The Sony a7R V sits in an elite class of cameras, offering some of the best image quality available today. Is it right for you? This great video review takes a look.
Coming to you from Laura BC, this insightful video explores her personal experience switching from Canon to the Sony a7R V after 14 years. She discusses the initial concerns she had regarding color science and the learning curve associated with a new system and emphasizes the importance of understanding your individual needs and selecting a system that aligns with your specific requirements.
The video dives into the impressive features of the a7R V, highlighting its exceptional image quality, customization options, and video capabilities. BC expresses her satisfaction with the camera's 61-megapixel sensor, which provides incredible detail and flexibility for cropping and reframing. She also praises the camera's in-body image stabilization, which allows for sharp handheld shots even in challenging lighting conditions.
Furthermore, the video explores the versatility of the Sony a7R V for both photography and videography. BC discusses her preferred video settings and the benefits of the camera's S-Log 3 profile for capturing a wider dynamic range. She also touches on her lens choices, emphasizing the importance of high-quality glass to maximize the camera's potential. Check out the video above for the full rundown.
Also left Canon 14 years for Sony and ended up with a A7r IV. Have not looked back.
Canon absolutely had their chance with the M5 - that was a beast at the time. "If You Don't Cannibalize Yourself, Someone Else Will" - Steve Jobs
Add Sony's dedication to open protocols and 3rd party support - which resulted in a fab catalog - it's a winner.
I suggest that you get the FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS because in APS-C mode it is 36-360mm and in APS-C mode you are using the center of the sensor getting faster AF and other things. There is no need for a 1.4x Teleconverter because again for going to APS-C you get 1.5x with no loss of stops and the 2x Teleconverter you may lose 2 stops BUT if capturing in daytime you will also be using the EV dial to reduce the bright highlights using Zebra function to get more detail in shiny feathers or clouds even on a grey day when colors are best during fall leaves and you will also be using a Cir Polarizer and basically who cares with a little increase in ISO you may get better noise reduction above 640 anyway and little thing few even know about is Sony cameras are ISO Invariance meaning in post you just increase exposure by the number of stops lost and you get it all back as well as brighter shadows BUT you have to remember lossed detail in highlights you can never get back but shadow details you can get better detail. The lens is a little bigger BUT you will not have to walk far also.
A little secret lens I got back in '15 to do Astro Milky Ways after Trey Ratcliff did a test in a review of the APS-C E 10-18mm f/4 OSS (15-27mm) can be used in Full Frame mode from 12-18mm (18mm if you remove the rear light shield) and what it is is a very small lens with Filter threads up front with AF and if used in daytime/Lit inside buildings at f/8 detail is unbelievable also for night time you have f/4 getting very bright images even in total darkness and with pin point stars with no elongation in corners. If look at a FE 12-24mm f/4 or f/2.8 they are heavy and big and require external filter holder. So you get 12-27 mm f/4 in a short small lens that at 15 or 16mm perfect for indoor architectural with straight corners and sharpness where as a 16-35mm is a little larger and yes f/4 and f/2.8 and now in 16-24mm (for what oh architectural). The history is it was for the APS-C line of lenses before the A7 line and at first only $640 now a little more but WAY before '17 when the 12-24mm came out but best in size to put on a now $125 panorama rig for perfect Milky Way ARC's. Just think lightweight and more room!
I did start with the 24-240mm BUT the FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS if mixed with the 2x Teleconverter and going into APS-C mode you get 1800mm (yes crop on sensor), the greatness is it came out under $2K and still at under $2K. you will see everyone on YouTube getting out of backpack to get a shot but just using a heavy duty binocular harness (not really that heavy) it will rest on your chest from your shoulders to go anywhere and using camo camera skins not so obvious white lens and with OSS there is really no need for a tripod but monopod for a long shooting time handy. It is steady shooting at anything moving fast in the air or on the ground and really great for a moon rising behind something far far away on the horizon and on your chest waiting, The thing is it could go for way more $'s but is the best value per weight. The 2x Teleconverter can be used on many lenses.
1. 24-240 birding after a morning of Milky Way's
2. E 10-18mm at 12mm
3. 24-240 it was in the bag as I raced from my front door to location 10 miles away after seeing earth glow in the setting crescent moon, the comet was just gravy I did not see til post.
4. 200-600 + 2x from shore to rookery hand held just when the baby spread wings the harness makes you the tripod. Just out for a spring drive 926mm