Sony α7R V: change the menu language
Also sold as: Sony a7R V
Yes — on the Sony α7R V we can add up to 32 menu languages and unlock video. Send us the firmware version for a free check; buy credits in the portal first, then download the Windows EXE.
Download the app
$35 per camera · Prepaid credits · Windows EXE
Model details
- Model
- Sony α7R V
- Model code
- ILCE-7RM5
- Series
- Sony Alpha
- Launched
- 2022
- Camera type
- Mirrorless
- Sensor
- Full frame
- Lens mount
- Sony E
- Where the Language setting is
- MENU → Setup → Area/Date → Language / 言語
- Menu languages
- 2 → 32
- Firmware
- Latest official version: 4.00 (2025-11)
Japan-market menu vs. full menu
| Language | Before (typical) | After setup |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ✓ | ✓ |
| English | ✓ | ✓ |
| German | — | ✓ |
| French | — | ✓ |
| Dutch | — | ✓ |
| Danish | — | ✓ |
| Portuguese | — | ✓ |
| Finnish | — | ✓ |
| Italian | — | ✓ |
| Norwegian | — | ✓ |
| Swedish | — | ✓ |
| Spanish | — | ✓ |
| Greek | — | ✓ |
| Russian | — | ✓ |
| Polish | — | ✓ |
| Czech | — | ✓ |
| Hungarian | — | ✓ |
| Romanian | — | ✓ |
| Ukrainian | — | ✓ |
| Turkish | — | ✓ |
| Arabic | — | ✓ |
| Thai | — | ✓ |
| Simplified Chinese | — | ✓ |
| Traditional Chinese | — | ✓ |
| Korean | — | ✓ |
| Vietnamese | — | ✓ |
| Hindi | — | ✓ |
| Malay | — | ✓ |
| Indonesian | — | ✓ |
| Hebrew | — | ✓ |
| Persian | — | ✓ |
| Portuguese (Brazil) | — | ✓ |
Worth knowing about this model
- The model code ILCE-7RM5 is printed on the camera and its box. Japan-market units carry the same code, so the Language menu — not the label — tells you which version you have.
- Hebrew: available on the Sony α7R V — it’s one of the models where Hebrew can be added.
- Same menu-language list as the Sony α7R IV.
FAQ — Sony α7R V
My Sony α7R V only shows English and Japanese — can you fix it?+
Usually, yes. Many Sony α7R V cameras from Japan or grey imports have a limited Language menu. On compatible firmware we add up to 32 languages and can unlock . The check is free.
Which languages can I get on the Sony α7R V?+
Up to 32 menu languages, including English, French, German and Spanish. The full list is on this page.
Which Sony α7R V firmware versions work?+
It depends on the firmware and where the camera was sold. Send us your exact version before you pay.
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