Last year, I set my eye on the Sony α7R V. Every month, I stashed some money away! Then Canon EOS R5 II caught my eye with its better 8K capability, and the VR lenses swayed the aim. I changed my mind to the Canon camera instead.
When I saw Sony α7R V listed in the secondary market and the price was extremely enticing, I changed my mind, again. Very seldom did the price go down that low.
I hold it. I tested it. I love it!
I reset the camera, updated the firmware, and adjusted the settings to match my old Sony α7 IV for an easy transition. At 61 megapixels, it’s double the resolution of my previous camera, and the detail is amazing. What a brilliant resolution for a pixel peeper! The IBIS also makes handheld video incredibly stable. Oh yes, Sony α7R V also captures in 8K.
Portrait photos? Just sharp.
Macro photos? Instead of eyelashes, it focuses on the iris.
Landscape? It was just pleasing overall.
Viby Sjælland
May 2025