I risked the brand new Sony A7 V in a snowstorm to see how the camera handles one of the hardest subjects to photograph. The results are far from basic

The Sony A7 V covered in snow.

My first serious camera was a DSLR that shot at 3fps and required thoughts and prayers plus an insane amount of luck to get sharp action shots. When I first saw the new Sony A7 V and its 30fps bursts with subject detection autofocus, I had one clear thought: I want to try this so-called “entry-level” camera out with wildlife photography.

I was able to get my hands on an early review sample of the A7 V before it hit store shelves – and I didn’t just get to try the new mirrorless at birding. I took the Sony A7 V birding in the middle of an intense Midwest winter snowstorm.