Introducing the Sony A7 V: a quiet mirrorless camera with AI features and stabilization |
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Sony's latest innovation is the Sony A7 V full-frame mirrorless camera, which has several features found in more expensive models. In particular, the model is equipped with a partial glass sensor with a silent electronic shutter and supports AI functions to improve shooting quality. The Sony A7 V is equipped with a 33-megapixel Exmor RS image sensor and a new Bionz XR2 processor. According to the company, the latter provides the fastest and most accurate autofocus with object detection in the history of the brand's camera series. The new model supports 14-bit photo shooting at up to 30 fps with a dynamic range of 16 stops. It also supports 10-bit 4K video recording (120 fps in APS-C format or 60 fps in S-Log3 mode). The Sony A7 V supports XAVC (H.265 and H.264) and Compressed RAW HQ formats formats (there is no RAW recording function without full compression). The brand promises accurate autofocus down to EV-4.0 in low light conditions thanks to 759 phase detection points covering approximately 94% of the image area. Another feature of the new model is the ability to recognize various objects in the frame using AI. Among other features, Sony highlights the five-axis stabilization system with 7.5 stops of shake compensation and an electronic OLED The camera's set of interfaces includes a hybrid memory card slot (CFexpress, SD UHS II, SD UHS II), a 3.5 mm microphone/headphone jack, a full-size HDMI port, two USB-C The Sony A7 V will go on sale in the US market on December 18 at a price of $2,899 for the body only. The camera will cost $3,099 when bundled with a basic lens. |