News Sony A7 V Announced

[Tim Mayo]

After months and months of rumors we finally have the Sony A7 V

It features a new 33-megapixel semi-stacked Exmor RS CMOS sensor, 30 fps continuous shooting with one second RAW+JPG pre-capture, and 4K 120p (Super 35) or 4K 60p (full-frame) video in 10-bit 4:2:2.

Gerald's review is worth a watch as always:

So, does this tempt anyone to upgrade their III or IV?

 

[FowlersFreeTime]

Beast of a camera!
B&H has the body-only for $2900USD, or $3100 USD with 28-70 kit lens; right around the price I expected, maybe even a tad less.
The want is strong, but the funds are lower than everrr

 

[iamdlewis]

The want is strong, but the funds are lower than everrr

Easy solution put your wallet on the top shelf

 

[spudhead]

Easy solution put your wallet on the top shelf

If I put my wallet on the top shelf, my wife will empty it

 

[Uncle Kevriano]

It's a nice spec for sure, little speed machine.

 

[RogerSmith]

Looks great, hope folks who pre order enjoy it

 

[iamdlewis]

If I put my wallet on the top shelf, my wife will empty it

Hide the stool?

 

[BrianN]

After months and months of rumors we finally have the Sony A7 V

It features a new 33-megapixel semi-stacked Exmor RS CMOS sensor, 30 fps continuous shooting with one second RAW+JPG pre-capture, and 4K 120p (Super 35) or 4K 60p (full-frame) video in 10-bit 4:2:2.

Gerald's review is worth a watch as always:

So, does this tempt anyone to upgrade their III or IV?

Placed a pre-order today

 

[BrianN]

I placed a pre-order today...been waiting patiently for it and not too much longer to wait.

For me the bulb timer, LCD articulated screen and increased resolution , IBIS, the dynamic range claim better battery health were some of the key features for me, it's a pity the viewfinder res wasn't upgraded also.

 

[FowlersFreeTime]

I placed a pre-order today...been waiting patiently for it and not too much longer to wait.

For me the bulb timer, LCD articulated screen and increased resolution , IBIS, the dynamic range claim better battery health were some of the key features for me, it's a pity the viewfinder res wasn't upgraded also.

If you upgrade from an A6xxx or A7C-anything, the viewfinder is still an upgrade.

 

[BrianN]

If you upgrade from an A6xxx or A7C-anything, the viewfinder is still an upgrade.

I had the A7IV, I have seen the EvF on the A7rV and was hoping this would have it, however all the other updates are really good and when I do fast moving subjects it is certainly much better,

 

[AlphaWorld]

They say the EVF is the same res, but works better because it’s blackout-free - I can imagine that.

The camera sounds like a serious upgrade. We’ll hear gripes about it not having this or that, but it is the entry full-frame full-size body - it’s not going to have everything.

I have watched the first half of Mark Galer’s review, and I like his detailed explanation of the nuances of speed and how this camera’s sensor (my words, not his) may prove to be better than the specs say - his points about the dynamic range being a key differentiator were good.

I’m not going to buy one, but I can see it being a good choice for a lot of people.

If I were to be a nit-picker, the one thing I considered slightly disappointing was staying with one dual media slot instead of going to two.

BTW: so far I’ve seen almost no discussion of the “exciting” (not) new kit lens announced with it. I think they chose not to announce a high end lens with a mid-range camera, but rather announcing a lens that might be attractive to new buyers of this camera.

 

[BrianN]

They say the EVF is the same res, but works better because it’s blackout-free - I can imagine that.

The camera sounds like a serious upgrade. We’ll hear gripes about it not having this or that, but it is the entry full-frame full-size body - it’s not going to have everything.

I have watched the first half of Mark Galer’s review, and I like his detailed explanation of the nuances of speed and how this camera’s sensor (my words, not his) may prove to be better than the specs say - his points about the dynamic range being a key differentiator were good.

I’m not going to buy one, but I can see it being a good choice for a lot of people.

If I were to be a nit-picker, the one thing I considered slightly disappointing was staying with one dual media slot instead of going to two.

BTW: so far I’ve seen almost no discussion of the “exciting” (not) new kit lens announced with it. I think they chose not to announce a high end lens with a mid-range camera, but rather announcing a lens that might be attractive to new buyers of this camera.

Yeah I watched Marks video then then placed my pre-order, the EvF isn't a deal breaker I just thought it would be great given it's a better one in the A7rV. Overall I am delighted with it.