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 p.9 #13 · 61MP Sony A7R V specifications leaked | |
I’m in the process of upgrading from an A7R2 to A7IV and I’m buying their reasoning for their FF line segmentation. Few comments during my experience:
- even if the R line updates MP every other generation, older R models still trump other “feasible” cameras in terms of megapixels and stills quality. Staying at 61mp for 2 generations is not going to hurt anyone.
- The A1 is not a “feasible” camera for non-professionals yet. It’s amazing, and I’m sure some hobbyists will be able to afford it, but it’s ability and price are in a different stratosphere that make comparisons or justifications hard. The A9x is still a more feasible choice for speed, A7Sx for video, and A7Rx for stills. I tried to convince myself to just jump into an A1 because I want high resolution and good video, but with a used price of 2k-3k higher than my other options, I just couldn’t do it.
- not all video is created equal, even though all cameras offer some similar resolutions and frame rates. Minor differences in bits, coding, rolling shutter, cooling, low light sensitivity can really add up depending on what you want to do. The lower cinema lines seem all about the ability to create a video rig with easy and portable XLR audio, video out, focus follow, etc.
- the A7x line has always done an amazing job of splitting differences for entry level / hybrid shooters but not excelling at one thing enough. So even if you buy an A7x and love the shit out of it, you’re still in the market for an “upgrade” to one or many of the A7Rx, A7Sx, or A9 before you can afford the A1 unicorn.
Their line segmentation and prices really makes you think about your use cases while still offering GAS for other camera models after you get any of their cameras. I don’t think they want you to just buy one camera, unless it’s the unaffordable A1.
Justin Stone wrote:
I posted this at the rumors site, but that's a garbage forum compared to Fred's. I'm much more interested in the takes here.
When it comes to Sony full frame releases, I've been sitting on the sidelines for awhile. I purchased the a7r3 upon release, which itself was an upgrade from the a7r2 that I also got at release. Tech has improved across many Sony cameras since then--almost too many to count. I've been tempted many times to buy the latest, but there's never a clear winner (aside from a1 which is still out of my budget). Which brings me to the point of this post.
I'm really struggling to understand the Sony segmentation and staggered release strategy. How many full frame cameras are needed? There's the a1 which is all anyone needs, but at significant cost. R was supposed to push the limits on resolution, but it only does that every other release? a9 is for speed? But so is the a1? a7 is "everyman" camera that gets new stuff and a new higher price each release. a7s for video? But there are so many other video choices now in sony lineup. a7c is small but nerfed a7 without a team of engineers to update it?
Why can't we have a lineup that looks more like the one below, and refresh more cams at the same time? The current release strategy is annoying and a mess. All these cams should have the same very good to excellent video production features. For exceptional video specs, people should move to the cinema lines: fx3, fx30, and better.
Three lines of full frame cameras:
a1 - 50 mpx, fast as hell, incredible AF, use Mraw or Sraw for smaller files.
a7r - 60-100 mpx, fast, excellent af, use Mraw and Sraw for smaller files.
a7c - 36-42 mpx, fast enough, great af, software for smaller files, don't skimp on ergos and buttons, keep the slightly smaller form factor
That's it. That's all that's needed in full frame. Update each line every three years when tech advances enough. Update all three at or close to the same time so there isn't so much ridiculous feature segmentation....Show more →
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