Sony a7iv LOW LIGHT: The ULTIMATE Guide
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In this guide, I'll show you how to get the best low light performance from the Sony a7iv camera. The a7iv is perfect for capturing outstanding low light photos and videos.
If you're looking to take stunning photos and videos in low light, then you need to check out this guide. I'll show you how to get the most out of the a7iv's high resolution sensor, so you can capture amazing photos and videos in low light conditions.
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I have a question , what if you have a person ( skin tone obviously ) AND a bright source of light in the same frame like maybe a billboard or some Led light in the back or something. Would you set your zebras to 100% I’m assuming ? Since the light source is brighter ?
Excellent question, William. I'm going to pin this one as I think it will help some people and is something that I could have clarified in the video. I'd always prioritize the skin tone in the shot for exposure. The only time I wouldn't do that is if I wanted a silhouette shot or something, but generally, if a person is the subject I'd get their skin tone exposed.
@@seandewispelaerethat’s what I meant ! I reversed it by accident always expose for person / skin tones instead of highlights unless you’re going for a silhouette shot or want to preserve highlights for whatever reasoning.
But how about if there’s no ( no person ) in the frame and you want to expose for the sunset ? Then that now becomes the subject and you expose for the 100 value ? Since it’s the brightest part of your image ? I’ve shot in slog before just couldn’t get it right I’ve been practicing for a while now trying to dial it in perfectly
@@williamalexanderr You got it, I'd expose a sunset to 85-90 as it isn't a pure white, but yea you're getting it. Very curious how this zebra method treats you. It's been a winner for me.
@@seandewispelaere I’ll keep you posted brother 🙏 will most likely start testing from today - a month from now to make sure I really get it down pack and come back to update you maybe through Instagram or something
@@williamalexanderr My man!
Be there or be square guy
I think it’s good to mention that base iso is technically called native iso, and even more importantly, native iso yields the best dynamic range in your image.
I’ve watched so many video to wrap my head around this subject. And THIS is the one that clicked for me! Thank you so much!
Sean this was excellent advice and coaching. Thank you for sharing this information with us.
What's up, Marcus?! Thank you, brotha, that means a lot to me.
Wow! What a well-paced, clear and exceptionally helpful…really educational…video, Sean! Thank you for all the time, effort and energy you must have put in to this in order to help us all-fans, most of whom you don’t even know.
For those of us who may be either photography novices or at the very least, new to the a7 IV (I just bought one!), please consider a tutorial on how best to set up this magnificent machine for photography. That would be well received, I am sure; then you could consider a part two focusing on video.
Please think seriously about creating such a photography tutorial because few people have the combination of skills that you do, not to mention your clear and impactful delivery style.
Keep up the great work…you are obviously doing something that you were meant to do. Lucky us, eh!.
Best regards,
Will
This was helpful, thank you!
Wow! Another BANGER! Thanks for sharing this great video Sean! So helpful!
Love to hear it, thank you
You nailed it like no one else on youtube.. KING Content!!!
You are THE MAN when it comes to the A7iv! This is incredibly valuable information. Thank you1
you have a new fan!!! great thought processing and explanations...
Made my day - glad you like it
This is the kind of information I’ve been looking for. I’ve learned something new.
Love to hear it, Trey
Great Clip!
I will use your experiences in my next video.
Thanks!
Great video can’t wait to try it
Boom - thank you
This is SUCH an excellent video, thank you!
Glad you liked it - thanks for the note
Awesome video! Many thanks
You got it and thank you
Mate, that video is lit..! Great content as well. Thanks
Thank you I appreciate that 🤙
Instant subscribe! Thanks for the explanation - looking forward to seeing more
Instant?! Made my day and I’ve got your back on more a7iv videos after I publish a few more on the zv-e1
@@seandewispelaere I meant 'immediate', haha. Thanks Sean!
Nice and informative. Great job!
Much appreciated 🤙
Excellent presentation!
super cool tip thx bro
excellent tips, thank you
No problem and happy to hear that you liked the video
Tip Top Video, Thanks 🙏
Great advice. Will definitely give this a try on my A7iv. Subscribed 👍🏻🇬🇧
Love to hear it, Paul, thank you
Explained perfectly!
Glad you liked it, thank you
This was so awesome, thank you!
Glad you liked it and you're welcome
Brother, you should have a million followers. I'm so impressed with the quality of your video, the produciton, the sound, the edit. Bravo! Most people have no idea how much work goes into what you do. Just subscribed. Keep up the amazing work.
That is really cool of you to say, thank you. Happy to have you a part of the channel.
Ive got the exact comment on my video's too... word for word - its fake! Regardless its a great video
ur very helpful man i needed a low light photo quick! 🎉
Boom - happy to help
What a nicely done video and a helpful chart thank you
Thank you, Din, glad you liked it
Woah. Never thought about using the zone system like this. Saved to favorites 🎉
Love to hear that, Jensen - glad you liked it
Great videos you are making Bro! 🎉 Thank you.
Made my day, thanks for taking the time to say that
Good job man. Learning about my A74 bought few months ago
I just got my a7iv a couple of weeks ago. Got a lot to learn, keep these vids coming!
My man! Got your back, more to come
Thanks Sean, helped a lot. Never thought that 12000 iso could look this clean
Right?!
did not understand the part where i switch on the second base iso of 3200 and than 10000 or above is mentioned ? 😅
Great tips! Been struggling with this a lot tbh!
Love to hear that - glad it helped
Nooo way.. What a High end Content Brother. Thank you for sharing your hard work !
Much appreciated 🤙
Great video & I’m seeing you get great traction! We’ll deserved! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 the a7iv & zv-e10 are my 2 main cameras! 😃🙌🏼
I appreciate that and always nice to see the channel getting some love. We have the same setup (until that ZV-E1 comes in of course... :))
you are 100% spot on regarding all that exposure advice. Don't even look at the meter!
Certainly a game changer for me
Great content, thank you, do you recommend recording with slog3 at night? Complying with the dual base iso or it's better without a profile or hlg3 with the sony a7IV
I love that you covered this!
I’m pretty new to all of this but just throwing it out there that slog and rec709 differs by -10. So if you’re light skinned your zebra target in rec709 could be 70 but in slog it would be 60.
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Thanks, Travis
Ah, yes, I think that is exactly why (for the 70 example) it has worked so well for me to use the same exposure values for both log or non-log profiles. It essentially over-exposes the LOG by 10% which, arguably, is enough to leverage the dynamic range. At lease for me, exposing exactly to the values in the chart via zebras has proven to be consistent regardless of log or non-log
Really good details in this video Sean 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 Been trying to find a chart for iso for the SonyA1 however it’s not clear if it’s really dual or not .
Thank u very much 🙏🏻
Awesome video
Thank you, Jackson
holy crimson chin! amazing! edit: you had me at the jawline, but MAN this video is the highest of quality with great info, SUBBED! You're gonna be big with these types of vids in no time
Bro what an amazing channel you have 😎😎😎 new sub
Thanks and welcome to the channel 🤙
You had me at “let’s refer to Ansel Adams”. Subscribed.
Boom and welcome to the channel!
Amazing, and very informative. Side note: Could you share where you get your vfx, templates, titles from? They're so clean!
Hey Sean, Great video! Im wondering if you would think this would apply to the A7rV as well? I know it has much larger sensor at 61mp, you think that would effect the Video?
greate explanation ! u gained urself a new sub ! one question so lets say if i have to shoot it a really bad light situation even with iso 3200 its not able to see clearly, do we pump 3200 x 4 which is 12800 iso until we able to see it cearly? thanks !
I don't have the camera, but I am always enjoying watching your videos, keep it up bro 👏🎬
Thanks for the note and glad you like the videos
Recently bought the A7IV for real estate photography, cant freakin wait to use it
Let’s go!
Use it! Why don’t you use it??.
thanks bro👍
Thank you
Love your stuff. If you explain the colors more on your next video like in premier pro that’ll be fantastic ❤
Some of my SLOG3 videos on the channel might help you a bit with that. I will also be doing some on the ZV-E1 shortly and will be getting into color a fair amount.
@@seandewispelaere thank you 🥹
Very interesting, I bought myself an A7 IV 2 weeks ago. I only shoot pictures but still watched the whole vid, well done.
Btw you literally have Gigachad’s cheekbones, just noticed that 😂
No, no, no...he has mine
Love to hear that. Great camera, enjoy!
This is by far the best video I’ve seen on low light, cheers for this!! (Side note) where can I find the best low light settings for an fx3? Can you make a video on this?
Thanks that means a lot to me
I believe the FX3 and the ZV-E1 have the same sensor which would make this video and overall settings helpful: th-cam.com/video/cGbgdPKHp1E/w-d-xo.html
Excellent advice on ISO and exposure. Gerald Undone also demonstrated that you can also adjust exposure by going below the first base ISO and end up with cleaner footage. Which is similar to what you did by bringing down the shadows in post.
Thank you and interesting about the base ISOs - I'll check that out
hi your fonts in the thumbnail are amazing. Can you pls tell what's the fonts name?
I love to record with S-Cinetone, because it’s very practical and fast, otherwise with s-log 3 is not easy to make a perfect exposure every time in different situation… but S-Cinetone on my a7iv have a lot of noise. I’m thinking to switch to a7s iii 😢
thank you for the video wonderful stuff , i personally think you should elaborate on zone system / zebra method practically in the field on the sky and land (subject ) please ... too many stuff in one video
Thanks and I have an update video on that method planned. Have you seen this one? th-cam.com/video/95EYVe2Hego/w-d-xo.html
thanks chad
Incredible resolution I’m a owner sony a7 iv and i love it
Glad to hear that, Khalid
Perfect video no BS. Can you please also make a video showing how to shoot in custom white balance to get proper colours?
Thanks, glad you liked it. I should be able to get to that shortly, yes. In short, I just use the AWB lock if I don't know the exact WB and use 5600K when I have a 5600K key light
@@seandewispelaere Okay thanks for your reply. Will keep an eye on your videos
i come back here to say, this video is fire :O
Very cool of you to say that, Lucas - thank you
Just purchased the A7IV with 24-105 and the Sony 200-600 for work. I can’t wait to dive into your videos and get properly setup when it arrives!
I have the 24-105 f/4 and wished I would’ve got the 24-70 2.8 in favor of lowlight situations
@@Steven_John3 Yeah I can definitely see that. Most of my work is outside in daylight and the extra range is really helpful.
@@throwdown515 if you don’t mind me asking what are you doing for work that you need the 200-600 ? I really want that lens for wildlife
@@Steven_John3 I work in marketing for golf courses. That lens is going to be a game changer in getting great shots without having to be right up on the golfers. It looks incredible for wildlife as well!
Hey guys, just chiming in to say that you're awesome. Enjoy those lenses and @Throwdown515 - you got the a7iv?!?! Let's go!
Dude, nice one, you just earned a sub, can I ask, those SD Custom LUTs, do the work on Davinci?.... Cheers man.
Thank you, much appreciated. I am not sure on that, but let's do this...send me an email (seansglasslife@gmail.com) and I'll send you the LUTs on the house and then if you could let me know about Davinci that'd be great so that I know for future requests. They should work though ad they are .cube files. Look forward to hearing from you
GigaChad 💪🏻
Guilty
Hey man thanks for these tips! I'll definitely be trying this. Do you make the color adjustmens after you converted your Slog3 to rec709, and do you use a LUT conversion? Thanks again brah. I'll definitely be checking out your other videos🦑✌️
Thanks, glad that these landed well for you. I do, yes (see the link below for my conversion process) and the color adjustments are applied after
th-cam.com/users/shorts4piNtbey9HQ?feature=share
@@seandewispelaere thank you! I'll check it out now...
What are the settings for low light videos please?
I see a high-end production, I subscribe.
Welcome to the channel
Subscription done 🥰
My man!
Amazing video bro,
How do you screenrecord your camera like that?
Thanks, that means a lot. I use the Atomos Ninja V
Thank you for the advice about using Zebras.
No doubt - game changer for sure
Hi Sean, thanks for the content! I'm Brazilian and I have an A7IV. I can't find the Creators' App in the Brazilian Apple Store on my iPhone 14 pro. Do you know if this app is not compatible with 14 pro?
Hey thank you and I'm not sure on that one...
Yes Sean! Can you do a video on how to get a moody/dark look. I used to think it was down to the edit/grading (which I’m sure it is; however, I recently took some shot in an extremely bright gym and accidentally increased my shutter speed, instead of dropping my ISO (I’d just re-mapped my custom buttons 😅😒), and the image was this dark, moody, grungy look - I loved it. I’ve tried it since, but by dropping the ISO & keeping my shutter speed double my frame rate & I can’t re-create it. On TOP of this, I saw a video on Instagram of footage looking just how I’d like mine to, in a gym, and I don’t get it 😂 please help. If it helps, I can DM you the videos. Sorry about the long comment!
Hey Reise, send me over an example and I'll take a look
I'm a noob, but I'm going to try this. Thanks!
Let me know how you get on with it
Sean what app are you using to control menu from your phone on camera? ty.
The Sony Creator app works well
You mentioned using slog3, but I've read that log isn't meant for low light? So I'm a little confused on that aspect.
what do u do when we need to shoot in really low light, like a beach at night, how do u make your focus, manually?
Crank the iso and the autofocus should be fine.
Nice
Thanks!
If I understand correctly, Zebra settings should be different between slog3 and cineStone. Because the clipping point on Slog 3 (95) is different than it is on a standard picture profile (100)
Oh my god) I have never tried to add Liquify jawline in photoshop +1000 percents. And now I can see why
0:31 hey, how did you do that overlay?
Which is your mic?
Hey man great points! Thanks for sharing :) but I’m a little confused, I get we have dual 800 and 3200 but how is it possible to get no noise at 10000 and 20000 when it’s so high compared to the Dual iso? Just a little confused if you can help me that would be amazing!
Yea, I don’t get this as well
Same here
I asked the same question just now but see that this was never answered 3 months ago.
@@IamAgrocerybag yea bro I’m still confused 😂
I'm wondering this too lol
Does the Zebra method work in daytime settings as well? That seems like a pretty east method to remember.
Absolutely it does, Sammy. I use it all of the time.
Hi Sean. Constrictive feedback, great video I like the different perspectives you film from. Like the one at 31 seconds. You keep to the point and use the right amount “magic- souse- with effects and sound”
Thank you for the cool video will try the steps with family videos. Keep the great videos coming. You are a one stop for improvement
Btw off topic I posted in your video a question. Dose your A7 4 reset pic count after 09999 to 00000
Hey man! Thank you for the feedback, that is incredibly valuable to me. Sorry I missed that comment. I have no clue ha I format my cards like once a week. I do think there is a setting to change the file name and counter though?
@@seandewispelaere I will figure it. Keep the great videos coming man. One more thing about your videos that your videos very. You know how to keep the message clean and clear. For example your 3 point. I have never touched or thought about colour grading. It was simple enough for me to test it with non log videos.
For still yes the counter resets, don’t know about video but can’t think what else would happen?
@@sh8736 thanks for replay. it is strange, but it is what is
May I have the link of the music in the background please?
Sure thing, I use Audiio (audiio.com/partner?oid=1&affid=931) and used a few different tracks in this edit, but the one in the beginning is: Andriy Mashtalir; BreatheSlow Motion
So when using zebras, should we ignore the Manual Meter when it blinks and shows this is way over exposed but zebras don't show is it still fine? That's what's confusing me ATM as I'm just starting out.
First, thank you for this. It is an excellent video. In part because it's short and therefore condensed. So I have a question please:
If shooting S log 3, do NOT change exposure comp, right? Leave it at zero and shoot at a native ISO like 800 or 3200. So adjust aperture to get one of those two ISOs, with camera set in M mode, meaning that its auto-ISO. Do I understand you correctly?
Because I have been struggling with S log 3 a LOT. VERY mixed results even in great light with exp. comp at .7 or 1. Also the footage all seems kinda soft and I rarely get focus peaking lines this way. Hoping for any kind of clarity on these issues please, and again, excellent and very helpful video!
Hey James, thanks glad you liked it
I happen to have just posted a (long :)) video that will help you a ton with your exact question:
th-cam.com/video/IiX3wWIEzQ0/w-d-xo.html
Enjoy, let me know if this helps
@@seandewispelaere Ok working through it. Lemme say that using the old method of +.7 or +1 on Esp. comp. dial has given me exceptional results on photos. Really good. But on video, hit and miss at best. So I am working through your method but I think I need a video on how exactly to find the Zebra settings you use and how to map the button that way and how to use it in a kind of practice session so I can get a grip on that without minutes and minutes of frustrating menu searches to get to the settings each and every time I take video.
In the field, that isn't a luxury I have to spend a lot of time on settings before I hit record.
Again, any help is appreciated and I appreciate the work you have done already. As a long time music teacher, I fully agree that there is a point where you don't get better until you teach, because you need to solve other people's problems before you can understand your subject more deeply.
Thanks again.
@@seandewispelaere OK so I watched the long video, and while there is a lot of wisdom in it on a lot of subjects, (as a long time Music teacher I can concur that one doesn't move forward until one teaches as students tend to ask questions we may never have done) but it didn't address my issues I'm afraid.
I have found the using S log 3 with a +1 esp. comp my photos are better than ever. I use On1 to grade them. But video is REALLY hit and miss.
I need to understand your zebra method and how to rapidly find the controls I need in menus to access the zebras to do as you explain as its still cryptic to me in your videos.
I have the A7 IV and will get the A7 V if it ever appears or the A1-2 maybe but for now, just the A7 IV.
ANY help appreciated. Do you have a step by step video on HOW to use zebras your way and map them or find them to buttons?
I'm confused about the dual baseline iso. I understand that 800 and 3200 have the lowest noise because they are the baseline. But I am not sure why you highlight 10000 and 20000 as having low noise as well, and how those numbers relate to 800 and 3200 .
@seandewispelaere same question here
Thank you first , and secondöy thanks youtube for recomendin me this video 🤣👍
I have a question & and i face this Problem all the time 😢.how u correct colour bending problem in low light situation or a dark room? Even when I upload video on TH-cam,it's look horrible with colour bending 😢.i always shoot in s-log3 & expose correctly.also maintain zebra lvl.
So,please tell me how I fix this problem🙏
Hi question, i shoot on s-log3 and the 2nd base iso is 3200. If i want to use zebras and have to change the iso it wont be at its base anymore which makes the footage grainy again?
Send me an email: seansglasslife@gmail.com
If you're interested, we can link up on a Zoom and go over this
would this apply to the first sony a7?
Maybe some of it?
Do u have a baseline iso chart for the a6700?
Hey Kevin, I'm working on an a6700 low light video for the near future that will have a guide - stay tuned
Omg cant wait! Ty!
Came for the impressive gigachad jawline, stayed for the content. Love the explanation !
Ha, I've heard that one a lot more recently...maybe it's my lighting angle. Anyways, thank you and glad this one landed for you.
@@seandewispelaere Could be haha ! With pleasure, and keep up the good work 😉
Do you have issues with overheating
Nope, I haven't but typically just film in 4k 24. I've heard some issues at 4k 60 for extended record times.
Man, false color on bmpcc is just such a game changer compared to the zebras.
Can't say I disagree with the value of false color
I just tried this with my A7iv and I didn't have any luck. My image is grainy and has so much noise. I wish I could show a screen grab of the shot to show what it looked like before lowering the contrast and cranking the shadows.
Dat jawline tho!
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