Just announced: the Sony a7 IV features a newly developed 33MP full-frame sensor with 5-axis IBIS, 10-bit 4:2:2 video, up to 4K30 in full-frame mode, and up to 4K60 in crop mode with Long GOP, or All-Intra H.264 and H.265 codecs, and S-Cinetone picture profile. There are new AF features such as Eye AF for animals and birds in video mode, and Focus Map. The camera is available for pre-order now for €2799. We had the camera in our office for a very short test, so make sure to check our a7 IV first-look review as well. I think the Sony Alpha full-frame camera line is currently the most popular mirrorless product line among filmmakers. Last year Sony introduced the ultimate mirrorless low-light filmmaking tool with the a7S III (check our Review and Lab Test in case you missed it). After that in January 2021 Sony surprised everyone by announcing the Alpha 1 – the new flagship with a 50MP sensor and 8K video recording (again, you can check our Review and Lab Test in case you missed it). These cameras, however, sport a hefty price tag (especially the a1). The “affordable” all-rounder camera from Sony, the a7 III, was announced in February 2018, so over three and a half years ago. Sony users have long been calling for a new generation of the a7 “entry-line”. Well, the wait is over – say hello to the new Sony a7 IV camera! Let’s take a look at its key specs and...
Published By: CineD - Thursday, 21 October, 2021