Sony Alpha 7R IV: The world's first camera with a 61,0 MP rear light sensor.

Η Sony announced the latest addition to the top full frame mirrorless Alpha 7R series, the extremely flexible and powerful Alpha 7R IV (model ILCE-7RM4).

Η Sony's new full-frame camera, the new Alpha 7R IV offers stunning image quality with high resolution and high dynamic range, while maintaining excellent focus performance, continuous high-speed shooting and more.

A new level of image quality

New Alpha 7R IV features the newly designed Full-frame Exmor R CMOS image sensor with 35mm rear illumination with a resolution of 61,0 MP, the first in the world in its class. The design of the new sensor backlight and the effective noise reduction techniques are combined for extremely low noise performance, high sensitivity conditions, ensuring the absolute maximum image quality.

The camera also has an impressive dynamic range of 15 stages in low-sensitivity settings, resulting in smooth physical gradations ranging from deep shadows to bright spots, using algorithms from many of Alpha's latest cameras to maintain excellent quality. of colors.

This new full-frame model is equipped with an innovative 5-axis optical image stabilization system that has been precisely tuned to support high-resolution shooting, resulting in a 5,0-step shutter speed advantage. In addition, the diaphragm unit assembly has been carefully designed to reduce even the slightest movement that can cause blurring.

Η Alpha 7R IV It also includes Sony's 5.76 million dots UXGA OLED Tru-finder EVF, the highest resolution of any camera. With about 1,6 times the analysis of EVF in Alpha 7R III, the new viewfinder provides an extremely accurate, realistic depiction of the captured scene. The screen quality can be set to "Standard" or "High" mode and to a refresh rate of 60 fps or 120 fps to better suit the theme and shooting conditions.

In addition, the new camera has an advanced "Pixel Shift Multi Shooting" function, which composes up to 16 full resolution images. In this mode, the camera precisely shifts the sensor to a magnification of 1 or 0,5 pixels to capture 16 separate pixel-shift images, totaling 963,2 million pixels, which are then synthesized into a 240,8 image. , 19008 million pixels (12672 x XNUMX pixels) using the "Imaging Edge" computer application. Ideal for photographing architecture, art or any other stationary object, this enhanced function produces photos with a level of detail and color accuracy that is simply stunning.

Shot and focus speed

The new innovative full-frame mirrorless camera Alpha 7R IV can capture full resolution images at up to 10 fps with continuous and accurate AF / AE monitoring for approximately 7 seconds in full-frame, full resolution mode (JPEG / RAW) and approximately 3 seconds in APS-C crop mode, providing images 26,2MPⁱⁱ. These high-speed options ensure that fast-moving subjects / objects can be captured with great precision and incredible image detail.

Its upgraded focusing system Alpha 7R IV consists of 567 AF phase detection points covering about 74% of the image. There are also 425 AF contrast points that add more precision and reliability, in low light and in other situations that are best served with the AF contrast function. The higher density of the AF sensor and the improved tracking algorithms of the new camera produce a remarkable improvement, allowing the reliable monitoring of any complex movement but also of any sudden movements of the subjects with greater accuracy than ever.

Η Alpha 7R IV It also supports "Real-time Eye AF", which uses artificial intelligence to detect and process eye position data in real time, so that it stays focused on subjects' eyes with great precision. This is available for both animals and humans, with the option of "Eye AF" mode for either animals or humans depending on the shooting conditions. In addition, the "Real-time Tracking" function is available, which uses a newly developed object recognition algorithm to ensure complete monitoring and maintenance of the focus system. There is also an "anti-flicker" shooting function that automatically detects the presence of fluorescence or artificial lighting in a shooting environment to minimize any effect on the final image.

Improved connectivity for business workflow

The new full-frame camera Alpha 7R IV Sony is equipped with a variety of advanced connectivity features designed to enhance your business workflow. The new model includes wireless LAN connectivity to support the conventional 2,4 GHz band as well as a high speed 5 GHz band for faster and more stable data transfer. Wireless tethering shooting is also available in the new Alpha 7R IV, for the first time on Sony cameras. Request of many professional photographers, which will allow more freedom in the studio but also in other shooting locations, where the photographer can move freely without restrictions.

In addition to high-speed Wi-Fi and wireless PC connectivity, the new full-frame camera is equipped with a SuperSpeed ​​USB (USB 3.2 Gen 1) USB Type-C socket that supports ultra-fast data transfer, with almost dual data transfer speed achieved in conjunction with Imaging Edge software, compared to Alpha 7R III. It also supports background-transferable FTP data transfer, allowing photographers to send images to a specific remote FTP server while continuing to capture or preview images.

To support an efficient, high-speed business workflow connection, Sony has announced version 2.0 of its 'Imaging Edge' ('Remote' / 'Viewer' / 'Edit') application.

The "Remote" application allows users to control their cameras and watch live shots on their computer screen. The Viewer application is used to quickly preview, evaluate and select photos from large libraries, and the Edit app can develop RAW data into high quality photos.

To maximize the ease of image transfer when using the latest version of Sony's Imaging Edge Mobile application, the camera can now transfer images to a connected smartphone even if the device is turned off.

Features 4K high resolution and professional video production features

In addition to the impressive capabilities in taking still images, the new Alpha 7R IV performs extremely well as a robust movie production tool, offering 4K recording (3840 × 2160 pixels) and full pixel reading without the process of merging adjacent pixels (pixel binning) in Super 35mm mode. This ensures high quality 4K with great detail and depth. The S-Log 2 and S-Log 3 are also available to maximize color separation flexibility, while the S-Log 3 offers a total dynamic range of 14-stops. HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma) is also available at Alpha 7R IV to support an Instant HDR workflow.

For autofocus during video recording, the versatile new full-frame camera uses the "Fast Hybrid AF" system, which achieves faster, smoother and more stable autofocus - even if an object is temporarily moving in front of the subject. The camera also includes "Touch Tracking" functions during video recording, allowing the user to simply touch the screen on the subject they want to instantly gain focus.

New Alpha 7R IV also launches "Real-time Eye AF" for video recording, for the first time on any of Sony's cameras. When activated, the subject's eyes are automatically monitored with great precision and reliability, allowing the artist to focus on the content itself rather than on maintaining focus. The "Touch Tracking" function will automatically activate the "Eye AF" function when a human subject has been selected as the main subject.

Another notable feature of video capture is the addition of an additional digital audio interface to the "Multi Interface Shoe (" (MI Shoe) of the camera, allowing the new one to be connected directly. Microphone Shotgun ECM-B1M or his XLR-K3M XLR Adapter Kit to record clear, noise-free and high-quality sound. At the same time, there is the possibility for time-lapse video, as well as full HD recording up to 120 fps, slow and fast motion functions and much more.

Improved construction, design and adaptability

New Alpha 7R IV has several design and usability upgrades, with many of the customizations tailored to the needs of Sony's professional community.

To maximize durability, the new Alpha 7R IV It has upgraded resistance to dust and moisture, with additional sealing on all joints of the body, on the cover of the battery compartments and the accessory compartments. The camera is made of extremely light and durable magnesium alloy and has an extremely upgraded stable base with six mounting points.

Additional improvements to the body design include an improved grip for greater comfort and a safer grip on the hand, while the diameter and feedback for the "AF-ON" button has been increased. Also included is a redesigned multi-option joystick for further control and an exposure compensation lock, as well as a redesigned shape and a new rear switch position. At the request of many professional users, the new camera also includes two UHS-II compatible multimedia jacks, allowing for greater overall capacity and higher read / write speeds.

For added convenience, the camera recording setting is extended. Now, almost all camera settings can be saved and read from a memory card inserted. Up to 10 combinations can be stored on each individual card and uploaded to any camera body of the same type.

Despite measuring 1,5 pixels, battery life has been improved - by measuring CIPA for up to 670 still images per charge (using an LCD screen or up to 530 images with EVF). For extra uninterrupted operation, the new optional VG-C4EM Vertical handle has two NP-FZ100 batteries and the optional multi-battery adapter (NPA-MQZ1K) can hold up to four Z batteries. The body can also be charged via of the USB socket.

Availability

The new interchangeable lens camera Alpha 7R IV will be released in Europe in August 2019

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