ex-Nikon user (D3, D750 and pro glass), happy with the A7 IV so far but man, there are some serious hiccups.. like picture Playback does not go from one card to the other, you have to go in menus and select which card to read from.. Also deleting photos always takes you back to next photo instead of respecting playback direction.. Also the WB menu options are terrible user interface, although the white balance itself works great.
I'm a 73 year old, strictly an amateur/enthusiast currently shooting with the A7 IV. I love the camera, and yet my new A7R V is arriving in the next week. So, the R5 seems to be overkill for me, but here is how I rationalize. 3 reasons. I shoot primarily birds, grand children and landscape. I have a bad back and knees, so for my birding, lens size matters. I currently shoot with the Sony 70-350mm G. That only gives me 525mm and 14 mp in crop mode. The extra mp in the RVshould really improve my coping ability. 2nd, the improved AF. For birds and grand children, ( both very fast, erratic subjects)I really want those little eyes to sparkle so I'll take any improvement in AF that I can get. And finally, like I said, I'm 73 yers old and don't know how long I'll be able to do this, and, I can afford it, so I'm giving myself a treat. (besides my wife says I can. LOL)
Hey if the wife says you can... then go for it!! I'm very excited to see how the AI Autofocus goes on the A7RV. Enjoy your new camera @j16m02 and thanks for commenting.
you've got a couple years on me, im still a young 69, i haven't tried the 70-350 G, i opted for the 150-500 which is an amazing lens and very sharp, its not as heavy as the 200-600 1/2 lb heavier than the Tamron, but man the 70-350 at 1.38ibs goodness... i also use my canon 300mm fd 2.8 when i need more light but for sure use my Manfrotto monopod, and manual focus isn't that bad I'm getting quite good at it, now for my kids, i use the 50mm1.2 i got such a great deal on it i could not pass it up, it really upped my keeper rate on my 5-year-old ive also got the 851.8 sony but the 50mm kills it. have you tried the Clear Image Zoom??? can really pump out the crop for the longer reach, only downside its in jpeg, and 15 or 8 megipixels live long and prosper sir.....
@@mysingingmonsterspmg I rented that Tamron 150-500, and you're right, it's pretty remarkable. I just can't get past the weight.That would be near ideal though. As for clear image zoom, I thought that was only for video. Am I mistaken?
@@j16m02 The clear image zoom is for stills, and depending on which crop you have it on you can get an additional 2X6 zoom, and whats sweet you get the zoom in the magnifier as well so you can really fine tune your autofocus, or manual focus with focus peaking, to get the max you'll be in jpeg, and fine at 8 megapixel i believe. at that crop theres no blowing it up or it will pixilate. but the thing is if you need to get in close you can, its worth trying out and test for yourself to see if it will work for you, i do use it with my manual lenses i think like with my canon 500mm fd 4.5 L lens i can get like 1800mm
The viewfinder was also my one gripe with the camera. It kept switching to the viewfinder all the time if my camera strap or anything else flicked past the sensor. I set up the custom button on the top of the camera (next to the Record button) to switch between the viewfinder and screen manually and now my experience with the camera is perfect!
Got it as soon as it came in with the first shippment in my country/almost a year in and with the 35-150mm tamron 2-2.8 it still amazes me every time I get to editing the photos or video. One thing/feature no one seems to mention or maybe even use is the smooth skin effect and low setting does great even in video!
That's a good point. I actually turned off that feature as soon as I got it and haven't played around with it. Reason being I prefer to make those adjustments when editing. How have you found that feature?
@@jemlang ..was going throught the menu extensivly.. but I think it was couse people just like to look good(I shoot mostly people:)) and sometimes it can be time consuming on the edit. I have to mention this again.. "IT WORKS ON VIDEO AS WELL" and mostly great - depending on the light.
Just wanted to comment and say that you're producing really high quality content - I'm so surprised that you have less than 400 subscribers! I don't think it'll take long for your channel to blow up - keep up the great content, Jem! 👌
Thanks for the amazing feedback Arran. Got lots more content planned in the new year. Thank you for subscribing and joining me on my YT journey. Just checked out your channel and subbed too. #557. You got some great content!
I just finished watched this video and I share the same sentiments. It's high quality content and I shook my head in disbelief that you do not have more subs. You earned one today! Keep up the great work!
This camera is fantastic. Photo and video is incredible quality and incredibly sharp. Autofocus in incredibly fast and incredibly sharp. Low light performance for video is phenomenal. Disclaimer: We only shoot 1080p video (weddings) but it looks great regardless and very sharp. The active stabilization setting is insane and gives you smooth movement even handheld which is game changing, throw on a gimble and its even crazier. If you are semiprofessional this is the best camera you can get imo.
My only gripe about the A7IV is no 4:2:2 10 Bit in 1080p 120 FPS video. It makes no sense that it's not there as you can get it in S&Q mode, but other than that I love it.
That's really interesting, I never noticed that. If I have ever needed 100fps I just use the FX3. But good pick up and good for people to be aware of. Thanks for commenting.
It's funny you mention the service issue. My camera is in the repair center for the second time. I have multiple defect-issues, including random freezing and failure to recognize a lens, including the Sony G-Master. I have read that other owners received a whole new control board (chipset!) replacement for the A7-IV. That is NOT minor! I was hoping Sony would issue some sort of announcement, but it appears this is now being handled as a secret recall. You have to call and then ship it out for 2 to 3 weeks. My biggest issue is the lost days I spent trouble-shooting and tweaking settings. Early buyers had it WAY worse. They had to write to Sony multiple times and test out a wide variety of lenses and memory cards to prove that it was real. Sony appears to finally agree that it's the camera, not the users, and I got minimal pushback. But, I do love the features and design when it works. I hope this next fix is the last, so I can use it again!
Sorry to hear about the troubles you have had with the camera. It does seem like there have been a few people that have had issues. It does sometimes come with the territory of being an early adapter unfortunately. I went through the same thing with Apple products back in the day. Sony were great with the repair. Even though the issue was minor, they approved it as soon as they saw the video. Was a shame it took 2 months. But I'd still buy Sony and recommend them. And like you, I still love this camera! Hope you get the camera back soon and can start shooting with it again. Thanks for watching and commenting. :)
I definitely have the overheating problem. Recommend solutions were high temp settings and to flip out screen to reduce camera body heat but I get overheating when shooting 4k 10 bit and using external monitor. It overheats even faster if I run the wireless app ( which I do often as a “directors monitor .
"Autofocus : the A7iv is so reliable" That is absolutely not my experience ! That may be true for non moving subjects, but I've been shooting or rather struggling with the A7iv for people running with the 70 200 GM2. While eye detect and tracking work great, only 30% of the shots are properly focused in wide area. The best results I got are in spot tracking at 6 FPS, about 70% of reasonably sharp pictures. We may agree though, I would say that the A7iv is reliable, the best shots are always misfocused.
That's quite interesting. What type of photography or video are you doing? Have you tried playing around with the AF Tracking Sensitivity and Focus Area options?
@@jemlang I do photography only for sports (running). I played with AF area and found spot tracking has the best results. Didn't play with AF tracking sensitivity : since I want to track one specific subject, I always used 1. I'll try changing that.
@@jddorland No regrets. The stills look great! Haven't had a chance to play with the video too much but the 4:2:2 & Slog 3 are super nice. The only downside is the build quality. The A7C is solid like a tank, whereas the A74 is lighter making it feel "cheaper" in comparison. kinda hard to explain.
@@Inspired_JG Thanks! Glad you are liking the camera. I'm still on the fence. The C works great for me, but would love some of the extra features of the 4. We'll see. Good to hear some positive feed back from someone who made the jump! Thanks!
Amazing camera, owned for two weeks and sent it back because it’s not a camera that fits in my workflow. But if my photography required a camera such as this, this is the one I would get…again.
@@jemlang I didn’t get any. I realized I already have the best camera for me. The Fuji X-Pro2. Been using it for about 18 months and it’s the best camera for what I do. Love the way it looks, feels, and the images I get with it.
I have had that same issue happen with my A1 a couple of times where it shuffled through the pictures. Had to turn it off and remove the battery and then load it back up on and turn it on. Worked but I am may look into getting it looked at for sure.
Awesome review!! I’m interest in the part when you mentioned the camera helps you to expose with flash. It’s this something the camera does automatically or there is something I need to setup?
My understanding is that it is part of the MI hot shoe with the A7IV. As it is different to previous Sony bodies and other camera manufactures. @Nathancoolphoto has done a video about the hot shoe on Sony's with a hack for other bodies, but isn't needed on the A7IV. However he doesn't address the A7IV update in his video, this is something I found from using the A7III and A7IV, also other people in the commented about it on his video. His video is called "Critical Flash-Trigger Configs for Real Estate Photography" if you're interested.
@@jemlang Great, I’ll review the video to see what else I can learn from it. Thanks again for the review and for getting back to me. Greatly appreciated
What about IBIS without gimble and it's low resolution dim display? I have read that both IBIS and display are worst in this class compared to canon R6 II and Panasonic S5 II. I am also worried about overheating in the summer when hiking a little bit. I also read it's not very enjoyable to use with complicated menus and uncomfortable grip and knobs. Would you recommend a7 IV to someone who just wants to carry as little as possible (no gimble, no external monitors, no cage + lightweight f2.8 zoom lens without OIS) and does photography and video as a hobby?
I would recommend the Sony A7IV for those things you are going to be using it for. Even though the IBIS and screen resolution aren’t ‘best in class’, They are still very good and very usable. It also has an active stabilisation option which will smooth out your footage even more with a slight crop if you need it. The comment about not being enjoyable is subjective. Personally I find the ergonomics, menu and dials to be well designed. The grip is quite comfortable even in my big hands. the camera has an option to operate in high temperatures. I’ve only had the high temp warning come up once. And that was when I had been using it in a hot room filming for over an hour at 4K. Even with the warning it still kept recording. (My Shinobi monitor had overheated and stopped working) Hope this helps. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@@jemlang sounds like the disadvantages of a7 iv are minor. What would be the biggest advantages over Panasonic? Just 33mpix? I hear many people still love their Sony's but without having hands on experience it's hard to me to see the appeal compared to canon or Panasonic.
@@marceln2 I very much agree that the disadvantages are minor. Reason why Sony is so popular is that they are way ahead of the market with their mirrorless tech. Canon were very late to the game. Panasonic were ok, but their auto focus was holding them back. Now they have moved over to phase-detection auto focus in the S5 II, this makes this camera a serious contender. If I was completely new to photography and wanted a full frame system, I'd be seriously comparing the A7IV and S5 II. The differences between the 2 are a lot closer now than previous models. Advantage of the S5 II over the A7IV is the open gate 6k video at 4:3 however this might not be a feature you would use. Apart from this, the A7IV still has more advantages like the 33mp sensor, more dynamic range, 5.5 stop ibis. The other benefit is there is lots of support online from creators for Sony because they have been ahead of the game so if there is a larger community. Not saying Panasonic doesn't have a community, just Sony has a larger community because they have more market share.
Are the people who are writing about this enabling Auto Power OFF temp? I’ve not had the overheating issue once with the camera and I live in Australia where it’s hot 🔥
I’m sorry but had to write this comment to ensure that the correct term is used for defining the changing of video resolution from 7K to 4K, as said at @8:07. Its called downscaling or oversampling (downscaling 7K to 4K). Upscaling means increasing increasing the resolution.
I have the a7iv I think at the very least reduce the crop factor to something like 1.2x 1.3x or 1.4x instead of 1.5x or make a mark 2 maybe if enough people talk about it they might listen this would help them and they customers
@@benlangfeldt-pd8gj "Shouldnt/should" lol. In a perfect world we would get one perfect camera from every camera manufacturer and they also would be driving down the prices bc of all the competition. But in reality .... sony is trying to make some money. They won't give you all the features in a 2000-2500 dollar camera body bruv. If you want you can step up to the a7siii or the fx3 or anything more expensive which suits your needs.... but they dont owe you anything... even when looking at more expensive cameras... the a7siii is such a dope camera for filmmaking... but its not quite as good as other cameras for photography... but hey sony has the solution: They have the fx3 for more bells and whisltles when it comes to filmmaking... and they also have better photography cameras. But: You WILL pay for it and they sure do love making money. Peace to all the dreamers tho :)
@@benlangfeldt-pd8gj Im not saying that it shouldnt be a standard feature... ^^ But its not in this price range. Manufacturers like sony do that shit so they can also sell their more expensive gear. I mean there is 4k 60 .... but there is a considerable crop.
Got two of these and they are great. However I’m running into kind of the same problem - the shutter button on one of them simply doesn’t work! I had to assign that function to a different button or I wouldn’t be able to change the shutter speed. Regardless it’s a great camera and delivers everything I need at the moment. Cheers
Yeah absolutely! I use the A7IV for client work as my main photography camera and my B cam for video. Clients are always happy with the quality. And some of my clients are international brands. Thanks for the awesome feedback! I've only just started my TH-cam journey. So means a lot to get great feedback. Thanks Josh!
@@jemlang thank you so much. You're awesome. I'm switching from a6400 and still looking for camera rn. Im thinking fuji xh2s or a7iv. Im so glad that you answered my comment. It helps alot.
There are so many things to consider when looking at new cameras and which one to invest in. Out of those 2 options you are looking at I would personally go for the A7IV because it is full frame. But I haven't looked much into the XH2S so I can't do a direct comparison. One thing to keep in mind is that there is no perfect camera. Work out what features are non-negotiables for you then go from there. Thanks again for commenting. Glad I could help out :)
What was the sale price when it first came out? Pricy now! I have the gh5, thinking of selling it in a year nd getting a74 spring 2024, im sure it'll be 300£ cheaper by then
From memory it was $3kUSD when announced. Here in Australia it was $4k. It’s already started dropping in price. Especially at the moment with the current Black Friday sales. I would expect it would drop a bit next year too. Always keep an eye out for sales and Sony cashbacks.
Omg man I need some help, I love both the A7C and the A7IV, I sold my R and not sure which to get!!!! I want to continue making YT vids and vlogs, and next year start commercial work. But I’m in the fence, can you please help me haha
Thanks for watching and commenting Aleem. From what you have described, I would go the A7IV over the A7C. The A7C does have some great features, but it is pretty much an A7III in a smaller body with the added Auto focus features. It doesn't do 10bit 4:2:2 which I think is a big upgrade. And if you are doing commercial work you will get more longevity from the A7IV.
I connected the HDMI port from my Sony A7 IV to a 4K TV, i see it well, everything all ok. But if I shoot myself eg. Vlog I have everything reversed on the TV screen. This it a big problem for me. I have to discover out how the 'mirror' + 'reverse' mode so that i can see the movements in the correct direction on the TV.
Hi Alex, thanks for watching my video and commenting. Unfortunately I'm not able to upload the full res photos with the photos in the video as they are from client shoots.
I need help with the zebra function. Having set it at 95 I thought all areas overexposed would be shown, but areas that are very overexposed are not highlighted by zebra. You have to reduce the exposure far enough to get it shown. Is there a way to make the camera show all overexposed areas as zebra pattern and not just the parts slightly overexposed?
What do you mean one year later?! Wasn't a7IV announced back in November 2021 and then released like 6-7 months ago, back in April 2022?! I remember filling out an online pre-order for two copies on April 22 this year and my cameras came one month later.
It was announced at the end of October and I had mine early December. There was very low stock availability at the beginning so it might have taken a while for some people to get theirs.
If you are just shooting portraits you will be very happy with the image quality from the A7III. The main jumps in technology with cameras at the moment are in video capabilities. For photo the 3 things that the A7IV will be better with is 1: bump in resolution, 2: colours are improved slightly (but if you shoot in raw this won't be an issue) 3: Autofocus is improved. Hope this helps. If you need more info feel free to ask. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Janis, I use the D750 alongside a Sony A7III and now an A7IV. @Jem has it right: for portraits (especially if you're shooting raw), you can be happy with the A7III (I do so love eye-autofocus!). But if you're out of the studio and moving around your portrait subjects (esp families with kids, or fashion models moving around), the improved autofocus of the A7IV over the A7III is well worth it, imho.
I got the a7iv in March and have noticed that most of my footage looks orange af. I tried the white balance with a grey card, setting it to Kelvin, etc and it still makes me look super orange. Did you notice any issue?
That's interesting. No I haven't noticed anything like that. Have you done any research to see if other people are finding that? There are a couple of Facebook groups for the A7IV which have an active community.
@@jemlang I'll look into them! I commented on a few other creators pages to see if they had that issue. And almost all said no. So it may just be a bad sensor or something. Not sure.
Sony A7 IV or Sony FX30 similar price point, cheaper lenses for apsc, what do you think? 🤔 Currently using A6300 for my movie's both will be great step forward I guess 🤷♂️ 🎬
@@jemlangI have A6300 📷 cons: weak s-log2 hard to colorgrade, 8bit gamut, overheating very fast at 4k 25fps, viefidner (never used by me) pross: price, I can go hiking or urbex without caring so much about gear, weight & size is great, photo quality for Instagram is perfect 👌 Since 1 year i started TH-cam channel I'm doing more videos than photos. Even during taking pictures never use burst mode. A6300 I will give to my girlfriend to take more photos.
Personally I would go full frame over APSC. But having said that, for what you are looking at I think the FX30 could be a winner. The quality that has been coming out from that camera is really impressive and there are some great lenses that are available. Plus any photos you take on it are still going to be good. People on Insta aren't going to know it came from an APSC sensor. I love the form factor of the FX3 and always look forward to using it. So I think the FX30 could be a good choice. Then you will also be able to use the lenses you have now and upgrade if you need to down the track. Hope this helps. :)
there is no point to get the FX30 unless you want 100p 4k and a more video dedicated body. Set the A7IV in crop mode and you're good, cheap lenses away
Thats a great question. I haven't done a direct comparison between the 2 at 4k60 yet as I do most of my filming with the FX3 and photo with the A7IV. But when I get a chance to do a comparison I'll post a video about it. Thanks for commenting :)
Thanks for the video! I have the same problem with the shutter speed suddenly changing. I contacted Sony and sent the camera here in Germany to the workshop that works for Sony. unfortunately they could not reproduce the error there. can you tell more about it what did they fix on your camera? thanks
Sorry to hear you have had the same problem. I haven't heard of anyone else having the same issue. The shutter changing by itself stopped after a little bit but would only change if I put a bit a pressure on the shutter dial. Just resting my thumb on the dial without turning it would be enough for it to change. I don't know what parts were replaced in the camera but if you would like to know I'd be more than happy to find out from the repair workshop. Thanks for commenting and watching @marshallmueller :)
Is it just me or my A7IV AF misses its focus a lot? I have it on AF-C wide mostly shooting 1 person and I found that most of the time eye/face isn't sharp and not all in focus. I even did a controlled setting test at home and compared it to another A7IV, same AF problems. I use all sigma dg dn lenses so I'm not sure what's going on?
That's interesting. I find the AF to be tack-sharp and very reliable. Will stay locked onto the subject. I haven't used the Sigma lenses so I can't comment on their performance.
The new AI Autofocus on that camera is a game changer! Can't wait to see that in future Sony models. If you are considering that camera it is a big jump in budget and quality. It comes down to what is important to you and budget. Also like that new tilt-flippy screen.
@@itsthytime the A6500 is a great camera! But if you are finding that you’re wanting more than what it can do then A7iv would be the perfect upgrade for what you’re doing.
Spec wise the Canon R6 mark II is behind the A7IV. Lower resolution at 24 megapixels compared to 33 in the A7IV, Video is 6k Sensor downsampled to 4k when the Sony is 7k, slightly less image stabilization, and a few other specs. I can't find if it does 10bit 4:2:2 video either. It does 4k 60 uncropped however as I mention in my video I haven't had an issue with that. But some people might. The Canon is more expensive and you're getting less of a camera compared to the A7IV. If you're a Canon shooter then it would make sense to buy. But if not OR you are buying your first camera, I would go the Sony A7IV over the R6 mark II.
@@jemlang wow tank you so much for taking the time to reply so thoroughly. I am indeed new and this will be my first “real" camera. Truly appreciate your response Thank you!!!! You answered all my thoughts
If you are looking at doing music videos I would consider the Sony A7SIII or the FX3. They have noticeably less rolling shutter. And the image quality is amazing. Can match cinema cameras like the FX6 and up. But it also comes down to your budget too.
Some people have reported overheating issues. But if you turn off the Auto Power OFF Temp. You should be fine. Unless you are out in the desert at 60 degrees. :)
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Are you thinking of buying the Sony A7IV? What features are you looking forward to using in the camera?
Coming from nikon z. I never looked back mate when I got this a7iv for Photography. Best decision I have made.
@@clifordjohn4776 Good move! Sony are years ahead of Nikon with mirrorless tech. Enjoy the A7IV!
@@jemlang I reckon the a7iv can do toe to toe with z9 in terms of autofocus.
I am thinking of buying Sony A7IV
ex-Nikon user (D3, D750 and pro glass), happy with the A7 IV so far but man, there are some serious hiccups.. like picture Playback does not go from one card to the other, you have to go in menus and select which card to read from.. Also deleting photos always takes you back to next photo instead of respecting playback direction.. Also the WB menu options are terrible user interface, although the white balance itself works great.
I'm a 73 year old, strictly an amateur/enthusiast currently shooting with the A7 IV. I love the camera, and yet my new A7R V is arriving in the next week. So, the R5 seems to be overkill for me, but here is how I rationalize. 3 reasons. I shoot primarily birds, grand children and landscape. I have a bad back and knees, so for my birding, lens size matters. I currently shoot with the Sony 70-350mm G. That only gives me 525mm and 14 mp in crop mode. The extra mp in the RVshould really improve my coping ability. 2nd, the improved AF. For birds and grand children, ( both very fast, erratic subjects)I really want those little eyes to sparkle so I'll take any improvement in AF that I can get. And finally, like I said, I'm 73 yers old and don't know how long I'll be able to do this, and, I can afford it, so I'm giving myself a treat. (besides my wife says I can. LOL)
Hey if the wife says you can... then go for it!! I'm very excited to see how the AI Autofocus goes on the A7RV. Enjoy your new camera @j16m02 and thanks for commenting.
you've got a couple years on me, im still a young 69, i haven't tried the 70-350 G, i opted for the 150-500 which is an amazing lens and very sharp, its not as heavy as the 200-600 1/2 lb heavier than the Tamron, but man the 70-350 at 1.38ibs goodness... i also use my canon 300mm fd 2.8 when i need more light but for sure use my Manfrotto monopod, and manual focus isn't that bad I'm getting quite good at it, now for my kids, i use the 50mm1.2 i got such a great deal on it i could not pass it up, it really upped my keeper rate on my 5-year-old ive also got the 851.8 sony but the 50mm kills it. have you tried the Clear Image Zoom??? can really pump out the crop for the longer reach, only downside its in jpeg, and 15 or 8 megipixels live long and prosper sir.....
@@mysingingmonsterspmg I rented that Tamron 150-500, and you're right, it's pretty remarkable. I just can't get past the weight.That would be near ideal though. As for clear image zoom, I thought that was only for video. Am I mistaken?
@@j16m02 The clear image zoom is for stills, and depending on which crop you have it on you can get an additional 2X6 zoom, and whats sweet you get the zoom in the magnifier as well so you can really fine tune your autofocus, or manual focus with focus peaking, to get the max you'll be in jpeg, and fine at 8 megapixel i believe. at that crop theres no blowing it up or it will pixilate. but the thing is if you need to get in close you can, its worth trying out and test for yourself to see if it will work for you, i do use it with my manual lenses i think like with my canon 500mm fd 4.5 L lens i can get like 1800mm
@@mysingingmonsterspmg Looks like I need to pursue this. Thanks
The viewfinder was also my one gripe with the camera. It kept switching to the viewfinder all the time if my camera strap or anything else flicked past the sensor. I set up the custom button on the top of the camera (next to the Record button) to switch between the viewfinder and screen manually and now my experience with the camera is perfect!
Thats a great tip!! Thanks for sharing
@@jemlang Hope it helps you as it did me! :)
Got it as soon as it came in with the first shippment in my country/almost a year in and with the 35-150mm tamron 2-2.8 it still amazes me every time I get to editing the photos or video. One thing/feature no one seems to mention or maybe even use is the smooth skin effect and low setting does great even in video!
That's a good point. I actually turned off that feature as soon as I got it and haven't played around with it. Reason being I prefer to make those adjustments when editing. How have you found that feature?
@@jemlang ..was going throught the menu extensivly.. but I think it was couse people just like to look good(I shoot mostly people:)) and sometimes it can be time consuming on the edit. I have to mention this again.. "IT WORKS ON VIDEO AS WELL" and mostly great - depending on the light.
Just wanted to comment and say that you're producing really high quality content - I'm so surprised that you have less than 400 subscribers! I don't think it'll take long for your channel to blow up - keep up the great content, Jem! 👌
Thanks for the amazing feedback Arran. Got lots more content planned in the new year. Thank you for subscribing and joining me on my YT journey.
Just checked out your channel and subbed too. #557. You got some great content!
@@jemlang no worries at all - excited to see what you make next! Amazing - thanks so much for the sub!
I just finished watched this video and I share the same sentiments. It's high quality content and I shook my head in disbelief that you do not have more subs.
You earned one today! Keep up the great work!
@@derickbarrasmedia that is so kind. Thank you. I’m working on it and in for the long haul. Thanks for the comment and sub 👏
This camera is fantastic. Photo and video is incredible quality and incredibly sharp. Autofocus in incredibly fast and incredibly sharp. Low light performance for video is phenomenal.
Disclaimer: We only shoot 1080p video (weddings) but it looks great regardless and very sharp. The active stabilization setting is insane and gives you smooth movement even handheld which is game changing, throw on a gimble and its even crazier. If you are semiprofessional this is the best camera you can get imo.
Totally agree! Thanks for watching and commenting
Nice summary. The Canon R5 has basically eliminated overheating with a similar high temperature setting. Both are great cameras.
Well done, let's get you to 1k+ subs, you deserve way more!
Thanks @Watcheyes. Lots more content to come. Appreciate your support!
My only wish to improve this camera is a higher shutter rate for photography but these are my main cameras for weddings and eventa
Finally!!! 🎉 I still remember how devastated you were when you had to wait all those months to put it to a true test!
But the wait was worth it 😄
My only gripe about the A7IV is no 4:2:2 10 Bit in 1080p 120 FPS video. It makes no sense that it's not there as you can get it in S&Q mode, but other than that I love it.
That's really interesting, I never noticed that. If I have ever needed 100fps I just use the FX3. But good pick up and good for people to be aware of. Thanks for commenting.
It's funny you mention the service issue. My camera is in the repair center for the second time. I have multiple defect-issues, including random freezing and failure to recognize a lens, including the Sony G-Master. I have read that other owners received a whole new control board (chipset!) replacement for the A7-IV. That is NOT minor! I was hoping Sony would issue some sort of announcement, but it appears this is now being handled as a secret recall. You have to call and then ship it out for 2 to 3 weeks.
My biggest issue is the lost days I spent trouble-shooting and tweaking settings. Early buyers had it WAY worse. They had to write to Sony multiple times and test out a wide variety of lenses and memory cards to prove that it was real. Sony appears to finally agree that it's the camera, not the users, and I got minimal pushback.
But, I do love the features and design when it works. I hope this next fix is the last, so I can use it again!
Sorry to hear about the troubles you have had with the camera. It does seem like there have been a few people that have had issues. It does sometimes come with the territory of being an early adapter unfortunately. I went through the same thing with Apple products back in the day.
Sony were great with the repair. Even though the issue was minor, they approved it as soon as they saw the video. Was a shame it took 2 months. But I'd still buy Sony and recommend them. And like you, I still love this camera!
Hope you get the camera back soon and can start shooting with it again. Thanks for watching and commenting. :)
So far you are my first favorite content creator❤️. honest review👍🏻
Thank you so much @vincentcalentino7114 that is the best comment! Thanks for your support and commenting.
I definitely have the overheating problem. Recommend solutions were high temp settings and to flip out screen to reduce camera body heat but I get overheating when shooting 4k 10 bit and using external monitor. It overheats even faster if I run the wireless app ( which I do often as a “directors monitor .
Using external power source with a battery adapter?
"Autofocus : the A7iv is so reliable" That is absolutely not my experience ! That may be true for non moving subjects, but I've been shooting or rather struggling with the A7iv for people running with the 70 200 GM2. While eye detect and tracking work great, only 30% of the shots are properly focused in wide area. The best results I got are in spot tracking at 6 FPS, about 70% of reasonably sharp pictures.
We may agree though, I would say that the A7iv is reliable, the best shots are always misfocused.
That's quite interesting. What type of photography or video are you doing?
Have you tried playing around with the AF Tracking Sensitivity and Focus Area options?
@@jemlang I do photography only for sports (running). I played with AF area and found spot tracking has the best results. Didn't play with AF tracking sensitivity : since I want to track one specific subject, I always used 1. I'll try changing that.
37k views wow!!! Congrats Jem! I subbed😊
So crazy! Thanks Jo. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos too.
Nice review!
Just moved up to the A74 from the A7C. Looking forward to the 4K 30 no crop and 33 MP stills.
Nice upgrade! Enjoy the camera!
I’m debating on that same move, adding the A7iv. Any regrets switching to the 4?
@@jddorland No regrets. The stills look great! Haven't had a chance to play with the video too much but the 4:2:2 & Slog 3 are super nice.
The only downside is the build quality. The A7C is solid like a tank, whereas the A74 is lighter making it feel "cheaper" in comparison. kinda hard to explain.
@@Inspired_JG Thanks! Glad you are liking the camera. I'm still on the fence. The C works great for me, but would love some of the extra features of the 4. We'll see. Good to hear some positive feed back from someone who made the jump! Thanks!
@@jddorland omg I have the same problem, I sold my R and not sure if to get the A7C or the 4!!! Have you decided?
Amazing camera, owned for two weeks and sent it back because it’s not a camera that fits in my workflow. But if my photography required a camera such as this, this is the one I would get…again.
Curious, what was the reason it didn't work in your workflow? What camera did you end up getting?
@@jemlang I didn’t get any. I realized I already have the best camera for me. The Fuji X-Pro2. Been using it for about 18 months and it’s the best camera for what I do. Love the way it looks, feels, and the images I get with it.
That’s a fantastic camera!
I love mine, but I'm about ready for an A7rv.
What is it about the A7RV that you’re looking forward to using?
@@jemlang Mostly more pixies so I can crop to zoom without losing a lot of resolution.
I have had that same issue happen with my A1 a couple of times where it shuffled through the pictures. Had to turn it off and remove the battery and then load it back up on and turn it on. Worked but I am may look into getting it looked at for sure.
I reckon it’s worth getting looked at. I would be concerned if it got worse outside if warranty.
I set the trash button to turn on the viewfinder when the screen is tilted.
That’s a great tip! Thanks for sharing
Awesome review!!
I’m interest in the part when you mentioned the camera helps you to expose with flash. It’s this something the camera does automatically or there is something I need to setup?
My understanding is that it is part of the MI hot shoe with the A7IV. As it is different to previous Sony bodies and other camera manufactures. @Nathancoolphoto has done a video about the hot shoe on Sony's with a hack for other bodies, but isn't needed on the A7IV. However he doesn't address the A7IV update in his video, this is something I found from using the A7III and A7IV, also other people in the commented about it on his video. His video is called "Critical Flash-Trigger Configs for Real Estate Photography" if you're interested.
@@jemlang Great, I’ll review the video to see what else I can learn from it. Thanks again for the review and for getting back to me. Greatly appreciated
@@jorgemojica5799 no worries at all. Keen to hear how you go with it.
What about IBIS without gimble and it's low resolution dim display?
I have read that both IBIS and display are worst in this class compared to canon R6 II and Panasonic S5 II.
I am also worried about overheating in the summer when hiking a little bit.
I also read it's not very enjoyable to use with complicated menus and uncomfortable grip and knobs.
Would you recommend a7 IV to someone who just wants to carry as little as possible (no gimble, no external monitors, no cage + lightweight f2.8 zoom lens without OIS) and does photography and video as a hobby?
I would recommend the Sony A7IV for those things you are going to be using it for.
Even though the IBIS and screen resolution aren’t ‘best in class’, They are still very good and very usable. It also has an active stabilisation option which will smooth out your footage even more with a slight crop if you need it.
The comment about not being enjoyable is subjective. Personally I find the ergonomics, menu and dials to be well designed. The grip is quite comfortable even in my big hands.
the camera has an option to operate in high temperatures. I’ve only had the high temp warning come up once. And that was when I had been using it in a hot room filming for over an hour at 4K. Even with the warning it still kept recording. (My Shinobi monitor had overheated and stopped working)
Hope this helps. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@@jemlang sounds like the disadvantages of a7 iv are minor. What would be the biggest advantages over Panasonic? Just 33mpix? I hear many people still love their Sony's but without having hands on experience it's hard to me to see the appeal compared to canon or Panasonic.
@@marceln2 I very much agree that the disadvantages are minor. Reason why Sony is so popular is that they are way ahead of the market with their mirrorless tech. Canon were very late to the game. Panasonic were ok, but their auto focus was holding them back. Now they have moved over to phase-detection auto focus in the S5 II, this makes this camera a serious contender.
If I was completely new to photography and wanted a full frame system, I'd be seriously comparing the A7IV and S5 II. The differences between the 2 are a lot closer now than previous models.
Advantage of the S5 II over the A7IV is the open gate 6k video at 4:3 however this might not be a feature you would use. Apart from this, the A7IV still has more advantages like the 33mp sensor, more dynamic range, 5.5 stop ibis.
The other benefit is there is lots of support online from creators for Sony because they have been ahead of the game so if there is a larger community. Not saying Panasonic doesn't have a community, just Sony has a larger community because they have more market share.
I wonder why sony and other makers don't supply 2 versions of screens. Flippy or non flippy. Surely that can't be to hard to implement.
I'm with you. Maybe the tilt will come back with the V but I doubt it. They only retained it for their high end A1.
Fuji
was about to buy the a7iv but keep reading it still overheats and it’s scary! Thoughts?
Are the people who are writing about this enabling Auto Power OFF temp? I’ve not had the overheating issue once with the camera and I live in Australia where it’s hot 🔥
nice i like it. wait a7v next. now i skip to by a7rv. i invest for lens.
For how good the A7IV is I'm excited for when the A7V comes out. What camera are you using at the moment?
@@jemlang now i use a7iv it is pretty much the best for me for outdoor recording
I’m sorry but had to write this comment to ensure that the correct term is used for defining the changing of video resolution from 7K to 4K, as said at @8:07. Its called downscaling or oversampling (downscaling 7K to 4K). Upscaling means increasing increasing the resolution.
Good pick up. I did mean to say downscaling. Thanks for your comment.
Does anyone know about the overheating issue? Is it still worth getting.
Refer the time cone on the video well illustrated 3:30-3:42
I have the a7iv I think at the very least reduce the crop factor to something like 1.2x 1.3x or 1.4x instead of 1.5x or make a mark 2 maybe if enough people talk about it they might listen this would help them and they customers
Doesnt really help them. They still want to sell their more expensive cameras^^
@@beatzandwheels it shouldn’t be about them they should be thinking of the customer
@@benlangfeldt-pd8gj "Shouldnt/should" lol. In a perfect world we would get one perfect camera from every camera manufacturer and they also would be driving down the prices bc of all the competition. But in reality .... sony is trying to make some money. They won't give you all the features in a 2000-2500 dollar camera body bruv. If you want you can step up to the a7siii or the fx3 or anything more expensive which suits your needs.... but they dont owe you anything... even when looking at more expensive cameras... the a7siii is such a dope camera for filmmaking... but its not quite as good as other cameras for photography... but hey sony has the solution: They have the fx3 for more bells and whisltles when it comes to filmmaking... and they also have better photography cameras. But: You WILL pay for it and they sure do love making money.
Peace to all the dreamers tho :)
@@beatzandwheels I’m a hybrid shooter so I need both photo and video and full frame 4K 60 should be a given feature these days not a luxury
@@benlangfeldt-pd8gj Im not saying that it shouldnt be a standard feature... ^^ But its not in this price range. Manufacturers like sony do that shit so they can also sell their more expensive gear. I mean there is 4k 60 .... but there is a considerable crop.
Wish the 7IV could go 4k 60 uncropped. Ended up going SIII for my hybrid camera because of that
That is fair enough. Hope you're enjoying the camera. A7SIII is an insane camera!
Got two of these and they are great. However I’m running into kind of the same problem - the shutter button on one of them simply doesn’t work! I had to assign that function to a different button or I wouldn’t be able to change the shutter speed. Regardless it’s a great camera and delivers everything I need at the moment. Cheers
That's interesting. It is seeming like there might be an issue. You are the 2nd person to comment about it on here.
Subs #240, great video
Thanks for subscribing @luisfaustino :) and thanks for watching and commenting.
would you consider a7iv to be used as a professional camera? Very detailed and awesome video btw!!
Yeah absolutely! I use the A7IV for client work as my main photography camera and my B cam for video. Clients are always happy with the quality. And some of my clients are international brands.
Thanks for the awesome feedback! I've only just started my TH-cam journey. So means a lot to get great feedback. Thanks Josh!
@@jemlang thank you so much. You're awesome. I'm switching from a6400 and still looking for camera rn. Im thinking fuji xh2s or a7iv. Im so glad that you answered my comment. It helps alot.
There are so many things to consider when looking at new cameras and which one to invest in. Out of those 2 options you are looking at I would personally go for the A7IV because it is full frame. But I haven't looked much into the XH2S so I can't do a direct comparison.
One thing to keep in mind is that there is no perfect camera. Work out what features are non-negotiables for you then go from there.
Thanks again for commenting. Glad I could help out :)
What was the sale price when it first came out?
Pricy now!
I have the gh5, thinking of selling it in a year nd getting a74 spring 2024, im sure it'll be 300£ cheaper by then
From memory it was $3kUSD when announced. Here in Australia it was $4k.
It’s already started dropping in price. Especially at the moment with the current Black Friday sales. I would expect it would drop a bit next year too.
Always keep an eye out for sales and Sony cashbacks.
Thanks 😊
Omg man I need some help, I love both the A7C and the A7IV, I sold my R and not sure which to get!!!! I want to continue making YT vids and vlogs, and next year start commercial work. But I’m in the fence, can you please help me haha
Thanks for watching and commenting Aleem. From what you have described, I would go the A7IV over the A7C. The A7C does have some great features, but it is pretty much an A7III in a smaller body with the added Auto focus features. It doesn't do 10bit 4:2:2 which I think is a big upgrade. And if you are doing commercial work you will get more longevity from the A7IV.
@@jemlang Appreciate your response man! I’m going towards the A74, you made some great points, and I think I have myself a winner!
I connected the HDMI port from my Sony A7 IV to a 4K TV, i see it well, everything all ok. But if I shoot myself eg. Vlog I have everything reversed on the TV screen. This it a big problem for me. I have to discover out how the 'mirror' + 'reverse' mode so that i can see the movements in the correct direction on the TV.
That is an interesting setup. I'm not sure of a way that can be done. Maybe through a PC or Mac using Imaging Edge or OBS possibly
Thank You!
Can you share some of the photos you took in the video using the online disk, I want to see the effect of high sense, thank you
Hi Alex, thanks for watching my video and commenting. Unfortunately I'm not able to upload the full res photos with the photos in the video as they are from client shoots.
I need help with the zebra function. Having set it at 95 I thought all areas overexposed would be shown, but areas that are very overexposed are not highlighted by zebra. You have to reduce the exposure far enough to get it shown.
Is there a way to make the camera show all overexposed areas as zebra pattern and not just the parts slightly overexposed?
What do you mean one year later?! Wasn't a7IV announced back in November 2021 and then released like 6-7 months ago, back in April 2022?! I remember filling out an online pre-order for two copies on April 22 this year and my cameras came one month later.
It was announced at the end of October and I had mine early December. There was very low stock availability at the beginning so it might have taken a while for some people to get theirs.
Im a Nikon D750user i wanna try Sony but is A7 iii or a7 4 a big difference if I shoot only portraits ...
If you are just shooting portraits you will be very happy with the image quality from the A7III. The main jumps in technology with cameras at the moment are in video capabilities. For photo the 3 things that the A7IV will be better with is 1: bump in resolution, 2: colours are improved slightly (but if you shoot in raw this won't be an issue) 3: Autofocus is improved. Hope this helps. If you need more info feel free to ask. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Janis, I use the D750 alongside a Sony A7III and now an A7IV. @Jem has it right: for portraits (especially if you're shooting raw), you can be happy with the A7III (I do so love eye-autofocus!). But if you're out of the studio and moving around your portrait subjects (esp families with kids, or fashion models moving around), the improved autofocus of the A7IV over the A7III is well worth it, imho.
I got the a7iv in March and have noticed that most of my footage looks orange af. I tried the white balance with a grey card, setting it to Kelvin, etc and it still makes me look super orange. Did you notice any issue?
That's interesting. No I haven't noticed anything like that. Have you done any research to see if other people are finding that? There are a couple of Facebook groups for the A7IV which have an active community.
I have a quick fix. The new Sony a7rv apparently has relatable auto white balance. That’s what I heard. Just saying.
@@jemlang I'll look into them! I commented on a few other creators pages to see if they had that issue. And almost all said no. So it may just be a bad sensor or something. Not sure.
@@bespokecustomstudio1565 So what is the fix?
Can you elaborate a bit more to help others out who might be having the same problem?
Sony A7 IV or Sony FX30 similar price point, cheaper lenses for apsc, what do you think? 🤔 Currently using A6300 for my movie's both will be great step forward I guess 🤷♂️ 🎬
Good question. Is it mainly video you do? What is it about the a6400 that makes you want to upgrade?
@@jemlangI have A6300 📷
cons: weak s-log2 hard to colorgrade, 8bit gamut, overheating very fast at 4k 25fps, viefidner (never used by me)
pross: price, I can go hiking or urbex without caring so much about gear, weight & size is great, photo quality for Instagram is perfect 👌
Since 1 year i started TH-cam channel I'm doing more videos than photos. Even during taking pictures never use burst mode. A6300 I will give to my girlfriend to take more photos.
Personally I would go full frame over APSC. But having said that, for what you are looking at I think the FX30 could be a winner. The quality that has been coming out from that camera is really impressive and there are some great lenses that are available. Plus any photos you take on it are still going to be good. People on Insta aren't going to know it came from an APSC sensor.
I love the form factor of the FX3 and always look forward to using it. So I think the FX30 could be a good choice.
Then you will also be able to use the lenses you have now and upgrade if you need to down the track.
Hope this helps. :)
there is no point to get the FX30 unless you want 100p 4k and a more video dedicated body. Set the A7IV in crop mode and you're good, cheap lenses away
hello, how is the 4k60p low light performance compared with the fx3?
Thats a great question. I haven't done a direct comparison between the 2 at 4k60 yet as I do most of my filming with the FX3 and photo with the A7IV. But when I get a chance to do a comparison I'll post a video about it. Thanks for commenting :)
Thanks for the video! I have the same problem with the shutter speed suddenly changing. I contacted Sony and sent the camera here in Germany to the workshop that works for Sony. unfortunately they could not reproduce the error there. can you tell more about it what did they fix on your camera? thanks
Sorry to hear you have had the same problem. I haven't heard of anyone else having the same issue.
The shutter changing by itself stopped after a little bit but would only change if I put a bit a pressure on the shutter dial. Just resting my thumb on the dial without turning it would be enough for it to change.
I don't know what parts were replaced in the camera but if you would like to know I'd be more than happy to find out from the repair workshop.
Thanks for commenting and watching @marshallmueller :)
@@jemlang Thank you for your answer. I'll send the workshop the link to your video.
Great idea. If you need any further details feel free to hit me up on Twitter @jemlang
Is it just me or my A7IV AF misses its focus a lot? I have it on AF-C wide mostly shooting 1 person and I found that most of the time eye/face isn't sharp and not all in focus. I even did a controlled setting test at home and compared it to another A7IV, same AF problems. I use all sigma dg dn lenses so I'm not sure what's going on?
That's interesting. I find the AF to be tack-sharp and very reliable. Will stay locked onto the subject. I haven't used the Sigma lenses so I can't comment on their performance.
@@jemlang Yeah its very weird and frustrates me. I contacted Sony and they didn't do much about it. I guess I'll see what else I can do.
@@JackyLi might be worth checking the Facebook groups. There are a couple for the Sony A7IV which are quite active. Let us know how you go.
How would you compare it to the new A7R5 that just came out?
The new AI Autofocus on that camera is a game changer! Can't wait to see that in future Sony models. If you are considering that camera it is a big jump in budget and quality. It comes down to what is important to you and budget. Also like that new tilt-flippy screen.
@@jemlang I'm coming from a A6500 doing Social Media content planning on TH-cam. Do you think the A74 would be a good upgrade
@@itsthytime the A6500 is a great camera! But if you are finding that you’re wanting more than what it can do then A7iv would be the perfect upgrade for what you’re doing.
@@jemlang appreciate the help!
Toughts on the a7iv vs r6 mark 2?
Edit: Would appreciate your opinion :)
Spec wise the Canon R6 mark II is behind the A7IV. Lower resolution at 24 megapixels compared to 33 in the A7IV, Video is 6k Sensor downsampled to 4k when the Sony is 7k, slightly less image stabilization, and a few other specs. I can't find if it does 10bit 4:2:2 video either. It does 4k 60 uncropped however as I mention in my video I haven't had an issue with that. But some people might.
The Canon is more expensive and you're getting less of a camera compared to the A7IV. If you're a Canon shooter then it would make sense to buy. But if not OR you are buying your first camera, I would go the Sony A7IV over the R6 mark II.
@@jemlang wow tank you so much for taking the time to reply so thoroughly. I am indeed new and this will be my first “real" camera. Truly appreciate your response Thank you!!!! You answered all my thoughts
Have you experienced overheating?
Nope. Was using the camera for hours today. I also use it regularly for streaming and have never had the high temp warning come up.
I am really getting a bit worries about which Sony camera shall I buy could you help?
Sure. What is the reason for getting a new camera? What will you be using it for? Do you have any lenses currently?
@@jemlang actually I want it for cinematic video & video music and I have no lens I didn’t buy it yet thanks
If you are looking at doing music videos I would consider the Sony A7SIII or the FX3. They have noticeably less rolling shutter. And the image quality is amazing. Can match cinema cameras like the FX6 and up. But it also comes down to your budget too.
@@jemlang oh thank you so much sir for your help ,I think that a bit high but I will try to looking for cheap ones
Yeah great idea. Will be worth it. Enjoy and thanks for watching and commenting :)
Overheating problem???
Some people have reported overheating issues. But if you turn off the Auto Power OFF Temp. You should be fine. Unless you are out in the desert at 60 degrees. :)
Just experienced this for the first time today. Many short clips in quick sequence. Will try adjusting the shut off.
come on guy ... why not subscribe ?
Thanks for your support @janes1138 🙏
No Heating Problems??
Fuck has it been that long? And the a1 is a $6,500 camera. Not $10k camera
Crazy it's been a year already. A1 is $10k in Australia where I'm located.
@@jemlang ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Ok
too fast to get 1 year old..
Never was worth it.
Why?