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Sony a7R IV mirrorless camera (Adorama | B&H) additional coverage (hands-on reports and reviews):

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The big surprise, the Sony a7r IV mirrorless camera, is now officially announced (product listings: Adorama | B&H, see the press event here, sample photos available here). It features the world’s first 35mm full-frame 61 MP back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor with latest-generation BIONZ X image processor:

• 15-stop[iii] dynamic range at low sensitivities, resulting in smooth natural gradations ranging from deep shadows to highlights
• High-speed continuous shooting at up to 10 fps[iv] with full AF / AE tracking for approx. 7 seconds[v] in full-frame mode with an increased buffer memory, and approximately three times more in APS-C mode
• 567 focal-plane phase-detection AF points covering 74% of image area and 425 contrast AF points
• Debut of Real-time Eye AF for movie recording[vi] and advanced Real-time Tracking[vii] plus Real-time Eye AF for still image recording
• Features an APS-C crop mode delivering stunning high resolution of 26.2MPii
• 5.76 million dot UXGA (Ultra-XGA) OLED Tru-Finder™ electric viewfinder with outstanding detail, brightness and contrast
• Upgraded connectivity and operability including high-speed Wi-Fi support, wireless PC remote connectivity[viii], FTP wireless transfer, faster data transfer via USB and more
• Professional 4K movie recording functionality including full pixel readout with no pixel binning in Super 35mm mode,[ix] S-Log3, HDR workflow support
• Multi Interface Shoe™ with digital audio interface deliver the high-quality sound recording with new Sony’s microphones and XLR adaptor
• Additional enhancements to the body design include an improved grip and button for improvised control with compact, lightweight body

Related videos and press release:

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Watch the official Sony press event live here (see the specs at the bottom of this post).

Liveblogging:

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Nobody expected that: today Sony will announce a new a7r IV mirrorless camera today (ILCE-7RM4) with a new 61MP sensor. There will be also a few new accessories: VG-C4EM (battery grip), ILCE-7RM4, and XLR-K3M.

Update – watch the liveblogging of the press event here:

Sony a7r IV mirrorless camera announcement

Update – the new a7r IV is now officially announced (product listings: Adorama | B&H):

Sony a7r IV mirrorless camera officially announced

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