What Features Would You Like To See Added To Future Sony Cameras?

[DonSmith]

I have been in Iceland for the past 19 days working with the new Sony a7RV photographing landscapes, auroras, waves and waterfalls. What an awesome camera! Sony added two huge features that I love - Focus Bracketing and a Bulb Mode that I can set without the need of a cable release. What new features would you like to see Sony add in future cameras? My wish list has been met but would love to hear yours.

[CarolineJensen]

I would like an intervalometer that goes past 60 seconds. I want to do flower time lapses, but need the camera to click every 30 minutes or so. I know I can do that with a proper attachment, but it would be nice to do it in camera. 

[TrekRover]

I would love to see a firmware update for the a1 and a7RIV with the Focus Bracketing feature!

[dcisive]

I consider the A7R5 to be a very complete product lacking only ONE feature that would have of course elevated it beyond the A1 which no question Sony had NO desire to do. Obviously if it had a Stacked BSI sensor it would be near ultimate for ALL photographic exploits. I get it why they left that off. It leaves room to take the A1 to heights nobody else has. Like put an AI chip in it and rid it of any of it's weaknesses. THEN and only THEN will it be truly worth $6500.00. The A7R5 ends up a more sensibly prices option. 

[JDedmonPhoto]

I would like to see a firmware update to the A1 that would allow the same focus tracking in the viewfinder in video similar to the 7RV

[LensBrew]

I would like a 5 seconds pre-shot capturing. I've missed several sport shots by 1 or 2 seconds. I would love to have the camera pre-shoot before I depress the shutter.

[tonygale]

In camera multiple exposure and a built-in radio module to trigger Sony flash

[jude_allen]

I'd like to see in camera compiling of time lapses into a high res video file. Focus stacking brought to the A1. illuminated buttons for night shooting. 

[ddegner]

The A7R V is an amazing camera.  There are a couple tweaks that would be nice, especially for it's video production.

1) I use manual focus lenses to shoot videos, and often want to punch in to check focus.  Unfortunately all the buttons make a slight clicking noise when pressed that can be picked up through my mic.  So I would love if, while in video mode, with manual lenses, half pressing the shutter button would zoom in to check focus.

2) Built in GPS...If my watch can have it, my camera should be able to have it.  Photo mechanic automatically ingests my location so this is more useful now.

3) The Audio levels indicator shouldn't all be green, when I get close to peaking it needs to turn orange, and red when peaking.  All other Sony cameras do this, I wonder why they removed that simple color code on the rV.

4) The tally light should be hidden under the eyepiece on the rear screen.  Add it somewhere else so that when the rear screen is folded up I can still look down and see it.

[DonSmith]

I would like a 5 seconds pre-shot capturing. I've missed several sport shots by 1 or 2 seconds. I would love to have the camera pre-shoot before I depress the shutter.

How would they do that LensBreew? A sensor built into the shutter? Interesting concept.

[DonSmith]

In camera multiple exposure and a built-in radio module to trigger Sony flash

In-camera multiple exposure would be fun not doubt Tony. I no longer use flashes after 40+ years of use - I can understand why you want it.

[DonSmith]

I'd like to see in camera compiling of time lapses into a high res video file. Focus stacking brought to the A1. illuminated buttons for night shooting. 

I understand wanting bot.  Don't think I would use either (maybe time lapse). I want access to RAW files for focus stack and not a JPEG. Good to share these ideas.

[DonSmith]

The A7R V is an amazing camera.  There are a couple tweaks that would be nice, especially for it's video production.

1) I use manual focus lenses to shoot videos, and often want to punch in to check focus.  Unfortunately all the buttons make a slight clicking noise when pressed that can be picked up through my mic.  So I would love if, while in video mode, with manual lenses, half pressing the shutter button would zoom in to check focus.

2) Built in GPS...If my watch can have it, my camera should be able to have it.  Photo mechanic automatically ingests my location so this is more useful now.

3) The Audio levels indicator shouldn't all be green, when I get close to peaking it needs to turn orange, and red when peaking.  All other Sony cameras do this, I wonder why they removed that simple color code on the rV.

4) The tally light should be hidden under the eyepiece on the rear screen.  Add it somewhere else so that when the rear screen is folded up I can still look down and see it.

All great ideas - thanks for sharing. Let's hope Sony is monitoring this thread.

[LensBrew]

How would they do that LensBreew? A sensor built into the shutter? Interesting concept.

I believe there would be an internal memory (like a RAM) that will store and overwrite images when the shutter is half way depressed. If you fully depress the shutter it will add them into your SD card with the images after during the shooting, otherwise it will dump them and keep this "memory" clear for the next set of pre-shot images. I think there is another brand that has this already. 

[DonSmith]

I would like an intervalometer that goes past 60 seconds. I want to do flower time lapses, but need the camera to click every 30 minutes or so. I know I can do that with a proper attachment, but it would be nice to do it in camera. 

Would be nice - not sure if I would have a need for it with my type of photography but you never know...

[DonSmith]

I would love to see a firmware update for the a1 and a7RIV with the Focus Bracketing feature!

That would be nice TrekRover but something tells me it won't happen...

[DonSmith]

I consider the A7R5 to be a very complete product lacking only ONE feature that would have of course elevated it beyond the A1 which no question Sony had NO desire to do. Obviously if it had a Stacked BSI sensor it would be near ultimate for ALL photographic exploits. I get it why they left that off. It leaves room to take the A1 to heights nobody else has. Like put an AI chip in it and rid it of any of it's weaknesses. THEN and only THEN will it be truly worth $6500.00. The A7R5 ends up a more sensibly prices option. 

We can all wish dcisive...

[DonSmith]

I would like to see a firmware update to the A1 that would allow the same focus tracking in the viewfinder in video similar to the 7RV

Good wish JDedmon!

[aart5955]

 Please make focus bracketing available for the A7RIV because its the only thing lacking on this great camera.

[CSPhotog77]

Yes, the new a7RV has an upgrade I’ve been wanting for my a7Riv’s..focus bracketing!

[DonSmith]

I was never much for focus bracketing when using teles CS - but now I am a convert thanks to the A7RV. So easy it is contagious!

[DonSmith]

 Please make focus bracketing available for the A7RIV because its the only thing lacking on this great camera.

Don't hold your breath aart - I mean - it is one of the premier features on the a7RV - I could be wrong

[jmartin]

more neat accessories

 

[DonSmith]

what type of accessories jmartin?

[JDedmonPhoto]

I just wish that Sony would enter the twentieth century when it comes to firmware updates for we Apple users. Its become impossible and always has me asking for loaner PCs from friends.