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The speed monster: Sony A7V has Pre Capture and 30fps in 14bit RAW

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The Rumor:

Today I can share some additional details about the Sony A7V:

  • It has Pre Capture just like the Sony A1II
  • 30fps electronic shutter records 14 bit RAW. But the buffer ain’t as long as on the Sony A1II
  • AF is calculated 60 times per second, and my sources say it performs superbly.
  • It does NOT have Open Gate

Basically the $3000 Sony A7V is going to be a little speed monster capable of great sports and wildlife photography. The Canon R6III can do 40fps but in 12 bit only.

It’s a pity Sony remains so stubborn about not adding Open Gate. Since this is purely a software limitation, there’s still hope they may reconsider and enable Open Gate in a future firmware update.

What do you think about these new specs?

Sony A7V rumored specs :

  • 33MP partially stacked sensor
  • 30fps 14Bit RAW in electronic shutter and 10fps in mechanical
  • Pre Capture
  • 8 stops IBIS
  • 4k60p no crop
  • no Open Gate
  • new AI chip like the Sony A1II
  • Free-Angle Tilting 3.2″ Touchscreen LCD
  • 2x dual Type A SD slot
  • no C5 button
  • improved EVF (5.6m dot?)
  • dual USB-C port (gets rid of the micro-USB port)
  • Same Sony A7rV body design.
  • price close to $3000
  • Announcement on December 2
  • Limited batch ships before Christmas
  • Sony A7V Preorders (open on Dec 2): BHphoto, Amazon.

Three lenses are on Sony’s roadmap:

  • 100-400mm f/4.0 GM
  • 100-400mm G (variable aperture)
  • ultra wide angle f/2.0 GM zoom

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