External FlashYes
Sync Speed1/250 sec
Video ResolutionUHD 8K 24p
UHD 4K 60p
Full HD 120p
Video FormatMPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Storage TypeCFexpress Type A
Multi Slot for SD UHS-I/II Compliant
Memory Card Dual Slot
Connectivity USB 3.2 Gen 2 / 10 GBit sec
PortsHDMI
Microphone
Headphone
Build in WI-FIYes
Build in BluetoothYes
Remote ControlYes
Battery TypeNP-FZ100
Battery Life CIPA530
TimeLapse Recording723g
Weight723g
Dimensions129 x 96 x 78mm
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