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Alpha 7 IV - Full-frame Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera
Hybrid 33MP up to 10FPS, up to 4K 60p, 7k oversmpled for 4K 30p, 5-axis stabilization
$2,499.99
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Product highlights
- 33MP1 full-frame Exmor R™ back-illuminated CMOS sensor
- 8x more powerful2, next generation BIONZ XR™ image processing engine
- Up to 4K 60p11 10-bit 4:2:2 w/ full pixel readout in all rec. formats
- 7K oversampling full-frame 4K11 30p 10-bit 4:2:2 w/ no pixel binning
- Real-time Eye-AF for humans, animals, birds for photo and movie
- S-Cinetone, S-Log3, HLG and 10 Creative Look presets in-camera
- Advanced movie features; Focus Map16, Breathing Comp14., AF Assist17
- UVC/UAC live streaming up to 4K 15p/1080 60p w/ internal recording
- Low noise images w/ ISO up to 204800 and 15+stop dynamic range3
- 5-axis in-body image stabilization and Active Mode18 for handheld movie
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Beyond basic.
For a new generation of imagemakers.
For a new generation of imagemakers.
With groundbreaking performance in both still and movie recording, the α7 IV is the ideal hybrid, providing breathtaking imagery along with on-the-spot delivery and distribution. The α7 IV is a camera designed to bring to life the artistic visions of today's creators.
Basic has never been this good
Prepare to be inspired. The α7 IV's true-to-life resolution and remarkable AI-powered autofocus complement a range of world-class features at the cutting edge of imaging technology.
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AT A GLANCE
Top 6 Features
A brand-new imaging experience
Still photography without compromise
Reliable autofocus, impressive speed
Movie imagery, moving ever forward
A new era of image communication
For performance
A brand-new imaging experience
Flagship-quality still and movie imaging
Share the moment as it happens
Newly developed 33MP1 full-frame back-illuminated CMOS image sensor
Delivering outstanding performance and excellent image quality in both stills and movies, the α7 IV's new 33.0 megapixel1 Exmor R™ CMOS image sensor provides high-speed readout, high sensitivity, low noise, and highly accurate color reproduction.
Flagship-level image processing with BIONZ XR™
The α7 IV uses the latest image processor to offer greatly enhanced performance, with improved image quality and colour reproduction. Fast processing speeds facilitate comfortable continuous shooting as well as responsive operation while performing data transfers.
Still photography without compromise
Higher resolution, better color reproduction
The new 33MP1 image sensor and processing engine raise the bar for image quality
In addition to boasting a larger pixel count and higher resolution than the α7 III, the α7 IV and its powerful Exmor R sensor represent a significant evolution of Sony's original image technology, for improvements that go beyond mere numbers. Experience new levels of color gradation and detail rendering as well as soft, natural-looking human skin textures.
In addition to boasting a larger pixel count and higher resolution than the α7 III, the α7 IV and its powerful Exmor R sensor represent a significant evolution of Sony's original image technology, for improvements that go beyond mere numbers. Experience new levels of color gradation and detail rendering as well as soft, natural-looking human skin textures.
Beautiful images with reduced noise
Building on the capabilities of the back-illuminated image sensor, the BIONZ XR engine reveals even higher subjective resolution combined with exquisite detail and texture even in medium and high sensitivity ranges. Impressively low levels of noise are achieved throughout the standard range of ISO 100-51200 (expandable to ISO 50-204800 for stills and ISO 100-102400 for movies).
Wide, 15-stop2 dynamic range
Taking advantage of the camera's full dynamic range of 15 stops2, the α7 IV uses image data from the sensor's 33.0 megapixels1 to render remarkably delicate detail in landscapes and scenery. This stunning image quality is based on Sony's unrivalled experience at the front lines of both still-image and movie creation.
Quickly set the visual mood with ten Creative Look presets
A selection of ten Creative Look presets and eight parameters can quickly craft a mood for your still images, movies and live streams. And since no post-editing is needed, you can share your vision immediately after shooting.
10-bit HEIF3 still-image format for smooth gradations
Along with conventional RAW and JPEG, you can choose the HEIF (High Efficiency Image File) format for still-image capture. Smooth 10-bit colour depth provides realistic reproduction of skies and portrait subjects where subtle, natural gradation is essential.
5-axis optical image stabilisation
Up to 5.5-step4 shutter-speed compensation from the in-body stabilisation unit
The α7 IV's high-precision stabilisation unit and gyro sensors work together with image-stabilisation algorithms to achieve up to 5.5 steps3 of shutter-speed compensation, to maximise the high-resolution performance of the camera's 33.0MP1 image sensor.
The α7 IV's high-precision stabilisation unit and gyro sensors work together with image-stabilisation algorithms to achieve up to 5.5 steps3 of shutter-speed compensation, to maximise the high-resolution performance of the camera's 33.0MP1 image sensor.
Sony's flash units coordinate with the camera's face-detection system
Sony's latest flash units communicate fully with the α7 IV, leveraging its powerful face detection capabilities to adjust exposure to produce natural-looking skin tones5. Precise white balance synchronisation and P-TTL metering, at up to the ‘Hi’ level of continuous-burst speeds, reliably expose even fast-moving subjects with quick lighting changes, for unmatched dependability and creative possibilities.
External control of flash units
For greater convenience during shoots, compatible flash and radio wireless commander units connected to the α7 IV can now be controlled directly from the camera interface.
Reliable autofocus, impressive speed
Fast Hybrid AF, evolved
The Fast Hybrid AF system, combining phase-detection AF and contrast-detection AF, has evolved even further to achieve greater speed, accuracy and tracking performance. With Sony's 4D FOCUS, a wide, dense AF area covers roughly 94% of the image area for both stills and movies with 7596 phase-detection AF points.
10-frame-per-second7 continuous shooting with fast buffer release
Both the mechanical and electronic shutters allow you to shoot more than 800 frames8 at up to 10 fps7 with AF/AE tracking, thanks to the α7 IV's high-capacity buffer memory, speedy BIONZ XR processor and improved memory-card writing speed.
Sony's smart AI-based Real-time Tracking9
Sony's unique subject recognition algorithm uses colour, pattern (brightness), and subject distance (depth) data to rapidly process spatial information in real time. AI is used to detect and track the eyes and face of the subject (human, animal or bird) with extremely high precision. Just select the subject to track, then leave it to the camera.
Improved Real-time Eye AF
Keeping the targeted eye in focus so you can concentrate on composition
The high speed of the latest image processing engine provides a significant boost to Real-time Eye AF performance, even when the subject is looking up, down, or sideways. It is also possible to use Touch Tracking to initiate Real-time Tracking of any subject in the frame, simultaneously initiating Real-time Eye AF if an eye is detected, simply by touching the screen.
The high speed of the latest image processing engine provides a significant boost to Real-time Eye AF performance, even when the subject is looking up, down, or sideways. It is also possible to use Touch Tracking to initiate Real-time Tracking of any subject in the frame, simultaneously initiating Real-time Eye AF if an eye is detected, simply by touching the screen.
Pet photos made easy
Fast, accurate focus for difficult animal shots10
By setting the camera's subject detection type to "Animal" in advance, you can automatically detect and track an animal's eyes9, for greater success in both wildlife shots and photos and movies of your pets at home. Animal-eye detection has been improved, with reliable tracking and accurate focus even when the animal's face is upside down.
By setting the camera's subject detection type to "Animal" in advance, you can automatically detect and track an animal's eyes9, for greater success in both wildlife shots and photos and movies of your pets at home. Animal-eye detection has been improved, with reliable tracking and accurate focus even when the animal's face is upside down.
Real-time Eye AF for birds10
Bird-eye detection supported for both still shots and movies
For the first time in the α series, bird-eye detection is available in movies as well as still shots – simply preset the subject to "bird". The camera's astonishing speed and precision allow automatic tracking of a specific bird10, whether it's perched somewhere or in flight, keeping the eye in steady focus despite any fast and unpredictable movements.
For the first time in the α series, bird-eye detection is available in movies as well as still shots – simply preset the subject to "bird". The camera's astonishing speed and precision allow automatic tracking of a specific bird10, whether it's perched somewhere or in flight, keeping the eye in steady focus despite any fast and unpredictable movements.
Movie imagery, moving ever forward
4K 60p11 movies with smooth, natural-looking capture
It is now possible to record movies at up to 4K 60p11 with full pixel readout and without binning, taking advantage of the α7 IV's brand-new image sensor and wide dynamic range for smooth images of fast-moving subjects.
7K12 oversampling for beautifully expressive, richly detailed images
When recording 4K13 movies at up to 30p, full-frame 7K oversampling is possible, resulting in high-resolution, highly detailed 4K13. Select the mode that best suits your purpose, and let the camera deliver.
Next-level image quality with 10-bit 4:2:2 recording
Make in-camera recordings with the amazing richness of 10-bit depth and 4:2:2 color sampling, with either Long GOP or All-Intra frame encoding, for far greater flexibility in image grading, post-processing and compositing.
All-Intra encoding supported in addition to Long GOP
All-Intra14 recording encodes every frame independently, at bitrates of up to 600Mbps15, capturing complex motion more accurately and allowing more efficient editing workflows.
[1] All-Intra (All-I) [2] Long GOP [3] Group of Pictures
[1] All-Intra (All-I) [2] Long GOP [3] Group of Pictures
Superior quality and smaller file sizes with XAVC HS16
The XAVC HS16 recording format uses HEVC/H.265 encoding to achieve twice the compression efficiency of AVC/H.264 encoding, for superior image quality and smaller, space-saving file sizes.
Choose your look, for more expressive movies
Support for S-Cinetone™, Creative Look and S-Log3
The S-Cinetone colour matrix, based on technology acquired through development of CineAlta cameras such as the VENICE, produces an impressive look with beautiful skin tones without post-editing. The Creative Look presets create other interesting visual moods in-camera, or you can use S-Log3 gamma to access the camera's full dynamic range (15+ stops17) for smoother post-production workflows.
The S-Cinetone colour matrix, based on technology acquired through development of CineAlta cameras such as the VENICE, produces an impressive look with beautiful skin tones without post-editing. The Creative Look presets create other interesting visual moods in-camera, or you can use S-Log3 gamma to access the camera's full dynamic range (15+ stops17) for smoother post-production workflows.
New Breathing Compensation18
The a7 IV leverages our parallel lens and camera development to provide innovative Focus Breathing Compensation, exclusively for Sony’s E-mount lenses. By minimising the field-of-view shift that can occur, during movie shooting, when you rack focus with some lenses, you can achieve impressive results – for new creative possibilities from a diverse range of Sony’s E-mount lenses.
Focus Map to visualise depth of field
Answering a request from professional creators, the brand-new Focus Map feature lets you easily visualise depth of field when you're shooting19. In use, focus (depth map) information is overlaid on a display of the live view in real time, so you can easily see which areas are in or out of focus.
AF Assist20 supports focus transitions when using AF
Inherited from the Cinema Line FX6, the AF Assist function smoothly switches between auto and manual focus. Rack focusing is possible by rotating the focus ring to switch into MF and shift focus to a different subject, with AF resumed when ring rotation stops.
Focus fine-tuning for true creative freedom
Fine-tuned focus features, also used in higher-end models like the α1 and the α7S III, enable creative movie options like rack focus, quick switches of AF target, and highly customisable subject tracking sensitivity.
High-performance ‘Active Mode’ image stabilisation
Reliable support for handheld movie shooting
Active Mode21 stabilisation for movie shooting is built on the camera's highly accurate stabilisation unit, gyro sensors and sophisticated algorithms. It precisely detects the required amount of compensation and applies stabilisation, providing stable 4K movie shooting22 without compromising the α7 IV's compact size and mobility.
Active Mode21 stabilisation for movie shooting is built on the camera's highly accurate stabilisation unit, gyro sensors and sophisticated algorithms. It precisely detects the required amount of compensation and applies stabilisation, providing stable 4K movie shooting22 without compromising the α7 IV's compact size and mobility.
Beautiful imagery with better image stabilisation
Because the α7 IV records gyro and lens data as metadata, you can use Catalyst Browse/Prepare software23,24 to further smooth camera shake and make adjustments to image stabilisation even after shooting
Digital audio interface for excellent sound quality
The Multi Interface (MI) Shoe enables cable-less connection, directly transferring the digital audio signal for high-quality sound without degradation, while also supplying power and eliminating concerns about mic batteries.
Integrated microphone wind noise reduction
Using newly developed signal-processing technology, when wind-noise reduction25 is set to "Auto" and wind noise is detected, the noise will be greatly reduced without affecting other sounds.
A new era of image communication
Instantly turn your α7 IV into a web camera
All it takes is a USB connection to turn the full-frame α7 IV into a high-performance webcam. There's no need for complicated advance setup, just connect the camera to a computer or smartphone via USB26, select "Live Stream (USB Streaming)", and you're set.
4K13 / Full HD Live
The α7 IV supports UVC (USB Video Class) / UAC (USB Audio Class) standards that are usually included in USB cameras, so there's no need to prepare dedicated software in advance. Just connect via USB and get ready to go live at up to 4K resolution27.
Quick and easy setup for live streaming
Photo of a person attaching a USB cable to the camera Quick and easy setup for live streaming
The α7 IV makes live streaming easy. When you connect to a computer via USB, the USB function selection menu will pop up on the camera display. Simply select "Live Stream (USB Streaming)" and you'll switch to that mode immediately, without needing any advance setup.
The α7 IV makes live streaming easy. When you connect to a computer via USB, the USB function selection menu will pop up on the camera display. Simply select "Live Stream (USB Streaming)" and you'll switch to that mode immediately, without needing any advance setup.
Changeable lenses expand your expressive options during live streaming
With more than 60 Sony original E-mount lenses, from wide to telephoto focal lengths, plus premium and specialist creative lenses, there are near-limitless expressive choices for your streaming or sharing.
Soft Skin Effect
The α7 IV's built-in Soft Skin Effect makes skin look bright and beautiful, softening wrinkles, blemishes and dull-looking areas while adding emphasis to the eyes and mouth. This feature is available for still shots, movies and live streaming.
Share your still images and movies immediately
The α7 IV is designed to make sharing easy, so you can share your fresh images, and your vision, with the world immediately.
Additional features available with Imaging Edge Mobile™
Sharing and connectivity with Sony’s Imaging Edge Mobile app28 is now even easier and more powerful. Quickly configure camera Wi-Fi settings using the low-power Bluetooth® connection, and enjoy greater control over automatic image transfers.
5GHz29 Wi-F
Wireless LAN functionality is available, with a 5GHz29 band in addition to the conventional 2.4GHz band (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac standards are supported). The benefits of 5GHz29 communication include faster data transfer.
Background FTP file transfer
This feature lets you transfer still-image and movie files to a specified remote FTP server via wireless LAN, high-speed wired LAN (via a compatible USB-Ethernet adaptor cable to the camera’s USB Type C® port), or a USB-tethered smartphone.
Improvements in selection and editing workflow
The α7 IV incorporates a number of individual improvements to image selection and editing, adding up to smoother overall workflow that allows large amounts of data to be efficiently managed.
Create Divider Frames30,31 for faster access and selection
Still-image Divider Frames30,31 can be inserted between images32 in order to quickly locate desired scenes
Adding movie markers (essence marks)
Two types of shot marks, used as "essence marks" or flags, can be easily added to recorded movie footage to mark favorite takes or scenes, and the main dial can be used to quickly navigate from one mark to the next during playback.
Numerous choices in selecting files to be transferred
Files can be selected to be transferred according to criteria such as rating, shot marks, protection status or file format. Single files can be transferred manually with a custom button.
Easy, reliable operation
Dedicated Still/Movie/S&Q dial
Switch the Still/Movie/S&Q dial and the camera will instantly change menus, button assignments and settings like aperture and shutter speed to correspond to your chosen mode, making it easy to take advantage of the hybrid nature of the camera.
Improved menu structure
Responding to feedback from professional photographers and videographers, we have adopted a menu structure similar to that used in the α7S III and α1 in order to allow better visibility with a single glance.
High-resolution 3.68 million-dot33 Quad-VGA OLED viewfinder
The camera's Quad-VGA OLED viewfinder has roughly 1.6x the resolution of the α7 III viewfinder, with a 37.3° FOV and a 23mm high eyepoint.
Side-opening vari-angle rear monitor for flexible shooting
Broad positioning and framing freedom for both still and movie shoots is provided by the 3.0-type 1.03-million-dot33 LCD touch-panel monitor, with convenient side opening and 3:2 aspect ratio.
Intuitive touch operations34
Touch operation is now possible for AF operations such as Touch Tracking during shooting. Along with pinch-to-zoom during playback, this translates into more intuitive operation.
Customisable "Rear dial R"35 for convenient access to features
The α7 IV incorporates a freely customisable rear dial in place of the previous exposure compensation dial, giving you quick access to features such as ISO control, Creative Look or other settings.
Consideration for the environment
Aiming to achieve a zero environmental footprint
Inspired by the beauty of the world, Sony is doing its part to help preserve the Earth, while still allowing creators to produce even more beautiful and creative imagery. With a goal of achieving a zero environmental footprint across the entire Sony Group by the year 2050, we are accelerating numerous initiatives for the environment.
Applying our plan to the α7 IV
The α7 IV is no exception as we work to help preserve the environment
As with other new Sony products, the entire environmental lifecycle of the α7 IV has been considered, through development, production, packaging and logistics. High-performance recycled, and recyclable, plastic is used for various camera body components, alongside more recyclable packaging. Our production sites also leverage renewable, large-scale solar generation to reduce production energy impacts.
As with other new Sony products, the entire environmental lifecycle of the α7 IV has been considered, through development, production, packaging and logistics. High-performance recycled, and recyclable, plastic is used for various camera body components, alongside more recyclable packaging. Our production sites also leverage renewable, large-scale solar generation to reduce production energy impacts.
Imaging Edge Desktop™ for Remote, Viewer, and Edit functions41
Elevate your photography with Imaging Edge desktop applications. Use “Remote” to control and monitor shooting live on your PC screen
Designed with the environment in mind
Sony is committed not only to offering products, services and content that deliver exciting experiences but also to working towards our goal of a zero environmental footprint throughout our business activities.
Specifications
Lens
Lens mount
E-mount
Image Sensor
Aspect Ratio
3:2
Number of Pixels (Effective)
Approx. 33.0 megapixels
Number of Pixels (total)
Approx. 34.1 megapixels
Sensor Type
35 mm full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm), Exmor R CMOS sensor
Anti-Dust System
Yes (Charge protection coating on optical filter and image sensor shift mechanism)
Recording (still images)
Recording Format
JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.32, MPF Baseline compliant), HEIF (MPEG-A MIAF compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 4.0 format compliant)
Image Size (pixels) [3:2]
35 mm full frame L : 7008 x 4672 (33 M), M : 4608 x 3072 (15 M), S : 3504 x 2336 (8.2 M), APS-C M : 4608 x 3072 (15 M), S : 3504 x 2336 (8.2 M)
Image size (pixels) [4:3]
35 mm full frame L : 6224 x 4672 (29 M), M : 4096 x 3072 (13 M), S : 3120 x 2336 (7.3 M), APS-C M : 4096 x 3072 (13 M), S : 3120 x 2336 (7.3 M)
Image Size (pixels) [16:9]
35 mm full frame L : 7008 x 3944 (28 M), M : 4608 x 2592 (12 M), S : 3504 x 1968 (6.9 M), APS-C M : 4608 x 2592 (12 M), S : 3504 x 1968 (6.9 M)
Image size (pixels) [1:1]
35 mm full frame L : 4672 x 4672 (22 M), M : 3072 x 3072 (9.4 M), S : 2336 x 2336 (5.5 M), APS-C M : 3072 x 3072 (9.4 M), S : 2336 x 2336 (5.5 M)
Image Quality Modes
RAW (Compressed / Lossless Compressed / Uncompressed), JPEG (Extra fine / Fine / Standard / Light), HEIF (4:2:0 / 4:2:2) (Extra fine / Fine / Standard / Light), RAW & JPEG, RAW & HEIF
Picture Effect
-
Creative Style
-
Picture Profile
Yes (Off / PP1-PP11) Parameters: Black level, Gamma (Movie, Still, S-Cinetone, Cine1-4, ITU709, ITU709 [800%], S-Log2, S-Log3, HLG, HLG1-3), Black Gamma, Knee, Color Mode, Saturation, Color Phase, Color Depth, Detail, Copy, Reset
Creative Look
ST, PT, NT, VV, VV2, FL, IN, SH, BW, SE, Custom Look (1-6)
SOFT SKIN EFFECT
Yes
Warranty
- Approximate effective.
- Compared to the Alpha 7 III.
- Sony test conditions. 15-stop for Still images. 15+ stops for Movie.
- CIPA standards. Pitch/yaw shake only. Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA lens. Long exposure NR off. Still-image mode.
- Not guaranteed to be 100% dust and moisture proof.
- 759 AF measurement points for still images. The number of points used varies according to the shooting mode.
- Up to 10 fps in continuous “Hi+” mode and up to 8 fps in continuous “Hi” mode. Maximum continuous shooting speed is reduced when shooting lossless or uncompressed RAW / RAW+JPEG images. Maximum fps will depend on camera settings. Sony test conditions.
- CFexpress Type A memory card is required.
- “Tracking” must be activated in the menu.
- Accurate focus may not be achieved with certain subjects in certain situations.
- 4K QFHD (3840×2160). 7K (7032 x 3958). 4K 24p (25p) and 30p available in full-frame mode. 4K 60p (50p) recording available in Super 35mm mode only.
- SDXC memory card (V90 or higher) or CFexpress Type A memory card (VPG200 or higher) required.
- XAVC HS compatible editing software is required. XAVC HS format uses the MPEG-H HEVC/H.265 high-efficiency codec.
- Angle of view and image quality may change slightly when this feature is turned on. Breathing Compensation is not available for unsupported lenses, 120p (100p) movie recording, S&Q recording at 120p (100p), or stills. Compatibility of lenses is limited. Please see Sony support page for lens compatibility. https://www.sony.net/dics/breathing/
- Digital audio signal is available when using compatible digital MI shoe microphone.
- The Focus Map function cannot be used under the following conditions: when shooting stills, when the Focus Magnifier function is in use, when using digital zoom, during USB streaming, when no lens is mounted, when an A-mount lens is mounted, or when using the SEL16F28. For other lenses, please use the latest firmware.
- Not available when using the SELP1650, SEL18200LE or A-mount lenses.
- Effectiveness may vary according to conditions.
- The Focus Map function cannot be used in the following conditions: When shooting stills, when the Focus Magnifier function is in use, when using digital zoom, during USB streaming, when no lens is mounted, when an A-mount lens is mounted, or when using the SEL16F28. For other lenses, please use the latest firmware.
- Catalyst version 2021.1 or later is required. Camera image stabilization must be set to [Off] or [Active] in order to use the recorded metadata for image stabilization. Gyro data is not recorded when 120 fps or 100 fps is selected.
- The divider frame is a still image and will not be visible when only movie files are being displayed. Divider frames are created in JPEG format, even when shooting RAW, RAW+JPEG, or HEIF images.
- Available when assigned to a custom button.
- 5GHz communication may be restricted in some countries and regions.
- Touch Operation must be turned on in advance via the menu.
- USB charging and power delivery are only supported via the USB Type-C® terminal. A battery must be installed in the camera when supplying USB power. The internal battery may drain even if USB power is supplied, depending on the adaptor used and camera operating conditions.
- 9V/3A output. Compatibility is not guaranteed with all USB PD devices. The internal battery will not be charged while camera power is ON and the camera is in use.
- Imaging Edge Desktop and Mobile are available as free download. Imaging Edge Mobile™ version 7.6 or later is required.
- Imaging Edge Desktop (Remote/Viewer/Edit) version 3.2 or later is required. Does not support full functional compatibility with some camera models. See the Sony support site for details: https://www.sony.net/disoft/help
- Your PC or smartphone OS must be compatible with UVC/UAC to use this functionality. Among smartphones, operation has been verified with the Xperia Pro, Xperia 1 II, Xperia 1 III, Xperia 5 II and Xperia 5 III (latest firmware required) for Android™ 11 or later (As of Oct 2021). Compatibility with other smartphones depends on manufacturers’ specifications. A commercially available USB cable and/or terminal adaptor may be used to connect to equipment with a USB Type-C port. Audio will not be available when the camera is connected to an Xperia smartphone via the USB Type-C® connector using a USB 3.0 cable, and resolution is set to 1920 x 1080 or above. Audio will be available if resolution is set to HD720. Resolution is limited to 1280 x 720 when connecting via the USB Type-C® connector or Multi/Micro USB connector using a USB 2.0 cable.
- Available formats are 4K 15p (12.5p), Full HD 60p (50p), Full HD 30p (25p), and HD720 30p (25p).
- Slight image crop in Active Mode. "Standard" setting recommended for focal lengths of 200mm or longer. Active Mode is not available when recording at 120 (100) fps.
- When using a compatible flash unit from Sony.
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