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Sony A7 IV spec sheet
Full-frame 33MP BSI CMOS sensor. 4K 60p 10-bit 4:2:2 video. 759-point autofocus. $2,499 body only. Considering as an upgrade from my Sony A6400.
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Fujifilm X-T5 review — IGN
40MP APS-C X-Trans sensor, compact body, film simulation dials. Reviewers praise stills quality. $1,699 body. Video is limited to 6.2K 29.97p. Not great for hybrid use.
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Camera decision criteria
Budget: max $2,800. Requirements: 4K60 or better, strong autofocus, IBIS, refurb deal acceptable. Want: full-frame sensor, a line of good f/2 primes, weather sealing for travel. Shortlist: Sony A7 IV, Nikon Z6 III, Fuji X-T5 (compromise), Panasonic S5 II.
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Nikon Z6 III announcement
Partially stacked 24.5MP sensor, 120fps EVF, 6K60 and 4K120 RAW recording. $2,499. Strong hybrid credentials. 14MB/s readout speed. Tradeoffs: no full-res 30fps burst when shooting RAW.
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Used A7 IV market check
eBay sold listings: A7 IV bodies averaging $1,950–$2,100 for excellent condition. ~$400 below new. One listing with 16-35mm kit at $2,850. Warranty sold separately.
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Best low-light tamron lens for Sony E
Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8 G2 ($1,199) best all-rounder. Tamron 35mm f/1.4 SP ($599) for portraits/low light. Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 ($799) for travel/landscape. All have weather sealed options — pairing with A7 IV's IBIS gives exceptional handholding at night.