A7R V wow

[photosandmusic]

Blown away. Arrived this morning together with the 24mm GM and the 50mm GM. Left the AF settings on default and took a few at home snaps with both lenses. All I can say is wow. Coming from a Leica SL2-S, the level of detail (even at highish ISO), colours and speed is just out of this world. I am so happy (and a little bit relieved).

All works perfectly with Lightroom having updated. Synced easily with my phone. The menu system, having read so many horror stories, is absolutely fine. Don't know why people are so upset at it. Super customisable, intuitive and with a useful help button on each screen that gives a short description in case you need guidance.

Cannot believe the colours, detail and ease of use. Have to say that shooting in RAW but also at 26MP JPEG (in high contrast B&W in my case) at the same time on the second card slot is a neat feature. The weight is very, very manageable, it feels sturdy and solid. The screen is stunning and the EVF next level.

One feature I love is being able to remove certain subjects from the AF subject menu (in my case trains, cars, insects) and then simply scrolling through 3 options (human, animal or plane) using a custom button as and when needed. Takes a split second and I'm ready to go.

It is so lovely having one camera, two lenses and a flash (the Profoto connect works flawlessly), and that is it. Simple, effective and as future proof as it can get for me.

I had always shied away from Sony because I was scared off by the menus, the colour science, the quality of materials. I got it completely wrong. The body and lenses are absolutely out of this world. For the price of a single Leica body I have what is, for me, the ultimate setup for street, travel, portrait and landscape.

This forum has been invaluable to me. Thank you all for writing such brilliant posts.

 

[photosandmusic]

a couple of OOC jpgs with the 50/1.2

My two most beloved souls. I think I am going to love learning with this new camera. No idea what I'm doing yet but for first images on a new system I'm happy.

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[Paisley Park]

It's an amazing camera, have fun with it.

Also don't listen to reviewers and don't be afraid of using the electronic shutter.

EFCS on the a7RV is very good, but if you set the camera in single shot or low burst with electronic shutter, you will get 14-bit RAW, and it will help to get that extra little amount of sharpness because it has less shake.

 

[ProDude]

It's an amazing camera, have fun with it.

Also don't listen to reviewers and don't be afraid of using the electronic shutter.

EFCS on the a7RV is very good, but if you set the camera in single shot or low burst with electronic shutter, you will get 14-bit RAW, and it will help to get that extra little amount of sharpness because it has less shake.

Mine is showing up later today with the wonderful Tamron 35-150 f2-f2.8. I'm hoping for a good result. I asked later last week regarding the use of the ES as well. I'm used to using that exclusively with a former R5 Canon and now OM-1. To read reviews you'd think using the ES on a A7RV is to be a disaster waiting to happen. I also can't believe that for a second. I shoot static subjects and don't pan. So why in the heck should it be an issue? I'll be charging up later this afternoon assuming the trucks are moving in the snow. I'll be sure to post my impressions as well when it's all tested.

 

[Paisley Park]

It's an amazing camera, have fun with it.

Also don't listen to reviewers and don't be afraid of using the electronic shutter.

EFCS on the a7RV is very good, but if you set the camera in single shot or low burst with electronic shutter, you will get 14-bit RAW, and it will help to get that extra little amount of sharpness because it has less shake.

Mine is showing up later today with the wonderful Tamron 35-150 f2-f2.8. I'm hoping for a good result. I asked later last week regarding the use of the ES as well. I'm used to using that exclusively with a former R5 Canon and now OM-1.

Actually the a7RV matches very well with the OM-1.

If you shoot during day light, there's absolutely nothing to worry about the electronic shutter. ES works perfect for portraits, landscape, wildlife, macro etc.

Artificial lighting, and panning are the only exception, but the EFCS covers that too.

To read reviews you'd think using the ES on a A7RV is to be a disaster waiting to happen. I also can't believe that for a second. I shoot static subjects and don't pan. So why in the heck should it be an issue? I'll be charging up later this afternoon assuming the trucks are moving in the snow. I'll be sure to post my impressions as well when it's all tested.

 

[ProDude]

It's an amazing camera, have fun with it.

Also don't listen to reviewers and don't be afraid of using the electronic shutter.

EFCS on the a7RV is very good, but if you set the camera in single shot or low burst with electronic shutter, you will get 14-bit RAW, and it will help to get that extra little amount of sharpness because it has less shake.

Mine is showing up later today with the wonderful Tamron 35-150 f2-f2.8. I'm hoping for a good result. I asked later last week regarding the use of the ES as well. I'm used to using that exclusively with a former R5 Canon and now OM-1.

Actually the a7RV matches very well with the OM-1.

If you shoot during day light, there's absolutely nothing to worry about the electronic shutter. ES works perfect for portraits, landscape, wildlife, macro etc.

Artificial lighting, and panning are the only exception, but the EFCS covers that too.

To read reviews you'd think using the ES on a A7RV is to be a disaster waiting to happen. I also can't believe that for a second. I shoot static subjects and don't pan. So why in the heck should it be an issue? I'll be charging up later this afternoon assuming the trucks are moving in the snow. I'll be sure to post my impressions as well when it's all tested.

One of my tests for acceptance will be comparing it's tenacity in next to NO light. My OM-1 can lock focus and shoot with perfection in less light then I can see in. If the A7R5 does the same it just might be staying;-)

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Name the gear and I've probably owned it and used it.

 

[Willy81]

Yes, wow, I love the size and feel of the A7RV. Although, I have a health issue and will not be able to get outside to take photos for a few weeks until after a surgery. Meanwhile, only taking snap shots while sitting in my easy chair. Also, I have populated some favorite features in "My Menu" (more to do). Besides resolution I crave flexibility and this camera has it.

Below are a few jpg snaps (I plan to use my APS-C E 16-55mm f/2.8 G a lot), simplicity and just having fun:




Taken from 30' distance in a dark room (light from computer screen and heavy crop).

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I enjoy content, simplicity and light weight: A6500 and A7C w/Sony + G + GM Glass

 

[Waku Waku]

Blown away. Arrived this morning together with the 24mm GM and the 50mm GM.

Coming from Fuji I bought the same exact two lens with my A7RV. Waiting for funds to get a 24-70 GMII

I had always shied away from Sony because I was scared off by the menus, the colour science, the quality of materials. I got it completely wrong.

Yea. The new menu ui isn't bad, rather like it, especially with the custom my menu can organize however I want.

 

[ProDude]

Yeah I'm still waiting for the white truck to arrive. I've been reading the manual and man is that sucker extensive. I'm looking forward to getting a "My Menu" set up so there won't be any menu diving. For sure I plan on setting up the AEL button on the back to access the Subject Detection. I have my OM-1 set that way and it's very fast and intuitive.

 

[Waku Waku]

Yeah I'm still waiting for the white truck to arrive. I've been reading the manual and man is that sucker extensive. I'm looking forward to getting a "My Menu" set up so there won't be any menu diving. For sure I plan on setting up the AEL button on the back to access the Subject Detection. I have my OM-1 set that way and it's very fast and intuitive.

I also changed AEL for subject detection, but now I'm wonder what button to use for actual AEL lol

 

[ProDude]

Yeah I'm still waiting for the white truck to arrive. I've been reading the manual and man is that sucker extensive. I'm looking forward to getting a "My Menu" set up so there won't be any menu diving. For sure I plan on setting up the AEL button on the back to access the Subject Detection. I have my OM-1 set that way and it's very fast and intuitive.

I also changed AEL for subject detection, but now I'm wonder what button to use for actual AEL lol

I have ALWAYS simply allowed the half shutter press to lock in exposure. I won't ever change, so no need to assign that to anything.

 

[River Photography]

Yeah I'm still waiting for the white truck to arrive. I've been reading the manual and man is that sucker extensive. I'm looking forward to getting a "My Menu" set up so there won't be any menu diving. For sure I plan on setting up the AEL button on the back to access the Subject Detection. I have my OM-1 set that way and it's very fast and intuitive.

just think you will now have human detection on the a7r5 ,what was Olympus thinking designing your own menus is a great feature.

Rp

 

[MediaArchivist]

One of my tests for acceptance will be comparing it's tenacity in next to NO light.

AF in low light is phenomenal. I shot a band on a poorly lit dive bar stage. I used either expanded spot or tracking, and used the 50/1.2 as well as my A-mount Zeiss 24/2 and Minolta 35/1.4G. The 50 is a native E-mount lens, so I expected it to work well. The 24 is a reasonably modern SSM lens, and the Minolta is an older screw drive model.

The 50 on an a7Rv gives me the best AF I have ever used. Ever. I was having a problem with tracking at one point, then realized it was in "insect" mode (I was still nailing shots nonetheless). After setting it to "human" it seemed I could not miss. The IQ is equally fantastic, this is my GOAT lens.

The performance of the 24 was similar, but there were a few moments that it lost tracking. I'd say it was better than on my a99ii (which was excellent), so I might hold off on a new 24 for now. The 35 struggled a bit more with tracking, although I got more keepers than with my a99ii (I've been to this club many times). I'll probably hold off on a new 35 for now as well, but stick with just expanded spot for this lens.

I just got the 20/1.8G and will be using it (and the 50) this weekend at a mixture of venues, with lighting from superb to horrible. I am quite confident.

You will be pleased.

 

[photosandmusic]

One of my tests for acceptance will be comparing it's tenacity in next to NO light.

AF in low light is phenomenal. I shot a band on a poorly lit dive bar stage. I used either expanded spot or tracking, and used the 50/1.2 as well as my A-mount Zeiss 24/2 and Minolta 35/1.4G. The 50 is a native E-mount lens, so I expected it to work well. The 24 is a reasonably modern SSM lens, and the Minolta is an older screw drive model.

The 50 on an a7Rv gives me the best AF I have ever used. Ever. I was having a problem with tracking at one point, then realized it was in "insect" mode (I was still nailing shots nonetheless). After setting it to "human" it seemed I could not miss. The IQ is equally fantastic, this is my GOAT lens.

The performance of the 24 was similar, but there were a few moments that it lost tracking. I'd say it was better than on my a99ii (which was excellent), so I might hold off on a new 24 for now. The 35 struggled a bit more with tracking, although I got more keepers than with my a99ii (I've been to this club many times). I'll probably hold off on a new 35 for now as well, but stick with just expanded spot for this lens.

I just got the 20/1.8G and will be using it (and the 50) this weekend at a mixture of venues, with lighting from superb to horrible. I am quite confident.

You will be pleased.

 

[ProDude]

One of my tests for acceptance will be comparing it's tenacity in next to NO light.

AF in low light is phenomenal. I shot a band on a poorly lit dive bar stage. I used either expanded spot or tracking, and used the 50/1.2 as well as my A-mount Zeiss 24/2 and Minolta 35/1.4G. The 50 is a native E-mount lens, so I expected it to work well. The 24 is a reasonably modern SSM lens, and the Minolta is an older screw drive model.

The 50 on an a7Rv gives me the best AF I have ever used. Ever. I was having a problem with tracking at one point, then realized it was in "insect" mode (I was still nailing shots nonetheless). After setting it to "human" it seemed I could not miss. The IQ is equally fantastic, this is my GOAT lens.

The performance of the 24 was similar, but there were a few moments that it lost tracking. I'd say it was better than on my a99ii (which was excellent), so I might hold off on a new 24 for now. The 35 struggled a bit more with tracking, although I got more keepers than with my a99ii (I've been to this club many times). I'll probably hold off on a new 35 for now as well, but stick with just expanded spot for this lens.

I just got the 20/1.8G and will be using it (and the 50) this weekend at a mixture of venues, with lighting from superb to horrible. I am quite confident.

You will be pleased.

Grateful for your advice on this - if you’re shooting a person holding a dog, what AF mode do you use to nail both faces? For now I’m using zone and turning off subject recognition as I can’t seem to manage it.

One serious error I just caught in my setup was somehow I missed the correct C-AF setting in the menu, it was on some other option in that group which wasn't working quite right. I managed to correct it to true Continuous Focus and now it nails focus immediately NO waiting regardless of the light. So much to learn and figure out tweaking this bad boy.

 

[Djehuty]

More interested in the AI AF side of things, like what advantages does it bring, how good is it really at discerning etc

 

[Paul12]

I suggest to use human AF F4 - F8

 

[MediaArchivist]

I suggest to use human AF F4 - F8

Or f/1.2 and dare it to work. It will win.

 

[photosandmusic]

I suggest to use human AF F4 - F8

Or f/1.2 and dare it to work. It will win.

 

[Paul12]

I don’t understand, you bought a high end camera but you don’t know about F-stops?
your question is more photo technology (how to make a photo) related and has nothing to do with the focus quality of the camera.

enjoy your beautiful camera and I suggest you to buy a book about photography in general, the basics.