My *5 Lens Kit* for Sony A7III / A7S III / A7C [ E-mount ] - bit.ly/E-mountLenses Sample pictures were edited in *Luminar AI* - skylum.evyy.net/ZnBmR 10 $/€ OFF Discount code: *THS10* Note: AF system uses *567 PD points,* not 759. at 8:10 shot on the right side is Full frame mode.
I got the original a7r4 as soon as it came out almost 2 years ago. It remains my dream camera. I find its a huge upgrade from the older r sensor not just for stills but also video both in FF & super 35. The extra detail means that one can recompose in post & the extra cropping gives each lens more reach. It also means that when I use images for lectures I can zoom to great detail - even see what I did not with the naked eye. Also one can animate stills in very interesting ways so the potential of the camera is huge - it may not be medium format but it s more ergonomic and there is a huge lens selection. I have also adapted many vintage lenses - some of these lenses actually shine. The ibis has also improved - likewise AF - color reproduction. And the EVF is a joy to use & I am gad that they have improved the display on the newer version. Also in terms of video 4k 30f) I find that in post processing adding slow motion works well - maybe not like the a7s3 but then one also has the super 35 mode so the lenses become more flexible. My experience with the camera completely matches your review.
I have this camera as I am photography first guy and I'd recommend it. For me the full frame video is good enough too, if you're not hardcore video producer. A little softer, but full frame video looks for me better than super 35 because of less magnifying I guess.
@@vads4683 I find the video fine at both ff & super 35.The work that does not need 10bit. I do a lot of work with animating so the 61mp stills are very useful. Most viewing devices donot display 10bit & also the 10bt 4k files are cumbersome to edit. Also video is not based on pxel peeping but how movement is composed etc
A7R iv is definitely a camera one can shoot for 10 yrs and not upgrade. Its that good. The images are stunning and the ability to crop plus the usable aps c mode makes this one of the best cameras one can buy.
Owned my for just over a year and as half and still blown away by the dynamic range and image quality. The APS-C crop mode is great for birds in flight and wildlife in general, images look great and shoots really fast.
I think that we were at point where cameras have good enough picture quality like 21 years ago with Canon EOS-1Ds. Most smartphones still uses that resolution and most screens do display that resolution. If it was just about resolution so at say.
I sold my leica q2 Monochrom for the sony a7r iv a, the leica is beautiful looking but i don't think its as technical and practical as the a7r iv a. Most of the professional photographers are using the a7r iv a as it does so much more. I also ordered the a7c as an everyday option
Great review! I just purchased this camera with the GM 135mm f1.8 lens. May i ask what kind of digital charging meter you had attached to your charging cable when you were plugged into the camera directly?
Thanks for the video. I’ve been waiting for a solid review of the A7RIV-A. Much appreciated. BTW, at 5:09 you say there are 759 phase detection points. Is that correct or is it 567 like the A7RIV?
Have you noticed if the shutter sound on the A7RIVa is quieter than the A7RIV? Just picked up the A7RIVa and noticed that its shutter has the same, nice quiet sound as my A7SIII, which is MUCH quieter than the very loud shutter on the A7III. I have never owned or used the original A7RIV camera, so I have no basis for comparison there. But even with Electronic Front Curtain Shutter turned off, I am very impressed by the muted sound of the shutter on both the A7SIII and and A7RIVa.
Today I bought a 7R4a with the FE 24-105 f4... hopefully it was a good choice not to buy the sigma 24-70mm dg dn (with dust problem). For me is it important to be flexible photo / film weather and focal lenth. The 20mm 1.8 is also ordered and in future the 90mm 2.8 for long end. My z 6ii is sold. Hopefully I will not regret it. Thx for your video.
The A7R IVA might be the most complete camera Sony offers now but just like A7c it messivly under appricated, almost nobody is willing to review it. People wants ground breaking specs but it's the details that make a camera practical. When there is something ground breaking, most people can't afford it just like A1.
I guess that it is a bit of a niche camera because not everybody can take advantage of that resolution. I definitely agree that it is a very complete camera without major downsides.
@@TheHybridShooter as an a7siii user I cannot see going back to the old Sony menu system. A7RIV and a7C are fantastic cameras but Sony needs to bring this goregous new menu and touchscreen tech to every new camera release from now on.
No, Sony would have to be willing to do that, but it makes no sense from their point of view. They are happy that they are able to get 2.36 mil. dot screens at least for the new units, let alone for original A7R IVs. The whole reason why the A-version exists are component supply issues.
@@TheHybridShooter yes you are probably right. However it would earn Sony a lot of goodwill, and I for one would be happy to spend another $300 for a new screen.
I'm glad that it doesn't filip to the side, I recommend using 9H screen protector, it is much more convenient than flipping the screen all the time. I use Lexar UHS-II V90 cards.
Thanks for the video -very useful. I am currently using a Leica Q2 and, thanks to the 47 mega-pixel sensor and great 28mm f1.7 lens, it produces high quality detailed images … BUT … the fixed lens means that it fails as a general “all purposes” camera. So, I’m thinking about changing to the Sony A7R IVA to keep a high pixel count and gain the ability to change lenses. However, I know that good images require lenses that are capable of resolving to the capability of the sensor … so I’d be very interested in your views as to the ability of modern lenses from manufacturers other than Sony (e.g. Sigma) to properly fulfil the potential of this camera.
I have already made a lot of lens reviews with A7R IV, you can find those on this channel. Generally, you don't need extremely sharp lenses to take advantage of 61 MP sensor, the pixel density is the same as with 26 MP APS-C sensor, so not that extreme.
Excellent rundown of the RIV. I'm rocking the original RIV, but I rarely use the back LCD anyway as I prefer the EVF, so the difference in resolution isn't a compelling reason for me to upgrade. I'm sure if I shot more video that would be a consideration, but I'm primarily a stills shooter. It partners nicely with my a7RIII backing it up. I took your advice from a couple videos ago and down sampling definitely helps with the noise.
I have a Fuji GFX 100s and two weeks ago I just bought a Sony a7r4a.Years ago I had the Sony a7rII.The only problem I have with the Sony a7r4a is the high noise level.Also there is no lossless compression , beside those problems I am very happy with it.
As you can see in this video, the noise level is definitely not high. Once you downsample the images, it performs just as well as the best low light full frame cameras.
@@TheHybridShooter I am only using it for stills.When I am comparing the noise level on 800 ISO to my Fuji GFX there is a huge noise differences between two cameras.I am using an EIZO 32 inch monitor for my editing and you can see the noise differences clearly.
I also mean stills. Of course, GFX100S is about 1 stop cleaner, which is to be expected, since it has 40% larger sensor... you can't expect medium format performance. Nevertheless, the noise level on A7R IV definitely can't be classified as high in absolute terms.
I own the original version of this camera and like it. It's good for most photography scenarios, with the exception of high-speed action where you need very high frame rates. (I practice action photography at a local skateboard park and it works well for that.) The original version is currently on sale in the U.S. for $500 less than the 'A' version. Unless you really need the brighter, higher resolution screen-save your money and buy the older version while you still can! One thing that must be emphasized about the R IV's video is the crop: unless you have a wide angle lens, the crop factor can be problematic. The video is also a bit over sharpened (which can be adjusted) compared to Fuji's default settings. Great review-thanks!
Thank you, but there is no crop in video (in full frame mode of course), so there is nothing to emphasize there. You can get the original A7R IV cheaper, but that new screen is really nice to have.
@@TheHybridShooter I stand corrected: I'd forgotten that I placed my R4 into crop mode when shooting video. (I remember now that I did this because of comments I read that video quality is better in that mode.) Thanks, for the reply and for a thorough review!
@@twittjimena Unfortunately, it is probably too late. You can try calling some of the major online retailers such as B&H Photo, Adorama, Allen’s Camera, etc. Maybe they have some ver1 stock that they haven’t returned to Sony.
@@TheHybridShooter cool yea I do mean video. oh wow! Hard to go back to 8 bit for video after getting spoiled with the a7siii. sure you can relate haha
Looks a fantastic camera - if only Sony could have produced a updated A73 (A73 mk2) with the new rear screen ibis and AF, I'm sure it would have sold. Can you shoot smaller files on the A7R 4A. Plus what's the 1080 like as I many shoot 50fps in case I want to slow down the footage in camera. Is there any catalyst browse or gyro data.
The margin on A7 III is probably not sufficient for upgrading the screen. The will just make A7 IV with upgrades at some point, at higher price point of course. Yes, you can shoot compressed RAW. I haven't shot 1080p video for years, so I don't know. There is no gyro data.
I’m waiting until the 21 but seems a7iv has forgotten us photographers, so, I’m considering a7r iv a from my a7iii. I have a couple of good lenses 20g, 35 and 50 gm. I even feel I can live with just the 35 gm on this camera!….
I'm considering that camera with 100-400 for bird photography. It enables me to have lighter lens than 200-600 and still have 28Mpix which is crazy when it comes to weight of whole system (A7RM4 and 100-400). I would consider A7IV with 200-600, but A7IV has this bloody flip out screen which is a dealbraker for me when going offroad.
I'm not sure why would Sony make another high-res 8K camera besides the A1. This sensor is also not capable of such high-speed read-outs, so it would have be a complete overhaul.
In the video samples that you show there is a huge amount of aliasing (look at your glasses in the autofocus example or in the roof of the bus in a later clip). Maybe that's the price to pay for the extra resolution sensor and the lack of anti-aliasing filter?
I don't see any alliasing at all in the original files or on TH-cam. If there is any alliasing, it is cause by TH-cam. You also need to watch the video in 4K, full screen on 4K monitor to minimize visible alliasing.
@@TheHybridShooter I watched it in my 65" 4k TV. It is strange that you cannot see it. I am going to double check in the PC monitor maybe it's the chromecast that is doing something 🤔
@@TheHybridShooter I am a paranoic and I have disabled all the image 'enhancements' of the TV, my guess is that the TH-cam player of the chromecast dongle is doing some processing. I just watched the video in a 32" 4K monitor and I still can see it a bit but nothing compared what the big TV show, to the point that if I don't look for it I won't even notice. To be honest I trust you more than my 48 years old eyesight, so forget my comment and thanks for the reply!
Yeah, TH-cam is generally not suitable for judging aliasing, it seems that the compression also got a bit worse in the past couple of months. Always my pleasure!
Is the writing of the big files faster than before? With my a7riv i can wait with only 1 picture is buffering and it feels like a very Old Camera. The r5 is outstanding there. With the Same sd Card you have NO WAITING TIME!!!! you can Open and Zoom in a picture faster than you can open the picture. Yes the r5 has Not the 61mp but a lot and thats a Problem for me. If anybody want to See a picture i have to say wait 3-4 seconds 😡. And with the fastes 300mb/s uhs 2 Card
I don't know if it is faster, but if I take one picture, I can view it in the playback menu immediately. If you need a fast camera, Sony A1 will be more suitable.
Someone is sending me as gifts, the Sony A7R4 (and a 1 Sigma Lens as well as a Digi Ronnin). I'm shooting my own web series; can I get away with it with this camera? Feed back really appreciated.
You reviewers have to be even more tough in ergonomics, I know you all mention it but you have to mention how bad it is, just that alone can’t qualify as a professional camera. Somy must address this stupid design.
No, I don't and won't mention that, because I strongly disagree with that. "Bad Sony ergonomy" is just one of the mantras that everybody repeats, but nobody really knows why. Sony ergonomy is actually very good, especially in 4th generation. All of the controls are logically placed, the grip is well shaped, it isn't too heavy... I don't have anything to complain about and I hope that Sony won't forcefully address anything in that regard.
My *5 Lens Kit* for Sony A7III / A7S III / A7C [ E-mount ] - bit.ly/E-mountLenses
Sample pictures were edited in *Luminar AI* - skylum.evyy.net/ZnBmR 10 $/€ OFF Discount code: *THS10*
Note: AF system uses *567 PD points,* not 759. at 8:10 shot on the right side is Full frame mode.
I got the original a7r4 as soon as it came out almost 2 years ago. It remains my dream camera. I find its a huge upgrade from the older r sensor not just for stills but also video both in FF & super 35. The extra detail means that one can recompose in post & the extra cropping gives each lens more reach. It also means that when I use images for lectures I can zoom to great detail - even see what I did not with the naked eye. Also one can animate stills in very interesting ways so the potential of the camera is huge - it may not be medium format but it s more ergonomic and there is a huge lens selection. I have also adapted many vintage lenses - some of these lenses actually shine. The ibis has also improved - likewise AF - color reproduction. And the EVF is a joy to use & I am gad that they have improved the display on the newer version. Also in terms of video 4k 30f) I find that in post processing adding slow motion works well - maybe not like the a7s3 but then one also has the super 35 mode so the lenses become more flexible. My experience with the camera completely matches your review.
I have this camera as I am photography first guy and I'd recommend it. For me the full frame video is good enough too, if you're not hardcore video producer. A little softer, but full frame video looks for me better than super 35 because of less magnifying I guess.
@@vads4683 I find the video fine at both ff & super 35.The work that does not need 10bit. I do a lot of work with animating so the 61mp stills are very useful. Most viewing devices donot display 10bit & also the 10bt 4k files are cumbersome to edit. Also video is not based on pxel peeping but how movement is composed etc
A7R iv is definitely a camera one can shoot for 10 yrs and not upgrade. Its that good. The images are stunning and the ability to crop plus the usable aps c mode makes this one of the best cameras one can buy.
Yeah, I can't really imagine state of technology, where somebody will say, that your A7R IV 61 MP shots are not good enough.
Owned my for just over a year and as half and still blown away by the dynamic range and image quality. The APS-C crop mode is great for birds in flight and wildlife in general, images look great and shoots really fast.
I think that we were at point where cameras have good enough picture quality like 21 years ago with Canon EOS-1Ds. Most smartphones still uses that resolution and most screens do display that resolution. If it was just about resolution so at say.
The A7R4 has been my dream camera for a while.
mine too!
OMG! Krtek eye af is outstanding! :)
Your review(s) are amazing....very detail. You should have more subs!
Thank you!
Finally a review for the a7riv A. Thank you for this video
Always my pleasure!
What camera and lens did you use at 1:35, please ? Thank you.
Appreciate your precise description and knowledge on technical details. Just got the A7R iv A , 90/2.8 Macro G OSS and 16-35/ 2.8 GM . Subscribed.
Thank you, I appreciate your subscription!
I sold my leica q2 Monochrom for the sony a7r iv a, the leica is beautiful looking but i don't think its as technical and practical as the a7r iv a. Most of the professional photographers are using the a7r iv a as it does so much more. I also ordered the a7c as an everyday option
Can you do a video of a night time cityscape photography? i want to see how this camera will do THANKS!
Great review! I just purchased this camera with the GM 135mm f1.8 lens. May i ask what kind of digital charging meter you had attached to your charging cable when you were plugged into the camera directly?
This was strange update to R line. Minor but i am glad that they did it as a halv way until new camera was ready.
Wheeeeee was waiting for this. Hello my friend and good video as always.
How do u the 16 shot megapixel mode ? New to all this 😅😅😅
Thanks for the video. I’ve been waiting for a solid review of the A7RIV-A. Much appreciated. BTW, at 5:09 you say there are 759 phase detection points. Is that correct or is it 567 like the A7RIV?
Always my pleasure, it is 567, I got it mixed up.
Do you know if the EVF screen on the A7R3A can be "de-cluttered" ( to allow for more obstruction-free viewing/focusing )? Thank you.
Yes, you have multiple display layout options.
@@TheHybridShooter Thanks.
Is the screen the same size as the original A7R IV? If I have a screen protector for the original, will it fit the updated version?
Yes, it will fit.
Have you noticed if the shutter sound on the A7RIVa is quieter than the A7RIV? Just picked up the A7RIVa and noticed that its shutter has the same, nice quiet sound as my A7SIII, which is MUCH quieter than the very loud shutter on the A7III. I have never owned or used the original A7RIV camera, so I have no basis for comparison there. But even with Electronic Front Curtain Shutter turned off, I am very impressed by the muted sound of the shutter on both the A7SIII and and A7RIVa.
I haven't used the non-A A7R IV much, so I don't really remember how loud was the shutter. A7R IV A shutter is definitely on the quiet side.
Today I bought a 7R4a with the FE 24-105 f4... hopefully it was a good choice not to buy the sigma 24-70mm dg dn (with dust problem). For me is it important to be flexible photo / film weather and focal lenth. The 20mm 1.8 is also ordered and in future the 90mm 2.8 for long end.
My z 6ii is sold. Hopefully I will not regret it. Thx for your video.
You're welcome! Not buying 24-70 dg nd was probably a bad decision. Dust issues were fixed and it is much superior optically, especially with A7R IV.
@@TheHybridShooter ok, will try to change....thx a lot for feedback.
… the 24-105 G is the right lens and better. 👍🏻
Hi, I really like your reviews, please do one of the Nikon Z7II. I would love to see how that camera stands against Sony counterparts.
Thank you! Unfortunately, I don't intend to make videos about Nikon gear in the near future.
This or the eos R5? Seems that the canon is also very good....
Hello, do you know if the 7 RIII VERSION A. Have the updated menu from the 7IV coming in December?
No, it doesn't.
Your reviews are excellent.
The A7R IVA might be the most complete camera Sony offers now but just like A7c it messivly under appricated, almost nobody is willing to review it. People wants ground breaking specs but it's the details that make a camera practical. When there is something ground breaking, most people can't afford it just like A1.
I guess that it is a bit of a niche camera because not everybody can take advantage of that resolution. I definitely agree that it is a very complete camera without major downsides.
@@TheHybridShooter as an a7siii user I cannot see going back to the old Sony menu system. A7RIV and a7C are fantastic cameras but Sony needs to bring this goregous new menu and touchscreen tech to every new camera release from now on.
I also have A7S III, but it is not that big of a deal for me, as I have explained, I don’t use main menu anyway.
lol I appreciate them these are the two Sony cameras I own.
Any news on the the possibility for a replacement screen for the original A7riv? (and A7III)
Basically impossible. A7R IVA comes with FW 1.0 so it is not just plug and play.
@@TheHybridShooter ok thank you! But wouldn't it be possible to patch this into a firmware update?
No, Sony would have to be willing to do that, but it makes no sense from their point of view. They are happy that they are able to get 2.36 mil. dot screens at least for the new units, let alone for original A7R IVs. The whole reason why the A-version exists are component supply issues.
@@TheHybridShooter yes you are probably right. However it would earn Sony a lot of goodwill, and I for one would be happy to spend another $300 for a new screen.
I'm afraid that even if they wanted to, they wouldn't be able to get enough display units, there were some significant shortages.
Is the sony 24-70 2.8 gm good with this camera. There getting delivered next week and my first full frame set up. Ive switched for fuji xt-3
No, Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN is much better lens th-cam.com/video/gGUsgkRThn8/w-d-xo.html
Can you do a test with the A7R4/A7R4a with the Sony 200-600mm ?
Unfortunately, probably not, I don't have 200-600 and my lens testing scene is only suitable for lenses up to 200mm.
@@TheHybridShooter ok no worries 😀
Thank you for the great review. 🙏
My pleasure, thank you for watching!
Got mine on order with 24mm 1.4 GM lens I wish the screen could flip around so it's protected like on my Canon M50. What SD card did you use.
I'm glad that it doesn't filip to the side, I recommend using 9H screen protector, it is much more convenient than flipping the screen all the time. I use Lexar UHS-II V90 cards.
@@TheHybridShooter Thanks I'll look at the protector the m50 always worried me I might snap the screen off.
Hi, The EVF of A7R IVa has EVF Moirè like A7R V ?
I haven’t noticed that on either of them.
Thanks for the video -very useful. I am currently using a Leica Q2 and, thanks to the 47 mega-pixel sensor and great 28mm f1.7 lens, it produces high quality detailed images … BUT … the fixed lens means that it fails as a general “all purposes” camera. So, I’m thinking about changing to the Sony A7R IVA to keep a high pixel count and gain the ability to change lenses. However, I know that good images require lenses that are capable of resolving to the capability of the sensor … so I’d be very interested in your views as to the ability of modern lenses from manufacturers other than Sony (e.g. Sigma) to properly fulfil the potential of this camera.
I have already made a lot of lens reviews with A7R IV, you can find those on this channel. Generally, you don't need extremely sharp lenses to take advantage of 61 MP sensor, the pixel density is the same as with 26 MP APS-C sensor, so not that extreme.
@@TheHybridShooter Thanks very much - that's very useful. I'll go hunting for lens reviews on your channel now !
Awesome, sorry I just purchased the a7riv a. I only use it for stills (wildlife) paired with my 200-600
What would you prefer btw A7IV, R3 or R4 for just photography?
A7R IV A.
Congratulations. Have the A7r3
But interested in lcd Focus and high res
Can you tell me if the A7R3iiia shutter is closed or open when camera is turned off? Thank you.
Fortunately, it stays open.
Beautiful movies/photos of the Bratislava bridge and castle over the Danube river! :)
Thank you!
How it compares to the Nikon D850 in your mind?
A7R IVA is better in every way.
D850 is more robust for extreme weather. But everything else the Sony is just better. Still i love the d850 best dslr ever made. Probably the last.
Excellent rundown of the RIV. I'm rocking the original RIV, but I rarely use the back LCD anyway as I prefer the EVF, so the difference in resolution isn't a compelling reason for me to upgrade. I'm sure if I shot more video that would be a consideration, but I'm primarily a stills shooter. It partners nicely with my a7RIII backing it up. I took your advice from a couple videos ago and down sampling definitely helps with the noise.
Thank you! Honestly, I probably wouldn't upgrade from non-A A7R IV either, but it is a very nice upgrade, especially for landscape shooter.
Thanks for the detailed review
My pleasure, thank you for watching!
Very useful and informative.
Thanks
Great review ! Thanks !
Always my pleasure!
nice open honest review
Thank you!
I want to see your review for Sony A 7R III A
I have made A7R III review a couple of weeks ago + you can see the new the screen in this video.
Very nice review.What about to make a review of 100-400 gm and 12-24gm. Thanks in advance.
Thank you, I will probably make 12-24 review at some point.
@@TheHybridShooter Thanks
What's the difference between the A7R4 and A7R4A? Is it an astro camera without IR filter?
Differences are the new 2.36 mil. dot screen and USB 3.2 Gbps interface. It is not astro photography version.
I think Sony is going to be adding letter A to a few updated cameras.
@@humansrants1694 Nobody knows what Sony will do.
great review
Thank you!
I have a Fuji GFX 100s and two weeks ago I just bought a Sony a7r4a.Years ago I had the Sony a7rII.The only problem I have with the Sony a7r4a is the high noise level.Also there is no lossless compression , beside those problems I am very happy with it.
As you can see in this video, the noise level is definitely not high. Once you downsample the images, it performs just as well as the best low light full frame cameras.
@@TheHybridShooter I am only using it for stills.When I am comparing the noise level on 800 ISO to my Fuji GFX there is a huge noise differences between two cameras.I am using an EIZO 32 inch monitor for my editing and you can see the noise differences clearly.
I also mean stills. Of course, GFX100S is about 1 stop cleaner, which is to be expected, since it has 40% larger sensor... you can't expect medium format performance. Nevertheless, the noise level on A7R IV definitely can't be classified as high in absolute terms.
What do you prefer GFX or Sony A7RIV?
@@simonfinch6639 GFX
A7III looks much better in low light.Can also confirm the dispaly in ar7 iv is not great, you need to use sunny weather as soon as youre outside,
Not true, as explained in this video.
Excellent review!! My dream combo is an A7r with a Zeiss Batis lens!!
Thank you! There are much better lenses than Zeiss Batis line.
Your reviews are “GENERALLY “ very good!😂
Thank you!
Good review!
Thank you!
Great video. How many times did you say A7R iv A?
Thank you! I don’t know and I don’t care.
getting mine in 2 days with the 24-70 dg dn
will also be getting 85mm dg dn, 35mm GM and 200-600mm G OSS in the near future
@@markchen5710 I really want the newer 85mm f1.4 Sigma, looks amazing
I'm still getting software incompatibilities with the 'A' version (Raw images)
When will this coding glitch end?
What editing software are you using?
@@TheHybridShooter DxO for about 10 seconds, when I realised it wasnt going to work.
@@godsinbox That is a question for DxO in that case... all editing sw that I use work with no issues.
I own the original version of this camera and like it. It's good for most photography scenarios, with the exception of high-speed action where you need very high frame rates. (I practice action photography at a local skateboard park and it works well for that.) The original version is currently on sale in the U.S. for $500 less than the 'A' version. Unless you really need the brighter, higher resolution screen-save your money and buy the older version while you still can! One thing that must be emphasized about the R IV's video is the crop: unless you have a wide angle lens, the crop factor can be problematic. The video is also a bit over sharpened (which can be adjusted) compared to Fuji's default settings. Great review-thanks!
Thank you, but there is no crop in video (in full frame mode of course), so there is nothing to emphasize there. You can get the original A7R IV cheaper, but that new screen is really nice to have.
@@TheHybridShooter I stand corrected: I'd forgotten that I placed my R4 into crop mode when shooting video. (I remember now that I did this because of comments I read that video quality is better in that mode.) Thanks, for the reply and for a thorough review!
Always my pleasure!
Can you tell me in what stores I can buy the original version with $500 less? Thanks
@@twittjimena Unfortunately, it is probably too late. You can try calling some of the major online retailers such as B&H Photo, Adorama, Allen’s Camera, etc. Maybe they have some ver1 stock that they haven’t returned to Sony.
what a beaut. is it 10 bit color in camera?
It shoots 14-bit RAWs. If you mean video, that is only 8-bit.
@@TheHybridShooter cool yea I do mean video. oh wow! Hard to go back to 8 bit for video after getting spoiled with the a7siii. sure you can relate haha
Not really, to be honest. 8-bit is completely sufficient for my purposes.
@@TheHybridShooter word up!
A7r iv a or a7 iv
Looks a fantastic camera - if only Sony could have produced a updated A73 (A73 mk2) with the new rear screen ibis and AF, I'm sure it would have sold.
Can you shoot smaller files on the A7R 4A.
Plus what's the 1080 like as I many shoot 50fps in case I want to slow down the footage in camera.
Is there any catalyst browse or gyro data.
The margin on A7 III is probably not sufficient for upgrading the screen. The will just make A7 IV with upgrades at some point, at higher price point of course.
Yes, you can shoot compressed RAW.
I haven't shot 1080p video for years, so I don't know. There is no gyro data.
I’m waiting until the 21 but seems a7iv has forgotten us photographers, so, I’m considering a7r iv a from my a7iii. I have a couple of good lenses 20g, 35 and 50 gm. I even feel I can live with just the 35 gm on this camera!….
I don’t think so, it will most likely be great for both stills and video.
I'm considering that camera with 100-400 for bird photography. It enables me to have lighter lens than 200-600 and still have 28Mpix which is crazy when it comes to weight of whole system (A7RM4 and 100-400). I would consider A7IV with 200-600, but A7IV has this bloody flip out screen which is a dealbraker for me when going offroad.
I’m on the fence about this camera …. Is it really work the $3k ? Somebody convince me
The purpose of the video is to help you find out...
A7R IVa or A7 IV for portraits and family shoot?
Can’t wait for the a7rV and better codecs for video with 8k and hopefully 4K 60p. That would be a cheaper version of the A1 haha
I'm not sure why would Sony make another high-res 8K camera besides the A1. This sensor is also not capable of such high-speed read-outs, so it would have be a complete overhaul.
The question is, now that no one has any excuse about their gear, what are you going to do with it that no one else is doing?
Take photos of grid girls.
i woudlnt say the AF is flawless or the IS is perfect. they're good but, theres definitely room for improvement.
IS is not perfect, but I don’t see much room for improvement with the AF.
In the video samples that you show there is a huge amount of aliasing (look at your glasses in the autofocus example or in the roof of the bus in a later clip). Maybe that's the price to pay for the extra resolution sensor and the lack of anti-aliasing filter?
I don't see any alliasing at all in the original files or on TH-cam. If there is any alliasing, it is cause by TH-cam. You also need to watch the video in 4K, full screen on 4K monitor to minimize visible alliasing.
@@TheHybridShooter I watched it in my 65" 4k TV. It is strange that you cannot see it. I am going to double check in the PC monitor maybe it's the chromecast that is doing something 🤔
It can also be caused by "AI enhancing" features if you watch it on smart TV.
@@TheHybridShooter I am a paranoic and I have disabled all the image 'enhancements' of the TV, my guess is that the TH-cam player of the chromecast dongle is doing some processing. I just watched the video in a 32" 4K monitor and I still can see it a bit but nothing compared what the big TV show, to the point that if I don't look for it I won't even notice. To be honest I trust you more than my 48 years old eyesight, so forget my comment and thanks for the reply!
Yeah, TH-cam is generally not suitable for judging aliasing, it seems that the compression also got a bit worse in the past couple of months. Always my pleasure!
A7r4a use the same focus system as r4. It's 567 phrase detection. Not 759.
Yes, it is written in the pinned comment.
Omg the files were so large I couldn’t take it, good luck.
Thank you! I actually haven't noticed difference between working with A7R IV nad A7 III files on my mid-range PC.
Is the writing of the big files faster than before? With my a7riv i can wait with only 1 picture is buffering and it feels like a very Old Camera. The r5 is outstanding there. With the Same sd Card you have NO WAITING TIME!!!! you can Open and Zoom in a picture faster than you can open the picture. Yes the r5 has Not the 61mp but a lot and thats a Problem for me. If anybody want to See a picture i have to say wait 3-4 seconds 😡. And with the fastes 300mb/s uhs 2 Card
I don't know if it is faster, but if I take one picture, I can view it in the playback menu immediately. If you need a fast camera, Sony A1 will be more suitable.
Someone is sending me as gifts, the Sony A7R4 (and a 1 Sigma Lens as well as a Digi Ronnin). I'm shooting my own web series; can I get away with it with this camera? Feed back really appreciated.
You reviewers have to be even more tough in ergonomics, I know you all mention it but you have to mention how bad it is, just that alone can’t qualify as a professional camera. Somy must address this stupid design.
No, I don't and won't mention that, because I strongly disagree with that. "Bad Sony ergonomy" is just one of the mantras that everybody repeats, but nobody really knows why. Sony ergonomy is actually very good, especially in 4th generation. All of the controls are logically placed, the grip is well shaped, it isn't too heavy... I don't have anything to complain about and I hope that Sony won't forcefully address anything in that regard.
can you gift me one?
No.
@@TheHybridShooter please 🥺