Sony Alpha 7 V (ILCE‑7M5) | α7 V full-frame hybrid camera + 256GB CFexpress Type A Card on Rent
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Sony Alpha 7 V (ILCE‑7M5) | α7 V full-frame hybrid camera on rent in Chandigarh Tricity
The Sony Alpha 7 V (ILCE‑7M5) is a next‑generation full‑frame hybrid camera that combines high‑speed performance, advanced AI autofocus and powerful video features, making it ideal for professional creators, filmmakers and event shooters. This body is now available on rent at Gadget Rental India (GRI) with flexible daily and weekly plans, perfect for weddings, commercial shoots, travel projects and YouTube content creation.
Key highlights
33.0 MP full‑frame partially stacked Exmor RS CMOS sensor for high resolution with fast readout and reduced rolling shutter.
New BIONZ XR2 image processor with dedicated AI unit for improved colour, white balance consistency and subject recognition.
Up to 30 fps blackout‑free continuous shooting with full AF/AE tracking, plus Pre‑Capture and Speed Boost modes for action.
7K oversampled 4K 60p and 4K 120p (Super 35 crop) recording, with advanced colour profiles like S‑Cinetone and S‑Log3.
5‑axis in‑body image stabilisation rated up to 7.5 stops at the image centre, helping keep handheld photos and videos sharp.
Sensor, image quality and speed
The Alpha 7 V uses a newly designed 33 MP partially stacked full‑frame Exmor RS sensor that reads out data around 4.5x faster than the previous generation, improving rolling shutter performance and enabling a top 1/16000 s electronic shutter speed. This sensor delivers up to approximately 16 stops of dynamic range at base ISO, giving impressive flexibility for recovering shadows and highlights in post.
Driven by the BIONZ XR2 processor with an integrated AI unit, the camera achieves blackout‑free bursts at up to 30 fps with continuous autofocus and auto exposure, making it highly capable for sports, wildlife and fast‑moving events. The standard ISO range of 100–51200 supports confident shooting in low light while keeping noise under control, especially when combined with the improved RAW options.
Autofocus and AI subject recognition
The Alpha 7 V inherits Sony’s latest AI‑driven autofocus technology, offering 759 phase‑detection points that cover around 94% of the image area for reliable tracking across almost the entire frame. Its Real‑time Recognition AF, powered by the AI Processing Unit, can intelligently detect and track humans, animals, birds, insects, cars, trains and airplanes without needing to manually select a subject type.
Human pose estimation recognises body and head positions for more precise focus in portrait, wedding and sports scenarios, while improved Real‑time Eye AF keeps eyes sharp even when subjects move unpredictably or are partially obscured. The system also introduces extra‑small and extra‑large focus area spot sizes and Full‑time DMF, allowing instant manual focus override while using AF, which is particularly useful for critical focus pulls during video or macro work.
Video features for creators
For video, the Alpha 7 V records oversampled 7K 4K 60p footage using the full sensor width, delivering detailed, sharp images suited for professional production. In Super 35/APS‑C crop mode, it supports high‑frame‑rate 4K 120p and Full HD up to 240p, enabling smooth slow‑motion sequences for cinematic storytelling and social media content.
The camera offers 10‑bit internal recording, S‑Cinetone for a filmic look with pleasing skin tones, and S‑Log3 for more than 15 stops of dynamic range when grading. Enhanced heat management with an internal graphite heatsink allows extended 4K recording, while Dynamic Active stabilisation and breathing compensation (with compatible lenses) help deliver stable, professional‑looking footage even when shooting handheld.
Handling, viewfinder and connectivity
The Alpha 7 V features a 3.68M‑dot Quad VGA OLED electronic viewfinder with 0.78x magnification and up to 120 fps refresh for smooth motion, making fast action easier to track. On the rear, a 3.2‑inch 4‑axis multi‑angle touchscreen LCD combines tilt and vari‑angle mechanisms, allowing flexible framing for low‑angle, high‑angle, vertical and self‑shooting scenarios.
Dual card slots support one CFexpress Type A/SD UHS‑II combo slot and one SD UHS‑II slot, giving options for backup, relay or separating stills and video. The magnesium alloy body with improved grip, strengthened lens mount and comprehensive weather‑sealing is designed for professional use in demanding environments. Connectivity includes Wi‑Fi (with support up to Wi‑Fi 6E bands in supported regions), Bluetooth, and USB‑C for fast data transfer, tethering and high‑quality 4K webcam/live streaming use.
Battery, stabilisation and reliability
The in‑body 5‑axis image stabilisation system has been upgraded to provide up to 7.5 stops of compensation at the centre of the frame and around 6.5 stops at the edges when paired with compatible lenses, which is especially helpful for handheld telephoto, low‑light interiors and gimbal‑free video work. This system works in tandem with electronic stabilisation modes, including Dynamic Active, to further smooth out walking or running footage.
Using the high‑capacity NP‑FZ100 battery, the Alpha 7 V can capture roughly 630 shots through the viewfinder or about 750 shots with the rear LCD, improving endurance compared to the previous model. Refined thermal design supports longer video clips without overheating, providing reliability for weddings, events and documentary assignments where long continuous recording is important.
Rental availability at Gadget Rental India (GRI)
At Gadget Rental India, the Sony Alpha 7 V body is available on flexible rental plans tailored for creators, agencies and production houses in and around Chandigarh Tricity. GRI offers short‑term rentals for single‑day shoots, as well as multi‑day and weekly packages that are cost‑effective for weddings, commercial work, travel films, pre‑wedding shoots and YouTube or Instagram content.
You can pair the Alpha 7 V rental with compatible Sony E‑mount lenses, high‑speed SD or CFexpress media, tripods, gimbals and lighting gear as required for your project, simplifying end‑to‑end production planning through a single vendor. Booking is available online via the Gadget Rental India website with doorstep delivery and pickup options in the local service area, subject to availability and standard KYC and security deposit terms.
From the manufacturer
An enhanced partially stacked Exmor RS CMOS image sensor features 33.0 megapixels and high-speed circuitry above and below the sensing layer. Readout is approximately 4.5x faster providing a maximum shutter speed of 1/16000 sec., blackout-free bursts at up to 30fps with full AF/AE tracking, and video recording at 4K 120p. It delivers up to an unprecedented 16 stops of dynamic range with smooth gradations.
The BIONZ XR2 processing engine which integrates the AI processing unit of the latest α™ series delivers vast improvements in image and sound quality, and overall operation. It incorporates AI-based Real-time Recognition AF and Real-time Tracking, plus accurate, stable colour reproduction. In an upgrade from its predecessor, the α7 V includes a lightweight RAW format, while user interface, networking, and file management functions have all been refined.
The new 33.0 effective megapixels sensor and BIONZ XR2 processing engine deliver up to 16 stops of dynamic range. Smooth gradations from shadows to highlights enable highly effective HDR processing when needed, and effective noise reduction applied at all sensitivities achieves high resolution throughout the ISO 100–51200 still and movie range.
Enjoy improved auto white balance (AWB) performance, thanks to deep learning technology for light source colour estimation. The α7 V offers more accurate, stable white balance in settings that can be challenging for conventional AWB systems, such as those that include a mix of skin tones, vegetation, shade and more.
[1] Shot on α7 IV [2] Shot on α7 V
Composite RAW shooting captures multiple RAW images that can be composited on a computer. The enhanced [NR Shooting] setting produces low-noise images while maintaining high resolution even at mid to high sensitivities. [Shooting for HDR] captures high dynamic range, with options for the simultaneous capture of 4, 8 or 16 images at 30fps.
[1] Composite RAW [Shooting for HDR]
The Imaging Edge Desktop application now includes an Extended RAW Processing feature that allows you to take full advantage of the large amount of information in RAW image files for enhanced RAW development, particularly with moving subjects. Use the [Extended NR] for extremely low noise while maintaining full resolution or try [Extended Hi-Res] for 4x the normal pixel count and reduced noise.
An advanced optical stabilisation unit, gyro sensors, and an enhanced algorithm accurately detect and correct image shake. Up to 7.5-step central and 6.5-step peripheral stabilisation allow handheld shooting with no need to boost sensitivity. Use compatible lenses with built-in stabilisation for even more effective shake suppression, including when shooting at telephoto focal lengths.
[1] Yaw [2] Roll [3] Pitch
A lightweight RAW format achieves high image quality in smaller files that are easier to manage. The [Compressed (HQ)] format provides even greater compression in lightweight RAW files while prioritising image quality, and the [Compressed] format allows for extended shooting.
AI processing in the new BIONZ XR2 processing engine improves recognition by approximately 30% over the α7 IV. Human pose estimation technology uses detailed form and pose data to achieve reliable human eye recognition as well as body and head position, even with challenging subjects. The camera can also recognise multiple subjects, meaning it can pick out and track the desired subject in a group.
Real-time Recognition AF supports [Human], [Animal], [Bird], [Insect], [Car/Train] and [Aeroplane] recognition, and an [Auto] mode can automatically detect the subject type. The α7 V offers about 30% improved animal recognition and about 50% improved bird recognition. It now also recognises the eyes of some grazing and small animals in addition to the eyes, heads and bodies of dogs, cats and similarly featured animals.
AI-based Real-time Tracking accurately focuses on and tracks the selected subject when the shutter button is half-pressed. If the subject cannot be recognised or subject recognition AF is OFF, Sony’s original algorithm processes colour, pattern and spatial data at high speed for reliable focus and tracking. If [Touch Tracking] is engaged, simply touch a subject on the monitor to instantly select it for tracking.
759 AF points in a high-density focal plane phase-detection AF system cover approximately 94% of the image area for precise focusing. The BIONZ XR2 engine processes the large amount of data from the image sensor in real time to ensure ideal focus even in challenging situations, such as when shooting small subjects or night scenes.
The α7 V now offers XS, S, M, L and XL focus area spot sizes. The XS size can make focusing easier when foreground objects such as branches are in the way. It is also possible to create a custom focus area of a specified size and even a custom vertical aspect ratio, enabling you to optimise focusing for a wide variety of subjects and scenes. Simply set the shape and size via the touch-sensitive monitor.
The latest AF algorithms achieve high AF precision down to light levels as low as EV-4.0 in AF-S mode (ISO 100 equivalent, F2.0 lens) so that AF is precise and reliable even in low light.
High-speed bursts at up to 30fps with uncompromised AF/AE tracking are now possible when using the electronic shutter, and there is no viewfinder blackout when shooting stills. Up to 60 AF/AE calculations per second mean that you can capture fleeting moments with confidence, even when shooting fast, unpredictable action or portraits where expressions can change in an instant.
Capture that decisive moment, even if it’s in the past. With this feature, half-pressing the shutter button to set focus enables the camera to capture a series of images, starting from up to one second before the shutter button is fully deployed.
Use one-button Continuous Shooting Speed Boost to temporarily change the continuous shooting speed at any time while shooting a continuous burst—making sure you never miss that key moment. This function is best used when you can roughly predict the timing of the desired shot, and it’s now available even while shooting single frames.
The new BIONZ XR2 processor and Exmor RS sensor enable full pixel readout with no pixel binning when recording full-frame. This allows 3.3x the data required for 4K (QFHD: 3840 x 2160) to be compressed into spectacularly detailed 4K 60p images with minimal moiré and jaggies.
The Audio Noise Reduction function digitally reduces continuous noise. Working with the camera’s built-in microphone and external microphones, this function can dramatically reduce wind noise and other continuous environmental noise, including mechanical noise from a power zoom lens. Choose between two settings: [Wind NR] and generic [Noise Cut].
Internal 4K recording at up to 120p makes it possible to produce up to 5x slow motion video with outstanding 4K resolution. Frame rates up to 240fps are available when recording at Full HD resolution, allowing up to 10x slow motion playback (24p recording in S&Q mode) for detailed sports analysis and more. A variety of formats are supported, including 4:2:2 10-bit recording, Long GOP and All Intra.
Make the most of smooth handheld movie shooting thanks to Active Mode optical image stabilisation, which now supports 4K 120p recording. The stabilisation unit, gyro sensors and image stabilisation algorithms enable the camera to precisely detect and correct for movement. Stabilisation is even more effective when the body is used with a compatible stabilised lens.
The Dynamic active Mode adds electronic stabilisation to the optical stabilisation system for even greater effect. This improves stabilisation approximately 30% more than just Active Mode, making it possible to shoot smooth, stable images even when running around with the camera.
The 4-axis multi-angle monitor adjusts upwards by 98°, downwards by 40°, and sideways by 180°, and when open, it can rotate up to 270º. Its 3.2-type 2.1-million-dot (3:2 aspect ratio) touch sensitive display panel has a wide colour gamut and provides clear viewing even in bright conditions. [Monitor Low Bright] reduces brightness and battery drain when the camera has not been used for a pre-settable amount of time.
A lightweight, high-rigidity magnesium alloy is used for the top cover, front cover, internal frame and rear cover. The grip and front cover are manufactured as a single unit for high rigidity, while the mount is attached by six screws for extra strength. This provides maximum durability on shoots requiring a variety of large, heavy lenses, like super-telephoto lenses.
The 3.68 million-dot (approx.) Quad-VGA OLED electronic viewfinder delivers clear viewing to ensure clarity in the widest possible range of shooting environments. You can adjust brightness and colour temperature for optimum viewing in any situation and set the finder frame rate to [Standard] (60fps) or [High] (120fps).
Refinements throughout the cameras body achieve outstanding dust and moisture resistance. External seams and the battery cover feature a sealed structure that effectively prevents intrusion of dust and moisture, maximising reliability even in challenging outdoor conditions.
Effective heat dissipation allows 4K 60p 4:2:0 8bit video to be recorded continuously for around 90 minutes. A unique Σ (sigma) shaped graphite component built into the image stabilisation unit allows the image sensor, a major source of heat inside the camera body, to move freely during image stabilisation while conducting heat away for efficient heat dissipation.
Built-in Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11ax) with 2×2 MIMO support provides high-speed wireless communication that has been significantly improved over the α7 IV. Communication on the 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands offers maximum speed and stability with minimum interference for news and sports shooters who need to deliver immediately via FTP, as well as for studio environments.
The α7 V offers live streaming at up to 4K 30p via a direct USB (UVC/UAC) computer connection and via a wired or wireless LAN network. When streaming via LAN, it’s possible to broadcast 4K (3840 x 2160) 30p video while simultaneously recording the same content to an internal memory card. RTMP, RTMPS and SRT protocols are supported.






