Testseek.com have collected 147 expert reviews of the Sony Alpha A7R and the average rating is 88%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony Alpha A7R.
December 2013
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The editors liked
High resolution sensor
No AA filter
Full frame
Inbuilt WiFi
Benefits of a full-frame camera without the size (and expense). Seamless panorama stitching. Excellent image quality. Great OLED viewfinder. Dust and moisture resistant
The editors didn't like
No touchscreen
In-camera battery charging. AF system isn't as fast as an SLR
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Abstract: The new full frame 36 megapixel Sony Alpha 7R fitted with optional battery grip and Carl Zeiss 35mm f/2.8 FE lens Sony has revealed two new full frame mirrorless interchangeable lens system cameras based on what we have known until now as Sony's APS-...
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Published: 2014-05-22, Author: Sam , review by: stuff.tv
Sony A7R verdict Open Gallery We love this camera and were less than keen on giving it back to Sony after our two-week review period. It's compact and lightweight but delivers results that outstrip pretty much any other compact system camera on t...
Qualms with its speed and focus abilities aside, the A7R is a fantastic camera worthy of all the praise it has been receiving. Though it has a significant Achilles heel in the form of action shooting, the extensive feature set, massive resolution, and exc...
Great build quality, Impressive video capabilities, Strong image quality
Restrictive native lens line-up, AF not as good as A7
Barring slightly lacklustre focusing and a limited lens lineup, the Alpha 7R is a hugely impressive camera. If you're willing to part with serious cash for a CSC then this is the best one you'll get.Next, read more camera reviews...
Full frame sensor in smaller body than your average DSLR proper, feels solid in the palm and built to last, eye level viewfinder with builtin eye sensor plus tilting rear plate LCD offers a wealth of framing options, razor sharp imagery when twinned with
Priced almost the same as a full size pro DSLR and that's without any lenses, battery life could be improved as could auto focus performance, massive file sizes require decent storage space
Taking a high-resolution sensor and putting it in a small and lightweight camera body is certainly a recipe for success, and there are no CSCs that can currently match the resolution of the Alpha 7R. The nearest is Sonys own NEX-7 and even that is a long...
The Sony Alpha 7R is a full-frame mirrorless camera with an amazing 36-megapixel image sensor. It's not quite as fast to shoot as its twin sibling, the Alpha 7, but its image quality earns it our Editors' Choice award....