Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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I spent SIX WEEKS testing the Sony A7 V for PHOTOGRAPHY vs Canon and more! EDIT: FE 70-200mm f4G does 16fps in AFC and 30fps in AFS
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00:00 - Sony A7 V introduction and what’s new
03:44 - SPONSOR Buy and sell used gear with MPB
04:44 - Sony A7 V design and controls
06:15 - Sony A7 V composition and vertical framing
07:25 - Sony A7 V vs A7 IV vs R6 III viewfinder quality
09:17 - Sony A7 V vs A7 IV vs R6 III screen quality
11:20 - Sony A7 V cards, ports and battery
14:07 - Sony A7 V lens mount and compatibility
15:29 - Sony A7 V sensor and quality settings
18:28 - Sony A7 V vs A7 IV vs R6 III vs S1 II resolution
22:54 - Sony A7 V vs A7 IV vs R6 III vs S1 II noise
26:16 - Sony A7 V Composite RAW Noise Reduction
27:57 - Sony A7 V vs A7 IV vs R6 III vs S1 II dynamic range
32:30 - Sony A7 V shutter types and exposures
34:23 - Sony A7 V vs A7 IV vs R6 III rolling shutter
38:19 - Sony A7 V vs A7 IV vs R6 III burst speed
38:40 - Sony A7 V SD vs CF Express for bursts
39:40 - Sony A7 V burst tests with different files and shutters
43:16 - Sony A7 V Pre-capture mode
45:09 - Sony A7 V IBIS SteadyShot Stabilization
46:24 - Sony A7 V autofocus and subject detection
47:22 - Sony A7 V vs Canon R6 III subject detection AF
50:52 - Sony A7 V birds in flight. Update: FE 70-200mm f4G does 16fps in AFC and 30fps in AFS
53:32 - Sony A7 V bracketing
53:47 - Sony A7 V vs Canon R6 III focus bracketing
55:58 - Sony A7 V interval timer and multiple exposure
56:46 - Sony A7 V sample images and verdict for photography

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