A7V Announcement
p.5 #1A7V Announcement
RossNH wrote:
lsquare wrote
The a6700's sensor is just as fast? I'd love to see Sony release a partially stacked or stacked APS-C sensor soon!Not to get too off topic, but many have been asking for a aps-c sensor in the a7 size body for over a decade and Sony has repeatedly said the crop body design priorities are to keep the size small. I’ve always wanted one, but it’s never going to happen. We got so close with the FX30, which shares the a6700’s sensor and AI processing, but lacks a shutter and any photo capability beyond a single shot with each shutter press. It’s lame they completely gimped the photo capabilities when they didn’t in the FX3 since it’s just software limited. So long story short, if you want the bigger body, Sony wants you to go full frame.
Cheers
Chris
Dec 05, 2025 at 05:51 PM
p.5 #2A7V Announcement
joychris wrote:
I would love a stacked APS-C sensor in an A9/A1 style body. I would even take the OG A9 sensor at 24 mp. But the concept would sell well for Sony I think.Not to get too off topic, but many have been asking for a aps-c sensor in the a7 size body for over a decade and Sony has repeatedly said the crop body design priorities are to keep the size small. I’ve always wanted one, but it’s never going to happen. We got so close with the FX30, which shares the a6700’s sensor and AI processing, but lacks a shutter and any photo capability beyond a single shot with each shutter press. It’s lame they completely gimped the photo capabilities when they didn’t in the FX3 since it’s just software limited....Show more →
Get the A7RV and use apsc mode?
RossNH wrote
lsquare wrote
The a6700's sensor is just as fast? I'd love to see Sony release a partially stacked or stacked APS-C sensor soon!Get the A7RV and use apsc mode?
Dec 06, 2025 at 03:34 AM
p.5 #3A7V Announcement
aCuria wrote:
joychris wrote
RossNH wrote
lsquare wrote
The a6700's sensor is just as fast? I'd love to see Sony release a partially stacked or stacked APS-C sensor soon!Cheers
Chris
If 725g and rolling shutter aren't problems for an APS-C camera, why not?
Dec 06, 2025 at 03:57 AM
p.5 #4A7V Announcement
aCuria wrote:
I would love a stacked APS-C sensor in an A9/A1 style body. I would even take the OG A9 sensor at 24 mp. But the concept would sell well for Sony I think.Not to get too off topic, but many have been asking for a aps-c sensor in the a7 size body for over a decade and Sony has repeatedly said the crop body design priorities are to keep the size small. I’ve always wanted one, but it’s never going to happen. We got so close with the FX30, which shares the a6700’s sensor and AI processing, but lacks a shutter and any photo capability beyond a single shot with each shutter press. It’s lame they completely gimped the photo capabilities when they didn’t in the FX3 since it’s just software limited. So long story short, if you want the bigger body, Sony wants you to go full frame.
Cheers
ChrisGet the A7RV and use apsc mode?
The a1/a1II is better suited for this because of its superior readout speed, I use crop lenses with mine when I want to go more compact - mostly when shooting video. But it's nice being able to get 21mp images in crop mode for wildlife with the 200-600.
Cheers
Chris
joychris wrote
RossNH wrote
lsquare wrote
The a6700's sensor is just as fast? I'd love to see Sony release a partially stacked or stacked APS-C sensor soon!Cheers
Chris
The a1/a1II is better suited for this because of its superior readout speed, I use crop lenses with mine when I want to go more compact - mostly when shooting video. But it's nice being able to get 21mp images in crop mode for wildlife with the 200-600.
Cheers
Chris
Dec 06, 2025 at 09:26 AM
p.5 #5A7V Announcement
Strange Wegener/Paton weren't sent cameras to review
Dec 10, 2025 at 07:32 PM
p.5 #6A7V Announcement
duncangr wrote:
Strange Wegener/Paton weren't sent cameras to review
they are canon biased
Strange Wegener/Paton weren't sent cameras to review
they are canon biased
Dec 11, 2025 at 01:22 AM
p.5 #7A7V Announcement
Disappointing for the Canon R6iii folks - they don't get blackout free shooting or high DR.
Dec 17, 2025 at 01:32 PM
p.5 #8A7V Announcement
Would love to know the details on the new processor and when/how this will be used in future releases?
Dec 17, 2025 at 04:37 PM
p.5 #9A7V Announcement
B&H lists the camera as "In Stock". No backlog on this one.
Dec 18, 2025 at 08:33 AM
p.5 #10A7V Announcement
I’m hoping to get one once prices come down a bit here in Australia ($4599 AUD currently...).
I have the a7C II as I sold my a7IV a while ago but I miss the ergonomics of the IV so this will be quite a decent upgrade over the cII.
I have the a7C II as I sold my a7IV a while ago but I miss the ergonomics of the IV so this will be quite a decent upgrade over the cII.
Dec 19, 2025 at 11:50 PM
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p.5 #11A7V Announcement
Is the shooting experience (sound / feel / speed) in electronic shutter similar to A9/A1 series?
Mar 11, 2026 at 07:38 AM
p.5 #12A7V Announcement
ramesesthe2nd wrote:
Is the shooting experience (sound / feel / speed) in electronic shutter similar to A9/A1 series?
The sensor readout speed is much slower than the A1/A9 series cameras and more like non-stacked sensor bodies. Unlike the A1/A9 series, the A7V gets banding in images taken in electronic shutter under LED lights. It should also be prone to some rolling shutter, but I haven't tracked reports about that as I have done with the banding problems.
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Is the shooting experience (sound / feel / speed) in electronic shutter similar to A9/A1 series?
The sensor readout speed is much slower than the A1/A9 series cameras and more like non-stacked sensor bodies. Unlike the A1/A9 series, the A7V gets banding in images taken in electronic shutter under LED lights. It should also be prone to some rolling shutter, but I haven't tracked reports about that as I have done with the banding problems.
Edited on Mar 11, 2026 at 07:47 AM · View previous versions
Mar 11, 2026 at 07:46 AM
p.5 #13A7V Announcement
I don't have an A9/A1 series but on my A7V I shoot mostly with the ES other than when I have to use flash. I have two settings for the ES---one with a sound and one without. It's a fun camera to use, I love it!!
Mar 11, 2026 at 07:46 AM
p.5 #14A7V Announcement
Yes there is some rolling shutter, but it's not bad.
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Mar 11, 2026 at 08:41 AM
p.5 #15A7V Announcement
davev wrote:
Yes there is some rolling shutter, but it's not bad.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55142103639_b8fddf80de_h.jpg
Was that shot of helicopter blades taken with Electronic Shuttter or with Mechanical Shutter?
Yes there is some rolling shutter, but it's not bad.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55142103639_b8fddf80de_h.jpg
Was that shot of helicopter blades taken with Electronic Shuttter or with Mechanical Shutter?
Mar 11, 2026 at 08:43 AM
p.5 #16A7V Announcement
chiron wrote:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55142103639_b8fddf80de_h.jpgWas that shot of helicopter blades taken with Electronic Shuttter or with Mechanical Shutter?
Electronic.
davev wrote
Yes there is some rolling shutter, but it's not bad.https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55142103639_b8fddf80de_h.jpg
Electronic.
Mar 11, 2026 at 08:53 AM
p.5 #17A7V Announcement
davev wrote:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55142103639_b8fddf80de_h.jpgWas that shot of helicopter blades taken with Electronic Shuttter or with Mechanical Shutter?Electronic.
That is amazing to me. The A7V, I believe, has a sensor readout speed of 1/64th a second. During 1/64 of a second, I would think that the helicopter blades would show more movement than they do in the image! What am I missing?
chiron wrote
davev wrote
Yes there is some rolling shutter, but it's not bad.https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55142103639_b8fddf80de_h.jpg
That is amazing to me. The A7V, I believe, has a sensor readout speed of 1/64th a second. During 1/64 of a second, I would think that the helicopter blades would show more movement than they do in the image! What am I missing?
Mar 11, 2026 at 04:40 PM
p.5 #18A7V Announcement
I think it shows in the tail rotor. only seen at the second look, guess it is due to scanning sequence.
Mar 11, 2026 at 05:29 PM
p.5 #19A7V Announcement
a75, 200-600, 1/2000, f6.3, iso 200.
The strangest thing, the main rotor is in almost the same shot for all the photos.
I can't remember if I was shooting at 20 or 30 fps.
The strangest thing, the main rotor is in almost the same shot for all the photos.
I can't remember if I was shooting at 20 or 30 fps.
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Mar 11, 2026 at 05:33 PM
p.5 #20A7V Announcement
Looking good to me---thanks for sharing! Can't wait to take some tennis pictures with mine.
Mar 11, 2026 at 05:56 PM