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avatarsenior
sent on 02 Novembre 2025

Pros: All

Cons: Nothing

Opinion: Wonderful car from all points of view. Robust, efficient, spectacular sensor, excellent viewfinder and excellent display, very performing AF. I replaced the Sony A7R IV with this update which fully convinced me. For me it's the best camera I've ever owned... and I had so many, from different brands... But the feeling I had from the first shots with this jewel is something unique. There is only one defect that in my opinion should be solved as soon as possible, perhaps by creating a more performing and longer-lasting battery... it is precisely the battery that is the sore point of this machine... it doesn't last long... Of course, you can easily overcome the problem by carrying additional batteries. I recommend it as the ultimate camera, with which you can deal with all kinds of photographic genres with enormous success and satisfaction... from the landscape, to the capture in naturalistics, from study to sporting events.

avatarjunior
sent on 22 Settembre 2025

Pros: Its main strengths lie in its exceptional 61-megapixel sensor, which offers superb detail, wide dynamic range and enormous crop flexibility, combined with a highly precise AI autofocus system and access to a vast ecosystem of optics.

Cons: The most obvious limitations concern a battery life only sufficient for intense use, the absence of 4K video recording at 120fps and a marked rolling shutter that can penalize the burst in very fast action scenes. Noise at high ISO is present but is nowadays almost totally manageable with programs in post (e.g. the function on Lightroom). Menu to improve, too many abbreviations and an unintuitive structure.

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avatarjunior
sent on 12 Agosto 2025

Pros: Crazy ergonomics, AF+AI, EVF, Monitor, stabilization, dynamic range even in low lights, shutter closed when changing lenses

Cons: Battery life, burst, buffer, very marked rolling shutter

Opinion: Coming from the 7R-IV I immediately found a general improvement, both physical, between keys, ergonomics, fantastic tropicalization even in the rain (even if first of all you have to prevent and take care of your kit). It has as usual a fantastic dynamic range improved compared to the R4 even in difficult light conditions. The improvement of the IBIS from 5 stops to 7-5/8 is felt especially in photographic hunting coupled with the Sony 200-600. Finally they have added via software the shutter closure to machine spend, to be activated in the machine settings though. I found the menu much better organized and I learned to move in 2 hours. (It is certainly very articulate and with ridiculous translations, so I keep it in English). Once set with its own parameters, this machine is a real weapon. The auto focus coupled with the AI is deadly (I decided to upgrade from the R4 for this reason alone) but if you don't shoot birdlife but only portrait, landscape and you don't have the budget I recommend the previous version in the same way. A sore point in my opinion is the battery life much shorter than the R4 and the burst has not changed. Soon I will get the competing CFs and I will try the difference with the SD tough V90 that I currently mount. At high ISO I find it a little improved but with such a dense sensor you can't expect total perfection. Anyway, the upgrade was worth it

avatarsupporter
sent on 09 Luglio 2024

Pros: Solid and robust camera body, dense and high-performance sensor, ergonomics, excellent AF, very resolute electronic viewfinder, File colors, Pixel Shift, reclining LCD monitor that can be tilted and oriented in any direction, two cameras in one "61 mpx in Full Format mode and 121 MB uncompressed Raw file, 26 mpx in Apsc mode and 52 MB uncompressed Raw file".

Cons: The menu, some items have too many abbreviations and it is a bit difficult to understand immediately. A battery with a few mAh more wouldn't be bad!

Opinion: As far as I'm concerned, I consider this camera one of the best in the field, a "must have", also recognized by many professional photographers who work there, as a very reliable and above all all-round photography tool! And it's true! A small masterpiece in short. I start by saying that the camera body is a tank, the solidity as well as visual, is also very much perceived to the touch, built to be mistreated and to last. That said, speaking as an amateur photographer let's say "evolved", considering the years of experience, I want to express my opinion on some of the most salient aspects of this Sony a7RV. Speaking of responsiveness and speed in the field, I can safely say that as few and questionable as 10 FPS may seem nowadays, I have never felt the need for a faster camera, although I mainly photograph animals in strong movement such as in birdlife, also because, mainly I consider this Sony a real camera and not a video camera that also takes photos, Someone may agree or oppose this observation of mine, but I also want to add that the shot of the day takes him home anyway and quietly without shooting "2000" shots per second and then going crazy which one to choose, not to mention that we drink a card in a minute. As for the behavior of the digital noise produced by the sensor with 61 mpx, I think it is obvious and obvious to expect a slight disadvantage compared to a less resolute sensor, but anyway rest assured because up to 6400 iso, I have never noticed this great intrusiveness of noise, the images are still beautiful and rich in detail, beyond that is not advisable, I think that exceeding this range is not recommended for 90% of current mirrorless cameras, including flagships. The main problem to be managed in the best possible way is rather the weight/image factor in terms of MB, in fact if the frame is not compressed, it easily exceeds 120 MB, Problem that we can solve with the setting in the machine "Compressed file without data loss". The files that this Sony produces, in addition to offering an almost perfect dynamic range, you can appreciate a Raw File sometimes ready for passage in JPG, believe me it is really embarrassing so simple and fast is the processing of the Raw file. The write speed, buffer, before suffering slowdowns during the writing phase, we can be sure that it will never leave us stranded, provided that we use a CF Express card, in this way you can store a considerable and continuous amount of frames, which is very different and "castrating" if we use only SD cards. The resolution of the viewfinder is simply fantastic, sometimes you feel like a slight flicker, due to the high resolution of the same, once you get used to it you don't pay attention anymore. The thing that I really appreciate about all the qualities of this Sony a7RV, in addition to the fact that it boasts one of the best AFs currently designed, I would dare to compare it to a "sniper", is the fact of having two cameras in one, let me explain: precisely because of the advantage that such a dense sensor offers, working in Full Frame mode we can delight in 61 mpx offering us an image quality rich in extraordinary and superfine details while, used in Apsc mode the sensor works at 26 mpx which often not even the last FF year, many stop at 24 mpx, well, I assure you that the image, in addition to favoring a Crop factor of 1.5X (much appreciated and useful especially for nature photographers, like me), we get a simply surprising image quality and rich in details. I will not dwell further, for the additional features there is the manual, tougher, I think I have highlighted the salient and most interesting strengths that this fantastic Sony a7RV offers.

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sent on 09 Febbraio 2024

Pros: Ergonomic and proportionate body, improved drop-down menu, vari-angle rear screen, key layout and configurability, dynamic range and color management

Cons: Incomprehensible abbreviations in the menu, CF express type A, slow burst

Opinion: After a few years of Sony A7III I switched to this mirrorless and found some initial difficulties in the right button configuration. I haven't found enough reasons to be unhappy after months: the infamous Sony menu has improved considerably even if the abbreviations require you to deduct many steps; the Cf express type A is unfortunately much more expensive than its cousins type B; the burst at full megapixels requires the use of the Cf express without returning bursts adequate to sports photos or birdlife at medium-short distances. For the rest, a masterpiece of a camera: comfortable to hold, proportionate to large lenses, ideal for cropping in birdlife and even in macro. I haven't yet experimented enough with in-camera focus stacking or even the use of remapped megapixel Lossless files, just a few tests. The rear screen is a must have. A few backlit buttons wouldn't have hurt and bodies that do without them continue to be produced. The viewfinder is remarkably resolving, one would say "too much", in some situations there is a slight flicker. It's all about looking for the hair in the egg, great camera body, with the kind of safety and comfort in use that in the past I've only had with the D500

avatarsenior
sent on 04 Novembre 2023

Pros: Rear screen, menu, lossless compressed raw, sensor stabilization, 61 mpx sensor, spectacular autofocus even in rt, programmable bulb, focus staking, menu, sensor protection with shutter closure, relatively low price.

Cons: Slow readout, burst limited to 10 fps, no mechanical turret with autofocus settings.

Opinion: Let me start by saying that my main genre is nature photography, landscapes and wildlife. I had some prejudices about this camera at first because of the "cons" I highlighted above, especially comparing it with the Canon rV and, today, also with the Nikon z8. Then I decided to replace the A7rIII, and, in the field (a 12-day trip to Ethiopia) I had to change my mind! Let me start by saying that the comparison was with the A1, to which I added this camera, using it with the 200-600 and with the 70-200 gm2, while the A7rIII I used with the 16-35 GM and the 50 f1.4 Sony-Zeiss. What really impressed me was the "sniper" autofocus in real tracking on animals and birds. I found it superior to the A1 and I would never have believed this, and this for the genre I prefer, that is the "set" animals (obviously not for the birds in flight where the A1 wins hands down). That is, when you have to go and find a frosty baboon or a small bird, or the head of the Ethiopian wolf in the middle of the branches and vegetation, the A7rV wins, it quickly hooks the animal's eye or the face even from a very far away and does not let go, despite the slowness of the sensor readout, but above all it does not make mistakes when you shoot. Basically, the percentage of shots taken home with this camera is higher, and you tend to "trust more" (in the sense that with the A1 I often went DMF) for safety, with this one less) and in addition the combined operation of the new IBS with the internal stabilizer of the 200-600 is spectacular. Other positive aspects of the camera, it has the combined "animals and birds" af function (unlike the A1 where you have to choose), the tilting rear screen that today is unique, practically perfect, you have all the advantages of both the tilting and articulated screens and no disadvantages, new functions such as the programmable bulb, focus staking, lossless compressed raw and the same excellent menu as the A1. Few cons, I would obviously have liked a read out of the "true all-round" sensor as on the Nikon Z8 and Canon rV and the possibility of using only the electronic shutter, as well as, of course, the possibility of a burst higher than 10 fps, but in the end who cares, when you need those things just use the A1. In conclusion, as a "second body" compared to the A1 it is an absolutely perfect camera, and it also costs much less than the Sony flagship. Unfortunately the "ribbon" diaphragm function that was on the A7r3, very useful for me in underwater photography, is no longer implemented (at least I couldn't find it).

avatarsupporter
sent on 14 Agosto 2023

Pros: 4-axis variable angle rear LCD, much improved image stabilization, excellent autofocus (the focusing system has an even larger area - 693 points instead of 567 - both in Fullframe and APS-C, with the latter including almost an edge-edge section), file quality, improved colorimetric management, excellent ergonomics, monitor with its dual function for photos and videos. Build quality: magnesium alloy body - recycled plastic parts (SORPLAS) with good dust/moisture sealing.

Cons: Cf type A cards too expensive even today (but necessary if you want to take full advantage of the "power" of the medium), raw files really heavy in the "overall management", keys not back-lit and finally menu still too messed up

Opinion: It has been written a lot before... In my review I would like to emphasize some aspects practicing mainly nature photography. a) great pro is certainly the overall quality of the file (colorimetry, detail and engraving) including the possibility of crop in the room by customizing one of the multiple function keys (therefore instant to be inserted and removed); the con is that shooting a lot in bursts in nature serve the "expensive" cf type A both to exploit "the beast" fully in its functions and to be able to have maximum speed in gusts ... As a result, the photos to be viewed, selected, deleted and post-produced etc. are all mainly "heavy" photos (maybe even raw 61 megapixels uncompressed) and engage a lot in terms of both electronics and "total" working time. b) the sensor is exactly the same as the a7RIV, but the electronics, the computational functions and the processor with AI module according to Sony should improve many aspects of the camera, such as noise management: now, in my opinion, the chrominance / luminance noise is just better than the previous model (let's say narrow sufficiency "type APS-C") ... instead it has absolutely an excellent dynamic range, perfect tones and colors and a depth that does not even seem to be full frame. c) I emphasize that this is a camera "for all uses" - it is described like this - instead in my opinion we must take into account that it has a stacked sensor that limits the readout speed: for this reason, we are not talking about Sony A1, we must prepare to meet an annoying rolling shutter (which in practice means throwing the photograph: in my experience in flight photography at times greater than 1/2500-3200 it is invasive and heavy). The rolling shutter can obviously not be labeled as a "defect", because precisely this is not an "eminently" sports camera; Since it can be very invasive it must be emphasized ... d) recognizes man, animals of various kinds, birds, insects, cars, motorcycles, bicycles, planes but also human and animal eyes, faces and body parts from many different angles: this thing combined with real time tracking allows you to have a much better AF-C accuracy compared to the previous model ... e) in my opinion it is a "second body" in the field of nature photography ... I do not judge the video functions because they are not videomakers. NB There are many options in the AF menu so the machine must be studied thoroughly I would say "in the field" to exploit it: this means that the "learning curve" is not very fast. I do not consider it a camera for "newbies" (AF-C settings for flight and nature photography to be studied with care) ... f) I close these impressions of mine by focusing on the USB-C port (generation 3.2 2x2) that allows both to charge the battery and transfer files; You can shoot even while the camera is charging and this thing is a plus not just ... It's a camera that can excel in a wide range of applications, from landscapes to studio portraits, weddings and events to product photography, although it's not the all-rounder that the a1 is. The technology to provide a combination of high resolution and high speed is not yet available at this price.

avatarsenior
sent on 01 Maggio 2023

Pros: monitor,viewfinder,file quality,grip

Cons: Price,lack of a small monitor in the left shoulder, expensive cf type A cards

Opinion: I am a landscaper so for me the perfect car, clear files, excellent recovery of lights and shadows. I also deal with weddings, in that field I prefer to use the compressed file otherwise I would find myself with a slaughterhouse of busy hard disks, among other things in that field I still see some limits in the iso seal, but as we all know many pixels means that too. Speaking of the machine, FINALLY a monitor as it should, I have always envied the Fuji X-t2, and even today I wonder why all manufacturers do not adopt this solution, it really satisfies everyone. The excellent ergonomics, excellent button customization, the menu is not there yet, it is translated by a drunk bear .. I come from Sony A1, of that machine I appreciate the controls in the left shoulder, I wonder if sooner or later they will decide to put a small monitor with basic information to consult quickly, type, times, iso, diaphragm .. I always hope, it's a cabbage of unused empty space...

avatarjunior
sent on 14 Febbraio 2023

Pros: Excellent image stabilization, very good autofocus, file quality, improved color management

Cons: nobody

Opinion: I have previously used both the a7R3 and a7R4 for a long time. When I replaced the R3 with the R4, I was not entirely satisfied with the change, especially for the yield of the sensor that in my opinion was worse than the previous one especially for the yield at ISO from 1600 upwards. On the other hand, the transition from R4 to R5 was completely satisfactory. Although the sensor is basically the same, the camera as a whole has improved making it much more usable and reliable. I find the file of better quality and this is probably the result of several factors: stabilization of the sensor much more effective that makes much less frequent the presence of the shake that on such a dense sensor is always lurking (also you can get perfectly sharp photos freehand even at 1/10 - 1/15 of a second), excellent dynamic range, significantly more accurate color management, noise at high ISO less impactful despite the sensor is substantially the same. This last data seems to contradict the evidence on dpreview, but in field use the file is cleaner (shooting only in RAW). Finally, the camera is very responsive, very well built and gives a remarkable sense of robustness. Excellent both monitor and viewfinder

avatarjunior
sent on 17 Gennaio 2023

Pros: Build quality, solid and ergonomic body, buttons and dials with excellent feedback, Autofocus both in performance and configurability, Menu, general system speed, file quality, WB, Battery life ,

Cons: Cf cards type A, EVF, maybe I would have preferred a few MP less

Opinion: I state that coming from the 7r3 the leap in class is there and is substantial, starting from the camera body, solid robust with great ergonomics and without fingers that escape from the handle, as well as the various key doors and rings everything in this machine releases sensations of excellent materials. Finally Sony has created a well-organized and intuitive menu with..... hear hear .... The help for each command So even if the item "Int.dv.Cont.Per.Sat.Civ.Rot.Lat." may be incomprehensible to most, just press the Info button and here comes a clear description of the command and its settings. The autofocus is really effective finally an automatism that is really worth using, fully configurable, even more than satisfactory performance even with Nikon lenses mounted on adapter The machine is extremely responsive, fast in ignition immediately ready and in general throughout the workflow, finally at the levels of the latest SLR pro produced, I cursed Sony when during a shooting the 7r3 planted and took its time. The files are really good, normally I manage the WB by hand but out of curiosity I let the machine do it with exceptional results, perfectly calibrated tones. Excellent battery life 600 shots with a cleat. It is obvious that as already widely said, the best results from this sensor are obtained with a system at the height, therefore GM, Zeiss or at most Sigma ART optics and a processing chain at the height. Were 61 MP so necessary? In my opinion no, the best performance in terms of resolution / ISO and file management, personally I found it around 40/45MP, however for management there is always the compressed raw even if it is not the same thing. I put among the defects the EVF not because it is not valid, but for how many millions of billions of MP can put in unfortunately I can not make me like, I always find it an artificial vision compared to the dear old optical viewfinder, but as Guzzanti Quèlo said we have and Quèlo we adore. A consideration on CFE type A, when the whole world adopts CFE type B, Sony must use proprietary formats with lower performance, off-market prices and poor availability of manufacturers, currently it seemed to me that only Lexar and Sony itself make them!!!! Fortunately the dear "old" SD V90 are a wonder. Last thing, although there would be a lot to talk about this machine, the articulated monitor, not essential but a great cool

avatarsenior
sent on 14 Gennaio 2023

Pros: FOR LANDSCAPERS - Programmable Bulb, Dynamic Range, Remote Control Management via smartphone, Handle, Focus Bracketing, Sensor protection during optical change

Cons: I would not call it a cons, indeed, but the side effect should be highlighted by many megapixels should be mentioned (Heavy files, difficult to manage with normal hardware, for those who are not equipped the post becomes a nightmare unless you turn to compressed RAW) Maybe the Price but I've seen worse. Sony cards with absurd price

Opinion: A great car. That would be enough to say them all. For a landscape architect like me who comes from the sony A7III I must say that the jump is very big. The quality of the files and the possibility of gamma recovery is very high. I limit myself to give my impression of a landscaper who for work, has to face all the most disparate situations. The ability to set the bulb in the car I find it a point in favor, very much in favor. Goodbye remote controls and missed connections with smartphones. Speaking of smartphones, for those like me who do night at Cityscape Urbano and do continuous Bracketing it is essential to use a smartphone, well this machine connects instantly with its APP. Do you make a video for an IG story? It disconnects, reopens it and is immediately back online within 2 seconds. During my activity I have to connect all kinds of machines and I see people going crazy with machine/smartphone communications. the rV sony wins hands down on all. The many megapixels instead have their pros and cons. Does an average amateur photographer need this camera to take landscape photos? Absolutely not - It churns out files that require very important hardware and above all for maximum yield requires the use of GM optics that are not very cheap. On the Megapixel aspect a remedy is found because the camera allows you to shoot even with different types of RAW compression, including 1 lossless, consequently the files have a smaller size. Does it make sense for a landscape designer? Sometimes yes, maybe for a night bracketing, it makes more sense for those who maybe do ceremonies and make 2000 shots per event. Turning to the compressed, however, is a compromise, do I buy the Ferrari to go there with the limiter at 70 km / h? The possibility of cropping in the machine or in the post phase, opens up a completely parallel world. Focus Bracketing is something that is very useful for those who make landscape and therefore positive note. Of course sony does not arrive first in this sector and above all it is not that you could not do a stacking during shooting without this function, but the automatism is not to be repudiated, indeed. Possibility to fix the intervalometer and the number of shots to make a startrail without remote control, another positive note. Autofocus, not judged by a landscaper, just talk. Articulated screen useful but I certainly did not buy it for this reason :-) Last aspect, the sensor that is protected during the change of optics is so much stuff for those like us landscapers is struggling with changes in the open and especially in any condition. On the ISO side I still leave some time to deliberate, I have to test it well, but it seems excellent in relation to the many mpx. Soon I will compare it on the iso side with the jewel A7III that holds them wonderfully. Updates to follow

avatarjunior
sent on 08 Gennaio 2023

Pros: Autofocus, Tracking, Viewfinder, Grip

Cons: Cost

Opinion: Arrived a couple of months ago, I can say that it is an excellent machine and I am very satisfied. The solid handle; exceptional, precise and fast autofocus; fast and great tracking; The viewfinder is stunning, sharp and defined. The curtain that closes electronically is an interesting option, but it does not eliminate the fact that the sensor gets dirty. These days I will see how RAW can be worked, but from what I see the results are excellent. The cost is high by 500-700 euros, correct price 3800-4000.

avatarjunior
sent on 23 Dicembre 2022

Pros: Stabilization, super versatile monitor, AI, focus stacking, infinite bulb, curtain protection, etc. etc.

Cons: Cost?

Opinion: I come from the R3 that gave me a lot of satisfaction but after several years there was a need for a generational change. I've had the R5 for a few weeks but I'm already in love with it. This is quite a leap forward with countless improvements over the R3. I share all the opinions already expressed by those who preceded me (except the Canon :) fanboy) but perhaps no one mentioned the improvement of the stabilization of the camera that, if added to the internal one of some lenses, allows you to take freehand photos with unthinkable times for the R3: last night with the 14 1.8 I took up to two seconds and many photos were perfectly in focus! With the 70-200 at maximum extension shooting at 1/30 is feasible (with the R3 it was impossible). As a landscaper I really appreciate the operational flexibility of the monitor, the focus stacking, the practically infinite bulb time (no more remote controls) and the protection of the sensor with the curtain when changing the lens (I often happen to be outdoors in weather or environmental situations that are not optimal). I'm not a portrait painter but having such AI available for focusing is definitely convenient. For those who have the R3 I absolutely recommend the upgrade: of course it costs a lot but I think it's worth the expense.

avatarjunior
sent on 22 Dicembre 2022

Pros: Autofocus, Viewfinder, Focus Bracketing, fully adjustable display.

Cons: No key backlight, battery consumption.

Opinion: I am extremely satisfied with this camera, I come from an A7RIV (A) and immediately after an A7IV, here I feel really complete. The autofocus is excellent, tested on both people and animals and birds, it is positioned on the eye and does not lose it at all. As soon as the subject turns his back the focus is positioned on the head and shoulders, recognizing the subject anyway. Doing mainly landscape, we can finally enjoy the focus bracketing function that automatically shoots with the focus from the nearest subject to infinity. The display now orients in all directions, with the RIV I had to lie on the ground for the vertical and with the IV for the horizontal, excellent I would say. The menu, much talked about sony, I do not find it at all complex, similar to that of the IV and obviously evolved compared to the RIV, very fast in all its functions and pages. I have customized the various buttons I need, the personalized menu and I really never need anything else is all at my fingertips. The files ? in my humble opinion they are better than RIV, Much better than smooth IV....... the important size allows you to do what you want also in terms of CROP. I only have professional lenses, I believe this sensor works best with quality lenses. Yes, the battery in fact suffers a bit from the consumption of the camera in general but honestly if you have 2 or 3 behind I see few problems, after all I have always had more than one on the others. What about definitva ? It is a truly multi-purpose machine, if you do 90% birdlife in flight and very fast action obviously it is good that you buy an A1, but in any other field it is at ease, I am fully convinced. I believe that the camera is a mix between the RIV and the IV with adequate improvements and implementations, an important leap really. I will definitely keep this machine for a long time and I absolutely recommend buying !!!!

avatarjunior
sent on 21 Dicembre 2022

Pros: Autofocus, viewfinder quality, grip and very comfortable external screen.

Cons: Battery life and photo quality equal to or lower than the previous model.

Opinion: Several years have passed but the photographic quality remains at the pole. As a professional I am deeply disappointed with the quality of the raw files that I find worse than the previous model. For me it is not worth the purchase and the price, in fact I sold it immediately. A self-respecting camera must have a raw conversion software included that enhances the quality of the camera but sony in this is still very far away. Not all gmaster lenses give their best on this camera and therefore you are forced to use only certain very expensive lenses that barely enhance the photographic quality.

avatarsupporter
sent on 18 Dicembre 2022

Pros: Focus Stacking, Programmable Bulb, Full Touch Screen, Significantly improved external screen, 10 articulated display, Sensor protected when the machine is off by the curtain

Cons: It would also be the time of backlit keys or at least that you see in the dark in some way, Battery that lasts less, cf slow and too expensive

Opinion: Awesome machine!! perhaps the biggest jump there has been to date between one A7 and another. Bulb finally programmable in the car without using remote controls or mobile phone, you shoot at 60-90 or as many seconds as you want without problems and quickly without wasting time. Finally in the Sony world we have the focus stacking in the car. The external display as well as being articulated and adjustable in a thousand ways has also been improved as a dynamic range of reproduction, in a few words you can see much better the photos taken. Finally and I repeat finally with the machine off the curtain comes down covering the sensor and protecting it while changing the lenses so it does not get dirty. In time bracketing there are some more variations and there are also 7 shots while before from 5 you jumped to 9. The exposure compensation wheel ranges from -5 to +5 whereas before it only went from -3 to +3. We can find a complete touch screen both for the menu and for shooting and focusing. The possibility of mounting the CF does not attract me much because this type of cf are very expensive and much slower than the classic CF, in fact I recommend using the SD of the Sony class G tough series those from 200 euros to be clear. The menu similar to that of Sony A1 and A9 has been completely redone and in my opinion improved and enriched with many new features. Downsides besides the price? The keys that unfortunately do not light up, the raw file that I would have expected at 16bit instead we still talk about 14bit like all past Sony, and the battery that runs out a little earlier than an A7R IV. Machine that I absolutely recommend buying.

avatarsupporter
sent on 23 Novembre 2022

Pros: Autofocus (space; from another planet); "Compressible" Raw files; viewfinder quality; reactivity; price.

Cons: battery life; Menu (please "You at Sony" put the Format Card command in the first / very first screen !!!! daiiiii and not in the third)

Opinion: I have this machine for a week and I only took two books per studio (no more!!) So these are really first impressions. Let's start with the autofocus: in my opinion (and I owned and tried a bit of everything) this sony is on another planet. For fun I tried the face recognition of birds with a photo on the phone, but the camera does not give up even a photo. On people and portraits it is embarrassing; practically the same speed as the human eye TOP TOP TOP. Very well then the raw files with the 3 formats small, medium, large "without loss" of information. For books that are used on FB and Instagram the medium is also "too much stuff". Here, too, excellent work. The only sore point, the battery ... For those who work there you need to have at least 2/3 always charged and at hand (with a battery after half a day you are at the limit). Among the pros also the price: 4,500 euros for a car so they are "stragiusta and stragiustificati" (especially if you compare it with the competition.... I wonder which one though, given the performance of this new entry!!).








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