Early Verdict

Power up!Speed up!Everything more!The Sony A7R V resembles a Top Gear-esque episode.However, despite Sony’s claim that this camera is an expert in resolution, it blurs all video and sports boundaries and makes it more difficult than ever to select the “right” Sony camera.The A7R V is a remarkable technological accomplishment; however, does it appear to be moving in the right direction—or in any particular direction at all?

The Sony A7R V is Sony’s “resolution” specialist, but its 8K video capability, significantly increased burst capacity, and brand-new AI autofocus will undoubtedly split the sports/action and possibly video markets.
The Sony line will remain as perplexing despite this.Although the resolution of the Sony A7R V surpasses that of the Sony A1 (opens in new tab), the Sony A9 II (opens in new tab) maintains its position as the sports specialist despite being beaten for speed by the A1 and for autofocus technologies by the A7R V.Although its 12MP sensor effectively excludes it from stills photography, the Sony A7S III (opens in new tab) is still the low-light video specialist. On the other hand, the Sony A7 IV (opens in new tab) is less expensive than the A7R V and may be better for hybrid stills/video work.
The Sony A7R V is plainly one of the most mind-blowing Sony cameras(opens in new tab), also of the best cameras for professionals(opens in new tab) and, surprisingly, one of the most mind-blowing cameras for sport(opens in new tab) – however Sony is by all accounts pointing more at the untamed life/nature/wedding market.

Sony’s habit of cramming more power into each new camera and simultaneously pushing the limits in all directions is great for headlines, but it could be confusing to buyers.
However, let’s return to the Sony A7R and forego the rest.

SPECIFICATIONS

Sensor: 61MP back-illuminated APS-C Exmor R CMOS
Image processor: BIONZ XR + AI unit
Mount: Sony FE
ISO range: 100-32,000
Shutter speeds: 1/8000-30sec
Image stabilization: 5-axis IBIS, Active mode, up to 8 stops
Max image size: 9,504 × 6336 pixels
Max video resolution: 8K 24p
Continuous shooting: 10fps
Viewfinder: 9,444k dot EVF, 0.9x magnification
LCD: Tilting/vari-angle touchscreen, 3.1-inch, 2,095k dot
Memory: 2x SD UHS-II/CFexpress Type A
Size: 131.3 x 96.9 x 82.4 mm( 5 1/4 x 3 7/8 x 3 1/4 inches)
Weight: 723 g (approx. 1 lb 9.6 oz)

KEY FEATURES

For full-frame cameras, this one has the highest resolution sensor available.The Leica M11 and Sigma fp L are close competitors, but no other camera in this size has more megapixels.Even with Sony’s improved 240MP Pixel Shift Multi Shooting mode and 61MP, some may have hoped for more from Sony’s resolution specialist.

Sony’s new AI-powered AF system, driven by its own bespoke AI processing unit, is the bigger news.As a result, the camera is now able to recognize and follow a wider variety of subjects, including cars, trains, airplanes, and insects.In addition to eye detection, the A7R V now recognizes animal and bird heads and bodies, and perhaps most importantly, it can now recognize human subjects by their shapes, limbs, and poses rather than just their faces.

This sounds more like something for sports cameras, but wedding/event and wildlife photographers can easily benefit from improved subject and person recognition with this camera.The A7R V can capture up to 8 times more raw files in a burst than its predecessor thanks to its massively increased burst depth. This, in conjunction with the AI AF, is sure to attract sports shooters as well.

The 8K video is mentioned last because it may not be the A7R V’s strongest feature.It has a 1.2x crop and a maximum frame rate of 24p.Full-width video can only be captured at 4K, and whether or not this is oversampled is still unclear. If you want 4K 60p, you have to use the 1.2x crop of 8K video.Despite its spellbinding “8K” headline, the A7R V does not appear to be a video specialist.

BUILD AND HANDLING

Just like the A7R IV before it, the new multi-pivot screen doesn’t make the A7R V feel any thicker. Instead, it feels like a thick, sturdy camera with a good grip.Even though the EV compensation dial on the older model has been replaced with an unlabeled multi-function dial, the two cameras actually share a lot of similarities.

The bodies of Sony’s A7 cameras all have a relatively low height.Unless you move your grip upwards and keep your index finger hovering on or near the shutter release in a shooting position, you can only ever get three fingers around the grip, leaving your smallest finger dangling under the baseplate.
Despite the fact that it appears that there would be room for one if the mode dial were moved to the left side, Sony has not yet selected a status LCD that is mounted on top.However, despite the fact that Sony’s cameras’ internal technologies are improved with each subsequent release, their exteriors remain largely unchanged.

However, the rear screen functions flawlessly.Although the vari-angle pivot is welcome, the screen can still be tilted to remain on the optical axis of the lens.Excellent is the EVF, which has the highest resolution currently available.

Like other Sony cameras, the A7R V uses a lot of custom buttons instead of physical controls that are tailored to each camera’s strengths.So there is still a conventional mode dial on the top plate, complete with a green “auto” button?on a high-end professional camera?).While the presence of a lever for stills, movie, and S&Q modes is welcome, why not include continuous mode as well?It is one of this camera’s selling focuses, all things considered.

The movie record button is located just behind the shutter release on the camera’s top.It doesn’t look like you can reach it with your index finger unless you shift your grip.On the side, there are ports for headphones and mics, and there is full-size HDMI underneath the flap.However, Super35 crop mode is the best way to get the highest-quality oversampled 4K video.This A7R, like previous models, appears to be designed to shoot video when needed, but not specifically for video.

PERFORMANCE

Having previously used the A7R IV, we would have expected the same level of quality and resolution from our sample images.We did not have the camera long enough to test its improved image stabilization or its video features.When we receive a review sample, we are also eager to test the continuous shooting buffer capacity.

However, we did test the AI autofocus on a variety of subjects.Even people in the middle distance with their backs to you can be picked up by the human AI, which is very good at recognizing human shapes in the frame.Although we were able to track a black and white dog better than a golden retriever, additional testing may have been required, the animal detection was also impressive.

Even with its regular tracking AF and not the bird detection mode, the A7R V was excellent at tracking wheeling gulls against a blue sky.Notwithstanding, it appeared to battle with a crow pecking at the ground – as a matter of fact the AF quit working two or multiple times subsequent to surrendering, then returned when.The camera was turned off, then turned back on.Very odd.

However, subject recognition isn’t always easy to use.In our tests, we were taking pictures of people and places at a motocross competition. At times, we wanted to focus on, say, a motorcycle rather than someone standing nearby.Presumably you can tweak a button to turn the human acknowledgment on and off, yet while you’re capturing a blend of subjects like this, it may very well disrupt everything.

The issue with artificial intelligence is that it may appear as though two people are working the camera instead of just one.

EARLY VERDICT

Technically overwhelming, physically underwhelming – that’s how the A7R V feels. The camera body feels too small – or not tall enough in the body – for the big pro lenses you’ll be using with it, and the controls follow a generic layout rather than being adapted to this camera’s strengths. You can customise the buttons endlessly to suit the way you work, but that takes time and also a good memory for which button you’ve customized to do what.

Technically, the A7R V is stunning. The new AI subject recognition AF is remarkable, both for its rapid identification and acquisition and its very sticky ‘tracking’. The image quality is every bit as good as that of the A7R IV before it (Sony says it’s better), and the bigger buffer makes the A7R V much more effective for prolonged burst shooting.

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