The Sony A7R V is a robust new 61 megapixel full-frame mirrorless Digital Camera designed for each stills pictures and video.

Key options embody 8K 24/25p video and 4K video oversampled from 6.2K with out binning, as much as 8 stops of picture stabilisation, a brand new AI processing unit which permits for superior topic recognition by deep studying, and a brand new 4-axis multi-angle LCD monitor.

The brand new Sony A7R V will likely be accessible in December 2022 priced at €4,500 / £3,999 / $3,900 in Europe, the UK and US respectively.

We have already spent a couple of days utilizing the Sony A7R V forward of its launch. Listed here are some hyperlinks to all of our content material thus far:

Sony Press Launch

Sony Electronics’ New Alpha 7R V Digicam Delivers a New Excessive-Decision Imaging Expertise with AI-Based mostly Autofocus

New Synthetic Intelligence (AI) Processing Unit Mixed with 61 MP Excessive Decision Picture Sensor and BIONZ XR Processing Engine Mix to Ship Greatest-Ever Picture High quality for an Alpha Physique

SAN DIEGO, CA – October 26, 2022 – Sony Electronics Inc. introduced the Alpha 7R V (mannequin ILCE-7RM5) as the latest R sequence Digital camera in its acclaimed line of Alpha mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras. The Alpha 7R V combines Sony’s highest decision picture sensor with a brand new AI (synthetic intelligence) processing unit devoted to AI-based picture recognition – a primary in any Alpha digital camera – in addition to the highly effective BIONZ XR picture processing engine – a primary within the “R” full-frame lineup. The mixture of the high-resolution sensor and these processors allows new breakthroughs in topic recognition and seize for each nonetheless pictures and video.

The brand new Alpha 7R V gives 61.0MP nonetheless pictures plus the simplest 8-step[i] picture stabilization system ever supplied in any of Sony’s Alpha cameras, in addition to refined 8K[ii] film output, a brand new 4-axis multi-angle monitor, high-speed communication features, high-level operability and clean workflow integration. Sony’s latest digital camera is right for professionals who want a first-class high-resolution imaging instrument.

“The latest addition to our Alpha 7R lineup is the proper instance of our relentless drive to develop industry-leading imaging expertise,” mentioned Yang Cheng, Vice President, Imaging Options, Sony Electronics Inc. “We’re thrilled to introduce the all-new Alpha 7R V with high-resolution and very superior AI integrations that ship next-generation autofocus efficiency. We’re excited to see what our group creates with the brand new Alpha 7R V.”

Improved AF Accuracy Based mostly on Newly Developed AI Processing Unit

The Alpha 7R V options Actual-time Recognition AF, which is next-generation AF with superior accuracy and broader topic recognition because of a brand new AI (synthetic intelligence) processing unit with deep studying. The state-of-the-art AI processing makes use of detailed details about human type and pose estimation to dramatically enhance recognition accuracy past techniques which solely detect face and eye and make full use of its potential[iii]. Actual-time Recognition AF, utilizing AI topic recognition, has been developed to incorporate a number of topic varieties, together with animals, autos and bugs[iv]. The Alpha 7R V additionally consists of steady taking pictures at as much as 10 fps[v] with AF/AE monitoring.

Along with the superior AI expertise, the Alpha 7R V consists of enchancment to many beloved options from different cameras in Sony’s Alpha sequence that at the moment are included for the primary time in Sony’s 7R sequence:

• Tenacious Actual-time Monitoring[vi]
• Sooner and extra exact wide-area, high-density AF system
• Silent, vibration-free taking pictures[vii] at as much as 7 fps[viii]
• Repeatedly shoot as much as 583 compressed RAW pictures at excessive pace[ix]llio

The Alpha 7R V additionally consists of focus options that help excessive decision together with full-time DMF[x] (direct guide focus), and focus bracketing[xi], a highly-requested functionality that permits for focus stacked pictures.

Extraordinary Decision Recognized to Sony’s Alpha 7R Collection

The Alpha 7R V was designed to ship overwhelming element because of the newest BIONZ XR picture processing engine and a 35mm full-frame back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS picture sensor with roughly 61.0 efficient megapixels. The most recent BIONZ XR picture processing engine ensures that the decision potential of the digital camera’s sensor is totally utilized to ship the best decision at low sensitivity within the Alpha sequence so far. This allows sensitivity settings from ISO 100 to ISO 32000[xii] for each stills and flicks and huge dynamic vary with 15 stops[xiii] for stills.

The Alpha 7R V’s complete picture stabilization system has been up to date with a high-precision picture stabilization unit, superior gyro sensors, and optimized picture stabilization algorithms for stills and video. Along with the 8-step compensation impact for stills, the brand new stabilization algorithm offers exact detection and management proper all the way down to the single-pixel stage, taking full benefit of the sensor’s 61.0-megapixel decision potential to convey out the best topic particulars. Sony’s latest digital camera additionally gives upgraded Pixel Shift Multi Taking pictures, which takes benefit of the precision in-body picture stabilization system management, capturing a number of pixel-shifted pictures which might be later composited utilizing a pc to attain overwhelming decision in a single picture. Utilizing the newest model of Imaging Edge Desktop Ver.3.5 laptop utility, small pixel-level actions, reminiscent of a shift within the topic’s place or leaves on a tree, are robotically detected and corrected in order that good compositing will be achieved[xiv]. 16-image composites with roughly 240.8 million pixels (19,008 x 12,672 pixels)[xv] will be produced from information that’s equal to roughly 963.2 million pixels. The Alpha 7R V additionally helps exact and versatile exterior flash management for extra artistic flexibility. Moreover, when in difficult lighting situations the Alpha 7R V successfully suppresses flickering from synthetic lights[xvi] for stills and video.

Further options that supply flexibility for nonetheless pictures consists of:

• Addition of Lossless RAW picture compression and selectable RAW picture sizes and high quality
• Tremendously expanded focus and publicity bracketing
• Inventive Look settings for stills and movies in digital camera
• Excessive-quality HEIF pictures with excessive compression effectivity
• Huge brightness vary for giant display screen viewing.

Cinematic Video Capabilities

Along with unbelievable nonetheless pictures capabilities, the Alpha 7R V gives superior video capabilities. Sony’s latest digital camera delivers 8Ki 24/25p video, 4K video oversampled from 6.2K with out binning[xvii], a high-efficiency MPEG-H HEVC/H.265 codec, all intra recording, 10-bit 4:2:2 recording, and extra for top picture high quality and versatile modifying. It additionally consists of developed topic recognition for unprecedented real-time monitoring reliability, respiratory compensation and the flexibility to make use of digital camera metadata for post-processing and superior in-body picture stabilization. Along with in-body Lively mode[xviii] picture stabilization for smoother on-the-go recording, the Alpha 7R V is suitable with choose lenses[xix] that embody built-in picture stabilization for much more secure framing and clean footage.

Operability and Reliability

The Alpha 7R V pairs excellent reliability for skilled wants in each stills and movies with a compact, light-weight type issue. The Alpha 7R V features a new 4-axis multi-angle LCD monitor[xx] that mixes the utility of a traditional tilting monitor with side-opening vari-angle flexibility, and an digital viewfinder with 9.44 million dots. The Alpha 7R V additionally consists of two CFexpress Sort A/SDXC suitable media slots and a brand-new menu system with contact management and a variety of customizable features.

The Alpha 7R V additionally permits professionals to optimize their workflow with up to date connectivity for improved help. Information will be transferred at excessive pace over Wi-Fi (802.11ac) 2×2 MIMO[xxi] or a wired SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps connection through a USB-C® port. Along with permitting environment friendly distant taking pictures in addition to nonetheless and film file transfers, new USB streaming options help UVC/UAC, permitting direct streaming from the digital camera even in 4K (QFHD) decision with audio as nicely.

Based mostly on suggestions from professionals, the Alpha 7R V consists of improved warmth dissipation for prolonged recording instances[xxii], an upgraded mud and moisture resistant design[xxiii], a sturdy magnesium alloy chassis, and different refinements for max reliability in difficult working environments.

The Alpha 7R V can also be suitable with the brand new PCK-LG3 Display screen Shield Glass Sheet, which maintains contact sensitivity whereas defending the LCD monitor in opposition to stains and fingerprints.

Designed for Professionals with Sustainability in Thoughts

Measures have been taken to cut back the environmental footprint of this product at varied levels of its life cycle: from product growth by provide chain, manufacturing, and packaging. Sony goals to encourage by environment friendly use of power and sources. Recycled plastic together with SORPLAS[xxiv] had been partially used for the digital camera physique. As well as, manufacturing takes place at a facility utilizing renewable power.

Sony is working in direction of using plastic free[xxv] packaging supplies that present ample safety in opposition to shock and impression. Plant-based non-woven materials are used for product baggage[xxvi]. All of those concerns assist to reduce environmental impression.

Pricing and Availability

The brand new Alpha 7R V will start delivery in December and is obtainable for roughly $3,900 USD and $5,300 CAD. It will likely be offered at a wide range of Sony’s licensed sellers all through North America.

[i] CIPA requirements. Pitch/yaw shake solely. FE 50mm F1.2 GM. Lengthy publicity NR off.

[ii] Gradual & Fast Movement is just not accessible when recording XAVC HS 8K motion pictures. [APS-C/S35 Shooting] is mounted at [Off]. Angle of view is approx. 1.2x.

[iii] Digicam might not precisely acknowledge all specified topics in all situations. Topic varieties apart from the sort specified could also be erroneously acknowledged in some instances.

[iv] Digicam might not precisely acknowledge all specified topics in all situations. Obtainable topic settings are: Human, Animal/Fowl, Animal, Fowl, Insect, Automobile/Prepare, and Airplane. Topic varieties apart from the sort specified could also be erroneously acknowledged in some instances.

[v] As much as 8 fps with AF/AE monitoring when taking pictures with reside view. Most steady taking pictures pace will rely on digital camera settings.

[vi] [Tracking] within the menu. Based mostly on superior synthetic intelligence, together with machine studying.

[vii] Some picture distortion might happen when taking pictures fast-moving topics or when panning or in any other case transferring the digital camera quickly.

[viii] As much as 7 fps in steady “Hello+” mode. Most steady taking pictures pace will rely on digital camera settings.

[ix] Sony CEA-G160T CFexpress Sort A reminiscence card used. Steady Hello+ mode. Precise variety of pictures might range in accordance with taking pictures situations.

[x] Not relevant to the E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS and E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE lenses or any A-mount lens. Full-time DMF is just not accessible when taking pictures constantly in AF-C or AF-A mode (not together with Lo), or when utilizing the SEL70200GM lens in AF-C mode.

[xi] A-mount lenses not supported.

[xii] Expandable to ISO 50-80 and 40000-102400 for stills.

[xiii] Sony check situations. Nonetheless pictures

[xiv] As of the October 2022 product announcement. Relevant fashions: Alpha 1 and Alpha 7R V

[xv] Picture measurement after compositing is approx. 60.2 million (9 504×6 336) pixels for 4-image photographs, and approx. 240.8 million pixels (19 008 x 12 672) for 16-image photographs.

[xvi] Solely 100 Hz and 120 Hz flicker is detected. Steady taking pictures pace might lower. Section-detection AF protection is diminished. Flicker-free taking pictures is just not accessible throughout silent taking pictures, BULB publicity, or film recording.

[xvii] When taking pictures Tremendous 35mm at 30p or 24/25p.

[xviii] Slight picture crop in Lively Mode. Lively mode not accessible when recording XAVC HS 8K or utilizing a body charge of at 120 (100) fps.

[xix] See Sony’s help net web page for data on suitable lenses: https://www.sony.web/dics/7rm5… A software program replace could also be required for some lenses. Compensation effectiveness might range in accordance with the lens used.

[xx] Monitor motion could also be restricted when cables are linked to the digital camera’s connectors.

[xxi] Wi-Fi® communication is enabled on the two.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. 5 GHz communication could also be restricted in some international locations and areas.

[xxii] Sony inner exams with [Auto Power OFF Temp.] set to [High].

[xxiii] Not assured to be 100% mud and moisture proof.

[xxiv] Relying on the time of manufacturing, SORPLAS might not be used for some components

[xxv] Not together with supplies utilized in coatings and adhesives.

[xxvi] Not together with supplies utilized in coatings and adhesives. Pure non-woven material might not be accessible throughout some manufacturing intervals.

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