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Sony A7R VI | kit check

Hybrid hustle Want the highest-res full- frame stills camera? Well this is it. And it’s even fast enough for action and boasts huge video spec

Readout speeds are significantly quicker than previous A7R models many filmmakers may actually prefer for documentary or cinema-style shooting. Sadly, there is no 240fps, even in HD mode for super slow-motion. That’s the domain of the A1, A7S III and A9 series.

has been massively improved compared to the older A7R V. Sony’s previous high- resolution bodies produced visible skew during fast pans, but the new stacked sensor speeds up readout times and makes handheld movement more usable. Detail overload For most, 4K is where the A7R VI shines. The camera records 4K up to 60p and 4K∕120p – both available with no crop, oversampled from 5K. The 10-bit 4:2:2 footage is detailed and clean, especially when paired with Sony’s S-Cinetone colour profile or S-Log 3 for grading. Super 35 mode is also impressive. Here the camera oversamples from 6.3K down to 4K for beautifully detailed footage that

Compress to impress A choice of Raw options gives creators a balance between speed and ultimate detail

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