Viltrox firmware update now brings full Sony A7V support!

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With the holidays approaching and year-end projects piling up, video noise, soft focus, compression artifacts, or slow internet can slow down post-production. Aiarty Video Enhancer works offline to process mirrorless footage, documentaries, and family videos.

Unlike cloud-based tools, Aiarty Video Enhancer processes files locally for privacy and speed. Recent updates include the Strength Slider for controlled enhancement and Step Mode for high-resolution footage. Upcoming features such as color consistency and YUV 422/444 export are included in the Lifetime License.

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Feedback from the Pros

“After testing many video enhancers, I feel Aiarty is the winner. It has different modes depending on the clip. One is designed for low light situations, which is very helpful. There is also a blend percentage control for softening the result.”
— John Kempt, Artist

Watch John’s full test here

“I recently downloaded the trial and I am testing it for my YouTube channel workflow (Atmospheric/Cinematic content). The texture recovery on nature scenes is impressive compared to other tools I’ve used.”
— Tarcisio Resende, Content Creator (@ClassicalImmersion)

Aiarty Video Enhancer: Key Features at a Glance

Aiarty works entirely offline, supporting large or sensitive files and on-the-go editing. Key features include:

• AI Upscaling & Denoising: Use moDetail-HQ v2 for fine textures or superVideo vHQ for heavy sensor noise. Includes a Strength Slider for manual refinement.
• VRAM & Speed Optimization: Toggle between Turbo Mode for speed or Step Mode to reduce VRAM usage—essential for processing high-res footage on different hardware.
• Pro Workflow Tools: Fully offline Batch Processing for large sets, plus SDR to HDR conversion and Frame Rate Boosting for smooth slow-motion.
• Integrated Toolkit: Clean up audio with AI Audio Denoise and handle quick edits (cut, crop, rotate, color) without leaving the app.

Real-World Use Cases

Mastering Low-Light & Night Footage

Even with high-end mirrorless sensors like the Sony A7S III, ultra-high ISO footage can suffer from chroma noise and lost texture. Aiarty’s superVideo vHQ model removes artifacts while preserving natural grain and the original footage’s integrity.

The Strength Slider allows you to retain natural grain when needed.

Restoring Legacy & AI-Generated Footage

Bring 360p, 480p, or 720p footage into the modern era. Whether you are restoring family archives or upscaling AI-generated content, Aiarty recovers lost details to bring your vision into 4K focus.

High-Action & Outdoor Clarity

Action shots often suffer from motion blur or compression artifacts. Aiarty improves clarity and detail retention, even in high-frame-rate 240fps clips.
“Footage recorded in FHD, 240fps, then upscaled to 4k using Aiarty Video Enhancer.” — A Red Dot Explorer, nature videographer

Try Aiarty for Your Holiday Projects

For 1080p footage from mirrorless or DSLR cameras, Aiarty restores texture and clarity when upscaling to 4K. Its offline workflow allows full control without relying on cloud services, integrating denoising, upscaling, and batch processing in one tool.

Learn more about Aiarty Video Enhancer and the holiday offer.

STUPIDEST buy EVER?? | Sony RX1R III

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Join our SonyAlphaForum.
I kindly invite you all to follow our Discord channel, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and Twitter to not miss news and rumors

We have our own Facebook camera groups you can join to discuss the upcoming new cameras in detail:
Sony Alpha group. Sony A1 group. Sony A9 series group. Sony A7r series group. Sony A7s series group. Sony A7 series group

Sony A7V preorders:
In USA at at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Henrys.
In EU at  Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, Calumet, Foto Köster, WexUK, Clifton, Park UK, Fnac FR.
In Australia at: Camera Pro, Sony Australia.

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Two weeks ago, Sony announced the Sony A7V. And in three days, the camera will begin shipping in the US market (BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama) while our EU readers have already received theirs (
In EU at  Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, Calumet, Foto Köster, WexUK, Clifton, Park UK, Fnac FR.).

Rarely have I seen opinion on a camera change so drastically: from a sort of minor disappointment to an almost euphoric comeback. I’ve read all the tests, reviews, and a myriad of comments. So it’s clear in my mind that this camera is a real big leap forward for the industry!

Let’s start with a couple of strong and clear statements:

1) The image quality of the Sony A7V is visibly superior to that of the Canon R6III.

From ISO 50 to 600, the Sony A7V offers up to 2 stops more dynamic range than its direct competitor (and continues to slightly exceed it with medium-high ISO). This isn’t just a theoretical and numerical advantage, but something that will be clearly visible in your photos! Combine this with a state-of-the-art autofocus system and you’ll get lots of fantastic photos.

2) The Sony A7V doesn’t overheat, has longer battery life, and I suspect it will soon prove to have superior 4K quality.

At launch, the Sony A7V’s video upgrades were perceived as “limited” because, on paper, the competition offers more: Open Gate, internal RAW, and a few other features. But over time, we realized that this camera, unlike the Canon R6 III, does NOT overheat, even if you try! The battery life is 30-40% longer, and I suspect that early tests will soon show that the 4K image quality will also be superior to that of the Canon.

3) Future proof and firmware surprises coming!

The Sony A7V is also the first camera to feature cutting-edge technologies such as the new chip design with integrated AI, the new fast partially stacked sensor, and even the small addition of a dual USB-C port, which should prove very useful. What really gives me hope is that Sony has started to take firmware updates very seriously and consistently.

In summary: This is the one camera that rules them all

With that dynamic range, you can capture stunning landscapes. With that speed (30 fps and Pre Capture), you can capture wildlife and sports. With that battery life, you can spend an entire day shooting street and travel photography.

I harshly criticized Sony for this year’s new Sony FX2 and Sony RX1rIIIversions. But I’m sorry, I have the opposite opinion about this camera: it’s the best $3,000 full-frame camera you can buy right now!

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Follow our new Youtube channel.
Join our SonyAlphaForum.
I kindly invite you all to follow our Discord channel, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and Twitter to not miss news and rumors

We have our own Facebook camera groups you can join to discuss the upcoming new cameras in detail:
Sony Alpha group. Sony A1 group. Sony A9 series group. Sony A7r series group. Sony A7s series group. Sony A7 series group