Hey, Karl here. In this video I’m digging into Sony A7V (A7 5) rumors—what sounds realistic, what feels like wishful thinking, and what would actually pull someone like me back into buying another A7 body. I also touch on why I liked the A7 III so much (honestly one of my favorite cameras I’ve owned) and why the A7 IV, while solid, didn’t feel like a “game changer” for me once I already had the A7S3—and later the FX6. The big rumor I keep circling is a sensor bump into that 40–44MP range, plus 4K120 without a crop to keep the hybrid crowd happy. I also expect Sony’s latest AI autofocus to trickle down, and I’m really hoping for faster continuous shooting—something like 15–20 fps would be huge for events, sports, or wildlife with good AF. On top of that, I talk stabilization improvements (potentially up to 8 stops like the A7R5) and why that matters when you’re shooting unstabilized primes—because on my FX6 that can turn into a shaky mess fast. I wrap by talking pricing reality (likely closer to $3K–$3.5K), possible battery/body design changes, and my best guess on release timing: more like late this year or early 2026. Then I kick it back to you—what features would make the A7V a “buy” for you?