Sony has just released the official teaser for the A7V launch on December 2!

So all my rumors were spot on and the Sony A7V will be announced on December 2 :)

If you want any chance of getting it before Christmas, make sure to preorder ASAP through the links below!

Sony A7V at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Foto Erhardt, Calumet, WexUK.

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, 4k120p with crop
  • no Open Gate
  • new AI chip like the Sony A1II
  • Free-Angle Tilting 3.2″ Touchscreen LCD
  • 1 SD slot and 1 hybrid SD/CFexpress Type A 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
  • Price: 2999€
  • 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

The new Viltrox 2.0x Teleconverter is now available for preorder at B&H Photo for $280

You can preorder it now at BHphoto (Click here). And this is the list of compatible lenses confirmed by Viltrox:

New firmware updates for the Sony A7rV and Sony A7IV

Sony released firmware 4.0 for the Sony A7rV and firmware 6.0 for the Sony A7IV:

Sony A7rV 4.0: Benefits and Improvements

Shooting and Playback Functions

  • Adapts the display layout of shooting information for both horizontal and vertical viewing
  • Adds Spot: XL under Spot in the Focus Area menu
  • Adds Custom 1, Custom 2, and Custom 3 under Custom in the Focus Area menu
  • Adds Tracking: Spot XL, Tracking: Custom 1, Tracking: Custom 2, and Tracking: Custom 3 under Tracking in the Focus Area menu
  • Adds the Golden Ratio Grid option to the Grid Line Type setting menu
  • Adds the option to enlarge the menu screen display
  • Allows you to add OK/NG/KEEP flags to clips during or after movie recording
  • Allows the remaining capacity of both storage devices to be displayed during movie recording when using Simult. or Auto Switch Media (Relay Recording)
  • Adds support for the Relay Playback function
  • Adds a function that allows you to narrow down played-back images using multiple filters (e.g. Rating)
  • Allows Custom Key settings to be assigned to the AF-ON, AEL, and Delete buttons during playback
  • Adds support for importing/switching multiple IPTC Presets
  • Supports the Write Digital Signature function for still images and movies as part of Sony’s Camera Authenticity Solution
    • The timing for the provision of licenses (paid) to customers other than certain media outlets is yet to be determined.
    • Services may not be available in some countries or regions. For more information, please visit the Authenticity Catalog Page.
  • Supports Scan and Tag, Photo Cropping, and Volume Photography Commands under the Volume Photography License
    • Installation of a paid license is required for use.
    • Services may not be available in some countries or regions.

FTP Transfer and Network Functions

  • Allows scheduling of FTP transfers while writing data to the camera’s storage media
  • Allows you to automatically schedule FTP transfers of protected movies and still images
  • Allows you to automatically protect movies/still images transferred via FTP transfer
  • Allows you to transfer specific images with priority during FTP transfer
  • Supports the following Monitor & Control app function:
    • Focus map display
      Note: The latest version of the Monitor & Control app is necessary. The app may not be available in some countries or regions.

Others

  • No longer supports the Security (IPsec) functionality
    Note: Please enable and use Access Authen. as it provides more secure protection.
  • No longer supports the WPA and WEP functionalities
    Note: You will no longer be able to select WPA or WEP when connecting to Wi-Fi. Please use the more secure WPA2 or WPA3 moving forward.
  • Fixes an issue where the focus may not reach infinity during Focus Bracketing
  • Fixes an issue where color reproduction may vary even when the white balance is fixed during exposure bracket shooting in lossless compressed RAW
  • Improves the operational stability of the camera

Note: Please refer to the Help Guide for details on all updated functions.

 

Sony A7IV 6.0: Benefits and Improvements

Shooting and Playback Functions

  • Adapts the display layout of shooting information for both horizontal and vertical viewing
  • Adds Spot: XL under Spot in the Focus Area menu
  • Adds Custom 1, Custom 2, and Custom 3 under Custom in the Focus Area menu
  • Adds Tracking: Spot XL, Tracking: Custom 1, Tracking: Custom 2, and Tracking: Custom 3 under Tracking in the Focus Area menu
  • Adds the Golden Ratio Grid option to the Grid Line Type setting menu
  • Adds the option to enlarge the menu screen display
  • Allows you to add OK/NG/KEEP flags to clips during or after movie recording
  • Allows the remaining capacity of both storage devices to be displayed during movie recording when using Simult. or Auto Switch Media (Relay Recording)
  • Displays audio levels on the screen at all times during movie recording
  • Adds support for the Relay Playback function
  • Adds a function that allows you to narrow down played-back images using multiple filters (e.g. Rating)
  • Allows Custom Key settings to be assigned to the AF-ON, AEL, and Delete buttons during playback
  • Adds support for importing/switching multiple IPTC Presets
  • Supports the Write Digital Signature function for movies as part of Sony’s Camera Authenticity Solution
    • The timing for the provision of licenses (paid) to customers other than certain media outlets is yet to be determined.
    • Services may not be available in some countries or regions. For more information, please visit the Authenticity Catalog Page.
  • Supports Scan and Tag, Photo Cropping, and Volume Photography Commands under the Volume Photography License
    • Installation of a paid license is required for use.
    • Services may not be available in some countries or regions.

FTP Transfer and Network Functions

  • Allows scheduling of FTP transfers while writing data to the camera’s storage media
  • Allows you to automatically schedule FTP transfers of protected movies and still images
  • Allows you to automatically protect movies/still images transferred via FTP transfer
  • Allows you to transfer specific images with priority during FTP transfer
  • Supports the following Monitor & Control app function:
    • Focus map display
      Note: The latest version of the Monitor & Control app is necessary. The app may not be available in some countries or regions.

Others

  • Improves the operational stability of the camera

Note: Please refer to the Help Guide for details on all updated functions.

European Black Friday deals: Up to 200 Euro cashback on Sony cameras and lenses

New EUROPEAN Black Friday deals at Amazon Germany, Amazon UK, Amazon France, Amazon Italy, Amazon Spain, Amazon Netherlands, and other Amazon EU countries.
Non Eu deals at Amazon US, Amazon CanadaBHphoto Holiday page, Amazon Australia.

Amazon Germany:

Sony Europe launched new up to 500 Euro discount on Sony gear at CalumetPhoto, Fotokoch, Fotoerhardt, Amazon DE, WexUK (runs til Dec 1). The cool thing is that you can combine this with the Winter Cashback and save up to 1000 Euro!

A few examples of savings combining the two deals:

20% off on reconditioned gear at:

Sony A7V records 4k120p with crop!

Just got confirmation the Sony A7V records 4k120p with crop. Don’t know how big the crop is…the Sony A1II has negligible 1.1x crop…my feeling is that it will be bigger?

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, 4k120p with crop
  • no Open Gate
  • new AI chip like the Sony A1II
  • Free-Angle Tilting 3.2″ Touchscreen LCD
  • 1 SD slot and 1 hybrid SD/CFexpress Type A 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
  • Price: 2999€
  • 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

Black Friday deals are now live worldwide at Amazon US, BHphoto Holiday page, Adorama, Amazon Canada. IN EU at Amazon Germany, Amazon UK, Amazon France, Amazon Italy, Amazon Spain, Amazon Netherlands, and other Amazon EU countries. And also at Amazon Australia.

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