Sony Teases New Alpha Camera 'the Next R' Ahead of May 13 Reveal
Sony has teased a new Alpha camera, referred to as 'the next R,' in an Instagram post, strongly suggesting an update to its a7R series. The a7R V, announced in October 2022, features a 61-megapixel sensor from 2019 and lags behind competitors in burst rate (10 fps vs. 30 fps for Canon EOS R5 II, 20 fps for Nikon Z8, 40 fps for Panasonic S1R II), autofocus, and video. Sony promises a full reveal on Wednesday, May 13, at 9:30 AM EDT.
Key facts
- Sony teased a new Alpha camera called 'the next R' on Instagram.
- The teaser strongly hints at a new model in the a7R series.
- The current a7R V was announced in October 2022.
- The a7R V uses a 61-megapixel sensor originally from 2019.
- The a7R V shoots at 10 frames per second.
- Competitors: Canon EOS R5 II (45MP, 30fps), Nikon Z8 (45MP, 20fps), Panasonic S1R II (44MP, 40fps).
- The a7R V lags in autofocus and video features.
- Full reveal is scheduled for Wednesday, May 13, at 9:30 AM EDT.
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