Sony A7R V Review After 6 Months: A Marvelous Mirrorless

I previously was a Nikon shooter, I bought the A7R5 and the Tamron 20 40 a few weeks ago. So far Im very happy, the big plus for me is the auto iso and auto wb work well. I shoot mainy in medium raw but in crop mode I shoot large raw, this gives me 60mm at 27mp. The rear screen is a real bonus, and the active stabalisation is really useful.
So far Im only shooting in the default profiles, but Im very happy with the colours, I process through Capture One and find grading the images simple. Video is fine for my needs, Ive even done some catalyst browse clips that worked out looking like id used a gimbal

Hey awesome video, this was one of the videos that made me buy the A7RV over the A7SIII, the only thing is, now I'm considering buying a Ninja V for the 4K 60p raw recording, but you mentioned that this camera won't output 4k 60 with ninja v even though the monitor can support that, do you know why is that?

60.2 mpixel, even in menu you have option for raw called "60M".

Good review.

Thanks for posting. Was really looking forward to this!

anybody can answer me if the LCD is clear enough for sunny outdoor shooting? my a7r3 was horrible in this aspect...

I bought one about the same time and just spent a month in Europe with it. Took 20/35/55/85 lenses but never carried more than one extra lens as I wandered. Absolutely love this camera! Interesting that the 61 megapixel sensor almost put me off buying it as I feared the file sizes. But that big sensor turns every prime lens into a zoom. Absolutely marvelous.

Thanks!

Excellent review !! with a lot of credibility based on your experience, I was wondering is you could load LUTs and I heard not, that seem to be a big limitation for guys with limited experience like me, have you taken a look at the ZV-E1?, how would you compare tot he RV for video (This one looks like it can allowed to load LUTs)

In 4k 50fps...?

Dear Keith, thank for the video. Appreciate your insights.

I would like to ask one question, perhaps you or someone from the comment section know the answer.

There is one brilliant feature in the Sony bodies: Aperture Priority, Auto ISO Min Shutter Speed. Currently (a9x, a7x) I'm able to modify the value in 3 steps: press the custom button, select the proper value, press ok.

Question is: do you happen to know if it is possible to assign this menu option directly to the dial (front or back) ?
Thank you!

how is the lowlight photos vs the a7IV? I recently shot an event and the photos came out pretty soft and a lot of out of focus shots. I feel like there is something off with my a7IV because I've been having focus issues in video with it. I set it up like my SIII but it hunts so bad. Im wondering how are the photos on the RV vs the 7IV in low light.

It's unfortunate and frustrating that Sony put all these new video features, physical and software, onto a high MP photo camera, while completely ignoring the video-focused A7S3 and the flagship A1.

I have a7r3. I usually have been taking a lot of photo. But nowadays I have a interest in video. What do you think of better choice?
1. A7R3 + FX3
2. A7R5
Which one is better~?

Suggestions for lenses to buy with it?

I have by heart set on this camera and your review was a welcome validation of that desire and fun to watch.

I don't do video but I am curious as to when exactly having 8k video would be necessary? And how much of an appreciable difference you, with your practiced eye see between that and the next level down?

I plan to pick one up this fall. I use the FX-6 & FX-3 for my corporate video production. I currently use my A7IV as a hybrid C cam for video and as my primary stills camera. I need two video cameras and I need two stills cameras for my corporate headshots. This will be perfect as my primary and I’ll use the A7IV as my backup stills camera.

Excellent soft lighting of your scene btw, I like the practical lights and how you backlit with the color in the window behind you.

This video looks soft focus, do I need to check my eyes? At 9th minute onwards

Regarding the bit about clearing all your display settings from the screen to see your shot
There's a setting called image preview I think. You can bind it to a button and it allows you to see your shot with no screen markings at all.

Cool great info thanks! 😀

I'm in Thailand and record 4K60 at with maxed out quality on my Sony A7IV and since I set my heat tolerance to the highest setting about a year ago, it's never overheated since.

Great review dude! I just picked up the R V even though I have the R IV... but your review is better than all the other ones I've watched.

what gimbal do you use?

'Great review , but Sony still struggles with colors. I'm always using RAW processing in LR. In particular orange skin is still a problem ,in the begining of this video i saw some wedding pictures with some very bad skin tones ..orange skins .. i think here sony have real problems , what you think ?

i have a question, im looking for a new camera, probably this a7rv. actually i have a sony a7s II, do you consider that low light photos with sony a7r v its better than sony a7s ii ?? good job for your video, im really like it

I use A7 R iv and I am not happy in low light, is better than A7 R iv in low light?

I can only imagine how many cool moments you post with those 1980s film era 3fps

Hey bro thank you for your video. Do you think that the 26mp files from the Sony A7RV are good for wedding prints ?

Best stabilisation hand held is turn off stab and uuse a lens that allows the gyro data t be baked into the file. Then use Catalyst Browse to satb it. Small crop but fantastic results.Used it on boat in North Atlantic.

I sort of got tricked into upgrading from my A7IV and I'm NOT A PHOTOGRAPHER, but I'm also not a film maker. I do almost exclusively macro products videos, i have 7 more days to possibly exchange it, and they don't carry the fx3/30 but they totally have a an fx6 which, seems overkill frankly. idk I'm still a noob with stuff like shooting s log or even using any editor that isn't capcut

I am looking to upgrade to this or the A1. I would be using this for sports and wedding photos and videography (4k 60 and 4k24). I am concerned about the rolling shutter in the R V but I really like the autofocus. Any recommendations ?

Just finished a shoot in Cambodia for a non-profit with mine. Great camera, used it for both stills and video (along with my Sony fx3) and just loved it. Used the Tamron 35-150 2-2.8. Only lens i needed and both pictures and videos were amazing. Worth the extra cost

Hello, Can the Sony A7 RV take high quality images in sports, where there is action, with a Sony 100 - 400 F 4.5 - 5.6 G lens???

bought one this week, had a dead pixel right out of the box, got it replaced... replacement had one too. 1/10, no quality control. lost all hope for sony

Struggling to choose A74 vs A7R5. What real world benefits of the R6?

great gear 😮

Sir except low light is this camera crispier than A74 in terms of video 4k

Did anyone feel the body get slightly warm with normal shooting? I’m trying to figure out why mine is getting warm. Thanks!

Excellent review, very helpful.

i agree with almost of the video but... the battery life is half than with A7Riv in my tests. 1/3 of the A7Riii

Just FYI, medium lossless compression converts the photos into 26 MP instead of the full 61MP photos

Would the A7R V be overkill for hobby photography?

GOOD REVIEW

I bought this camera after using the A7III and a7IV. The photos are great, but the low light performance is abysmal compared to the a7III and IV. The thing is, I never see or hear anyone talk about it online, which makes me think I'm somehow using it wrong.

the lens on the A7r V is the 20-70 F4 ?

Thank you for your work! I’d love to see a breakdown of how one can set up all the custom buttons and modes to get more out of it😊

Great and accurate overview. I've loved my A7RV... most everything I wanted the A7IV to be. Would still love FPS. Agree with Sony porting Luts to this model... and customizable Zone shapes!

Currently i am using sony a7m3 with 28-70 f3.5 to 5.6 kit lens and now i am planning to buy sony a7r5 with 24-70 f2.8 sigma i basically have work of wedding photography videography and commercial shoot so anyone suggest it's a good choice and future proof kit?
Or should i go for a7m4?

So it’s been a few days short of 6 months "officially", but these are my thoughts on the Sony A7R V - and I’m not sure what happened to the font on this video. The weird script font was supposed to be times new roman italic, but my computer decided otherwise??