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Power in Every Frame
The Sony a7 V is a hybrid mirrorless camera with strong photo performance, strong video recording capabilities, and a healthy dose of the latest AI-based subject recognition and autofocus tech from its flagship siblings. Built for content creators, this is a workhorse camera more than capable of handling everything from high-speed action photography to daily vlogs.
33MP Exmor RS CMOS Full-Frame Sensor
The first Sony camera to feature a partially stacked sensor, the a7 V's 33MP Exmor RS CMOS sensor offers faster readout speeds and reduced rolling shutter compared to the a7 IV. Coupled with a new processor, this sensor also enables a handful of flagship-level benefits, including more advanced subject recognition and tracking, faster continuous shooting performance, and improved image quality with 16 stops of dynamic range. The sensor offers a native ISO range of 100-51200 and the partially stacked design also contributes to a faster 1/16,000-sec top electronic shutter speed.
Pre-Capture & Speed Boost
Along with the key technology delivered by the sensor, the a7 V brings additional features to unlock the camera's full potential.
Pre-Capture: The a7 V can be configured to begin recording images to the buffer when the shutter button is half-pressed. Users can set this between 0.03-1.0 second. Upon pressing the shutter these images will be saved to the memory card.
Speed Boost: This function can be assigned to Function button, allowing users to instantly switch their usual continuous shooting frame rate to a faster one to make sure their next shot is just right. Photographers will be able to select various frame rates up to 30 fps.
Selectable Raw File Types and Composite RAW Function
The partially stacked sensor and improved processing also permit more flexibility when working with raw files: Compressed HQ raw, lossless compressed raw, and a new lightweight raw format are available to suit different priorities, ranging from the ultimate image quality and editing flexibility to more efficient files that prioritize saving on storage space.
Extended raw file processing is possible via the Imaging Edge desktop app.
The Composite RAW function allows you to capture and composite on your computer 4, 8, or 16 sequential files, taken at 30 fps, to produce HDR images with reduced noise, especially at higher ISO values.
7K Oversampled 4K Recording
Making use of the high-resolution sensor and fast processing capabilities, UHD 4K 60p XAVC HS 10-bit recording is possible using the full width of the sensor, offering 7K full pixel readout for impressive sharpness and realism.
If using a Super 35 crop, high-speed recording is possible at up to UHD 4K 120p or FHD 240p for slow-motion playback.
Recording Flexibility
Extended recording times are possible thanks to efficient heat dissipation—a unique Sigma-shaped graphite heatsink is built into the stabilization unit and improves thermal consistency during extended clips.
With respect to audio recording during video, the a7 V supports internal 24-bit recording and up to 4-channel audio with compatible external microphones.
A new audio reference mic aids in noise reduction and there is a selectable wind-noise reduction control when working with the internal mic.
Dynamic Active stabilization adds substantial electronic correction on top of IBIS for more steady footage while running, walking, or recording handheld tracking shots.
Support for Breathing Compensation mode, which reduces the effects of focus breathing when using select lenses.
AI subject recognition, gained from the AI Processing Unit, benefits the Framing Stabilizer mode, which can be used to automatically crop and recompose so the subject remains centered in the image.
