I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the A7IV. You can completely disable that screen sensor. I map C1 to monitor/viewfinder toggle. The crop is a physical limitation on the sensor readout. It simply can’t read the full frame fast enough. The truth is, we all know what we buy when we buy it. It is nice to want, but the reality is, we need to accept the capabilities when we buy it and not look back. It makes life much better. You just have less to care about that doesn’t really matter. Anyway, always enjoyed your 2 channels. Keep going!
One of the most comprehensive reviews I've seen. As an owner of an FX6 who's looking to get an all-in-one small factor camera for mostly photos + videos on the side as a B cam, this was super helpful (as I was still considering the A7III). Will be getting the IV. Thank you!
I absolutely loved you immediately disclosed which camera you were filming with as you held the A7 IV. Which by the way also looks really great for UA-cam content :)
Thank you So much, This video was greatly helpful for me to make a decision on this camera. I have a small UA-cam channel and have been shooting on iPhone. I am in for an upgrade and looking out for this camera and needed to see a video which is comprehensive enough to help me make a call. Thanks again, Subscribed 🙏 Also if you could let me know whether buying this is 2024 makes sense? or any other camera you would suggest(more of video shoot less of photography)? Thanks in advance.
Great video! I'm switching from Canon to Sony after 11 years. Already have the A7sIII (I absolutely love it) and my 5D MkIV will be replaced by the A7IV as the main photo camera in the studio. For video the change was easier than I thought. Now let's see how it goes for photos.
@@Erinndraper Yes! Loving it. The only 2 things I had to really adapt were: Lightroom does not accept tethering for Sony Câmeras (using Capture One now); Sony A7iv does not send guide lines to external monitors and I'm so used to using them and that's my biggest struggle.
@@dennispombo that's interesting to know. I guess that's a standard monitor rather than an external monitor for camera work? As I suspect a designated one would have the option built into the monitor for example.
@@Erinndraper My usual setup for stills and, specially for flatlay stills or videos, is Camera + Feelworld F6 Plus + Dell 24" monitor. I can have the guides in the F6 montior, but not the guides from de camera. And the F6 does not send its guides through the HDMI out. With the 5D MKIV I could have the guides in both montiors. Now if I need specific guides, I can use it from Capture One in liveview mode, but I loose the fullscreen in the 24" monitor.
Which brand/model would do the best in Low Light situations? Like in a nightclub shooting a band (yeah, I know they have stage lights) or just an indoor party and you don't want to use a flash and you don't want to have a blur and you don't want to bump up the ISO only get a lot of noise? OR a movie at night and you can't use external lighting. TIA
I didn't buy anything yet.@@matrixmodulator. If I knew which brand/model would shoot in really low light with great quality I would have by now. People have different preferences like they only buy Nikon, or they only buy Canon, etc. Same with cars and guitars.
@@lewcehjitl3282with that money if you can wait a little the panasonic s5ii and s5iix will drop the price and between 1600 1800 you can get a new one without lens but it will be new camera with some better specs than the a7iii.
I have this camera, but the rolling shutter bothers me. What do you think about Canon R6 II? It has a faster sensor, which should help with this issue.
I own the a7iv I think at the very least they could reduce the 4K 60 crop to like 1.2x 1.3x or 1.4x instead of 1.5x they did a smaller crop for the a7rv so I don’t see why they couldn’t reduce on the a7iv it’s the very least they could do to help them and there customers or maybe remove or make a mark 2 I reckon if we work together they will have to listen and make a change and with your large platform and influence would really help if you could spread the idea around thx
@@charliebrownn6622 I've tested the camera now and ran it on High settings, it's no problem. I think you should run it high, if it gets hot there is no problem with that.
Quick question, now that the apsc A6700 is out, would you consider it? Scratching my head in terms of choosing either the A7iv or the A6700, tough decision. Any thoughts also on the Sigma 24/70mm 2.8?
@Colt Capperrune Tech Hi I bought a used a7 iv for 2100 with the 24-70 kit lense? I have enought money to squeeze out one more lense, to replace the kit. I want something for hybrid travel work . What do you suggest?
i selected that camera mainly for the lens selection because there are many 3rd party lenses that works very well with it and there is the Tamron 35-150 f2-2.8 which is the best event lens i ever owned. the flip screen is a big plus and i start enjoying doing video with it, i was very much a photo guy. I don't like the battery door, it should be self locking. I miss focus stacking, and some functions that i had on magic lantern like motion detection for birding. The rolling shutter isn't that great and i would have liked a automatic anti flickering for shooting silent indoor.
I love mine! I think if money was no object, I would take an a7SIII, AND an a7RV. But this camera certainly combines most of the best of both of those into one.
I recently bought the a7iv and i see the body mirror is not stable, it is totally shaking. Is it common in this model? or it is a damaged piece…? i am totally confused
Great video. I’m looking to upgrade my canon m50 to a new camera for UA-cam content. Would the kit lense be best value for money for that purpose? You can see on my channel the last video I did with M50 kit lense. Or is their one lense up you would suggest? Thank you.
Hi. I am thinking about purchasing this camera for stills and video. For now, I can only choose one lens that fits my budget. Which lens is better for video the Sony FE 24mm or the Sony FE 16-35mm which is also more expensive.
The 24 mm F1.4 is a really incredible lens! So depends on what you are using this camera for. Obviously the 16 to 35 is much more versatile. 24 mm is a bit tight for Vlogging or any sort of handheld shots filming yourself. But the 24 mm is definitely the sharper more impressive looking lens. However, if I could only have one lens, and the choice was between those two, it would be the 16 to 35. Hope that helps!
This channel is brand, new, but every video on it was filmed on this camera. Here is a link to my main channel, thanks for watching! youtube.com/@ColtCapperrune
@@ColtCapperruneTech thanks. The video was so well made I was shocked to see only 6 videos and lots of subscribers. This make more sense, thanks for the clarification. I’m considering the switch to Sony, specifically the a7 iv.
Personally I see the Sony A74 as a Super 35mm cinematic camera with full frame photography capabilities. I see the Panasonic S5 and Panasonic S5 Mark ii and Panasonic S5 Mark ii X the same way to an extent
I used to have the XH2S. I was fully invested in Fujifilm, had two bodies, all of the new 1.4 lenses, the new 56, the 90, and a couple of the red badge zooms. The XH2S is a beast and you honestly can't go wrong with it. I think it comes down to a few things. The XH2S is stacked, and compared to the A7IV, it's no competition. The XH2S simply has a much MUCH faster readout. Virtually no rolling shutter, lower crops, etc. The XH2S also has cheaper glass, though not quite as versatile as the E-Mount. Aside from that, the XH2S has CF-B (faster and cheaper than CF-A), more internal video options (including open gate 6.2K, and internal prores... of course has 10-Bit 4:2:2 and a wonderful LOG, just like Sony), Fuji colors, unique Fuji noise handling, etc. But, the A7IV is no slouch neither. Larger sensor, so more dynamic range and low light capabilities. Much better AF (though the XH2S is the best in the Fuji line and is good). More lens options. Still allows you to shoot 4K downsampled from 7K, 10-Bit, 4:2:2. You can shoot on V60 SDs. Etc. It's the same story for photos too. You need speed? Fuji. You need AF? Sony. You need better lenses? Sony. You need a large option of cheaper, yet good lenses? Fuji. You need low light performance? Sony. You need JPEGs? Fuji. We can go on and on. They both excel in their own areas. I traded to Sony (the A7IV) because I felt it was time for me personally to jump to FF, and for the larger selection of professional lenses (especially zooms) coming out regularly. But I'm a hybrid shooter. If I was shooting video only... I'd probably go with the XH2S and throw on a fringer lens adapter. Combine that with a cage and/or gimbal. But that's just me.
Interesting that people talk about things they hate in a expesive camera. I am a photographer who want to be professional and i am working hard for it . i started with a sony a6100 still using it. i would like to buy a sony a7iv but still to expensive for me. but i am patient :)
It's not possible to have an affordable, smallish, and more versatile camera for that price..Most of the time when you pack too much it's expensive, overkill, people cry about size/weight, or it overheats, which kills the point of having a camera. Rolling shutter becomes an issue with technique since people shot action with film cameras for decades. I know what people have done hundreds of years ago to now,and mostly we are still taking the same pictures all the so called features are only to keep us buying more stuff more often..That being said I do love my two Sonys with their amazing AF,yet like i said,the same shots were achieved on film..
I'm teaching online, and I need an excellent mirrorless camera. Will Sony A7 IV overheat if I stream for 5 hours straight at 1080p / 60 fps? Will it survive for 10 years if I stream for 5 hours daily?
I feel like its so hard to find a review of this camera that focuses on photography because obviously youtubers use it for video. Haha maybe im looking in the wrong places.
People like new gear by any means necessary even me before I realized it doesn’t mean sh. I see a lot of people with awful skills that wanna upgrade to anything new. Lot of pros use older gear and i think not every little new thing out there on the market justifies buying new cameras often. Gear does not make people any better.
I have yet to ever even see the overheat warning in the past year. Granite, I am almost never outside in very hot weather shooting long video clips. But this camera has been rocksolid for me.
@@ColtCapperruneTechit came up on mine while shooting outside and I let her rest for 20 minutes in the shade, wasn’t a big inconvenience considering we were taking breaks between shots anyways but it really comes up so rarely it’s never bothered me, and yes the back was actually veryyy hot to the touch lol
@@charliebrownn6622 yessss I changed temp warning to the highest setting but beware according to the camera it COULD decrease the life span of the system 🤷🏼♂️
My only regret buying this camera is the fact that it hasn't have focus bracketing in the menu. Other cheaper cameras they do. That's a big shame for Sony
You want run a Formula 1 race in a Tesla car. Why don't buy a Cinema camera ($6,000) for video? You pretend have everything on a $2,400 camera.... Nice try.!!
great video and review on the camera. this camera is the one im about to check-out @ b &h thnx for giving me confidence in buying this. i think it will be perfect for my work too
I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the A7IV. You can completely disable that screen sensor. I map C1 to monitor/viewfinder toggle. The crop is a physical limitation on the sensor readout. It simply can’t read the full frame fast enough. The truth is, we all know what we buy when we buy it. It is nice to want, but the reality is, we need to accept the capabilities when we buy it and not look back. It makes life much better. You just have less to care about that doesn’t really matter. Anyway, always enjoyed your 2 channels. Keep going!
All true! And I have much enjoyed it as well! Thanks for watching and joining me over here!
That's a good idea about the sensor. And yeah great vid!
One of the most comprehensive reviews I've seen. As an owner of an FX6 who's looking to get an all-in-one small factor camera for mostly photos + videos on the side as a B cam, this was super helpful (as I was still considering the A7III). Will be getting the IV. Thank you!
I absolutely loved you immediately disclosed which camera you were filming with as you held the A7 IV. Which by the way also looks really great for UA-cam content :)
this was the most clarifying review I have seen out of watching more than I can count
Great overview of the pros/cons. Just switched from Canon APS-C to Sony FF (Sony A7IV) and I’m in love.
That jump from APSC to full frame is awesome! Thanks for watching!
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Thank you So much, This video was greatly helpful for me to make a decision on this camera. I have a small UA-cam channel and have been shooting on iPhone. I am in for an upgrade and looking out for this camera and needed to see a video which is comprehensive enough to help me make a call. Thanks again, Subscribed 🙏 Also if you could let me know whether buying this is 2024 makes sense? or any other camera you would suggest(more of video shoot less of photography)? Thanks in advance.
I heard Sony is rolling out a fix for that 4k60 crop. It'll be in the new firmware and the setting will be called "Taking a Damn Step Backwards"
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Great video!
I'm switching from Canon to Sony after 11 years. Already have the A7sIII (I absolutely love it) and my 5D MkIV will be replaced by the A7IV as the main photo camera in the studio.
For video the change was easier than I thought. Now let's see how it goes for photos.
Thanks for watching!
You done the change yet? How are you finding it?
@@Erinndraper Yes! Loving it. The only 2 things I had to really adapt were: Lightroom does not accept tethering for Sony Câmeras (using Capture One now); Sony A7iv does not send guide lines to external monitors and I'm so used to using them and that's my biggest struggle.
@@dennispombo that's interesting to know. I guess that's a standard monitor rather than an external monitor for camera work? As I suspect a designated one would have the option built into the monitor for example.
@@Erinndraper My usual setup for stills and, specially for flatlay stills or videos, is Camera + Feelworld F6 Plus + Dell 24" monitor. I can have the guides in the F6 montior, but not the guides from de camera. And the F6 does not send its guides through the HDMI out. With the 5D MKIV I could have the guides in both montiors.
Now if I need specific guides, I can use it from Capture One in liveview mode, but I loose the fullscreen in the 24" monitor.
Great review. I love my A7iv and the great selection of lenses!
Which brand/model would do the best in Low Light situations? Like in a nightclub shooting a band (yeah, I know they have stage lights) or just an indoor party and you don't want to use a flash and you don't want to have a blur and you don't want to bump up the ISO only get a lot of noise? OR a movie at night and you can't use external lighting. TIA
which you ended up getting?
I didn't buy anything yet.@@matrixmodulator. If I knew which brand/model would shoot in really low light with great quality I would have by now. People have different preferences like they only buy Nikon, or they only buy Canon, etc. Same with cars and guitars.
I will probably go with the FF Panasonic S5 MkII. It seems to have all I need and Sony has and the some, but at a lower price. 😊
Definitely a killer option now that they finally got their auto focus worked out!
You can get a used a7iii for $1100 and get a tamron 28-75 “f2.8” yes 2.8! For $450-500 used.
@@lewcehjitl3282 well you could have but the problem is used market is kinda insane for camera and bam price goes up overnight lol
@@lewcehjitl3282with that money if you can wait a little the panasonic s5ii and s5iix will drop the price and between 1600 1800 you can get a new one without lens but it will be new camera with some better specs than the a7iii.
I have this camera, but the rolling shutter bothers me. What do you think about Canon R6 II? It has a faster sensor, which should help with this issue.
I own the a7iv I think at the very least they could reduce the 4K 60 crop to like 1.2x 1.3x or 1.4x instead of 1.5x they did a smaller crop for the a7rv so I don’t see why they couldn’t reduce on the a7iv it’s the very least they could do to help them and there customers or maybe remove or make a mark 2 I reckon if we work together they will have to listen and make a change and with your large platform and influence would really help if you could spread the idea around thx
How is the moiré effect when shooting video? I can't find anywhere if the A7IV has an AA filter or not.
Thank you for the video, do you have it set to High or Standard on the temperature mode?
Im interested in this too ! The overheating issue it’s hot topic on the Bhphotovideo reviews and forums
@@charliebrownn6622 I've tested the camera now and ran it on High settings, it's no problem. I think you should run it high, if it gets hot there is no problem with that.
That’s my dream camera, need to save up for one this year. Amazing video as usual!
It’s definitely the best bang for Buck for a high-end pro sumer camera! Thanks for watching!
Quick question, now that the apsc A6700 is out, would you consider it? Scratching my head in terms of choosing either the A7iv or the A6700, tough decision. Any thoughts also on the Sigma 24/70mm 2.8?
@Colt Capperrune Tech Hi I bought a used a7 iv for 2100 with the 24-70 kit lense? I have enought money to squeeze out one more lense, to replace the kit. I want something for hybrid travel work . What do you suggest?
U can customize the sensor to off when you need it
has anyone broken a mini HDMI port before? why is this always mention in videos its like dongle issue with usb c macbook air.
mate, thank you. Would you stick with the 7IV or switch to the C2?
If you haven't, check out the panasonic S5 mark II that just got announced!
It looks fantastic! If I wasn’t so heavily invested in Sony glass, it would probably be a major consideration.
i selected that camera mainly for the lens selection because there are many 3rd party lenses that works very well with it and there is the Tamron 35-150 f2-2.8 which is the best event lens i ever owned.
the flip screen is a big plus and i start enjoying doing video with it, i was very much a photo guy.
I don't like the battery door, it should be self locking. I miss focus stacking, and some functions that i had on magic lantern like motion detection for birding.
The rolling shutter isn't that great and i would have liked a automatic anti flickering for shooting silent indoor.
For the monitor to turn off when you bring it close issue, does the camera have the option to change "FINDER/MONITOR" to Manual like the A7III ?
I’ve had my A74 for six months. I’m getting ready to buy another one. Thought on it 🤔
I love mine! I think if money was no object, I would take an a7SIII, AND an a7RV. But this camera certainly combines most of the best of both of those into one.
@@ColtCapperruneTech I would love an S7RV. But as a someone who has only been it for a little less than a year, I still want to have another A7iv.
I recently bought the a7iv and i see the body mirror is not stable, it is totally shaking. Is it common in this model? or it is a damaged piece…? i am totally confused
i bought the a7iv today wonder if the 3.0 update changed anything important ? or is it same old same old
i am going to buy this , can i wait for One or two month, is any rumours for sony a7v , i can wait
Damn. I just discovered this channel. You're an incredibly talented dude, forreal!!! Keep up the great work. When do you sleep?
Hi,,good video,,i want this camera ,but readed that some units has overheating issues...do you know something about that,,thanks
Great video. I’m looking to upgrade my canon m50 to a new camera for UA-cam content. Would the kit lense be best value for money for that purpose? You can see on my channel the last video I did with M50 kit lense. Or is their one lense up you would suggest? Thank you.
M50 or this Sony?
Does the manual settings vary between photo and video or is it static when switching between modes?
Hi. I am thinking about purchasing this camera for stills and video. For now, I can only choose one lens that fits my budget. Which lens is better for video the Sony FE 24mm or the Sony FE 16-35mm which is also more expensive.
The 24 mm F1.4 is a really incredible lens! So depends on what you are using this camera for. Obviously the 16 to 35 is much more versatile. 24 mm is a bit tight for Vlogging or any sort of handheld shots filming yourself. But the 24 mm is definitely the sharper more impressive looking lens. However, if I could only have one lens, and the choice was between those two, it would be the 16 to 35. Hope that helps!
@@ColtCapperruneTech Yes, thanks for the info. It was useful to me.
Where is all your videos? I’m only seeing 6 and no playlist.
This channel is brand, new, but every video on it was filmed on this camera. Here is a link to my main channel, thanks for watching!
youtube.com/@ColtCapperrune
@@ColtCapperruneTech thanks. The video was so well made I was shocked to see only 6 videos and lots of subscribers. This make more sense, thanks for the clarification. I’m considering the switch to Sony, specifically the a7 iv.
Appreciate the kind words!
Personally I see the Sony A74 as a Super 35mm cinematic camera with full frame photography capabilities.
I see the Panasonic S5 and Panasonic S5 Mark ii and Panasonic S5 Mark ii X the same way to an extent
A comparison between the APS-C would be great.
what you guys would choose between the a7 IV or the Fujifilm XH2S ? mainly for video shooting
I used to have the XH2S. I was fully invested in Fujifilm, had two bodies, all of the new 1.4 lenses, the new 56, the 90, and a couple of the red badge zooms.
The XH2S is a beast and you honestly can't go wrong with it. I think it comes down to a few things. The XH2S is stacked, and compared to the A7IV, it's no competition. The XH2S simply has a much MUCH faster readout. Virtually no rolling shutter, lower crops, etc.
The XH2S also has cheaper glass, though not quite as versatile as the E-Mount.
Aside from that, the XH2S has CF-B (faster and cheaper than CF-A), more internal video options (including open gate 6.2K, and internal prores... of course has 10-Bit 4:2:2 and a wonderful LOG, just like Sony), Fuji colors, unique Fuji noise handling, etc.
But, the A7IV is no slouch neither. Larger sensor, so more dynamic range and low light capabilities. Much better AF (though the XH2S is the best in the Fuji line and is good). More lens options. Still allows you to shoot 4K downsampled from 7K, 10-Bit, 4:2:2. You can shoot on V60 SDs. Etc.
It's the same story for photos too. You need speed? Fuji. You need AF? Sony. You need better lenses? Sony. You need a large option of cheaper, yet good lenses? Fuji. You need low light performance? Sony. You need JPEGs? Fuji. We can go on and on.
They both excel in their own areas. I traded to Sony (the A7IV) because I felt it was time for me personally to jump to FF, and for the larger selection of professional lenses (especially zooms) coming out regularly. But I'm a hybrid shooter. If I was shooting video only... I'd probably go with the XH2S and throw on a fringer lens adapter. Combine that with a cage and/or gimbal. But that's just me.
@13:40 - i couldn't agree more on every word. i have the same exact opinion regarding a7rV.
Interesting that people talk about things they hate in a expesive camera. I am a photographer who want to be professional and i am working hard for it . i started with a sony a6100 still using it. i would like to buy a sony a7iv but still to expensive for me. but i am patient :)
Amazing review and yes I love my A74 🙌🏽💪🏽💯
It's not possible to have an affordable, smallish, and more versatile camera for that price..Most of the time when you pack too much it's expensive, overkill, people cry about size/weight, or it overheats, which kills the point of having a camera. Rolling shutter becomes an issue with technique since people shot action with film cameras for decades. I know what people have done hundreds of years ago to now,and mostly we are still taking the same pictures all the so called features are only to keep us buying more stuff more often..That being said I do love my two Sonys with their amazing AF,yet like i said,the same shots were achieved on film..
I'm teaching online, and I need an excellent mirrorless camera. Will Sony A7 IV overheat if I stream for 5 hours straight at 1080p / 60 fps? Will it survive for 10 years if I stream for 5 hours daily?
If your looking for video only maybe either a sony fx30 or a sony fx3 might work best
Sounds like your audio is peaking in the intro.
oh snap
Welcome my friend 🤘🏻
Camera is 3 years old and still one of the best values out there.
My A7iii is still going strong. No plans to upgrade
It may be a great camera but 6fps burst is a toy, I could do almost nothing with it, no sports and no weddings
A Very nicely explained review
I feel like its so hard to find a review of this camera that focuses on photography because obviously youtubers use it for video. Haha maybe im looking in the wrong places.
Dude, word on the Timelapse S&Q. It’s so annoying. I have to do actually interval shooting.
People like new gear by any means necessary even me before I realized it doesn’t mean sh.
I see a lot of people with awful skills that wanna upgrade to anything new. Lot of pros use older gear and i think not every little new thing out there on the market justifies buying new cameras often. Gear does not make people any better.
4K60 no crop and faster burst...you'd end up with an A7S3 or A7R5. This is an amazing B-cam to A7S3 owners.
That overheat / temperature
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I have yet to ever even see the overheat warning in the past year. Granite, I am almost never outside in very hot weather shooting long video clips. But this camera has been rocksolid for me.
@@ColtCapperruneTechit came up on mine while shooting outside and I let her rest for 20 minutes in the shade, wasn’t a big inconvenience considering we were taking breaks between shots anyways but it really comes up so rarely it’s never bothered me, and yes the back was actually veryyy hot to the touch lol
@@JDdaFilmeroh ! What are your ambient temp ? Do you set your Heat Tolerance to High ?
@@charliebrownn6622 yessss I changed temp warning to the highest setting but beware according to the camera it COULD decrease the life span of the system 🤷🏼♂️
@@charliebrownn6622 oh and the outside feel like temperature was probably 108 lol Florida
My only regret buying this camera is the fact that it hasn't have focus bracketing in the menu. Other cheaper cameras they do. That's a big shame for Sony
Great video thanks.
This was extremely helpful
just use compressed, not much different
TBH, the a7rv is more 70% photo / 30% video
33 mega pencils, John Wick would have a lot of uses with those pencils.
Just buy the a9iii or a1
i use now for wildlife and etc its better
Good video sharing
Thanks for watching!
Compressed raw is just as good as compressed raw. Why would you ever need compressed. You cant tell the difference 😁
Great rundown!👌
Thanks for watching!
👌 *Promosm*
You want run a Formula 1 race in a Tesla car. Why don't buy a Cinema camera ($6,000) for video? You pretend have everything on a $2,400 camera.... Nice try.!!
$2500 camera $1900 Lens
Overheating
I cover that towards the end of the video. After a full year of heavy use, I haven’t even had a heat warning, let alone have the camera overheat.
It's a mith. Probably created by Canon users.
great video and review on the camera.
this camera is the one im about to check-out @ b &h
thnx for giving me confidence in buying this. i think it will be perfect for my work too
Thanks for watching, and I’m glad the video helped!