Sony a7R V vs Canon R5 vs Sony a7R IV: Best high-resolution camera!

[@TonyAndChelsea]

For image quality questions, watch this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZuYp6yah5iso6c (the a7R V has the same sensor as the a7R IV).

[@MatthewL83]

Curious to know what the device you were using to test USB charging?

[@kangsterizer]

but for IBIS questions? :)

[@timjenkins8943]

I have a9, a7riv and a1. The af on a7riv is the most unreliable af I have used even compared to my older Nikon DSLR bodies. I'm glad you pointed this out as it has been a major fail on this hi-res line. The a1 is definitely worth the extra $ and the problems with the a7r5 focusing make it a much better buy for pros.

[@geraldundone]

I really enjoyed this video. The information was useful and well-selected, and I adored the lighthearted vibe. I think it's a great choice to remind viewers that everything is awesome these days camera-wise, and we should just have fun and enjoy these devices regardless of brand. Loved it! 🤓💜

[@chelseanorthrup8787]

Thanks, Gerald!

[@meta4101]

The improved image stabilization is far and away the most important feature for me. Claimed 8-stops versus 5.5. As a mountaineer and stills photographer who hand-holds in low light for landscape, this is a huge improvement over the a7r4. Would love it if you did the comparison in a follow-up review video.

[@stephenbash2721]

I came hoping for a Tony signature "sharp shots below the reciprocal rule" graph, especially compared to the R5 that he praised for hand-hold-ability. I've been in search of a full frame IBIS system to compete with the IBIS experience of my 2015 Olympus m43 camera; Canon sounds like it's getting close, but after shooting Sony for 5 years I'd love to see them catch up and not have to switch...

[@jasonmasterman9735]

Go check out Pierre Lambert’s video test on this very subject.

[@no15minutecities]

hype

[@taylorhickman84]

having watched Thomas Heaton's recent experience shooting handheld w/ the new hasselblad, 8 stop IBIS is something to be excited about.

[@philindeblanc]

@@stephenbash2721 I have been shooting both the Canon and the Sony but with DSLR Canon and the A7R3 mirrorless SOny, and the one thing I am constantly bothered with, even after some brackets and the LGrip is how wonderful the Canon feels in the hands, while I just have to live with the pain and discomfort of the Sony body. After a lot of videos, I think the R5 is my way to go.

[@NorthridgeFix]

Good video. The R5 being few years old and competing flawlessly with new cameras in it's class. Something to think about.

[@downlink_x]

Haha, "a few years old" sounds like 6-7 years :D But it's just 2 years and yeah, it's "still" an excellent camera 🙂Don't know why so many people are talking about R5II or R6II.

[@TonyAndChelsea]

Yeah I'm shocked at how well the R5 hangs!

[@Maxime-ho9iv]

In Canon time, the camera just got released. In Sony time, the camera is super old.

[@downlink_x]

@@Maxime-ho9iv Yeah. I would be mad, if I’m a Sony user and they release a new model every 2 years, tbh.

[@Maxime-ho9iv]

@@downlink_x You would be mad because when a new camera is released it virtually makes your camera « old »? That’s a very strange reasoning. I personally don’t buy a camera to brag about it being the « current best one ». I buy a camera to take pictures :) The new camera doesn’t make your « now old » camera perform any less good than when you bought it. Your camera still performs exactly the same. The reality is that moving fast has brought tremendous innovation to all of us.

[@mcnasty]

is this better than the a7 iv? the non R version?

[@TheJaimexxd]

They are different products, this is a direct upgrade to the a7R IV, the non R version aims for different usage, but regards to the new AI Focus system, with better prediction, tracking and subject recognition, this is the next step into the Sony Focusing system, and the improved IBIS . If you care for those specs then yes, it is an upgrade. But if you are interested in the non R cameras lineup, I suggest to wait for the A7 V which should come with the same improvements.

[@manaphyex]

The perfect camera is finally here, the only problem is no money.

[@jigjitsu5599]

Shit lmao 😂😂😂 tell Me bout it I’ve been broke brah

[@hanktray]

Yup, watching this as tires are going on my car. I don’t think I’ll ever be able to afford upgrading from the original A7. 😅

[@eric.p.merlin3537]

Still happy and in love with my old tech Canon 6D Mk i .. ❤️ Perfect for portraits with my similarly old tech EF 135mm F/2 The 2 combined give me a nice artistic bokeh, lovely colours, beautiful skin rendition Not sure I would get the same artistic result with 60 MP sensor and the latest ultra-sharp lenses

[@sswildlifevideos]

@Rebel Hikes For wildlife the A1 and R5 seem ahead still, I agree.

[@FlyinRyanProductions406]

No 4k 120 either😞

[@Mattrossphoto]

That first shot I could tell the autofocus is a million times better. I spend a lot of time in the a7riv viewfinder, I could literally feel the improvement. Sick

[@ToddPangburn]

This video changed my life. "Enjoy your life", that's some Dali Lama level stuff right there! Honestly though, I love that you leave the takes where your personality comes through in the final edit.

[@misterbrickest]

You guys in the canoe with your dog and $20K worth of gear gives me SEVERE ANXIETY. It makes my palms sweat lol.

[@JennaCee]

Even has a hobbyist, I've used 8K to while in Hawaii to film the volcano as I only brought a 200mm lens and with shooting in 8K, I could really crop in and got an amazing video. It does come in really handy. Not often but really handy.

[@chifineart]

You are the only folks that actually performed a test of the new pixel shift feature. This is the one feature that I want considering now Sony claims it can be used with landscape photography. I'm curious to know how well the movement detection and elimination works with more natural movements like the leaves on a tree. Hoping to see this tested by you soon.

[@TonyAndChelsea]

I did test this and it works great. Of course, you only get 60MP of detail in those parts of the image.

[@chifineart]

@@TonyAndChelsea thank you thank you thank you!!! The only people to be able to answer this!

[@Maxime-ho9iv]

This deserves a video on its own.

[@Kurtiscott]

Great overview! And the ultra-casual tone of this review was even better. Cheers from Northern California

[@Jovichua]

Thank you for labeling the camera when you said "this one". Bothered by that for years across so many reviews (and reviewers) pointing to similar looking items on a table.

[@matthew8169]

I have a question, what camera is better for landscape, portraits and night photography. the Sony a7R V or Nikon d850 ?

[@desertstorm4147]

For once, my heart and my brain say YES... ...my bank account says NO!

[@onlyonecannoli3952]

I honestly can't take this video seriously. To claim that the A7R IV's autofocus is unusable in low light is outright bull$h!t. If you are shooting in such low light that it won't focus, then your images will be $hit because there will be little to no available light. In normal, real-world use, it focuses just fine. In fact, it focuses much better than most all other full-frame cameras that were around just a few years before it's launch...and somehow those were pretty good in weddings and low light situations back in their day. If you are having trouble using an A7R IV in weddings, then you need to go take some photography lessons. It's YOU, not the camera.

[@cosmicfoxglove1047]

Very interesting, i was considering getting the A7R IV because it has animal eye AF in stills AND video, but this video put me off. However I can't afford the A7R V. So your comment that the A7R IV is just fine has made me rethink again. Thanks for your comment.

[@CoalitionGaming]

Any word on if 1080p is binned down from a higher resolution at all?

[@sean721888]

Probably the most entertaining videos on camera comparisons

[@petertroode5589]

Let

[@downlink_x]

Thanks for that comparison! Love my 2x Canon R5, but Sony is also doing a damn good job! Such great tools.

[@jaysunkreuze1466]

I was having the same problem with the focusing UNTIL I adjusted the stickiness in the menu. Now it's a beast!

[@GK-fy1yq]

How does Sony a7rV stand against the Sony A1 Image quality-wise and overall performance?

[@endesheh]

Love you both for what you do and who you are. Thanks for this raw awesome review. Very helpful. Cheers to you guys and always glad to see new videos in my feed from you!

[@TonyAndChelsea]

Our pleasure!

[@endesheh]

@@TonyAndChelsea ❤️

[@onlyonecannoli3952]

You were using different focus modes between the A7R IV and V. Why did you do that? You had autofocus tracking enabled on the V, but not on the IV.

[@iamfrankstallone]

Are y’all going to do the classic deep dive on this camera’s menu system? I learned so much from you in the one for the A7R IV. ❤ Thank you for the amazing work you two do!

[@bl8550]

I gather from other reviewers that those who got their hands on this camera ahead of release did so for a very short time. You guys seem to have done a lot of testing with the camera in a very short time compared to others. Thumbs up!

[@TonyAndChelsea]

We had it for about 2 weeks and shot with it pretty constantly.

[@nickgreen2905]

They want that Sony money!

[@crumpetsbuttered]

Great review, I have been considering upgrading my Kodak Instamatic but not sure these are much of an improvement 🤔

[@jeremycarter]

After just going to my first air show this past weekend, I'm finding a lot of my pictures to be out of focus. I'm was using the R and R7 with the R7 out performing the R by a long shot. However, lots of pics still weren't in focus as much as I would like. This Sony with airplane tracking would be pretty handy! But I'm quite invested in Canon gear and lenses and don't want to change. I hope Canon gets on the ball and has aviation tracking soon!

[@opti420sk]

One of the best photography centric review and comparison, no bullshit great stuff thanks!

[@gr8_22-15]

I shoot sports and landscape. Occasional portraits. Canon R5 or Sony A7R V? I am used to both systems.

[@vv-o-l-f9155]

So would I be better off saving my money and just get an A1 ? For all photography and all video needs ? I’m into portrait, insect and landscape photography but I also love shooting videos. Thanks

[@aldobelenda907]

Hi, how about the difference between the Canon R5 vs Sony a7R V in terms of dynamic range?

[@stevenwaldstein2249]

First, thank you for the video. I own a Alpha 1 but I was thinking of replacing my A7RIV and A7IV to pair it with the new A7RV. Do you see any downside to this? I do also own a Canon EOS R5 because of the need to shoot in both systems. If I sell the A7RIV and A7IV the new camera cost is covered but is there a better way to spend the $3900?

[@SamuelAHess]

Hi Tony and Chelsea Great video, thank you so much! Despite its limitations, I was surprised that the A7Rv does not seem to nail the focus more often for BIF. Did you try several adjustment options in the menu and despite this, the results in the video were the "best" results? Also, I wonder whether the camera learns while being used or "learning" will be implanted via firmware upgrades. Many thanks! Samuel

[@HarmonicGrunt]

It Does You have to set it up Right. I do Wildlife Photography With A7R5 and its Awesome!

[@smaakjeks]

8:42 - "Her black and white spots DO look like she has eyes all over her body" *Pixel:* I AM OF THE ANCIENT ONES. GAZE INTO MY MYRIAD EYES AND FALL INTO THE ABYSSAL DEPTHS OF MADNESS. T&C: Good girl! Pixel want a snack? *Pixel:* .... I DO.

[@cadmus777]

I'm so glad that Sony has essentially brought back the screen mechanism from the A-Mount (A77ii, A99ii), with just a move out instead of staying central. This might be the body that finally gets me to move away from the A-mount. Maybe.

[@Lofote]

The mechanism of the α77 and α99 (both generations each) is different - that one doesn't flip to the side, the one of the α7R-V does. The one of the α77/α99 was way thicker thats why they never implemented that. This one is quite thin so Sony finally managed to find a solution :)...

[@edkight6447]

Thicker? My screen on the RIVa feels like a brick compared to my 99 II ! Who cares if it was a little thicker ?

[@Lofote]

@@edkight6447 I only explained why they never used that design on α7 series cameras 😉

[@edkight6447]

@@Lofote I mis read your intent, sorry. I wondered (as others) why they didn't adapt this old technology into the new E mount. It worked Great !

[@jonasgillmann]

Hopefully the a9iii will have a ~30MP sensor with 6K60p internal (RAW) recording and oversampled 4K60/120p with full sensor readout.

[@RoxyPyy]

Question for you both. I just bought my fiance a Sony A7RV and a Sigma 60-600 lens. At first they were working beautifully, but 3 months later the lens has gone "soft" 8 out of 10 pics have noise and are not sharp, even without changing any settings. We sent the camera itself to be checked out because we thought that was it but it is still missing focus and is not sharp. Neither lens nor camera have been dropped or out in inclement weather. He is thinking of sending the lens in to get checked as well. What are your thoughts on this? Could there be a settings issue or do you think there is something wrong with the lens? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

[@johnforshee1416]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. I have a Nikon D850 now and shoot landscape and nightscage. Did I hear you wright when you said Adobe will not take Raw taken with the Sony A7R V? So, you can't use Lightroom and Photoshop with the Sony A7RV if you shoot in Raw? Also, 3 years ago you put out a video on Nikon may be having financial problems. How are they doing now?Thank you.

[@Yotengri]

Please do a full Sony a7RV full tutorial and setup pls!!!

[@Mugwart1]

"MMMMph! Be respectable!" Something I have to remind myself to do. Every. Single. Day.... Anyway, I loved the humor in this video as well as the information. Really well done! :)

[@AnthonySmith-iz3jn]

Hi. Thanks for the review. Interesting. My question, do you think Sony will update the a7r4 firmware with newer features in the r5? Also, will you please consider reviewing the r5 against the a1.

[@shawnlmchan]

Would u please compare the low light noise performance between A7R5's 26mp lossless compressed raw and A7iii's raw? I think this is a critical point that could change the upgrade decision for an existing A7iii owner.

[@artistwithcameras]

Nice to see you guys having some fun. It’s been a little depressing watching your videos lately and this is refreshing.

[@Zomlies]

Having used the A7iii since 2018 I can tell you that your choice of focus point is most likely why you’re missing focus. Small subject = small AF point. Flexible spot is too broad. AI is great but you still have to give it parameters or guidelines to operate in. Flexible spot is meant for larger subjects like people, dogs, cars, etc that have more contrast and are moving. Using it on very small or distant subjects is kind of like tracking a car on earth with JWST (not the right use case and overkill). AI and AF are great, but we still have to think for the camera a little bit. At weddings, when I’m taking ring photos I just use a small regular focus point and I pretty much always get the shot with the 50 f1.2 GM. When the dance floor gets wild using flexible spot will be quite interesting to watch (green dots all over the place). If you give the camera less freedom it will nail focus more often than not. I often turn off face detection, use a medium focus point, and program eye-AF to the AF-On button so I have more say in what the camera does. As always… this is subjective 😂. But it works for me and even with the A7III I barely missed shots using the 50 F1.2 at F1.2 lol. I ended up buying the A7RV! This camera is insane! I appreciate your hard work on the reviews, it helps!

[@CristoforoBonissone]

Hi, I have the Sony A7RV. When I use the sensor cleaning function (dust) and run the command, the sensor does not vibrate like in the Sony A7IV, but remains still and only a slight tick tick is heard. People told me that it is normal of this sensor do not vibrate why Sony A7RV uses new generation ultrasound. This is true ?

[@MartianCitizen]

I love how you two interact when making your KZbin videos. Educational and fun to watch. Progressing through your KZbin careers you have added an edginess that only makes it that much better. I have to say that I am still drawn toward the Canon R5. 2 years old and it still rocks the competition. Sony, however, is definitely neck and neck. As always, keep up the good work and keep'em flying. Drones, I mean drones....😉

[@leizhang6809]

How is the stabilization doing? This is one of the shortest point comparing with Canon. And burst mode is also slower than EOS-R5?

[@Jeo-What]

Thank you for this comparison video. I think I will save up and wait for the.... A1-II since I would like to have the 1/400 flash sync speed, fast silent shutter when needed, crazy accurate autofocus, 50MP plus the A7RIV's tilty screen and subject recognitions.

[@radowankhantanvir6608]

Hei guys, which camera did you used for shooting this video? I mean what is the main camera you are using for KZbin video?

[@dancortez5955]

You all are the best! Thanks for this video. It really helped answer questions I didn’t even know I had yet 😅 As always your work is well appreciated!

[@TheDka1]

Great video, and I really like the screen on the new A7RV.

[@smooth111012]

Merry Christmas Chelsea & Tony, question: I’m considering between the a1 and r5. I shoot portrait and wedding. What would you say would be the better camera

[@dfusselman]

4K 120 is important to me and is a benchmark for wildlife video. The A7R5 can't do it however the FX30 can and it's basically the A7R5 sensor in crop mode. Technically they could have done it, I think, but it would be need a 2.4 times crop. This is a clear win for the Canon R5. However my question is: who does 4K 120 better; the Canon R5, or the Sony FX30?

[@frankelbefotografie]

I wonder a little bit. How long are you talking about rolling shutter or how many fps you really can capture in continuous shooting with a camera now? Or about stacked sensors? It seems the A7 IV and the A7R IV don‘t look good at these things. Maybe the chip shortage is a bigger problem for Sony than we thought. Yes, the autofocus is great and the cameras are too. But there is no progress in rolling shutter and continuous shooting. Or am I wrong?

[@basiljose6233]

Is this sony a7r5 camera compatible with 200-600mm lens?? Sony a7r4 is not compatible with 200-600mm lens... Can I get pin sharp images from this two combo??If possible please reply.. Basil Jose, Abudhabi..

[@TonyAndChelsea]

Yeah

[@basiljose6233]

@@TonyAndChelsea Thanks for your information

[@genewaddlerandomstuff2122]

Wow, someone besides Fuji finally figure out how to do a flip screen. It's about time. Nice job, Sony!

[@andersistbesser]

Sorry but this design comes from panasonics s1h not fuji.

[@genewaddlerandomstuff2122]

@@andersistbesser Fuji used the same design on the X-T100

[@miketipton678]

Went from A7RIV to A7RV. I waited and waited based on the video here and others. Then I rented the A7RV for a week. First, I had to update a few of my lenses for the AI AF. Yes it was a night and day difference as far as nailing AF. Groups of pelicans and other flocking birds I could select one bird and the AI AF stayed on that bird even when others flew in the view. That to me was stunning. Another thing I noticed was the AWB really changed. No longer was the color as cool but more Canon Nikon mix. I mean Canon colorish (warmer), and Nikon in terms of contrast and DR (especially in the shadows). AWB huge improvement. Using the A7RV for RE video the AWB was so much faster to change when lighting of the room varied. This was a PITA with the other cameras we used. People with Daylight bulbs in one room, a Soft White in a hallway and those orangish tungsten edison bulbs in their kitchen fixtures. That was always a start and stop nightmare even with the A1 some of our guys used. The A7R reacting of AWB was almost seamless and even worked with dramatic iso settings going into rooms with really blown out windows, bumping up EV to another stop to compensate the camera exposing the brighter window scene down which killed all ambient and even additional lighting in the room. This is quite normal and bothersome for any video shooting unless you have a Red which can handle it much faster. After the A7RV rental I just ended up buying one. We have the A1 at work here and to me I didn't find a ton of difference with the AF with the exception of the Sony lenses I used after those updates. The AI AF nailed birds, insects and so on. Last week I bought the 70 200 F4 and even the Macro on that lens with the A7RV just amazed me. I also found the AI AF works differently based on the focus modes being used. For sports and faster smaller birds, kids swinging on a playground set, kids baseball or soccer games, I found the wide mode focus area better for EYE AF, but focus mode on the 200 600 not on FULL worked much better. I don't know why that is other than giving the lens a range, but I'll keep testing it out. Great video!!!!

[@CalebThomasMedia]

If you released an hourlong version of Tony's Caveman dad dance moves, I would 100% watch.

[@L1ft0ff]

What? You're uploading in 4K now? Tony Tony Tony ;)

[@RonaldPronk]

Hello thanks for this review. I recently bought the A7RV and indeed have difficulties in low light auto focus. Did you test this also with the A7V of the A7SIII?

[@SLuelmo]

Same here. Compared to my canon 5d mark IV the a7rV is worst. I wonder if there is something I can change in menus to make it better…

[@adrianengel5351]

Can the A7r5 mounted on a tripod be used to shoot portraits using the pixel shift technology? How would this compare to the same image shot using the GFX 100s in single shot. Lastly, how many seconds does the A7r5 need to take 16 exposures? Thanks-

[@randyboryskiewch2252]

Does the A7RV have a dust problem like the A7RIV or has the A7RIVA have improved?

[@limitedhangoutlive]

So basically the A7R5 is a Canon R5 that was released two years ago minus a few features that may or may not really matter? With Sony's prices catching up since they're no longer the "underdog", the choice isn't so clear and I'm not sure why people are still fanboying over Sony.

[@thepresidentofgames216]

Which phone did you use to shoot the boat scene?? Is that a pixel?

[@bubbles581]

A7R4 has been my daily driver for the last couple years will be interesting to see how the 5 compares!

[@sarata_7779]

If you are new to photography, does it make sense to even consider Canon R6 mark II? In Europe, Canon R6 mark II with 24-70 2.8 cost around 5400 Euro, Sony a7RV with Sigma 24-70mm 2.8 around 5700 Euro. I know it is not Sony glass but it is easier to upgrade later, if necessary, and stay for long time with future proof body.

[@akbugeater]

My question in the beginning of the video was how does the a7rV compare to the a1. You answered my question! Thank you

[@Bfould3120]

Nikon Z8? When this comes out in March will these be the cameras you compare it too? Using a Df now and feel it’s time to for a new system.

[@Astrolavista]

"I finished growing as a toddler" Chelsea is naturally hilarious 😅

[@timh6332]

Is the A7RV okay with the 200-600? I find my A7RIV and the 200-600 a disappointing combination, both in IQ as well as autofocus speed and accuracy.

[@TonyAndChelsea]

Yeah it's much better but it's still not quite as good as the R5 and nowhere near as good as the a1. But it's good!

[@rondo365]

Nice typeface on the title cards. Perfect fit for the content. And yes the photos are pretty amazing as well!

[@subbbass]

are you using blackmagic (not the company) ??? How have you managed to take pix @ 64mm or @ 66mm on a 70-200mm ???

[@TonyAndChelsea]

Oh sorry was shot with the 24-70, just forgot that part of the video title.

[@JasonCollin]

Thank you for the comprehensive review. My question about the a7R V.....is the start up time for the camera turning on, and waking up from sleep, is it faster? I found the a7R IV to be glacial and I have missed shots waiting for it to wake up. Also, does the V have that "cannot access menus" while it is processing/storing photos on the memory card? And last question, the low light autofocus is improved in the V (good), but did you mention how is high ISO performance? For shooting an event, I found ISO 5000 about the highest minimally acceptable for the IV. Thanks!

[@hyperhoo1736]

was that screen firstly used on Lumix S1?

[@jujub5557]

On large cameras yes. Although alot of older cameras had a similar system with louchless screens.

[@garfieldirwin]

I appreciate that you are (1) into wildlife and (2) prepared to call it exactly as you experience it -- thanks!

[@archerychampion]

You complained about focus hunting with insects, etc. Did you ignore the full time dynamic focus option to give the process a jump start?

[@alpinewander]

I'm a lifelong Nikon user with no particular brand loyalty in mind as I consider a move to mirrorless. I'm still using a D750, and I've been waiting for the right time to shift to mirrorless. I'd like some decent video performance, but stills are my primary concern. I do a lot of low-light and night photography, some sports, and on-location portraits with studio lighting. I'm considering the a7R V, Nikon Z7 II and the upcoming Z8. So, my question to the hive mind: brand loyalty aside, do you have a compelling reason to choose one of these over another? Or perhaps another body altogether?

[@mxwphoto]

Looks like the verdict is: for new buyers into new system: Sony A7rV or Canon R5. Pro wedding: Canon R5. Portrait: Any (lights matter more!) Wildlife: R5. Video A7rV. Pixelshift: actually usable now!

[@The_Daliban]

Can you please repeat the comparison with the R5mkii and the A7RV?

[@MuahMan]

I'm over here rocking an A7RII. Works awesome.

[@alexp1904]

@Rebel Hikes I'm on a 7RII and it is worth for me to upgrade just for the possibility of quickly toggling to crop and being able to produce smaller RAW files, as well as being able to shoot long exposures hand held when I don't have time to setup my tripod. The super flippy screen can also come handy for framing landscape shots in brigh daylight when paired with a Hoodman loupe, this is something I've been waiting for years now. This camera overlaps many good functionalities of other cameras at a lower price.

[@steveeb9567]

How long will it take for those features to trickle down to an affordable price ? $2000. in five years ?

[@jujub5557]

Alot of these features dont trickle down... processor's and such dont really get cheaper so some things arnt possible. The cameras get cheaper over time though and you can buy used

[@jad77rahi]

Hello,can i make a backup video with sony r5 at the same time shooting? Also we have a auto focus in slow motion mode?

[@georgiafan6618]

Really helpful video. Loved the comparo of your dog Sandy as a pup and at 17. Very clever. The Canon R5 is a monster and still holding its own. Just wish these mirrorless icons were even smaller, rivaling compact FF.

[@helloworld7796]

Question people. Would you say Nikon Z7 II is good enought vs these cameras for hybrid shooters? I just sold my whole system (D850, 24-70, 70-200), and I want to buy mirorrless system. But not sure which one...

[@pacheaco727]

Tony- ‘No one could possibly complain!’ Comments - ‘Hold my beer!’

[@gregboyle2981]

How does the Sony R5 compare to the Sony A9 for wildlife photography?

[@TonyAndChelsea]

More detail but lower FPS and silent shooting is garbage with the a7R cameras.

[@MR-si2cd]

I'm a wedding photographer with 2/810 and 6 main Nikon lenses. For years I have been on the fence to switch to sony and then the z9 came out. This is the challenge, sony has a bigger selection for their mirrorless over Nikon with the z mount. I understand that I can get two ftoz adapters and keep using my lenses and just buy a z9. but for that same price, I can get the A7RV and a lens with no need for adapters. Eventually, my F mounts lenses would "need" to be switched. I feel that this is the time to make a decision because nonetheless still a change from DSLR to mirrorless. What do you think?

[@barryobrien1890]

Z9 is the way to go. It's big and heavy, but really it is built for many years. If you switch to Sony you get 1 lens and then you need to sell all your f glass for nothing and buy m. You will also sell your f glass as the z glass is so much better, but at least you have time and can keep your old bodies as backup. Just my opinion. Nikon keeps improving the z9. If you want a light setup and can afford to dump everything then Sony may be a good option but it won't be cheap. If you think you will go there some day then do it now. I still think Nikon has the best colors for portrait work, canon is really good too and Sony is close.

[@MR-si2cd]

@@barryobrien1890 to me weigh is a non issue, the first thing I got for my cameras is the battery grip and I never shoot without it. I have heard about the greenish tint on Sony. Another thing I’m considering to not lose money is to get a z9 to use with my Nikon lenses and start later with a Sony and build that system at a slower pace. I’m thinking I already spent that money and would get no benefit out of giving it away but at the same time either way I will be buying new mirrorless lenses one way or another.

[@barryobrien1890]

@@MR-si2cd agreed. I ended up moving to z glass pretty quickly after getting a z7. They are just a lot nicer. May I suggest you wait for the next Nikon body. They are supposed to release a d850 update similar to the a7r5. I personally feel Sony is a little plastic feeling for me. Maybe it's the smooth plastic. I also think the type a cards are way too expensive and type b are the way to go for size and speed of workflow. It is something to consider for the long term. If you use a grip then the z9 is probably your best bet. Try both for a few weeks before you decide through a rental, as it's a big decision and there are benefits of both

[@MR-si2cd]

@@barryobrien1890 I waited for the longest with Nikon, I guess I’m used to it by now lol. We’ll see what happens, I’m not one to be getting every camera that comes out, I learn early on to buy once and buy good and that’s what the D810 is. I purchased the first one brand new and the second one used and all this years later can’t tell the difference. What makes me doubt about Nikon is that most of their lenses are 1.8 which I’m weird about because I have a 50 1.8 that I barely use, I either use my 85 1.4 or my zooms or 105 2.8. I would like to get something that’s 1.2 and other than I believe a 35 they don’t have that many options

[@barryobrien1890]

@@MR-si2cd try the 1.8 z glass on a z7. I found it to outperform my 1.4 f at 1.8, and matched at about 2.8. the 70 -200 2.8 is phenomenal but bigger than Sony or canon. They will have more than the 50 1.2 soon. I have not tried that yet. I sold my 85 1.4 f and got the z 1.8, which i prefer as i rarely shoot wide open at 1.4 as i try to get more than eyelashes in focus. Anyway i think the z9 will be around a lot longer than most other z bodies, and now they are becoming available. In a few years they may become affordable used and i will upgrade my z7 which has been great. The 105 z is much better than 105 f. You will really like that lens ss well as the 24 to 120 zoom which is my daily go to lens.

[@zbigniewchudyFOTOCHUDY]

Why You using on Sony a7R4 center middle point af? But on a7RV on Canonr 5 Full range?

[@DarrenRowse]

Was a tad worried that I would have regrets of buying the A1 after seeing this camera come out but I don’t. I am excited to see what the mark II A1 will have though! That screen would be very useful.

[@ANSWERTHECALLOFJESUSCHRIST]

6:01 Chelsea's random bouts of childishness are always entertaining! Fun energy! 5:06 Tony posing like a Flakka addict worked well, too!😂

[@PsychicWarrior100]

Thank you again Tony and Chelsea for another great review.

[@deanagar4062]

If you want to truly test the autofocus, shoot with a light front fill against a bright backlit window, which I do in at least half my sessions. My A7Riv focuses extremely well on eye focus, right up until I shoot against a lot of soft backlight pouring into the lens which really confuses the autofocus. Then I have to give up and use medium point focus and choose hair, or something else in the same focal plane as the eye, because it’s not going to catch the eye in that situation. If the A7Rv could do that, I’d upgrade tomorrow. But shooting with only front light is a good test but not definitive.

[@mouryachintalapati7026]

Am only looking for a stills camera(birds) as I already have a7s3. A6600 better bet than riv or rv ? Kindly advice.

[@PsychicWarrior100]

Thank you TOny and Chelsea for another great Review.. :-) So in effect.. the A7 RV still has the same poor low light performance of the A7 RIV? barely being able to go above 800 ISO without noise? to me..that is a deal killer. The Canon R5 is far superior ? in higher ISOs? I'd love your thoughts. Thanks again.

[@ShadyJay77]

Chelsea being finished with Canon says a lot.

[@ShadyJay77]

@Rebel Hikes dragging their feet? They’ve planted them and refuse to move after robbing consumers without a gun.

[@KHP33333]

What is the device you are using to monitor the data speed?

[@laredosportspics7490]

Chelsea and Tony, love your work! I recently bought the A7rv with a new grip and found that the grip did not fit and later found out that that is an issue with the current grip sold and said to fit as per the Sony Corporate, but I can tell you that after taking it back to Precision Camera in Austin Texas I was told that I was among numerous a7rv owners advising that the battery grip fitment was off. I had a gap that I was able to see through. Was wondering if you had the same issue if and when you tried a battery grip with your camera. There is a big thread on DP Review regarding this issue. Hope it gets fixed soon and maybe you could contact some of your Sony rep's and see what's up with this issue. Keep up the good work. Thank You

[@Fireandagrill]

How does the video compare of the A7 R5 compared to the A7 S3?

[@sunsignarcher6232]

No square space ads!! Thank you jesus😎

[@iu1191]

Enjoying my life as requested. Best sign-off - you should ALWAYS use it! Great vid, as usual. As a Nikon shooter, it is interesting seeing what the other players are putting out there ...also it is more convincing than ever that I have absolutely no need to make any change in the kit whatsoever. Haha. If anything, I need to get better at using the tool I have in my hands and - I think I probably won't be changing it for another 5-7 years. Thanks, as always.