Sony A7RV Camera Review
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- Опубликовано: 2 июл 2024
- Sony A7RV Camera Review
Sony's New High-Resolution E-Mount Camera
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00:00 Start
01:03 High Resolution Sensor Advantage
07:33 Upgraded Features for Stills Shooter
07:59 Improvements to the Body
09:56 New Menus
11:43 Faster Workflows
12:26 Focus Bracketing
16:33 Improved SteadyShot
20:57 BULB Timer
22:01 Full Time DMF
24:26 Software Updates via Memory Card
25:09 Shutter Closed when Power Off (Anti-Dust Function)
25:51 Pixel-Shift Multi-Shoot
30:12 Key New Features of the A7RV
32:50 Subject Detection
47:02 High ISO Performance
48:44 Shooting Movies with the A7RV
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Anytime I see a new Sony camera, I come to Mark's channel for the photography review first. I was worried that he was on his motorcycle tour in the US, but was so happy to see that he had the review on the channel. I believe Mark's reviews are the most detailed ones in regards to how to correctly set the camera for using all the features. Way to go, Mark!
I had to hit the ground running with this camera review. The camera was waiting for me as soon as I arrived back home - so I handed the RX-30 back and opened the RV box. Ideally I would have liked another week with the camera (too many new features to test in a short amount of time), but given I had to review the RIV in three days and the A1 in four days I can't complain. Sony want the RV back today so this of course delays the production of my 500-page eBook. I'll be jumping up and down to get the camera back as soon as possible.
Agreed. Mark truly knows his stuff.
I've been a long time Sony user since the DSLR days, but Mark's videos still taught me a lot about the cameras that I own and understand.
Such a lovey review. So happy to find this channel.
Agree, no bs straight to the point with his reviews.
So good!! Thank you. Pre ordered and should be arriving in early Dec in time for Christmas!! Can't wait
Have fun!
I'm not in the Sony system, nor do I need another camera, but Mark's overview of the new A7RV is so good, and the promise of his upcoming e-book so tantalizing, that I'm finding myself considering this new camera. Thank you Mark, your videos and photography are inspiring.
Thanks for the positive feedback Jan :-)
Love the final comparison with the A1. I am upgrading from the A6600 and have long considered the A1 my only option, as the A7 IV doesn't offer the resolution I was hoping to have. (I wanted a full-frame camera with a crop mode comparable to what I currently get with the A6600.) But when I heard the A7R V was coming out I thought it might get me almost everything I'd get with the A1 for a much lower price. It would be sweet to have the stacked sensor and the burst rate, but the AI autofocus is simply amazing. This will be my next camera.
Thanks for the positive feedback - hope my review helped you make your final decision.
As always, came to Mark's channel for the honest review, and Mark hits the points flawlessly. Great overall review. Looking forward to more content with this beast!
Glad you enjoyed it!
wow - greatly explained. Just the right level of detail and still very crisp. I was breaking my head for 2 weeks if I should go with the Alpha 1 or r5. Now it is very clear. Happy I found the channel and I am excited to see some of the lens reviews and editing videos. Thank you!
Glad it helped!
Your in-depth explaining is invaluable, not only in coming to a decision but for a workable comprehensive understanding of the multipurpose possibilities this camera, the Sony Alpha A7RV can achieve. There is no difficulty to comprehend a comparison with other Sony cameras closely associated by means of well populated charts and your photo examples are firm evidence all things are possible. Simply…thank you!❤
Thanks for your positive feedback Richard
wow, some truly insane shots! Thanks Mark!
Many thanks! I only got the camera for just over a week, but I did my best to push this camera to its limits.
I hope this body will work flawlessly on the 200-600. Thank you, Mark for what you've done for us Alpha shooters.
@@Knypsterino Have you compared the 200-600 on the Riv and Rv? Thank you for confirming.
Same here. That's one of the reasons why I didn't keep my A7IVR.
It is his job. He get's paid by Sony for doing that.
Sony pay a small retainer to Ambassadors to hashtag the images they post to social media. They do not pay Ambassadors to make eBooks, support videos, video reviews, respond to comments on social media or operate a Sony Alpha support channel < Patreon.com/markgaler >. Of the 400+ other Ambassadors you don't see many engaging with the Alpha community - because there is no obligation for them to do it?
@@AlphaCreativeSkills Thanks for your explanation! I thought that the presentation videos would be paid!
As per usual your review was extremely thorough and balanced. Thanks.
I appreciate that!
Best new release video on RUclips as always, thanks Mark. I got mine today ! Tonight I will be figuring out about focus bracketing. First few attempts resulted in 20 images with no movement of the focus plane... :)
Check the lens is set to AF and not MF. I only tested this using two Sony lenses so I am unsure if the camera will be able to perform this with non-Sony lenses.
@@AlphaCreativeSkills I tried manual and all focus modes with the 50mm GM. I will get the hang of it eventually. Thank you for your reply Mark.
Mark...UDAMAN ! Always such great info...love these straight forward reviews...Cheers.
Thanks for your positive feedback :-)
Thanks Mark. This is the only place someone needs to go for a Sony review.
Thanks for the positive feedback - Through a sense of duty I watched four other reviews, which were not at all bad, but couldn't help noticing how much presenters talk to camera while not showing photos.
Great Job ( as usual) mate. Very educational.
Glad you think so!
Thank you so much for this fantastic video review. Amazing photos, always.
My pleasure!
Great review as always, I’ll be waiting on your tests of this camera and the 200-600 lens. Thank you!
I mainly use my 100-400 GM and 400 F2.8 GM + 1.4x teleconverter for sport/action/wildlife. I did a full review of the 200-600 G and compared it to the 100-400 GM.
@@AlphaCreativeSkills thank you, I purchased the A9M2 because I wanted to use the affordable reach of the 200-600, but had to sacrifice resolution, since the A7RIV could not play well with the lens, I’ll be looking out for a review that addresses this issue.
Excellent review of the features of the A7RV. I just purchased one and this video really helped me understand all of the great features.
Glad it was helpful!
Great detailed video as always Mark very helpful - pulled the trigger in my A7RV order upgrading from my A7RIV - lots of improvements that I appreciate Many Thanks! 👍 p.s. looking forward to the eBook especially for all the variants in subject focus set up! 🤯
Glad to help
Love your thoroughness - much appreciated.
Glad you like them!
Thank you for a tremendously informative video! You bring up every feature interesting to me. Sold!
Glad it was helpful!
Awesome review Mark. Thank you!
My pleasure!
Another amazing and thorough video!!
Glad you liked it!
By far the best review I ve watched. Thank you so much 🙏🙏🙏
Glad it was helpful!
So excited for focus bracketing!!!!!!!!
I will be releasing a focus bracketing video in the next two days.
Brilliant, based on your 'review' I took the plunge and upgraded from the Sony A7R3 to the new beast - received yesterday and it blows my mind....now to make life easier I am looking forward to your e-book and camera settings guide (menu's a bit daunting)..
I should have the eBook ready in just a few days time.
Sick sick sick shots! Incredible Mark
It's always good to hear that photographers have noticed my use of photos in a review. I see so many reviews where the reviewer has forgotten, or couldn't be bothered, to show any photos they took with the camera, or show photos that don't really showcase the new features.
@@AlphaCreativeSkills I think it’s fairly obvious you’re a master photographer, hopefully Sony is grateful, don’t think any other camera company has a guy like you out there
The best review by far of the SonyA7R5 that I picked up yesterday. The information from Mark will allow me to get to grips with the camera and get the best out the new menu system and establish my workflow. Im upgrading from a SonyA7R3.
Glad it was helpful!
How are you getting along with the r5? I have an a7r2 and a7r3, considering moving to r5 or 7iv. Is it night and day from r3 or still using both?
HI. I too have a A7R2 and A7R3....The A7R5 is a bit of a leap given its newer and improved menu system. It's not going to make you a better photographer but it might in certain situations, wildlife and especially birds in flight, make you a more effective one due to the vastly improved auto focus and perceived reach. Given that almost every bird photograph I take is cropped in post the A7R5 with its 61MP sensor allows you to shoot 26MP images in APSC mode. The advantages are smaller file sizes, less cropping in post and complete auto focus coverage. I shoot with the Sony 200-600 often with a 1.4 extender. All this gives me an 'effective' 1200 ish lens outputting detailed 26MP images. @@vikesbenbetter
Dear Mark,
Another great and honest review. Thank you!
My pleasure!
Two thumbs up ! Extremely comprehensive.
Thanks Richard - I am sure I will have more to say about this camera after I spend more time shooting with it.
Thanks Mark, highly informative as usual
Glad you enjoyed it
I love your excellent MotoGP shots as I follow that extensively.
Glad you like them! - I have missed the absence of MotoGP in Australia for the last two years.
Still with my Alpha9 .. now new 70-200 GM on my radar. Great review as always
Thanks for the positive feedback. The speed of the new 70-200 GM II means that I can now use it as sporting events :-).
In my search for reviews, this is the one that gives me all the information I need, thanks!
It will however be difficult choosing between the A1 and the A7RV..)
Glad it was helpful!
Hi Mark, thanks for this great video! Do you know what the difference between the RAW Lossloss L and Compressed RAW is? I don't think I completely understood the slide you showed with the different settings. Thanks.
Compressed Raw uses a lossy compression in a similar way that the JPEG format uses lossy compression (except Sonys Raw compression is much higher quality and big depth). Lossless compression uses a compression algorithm that loses no image quality, in a similar fashion to Adobe’s lossless DNG raw compression.
You were quick with this Mark! Excellent detailed review (as usual). I wish I could find something to hate about the A7RV so that I wouldn't need to buy one...
I enjoyed reviewing this camera more than I thought I would (I own an A1 which is hard to fault). The cleverness of the AI subject detection made me smile on more than a few occasions, i.e, detecting the human on top of a motorcycle when they are not separated and detecting animals and birds behind obstacles when using a wide focus area. I could, of course, jut put a spot on a moving target with my A1 but it is good to see a camera doing all of the hard work through Machine Learning or AI (whatever the accurate term is).
Great review Mark. I’m so pleased Sony decided to continue with the existing sensor and put their development effort into the surrounding features instead. It’s a huge upgrade with many of the things I felt were always missing now in place. That new monitor arrangement will also allow use of a standard bracket whilst being able to rotate the screen, very clever. Does it have the capability to flip the screen around with it facing inwards against the camera for protection?
One area I would like Sony to improve on is its custom settings management. I’d love to see an additional micro SD card slot or more in camera memory to hold more settings. (So I can also routinely format the second card slot). Then being able to select a memory position and use a dial to cycle through 20 or more memory settings with the name I have chosen for each appearing on the screen for a period of time. Keep the other two top dial positions for those priority memories. Imagine the settings packs you could create, particularly with all the AI customisation settings now available.😉
Yes - you can flip it and set it to the body with the monitor protected. I also like your suggestion for more on-board memory (as my own workflow is driven by these memories - one of the reasons I have such a high hit rate of sharp images).
@@AlphaCreativeSkills Perfect, thank you for answering.
What I really like about Mark’s reviews is a pragmatic view. What you can achieve with the hardware. Other RUclipsrs tend to focus on things (or one thing I shall say) which are not perfect, creating this illusion that product is rubbish. But you show how to use camera to achieve great results. Thanks to your A1 video I decided to buy it and I am very happy. Thank you for your work and providing us with long but very informative videos. One thing though, I see different features added to the latests cameras, which seem to me to be purely software/firmware. I wonder if you have any idea if Sony is planning to provide us with those features via firmware update. For example breathing compensation or more autofocus options to A1?
I have sent lots of emails to Sony requesting updates for the A1. The AI Subject Detection, however, is driven by an AI processor the A1 does not have.
Love your detailed and clear explanations. I will purchase your forthcoming ebook for this camera. Any hint as to when your new book will become available? Thanks!
It’s available now from Patreon.com/markgaler
You sir was my inspiration when I've got on a6400, a6600, and now I'm planning my move to FF a7RV. Thanks for valuable information your sharing!
Great to hear!
Amazing review!
Glad you enjoyed it
You get everything about this topic in here❤️
Thanks for the positive feedback
I've got an old A5100 with some sigma lens ( 19mm and 30mm) and it has done me great service over the years, though rather based up now.
Quite frankly I am amazed at the tech in this camera in comparison, but not only that your expertise in getting all that tech out of it both in the camera, your eye for detail and the software.
The problem is that I just use it for food photography, the food is the passion and I do "enough" to make the photos make it look even better ( or perhaps less worse would be more apt ! ). I like bikes as wdell and so a comparison is that this camera is like a motogp bike and you are one of the riders, I am like the guy who wobbles around roundabouts in the rain hoping the front end does not slide and no tankslappers please.
This camera would be wasted on me I have come to realise.
Keep up the good work.
Thanks for following me
I just purchased the sony a7R5 and this helped me find and understand most of the features....looking forwrd to the ebook for reference. Thank you
The eBook and CAMSET are available from Patreon.com/markgaler
As someone who just bought an A7RIV, I don't see myself upgrading anytime soon, but this is an intriguing camera. I can only hope that Sony would apply a few of these smaller quality of life updates to the A7RIV, like Small and Medium Raw sizes, the internal BULB function, and the shutter closing at power off. That would be fantastic, but I guess I won't hold my breath.
2019 was a very good year for firmware updates - let's hope Sony update as many cameras that can take some of these new features. The new Subject detection, however, requires its own AI Processor so we won't be seeing this appear on older cameras.
A7R4 hasn't had a firmware update for 2 years and I doubt Sony will be adding new features to it.
As a current A7R4 user, the main things that'll make me want to upgrade to A7R5 are the stunning viewfinder that you'll never forget after trying out, the IR sensor for more accurate AWB, and the vastly improved UI responsiveness that comes with the XR processor.
The downsides are the increased weight (665g -> 723g) and reduced battery life (530 -> 440 shots with viewfinder), which Mark didn't mention in the video.
Brilliant. Thx.
Glad you liked it!
Great Review 👍🏻 I hope the focus bracketing will although came to A1 with Firmware Update. It is the only function that I am missing. I hope the will support their flagship well.
this plus the 900 Sec. BULP Mode please😊
I hope so too
What a great video. Thanks so much. I am thinking to upgrade from A7III.
Glad it was helpful!
First time here. Instantly hooked to your review. Sharply detailed.
Glad you liked it!
Thanks Mark- brilliant explanation as always! I‘m now considering your Camset option on your patreon site. Could you just quickly mention for what type of photography you are programming the 3 custom buttons (talking about still only)? Thank you!
I shoot a very broad range of subjects and the camera setup covers 95% of everything I do. The eBook and two-hour PAL workflow video will transform the way you shoot.
Awesome review and what a great camera! if the Pixel shift feature works in APSC mode that would be brilliant!
The pixel shift multi-shoot feature works in APS-C mode. That means I could travel with my tiny E 11mm F1.8 APS-C lens and create ultra high resolution images.
@@AlphaCreativeSkills superb! would you happen to have any sample images on your Flickr using this method?
Thanks!
This is best sport and wildlife camera. Thanks for such nice review.
Glad you like it!
Late to the game, but thank you for such a wonderful overview! Traded my A7IV for this FF, MF, and APS-C workhorse! Wish I'd known about all the improvements and MRAW / 26mp Crop Mode before buying the M4. Everything (aside from fps) I was underwhelmed by on the A7IV now has me smiling ear to ear on this amazing "R" variant. Thanks again!
Thanks for the positive feedback
Thanks Mark, I bought this camera after watching your video. I expect new videos of yours settings, but I promise first read the manual . 😉. Greetings from Spain.
I am currently preparing a 500-page eBook for the A7RV which I will make available on my Patreon.com/markgaler support channel.
Mark is the best source for tutorials on Sony bodies.
Thanks for the positive feedback
Was a bit worried I'd have some regrets for getting my A1 a few months back after seeing this but I'm still happy I went that way. I do hope that Sony add the focus bracketing to the A1 in a firmware and am excited to see what they do with a future Mark II to that camera - the articulating screen would definitely be very handy for the kind of work I do.
Sony have worked on approximately a 24 month product cycle for the R cameras. if they repeat this with the A1 we should be due a new camera around March next year. Hopefully Sony will share some of the love with the existing A1. I repeatedly ask Sony to be kind to A1 owners.
@@AlphaCreativeSkills fingers crossed!
You bought a Sony Alpha One....I'm thinking you are good Sir.
As a macro shooter, I would love a focus bracketing option on the A1.
@@AlphaCreativeSkills hope so but given the a9iii has not been released 4 years later, maybe sony will prioritise it over the a1ii.
So many things to like about this new camera but one that sticks out is the new BULB timer option. Finally!
The key question there is, whether it still drops dynamic range from 14 to 12 bit in BULB mode like the A7R IV, or not like the A7 IV...
Its now 14 bits in BULB
The online manual states the following:
Resolution is limited to 12 bits in the following shooting modes:
[Cont. Shooting] when [RAW File Type] is set to [Compressed]
Great review, do you know if it's possible to zoom in to check focus while using full time dmf? On the a7riv I can press a button to zoom in and have a little crosshair in dmf, but it's not continuous focus, it'd be cool if we could have that little zoomed crosshair and AFC at the same time.
Full Time DMF is not really used to check focus (that is the preserve of the DMF drive mode with Magnify enabled in the menus)
Great review, I'm currently using the A7IV & was considering moving to the A1 but having watched this video on the A7RV I think this could be a serious contender especially with the improved eye detection & different aspects of eye detection been a mainly wildlife/Bird Photographer, another consideration is of course the price and couple of £K's is better in my pocket than in the pocket of the retailer...
The A7RV will be better at finding birds in amongst branches but the A1 will be better at tracking birds in flight.
The camera would benefit from the dedicated AI Subject Detection processor found in the A7RV. How much can be achieved by Firmware alone is anyone’s guess
Great review Mark, thank you. Is there a way of shooting video in less than 61mp? Is this where we would use APSC mode, or do the lossless options also apply to video shooting? Thanks.
You only ever shoot video in HD, 4K or 8K. 4K is 8.3 megapixels. Gerald Undone's video looks at how the camera deals with its 9.5K sensor when shooting video in full-frame or APS-C mode.
Thanks for the great review of the R5. As an owner of lots of Superb A mount glass from the 90s does the LAEA 5 adapter work with this model?
I didn't have time to test it with the LA-EA5 but Sony will update its product compatibility on its own website. The LA-EA5 was compatible with the A7RIV and A1 so I would imagine the A7RV will be supported.
Thanks Mark, great review. Does the EVF blackout when shooting at high FPS? If yes, how did you get around this limitation when shooting fast sport action, especially when panning?
All the cameras I used between 1980 to 2017 had blackout so I got used to it, accepted it, until stacked sensors came along in April 2017. The A7RV does not have a stacked sensor. It does NOT have blackout when shooting with the drive Mode set to Hi+ but the problem with that is the Finder does not then have a live view - making panning fast moving subjects problematic. Dropping to the drive mode to Hi reinstates the live view and the blackout.
Thanks for a great review, as always great detail and excellent explanation of features and great photo examples, especially the motogp shots. I attend a couple of motogp events each year but as a normal punter with no privileged trackside access I find I crop a lot of shots, even using the 200-600mm, so the big question for me in looking to upgrade from my A7iii is whether to go for the A7iv or this A7rv, how does the autofocus and tracking compare between the two, is the A7rv the best option in your opinion?
I think the A7RV offers better AF performance and better high ISO performance for sport if the A1 is beyond your budget.
@@AlphaCreativeSkills Many thanks for your reply. The question of budget is always a tough one, I can afford the A1 but I couldn't really justify the cost against the use I would give it!
Looks to be an excellent camera. My only gripe so far is the very slow rate at which focus 'bracketing' (stacking) records frames. I had envisaged the same rates as A7R4 Hi and Hi+ burst modes, which continuous autofocus follows without overly frequent problems. Such high rates might (but only might) enable at least some automatic focus bracketing success when hand-held macro shooting live insects when they (all too often very briefly) stop fidgeting or the object they're attached to isn't being moved by wind. Use of a tripod is usually impracticable in my experience. Sadly, the ponderously slow focus bracketing frame capture rate I've seen in demo videos will greatly reduce or even destroy the probability of successful hand-held stacked macro of fidgeting and/or frequently wind blown live insects.
Stills creation from 8k video is another potentially useful feature. Is the Sony in-camera 'Photo Capture' feature available in the A7R5 playback menu? How good is the quality? I'm still investigating alternative screen or frame capture methods which achieve zero or minimal loss of quality. Any comments regarding that would be much appreciated. Thanks!
Consider subscribing to Mark’s Patreon.com/markgaler support channel for answers to complex questions. Admin Team for Mark Galer
Nice job
Thanks!
Love o videos! Minor thing but AFAIK my a7r IV's view finder also has 120fps refreshrate. Your chart at 32:22 say only 60.
I’ll correct it for future presentations
Hi Mark, thanks for the very detailed review! Do you know how the electronic (silent) shutter performs for moving subjects? This camera seems almost perfect for wildlife photography, and silent shutter is a very important feature when photographing shy animals. I know that it won't have the sensor readout speed of the A1 or A9, but is it adequate for moderately fast moving subjects like a running fox, for example?
I personally would not use the electronic shutter for subjects moving quickly- I would purchase the A1 if you need distortion-free silent shooting - it was what it was designed for.
Hello, very nice video as usual and finally have mine. But had to figure out that it's not enough to select the time for the bulb exposure in the menu but that it has to be activated in the menu for "Bulb-timer" exposure as well. On the screen you see next to BULB amount of chosen seconds. Maybe it should be better to set this screenshot as well. And indeed...finally yes, we have it, SUPER
These reviews outline what the cameras are capable of and are not specifically designed to show users how to use their new cameras. The video reviews have to be assembled in a very short amount of time as Sony generally allow access to the camera only for a couple of days prior to announcement. I do, however, create a 600-page eBook with full information about how to set up and use the camera. I distribute these learning resources from my Patreon.com/markgaler support channel. The A7RV eBook will be made available today.
Okey and thank you !
Hi Mark, couldn't see where else to post this question. In your A7RV book (August), p 95, you refer to a Face/Eye Priority setting (P 3). I have been struggling to find this setting, although it might be useful.
That should read ‘Subject Recog in AF’. I will correct the error and provide a new download link today. If you need to report suspected errors please use the Patreon message service. If you need personal guidance use the Patreon Premium Plus Q&A forum - thanks
Exellent Review. As a nikon shooter I was suprised to see how many features of the A7rV are promoted, that are pretty standard in nikon Z cameras since the the beginning. Such als M and S size raws (uncompressed unlike Sony), focus shift, update via card or even manual focus override. Honestly, this body makes me thinking of switching to sony as nikon still doesn't have a "pro body" below the Z9 (which is too big and too expansive for me).
Nikon only survives because Sony are prepared to sell them with sensors. I was surprised Sony would provide them with a stacked sensor similar to the ones Sony use in their own A1. Investing long-term in a company that does not manufacture sensors you would have to hope this good relationship extends far into the future.
@@AlphaCreativeSkills I heard this argument for such an long time and so often. It seems to float most sony user's boat because every time I mention to be a Nikon shoter, the first thing I hear from a Sony shoter is "You knwo that Nikon uses Sony sensors?!" Kind of seems to fit for you, too, as your replay has literally no relation to my post. How ever I never wasted even one secound about thinking, that nikon will go down because sony won't sell them sensors. Sony Semiconductor Solutions Group has their own aims.
But again thx for your great video I really enjoyed. I have a further question: Acording to Sony's Spec the A7RV can do 8fps in Hi-Mode. Is it true, that the 8fps are only possible in full resolution and the fps drops if M-raw is active?
Any comparison between choosing Nikon or Sony was relevant to my answer - I used to be a Nikon shooter and don't have any axe to grind. I am just aware that our major investment, as photographers, is in glass and not the cameras. I am not paid by Sony to comment on these forums - simply to hashtag my images when posting images to social media.
Minolta owners were only spared when Minolta shut up shop because Sony took over their lens mount. As the camera market shrinks further it is only to be expected that some more manufacturers will shut up shop. Watch the stock market to see who will go under next. I hope Nikon will be around for many decades into the future but they went through a bad patch a few years back where they posted consecutive yearly losses and pulled out of trading in many countries. I have no inside knowledge about what Sony will, and will not, do with their sensors in the years to come, but they have held back sensors for their own Alpha use in the last decade, e.g. no other company has ever been supplied with the 12 MP A7S sensor. This means that camera companies who do not make sensors have to go cap in hand to one of the very few companies that make modern sophisticated backlit and stacked sensors.
Yours is always the definitive review for Sony. Thanks. My first question is, “Does focus breathing compensation work with focus bracketing?” My second question is “Did Sony fix the ‘star eater’ filtering issue, or give us a way to disable filtering?
I experienced focus breathing with my 50mm Macro lens in my Focus Stacking test so had to rely on Photoshop's Auto-Align feature to overcome the differences found in the individual files. The Focus breathing Compensation lens correction option in the menus only appears when you change from shooting stills to shooting movies.
I was not able to incorporate an Astro test in the short time I was allowed with the pre-production model. I haven't heard many people complaining about this issue for a couple of years now. I didn't notice it when testing the FE 14mm F1.8 GM but I am not a specialist Astro shooter.
@@AlphaCreativeSkills Thanks. Focus compensation with focus bracketing seems like an obvious, useful, and easy to implement feature. My experience is that neither Photoshop, nor Helicon do a great job of warping images with focus breathing distortion for focus stacking. Could just be my lack of skill. ;)
It was OK on that test I did of the skeleton of the bird but I would anticipate it would be a problem in some instances.
Fantastic review- well done as always! I love the color rendition of the A1 compared to the A7r IV. Given that it has the same sensor, do you think the A7r V offers better color rendition, or is it closer to the alpha 1? I shoot underwater and always found the IV read more magenta. The IV also struggled to white balance at depth where the Alpha 1 has no issues- not sure if the V would suffer the same problems. Lastly. the A1 minimizes rolling shutter- how does the V do? Thanks!
I am a Raw shooter and create custom profiles that maps the colours of the sensor accurately. I don't need to get into the colour rendition argument as my colours are accurate rather than pleasing. The A1 shares the stacked sensor technology of the A9 and A9II so has a readout speed 10 to 20x faster than that of cameras using conventional backlit sensors. The A7RV uses a conventional sensor so I only use the mechanical shutter to shoot sports/action when using these cameras. If you need personal support and guidance and would like to download a 600-page eBook for your camera join me on Patreon.com/markgaler
Hi, thanks for the review!
I mainly shoot motorcycles on the racetrack and occasionally on the road and didn't consider this camera, until I saw your thumbnail ;)
At the moment I'm using an A9 and I was thinking about the A1 or if it comes anytime soon an A9 Mark 3.
Would you recommend using this camera (A7RV) for shooting motorcycles? Most of the time with the Sony 70-200GM2 and 200-600mm Sony GM.
You will come back with the hero images but if sport is your main passion you want the A1 or a higher resolution A9III that allows you to shoot in APS-C mode. With any camera that does not have a stacked sensor there will always be sharp images and slightly less sharp images in any burst sequence. Only the cameras featuring stacked sensors will have all the images in a sequence rendered sharp.
Great video Mark! Are medium raw and medium aps-c mode the same size but one is still a full frame image and one is aps-c? So we get the shallow depth of field and bokeh of full frame with lower megapixels and not a cropped image in medium raw? Thank you for any information and best of luck to you!
APS-C mode is different from Small and medium Raw. APS-C mode crops the angle of view while small and medium Raw just lowers the pixel dimensions (resolution).
I can’t wait to see how you add your patented PAL settings to this camera. Is this your new primary workhorse? Or are you staying with the A1 as the ONLY camera you travel with?
That's a great question. My choice of camera is influenced not just by own personal preferences but as my role as an Ambassador. I have used an A7IV at many of the events I cover 9that I would normally have used my A1 for) for the last 12-months as I prepared the 500-page eBook for my Patrons and became completely familiar with the camera.
My last two-week location shoot in Nevada and California used the FX30 and A7IV as the primary focus was making movies and not stills. I valued having the 7IV as my hybrid camera because I could assign three memories for stills, 3 more for movies and 3 more for S&Q using the new sub-dial. The A1 got left at home. When I go to India in January I intend to travel very very light and will use the A7C or any new pre-production camera that Sony let me have ...but only off it is an upgrade to the A7C or an upgrade to the A6600.
For me there is no one perfect camera, because I shoot so many genres in so many different styles. I prefer to travel very light, but I am not averse to carrying an A1 or A7RIV with a 400mm f/2.8 prime if the circumstances dictate the need for larger and heavier gear.
Thanks for all your helpful setup videos Mark. I was curious if you tried this new focus system on motorcycles? I'm a motorcyclist like yourself and often shoot bikes at shows and on the road. I'm hoping that maybe the car mode can also do bikes.
All of the Motorcycles in this video were captured with the A7RV and I discuss how the Car/Train subject detection worked with bikes in this review
@@AlphaCreativeSkills Yes I saw, that but the camera was focused on the riders helmets. I was curious if the camera could grab focus on the nose of the bike, similar to the way it locks on to the nose of a car or train. For example, there's a crowd milling around a show bike and I want the camera to not accidentally lock on to a face that's around the bike I'm trying to photograph. I know you didn't have a lot of time with this camera for another detailed set up video but I thought I'd ask if you tried that type of scenario. My A7R V arrives in a few days I can't wait. This camera addressed all the shortcomings of my R IV.
I love that you can see the people in the Lemur’s eye
Got o love all of that fine detail :-)
Hello Mark. Thanks for this wonderful info on the new A7RV. I have a question: When shooting in Small or Medium Lossless/compressed mode, will we get increased shutter speeds fps or is the camera continuing to do full scan of entire sensor?
Shutter speeds are limited by the shutter mechanism and not the scan rate.
@@AlphaCreativeSkills In silent mode (electronic shutter), the spec sheet states up to 7 fps @ 61 mp. With electronic shutter, will the A7RV have faster fps at the smaller images sizes of 26 mp and 15 mp in lossless/compressed mode? Or is the entire 61 mp sensor each time, even when 26 or 15 is selected, in electronic shutter mode?
Thanks, very informative video. Can I ask, does the camera have a pre-capture type function. Perfect for wildlife and motorsports. If not do you know if Sony would or could add this feature in further firmware updates? - thanks
Not that I know of
Very useful review Mark. To implement this in A1 the RV chip will not be sufficient but it will have to handle 10 fps to 30 fps three times load. Does such fast DDRAM or Cache chip exist ? Even with parallel processing about 3 times capacity will be required. The cost will be huge. And battery drainage? It will be complete redesign.
If the AI can't be done with the existing chip, the AI processor will almost certainly be updated and added added to the A1 MKII in 2023. It's just a matter of time.
One thing I didn't hear about from any reviewer: Is the operational speed comparable to the A1? The RIV was very sluggish while changing settings, using custom recall hold buttons, etc. Sometimes you would scroll a wheel or dial and nothing would happen. The A1 is still a bit slow, but way better than the A9's or RIV were.
The operational speed is very fast and there is zero delay when you move the shoot mode dial between 1, 2 or 3.
Hi Mark, thanks for your detailed review.
I've read that it has also improved auto white balance with AI, did you find it is really improved ?
I didn’t encounter any issues using Auto White Balance and shooting JPEGS - I think I only corrected the white balance slightly with the dominant green backgrounds in the butterfly shots
Mark, great video. I’ve been using this camera for a couple months and am having some issues with focus on photo for MotoAmerica events. Can you give me some input how to get the focus to lock on a moving bike that appears quickly with virtually only a few seconds to lock and shoot. Yes this is very fast camera but I just don’t think I have the right selection and detection settings. Thanks for your help
This is not a quick question to answer on a RUclips forum. I offer detailed guidance in my Alpha Support channel which includes an eBook and CAMSET file - Patreon.com/markgaler
@@AlphaCreativeSkills thanks! I'll take a look tonight!
@@AlphaCreativeSkills can you point me to a specific video or section? LOL, I'm shooting this weekend and need some help. Happy to subscribe as well.
Surely we will get the subject tracking for the A1 with a firmware update and focus bracketing
The AI subject detection on the A7RV is handled by a dedicated and new AI processor- not sure how you would add this to an A1 without one.
Great video!! In playback view is there a way to get rid of the green square on the eye? It's very annoying.
Yes the option is in the playback menu
@@AlphaCreativeSkillsThank you!
Hi Mark, I love your detail. I'm having desperate trouble connecting the A7RV to Image Edge/Smartshooter4 on my imac which is 2 years old. I had the A7RIV so I seem to have all the settings correct. Is there a known difference with the V you know of that I might have missed? Appreciate any help. Tim
Imaging Edge should be OK but I can’t speak for a Tether Tools application as that would be a question for their support desk.
@@AlphaCreativeSkills thanks Mark but it won't connect to Image Edge. Image Edge shows me the camera name (final cut also opens the import window) which suggests I'm connected to the computer but when I click the name of the camera in the image Edge window I get the message box saying to change the PC remote settings so it's not making sense. What's your thoughts on it? Have you connected successfully?
Hey Mark, great review. Do you know if the larger buffer over the RIV will be noticeable while shooting uncompressed raw?
Yes - although I shoot action sports using the compressed file format.
@@AlphaCreativeSkills Thanks! Yes I would too - I shoot foot races (10K’s, marathons, etc)
Mark, your website was down yesterday so I couldn’t join - when will the 500 page ebook be released for this camera?
All my learning resources are now distributed via my Patreon support channel: Patreon.com/markgaler
My website is currently being moved to new servers to support increased traffic. It should be back online in 24 hours.
I aim to have the eBook ready in November.
Hey Mark, looks a great camera the 4 ax flip/tilt lcd, 8stops ibis,the better AF...but i'm thinking of a A9III with those extras and a 33mgp stacked sensor 20+ fps and only a electronc shutter and a improved tracking...a use the A9 at the moment(a still love it) only a better EVF should be great🤗
thanks for all the usefull info...👍greets from the Netherlands
I always saw the A1 as the update to the A9II but maybe Sony have plans for an A9III
@@AlphaCreativeSkills According to some youtube channels,but they are rumors then....
A person who actually knows what is coming more than a few days ahead of time has signed a non disclosure agreement with Sony. if they break this agreement they would lose either their job or a sizeable amount of their assets in the resulting court case with Sony. Some minor products are shown to the trade ahead of time but a significant camera release such as an A9III would not. SAR generally only has accurate information a day or two prior to the release when a reviewer, who doesn't care whether they will be allowed to review future Sony products or not, sends SAR info about the camera they are reviewing. Everything else is just wild speculation.
Hi Mark, still waiting for a7rV pre settings like you did for a7rlll. I wonder if there be any for a7rV 1. Hand held lanscape, 2. Tripod mount lanscape, 3. Action, 4. Street photography. I am a member on your Web site (patrian) Thank you so much. Hal.
These have been available since 2022 on my Patreon support channel - Patreon.com/markgaler
@AlphaCreativeSkills Ok thanks Mark, I ll check it.
Will you test it on sigma and tamron glass to see how the autofocus responds? I’m looking at purchasing this camera 👍🏽
I’ll carry on testing for a 1-year period when I get my own unit and will constantly update my eBook and advice on my Patreon.com/markgaler support channel
Another great review. Sony keep pumping out new camera! I am still waiting for my Fx30. Now should I cancel Fx30 to buy this new full frame?
How is this camera compared to FX30?
If you don't shoot stills then the FX30 may be the camera to go for. The 7RV and 7IV ar hybrid cameras and the RV shoots 60p in Full frame but no 120p 4K. You would need an A1 or A7S to do this but the A1 has no flippy screen.
Hi, I have the R4 and FX3. I think if I only had one, I would choose the R4. But the FX3 does have advantages, for video. The resolution is low, but perfect for 4k videos. All the controls are set up for video, but can take stills as well. So it may depend on what your main focus is, video or stills.
Hi Mark,
Last week I bought the new Sony 7RV. And of course went out taking photographs!
I have some pretty nice shots however I do have a question.
I noticed that the photos on the LCD screen of the camera are much cleaner than when I download the RAW files into Photoshop.
What is the best editor for this camera?
Greetings from Melbourne.
I use Lightroom-the images on the monitor are processed versions of the Raw images - shoot Raw + JPEG if you want a copy of how the camera would render the image.
Be interested when you evaluate further to try the 90mm macro close up with insects, find this lens hunts a lot
I don't like the speed of AF on any of the Macro lenses, which is why I prefer to use a 100-400 GM which has a really good close focusing distance. If you put on the 1.4x teleconverter you get even more magnification while retaining fast AF. I prefer this workflow so much I sold my 90mm Macro lens.
@@AlphaCreativeSkills Three Thousand Canadian Dollars for a Sony 100-400 GM...."I'll Do It"
Fantastic, well detailed review! Thank you. I have a question about the MotoGP photos - did you take those as an official photographer for the event? I would imagine cause you got some nice angles which I don't think you'd get from the stands. I'd love to know as I plan on attending the MotoGP in Austin, TX and wondering if I can get some cool shots from the stand with my Sony a9 & a big zoom lens - is that even allowed to take with me to watch the event by the staff? Thank you for all your input and anyone else who has experience w/ MotoGP in particular, please feel free to chime in. Thank you.
Yes I had a media pass and was on the inside of the circuit. It is possible to get good shots from the stands at many circuits and the Australian circuit allows spectators to use long lenses.
@@AlphaCreativeSkills thank you so much for replying.
Great video, thanks a lot! But what about rolling shutter in video ?8k , but main 4k?Because f.e. A7 IV has bad 26.5 ms,worse than my old A7R II -16ms in FF,ufufuf...
Gerald Undone's video review will explain all of the Movie options in much more detail - Full Frame, APS-C etc.
Hi Mark. Recently I considered upgrading A7iv to A7RV. What perplexed me was the value of moving from 33mp to 61mp. I understand all the newer better features of the A7RV but I could not see 61mp being an advantage other than cropping, and there are disadvantages. And I do prefer the feel of the smaller A7iv.
In real world viewing or even printing, do you see advantage of 61mp vs 33mp?
Perhaps there is more of a medium format look?
Thank you.
I have an A1, A7CII and A6700 because I don't need all my cameras to have ultra-high resolution. I provide my Patrons on Patreon.com/markgaler with Raw files they can download from my camera reviews so they can assess whether they need more megapixels. I also offer the opportunity to discuss a Patron's personal needs on the Q&A forums (Premium Plus members). This is a conversation rather than just a quick yes or no answer.
Hi Mark. I've had this camera for a year now and because the on-off switch is "looser" than my older Sony bodies it often gets bumped into the on position. I can't find a setting that powers the camera down when it's inactive for a period of time (only to blacken the display). Does such a setting exist? Thanks for the always informative videos!
There are power settings in the setup menu, but the most common cause of premature battery drain is leaving Bluetooth on (which disables the timed power shut down). I offer full support on my Patreon.com/markgaler support channel.
Does the a7RV have the advanced AF features in video mode? I've been hoping the a1 would at least update firmware for birds eye AF in video.
Yes
Just received the 7arV and was wondering if the "Format" function can be assigned to a custom button.
No