Bro I literally always learn something from watching your videos. I get so flustered sometimes with gear but you always know the ins and outs and explain it so easily. What a gift.

I can completely understand the choice to go to the A7R V. I had more problem understanding the move from the FX-3 to the ZV-E1. That felt more like a huge step back instead of forward.

I was going between the A7RV and the A7IV when trying to pick my B cam to go alongside my FX3. Ended up choosing the A7IV and haven’t regretted it once. For the work I do it’s perfect, and now that I’ve added a Fuji X100VI as a third/BTS cam, I’m really cooking.

I appreciate your insightful analysis on the details of these cameras. I find myself learning something new with each video I watch. Keep up the excellent work, Terry!

I made the exact same move just about a year ago. Started my retirement hobby in late 2021 with the A7iv being the first FF mirrorless camera I ever owned. It was awesome. But then came the A7RV, and well, for many of the very same reasons, I traded in the 7iv for the 7RV. No regrets whatsoever! The one upgrade feature that has made the most difference for me is the ability to "crop all the way to Pluto", as you so eloquently described it (I am going to use that phrase forever going forward). Second is the AF - so good. And then all the other stuff you mentioned. This camera is going to last me for a LONG time. Welcome aboard the 7RV train!

I’m in the middle of making the same move. I bought and returned the A9iii hoping it would replace my a7iv. I thought I wanted something with better video but after a lil souls searching I realized although I am a hybrid shooter, I’m leaning more towards photos and want to give my clients the option of large prints and 61MP is huge for me. The 16-35pz is my fave lens to use and now I can punch in and turn 35 to 52.5 and still have 26MP

I bought the A7RV last year and it's been great. Just added the A7CR for an even more compact option without sacrificing too much.

Great video Terry. I was at WPPI and when the Sony rep told me about the variable size RAW files, I was sold on the camera. I shoot stills mostly landscapes with my RIVa for which 60MP is a must. I am going to stat shooting weddings again (ouch!) and was fretting over the 60MP files. You don't need that much resolution for a wedding. So a 15MP or 20 something MP file is great. The other feature of the RV is the advanced focusing system which would be a life saver.

While having a locking mode dial would be nice, I do find it surprising you've had yours turn before. I set mine to 'M' the day I opened my a7iv and it's been like that with daily use for 2 years, not been in any other mode since. Anyhow the a7RV is super cool and congrats.

Bro the lighting, sharpness and color in this video is top notch!! Me achieving tbis look will it be mostly the lut or the lens you using?

Thanks Terry great video, I'm in the process of upgrading all my camera equipment and wasn't sure if the 5 was $1200 better than the 4 but you made it clear it's worth the money.

great vid! do you have any recommendations for a beginner hybrid camera for someone getting into photography/videography?

My main camera is the A7RV and I absolutely love it one thing no one talks about compared to the older bodies is you can have live view while using a flash which is just so much better. But there’s nothing wrong at all with the older bodies I shoot a lot of different things and I needed a second body I just picked up an a7iii as a little workhorse camera to shoot everything I don’t want to hammer my RV with and as a second camera just to take wide angles at weddings or to shoot boxing events on that really don’t need an RV to shoot and even that is surprisingly still very capable. I was looking at the a7iv but honestly you hit the nail on the head with screen I spend most of my time with my screen in tilt so having a flip out only would really throw me out

I’m glad to see that I’m not the only one who had qualms with all of the small little tidbits. I was able to find a refurbished A7rV for 3000.

I agree on all the points of the A7IV. Might end up upgrading myself but since I do family photos and sports photos as a side thing I haven’t justified a reason to switch yet. Maybe wait for the A2

*I'm thinking of buying a sony hybrid, because I also like to record, but I would also like to take pictures. I don't know if the sony a7 RV is ok for video recording, since I heard that it doesn't have a great iso range, that it's bad in low light?*

I sold my rIV right before the a1 and rV came out. Was going to roll into the a1 but decided to eat and pay rent instead. Then looked at the rV and not sure which way to go. If you’re not totally into birds is the rV a better choice? What’s your take on the a1 vs rV?

My mans said, "Aliens and roaches" that made may day! 😂 I have the baby A7cr and shoot sports photo with it in apsc mode and the 70-350. Try it the next time you go out to shoot. This was a good one thanks!

Great presentation. You have a knack for this. What do you use for raw processing on the A7R5

Welcome to the A7rV! Another thing underrated is the white balance sensor. Yes white balance can be corrected in post but with the sensor the shots come out right out of the camera.

Right on Terry. Watched it all. Thanks for the insight

I went to the A7RV almost a year ago from the A7Riii. I was looking at the A7iv at the time. I found all these features/capabilities in the A7RV that (for me) justified paying a bit more. TBH, I rarely shoot at 61MP, but yes it's great to have. IMO, the video is a bit weak (vs A7iv) because it's pixel binned 4K. That being said, I got the A7Cii a few months ago for travel/video/backup. Lastly, if the rumors at right, I think the A7V will be the hybrid to get.

Terry working his way up to the A1!

Good video - Did you consider the A1 ? Now that it’s price is down 1K the A1 is not a lot more than the a7r5

Yo how did you do the dolly effect at 6:20??? It looks insanely realistic

You should try the sigma 10-18 f2.8 aps-c lens 😁

Yup, I get your point and it's a legit switch how you're putting it. Good luck!

Sound like Mark 5 is final version by every time. I do see rarely if Sony (or such) Mark 6 or 7 on RX100 which used be KZfaq vlogging cameras in couple years ago. Later, that changed to ZV model for them as replacement RX100 model which is larger sensor size on naked eye. I don't know yet and rather Sony going make a whatever came out on public by keep eyes on it in future. I rather keep it for little bit longer but never know if they will comes out. Don't miss out, yet. I wait for it. Good depth video, Mr. Warfield. 💪🏼📷

Aside from 8k, is the rolling shutter in the A7RV better than the A7iv for photo's aswell as video?

What are your thoughts on the sensitivity of the A7r5 compared to the A7s3? The A7s3 seems to beat everything in low light.

I got the a7r5 because it does everything I want and need! I shoot wildlife, and landscapes with it. It's a little slow for wildlife but I don't need 200fps for a bird that's setting in one place!!! If I need speed my a9 is plenty fast enough!!!

Thinking of doing the same upgrade, the only downside i see in the A7R V as in The A7IV is that in indoors light the electronic shutter is useless.

very informative as usual.

Ha! I'll make the upgrade to the V from the II next week. Now THAT will be a game changer. Finally a fast and accurate AF!

… yes, sold the a7 IV last September on the same day I preordered the a9 III. 😏 Thx gor sharing the video. 👍🏻

I did the exact same thing last year. I picked up the A7R5 and sold my A74. Sold my A7S3 for the ZVE1 when it got announced. Fuji still on preorder.

I plan on keeping my A7iv for a few more years. Or at least until it starts to hold me back. Awesome upgrade!

I just switched to Sony from Canon. I would have liked the A7RV, but I had to settle for an A7lV. You made lots of great points about why someone would upgrade, but I also liked that you didn't make it sound like everyone needed to upgrade to this camera.

Nice Terry👍 the A7R V is absolutely Amazing, it's all considered, the best you can get today, dollar for dollar! I my self, had the A1 for a year, but 4 months after buying the A7R V i sold the A1. Used the money to upgrade my lenses. And that have served me well. But you need to give us, what's in my bag video

I also gave up and sold all my gear to buy the A7RV and I am also thinking about grabbing me the fx30 as well but i am not sure i need it if i have the a7rv.

I love my 74but I did add A7cR which is much compact

Hey man, great video. I own both camera's and the RV is the JOB. Shooting live music is my game and all you say about the RV I 100000000% agree. I shoot with 2 RV's and I use 2 A7IV's as my remote's with pocket wizards. Hey man your lookin fit, great job!

I don’t like the 4K 60 crop and I have an ultra wide tamron 17-28 lol, I love to take full advantage of the ultra wide and love the smoothness of 60fps

That's currently what I'm saving up for right now. I've got the a7IV and absolutely adore it but I really want that crop flexibility that comes with the 61MP. And yes I will be keeping my a7IV for video stuff (once in a blue moon lol)

i wish there was a 33-40mp lossless compressed raw option. 60mp i overkill sometimes but 26mp is too little for big prints

I don’t like super high megapixel cameras for video because they have to pixel bin or line skip their 4K. The A7IV and it’s downsampling from 7K seemed like the perfect balance. It gives me the sharpest 4K footage possible and it gives me great photo crop capability

I am going to look into it. I currently own the A7iii as my main shooter but I am curious about how the AI roach detection performs. Keep the content up, my brother.

I was Thinkin new BM or Lumix😂🎉Thank You

Funny - my GoPro 12 with the Max Len 2.0 superview is still #1 plus I can always convert my videos and my picture to 4 k and 8k with the new Topaz software for under $300

That’s the move I did a year ago. Best purchase ever. period !

Is it worth upgrading from the a7r4A to the a7r5

OMG I love you - subscribed!

Pfffft - why would we crop all the way to Pluto... it's not even a planet anymore. LOL. Another great video bro!!!

Video lighting is perfect

Hey Terry! I'm thinking about selling some of my gear soon to afford a new camera, what is the BEST way to sell cameras and lenses?

Man terry I just sold my a7rv lol. By far the best camera I’ve had but I just wasn’t using it enough for its price. I kept the a7cii. Something tells me I’ll regret it in due time. I’m sure I’ll be back lol. I was always shooting in 26mp. I shot the eclipse in 61 with the 24-70 gmii and just cropped like crazy. That ability is unmatched.

I have to say, that was high quality content. You earned a like for that video bruh.

Got the a7rV and love it. Before it I had the a7iv and dam is that screen bad. Not just the quality but the low brightness was a deal breaker. After using my a7siii that screen on the a7iv was unbearable. Thank god the a7rV has a good screen

Wise decision. I switched to the R series from the regular A7III and I can’t go back for some of the reasons you named.

The A7RV is a great camera! Love it so much. Great choice!

Hey Do you think the Sony A7r V surpass the Canon R5 ?

Fellow Clevelander here. Wow. How timely is this? I've been seriously considering trading in my Canon R5 and all my associated equipment for the Sony A7 V. My reasons are for trading up are different than yours, but it's still under serious consideraton - probably later this year. So I'd be trading my Canon ecosystem for a Sony. You mentioned all the things that rock with the A7 V, and you lightly touched on some of the things that were "iffy". Do you have a short list on what you really didn't like, or found lacking?

Sony Cameras confuses me too much A7 lol but god blessed bro always grateful but I don’t understand how people hated the R5 canon rolling shutter is great in 8K

Dannng that R5 has soon sweet specs. I still have to master my A7IV.

interesting you got the A7R V. i could’ve sworn in your initial thoughts you wasn’t that impressed with it 👀 i could be wrong tho. nonetheless i’ve had it over a year now and that camera is perfect. Battery life is atrocious tho, my only gripe.

It's funny you mention the EVF because some Nikon users tried to drag me for saying the Z8 should have a better EVF for a $4000 camera. It basically has the same resolution EVF as the A7IV and cost $1700 more.

No question the the Sony A7RV is a great Camera, I never do video, so for me video functions is just very annoying in the menu, I wish Sony could make the software so I could hide and shut off ALL video function ! Now I use Sony A7RIV and Sony A7RIVA ( almost identical !), so there are only two thing in the Sony A7RV that will be better for me, the EVF and the IBIS, I di not like the fully articulating backside monitor screen, I prefer a non-moving or a tilt up and down screen. I need two identical Cameras, so it will be expensive to upgrade, maybe I will get the Sony A7RV or I will wait for a new future Sony A7RVI or a complete other type of Camera, I want a photography (NO video functions) only Camera with the EVF (9.5+ mega dots) and 1.2x magnification sitting in the corner (like the A7C series and a 6xxxx series), an IBIS with 8+ steps, a sensor with 93 megapixel (Sony have it, it is the same tech as the 40 megapixels Fuji X-H2 and X-T5!). If we count there are still a LOT more photographers that never do video than those who do both ! I think there are too many youtube reviewers that focus too much on video functions.´So lets have cameras (and reviews) for video and lets have Cameras for only photography !

Thanks!

I liked you before, now even more :) good choice I’ve had one for a year and I LOVE it. So Terry, the Z8 in a few months then?!? :-)

Nice!!!!!!! One of the best

Good for you! I hated that clunker. Got lucky that it was in short supply, so I got my money back.

Didn’t see that coming

it's on sale right now at Sony. $400 off IIRC

I was already sold on the A7R5 you just got me feenin now.

First of all, as an a7iv lover How dare you! Second of all, thinking as a normal person, good choice. I'm still on the a7ii so that complaint about the flippy screen kinda hurt. Side note: You need to come out to Arizona sometime!

I thought for sure you were gonna be rollin' up with an SL3...

Thank God I got rid of that camera about 10 months ago and got the a7rv.

Honestly 33mp is still a lot. I’ve been happy with the a7iv but that do everything screen would be nice too.

Maaan who got the scoop on the new FX3 I just need to know do we finally have open gate ? 🤣

Damn been thinking of buying the sony a7iv here

Off topic.. but nice truck man!

Does the R5 over heat?

I got mine for 1700$ with a shutter count of 8. Im not sure If I should change....

A7iv is a beast❤

I'm so glad you don't have a beard. :) congrats on your new camera.

If this is out of your price range, start saving up for the A7V, should come out next year. Start saving like $150-200 a month and you should have enough for it once it come out.

Yo! I can understand the a7R5 being better in everything, but are you not comparing the a7IV with the wrong class upgrade? I’ve tested the a7R5 twice for a weekend and came to the conclusion that I could not get used easily to the fact that it kept going to sleep mode to save batteries, and also: electronic shutter (10 fps) mode has no shutter sound - coming from the a9, this is very unlucky, you cannot control your bursts at all at silent mode. It might be the latest and greatest with the AI chip, but just selling it by reading the specs does not make it a very good feature, when testing it, you might wonder how you can / want to manipulate the learning process of the recognition - it turns out there is nothing you can do other than switch on /off. I expect in a few years a more mature ability, this one is still an AI baby as far as i’m concerned.

I would buy the A7IV for the tilt/flip screen. Don't understand why Sony doesn't install that on every camera.

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Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this! Been rocking the A7IV for a year and a half now and it's beast mode for everything I throw at it, but the A7RV has some killer features that tempt me from time to time!

I've been saying this since the A7rV came out. And I remember writing here to Terry to get rid of his A7iv.

The A7RV Is hands down one of the best camera Sony has put out! It's an absolute beast! probably the best HYBRID hands down.

The King Camera Flipper😭😭😭

The biggest no-go is stupid CFexpress type A card, its just ridiculous they went with type A instead of type B

Tell me how you still enjoy this camera and it's weird light metering. I personally find you need sooooo much more light to use this camera.

Good sell

Should I change my sony A7RIV for the Sony A7CR?

What about a7cii ?

Sony A7 RV is Sony best camera under 6000

"crop to pluto" 😂