A More Intelligent 'R': Guide

Across its imaging platform, combining definition and precision, the Sony a7R V ILCE-7RM5/B  is the mirrorless camera developed for those who crave detail. Featuring a 61MP full-frame sensor, all-new AI-based autofocus system with enhanced subject recognition, 8K footage recording, and 8-stop picture stabilization, the fifth-generation a7R is dependable and well-rounded for both photography and footage uses.
Exmor R BSI Sensor and BIONZ XR Processor61MP Full-Frame CMOS SensorFeaturing a back-illuminated configuration, this Sony a7R V full-frame 61MP Exmor R CMOS sensor supplies a mixture of incredible definition with high clarity, low noise, and a wide 15-stop dynamic range. The sensor's structure promotes impressive picture quality and a copper wiring layer dramatically enhances data transmission speed for creating 14-bit, high-resolution 61MP stills with a native sensitivity range from ISO 100-32000, which can be expanded further to ISO 50-102400.Improved Processing EngineA new BIONZ XR processing engine provides up to 8x increased processing performance compared to previous generations, which permits faster overall performance, impressive picture quality with wide sensitivity and dynamic ranges, and more fluent processing that's capable of handling a bevy of AI tasks and smart AF alongside image-capture processes. This processing system additionally lowers rolling shutter and other motion distortions for clean rendering of moving subjects.In terms of shooting speeds, the sensor and processor permit up to 10 fps shooting, at full definition with a mechanical shutter, for up to 583 consecutive compressed raw frames, with full-time AF/AE. If shooting JPEG only, more than 1000 frames can be recorded in a single burst.Updated 5-Axis Picture StabilizationUpdated for the Sony a7R V , the in-body picture stabilization system has been revised to support up to 8 stops of camera shake compensation. This 5-axis stabilization system brings together a high-performance gyro sensor with an optimized algorithm for more accurate shake control and improved communication between the camera body and lens.Additionally, specifically for footage, an Active IS setting is also available that adds even more accurate stabilization methods for even smoother footage straight out of camera. Additionally, this digital stabilization system has been updated with a new algorithm that provides the best stabilization performance whenever paired with selected OSS-enabled lenses.Pixel Shift Multi ShootingThis unique compositing setting enables you to achieve even increased definition than the 61MP sensor affords. Working in conjunction with the sensor-shift picture stabilization, this setting shifts the sensor while making 16 consecutive exposures in order to acquire approximately 240.8MP of information for increased color accuracy and detail than possible with a single exposure, along with an impressive picture size of 19,008 x 12,672-pixels. These files can then be merged together during post-production with Sony's Imaging Edge software suite.Accurate Exposure and ColorNew auto-exposure algorithm can detect skin area in faces in order to more accurately balance exposures for portraits. This AE method is approximately 20% more dependable, even in backlit or direct sunlight situations, or even whenever the subject is not directly facing the camera.The Sony a7R V combines deep-learning technology with external visible-light and IR sensors to contribute to more accurate color reproduction and auto white balance processing.Next Generation AI-Based AutofocusAI Processing UnitUsing dedicated processing, the a7R V's autofocus benefits greatly from smarter subject tracking and recognition functions along with the dependable hybrid AF system Alpha cameras are known for. Real-time Recognition AF works with seven distinct selectable target types:Human, which tracks body and head positions for accurate portraits. Real-time Eye AF performance has additionally been improved by 60% thanks to the human pose estimation functions.Animal, Bird, and Animal/Bird settings are now 40% more accurate for tracking and recognizing a variety of animal types. Recognition of these subjects incorporates dogs, cats, birds and more, with the ability to pinpoint focus on eyes and recognize animal bodies and heads.Insect recognition includes even finer performance with the ability to detect the head or entire insect subject.Car/Train and Airplane recognition means the camera can detect the front part of a train, nose of an airplane, or easily detect the entire fast-moving subject.Real-time Tracking benefits from AI-based subject recognition for following moving subjects, making it particularly well-suited to sports and action subjects. Additionally, Human pose estimation permits the camera to distinguish between several people and maintain focus on the targeted subject; even if someone crosses in front, the camera maintains focus on the key person.Enhanced Fast Hybrid AFCovering 79% of the full-frame picture area, or 100% of the APS-C cropped area, a Fast Hybrid AF system incorporates a dense 693 phase-detection point grid for quick and accurate focusing in a variety of lighting conditions with sensitivity down to -4 EV. This focusing system is provided for use in all capture settings, to benefit both footage and stills uses.Full-time DMF (Direct Manual Focus) permits use of the lens's focus ring for manual focus control at any time, making it easier to switch focus to a distinct subject even whenever working with AF.For photographic moving subjects, this AF system keeps up with the top 10 fps continuous shooting speeds, offering full-time AF tracking between each consecutive frame.In-camera Focus Bracketing is possible, with the ability to capture up to 299 frames with sequentially shifted focus points for creating composite pictures during post-production with greater-than-possible depth of field.AF During Footage RecordingReal-time Eye AF is fully supported during footage capture, for subject detection and tracking of human, animal, and bird eyes while shooting.Focus Map is a unique way of visualizing depth of field and functions in a similar way to peaking with a colorful overlay of the scene that indicates which parts of the scene are in front of and behind the focus point depending on the chosen aperture.A feature carried over from the FX6 digital cine camera, AF Assist lets you intuitively switch over to manual focus control for adjusting focus position whenever working with AF. This is a quick way to shift selective focus between several subjects in a scene while recording. A unique option to compensate for how certain lenses perform whenever racking focus, Focus Breathing compensation will automatically smooth focus transitions and maintain a consistent field of view whenever changing the focus position during a shot. This setting crops into the picture slightly and corrects for any detected shifts in composition whenever focusing is happening.Footage Capture8K 24p and 4K 60p SupportUsing its high-resolution sensor and fast processing, the Sony a7R V, UHD 8K 24p and UHD 4K 60p XAVC HS 10-bit footage recording is possible through the full width of the sensor with full pixel readout for impressive sharpness and realism.When using a Super 35 crop, full pixel readout capture is possible at up to UHD 4K at frame rates up to 30p or 6.2K oversampling can be used for increased sharpness and detail.Onboard 10-bit 4:2:2 sampling is possible at up to 4K 60p in XAVC HS and XAVC S-I and, when recording externally via the full-size HDMI A port, 16-bit raw feed can be used for even increased tonal reproduction and post-production flexibility.Raw feed is supported at up to 4K 60p and simultaneous onboard 4K capture is possible, too.Capture FlexibilityThe Sony a7R V  employs a pair of codecs to suit distinct processes: XAVC HS, which uses HEVC/H.265 encoding to retain more detail at smaller bitrates and XAVC S-I, which is an intraframe codec for consistent performance and quality at higher bitrates.When recording in Full HD, high-speed, 120 fps capture permits 4x and 5x slow-motion movie capture with the frame rate playback set to either 30p or 24p.No recording-duration limit restricts clip length and the camera's physical configuration integrates an improved heat-dissipating structure to promote longer possible capture times.Enhanced Color ControlS-Cinetone can be used to produce distinct colors and healthy-looking skin tone rendering that matches the FX9, FX6, a1, and a7S III cameras and is based on technology from the professional Cinema Line cameras, such as the VENICE. This color profile supplies natural mid-tones, soft colors, and especially well-controlled highlights.Affording extensive customizable color and gamma controls, you can refine the gamma, black level, knee, color level, and more. Additionally, operators can use the same S-Log2 Gamma Curve that is found on high end Sony Cinema cameras that squeezes up to 1300% more dynamic range into the video signal then traditional REC709, for increased post-production flexibility.HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma) support is additionally provided, along with the BT.2020 color space, for capture inside a wide color gamut and, in addition to S-Log2, S-Log3 is additionally provided for producing a 15+-stop dynamic range with increased grading control in the shadow to mid-tone regions of the picture.Body Configuration and Interfacing9.44m-Dot EVF and 4-Axis Multi-Angle LCDSporting a new, more functional LCD configuration, the a7R V has a 4-axis multi-angle LCD monitor that brings together the best assets of both tilting and side-open/flip-out vari-angle designs.This 3.2" 2.1m-dot LCD additionally has a touchscreen configuration and a DCI-P3 wide gamut for accurate color observation.An impressive QXGA OLED Tru-Finder EVF integrates a high 9.44m-dot definition and 0.9x magnification for exceptionally bright, detailed, and detailed eye-level viewing.The EVF permits 120 fps playback for smooth motion rendering and the finder's physical configuration has a long 25mm eye point, 41° field of view, and integrates a fluorine coating on the outermost viewfinder element to benefit cleaning.Versatile and Durable DesignDual memory card slots both accept either CFexpress Type An or SD-type memory cards. The dual slot configuration enables adaptable file saving and handling and may be set up to partition file types or can be used for overflow capture. Additionally, both of the card slots are rated to support UHS-II memory cards for faster transfer speeds.Accepts the high-capacity NP-FZ100 rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which supplies approximately 440 shots/90 minutes of capture per charge when using the viewfinder or 530 shots/100 minutes of capture per charge when using the rear LCD.Magnesium alloy chassis assures rigidity, durability, and stability while remaining lightweight. The lens mount has additionally been improved to better support heavy lenses, and the grip rigidity has been improved for more comfortable hand-holding.Extensive weather-sealing, including enhanced sealing around the battery cover, terminal cover, and chassis joints, has been employed to resist dust and moisture for dependable operation in harsh weather conditions.
Ports and InterfaceFull-size HDMI A port provides a more dependable connection whenever working with outboard recorders.A USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port has been added, in addition to a micro-USB port, for faster, more dependable tethering support. The USB-C link enables the camera to be charged or powered from the host power source while connected.PC sync terminal for wired flash sync with strobe packs or wireless radio remotes.Both 3.5mm headphone and outboard microphone ports facilitate increased control over audio capture.Sony a7R V Multi Interface Shoe handles working with the optional ECM-B1M Shotgun Microphone or XLR-K3M XLR Adapter Kit, which deliver improved, detailed audio capture sound by sending a digital audio signal to the camera, opposed to an analog signal.ConnectivityBuilt-in Wi-Fi and NFC permits the Sony a7R V to instantly share imagery to mobile devices for direct sharing online, and support for both 2.4 and 5 GHz bands additionally permits wireless tethered shooting support. Additionally, the 5 GHz band allows 2x2 MIMO for fast communication speeds and dual antennas maintain a dependable connection.Bluetooth enables location-data acquisition. The camera also supports simple UVC/UAC-compliant 4K webcam operation. Onboard capture is additionally supported while live streaming.USB-C port, whenever used in conjunction with an optional USB-Ethernet adapter, supplies up to 1000BASE-T speeds for quick wired LAN sharing and remote operation.Image-capture Edge Remote for desktop accommodates PC Remote shooting via the Wi-Fi link or tethered by the wired USB-C port. An updated data transfer control additionally makes it possible to transfer files from an SD card over Wi-Fi through the Image-capture Edge Mobile app even whenever the camera is powered off.