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The following opinions have been automatically translated with Google Translate.  | sent on February 14, 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 |
 | sent on January 17, 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 |
  | sent on January 14, 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 |
 | sent on January 08, 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. |
 | sent on December 23, 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. |
 | sent on December 22, 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 !!!! |
 | sent on December 21, 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. |
 | sent on December 18, 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. |
 | sent on November 23, 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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