Sony has unveiled the Sony a7 V, the long-awaited successor to the popular a7 IV. This fifth-generation full-frame mirrorless camera introduces a new 33MP partially-stacked CMOS sensor, the BIONZ XR2 processor with integrated AI, blackout-free 30fps continuous shooting (stills), 16 stops of dynamic range, and 4K120p video recording with dramatically improved heat management. The Alpha 7 series has been Sony’s workhorse full-frame mirrorless lineup since the original a7 launched in 2013 as the world’s first full-frame mirrorless camera. The a7 IV, released in 2021, became one of the most popular hybrid cameras on the market, earning its “Standards Redefined” tagline. Now Sony is pushing further with what they call a “Breakthrough Evolution Powered by AI and Speed.” New sensor and processor combination At the heart of the Sony a7 V is a new 33MP partially-stacked CMOS sensor paired with the BIONZ XR2 image processor featuring an integrated AI processing unit. This combination enables significant performance improvements across the board while maintaining the same effective resolution as the a7 IV. The partially-stacked sensor architecture allows for dramatically faster readout speeds, enabling blackout-free shooting at up to 30fps with electronic shutter. This represents a threefold increase over the a7 IV’s 10fps electronic shutter capability. The mechanical shutter remains at 10fps for those who prefer it. Dynamic range has been expanded to 16 stops, up from 15 stops on the a7 IV. Sony demonstrated this with comparison shots showing improved shadow recovery in high-contrast tunnel scenes. The camera also shoots 14-bit RAW files...
Published By: CineD - Tuesday, 2 December