Unprecedented maximum resolution and wider dynamic range for the Alpha ™ system, combined with high-speed performance in a compact, lightweight housing. Discover the new Sony Alpha a7R IV.
Sony Electronics Inc. announced this week (July 16) the latest addition to its famous line of mirrorless Alpha 7R Full Frame cameras: the extremely versatile and powerful Sony a7R IV.
- The new Alpha A7R IV camera.
- Sony’s highest resolution full-size camera.
- Delivers stunning image quality with high resolution and wide dynamic range.
- While maintaining excellent focus performance.
- High-speed transmission and more.
“We continue to drive innovation, push the boundaries and redefine digital camera performance expectations. “
Neal Manowitz, Vice President of Imaging Products and Solutions for America at Sony Electronics, said, adding:
“The new Sony Alpha A7R IV combines medium-sized image quality with high-speed recording, extremely fast focus, and a complete list of design, connectivity, and usage updates. Will this allow professional photographers, videographers and all other types of creators to capture content?in a way that wasn’t possible before?
The new mirrorless Alpha A7R IV features a new backlit CMOS image sensor with a full 35 mm frame with a resolution of 61. 0MP, the world’s first sensor of its kind. high sensitivity, ensuring maximum image quality. The new camera also has an impressive 15-point low-sensitivity dynamic range, providing fluid natural gradations ranging from deep shadows to high lights, and uses algorithms from the latest Alpha cameras to maintain excellent color reproduction.
This new full-size model is equipped with an innovative 5-axis optical image stabilization system that has been adjusted to support its high-resolution shooting capability, resulting in a 5. 5-step shutter speed advantage. redesigned to reduce the slightest movement that can cause blurring.
The Alpha A7R IV mirrorless digital camera also includes a higher resolution display compared to previously released models, a 5. 76 million point EVF UXGA OLED Tru viewfinder. and actual representation of the framed scene. Can you configure the display quality?Standard?And for an update frequency of 60 ips or 120 ips to better suit the subject and shooting conditions.
In addition, the new camera features an advanced multi-take pixel scrolling mode that generates up to 16 high-resolution images. In this mode, the camera accurately moves the sensor in single pixel or half pixel increments to capture 16 separate images per pixel, containing a total of 963. 2 million pixels of data, consisting of 240. 8 million pixels (19008 – 12672 pixels). Ideal for photographing architecture, art or any other static theme, this enhanced mode produces photos with a level of detail and impressive simplicity color accuracy.
The innovative new full-format Sony Alpha a7R IV camera can capture images at a maximum resolution of 10 ips with continuous and accurate AF/AE tracking for approximately seven seconds in full frame and full resolution (JPEG/RAW) mode and approximately three times longer in APS-C crop mode, providing 26. 2MP images. These high-speed options ensure that fast-moving subjects can be captured with extreme accuracy and incredible image detail.
Sony’s updated a7R IV focus system consists of 567 focal flat phase detection autofocus points covering approximately 74% of the image area. Contrast AF Higher AF sensor density and advanced tracking algorithms in the new camera produce a significant improvement in tracking performance, en enables reliable tracking of subject complex movements and sudden subject movements more accurately than ever before.
Sony’s Alpha a7R IV full-frame also supports real-time AF Eye AF, which uses artificial intelligence to detect and process eye location data in real time, blocking and maintaining focus on the subject’s eye with extreme precision. It’s available for animals, and humans. Real-time control is also available, which uses a newly developed subject recognition algorithm to track and maintain the focus system. There is also an anti-flash mode, which automatically detects the presence of fluorescent or artificial lighting in a recording environment to minimize any impact on the final image.
The new Sony A7R IV camera is equipped with a variety of advanced connectivity features designed to enhance workflow. The new model includes a wireless LAN function to support the conventional 2. 4GHz band, as well as a high-speed 5GHz band for higher speed and more Stable data transfer. Remote wireless connectivity for PC is also available on the new Sony Alpha a7R IV Mirrorless, the first for Sony cameras. Requested by many active professionals, this allows much more freedom in studio and on-site sessions, allowing the photographer to move freely and without restriction.
In addition to Wi-Fi and high-speed wireless connectivity for PC, the new full-size camera is equipped with a SuperSpeed USB Type-C connector, usb 3. 2 supports extremely fast wired data transmission, with near-fast duplicate data transfer speed, obtained in combination with Edge Imaging software. It also supports FTP data transfer with background transfer capability, allowing photographers to upload images to a specific remote FTP server while recording or examining images.
To support a connected, efficient, high-speed enterprise workflow, Sony has announced version 2. 0 of its “Imaging Edge” desktop applications (“Remote?/? Viewer?/?Edit?). The remote? Allows users to control the cameras and monitor live recording on the PC screen; The “Viewer” is used to quickly preview, evaluate, and select photos from large libraries; and the “Edit” app can develop RAW data into high-quality photos for delivery.
To maximize the convenience of image transfer, using the latest version of the Sony Imaging Edge Mobile app, the camera can now transfer images to a connected smartphone, even if the camera is turned off.
In addition to its impressive still image capability, the new Sony Alpha A7R IV digital camera delivers outstanding performance as a serious shooting tool, offering 4K recordings (3840-2160 pixels) across the entire width of the image sensor and full pixel reading. pixels in Super 35 mm mode. This ensures high-quality 4K images with exceptional details and depth. S-Log 2 and S-Log 3 are also available to maximize color calibration flexibility, with S-Log 3 offering a total of 14 dynamic range points. HLG) is also available on Sony Alpha a7R IV to support Instant HDR workflow.
For video autofocus, does the versatile new full-size camera use a refined AF fast hybrid system that allows faster, smoother and more stable autofocus during video recording, even if an object moves temporarily in front of the desired subject?The camera also includes touch tracking function when recording movies, allowing the user to simply tap the screen on the desired subject for instant acquisition.
Another notable video feature is the addition of a digital audio interface to the camera’s multi-interface shoe (MI shoe), allowing direct digital connection of the new Shotgun ECM-B1M microphone or XLR-K3M adapter kit. XLR for high quality audio and noise recording. Interval shots are available to create time-lapse videos, as well as Full HD recording up to 120fps, slow and fast motion functions and more.
The new full-format Sony Mirrorless Alpha a7R IV has several design and usability updates, with many settings implemented directly by the voice of Sony’s professional community.
To maximize durability, the new Sony Alpha A7R IV offers updated dust and moisture resistance, with additional sealing at all body seams, battery compartment cover and support slots. The camera is built with an extremely light and durable magnesium alloy and also features an extra firm lens mount enhanced by six screws.
Additional improvements in body design include better grip for comfort and hand safety; larger diameter and feedback for the “AF-ON” button; A new multi-selector joystick design for impromptu control; A lock button on the exposure compensation wheel; and a redesigned shape and a new position for the rear dial. With the demand of many commercial users, the new camera also includes two multimedia locations compatible with UHS-II memory cards, allowing for higher overall capacity and faster read/write speeds.
For convenience, the camera configuration record is extensive. Now, almost all camera settings can be recorded and read from an inserted memory card. Up to 10 combinations can be stored on any individual card and loaded into any camera case of the same model.
Despite the increase in the number of pixels compared to the mirrorless Sony a7R III, battery life has been improved with a measurement of up to 670 frames per charge using the LCD screen, or 530 images with EVF. For an even more uninterrupted run time, the new Sony VG-C4EM battery handle includes two NP-FZ100 batteries, and the optional Sony Multi-Battery Adapter Kit (NPA-MQZ1K) can accommodate up to four Z batteries. The body can also be powered via the USB connector.
The manufacturer also announced a variety of new accessories to complement the new Sony a7R IV camera, including:
The Sony VG-C4EM battery handle? A vertical handle that offers the same operation and handling, including better resistance to dust and moisture; Doubles battery life and allows THE USB battery to charge through the camera housing
Sony ECM-B1M Shotgun Microphone? Eight high-performance microcapsules and advanced digital signal processing provide three selectable directivity standards in a compact microphone approximately 99. 3 mm (4 inches) in length with super-directional capture; When connected to the Sony a7R IV mirrorless camera via its multi-shoe interface with support for the digital audio interface, audio is transferred directly to the digital camera, achieving the highest possible quality without noise or degradation
Sony XLR-K3M bi-channel XLR kit with audio adapter?Two XLR/TRS connectors combined and a 3. 5mm stereo mini jack for microphone and line input, with extended control that facilitates post-processing workflow; Connected to Sony Alpha a7R IV via the multi-shoe interface with support for the digital audio interface, audio is transferred directly to the digital camera for the highest possible audio quality without noise or degradation; The extension cable provided for audio provides additional flexibility to secure the camera with equipment, cage or stand
SDXC SF-M Series rugged card? The Sony SDXC SF-M Ultra-Tough UHS-II card with ultra-fast speeds of up to 277MB/s is ideal for shooting in difficult circumstances and simplifies post-recording workflow; provided with file recovery software (compatible with Mac OS and Windows)
Sony MRW-S3 Memory Card Reader? Fast USB hub for PC with UHS-II SD/microSD drive, compatible with second generation USB 3. 1 and USB Power Delivery (USB PD) 100W, which contributes to an efficient workflow thanks to ultra-fast and stable backup on PC or SSD
The new full-size camera with Alpha A7R IV interchangeable lenses is expected to be released in September 2019 in North America, but here in Brazil it has not yet been officially announced when it will be available. The new Battery Grip VG-C4EM Vertical, Shotgun ECM-B1M microphone and new XLR-K3M XLR adapter kit are also expected to be released between September and October 2019.
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