Hey everyone,

I could really use your advice. I’m planning to upgrade from my RX100VA to full frame, but I can’t decide between the A7 V and the A7R V.

 

I’ll be doing both video and photography, though not on the same dive. I’ll also use the camera topside alongside my A7S III and A7C II.

 

Here are my thoughts so far:

 

Pros A7 V:

• Faster sensor

• 4K 60 without crop

• Dual base ISO of 8000

 

Pros A7R V:

• Ability to crop for macro with 61 MP

• Basically two cameras in one with APS-C mode

• Better viewfinder

 

Which one would you go for?

 

Thanks!

 

 

Edit: Or should I go for the A7CR and use the A7C II for video dives, and the A7CR for photo dives? The only downside is that I’m not a huge fan of the smaller bodies for topside use…

You're going to need a new housing one way or another I suppose, and the A7C II/ R do use the same Nauticam housing which is somewhat cheaper than the A7R V housing, as well as slightly smaller. Not sure about housing compatibility with the A7 V and A7R V.

Exactly, that’s a good point. I’ll need a new housing anyway, and with the A7C II I already have a camera that fits (same for the A7CR).

The real question for me is how much added value the A7 V would actually bring over the A7C II. The main things that come to mind are the lack of crop in 4K 60p and the higher usable ISO in S-Log3…