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Giovibalti

sent on 24 Marzo 2026

Pros: in practice an A7IV without defects

Cons: CFExpress A care and less performing than CFExpress B

Opinion: I replaced my A7IV with the new A7V, I must say that the machine, even if you wouldn't think it from the specifications (apart from the semistacked sensor) has improved beyond my expectations. The files are more beautiful immediately probably because it has a much more precise white balance than the four. I don't even mention the focusing system because at Sony it has been really evolved and performing for years. the ergonomics is like the A7rV which is fine for me but is not perfect because of the big hands, the little finger escapes under the battery flap, however solvable with an Arca Swiss plate. Another positive aspect is the viewfinder, in my opinion it has improved, it is brighter, more captivating and more fluid and the fact that it does not darken during the shot (shooting electronically of course) is a great thing. Last week I helped a photographer friend photograph confirmations in church, I only shot electronically and I didn't have any banding problems. On the video side I only tried it and I immediately noticed that the stabilization is better than the previous one. I am very satisfied with the gearbox I made, I think it is a really good all-rounder.

Mirkowski1982

sent on 13 Marzo 2026

Pros: AF on BIF, Battery Life twice as long as competitors, Pre Capture in raw up to 1 sec.

Cons: CFExpress A care and less performing than CFExpress B

Opinion: Purchased precisely for birdlife and it immediately turned out to be a marvel at the first shots! As soon as you focus on any bird, the AF immediately jumps on the eye and does not let it go, if set correctly, even if the bird passes behind the trees the ad is still there, glued to the eye! Raw files are very good already in the camera, and in any case very elastic in p.p. so you can get satisfactory results with p.p. sw. Currently tested only with Sony 200-600 lens, waiting to try it with other lenses to see the real all-round capability of this camera. The only flaw, the CFexpress A card which is much slower than the CFexpress B, so if you are used to shooting at high burst 30 fps, after a couple of seconds you will hear the shots slow down to allow the machine to empty the buffer! A small limit but one that I don't feel like emphasizing as I shoot bursts of one second at most and with the pre-shot you already get 60 shots.... P.S. it's my first Sony camera and I'm satisfied!

Ciottyphoto

sent on 08 Marzo 2026

Pros: AF, operating speed, excellent file both on the dynamic range side and high ISO, the battery life greatly improved almost like a7 III. Pre-Capture In Raw

Cons: Viewfinder can be improved: it is not possible to insert 2 CF A cards

Opinion: I don't usually write product reviews, but this time I decided to share my experience. This machine immediately makes it clear that it belongs to the new generation of the Sony A7 series. After using several Sony models such as the A7 III, A7 IV, A7R III, A7R V and even the 6600/6700, I can say that this one really represents a step forward. Responsiveness is at the highest levels, with an incredibly powerful and truly impressive autofocus. The files are also excellent: both in terms of dynamic range and for the management of high ISO. The camera body is practically identical to that of the A7R V, so very well built and solid. After a few days of use I found only two aspects that do not completely convince me. The first is the viewfinder, which is much smaller than that of the A7R V, although it is partly understandable. The real flaw, however, is the second slot for the memory card: only SD remains, while the first also supports CFexpress type A. A choice that could have been fine on the A7 IV, but on this model I would have preferred the same system as the A7R V with dual compatible slots. I'll update the review later, after I've used it longer.

Leonethanstudio

sent on 23 Gennaio 2026

Pros: Definitive

Cons: Expensive but not compared to the competition in relation to its characteristics

Opinion: It is a body in my opinion that in the hands of the amateur is too much, in the professional field if the use is hybrid and functional, it is the best with its resolution, I noticed that it does not have an invasive AA filter, better color than the a7cii, I use it in apsc mode with the 24 GM 1.4 in the studio, both for video and for photos .. I must say that I have never exploited the 24 so well for video with its ibis in dynamic active mode freehand it is a fairy tale, for me this is better than the a7r5, I prefer an a7r3 with the 135 GM to make pure portrait, but for everything else I love the a75 combo with 24 gm

Paolo Cadeddu

sent on 04 Gennaio 2026

Pros: Improved AF, screen that can finally be adjusted in all positions, burst without screen blackout, significantly improved battery, solid camera and excellent all-rounder for Sony users.

Cons: An extra custom button was there given the increase in AF functions.

Opinion: I state that I do not make videos and therefore any shortcomings in this sector do not interest me. I have been using Sony since Minolta was sold to Sony and so I am used to menus that I find complete and easy to use, but I understand that those who come from other brands struggle. I come from 4 years of Sony A7 IV, of which I hated the flip monitor and although good the AF was not on a par with the competitors, especially if squeezed on fast and difficult subjects, even if in the end the result with a little training to the camera was brought home. Now the situation has changed, quick and tenacious lock on to the subject, percentage of out-of-focus on the eye minimal. The docking speed is also improved, and the user experience is much more enjoyable. The pre-capture is cool, a bird starting from a branch is taken in sequence very easily, even if I noticed that the hooking has not always been precise on the eye, but I think that x absolute level results there is A1 or A9. The image quality always seems to me as excellent as before, I don't photograph libraries and so I can't say for sure, but it's certainly not worse (I reserve the right to return to the subject because I'm using the beta version of LR to open the RAW, and it seems to me that in electronics if I open the shadows more noise is generated) Already the VI was excellent. The 30 frames must be used sparingly (I set the camera to 15) otherwise you risk arriving home with a thousand and more photos to look at, so if you need them you can dedicate a dedicated button and enable them immediately. Well worth the change to the IV... I think it's purely an economic issue. If you can definitely you... it is a detuned and less efficient A1, but it has several things taken from the flagship, the chase without blackout in the screen is an improvement that alone is worth the change for those who do Wild or sports ... Because in the end, if you can afford it, you would always take the flagship of the brand you use, without too many mental. Finally... excellent car and certainly a leap of a lot forward compared to the VI, and using words not mine, ultimately it is an IV without the defects that the IV had, a mature and almost perfect machine for most

FilippoRiolo24

sent on 03 Gennaio 2026

Pros: Image quality. Colour science. Next-generation AF performance. Ergonomics. Ultra-performance stabilization. Shutter speed.

Cons: Not relevant.

Opinion: The Sony A7V is confirmed as a mirrorless camera of the highest level, capable of satisfying both the most demanding photographers and professional videomakers. Sony continues to demonstrate an outstanding focus on the balance between technological innovation and usability, offering a robust, reliable and future-oriented product. The image quality is excellent, with files rich in detail, natural colors and excellent dynamic range management even in difficult lighting conditions. The A7 series' strong point of autofocus is fast, accurate and intelligent, making it easy to capture moving subjects and unpredictable situations. From a construction point of view, the A7V conveys a feeling of robustness and attention to detail, while maintaining an ergonomic design that favors long shooting sessions. For those who do nature photography it is the definitive camera if you don't want to spend "too much". Also on the video front, the Sony A7V proves to be extremely versatile, but I won't add anything else: I'm a photographer. In summary, the Sony A7V is an excellent choice for those looking for a modern, high-performance and reliable full-frame mirrorless.