We picked the Sony A7R V as our best camera for autofocus in our best cameras guide because of its advanced AI subject recognition and huge 693 phase-detection points. Its a great camera for those looking to level-up their gear for either everyday shooting or astrophotography. It is now over $1000 off in this huge pre-Black Friday deal from Walmart. With the big day approaching on Nov. 28, make sure to do your research now for models you might want to purchase and get a lowdown of all the best deals across skywatching, cameras and technology on our Black Friday deals hub.
The Sony A7R V is on sale for $3190 at Walmart.
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A powerful camera like this is good for any kind of photography, with its huge 61MP resolution and eight stops of in-body image stabilization (IBIS) for handheld shooting. The 693 phase-detection points in the autofocus system helped to capture sharp stars during our astrophotography testing and the added resolution on the EVF helped deliver a bright view of the dark night sky scene. We also think it would be a superb camera for capturing the moon during many of its different phases. With the full moon coming up on Nov. 5, you will have to wait a bit longer for fully dark skies which are the best time to shoot constellations like Cygnus, Draco and Pegasus.
This deal from Walmart is huge and gets you $1010 off the retail price for the A7R V, bringing the price from $4200 down to $3190. If you have been looking to upgrade your photography set-up, this would be a great model to get as it hosts a range of pro-level features that suit a range of different needs, such as 8K video capability and dual memory card slots. If this doesn’t take your fancy, there will be tons of deals coming on Black Friday on Nov. 28, so make sure to do your research now and think about which models you would want to look out for.
Key features: 61MP full-frame sensor, dual BIONZ XR processor, AI tracking, 693-point autofocus, 8-stop in-body image stabilization, multi-angle LCD Monitor, 8K video capability, dual memory card slots (1xCFexpress, 1xSD), wireless and Bluetooth connectivity.
Product launched: December 2022
Price history: The Sony A7R V typically retails around $4200 on Amazon but this Walmart deal brings the price to $3190, with $1010 off the Amazon listed retail price.
Price comparison: Walmart: $3190 | Amazon: $3298 | BHPhotoVideo: $3298
Reviews consensus: In our full Sony A7R V review we highlight its incredible 61MP resolution, advanced AI autofocus and versatile LCD screen, making it a top choice for professional photographers and astrophotographers.
Space.com: ★★★★½ | TechRadar: ★★★★½ | LiveScience: ★★★★½
Featured in guides: best cameras, best mirrorless cameras, best Sony cameras, best cameras for low light
✅ Buy it if: You’re a serious photographer looking for a powerful camera capable of high-res images with powerful autofocus.
❌ Don’t buy it if: You only shoot deep space astrophotography, as there are other models that perform better at the higher ISOs needed for dim objects. Take a look at the best cameras for astrophotography.
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