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  • Stunning resolution: world’s first 61MP full-frame 35mm back-illuminated Exmore R CMOS Image Sensor. The product is compatible with Final Cut Pro X and iMovie
  • High speed: up to 10Fps continuous shooting at 61MP with AE/AF tracking; 26. 2MP in APS-C crop mode
  • Fast Hybrid Autofocus: 567 Phase detection AF points and 425 contrast AF points to cover more area
  • Advanced subject recognition: real-time tracking and real-time eye AF for humans, animals and movies
  • Accurate color reproduction: 15-stop dynamic Range at low sensitivities for greater Color accuracy
  • Incredible detail: see fine details with area specific noise reduction from Sony BIONZ x processor
  • 4K video: full pixel readout without binning in super 35mm mode; S log and HLG recording features
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    A7R IV

    Another Milestone

    Virtuoso expression. Sony’s full-frame mirrorless α7R IV reveals ever more overwhelming photographic vision, with expressive prowess once expected only in medium-format cameras, and remarkably high speed in a compact body. See how its enhanced rigidity and connectivity raise your productivity.

    α7R IV 35mm full-frame camera with 61.0MP

    Unprecedented Highest Resolution and Widest Dynamic Range for α - Alpha System, Combined with High-speed Performance and a Lightweight, Compact Body

    features

    Features

    silent shooting

    Shoot in absolute silence

    Where quiet is required and avoids vibration that can cause camera-shake blur. A vibration-free shutter maximizes resolution for crisp clear images.

    5 axis image stabilization

    5-axis image stabilization

    The in-body 5-axis image stabilizer algorithm is optimized to maximize high-resolution 61.0-megapixel2 image sensor performance.

    FTP support

    FTP background transfer

    To meet pro needs for prompt delivery, the α7R IV supports FTP background transfer during16 and after shooting for JPEG and RAW file delivery.

    hi precision AF

    Precise AF in low-light

    AF precision at light levels as low as EV-39. ‘Focus Priority in Aperture Drive’ for accurate focusing in dim light and when aperture is stopped down.

    Accessories (sold separately)

    shotgun mic

    Digital Shotgun Mic - ECMB1M

    Connects via MI Shoe w/ digital audio interface support; audio transfers digitally to camera so highest possible quality is achieved

    ASIN B07VHRP9RL

    adaptor kit

    XLR Adaptor Kit w Mic – XLRK3M

    Wireless digital audio interface support w/ direct connection to MI shoe w/ combo connectors and stereo mini jack for mic & line input

    ASIN B07VCGDP43

    vertical grip

    Vertical Grip - VG-C4EM

    Easy to hold the camera and operate controls. Double the capacity & operation time with space for two long lasting NP-FZ100 batteries.

    ASIN B07VGNNNX8

    SEL2470GM lens

    SEL2470GM Full Frame Zoom Lens

    The ultimate choice for professional portrait, travel and event photographers seeking the highest possible optical performance.

    ASIN B01BESQYJW

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    2 Approximate effective pixels

    8 Up to 10fps in continuous "Hi+" mode, and up to 8fps in continuous "Hi" mode. Maximum fps will depend on flash and camera settings.

    12 Will be activated when [Tracking] is set in the [Focus Area] menu. When [Animal] is selected as a detectable subject, Real-time Tracking cannot be activated.

    13 For using this function, it is necessary to choose "Animal" mode from "Subject Detection" menu from "Face/Eye AF Set."

    16 Movie files cannot be transferred. FTP transfer is not available during movie recording.

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    Thanks to an evolutionary leap in image processing power and efficiency, the Sony a7R IV combines a high-resolution 61MP back-illuminated Exmore R CMOS image sensor with impressive shooting speeds of up to 10 fps with full AF/AE tracking, as well as beautiful 4K HDR video, wide 15-stop dynamic range, and high sensitivity with area-specific noise reduction of almost a full stop.


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    4.7 out of 5 stars
    4.7 out of 5
    331 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, image quality, and ease of use of the camera. For example, they mention it's an ideal full-frame camera and the high resolution gives incredible detail. They appreciate the ease of holding, saying it feels great in hand. Customers are also impresseded with the improved menu options and plethora of settings. That said, opinions are mixed on focus, value, and sensor.

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    22 customers mention17 positive5 negative

    Customers like the image quality of the camera. They say the high resolution gives incredible detail, and the 50% increase in resolution helps with sharpness, contrast, and cropping flexibility. The 61MP resolution also makes the 100-400 lens like a 100-800 lens. Customers also say the cropping can be done flawless.

    "...In addition, the higher resolution helps with sharpness, contrast, and cropping flexibility across the board and you get an overall better..." Read more

    "...lenses, the superior dynamic range of the sensors, and the amazing Sony focal systems...." Read more

    "...With this resolution, you can zoom into the pictures and be amazed at the level of details. You can zoom, crop away and still get a great picture...." Read more

    "Sony A7R IV has the resolution, autofocus, speed, and form factor that should place it near the top ranks for Camera of the Year honors...." Read more

    22 customers mention19 positive3 negative

    Customers like the quality of the camera. They mention it's an ideal full-frame camera and a phenomenal crop sensor camera. Some say that the AF has been significantly improved.

    "...Autofocus. The A7riv has a significantly improved AF that covers much more of the sensor than the A7riii...." Read more

    "...this both the highest resolution Full Frame as well as a phenomenal Crop Sensor camera. Win win!..." Read more

    "The camera is marvelous. The ergonomics, and the weight, are exceptional for my purposes...." Read more

    "...The A7R III is an amazing camera and truly refined...." Read more

    8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

    Customers find the digital camera easy to hold. They mention that the updated ergonomic design is very noticeable. The joystick feels nicer and the shape is more comfortable. They also appreciate the larger grip and the way the camera feels in hand. Overall, customers are satisfied with the ease of use of this camera.

    "...The joystick feels nicer and the shape is more comfortable. The camera itself is slightly thicker which is better to hold for your hands...." Read more

    "The camera is marvelous. The ergonomics, and the weight, are exceptional for my purposes...." Read more

    "...This camera feels like a little tank...." Read more

    "...The increased backbutton size, the larger grip and just the way the camera feels in your hand are welcomed improvements...." Read more

    8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

    Customers find the digital camera very easy to use. They say the menus are easy to adjust and transfer to a computer. They appreciate the improved menu options, plethora of settings, and build quality. They also mention that the larger megapixel count gives a greater range of flexibility to crop, refocus, and recompose.

    "...The larger megapixel count gives greater range of flexibility to crop, refocus, and recompose photos in post...." Read more

    "...That's it for the negatives. AF, the plethora of settings, and build quality are awesome...." Read more

    "...Its also very easy to adjust the menus, transfer it to computer. The combination is a lot of money however." Read more

    "...So a positive.2. Improved menu options (autofocus color options, other customization)3. Supposed to have real time tracking...." Read more

    7 customers mention7 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the sharpness of the camera. They say it is truly refined, easy to use, and retains excellent sharpness. They also say it's the best mirrorless out there, letting you get significantly better quality images by using quadrupling the color. Customers also mention that the 60MP improves sharpness and cropping flexibility. They appreciate the magnesium alloy frames and the fact that it feels like a little tank.

    "...The sensor shifts very slightly letting you get significantly better quality images by using quadrupling the color information in each pixel...." Read more

    "...additional 10 mp you get with the a7riv, it's also the superior quality of Sony's lenses, the superior dynamic range of the sensors, and the amazing..." Read more

    "Sony is doing a great job with their magnesium alloy frames. This camera feels like a little tank...." Read more

    "...this resolution, you can zoom into the pictures and be amazed at the level of details. You can zoom, crop away and still get a great picture...." Read more

    20 customers mention10 positive10 negative

    Customers are mixed about the focus of the camera. Some mention that it has fast autofocus, while others say that it's off considerably and needs manual focus.

    "...Furthermore the AF is much snappier and eye-AF finds the eye faster and stays locked on in dimmer conditions and further away than the A7riii...." Read more

    "...Doesnt let me touch to focus... would love remote focus with focus magnifier. Would die for the same with a focus stacking mode from the app...." Read more

    "Sony A7R IV has the resolution, autofocus, speed, and form factor that should place it near the top ranks for Camera of the Year honors...." Read more

    "liking the camera after a few months of use. sometimes difficult to get correct focus in some situations, such as wildlife photography of birds in..." Read more

    8 customers mention5 positive3 negative

    Customers are mixed about the value of the digital camera. Some mention that it's worth the price, an excellent buy, and the megapixels are worth it. Others say that it’s a little pricy.

    "...Back to the Sony.. at the current price point, it is an EXCELLENT value...." Read more

    "Perfect image quality, ergonomic, features and price makes it the best camera currently in the market...." Read more

    "...300mb/s cards but at the time of this review these cards are RIDICULOUSLY EXPENSIVE...." Read more

    "Wow! Worth the price!..." Read more

    6 customers mention3 positive3 negative

    Customers are mixed about the sensor of the camera. Some mention that it's amazing, with a superior dynamic range, and that it shifts very slightly, allowing for better quality images. However, others say that tracking is not reliable, and any movement will throw off the sensor.

    "...Pixel shift. Pixel shift is a great feature on paper. The sensor shifts very slightly letting you get significantly better quality images by using..." Read more

    "Great camera BUT eyetracking has never worked and now have this new failure issue. May go back to Nikon." Read more

    "...it's also the superior quality of Sony's lenses, the superior dynamic range of the sensors, and the amazing Sony focal systems...." Read more

    "Tracking not reliable..." Read more

    The megapixels are worth it!
    5 Stars
    The megapixels are worth it!
    I have owned every A7r camera including the original, A7rii, A7riii, and now the A7riv. The A7riv is the first big image quality improvement in years! Is it worth it to upgrade to 60MP? Definitely but be aware that this still a specialized camera and not an action camera.The camera industry remained stead at the 24MP range for years now. In the past year the Canon R5 and R6 cameras have pushed the envelope and the new megapixel race is back in full swing. Usually high megapixel wars were more about bragging rights and marketing than actual usability. Noise and image quality decreases with higher resolutions due to smaller physical pixels. This remains true with the A7riv's 60MP sensor over the A7riii's 42MP. However the increased resolution minimalizes the perceivable noise increase (You won't see it unless you pixel peep). In addition, the higher resolution helps with sharpness, contrast, and cropping flexibility across the board and you get an overall better camera.The Good:Image Quality. As mentioned above 60MP improves sharpness and cropping flexibility. There is some degradation of dynamic range and noisier ISOs. But again, since the resolution is much finer, the small amounts of noise introduced is much less noticeable at these resolutions. When used with uncompressed RAW (see below) you get much better ISO and dynamic range.Cropping. I cannot emphasize the ability to crop with 60MP. The larger megapixel count gives greater range of flexibility to crop, refocus, and recompose photos in post. Often I change the entire composition of a photo with extreme cropping of my A7riv files. You can change full body portraits into headshots and retain excellent sharpness. Reframe centered subjects to align with rule of thirds or vice versa. The ability recompose shots afterwards is amazing!Autofocus. The A7riv has a significantly improved AF that covers much more of the sensor than the A7riii. The A7riii just added a few more contrast detection points over the A7rii but the A7riv has PDAF points nearly covering the entire sensor. With my A7riii it was very difficult to eye-AF on subjects on the corners of the sensor. With the A7riv, unless your subject is on the very edge of the sensor, you will have full AF functionality including eye-AF. Furthermore the AF is much snappier and eye-AF finds the eye faster and stays locked on in dimmer conditions and further away than the A7riii.Battery. The camera still uses the newer Z batteries that comes with the newer generation of Sony cameras. The Z Batteries have doubled life over the older W batteries. Getting such a long runtime with such a high MP camera is pretty great.IBIS stabilization. Sony was one of the first large companies to use IBIS in full frame cameras. 5.5 stops of stabilization is amazing and still makes handheld slow light photos seem like they were on a tripod. I am still amazed by this feature sometimes. Tests do show that in real world tests the A7riv has slightly better IBIS stabilization than the A7riii.Ergonomics/usability: Not much has changed over the A7riii. Every year, each new version of the camera is bigger, thicker, and heavier. The joystick feels nicer and the shape is more comfortable. The camera itself is slightly thicker which is better to hold for your hands. There are no glaring issues here.The bad:Dynamic Range. Dynamic range is on par with other cameras of this generation. However shadow recovery is slightly worse than the A7riii. This is mainly due to the use of Compressed RAW setting with continuous shooting. When using Compressed Raw and continuous/burst mode, the camera shoots at 12-bit instead of 14 bit. If you shoot in single shots with uncompressed RAW you can get much better dynamic range and shadow recovery. 60Mp files are huge and not easy to process and this camera is NOT an action camera. But the fact that you can get 10fps with a 60mp camera even at 12-bit is still pretty amazing.Processing speed: With 60MP, writing to SD cards is even slower than before. As previously mentioned you can improve image quality by using uncompressed raw which DOUBLES file sizes from around 59mb to around 117mb. This makes writing to a regular 90/95mb/s USH-I card EVEN SLOWER. You can't review images after each shot without waiting for the writing to clear. With continuous multiple shots it takes EVEN SLOWER! You can help alleviate this problem with faster UHS-II 300mb/s cards but at the time of this review these cards are RIDICULOUSLY EXPENSIVE. Sony really needs to implement compressed lossless RAW files as 60MP is nearing the limit and resolution will continue to creep up.Speed. This is not an action or sports camera, but it CAN handle some action at 10fps. As mentioned previously, shooting in burst and continuous does reduce quality a bit. If you are a wedding photographer or lifestyle/street photographer this will be fine for your needs. However if you are shooting sports, dance, motion, a dedicated action sports camera that can handle the speed without quality loss like the A1 or A9 would be better suited for you.Pixel shift. Pixel shift is a great feature on paper. The sensor shifts very slightly letting you get significantly better quality images by using quadrupling the color information in each pixel. However realistically you can't use it without some smearing or ghosting. Unless you are using it for perfectly static scenes you will get some sort of smearing. Wind moving tree leaves or grass, moving cars in cityscapes, any movement will throw off the sensor. I have never meaningfully used this feature. Additionally you need Sony's Edge software to compile the images which just adds to the processing steps.This is a great camera and a phenomenal upgrade. It does however have some limitations. For years the A7r series was the flagship camera of Sony's line. However we must remember this is really geared for landscapes and studio work were lighting conditions are controlled and you don't need to shoot fast action. Sony has diversified with the A9 and A1 line with the A9 being sports and the A1 being the dedicated all-around flagship camera with little compromises. For your everyday photographer who is not shooting ballet dancers or basketball games regularly, this should be perfectly suitable for their needs. Even professional wedding and street photographers will find little to complain about. Only the most demanding action photographers pushing the limits will want more.
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    Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2021
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    5.0 out of 5 stars The megapixels are worth it!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2021
    I have owned every A7r camera including the original, A7rii, A7riii, and now the A7riv. The A7riv is the first big image quality improvement in years! Is it worth it to upgrade to 60MP? Definitely but be aware that this still a specialized camera and not an action camera.

    The camera industry remained stead at the 24MP range for years now. In the past year the Canon R5 and R6 cameras have pushed the envelope and the new megapixel race is back in full swing. Usually high megapixel wars were more about bragging rights and marketing than actual usability. Noise and image quality decreases with higher resolutions due to smaller physical pixels. This remains true with the A7riv's 60MP sensor over the A7riii's 42MP. However the increased resolution minimalizes the perceivable noise increase (You won't see it unless you pixel peep). In addition, the higher resolution helps with sharpness, contrast, and cropping flexibility across the board and you get an overall better camera.

    The Good:

    Image Quality. As mentioned above 60MP improves sharpness and cropping flexibility. There is some degradation of dynamic range and noisier ISOs. But again, since the resolution is much finer, the small amounts of noise introduced is much less noticeable at these resolutions. When used with uncompressed RAW (see below) you get much better ISO and dynamic range.

    Cropping. I cannot emphasize the ability to crop with 60MP. The larger megapixel count gives greater range of flexibility to crop, refocus, and recompose photos in post. Often I change the entire composition of a photo with extreme cropping of my A7riv files. You can change full body portraits into headshots and retain excellent sharpness. Reframe centered subjects to align with rule of thirds or vice versa. The ability recompose shots afterwards is amazing!

    Autofocus. The A7riv has a significantly improved AF that covers much more of the sensor than the A7riii. The A7riii just added a few more contrast detection points over the A7rii but the A7riv has PDAF points nearly covering the entire sensor. With my A7riii it was very difficult to eye-AF on subjects on the corners of the sensor. With the A7riv, unless your subject is on the very edge of the sensor, you will have full AF functionality including eye-AF. Furthermore the AF is much snappier and eye-AF finds the eye faster and stays locked on in dimmer conditions and further away than the A7riii.

    Battery. The camera still uses the newer Z batteries that comes with the newer generation of Sony cameras. The Z Batteries have doubled life over the older W batteries. Getting such a long runtime with such a high MP camera is pretty great.

    IBIS stabilization. Sony was one of the first large companies to use IBIS in full frame cameras. 5.5 stops of stabilization is amazing and still makes handheld slow light photos seem like they were on a tripod. I am still amazed by this feature sometimes. Tests do show that in real world tests the A7riv has slightly better IBIS stabilization than the A7riii.

    Ergonomics/usability: Not much has changed over the A7riii. Every year, each new version of the camera is bigger, thicker, and heavier. The joystick feels nicer and the shape is more comfortable. The camera itself is slightly thicker which is better to hold for your hands. There are no glaring issues here.

    The bad:

    Dynamic Range. Dynamic range is on par with other cameras of this generation. However shadow recovery is slightly worse than the A7riii. This is mainly due to the use of Compressed RAW setting with continuous shooting. When using Compressed Raw and continuous/burst mode, the camera shoots at 12-bit instead of 14 bit. If you shoot in single shots with uncompressed RAW you can get much better dynamic range and shadow recovery. 60Mp files are huge and not easy to process and this camera is NOT an action camera. But the fact that you can get 10fps with a 60mp camera even at 12-bit is still pretty amazing.

    Processing speed: With 60MP, writing to SD cards is even slower than before. As previously mentioned you can improve image quality by using uncompressed raw which DOUBLES file sizes from around 59mb to around 117mb. This makes writing to a regular 90/95mb/s USH-I card EVEN SLOWER. You can't review images after each shot without waiting for the writing to clear. With continuous multiple shots it takes EVEN SLOWER! You can help alleviate this problem with faster UHS-II 300mb/s cards but at the time of this review these cards are RIDICULOUSLY EXPENSIVE. Sony really needs to implement compressed lossless RAW files as 60MP is nearing the limit and resolution will continue to creep up.

    Speed. This is not an action or sports camera, but it CAN handle some action at 10fps. As mentioned previously, shooting in burst and continuous does reduce quality a bit. If you are a wedding photographer or lifestyle/street photographer this will be fine for your needs. However if you are shooting sports, dance, motion, a dedicated action sports camera that can handle the speed without quality loss like the A1 or A9 would be better suited for you.

    Pixel shift. Pixel shift is a great feature on paper. The sensor shifts very slightly letting you get significantly better quality images by using quadrupling the color information in each pixel. However realistically you can't use it without some smearing or ghosting. Unless you are using it for perfectly static scenes you will get some sort of smearing. Wind moving tree leaves or grass, moving cars in cityscapes, any movement will throw off the sensor. I have never meaningfully used this feature. Additionally you need Sony's Edge software to compile the images which just adds to the processing steps.

    This is a great camera and a phenomenal upgrade. It does however have some limitations. For years the A7r series was the flagship camera of Sony's line. However we must remember this is really geared for landscapes and studio work were lighting conditions are controlled and you don't need to shoot fast action. Sony has diversified with the A9 and A1 line with the A9 being sports and the A1 being the dedicated all-around flagship camera with little compromises. For your everyday photographer who is not shooting ballet dancers or basketball games regularly, this should be perfectly suitable for their needs. Even professional wedding and street photographers will find little to complain about. Only the most demanding action photographers pushing the limits will want more.
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    Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2019
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Great for those that need it! But do you?
    Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2019
    The A7R4 isn't for everyone, but if your niche meets the needs of high resolution and mirrorless performance, it is fantastic.

    Combined with the Sony 90mm Macro I can attain tac sharp focus handheld on insect eyes. I can shoot tiny jumping spiders, assassin bugs, flowers, lichen, moss, and all kinds of incredibly tiny subjects. APSC mode (or crop in Lightroom) makes this both the highest resolution Full Frame as well as a phenomenal Crop Sensor camera. Win win!

    Combined with Sony 24-70 F2.8 GM, I can shoot all of my day-to-day non-macro photos. Things like street photography, infant photography, family photos, and more.

    If dual memory card slots is critical to you, then this is a feature you need and will love. Most mirrorless cameras (ie Nikon) are a dang joke! So sad! Seriously, if you don't have dual cards in the camera then it is just a toy, not a tool. Professionals can't risk loosing photos.

    File size is huge, managing space might be hard, a fast computer will help in processing and managing your files. Google drive doesn't support Sony RAW files, so I also save jpg versions for quick viewing. More space gone... more upload time required.

    The app is actually really great for a newer app. Connecting works all the time, but only if you do things in a particular order. They should fix that... I can control my exposure triangle from the app, shoot, and review a low resolution sample. Great for a remote shutter. Doesnt let me touch to focus... would love remote focus with focus magnifier. Would die for the same with a focus stacking mode from the app. I might be a dreamer though, probably won't ever see this.

    Ok, and the back screen. Seriously Sony?! Still poor resolution, but the biggest sin is that the screen still doesn't flip around like canon cameras! Holy smokes, catch a clue Sony! Vloggers are a huge deal, stop ignoring them! At least the app can give you a remote live view experience on your cell phone. So that seems to be a workaround for me. But I can see that not working well for people that blog a lot.

    Most people could do well with an A7R3 instead. Could you benefit from the savings? Could you use that for more accessories or glass? Would that help you more than the resolution jump? Maybe!

    For macro, the super high resolution is really a big help. Know your needs!

    Hope this helps you decide on your next camera! I love my Sony A7R4!
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    Gloria Kelly
    1.0 out of 5 stars THE CAMERA IS NOT WORKING
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 7, 2023
    Style: Body OnlySet: New Version - a7R IVVerified Purchase
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    Arup Das
    5.0 out of 5 stars This is the best camera for details and resolution. Go for it
    Reviewed in India on September 22, 2022
    Style: Body OnlySet: BaseVerified Purchase
    8 people found this helpful
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    Ann
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing camera
    Reviewed in Canada on December 18, 2019
    Style: Body OnlySet: BaseVerified Purchase
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    Ann
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing camera
    Reviewed in Canada on December 18, 2019
    Incredible camera. I upgraded from the A7iii and I am amazed by the picture quality and the ability to crop the photos and still retain the resolution. I took it on a recent trip to Key West for a wild dolphins watch. I am so glad I brought the A7riv with me. I was able to take some amazing pics of the dolphins from far away using the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 and then crop in. The focus tracking works amazingly well as well. Noise is definitely worst then the A7iii in low light situation. But I am willing to live with that with all the other amazing features of the A7Riv.
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    4 people found this helpful
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    shanshrrtmd
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great product
    Reviewed in Canada on October 20, 2019
    Style: Body OnlySet: BaseVerified Purchase
    3 people found this helpful
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    JG
    2.0 out of 5 stars Complicated
    Reviewed in Canada on November 9, 2020
    Style: Body OnlySet: BaseVerified Purchase
    20 people found this helpful
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