Product Reviews

I purchased the A7V about three weeks ago, upgrading trom A7iv, the difference is quite amazing, I recently have become interested in butterfly photography and have been trying uncessfully to photograph butterflies in flight, but since having the A7V I have now have quite a success rate using the pre capture and 30fps, image quality is significantly better, so yes glad I upgraded.

A7V has been an excellent upgrade for me from the D5500 Nikon. Sharp photos, great in low light and awesome and fast autofocus.

Excellent camera, have done 2 studio shoots so far and have yet to find anything that needs improvement. I have the A7IV and thats also a great camera but the A7V is certainly better. Auto focus is amazingly quick, images with the 24-70 GM lens are tack sharp I had a mess around with the 30 FPS electronic shutter with pre-capture, the results were excellent and with practise and the right settings I have no doubt could be improved a lot further.

Hi Sony First of all Thank you so much for a excellent Camera, i would like to say that i have been using the Sony A7 Iv for few years and I was happy using it, but when Sony A7M5 was introduced I knew I wanted to upgrade after looking at the spec you had came out with. So i decided to buy the A7M5 ASAP. Well the moment came true when I actually had the camera in hand and tried using for the first time in wildlife, OMG the camera is absolutely a beast, like Autofocus, 30FPS, tracking, AI, iBIS, 4Axis Tilt Screen, BlackOut free, Wow the list goes on and on. The above list of features were missed out on the Sony A7IV and you can actually make out the difference between the two. The Sony A7M5 is absolutely a Beast . Also a big thanks to GP Pro ( Parthiv) for helping to my Camera at the earliest.

Upgraded from A7III and from a photography perspective I am left underwhelmed. Even in good light the photo rendering isn’t very sharp or clean. Hardly noticeable difference with the 8 year old A73. Video updates are good, screen it better but other than that I would have stuck to the A73 which is only a fraction slower and image quality nearly identical.

Wanted a camera to replace my A9II for speed and better resolution. The A7V is faster at 30fps and with PreCapture has been a revelation for my wildlife and particularly birds in flight photography. The sensor readout is faster enough and it’s nice to have 33 mp vs 24MP for a bit more cropability! The focussing is better than anything I have used before & I can only agree with many reviewers who say this is nearly as fast as the A1ii & A9iii cameras! Overall a brilliantly camera for my needs and a great companion to my A7RV which I love for its resolution. I would love to try the A7RVI & I’m sure it is amazing but these two cameras give me what I need & share batteries and battery grip. Also I think 68mp at 30fps might me a little too challenging for my computer and storage management when the 33MP gives me a sweet spot. I’m a stills shooter so can’t comment on the video aspects. PreCapture is amazing & so grateful that Sony added it to this camera!

I am so happy to use the product , Its so amazing...

Sony M5 is the Hybrid machine gun. The focusing system is too good

I bought it almost a month ago and i am so happy using it But it’s heating alot don’t know why using fast cardalso

I’ve been really impressed with the image quality from this camera. The level of detail is excellent, especially in well-focused shots—the sharp flower image shows great clarity and color accuracy. The background blur (bokeh) is very smooth and natural, which makes subjects stand out nicely. Low-light performance is also strong. The sunset shots retain good color and dynamic range, although shadows can get quite dark if not adjusted. Autofocus seems very capable when it locks correctly, but as seen in a couple of my flower shots, it can miss focus occasionally, especially with shallow depth of field. Overall, it’s a powerful and versatile camera that delivers professional-looking results, particularly for close-up and outdoor photography. With a bit of practice to master focus and settings, it performs exceptionally well.

I got the camera just before a safari trip and I must say its light and really fast camera. The feature set is as good as the top end full-frame cameras and you cant complain. The screen tilt and rotate was a big plus for me since I have been using the a1 for last 2 years and wanted to add a new camera to the bag. The buttons are well placed for access even without having to get your eye off the view finder. Battery life is also great. Video quality is just perfect since the files are not as large as the a1 and the smoothness and pic resolution is top class.

Having been an avid Nikon user for years (last was Z7II), I finally took the plunge and changed to the Sony A7V...... It does not disappoint, from easy to use menu's and customisable buttons, I was up and running straight away. The focus system is second to none, I now realise I should have changed years ago. Well done Sony.

Everything is good except the raw files like compressed raw and compressed hq are note open is some of software like lighroom and photos its showing file si damaged so please fix that issue.... thank you

I have been out with the A7v a few times and I absolutely love it.

Sony ILCE-a7M5 E-mount is a huge step up from where I was with a Panasonic DMC-G-80 and I was terrified I wouldn’t be able to manage such a new and powerful camera without significant help. How wrong I was, it’s intuitive, user friendly and a joy…so far!

I have upgrade from the a7lll to this a7v and it's a massive upgrade. I'm 99% photographer and my video once or twice a year. The images coming out of the Sony a7v are spectacular. Focus is these days on another level and the a7v is so quick to focus and once grabs the subject doesn't let go. The partially stacked sensor and 30fps blackout free is incredible, although I find myself shotting 20fps and using boost function if I want 30fps. Pre-capture too looks good and looking forward for a chance to putting this feature to the test. I have the Sony 200-600mm lens attached mainly for wildlife and as you can see by my photographs it's a fantastic combination.

Specification sheet never tells how good a camera is. I've been using my Sony A7v for a few weeks now and it ticked all my requirements. Dynamic range in photos taken using mechanical shutter is absolutely unbelievable. Excellent camera.

I bought this a Month ago and i did wedding with this beast and this is unstoppable....

After Struggling 2 months getting it on 29 January. From that day struggle worth it.. Cause of increased base iso to 8000..

The camera’s autofocus frequently misses the subject, even when using continuous tracking while the subject is moving. Additionally, the colors displayed on the camera screen are not accurate. Images appear bright and vibrant on the camera display, but when they are imported to a computer, they look noticeably dull and less vivid.

I recently traded my previous equipment, replacing a well known brand and moving over to Sony Mirrorless after reviewing and viewing items at a local camera shop. Its taking me a little while to adapt and learn all the features however this has not put me off what I gfeel has been a worthwhile positive change.

I am very excitement and satisfied for this Camera. I really love it. I like it does an awesome tool for me. II am very excitement and satisfied for this Camera. I really love it. I like it. Does an awesome tool for me. I really like it really like

Very nice quality & video quality is very good cinematic shot And very good stability

I bought this to upgrade my A7IV and I'm very pleased I did. The 4-axis screen is perfect, the auto-subject AF is very responsive and for video, the dynamic active stabilisation is so good. There are many other features I like but those are the main ones for me.

I bought the Sony A7 V last week and it’s amazing. I was torn between the IV and the V and wasn’t sure if spending an extra £1000 was worth it. Honestly, yes—if you plan to keep the camera long-term and want AI-supported features, it’s worth it. I’m really happy with it. Hopefully Sony releases a student cashback 😅😅

Picked up the Sony A7V last week and I’m genuinely impressed. As a dance, sports, and portrait photographer, this camera fits my workflow perfectly. Fast, reliable, and feels great in hand. The autofocus is excellent for movement, and paired with the 70–200mm f/2.8 GM II, it’s an absolute beast. Definitely worth buying.

The Sony a7V Superb in every sense. A true hybrid camera. Stunning speeds, stunning images. My best Sony camera to date

I bought this camera a month ago and am completely satisfied with it. I previously had a Sony ALPHA IV, and I can see a noticeable difference in image quality. The ‘PRO CAPTURE’ feature is an important one. The autofocus is much better. In short, it was an excellent purchase.

I upgraded from a Sony r iii but have used a Sony 9 and Sony 7A before. I love this new look it’s amazing thank you Sony. It works like a dream I would definitely recommend this to others. Large files so you have been warned.

Loving this camera n the price tag I shoot wildlife and this is the tool for the trade

I have moved from the A7R IV to the A7V - the camera is lighter & less MB which is a good thing in my case. The back view finder is amazing - does venery angle you could wish for and you can turn it and protect it. The menu is slightly easier to navigate - but having been sony for years - this was not a problem setting up my fav functions. I am only on continuous mode low - as boy that is fast / and it racks up the photos taken - so don't need yet ! the full 30 FPS. I did have to google which port and which setting to use to download and charge / downloading is quicker. I did also have to google which RAW format to use for Lightroom as currently only one supported. My previous camera was falling apart - so I am loving my new camera.

Ask a primarily videographer that also like to be able to take photos, the camera improves on my previous A7iv in so far as there is no crop in 4k video, better rolling shutter performance and angled LCD screen.

This is the perfect camera. I’ve had a lot of Sony cameras but for me this is the perfect combination of an excellent photography camera, as well as being great for video too.