Customer Ratings & Reviews

Coming from an A7rii (2017-2019) an A7riii (2018-2021) and an A7iv (2021-current 2nd body): The things I love the most that I feel is worth upgrading are the EVF, the Tilt/Swivel screen, the extra megapixels + option to have smaller files, the 8 stops IBIS, the color science, the ai autofocus, and the current body style that lets me switch from photo to video settings real fast. I'm a 50-50 hybrid shooter that mainly shoots events, and real estate, lifestyle portraits, and this is the perfect camera for me. I'd say the only downside is that I didn't expect the 60 extra grams of weight or so compared to the A7iv to be so significant. I shoot a lot of run and gun on my Tamron 28-75 G2, and my wrists can feel the weight difference versus the A7iv and my previous A7r bodies

Using the Sony A7R V for landscape photography has been one of the most inspiring creative experiences I’ve had. The first time I took it out on a hike, I was stunned by how much detail it captured — every leaf, every ripple in a distant lake, every layer of a mountain range felt alive in the frame. The 61MP sensor truly brings landscapes to life, but it’s more than just the resolution — it’s the dynamic range, the way it handles light and shadow with such grace. I’ve shot sunrises where the sky glows gold while the foreground still holds onto its depth and texture. It feels like the camera sees more than my eyes sometimes. The autofocus is sharp and smart, even when I’m trying to compose in tricky light or through moving branches. And the in-body stabilization has saved so many shots I thought I’d missed. It’s light enough to carry all day, but powerful enough to make every scene feel like it’s worth capturing. This camera has made me slow down, look more closely, and fall even more in love with the landscapes I hike through. It’s not just a tool — it’s become part of the experience.

The 60 Megapixels offers photographers plenty of room in the editing process to crop into the best frame of every shot. Paired with the AI autofocus and dedicated subject/eye tracking processor, the speed and accuracy of the autofocus is top tier. Not many consumer level cameras even come close at the accuracy and speed, even in tough environments like forests or two stops below ideal exposure. The subject tracking has been extended to humans, animals, insects, birds, planes, and even trains. I use for weddings, the option to record at lossless L, M, snd S MP equivalent sizes is amazing. If you don’t need the full 60MP, no problem, save file size and memory by choosing the M format (roughly 26MP). Video is amazing too! It’s not a dedicated video line camera, but it holds its weight with 4:2:2 10-bit and 4k60 and 8K. Admittedly not ideal for low light overall, but it holds its dynamic range pretty close to its smaller MP counterparts like the A7iii, actually boasting a slight edge l across iso values, especially its second native iso of 320. Mind the increased noise in lower light situations, it’s still very useable up to 3000 with no problem in photo mode. Video is even a stronger contender with Slog3 with surprisingly useable noise levels almost reaching 10,000. As always use lights and wide apertures if available, but even without it is a strong contender. The low-light crop-in photos attached shows how the low-light, crop-in, and post-processing noise reduction all work together to make otherwise impossible situations possible without additional light.

The Sony Alpha 7R V Full-frame Mirrorless Camera is a game-changer for professionals and enthusiasts alike, delivering unparalleled image quality with its 61MP sensor and advanced AI-driven autofocus system. Its dynamic range and incredible low-light performance make every shot stunningly detailed and true to life, whether you’re capturing landscapes, portraits, or fast-moving subjects. The 8K video capability and impressive in-body stabilization add versatility, allowing for both cinematic video and razor-sharp stills. With its robust build, intuitive controls, and cutting-edge features, the Alpha 7R V is a powerhouse that redefines what’s possible in mirrorless photography.

Dream Camera. Performs as well as I'd hoped. I've taken it to stage rally events for some high-speed photography, and of course every other form of photography under the sun (landscape, street, portraiture). I use it for filming short films (not ideal but performs better than most on the market in this price range (FX-3 still the winner here))

The Sony-Alpha 7R V is an excellent Camera that can be used in a number of photography requirements. It is very easy to use and it produces excellent photos in all situations, It also produces excellent photos in low light areas. The weight allows for easy maneuverability. Sony continues to make quality equipment that meets and surpasses my needs and is also reasonably priced. Thanks to SONY for such perfection!!!

This camera is such a beast!! Amazing quality. Huge resolution photos, so you can crop your photos. This camera shoots in 8K and the footage is gorgeous. I love the image stabilization, I can shoot at a slow shutter speed at night and capture stablized shots. The menu set up is really easy to navigate and it was pretty easy to jump into and get shooting right away.

Awesome upgrade from a7iii. Back tilt/swivel screen, high resolution EVF, stunning dynamic contrast, cropability with 61MP makes for great editing in post, image stabilization especially with an OSS Sony lens makes this purely fun to shoot on, autofocus is simply brilliant. Sony makes some incredible gear Sadly my jpegs are quite larger than 10MB for uploading some examples, lol

I am an amateur when it comes to photography and coming from an A7Riii. The A7RV menu system is definitely a big upgrade and the fully articulating screen is a plus. The enhanced autofocus is great and it catches your subject fairly quick. I took some shots of a project car with the 50 1.2 GM. I love this new camera!

Excellent build quality and the user experience is superb. Very versatile digital screen.

Swapped from the original Sony ARV and boy am I impressed. I do tons of automotive photography. Easy to use and always gives me peak quality.

This camera is insane. Taking pictures with it is so effortless since the autofocus is so great! I love the new screen and how you can maneuver it for the best shot.

Great camera. Best auto focus out there compared to any brand, any camera. Cannot go wrong with anything. Whatever shooting mode I'm in, Sony a7rV is at its best. Only thing missing is an option for air drop, or quickshare, or wifi direct. With current technology there should not be a need to download extra software to transfer data. If anyones has any questions, feel free to ask questions.

This is an excellent camera. I am a Sony man and also own a Sony a1 and a7rIVa. There are some significant upgrades from the 7rIV such as frames per second continuous shooting and in the video capability shooting 8k @24p. The most significant upgrade is the swivel screen. You can pretty much articulate it to any angle you need versus any other Sony camera. I am sure this will likely become standard on the performance tier models. The pictures are crisp and at 61mp, shooting full raw, you can easily get a 5' poster size print when shooting full frame. The 7rV is very close in capability to the a1 with some minor nuances that make the a1 a better camera overall (faster fps, video are just a couple). The only reason I didn't give the 7rV 5 stars is the camera can be finicky when selecting a focus area depending on if you are shooting manual or auto...particularly in auto. While I am fully capable of setting the camera to manual, sometimes that shot you are trying to nail is better done in auto, particularly with fast moving wildlife where you are focused on tracking and not adjusting the camera settings to the conditions in your shot. Most focus areas are LOCKED so you can't choose the best focus mode in auto. Additionally, I didn't care for the fact you have to manually switch back and forth between mechanical or electronic shutter. For instance, if you are in single mode, it will shoot mechanical, but if you go continuous mode, you have to remember to change it. Mechanical can slow your fps down due to cycling whereas electronic is fast and efficient. Electronic ALSO will not show up in a shutter count and preserves the life of your camera body. Sony's mechanical shutter is good for at least 500,000 releases and can go well beyond, but you may start to have issues around this mark. I shoot a lot of rocket launches primarily with my a1 in electronic shutter and I can easily have between 1000-1200 images shooting continuous for one launch. Generally I use my 7rV and 7rIV to shoot long exposure for the launches which I provided a picture. If those were all mechanical, you see how I could quickly reach that 500k mark! I just wish the 7rV would default to electronic when I switch to continuous like my a1 does. Lastly, if you want to unlock this cameras potential for fps and 8k video, you HAVE TO BUY the expensive CFExpress type A card. Do some research on this card and you'll see what I am talking about. You will pay a small fortune for a type A. Type B cards which Canon and Nikon accept are a fraction of the cost and FASTER but NOT compatible with Sony!! Sony is the ONLY brand that uses type A cards. You can get away with 1 type A card in slot 1, then use a SD uhs-II card that is v90 in slot 2 if you set the camera up to shoot full raw and video for slot 1 and jpg in slot 2. The slots are configurable to different formats so you may need 2 type A cards if you choose raw for both slots or you may hit the buffer in the camera and be unable to shoot until it clears the data. I do suggest if buying type A cards to go with something no smaller than 160gb and that is if you plan on transferring the card after each shoot. I recently went to Alaska and shot over 500gb on a 1tb CFExpress type A card over a 10 day period. If you shoot a lot of 8k video, that will take ALOT of memory, roughly 26gb for every 15 mins of video. A caveat to 8k video, you need a computer that is fast enough to play it back, such as a gaming computer with a fast processor, oodles of RAM and either a 3080ti, 4080 or 4090 graphics card. I found this out the hard way and dished out another $3k for a computer so I could play and edit the video. Although this camera has a few shortcomings in my opinion, it is probably the BEST camera available, especially when price and megapixels count! The competition isn't even close to 61mp and it makes a world of difference at the end of the day. There are so many other technical features that make it a great camera as well that I didn't touch on, but I did want to talk about where some improvement is needed. The menu is semi intuitive, just a lot of options to scroll through and choose, which can make changing on the fly cumbersome. The menu in the 7rV is the same as the a1 with a few options missing, but nothing that drastically takes away from it. Setting up your memory buttons is key to making fast, critical changes to your cameras menu instead of scrolling through all the settings. You won't be disappointed if you buy it and I highly recommend if you are willing to spend the money, to get this camera.

Got this coming from A7IV and it’s a definite improvement over that camera image stabilization resolution and the autofocus are top tier not to mention the AI features too love and if you’re in the market for a high resolution camera I’d definitely recommend!

“Sony’s A7R V feels like magic in my hands. Every click is crisp, every detail stands tall. The autofocus dances, the colors feel alive, and together we chase light, frame by frame, shot by shot. It’s not just a camera—it’s a partner that inspires me to create.”

This is my second body of the Sony A7R5. I use it for weddings. I love that it has a dual-slot design with the same-speed raw image recording. The most recent firmware update from Sony made this camera irreplaceable for me. Quiet shutter + best-in-class eye focusing.

So far loving it. I paired mine with the gm 85mm. It is slower than my a9 but the photos are crystal clear. I love the animal tracking software. I am an equine photographer so that was a huge draw for me with this camera. It is much bulkier than the other sony I have and it feels alot heavier

I've had this camera for a couple weeks. It's an upgrade from my Sony A7Rii. Besides the other enhanced features, I'm really happy about the articulating screen and the in-camera focus stacking feature. I've customized buttons as needed. My lenses are performing better with the 62mp's. The menus are complex but generally follow my previous model and have much better graphics. I downloaded the manual and have referred to it as needed to get it set up the way I like

Sony A7RV is a real monster in all aspects and the performance in low light is just amazing, you can definitely be satisfied with all the cuptures of its 61 megapixel that allows to edit your pictures and get the best out of every detail