Skin tones updates on A7V or A7rV?
p.4 #1Skin tones updates on A7V or A7rV?
Daran wrote:
Of course not. I responded to the idea to use a fixed WB in camera, which has exactly the same issues as batch-setting it in post.
But it does - it gives you the same starting point for every photo, while auto-WB will vary.
Of course this doesn't change your point about batch-setting in post, but we're already knee-deep discussing WB in RAWs
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RoamingScott wrote
And just like I said earlier, this does NOT guarantee any type of consistency if your light was actually changing.But it does - it gives you the same starting point for every photo, while auto-WB will vary.
Of course this doesn't change your point about batch-setting in post, but we're already knee-deep discussing WB in RAWs
.Feb 12, 2026 at 11:28 AM
p.4 #2Skin tones updates on A7V or A7rV?
j4nu wrote:
Daran wrote
RoamingScott wrote
And just like I said earlier, this does NOT guarantee any type of consistency if your light was actually changing.Of course this doesn't change your point about batch-setting in post, but we're already knee-deep discussing WB in RAWs
.I was a "always daylight WB, then edit WB to taste in post" guy.
Until I got the A7RV.
Its auto WB is simply so good that I now always use that. Makes editing and getting a realistic and tasteful WB so much easier.
Feb 12, 2026 at 11:38 AM
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p.4 #3Skin tones updates on A7V or A7rV?
hasenbein wrote:
Of course not. I responded to the idea to use a fixed WB in camera, which has exactly the same issues as batch-setting it in post.But it does - it gives you the same starting point for every photo, while auto-WB will vary.
Of course this doesn't change your point about batch-setting in post, but we're already knee-deep discussing WB in RAWs .I was a "always daylight WB, then edit WB to taste in post" guy.
Until I got the A7RV.
Its auto WB is simply so good that I now always use that. Makes editing and getting a realistic and tasteful WB so much easier.
This for me but with Nikon Z cameras, far, FAR more accurate than the A7 line before the RV, to the point that Auto 2 is what I live in for RAW shooting with fantastic, very predictable results.
j4nu wrote
Daran wrote
RoamingScott wrote
And just like I said earlier, this does NOT guarantee any type of consistency if your light was actually changing.Of course this doesn't change your point about batch-setting in post, but we're already knee-deep discussing WB in RAWs
.Until I got the A7RV.
Its auto WB is simply so good that I now always use that. Makes editing and getting a realistic and tasteful WB so much easier.
This for me but with Nikon Z cameras, far, FAR more accurate than the A7 line before the RV, to the point that Auto 2 is what I live in for RAW shooting with fantastic, very predictable results.
Feb 12, 2026 at 12:01 PM
p.4 #4Skin tones updates on A7V or A7rV?
tuxounet wrote:
Hi,
I’m wondering if you see any benefits to upgrading from the A7IV to the A7RV or A7V, particularly in terms of post-processing time — especially for skin tone corrections. I know some cameras render skin tones as more magenta or greenish…
Has anyone compared them directly?
Thank you.
According to Sony they improved the AWB system of the A7V from the A7IV, please check link
https://www.sony.ca/en/electronics/interchangeable-lens-cameras/ilce-7m5
It says, "The a7V offers more accurate, stable white balance in settings that can be challenging for conventional AWB systems such as those that include a mix of skin tones, vegetations shade and more."
Ok I didn't take their word for it because that is exactly the scenario I have: skin tones, vegetation and shade :-) In the past I've used expodisc when the subject is under the tree, the green leaves 'contaminate' the skin tones making it greener. I don't have to do that anymore in 2026.
A7V AWB with Sigma 28-105/2.8 DG DN Art
These are just the starting points, I haven't done any post processing yet.
Ditto here but also used the Godox V100s on camera
Hi,
I’m wondering if you see any benefits to upgrading from the A7IV to the A7RV or A7V, particularly in terms of post-processing time — especially for skin tone corrections. I know some cameras render skin tones as more magenta or greenish…
Has anyone compared them directly?
Thank you.
According to Sony they improved the AWB system of the A7V from the A7IV, please check link
https://www.sony.ca/en/electronics/interchangeable-lens-cameras/ilce-7m5
It says, "The a7V offers more accurate, stable white balance in settings that can be challenging for conventional AWB systems such as those that include a mix of skin tones, vegetations shade and more."
Ok I didn't take their word for it because that is exactly the scenario I have: skin tones, vegetation and shade :-) In the past I've used expodisc when the subject is under the tree, the green leaves 'contaminate' the skin tones making it greener. I don't have to do that anymore in 2026.
A7V AWB with Sigma 28-105/2.8 DG DN Art
These are just the starting points, I haven't done any post processing yet.
Ditto here but also used the Godox V100s on camera
Feb 12, 2026 at 12:36 PM