Sony Alpha ILCE-7R Mark IV + SEL FE 24mm f1.4 GM

Sony Alpha ILCE 7R IV Body

The extremely versatile and powerful Alpha 7R IV is Sony's highest resolution camera to date. It offers impressive image quality with high resolution and wide dynamic range with consistently outstanding focus performance, high-speed continuous shooting and many other features.

These include the world's first back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS 35 mm full-frame image sensor with 61 MP and the latest generation BIONZ X image processor, real-time focus with eye detection for movie recording as well as extended real-time tracking plus real-time AF with eye detection for photo recording and a mode with APS-C crop at an impressively high resolution of 26.2 MP. The camera supports advanced networking and operability for high-speed WiFi, wireless remote PC networking, wireless FTP transfer or faster USB data transfer. The Alpha 7R IV enables professional 4K movie shooting with full pixel display without pixel binning in Super 35mm mode. It also features S-Log 3 and support for HDR workflows. When using the new microphones from Sony with XLR adapter, the Multi Interface Shoe with digital audio interface delivers recordings in high sound quality.

A new dimension in image quality

The Alpha 7R IV is equipped with a newly developed back-illuminated 35 mm full-frame CMOS image sensor with a resolution of 61 MP - the first of its kind in the world. The new sensor's back-illuminated design and effective noise reduction ensure ultra-low noise and high sensitivity for maximum image quality. In addition, the camera offers an impressive 15 stops of dynamic range at low sensitivity for seamless, natural gradations from dark shadows to bright highlights. Algorithms adopted from the latest Alpha cameras also ensure outstanding colour reproduction.

This new full-frame model incorporates an innovative 5-axis image stabilization system that has been optimized for the high-resolution shooting capabilities of this camera, allowing a shutter speed advantage of 5.5 stops to be achieved. The shutter has also been adapted to reduce even small movements that could otherwise cause camera shake

. The Alpha 7R IV's viewfinder also features the highest resolution of any camera from Sony: an electronic UXGA OLED Tru-Finder with 5.76 million pixels. This is around 1.6 times the resolution of the electronic viewfinder of the Alpha 7R III, meaning that this new viewfinder reproduces every motif ultra-accurately and true to life. A standard or high display quality and a refresh rate of 60 or 120 frames per second can be set for optimum adaptation to the subject and shooting conditions. In

addition, the Pixel Shift Multi Shooting mode has been further developed for the new camera, which composes up to 16 images in full resolution. In this mode, the camera precisely shifts the sensor in 1 or 0.5 pixel increments to create 16 individual images with different pixel counts and a total of 963.2 million pixels. These are then combined in the [Imaging Edge] desktop application to create an image with 240.8 million pixels (19,008 x 12,672 pixels). This optimized mode is ideal for architectural photography, fine art photography and all other static subjects and produces images with highly impressive detail and color accuracy.

Shooting and focusing speed

The innovative new Alpha 7R IV full-frame mirrorless camera can shoot at up to 10 frames per second with consistently accurate AF/AE tracking for approximately 7 seconds - each at full resolution - in full-frame 61 MP (JPEG/RAW) or approximately 3x as long in APS-C sized 26.2 MP mode. These high-speed options also capture fast-moving subjects ultra-accurately and with impressive detail.

The Alpha 7R IV's advanced focusing system includes 567 AF phase detection points covering around 74% of the image area, plus 425 AF contrast points for added accuracy and reliability in low light and other shooting situations where contrast AF is ideal. The new camera's higher AF sensor density and revised tracking algorithms significantly improve tracking performance, so that even complex or sudden subject movements are now tracked more reliably and accurately than ever before.

The Alpha 7R IV also supports Real-Time AF with Eye Detection, which uses artificial intelligence to detect and process eye position in real time, providing ultra-precise focus on the subject's eye throughout. This function is available for people and animals. Depending on the shooting situation, you can choose between AF with animal or human eye detection. A real-time tracking function is also available, which uses a newly developed subject recognition algorithm to ensure even more precise subject tracking and permanent focusing system tracking. The anti-flicker shooting mode automatically detects neon light and artificial lighting and minimizes the corresponding effects on the final image.

Optimized networking for professional workflows

The new Alpha 7R IV full-frame camera from Sony is equipped with a range of advanced networking features for professional workflows. The new model offers WLAN with support for the standard 2.4 GHz band as well as the 5 GHz high-speed band for faster and more stable data transfer. A wireless remote PC networking function (wireless tethering shooting) is also available with the new Alpha 7R IV - a first for Sony cameras. This feature, requested by many professionals, opens up new freedoms for studio and on-location shooting - photographers can now move around freely.

In addition to high-speed WiFi and wireless PC networking, the new full-frame camera is also equipped with a SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.2 Gen 1) USB Type-C port, which supports ultra-fast data transfer and, in combination with Imaging Edge software, almost doubles the data transfer rate compared to the Alpha 7R III. The camera also features FTP data transfer, which sends images to a specified remote FTP server while images are still being captured or reviewed.

To support efficient, networked high-speed workflows for professionals, Sony announced version 2.0 of the Imaging Edge desktop applications (Remote/Viewer/Edit). Remote allows users to control cameras and monitor live footage from the PC screen. Viewer" allows users to quickly preview, rate and select photos from large libraries. Edit" can be used to create high-quality images from RAW data, while

the latest version of the Imaging Edge Mobile application from Sony can now transfer images to a connected smartphone even when disconnected from the power supply.

4K and professional movie functions with high resolution

In addition to its impressive photo shooting capabilities, the Alpha 7R IV is also an excellent movie camera with 4K video recording (3840 x 2160 pixels) and full pixel display without pixel binning in Super 35mm mode, delivering 4K content with high detail and outstanding depth. S-Log 2 and S-Log 3 also ensure highly flexible color design and S-Log 3 offers a dynamic range of up to 14 levels. HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma)[xiv] is also available with the Alpha 7R IV to support direct HDR workflows.

For autofocus when shooting video, this versatile new full-frame camera uses an optimized fast hybrid autofocus system that speeds up autofocus when filming, making it more seamless and stable - even when an object temporarily moves in front of the subject.

The new Alpha 7R IV is the first camera from Sony with real-time AF with eye detection for movie shooting. When this function is activated, the subject's eye is automatically tracked with ultra-precision and ultra-reliability, allowing the filmmaker to concentrate on the subject instead of having to worry about focusing. The Touch Tracking function also automatically starts AF with eye detection when a person is selected as the subject.

Another notable feature for video recording is the new digital audio interface on the camera's Multi Interface Shoe (MI Shoe), which can be used to directly connect the new ECM-B1M Shotgun Microphone for high-quality, low-noise audio recording or the XLR-K3M XLR Adapter Kit. Interval recording for time-lapse videos as well as Full HD recording at up to 120 frames per second, slow motion and time-lapse and many other functions are also available.

Optimization of construction, design and customization options

The design and operating options of the new Alpha 7R IV have been revised. Many of the wishes of the Sony professional community have been taken into account.

The Alpha 7R IV has been further optimized for maximum resistance to dust and splash water. All connection points on the housing, the battery compartment cover and the media slots have been additionally sealed. In addition, the camera is made of an ultra-light and ultra-resistant magnesium alloy and is equipped with a revised extra-firm lens mount with six screws.

Other improvements to the body design include a redesigned grip that fits better and more securely in the hand, a larger diameter and optimized feedback of the AF ON button, a redesigned multi-select joystick for spontaneous control, a lock button for the exposure compensation dial and a new shape and position of the rear dial. At the request of many professional photographers, the new camera is also equipped with two UHS-II-compatible media slots, which extend the general range of functions and enable faster read/write operations.

The options for saving settings have been expanded for greater ease of use. Almost all camera settings can now be saved to and loaded from a memory card. Up to 10 combinations can be stored on one card and loaded into any camera body of the same type.

Despite the 1.5x pixel count, battery life has also been improved - with a CIPA measurement of up to 670 shots (via LCD, 530 shots via electronic viewfinder) per charge. To further extend the operating time, the optional VG-C4EM vertical grip holds two NP-FZ100 batteries and the optional multi-battery adapter (NPA-MQZ1K) can hold up to four Z batteries. The housing can also be supplied with power via the USB port.

• The world's first back-exposed Exmor RTM CMOS full-frame sensor with 61 MP and the latest generation BIONZ X image processor offers an impressive dynamic range of 15 stops
• Up to 240 MP thanks to Pixel Shift Multi Shooting function
• First UXGA OLED Tru-Finder with 5.76 million pixels (highest viewfinder resolution of

all Sony cameras

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• frames/second with continuous AF/ AE tracking & 567 phase AF points
• 5-axis image stabilizer
• Real-time AF with eye detection for photography & for the first time also for filming
• Mode for APSC cropping at high resolution of 26.2 MP
• Advanced networking and operation:
• Dual UHS-II slot, support for high-speed WiFi (up to 5GHz), wireless remote PC networking (wireless tethering), wireless FTP transfer in the background
• Professional 4K video recording thanks to full pixel display without pixel binning in Super 35mm mode, S-Log3, HDR
• Multi-Interface Shoe with digital audio interface for recordings in high sound quality
• Improved dust and splash protection thanks to additional sealing and revised extra-sturdy lens mount

Sony SEL FE 24mm f1.4 GM

Outstanding resolution at f1.4 in a fixed focal length mobile lens

Utilizing a variety of leading technologies, the G Master delivers consistently high resolution and smooth, natural bokeh - even at the widest aperture of F1.4. This compact lens is the lightest in its class for maximum E-mount portability. It also offers a fast, precise AF drive and great control and reliability, making it a perfect choice for professionals.

Excellent resolution from the center of the image to the edge

Two XA elements (extremely aspherical), one of which is for the front element, successfully compensate for coma, field curvature and astigmatism, which are common problems with wide-angle lenses with large apertures. This ensures excellent resolution from the center of the image to the edge, even at the largest aperture of F1.4.

Aspherical glass elements to suppress color deviations

Three ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements have been integrated into the optical path of the lens to reduce axial and lateral chromatic aberrations and ensure optimum sharpness throughout the image.

Compact, lightweight design

The new optical design uses two XA elements (one for the front lens) to reduce the overall diameter of the lens and, in combination with the newly developed Direct Drive SSM focus drive system (DDSSM), makes the very light weight of just 445 grams possible. This size and weight-reduced lens is therefore perfect for compact E-mount housings.

Nano AR coating for fewer reflections

Nano AR original coating technology from Sony effectively eliminates internal reflections and ghosting to achieve optimum contrast and clarity in the widest possible range of shooting conditions. (1. nano-coating/ 2. glass/ 3. light quantity)

State-of-the-art optical design for faithful reproduction of point sources

The state-of-the-art optical design with two XA precision elements removes sagittal reflections, a common aberration in large aperture lenses. Sagittal reflections lead to an unnatural distribution of point light sources, reminiscent of a bird spreading its wings, which is amplified at the edge of the image. The natural reproduction of point sources is important for night shots with stars or city lights, for example. (1) Star shot with the FE 24mm F1.4 GM free of sagittal reflections. 2. strong sagittal reflections in a star shot with a conventional 24 mm lens with F1.4).

Newly designed DDSSM system optimized for the lens

The newly designed, powerful Direct Drive SSM Focus Drive System (DDSSM) reduces size and weight while providing approximately three times the thrust of the previous system. The increased performance of the new DDSSM system provides a faster, more accurate and quieter autofocus drive - for outstanding performance in both still and movie shooting.

Eleven blades for wonderful bokeh

The aperture mechanism of the lens consists of 11 blades, which are common for α lenses, and is designed in a ring shape to achieve a virtually perfect circular aperture - even when stopped down by 1 or 2 stops. This makes it easy to achieve an aesthetic, round bokeh. Such a uniformly soft background bokeh emphasizes the subject vividly.

Easy unlocking for video recordings

The aperture ring provides the immediacy and responsiveness that professionals need for both photo and film shoots. The ON/OFF click switch engages or disengages the click stops on the aperture ring as required. The engagement of the click stops is a tactile confirmation that makes it easier to estimate by feel how far the ring has been changed and is therefore well suited for photo shoots. When the stops are not engaged, the aperture ring rotates smoothly and quietly for seamless, silent control when filming.

High reliability in the most difficult conditions

The rubber-coated focus ring is easy to control even at low temperatures. A locking button for the lens hood prevents it from accidentally coming loose during transportation. The dust and moisture-proof design increases reliability when used outdoors.

Smooth, versatile operation

The focus hold button can be configured via the housing menu. This allows the user to directly access a second function assigned to the focus hold button, such as split lines to check the composition in landscape shots, or white balance to adjust it to the prevailing lighting conditions or to create a specific mood.

Versatile focus control at the touch of a button

The focus adjustment switch allows you to quickly switch between autofocus and manual focus depending on the shooting conditions.

Fluorine coating on the front element

The fluorine coating on the front element resists fingerprints, dust, water, oil and mud. If contamination does occur, the lens surface is easy to clean.

Excellent response and differentiated linear focus control

The focus ring offers MF with linear response for precise, responsive focus control. Focusing changes linearly according to the rotation of the focus ring, providing the immediate control required for fast and precise manual focusing.