SUMMARY
Christopher Frost reviews the Sony a7 V, highlighting its new 33MP partially stacked sensor that enables 30fps Raw shooting and reduced rolling shutter. The camera boasts an updated autofocus system with expanded subject recognition and improved in-body image stabilization. While still and dynamic range performance are strong, video features like 4K 60p have tradeoffs, and 4K 120p incurs a significant crop and noise issues. Internal Raw recording and open gate shooting are absent, and third-party lens compatibility shows mixed results.
TAKEAWAYS
New 33MP stacked sensor offers 30fps Raw shooting and faster readout speeds.
Autofocus system is updated with expanded subject recognition and improved IBIS.
Video features have compromises, including cropping and noise at higher frame rates.
Third-party lens compatibility is inconsistent, with some experiencing issues.