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I was hunting for a A9ii v A7IV video (I’m a wedding photographer), found this and think it pretty much helped me decide on upgrading my 2 A7iii’s for the A9ii! Great content man, thank you.
We use two A7iii for video. With the A7iv coming out. we are not upgrading and will be adding a lens and another a7iii. You can do a cinetone like PP with the A7iii anyway and clients are still good with 1080. Even if we go for 4K video, it will change the workflow and will have more requirements and cost with minimal gains. For photo, we have two A9 and love it for the silent shooting. A9 is still a beast especially when paired with a GM lens like the 50mm 1.2 Don't believe the hype. Use what gets the job done :)
Maybe, I misunderstood, but recording 4K video doesn’t add to the cost or change the workflow unless you are on a seriously dated and weak computer using a buggy software like Adobe PP.
Another great comparison, I got the A7IV, I had the A9 and sold it. I found the A9 files to have less dynamic range than my A7 III files, but I loved the no-blackout viewfinder. That is easily the best usable feature I have come across and what I miss most. I contemplated an A1, but just more than I can justify ($$$$). Considered the A9 II, but having the shot with A7R IV I really liked having that extra ability to crop. There were times with the A9 I wished for a little more crop-ability. So with all that in mind, I went with the A7 IV.
I got the a7R IV as well. I thought of upgrading to the a1, but I will probably need two bodies either way, eventually, both to use one prime on each and have a backup, so I will probably keep the a7R IV and pair it with the a9 II. Just an amateur as of now, but if I do become a professional soon, I’m adding the a9 II. The lack of blackouts will also be great for when I casually photograph wildlife; at least with birds in flight, while I will stick to the a7R IV for still subjects. But if you don’t care for the blackouts, the a7R IV and a7 IV are more than enough; all of these have phenomenal focusing systems. What do you use your camera for?
Hey man, after a few months how are you liking the A7iv vs the A9? Do you miss it? I'm looking to switch as well. I'm considering the same things, more dynamic range and ability to crop. Just dont want to lose the sticky AF on the A9... I never really used it for biding or fast action, just family portraits and hoping to get into weddings soon.
This is a great comparison. I'm still on my entry level APS-C gear, and ready to move up from my Canon SL3. Once you look mirrorless, the older Sony market shines above all this brand new Canon stuff that doesn't have a great lens selection. Video is not in my wheelhouse yet, and I want a broad selection of stills capability ranging from astro and landscape over to sports and events someday. As nice and affordable as the A7iii and A7iv are for the diversity they deliver, I think the smart move is to wait until the A9iii comes out and see how far the A9i and ii drop on the used market. I'm pretty excited, because I think the A9i is perfectly sufficient for me. Anyone who's gaga for a reliable e-shutter, my plan is to wait until 2024 and see how friendly the prices get. The A9i is still super relevant today for non-professionals.
Omgosh yay!!! You addressed my question/comment and made this video 😂 ❤️❤️❤️ Oh and oops I guess I should of asked “would you buy the a7iv if you already have the a9?” Because I feel like if you don’t a camera at all then of course the a7iv is the best route… right now. But thank you!!!! Thank you for making this video. I love itt!! But one thing about the a7iv that is kind of a inconvenience is the different Sd cards it will hold. Ok, with my a9, both slots holds the same type of Sd cards and when I am not writing on both cards, when one gets full, I can switch to the other card. Like a storage unit. And/or I can use it for separating work with clients vs personal photographer with the different cards but the same type more easily with just being able to swap the cards out. It’s just one more thing to carry and to always have to carry additional Sd cards on me and we all know they are so fragile and we are scared of the cards failing from being over handled, the different types of card slots for the 7iv just lacks that bit of reassurance for me for if I run out of memory in one card and also because the new card it uses is much more expensive! I don’t even know if it’s worth it for just doing photography and not video but at the same time the a7iv video is kind of lacking with the crop.. so why… why upgrade the memory when the video is lacking buuuuuut it can record longing but just crops 🥴 Like what gives Sony??? So I can record longer less than ideal videos to write on a much more expensive memory card faster? And if I primarily want to use a7iv for just photos the requirement for the new type of sd card seems unnecessary. Ugh just such a shame 😑. The SD card adds to the overall price because it’s new! Not all Sony alpha camera owners would already have it.
I probably wont be going to the CF express type cards myself, I didnt on the A7siii. There is even less of a reason unless you really need the endless buffer (which my Siii already does on conventional SD cards). And mostly for the reasons you stated, I dont want to juggle cards, it's either all or none. Good thing is that the CF Express slot is a two in one slot, so you can choose to use either one. Thanks for watching.
I'm writing that in 2nd half of 2023. I mainly care for stills (action/sport/wildlife), not video. Before A74 release I was using A73. After the release, I've decided to switch to Sony A9 (used) as it was cheaper and much better fit for me needs. Even in 2023 that stacked sensor camera is a bargain on the market 🙂 (if you need it)
@@hungtruongle2332 too bad that with a93 Sony has broke the upgrade path. Now if you want to upgrade from a9, the only option is a1, or perhaps a7v which maybe will have stacked sensor? ;-)
@@pawelmod3292 yes . a7V may be. but I feel like the a9 is so good and there's definitely no need to upgrade anytime soon. There's nothing about the wedding and model photography that makes me uncomfortable and I'm not foolish enough to let Sony seduce me. smileeee :}}
After watching this video, I’ve made my decision - a7iv. Very informative video. However I find the sound effects (typing sound) to be very distracting.
Thanks . For a casual birder and the price, the a9/a9 II is still the king ! I’ve also heard the a9 simplifies or eliminates post processing. That’s good for me as my IPAD PRO isn’t up to it. Your advise ? Thanks so much. Your advice is very practical and real world. I’m subscribing ! 😊
if you dont do video, stick with the A9, blackout free, buffer, raw power, amazingly good camera, and at the same time............................ video is so fun 😆. The A1 is better of course, but going from A7 of any kid to A9 is drastic, going from A9 to A1 is evolutionary with the exception being video, the A1 is the total package..... almost. If only the controls were as good as the A7iv, hands down the best controls of them all due to the small subtle changes.
Awesome review, love your style! I'm in the position to buy a nearly new Sony A9II for the same price as the completely new A7IV. I'm doing mostly portraits, wedding and businesshoots. What would you guys do? Thx
Unless you're a photo journalist or sports shooter, you don't need the a9. I have the a9II & a7III, that is WAY MORE camera than what most people need for photo or video. I'd say get the a7III for cheap since you're not likely getting paid to drop $2500+ for cameras and lenses. You also need to be using GM lenses to get the absolute most from the a9.
Love my a9ii glad I didn’t sell it, bought the a7iv it’s nice, but I just started doing video, in terms of raw speed, sorry it doesn’t keep up, the other thing I shoot outdoors and push these little cameras, even after setting the high temp the a7iv over heated. I was shocked, did 1080 on the a9ii and after a few more jobs I am just going for the a1 or waiting a little longer hopefully a9iii until then I hope the a7iv grows on me.
great video! I still have a dilemma. Which one would you choose for dog photography? I like the higher resolution of A7IV BUT 20FPS with a faster AF of A9/A9II would be much better for a dog running towards the camera. Would 10fps be enough? I don't care about video capability. This is a tough choice.
A9 easily, for a few reasons pivotal moments shutter abuse, have at it, it's electronic, 100K shots a year? no problem buffer, the A9 has a deep 200 shot vs 34 of the A7iv? the A9 has the worst video features, and as a hybrid shooter that does more video that stills, it's one of my higher priorities, that's why I dont own it anymore and cant afford an A1........... but for stills, the A9 is an absolute monster, even without the bird eye af, the amount of keepers you get is jaw dropping. if you can rent/borrow, try it out, feels like your playing video games at first, and then you realize that it's a flagship camera for a reason. No way my siii or a7iv can keep up to the A9, it's wishful thinking. 20fps seems like overkill.... and it could be if you're not accustomed to using it, but once you figure out a good workflow, it's easily manageable.
I have the 7iv on order, and I currently have the A9.... I came to it from a 7iii and I am still struggling with AF and settings. Still have no idea how to make it work consistently and hating it more each day. But, some tell me I'm crazy for wanting to switch to 7iv. I don't do video, but mostly birds and BIF and general photography, so there is a lot about the 7iv I like. Am I nuts?.
your scenario is different, the A7iv specifically has bird eye AF, so that will make your life a lot easier, although there are two things about that, First is if you shoot small birds and have to get physically close, you may scare them off (mechanical shutter is loud). Secondly, you will lose 20fps. birds are literally the hardest subject to deal with IMO, much more difficult than sports or other forms of wildlife.
I upgraded from A73 to the original A9 and there is no comparison really on Af. If your into Wildlife, Action its the 9 series or the A1. I cant really see any real point in going to the A911 for the extra expense unless you need to transmit your images faster. The A9 for mega fast focus and rapid exposures is king at a good pricepoint. I admit no sign of bird eye af coming its way but that doesnt always work perfectly, what does. Also no blackout with the A9 over the A74 and Video with much less panning distortion (rolling shutter) make the A9 the best for me.
lol, back in the day, it was called the japanese camera mafia. if it had ff 4K60 and low rolling shutter, I would probably sell off the siii..... maybe. the new controls have me salivating, I currently have the C1-3 all filled up and it's a pain in the a$$ dealing with MR1-3, if I accidentally delete/format the card, it's annoying......
I have the a7riii and the a7iv. I prefer my a7iv more. Something about the a7riii shooting experience that just doesn't do it for me. The lcd is not great, the time to turn on is slow, and the color science isn't there. I will say though that the files look amazing on the computer just not on the back of the camera.
I have an A7riii. I wanted to pair it with an a9 to solve for banding in certain settings. But, My a9 images are softer than my riii images and it is aggravating. Planning to trade the a9 for 7iv for sharper and more dense images.
Yeah but the a74 has rolling shutter - what would be best Sony hybrid better then Sony a9? Especially for video though stills are important too- I was thinking a74 but the rolling shutter is not good unless they put out a firmware update to fix this? Also I’ve heard Sony a74 does a bit of over heating unless they fixed this too? Thoughts?
the A9 is not free from rolling shutter in video. The A7iv is leagues ahead the A9 when it comes to video, the dynamic range is probably better by 3-4 stops, extremely easy to clip the A9, and color depth is no comparison, you don't LOG and that can make a massive difference. Sony did that camera dirty when it comes to video, and any camera with log can easily outperform, rolling shutter is not going to save that camera, it's lower on the totem pole of video features. When it comes to stills, I would rather have the A9 capabilities, simply because it's so fun, it's like a sports car for groceries, it doesn't have to make sense. Overheating isn't an issue for me, and I film with the A7iv a lot.... however, I can see if you're filming an entire sports even and leave it in the sun or something, the whole two hours, it might overheat? th-cam.com/video/0d7qleM5gjo/w-d-xo.html
Mainly for all kinds of photos, landscape, portraits, nature, street, etc. I chose A7 IV and I am very satisfied. Definitely better photo quality, ISO level, colors, much better editing options, much better dynamic range - all this is very visible and better in the A7 IV than in the A9. In 2023, after many updates, AF in the A7 IV does not lag behind the A9. Ergonomics, a multi-directional LCD screen, and much better video capabilities in the A7 IV are simply much better than in the A9. The A9 is simply overrated.
Well it depends. I just got an original A9 after owning the A7iv for two years. I agree with most of what you said but there is one thing where the a7 cannot compete: action photography. The blackout free evf and the much faster framerate makes a huge difference when tracking a fast moving subject.
@@princeharbinger To me the files from A7RIV are not too large, I love those files for Landscape with wide angle Lenses ! For birds I use the APSC mode in the A7RIV ! The A7RV will be a better buy than the A9 !
Wow awesome review! I currently own the a7iii and an a7ii and thinking about upgrading the ii for an a9 because I like to shoot with two bodies. Not sure I’m sold on the a7iv. Fast AF is important but I shoot portraits and events and sometimes even sports. I borrowed an A1 a few days ago for a basketball shoot and not sure I wanna shell out that $$$ but as stills are my main focus I think the a9 still may be a great choice in the 2k range! All that data was a complete a$$ pain also, so I’m good with the 24 mp.
To keep the flow, I decided to keep the self promotion out of the video, so if you found it useful or entertaining, please subscribe. I put my heart and soul into creating these videos. Thank you and enjoy.
I was hunting for a A9ii v A7IV video (I’m a wedding photographer), found this and think it pretty much helped me decide on upgrading my 2 A7iii’s for the A9ii! Great content man, thank you.
Also have a9ii’s For wedding .. Its so good .. dont think for photography the a7IV will be better
We use two A7iii for video. With the A7iv coming out. we are not upgrading and will be adding a lens and another a7iii. You can do a cinetone like PP with the A7iii anyway and clients are still good with 1080. Even if we go for 4K video, it will change the workflow and will have more requirements and cost with minimal gains.
For photo, we have two A9 and love it for the silent shooting. A9 is still a beast especially when paired with a GM lens like the 50mm 1.2
Don't believe the hype. Use what gets the job done :)
Hi can you please share the PP details you are using to match the cinetone? thanks
Maybe, I misunderstood, but recording 4K video doesn’t add to the cost or change the workflow unless you are on a seriously dated and weak computer using a buggy software like Adobe PP.
I have both now and love both of them for photos and video
Another great comparison, I got the A7IV, I had the A9 and sold it. I found the A9 files to have less dynamic range than my A7 III files, but I loved the no-blackout viewfinder. That is easily the best usable feature I have come across and what I miss most. I contemplated an A1, but just more than I can justify ($$$$). Considered the A9 II, but having the shot with A7R IV I really liked having that extra ability to crop. There were times with the A9 I wished for a little more crop-ability. So with all that in mind, I went with the A7 IV.
I got the a7R IV as well. I thought of upgrading to the a1, but I will probably need two bodies either way, eventually, both to use one prime on each and have a backup, so I will probably keep the a7R IV and pair it with the a9 II. Just an amateur as of now, but if I do become a professional soon, I’m adding the a9 II. The lack of blackouts will also be great for when I casually photograph wildlife; at least with birds in flight, while I will stick to the a7R IV for still subjects. But if you don’t care for the blackouts, the a7R IV and a7 IV are more than enough; all of these have phenomenal focusing systems. What do you use your camera for?
Hey man, after a few months how are you liking the A7iv vs the A9? Do you miss it? I'm looking to switch as well. I'm considering the same things, more dynamic range and ability to crop. Just dont want to lose the sticky AF on the A9... I never really used it for biding or fast action, just family portraits and hoping to get into weddings soon.
This is a great comparison. I'm still on my entry level APS-C gear, and ready to move up from my Canon SL3. Once you look mirrorless, the older Sony market shines above all this brand new Canon stuff that doesn't have a great lens selection. Video is not in my wheelhouse yet, and I want a broad selection of stills capability ranging from astro and landscape over to sports and events someday. As nice and affordable as the A7iii and A7iv are for the diversity they deliver, I think the smart move is to wait until the A9iii comes out and see how far the A9i and ii drop on the used market. I'm pretty excited, because I think the A9i is perfectly sufficient for me. Anyone who's gaga for a reliable e-shutter, my plan is to wait until 2024 and see how friendly the prices get. The A9i is still super relevant today for non-professionals.
Omgosh yay!!! You addressed my question/comment and made this video 😂 ❤️❤️❤️
Oh and oops I guess I should of asked “would you buy the a7iv if you already have the a9?” Because I feel like if you don’t a camera at all then of course the a7iv is the best route… right now.
But thank you!!!! Thank you for making this video. I love itt!!
But one thing about the a7iv that is kind of a inconvenience is the different Sd cards it will hold. Ok, with my a9, both slots holds the same type of Sd cards and when I am not writing on both cards, when one gets full, I can switch to the other card. Like a storage unit. And/or I can use it for separating work with clients vs personal photographer with the different cards but the same type more easily with just being able to swap the cards out. It’s just one more thing to carry and to always have to carry additional Sd cards on me and we all know they are so fragile and we are scared of the cards failing from being over handled, the different types of card slots for the 7iv just lacks that bit of reassurance for me for if I run out of memory in one card and also because the new card it uses is much more expensive! I don’t even know if it’s worth it for just doing photography and not video but at the same time the a7iv video is kind of lacking with the crop.. so why… why upgrade the memory when the video is lacking buuuuuut it can record longing but just crops 🥴
Like what gives Sony??? So I can record longer less than ideal videos to write on a much more expensive memory card faster? And if I primarily want to use a7iv for just photos the requirement for the new type of sd card seems unnecessary. Ugh just such a shame 😑. The SD card adds to the overall price because it’s new! Not all Sony alpha camera owners would already have it.
I probably wont be going to the CF express type cards myself, I didnt on the A7siii. There is even less of a reason unless you really need the endless buffer (which my Siii already does on conventional SD cards). And mostly for the reasons you stated, I dont want to juggle cards, it's either all or none. Good thing is that the CF Express slot is a two in one slot, so you can choose to use either one. Thanks for watching.
I'm writing that in 2nd half of 2023.
I mainly care for stills (action/sport/wildlife), not video.
Before A74 release I was using A73. After the release, I've decided to switch to Sony A9 (used) as it was cheaper and much better fit for me needs.
Even in 2023 that stacked sensor camera is a bargain on the market 🙂
(if you need it)
Right right. I agree with you. Someone say a9 is not good. They are stupid and Sony tricked them into buying new models.
@@hungtruongle2332 too bad that with a93 Sony has broke the upgrade path. Now if you want to upgrade from a9, the only option is a1, or perhaps a7v which maybe will have stacked sensor? ;-)
@@pawelmod3292 yes . a7V may be.
but I feel like the a9 is so good and there's definitely no need to upgrade anytime soon. There's nothing about the wedding and model photography that makes me uncomfortable and I'm not foolish enough to let Sony seduce me. smileeee :}}
does the A92 catch up in any of the "disadvantages" section?
Thanks well explained helpful in making the choice of replacing my A74 with the A9 for wildlife
very informative and enjoyable. thanks for the effort and sharing. thumbs up.
Thank you for the nice comparison. I was considering the A7IV, but now I have decided against it and will go with the A9(ii).
After watching this video, I’ve made my decision - a7iv. Very informative video. However I find the sound effects (typing sound) to be very distracting.
Thanks . For a casual birder and the price, the a9/a9 II is still the king ! I’ve also heard the a9 simplifies or eliminates post processing. That’s good for me as my IPAD PRO isn’t up to it. Your advise ? Thanks so much. Your advice is very practical and real world. I’m subscribing ! 😊
if you dont do video, stick with the A9, blackout free, buffer, raw power, amazingly good camera, and at the same time............................ video is so fun 😆. The A1 is better of course, but going from A7 of any kid to A9 is drastic, going from A9 to A1 is evolutionary with the exception being video, the A1 is the total package..... almost. If only the controls were as good as the A7iv, hands down the best controls of them all due to the small subtle changes.
Awesome review, love your style!
I'm in the position to buy a nearly new Sony A9II for the same price as the completely new A7IV. I'm doing mostly portraits, wedding and businesshoots. What would you guys do? Thx
hard to say no to the A9ii especially if you dont touch video
can someone maybe tell me which one is better for wildlife and bird photography and good for low light? im glad for any helping words
A lot of details thanks 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Unless you're a photo journalist or sports shooter, you don't need the a9. I have the a9II & a7III, that is WAY MORE camera than what most people need for photo or video. I'd say get the a7III for cheap since you're not likely getting paid to drop $2500+ for cameras and lenses. You also need to be using GM lenses to get the absolute most from the a9.
indeed, however I hate the idea of mechanical shutter, added nearly 1K today to the A7iii, with the A9, you simply shrug it off 🙂
Great Job!! thanks so much! Do You have both cameras?
I sold off the A9 a bit before I got the A7iv, patiently waiting for the A9iii, the A1 is overkill
@@CharlieVN Thanks again for your video on this. I subscribed and I hope to follow you on TH-cam. Do you really think there will be an A 9 III?
Thanks again for your video on this. I subscribed and I hope to follow you on TH-cam. Do you really think there will be an A 9 III?
Bruh. You are hilarious! Loved it.
🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
My search was for A7m4 vs A9m2
But that's not what I got lol - why did you compare with the OLD A9...?
I have best of both as I own an a9 and recently got my hands on an a7iv for video.
A1 is calling 😄
Love my a9ii glad I didn’t sell it, bought the a7iv it’s nice, but I just started doing video, in terms of raw speed, sorry it doesn’t keep up, the other thing I shoot outdoors and push these little cameras, even after setting the high temp the a7iv over heated. I was shocked, did 1080 on the a9ii and after a few more jobs I am just going for the a1 or waiting a little longer hopefully a9iii until then I hope the a7iv grows on me.
great video! I still have a dilemma. Which one would you choose for dog photography? I like the higher resolution of A7IV BUT 20FPS with a faster AF of A9/A9II would be much better for a dog running towards the camera. Would 10fps be enough? I don't care about video capability. This is a tough choice.
A9 easily, for a few reasons
pivotal moments
shutter abuse, have at it, it's electronic, 100K shots a year? no problem
buffer, the A9 has a deep 200 shot vs 34 of the A7iv?
the A9 has the worst video features, and as a hybrid shooter that does more video that stills, it's one of my higher priorities, that's why I dont own it anymore and cant afford an A1........... but for stills, the A9 is an absolute monster, even without the bird eye af, the amount of keepers you get is jaw dropping. if you can rent/borrow, try it out, feels like your playing video games at first, and then you realize that it's a flagship camera for a reason. No way my siii or a7iv can keep up to the A9, it's wishful thinking. 20fps seems like overkill.... and it could be if you're not accustomed to using it, but once you figure out a good workflow, it's easily manageable.
@@CharlieVN Thank you very much for the advice. You are right, that buffer size is swaying me towards A9 :)
Great video, im getting the LUMIX S5
I have the 7iv on order, and I currently have the A9.... I came to it from a 7iii and I am still struggling with AF and settings. Still have no idea how to make it work consistently and hating it more each day. But, some tell me I'm crazy for wanting to switch to 7iv. I don't do video, but mostly birds and BIF and general photography, so there is a lot about the 7iv I like. Am I nuts?.
your scenario is different, the A7iv specifically has bird eye AF, so that will make your life a lot easier, although there are two things about that, First is if you shoot small birds and have to get physically close, you may scare them off (mechanical shutter is loud). Secondly, you will lose 20fps. birds are literally the hardest subject to deal with IMO, much more difficult than sports or other forms of wildlife.
Did you upgrade the A9 firmware to at least 5.00?
Love your style, humor, and content but sometimes the key clicking is distracting… 👍🏽👍🏽
I agree
I upgraded from A73 to the original A9 and there is no comparison really on Af. If your into Wildlife, Action its the 9 series or the A1. I cant really see any real point in going to the A911 for the extra expense unless you need to transmit your images faster. The A9 for mega fast focus and rapid exposures is king at a good pricepoint. I admit no sign of bird eye af coming its way but that doesnt always work perfectly, what does. Also no blackout with the A9 over the A74 and Video with much less panning distortion (rolling shutter) make the A9 the best for me.
next level beast for sure, and it does all that with a banding resistant e-shutter.
Sony's cripple hammer has made sure that all cameras released since A9 can still have certain advantages at its price point.
lol, back in the day, it was called the japanese camera mafia. if it had ff 4K60 and low rolling shutter, I would probably sell off the siii..... maybe. the new controls have me salivating, I currently have the C1-3 all filled up and it's a pain in the a$$ dealing with MR1-3, if I accidentally delete/format the card, it's annoying......
Nice meeting you tonight at the Pier!
Same here! you are well traveled!
Which has better low light higher ISO performance
A7iv and it's not just the noise, the color remains true, but the A9 is just fine with low light
A9
I have the a7riii and the a7iv. I prefer my a7iv more. Something about the a7riii shooting experience that just doesn't do it for me. The lcd is not great, the time to turn on is slow, and the color science isn't there. I will say though that the files look amazing on the computer just not on the back of the camera.
love your videos. keep going. Sub
And I just bought the A7IV
hard to resist 😇
Your reviews are excellent, I just find the music in the background very distracting
Waiting for a9III to get the A9II along my a7iv 😜
I agree with this. 💯
Loving them salty lines.. lol
Man, I so love this video man. Your dead pan jokes where killing me. I went with the a9 man. Great job break thisgs down between these 2 cameras.
which one is better? a7c......best of both worlds and is cheaper
I have an A7riii. I wanted to pair it with an a9 to solve for banding in certain settings. But, My a9 images are softer than my riii images and it is aggravating. Planning to trade the a9 for 7iv for sharper and more dense images.
So glad youre a human
Lol this made me chuckle. I hate those videos with an annoying robotic voice too.
This is like watching William Shatner shilling Sony gear.
you live in a dungeon man, fix those lights
Yeah but the a74 has rolling shutter - what would be best Sony hybrid better then Sony a9? Especially for video though stills are important too- I was thinking a74 but the rolling shutter is not good unless they put out a firmware update to fix this? Also I’ve heard Sony a74 does a bit of over heating unless they fixed this too? Thoughts?
the A9 is not free from rolling shutter in video. The A7iv is leagues ahead the A9 when it comes to video, the dynamic range is probably better by 3-4 stops, extremely easy to clip the A9, and color depth is no comparison, you don't LOG and that can make a massive difference. Sony did that camera dirty when it comes to video, and any camera with log can easily outperform, rolling shutter is not going to save that camera, it's lower on the totem pole of video features. When it comes to stills, I would rather have the A9 capabilities, simply because it's so fun, it's like a sports car for groceries, it doesn't have to make sense. Overheating isn't an issue for me, and I film with the A7iv a lot.... however, I can see if you're filming an entire sports even and leave it in the sun or something, the whole two hours, it might overheat? th-cam.com/video/0d7qleM5gjo/w-d-xo.html
Mainly for all kinds of photos, landscape, portraits, nature, street, etc. I chose A7 IV and I am very satisfied.
Definitely better photo quality, ISO level, colors, much better editing options, much better dynamic range - all this is very visible and better in the A7 IV than in the A9.
In 2023, after many updates, AF in the A7 IV does not lag behind the A9.
Ergonomics, a multi-directional LCD screen, and much better video capabilities in the A7 IV are simply much better than in the A9.
The A9 is simply overrated.
Well it depends. I just got an original A9 after owning the A7iv for two years. I agree with most of what you said but there is one thing where the a7 cannot compete: action photography. The blackout free evf and the much faster framerate makes a huge difference when tracking a fast moving subject.
Neither of those, get A7RIII or A7RIV.
A7RIII doesn't have bird AF though. Let alone the overall better AF. A7RIV files are too large.
@@princeharbinger To me the files from A7RIV are not too large, I love those files for Landscape with wide angle Lenses ! For birds I use the APSC mode in the A7RIV ! The A7RV will be a better buy than the A9 !
Wow awesome review! I currently own the a7iii and an a7ii and thinking about upgrading the ii for an a9 because I like to shoot with two bodies. Not sure I’m sold on the a7iv. Fast AF is important but I shoot portraits and events and sometimes even sports. I borrowed an A1 a few days ago for a basketball shoot and not sure I wanna shell out that $$$ but as stills are my main focus I think the a9 still may be a great choice in the 2k range! All that data was a complete a$$ pain also, so I’m good with the 24 mp.