Sports photographers are newcomers to the a7R party. Not because they're late to the series, but because until now the camera line simply wasn't well-suited for action, what with its processor-hungry file sizes slowing things down. Sony aims to change all that with the a7R VI Mirrorless Camera, the company's latest 66.8MP full-frame shooter offering unprecedented speed for the series.
The BIONZ XR2 processor and its integrated AI unit take center stage, unlocking performance in the a7R VI heretofore unavailable at this resolution. For sports photographers, that means 30 fps blackout-free shooting at 14-bit RAW, pre-capture for up to a full second before shutter press, 60 autofocus and auto-exposure calculations a second, and advanced Recognition AF+ subject tracking. With the a7R VI, the camera nails focus and exposure so photographers can nail the moment of peak action.
Sports photographers are well acquainted with the benefits of high-performance machines, but what they might be less accustomed to is the sheer size of a 66.8MP image. It's the kind of size that can turn a posterizing dunk into an actual, commercial-size poster. Plus, sports photographers gain a whole new level of compositional control with the ability to crop into their images, allowing them to use wider lenses that capture the full scope of the action.
For sports photographers working under the prime-time lights, the camera offers 8.5 stops of image stabilization, AI-optimized auto white balance, and up to 16 stops of dynamic range.
Pair it with the new FE 100-400mm f/4.5 G Master lens for an instant professional-grade sports photography set up. The lens itself impresses in sports applications with a constant maximum aperture across the entire zoom range, an internal zoom mechanism, a lightweight construction, and autofocus that's three times faster than its predecessor. When coupled with a compatible camera like the a7R VI, it outperforms its older siblings in moving-subject tracking by 50%.
With its overabundant feature set and newfound performance, the a7R VI becomes the rare camera whose imagery matches the scale of the athletic excellence it depicts. For more information about the new camera and the new lens, including additional features, specs, and highlights, be sure to check out the detailed product pages.
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