A newly leaked image shows the Sony A7V has dropped the HDMI port in favor of a second USB-C connection. This is going to be a very controversial move! You can do almost everything through USB-C nowadays but there are still a few points in favor of HDMI if the Sony A7V would use the usual 3.2 standard:

• External monitors & recorders: HDMI can send uncompressed 10-bit or 16-bit RAW video to recorders like Atomos .
• Latency: HDMI has lower lag than USB video transfer — better for professional monitoring.
• Compatibility: Most professional monitors, switchers, and broadcast setups are built around HDMI/SDI, not USB-C.

Unless the Sony A7V ends up supporting Thunderbolt 5, latency and data transfer would match HDMI performance. But let’s be honest — it’s highly unlikely Sony will include the latest USB standard in this new camera.

What do you think about this surprising move from Sony?

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Sony A7V rumored specs :

• 33MP sensor (probably new!)
• improved fps rate
• 8 stops IBIS
• new AI chip like the Sony A1II
• Free-Angle Tilting 3.2″ Touchscreen LCD
• 2x dual Type A SD slot
• no C5 button
• improved EVF (5.6m dot?)
• Same Sony A7rV body design.
• dual USB-C port
• price close to $3000
• Announcement in early December
• Limited batch ships before Christmas
• Sony A7V Preorders (open on Dec 2): BHphoto , Amazon .

Three lenses are on Sony’s roadmap:

• 100-400mm f/4.0 GM
• 100-400mm G (variable aperture)
• ultra wide angle f/2.0 GM zoom

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