Sony A7R IV - Beginners Guide - How-to Set-up and Use the Camera For New Users...
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- Опубліковано 31 лип 2024
- In this video tutorial geared towards beginners, I will go over the Sony A7R IV (geni.us/CE8W) in detail including the camera body, menu system, and how to use the camera... More videos on the A7R IV to come, so please subscribe and hit that notification bell also ;)
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VIDEO NAVIGATION LINKS:
- Intro: 0:00
- What's In the Box: 0:44
- Battery and Charger: 1:14
- Camera Body break down: 2:20
- Camera Interface Ports: 8:42
- Mounting a Lens: 11:18
- Mounting Cable Protector: 12:52
- Turning Camera On: 14:41
- Using Camera In Full Auto Mode: 16:11
- Function Menu in Full Auto Mode: 20:25
- Drive Modes in Full Auto Mode: 20:31
- Focus Modes: 22:33
- Program Auto Mode: 24:55
- Function Menu: 25:10
- Focus Area: 25:25
- ISO: 28:21
- Metering Modes: 28:59
- White Balance: 31:05
- Creative Modes: 32:12
- Display Mode: 33:27
- Changing Aperture/ Shutter Speed: 33:55
- Menu System: 35:31
- File Format: 36:49
- Aspect Ratio: 39:48
- Interval Shooting: 41:14
- Memory Recall: 42:22
- Face/ Eye AF Set: 43:23
- Pre-AF: 44:11
- Focus Frame Color: 44:31
- Picture Profile: 45:03
- Shutter AWB Lock: 45:46
- Movie File Format and Record Settings: 46:23
- AF Drive Speed: 47:38
- Silent Shooting: 48:05
- Live View Display: 48:19
- Custom Button Settings: 49:00
- Audio Signals: 49:40
- Network Settings: 49:48
- Playback Settings: 50:28
- Monitor Brightness - Sunny Weather: 51:17
- Display Quality: 51:51
- Power Save Start Time: 52:01
- Auto Power Off Temp: 52:12
- NTSC/ PAL Selector: 52:36
- Touch Operation: 52:54
- Touch Panel/ Pad: 54:20
- IR Remote CTRL: 54:34
- HDMI Settings: 54:45
- Language: 55:22
- Format: 55:24
- Firmware Version: 55:31
- Setting Reset: 55:50
- My Menu: 55:55
- Movie Mode: 56:34
- APS-C/ Super 35mm Mode: 57:00
- Touch To Focus w/ Video: 58:20
- Playback Mode: 58:40
- Closing Remarks: 1:00:27
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- Sony A7R IV: geni.us/CE8W
- Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS Lens: geni.us/CjJAb
- Sony NP- FZ100 Battery: geni.us/1EoFp0
- Sony BCQZ1 Battery Charger: geni.us/FM2Ou
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-Sony A6400: geni.us/L75omA
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-Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G Lens: geni.us/T47S5
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-Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 Lens: geni.us/rtuL62
-Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS Lens: geni.us/VhO5F
-Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Lens: geni.us/HugPuk
-Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Lens: geni.us/7HBE
-Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4 Lens: geni.us/VFg9X
MY AUDIO GEAR:
-Sennheiser MKE 600 Shotgun Studio Mic: geni.us/MFFe
-Affordable Compact On Camera Mice: geni.us/BLry
-Better On Camera Mic: geni.us/48tBO
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-Zoom F1 Field Recorder: geni.us/t8dEBe
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-Lowepro ProTactic 450 AW II Backpack: geni.us/b3bp
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-Main Light: geni.us/NNfzffm
-36” Collapsible Softbox: geni.us/RGp1
-GVM 850D RGB LED Video Lights: geni.us/8lLh2
-DJI Ronin RSC 2 Gimbal: geni.us/742rxa
-Zeapon Motorized Micro 2 Plus Camera Slider: geni.us/9zGEQk
-Manfrotto Tripod: geni.us/RzPqOi
-Leofoto Mini Table Tripod: geni.us/PvDs
-C-Stand: geni.us/jZe7DjM
-Manfrotto Magic Arm: geni.us/D0nmxER
-Metabones EF to E Lens Adapter: geni.us/w16GOu
-MacBook Pro 14”: geni.us/GYcI
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Great presentation…….easy to understand in layman’s terms……. I have been debating whether or not to purchase this and I struggle with it because I don’t want to put it up on the shelf after one or two months use. But what you have shown me is that it would be a great challenge for me to undertake to learn it especially at my age of 76. …….. thank you and I look forward to hearing more of your talks……….👍👍
What's AGE got to do with it? Asked by another 76yr. old newbie.
@gregory1117 age can be determining factor for a lot of things and is subjective as well as objective. I am 73 and it can inform a lot things I do.
Oh boy. I can tell I'm going to watch this video MANY TIMES! Thanks so much!
:)
Fantastic overview! I’ve been trying to understand what was covered with other videos and manuals and couldn’t get it. Now I do, thanks so much. Also appreciate getting right into it, no wasted time on introductions and self flatulation, very refreshing keep it up on this A+ style!
Thank you, you the only UA-camr I found from many , telling how to connect
Hey Jason, a few years ago I had to decide whether to purchase the Sony A9, or the A7Riv. At the time I thought speed (20 frames per second) was more important than resolution so I opted for the A9. As it turned out, I ended up doing a lot of deleting photos. So I turned my speed down to 10 frames per sec. It took me years to realize that this is all the speed I need. Now, I want more resolution so I gonna trade my A9 for the A7Riv. The menus are similar but your video is FANTASTIC! It even taught me a few things about the A9. Your explanations are simple and understandable. (I like Mark Galer too but I only attempt to watch him after 11:00 pm 'cause he puts me to sleep). Anyway, I pressed the like button and subscribed and will be looking for more your videos in the future. THANKS FOR THE GREAT INFO! I still need to know more about setting those 1,2,3 custom buttons.
Really helpful. Thanks for taking the time to explain so many of the attributes
Thank you very much, I feel a little bit less overwhelmed and extremely excited
Just got this camera and I'm glad I discovered this video the amount of information in this is fantastic and the effort you put into it shows, thank you!
Awesome, thank you! :)
Thanks for this video, mine is on the way and should get here by next Friday. Will listen to this video again to refresh my memory
This was a really good tutorial. I just ordered this camera. I’ll definitely be watching this repeatedly to understand all the features and functions of this camera.
Thank you for a this beginner-oriented video! So helpful for someone making the transition after several decades from film to digital.
You are. very welcome and this video was made for you!
I will need to watch this video multiple time 😅😂
Hey Jay this was really helpful. I’ve been booking 4 different people for music videos wasting 500 each time. One guy is good about following through and does great work but I invested into this camera for my music career and had no clue how to use it. Man you just taught me sooo much information. I’m forever thankful to you. You really are a huge help!
Awesome to hear, and if you want to learn the next level, be sure to check out this Sony A7R IV tutorial as well: ua-cam.com/video/sPru3zwoMRM/v-deo.html
Thank you so much for the walk through. This is a really great video! This is a must-watch video if your new to camera shooting!
Finally, a video which is informative, easy to follow and doesn’t assume we are all pros! Thanks so much. I’m now going to give P a go!
Glad it was helpful :)
Agreed 💯
This is my first full frame camera, so I greatly appreciate that this "for beginners" lesson.
Glad it was helpful and you're very welcome!
While I am not a beginner, closer to Amateur, I purchased this Camera but I do own the A6600.
I wanted to go FullFrame and this Camera made the most sense for investing in one and hopefully not have to buy another for Years.
Your Review is Spot On and On Point. Great explanation without any focus on you. You explain everything thoroughly and better than some of the more Popular reviewers. Some of those reviewers actually say this is a Do Not a Good Buy.
Again, Keep your Reviews the same. Explain it like you would are explaining it to Beginners. You will be doing them a favor and prevent frustration and buyers remorse.
I have subscribed to your Channel. Again, Thank You!
Thank you so much and will do my best. This video was actually more of a tutorial than a review, but it does offer a lot for those looking for info. My review will be much more concise when it comes out and I will refer to this video for those looking for more information.
Jason, this is just what I needed. I just bought a used A7RIV, and I didn't know where to start. Thank you! I've subscribed and will be checking out your other tutorials.
You have no idea how much you were talking to me when you said a few things about using this camera. You did an AWESOME JOB explaining to how to get up and running with this camera. Without this video, I was ready to return this thing to Best Buy! I'm an Instructional Designer by profession and I want you to know you did the job of INSTRUCTING ME!
Awesome to hear, thank you very much Stephanie :)
Excellent video - very helpful - great stuff
Thank you for this detailed video, it's super helpful ❤️ My first camera and I was afraid how am I gonna learn all of that and here your video is ❤️
I just bought one. Thank you!!! It was very helpfull. I will watch more 😃
Wow. Thank you for a thorough explanation. I'm a canon user just bought A7R IVA.
Great video, super helpful. Thank you for doing this.
Thank you for your informative videos. Just purchased an Sony A7 R4 mirrorless camera & happy to discover your videos. I look forward to learning all about my camera.
Great sharing again ☺️
Wow. Best hour I’ve ever spent! Lol... thanks so much! 🙏🏼
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you so much for this video❤
I am seasoned Sony (Minolta, Konica-Minolta) user. I currently use A77M2 and A99M2. I have a loaner AR4 along with LA-ea5. The menu system is same layout wise as dslt ILCA. However, that's where similarity ends. I've had loaner for 1 week but didn't have time over weekend to use it. I am watching this video to see what settings be aware of because I've tried setting it up for me but having hard time remembering what buttons I've reprogrammed and Custom button settings. This is so far the complaint I have is that there are so many customization options it makes it difficult to use. Im at 14:59 in video. So far, the video has been too elementary, so I hope you get into the real nitty gritty soon. 😊 OH another nit Pic is the monitor doesn't swivel to left and can't be turned so lcd is not exposed. That's probably why the lcd has a scratch on upper left corner.
BIG THANK YOU FOR THIS!!!!!
A nice, precise explanation, as though not yet I will try this, I learnt considerable more of this camera, whilst it is the recent 7RV I have. On a sharp learning curve, it is apparent the Alpha camera series have so much potential…thank you!
Very Helpful... A BIG Thanks from Kerala, India ❤
Good Morning. I just purchased this camera and this video will certainly help me with Everything it has to offer.
Hope you enjoy it!
Thanks a lot for this great explanation.
Very useful. It's helped to clear up a couple of points before I commit to purchase. One of the main stumbling blocks for me is the criticism many people have with the complex menu layout. Your explanation of the my menu setup gives me hope for a practical pathway to resolve some of that.
Yeah, the menu system is not as easy as some other cameras at first, but once you get the hang of it and utilize the Function Menu and My Menu area, it will be no issue for you...
Excellent tutorial, so much information, well worth watching.
Glad you think so and thank you for the comments Susan :)
Awesome, thanks so much. 👍😊
Very good instructional video. Thanks!
You're welcome!
I only recently purchased a Sony A7R IV A camera. I have watched many videos on using this camera. Your ‘Beginners Guide’ tutorial has been the best, by far, I have seen to date. Quick, easy to understand, no nonsense video. Fantastic! I can’t wait to see your ‘Advanced’ tutorial. If I had watched your Beginners Guide at the outset, I would have saved an enormous amount of time and effort. Thank you for a first class tutorial! Alun
Glad it was helpful and thanks for the kind words Alun :) All the best, Jay
Really nice video. Thank you 🙏😊
THANK YOU for all this work..:) Truly helped soooooo much!!! Great teacher! No fluff!!
You are very welcome :)
Thanks man. love from Kuwait
Watched a lot of videos on Sony. This was the best... Thanks...
You're welcome!
im literalyl about to buy this right now thank u so much for this
You are very welcome :)
Great Video 🙌🏼
Thank you 🙌
Okay, you have way bigger hands than I do! This camera is gigantic (I've been using an Olympus) and it looks huge in my hands. Conversely, it looks tiny in yours. Thanks for this video. I've been shooting Olympus for almost 20 years and the change over is big so a well-laid-out basic tutorial is much appreciated.
Yeah, the Olympus is a very small camera in comparison for sure. I reviewed one a few years ago and could not believe how small it was ;) It's great for light weight an high quality though, big fan of the Olympus system!! All the best, Jay
Love this video... i’m switching from Canon so everything in this video is useful to understand this very complex SONY camera. I say complex as a compliment . Love it, It is a very advance camera. Thanks Jay, a new fan here ! R
Glad it was helpful and thank you for the nice comments :)
That’s helping me a lot with my camera
Excellent tutorial. Thank you. 🙏🏻
You're very welcome!
Great video. Thank you
You are welcome!
Really useful video.... thank you
Welcome 😊
Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it :)
Excellent tutorial - thank you
You are very welcome Andrew and thanks for the comments!
Excellent comprehensive tutorial, maximizes the return on your investments.
Glad it was helpful and thank you for the kind words ;)
this video helped me out a lot for the sony a7 IV! Thank you!!
You're welcome!
This is such a great video! Thank you so very much 😁🙏🏻
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks!
Thanks for best camera set up video I have ever seen 5 Stars
You are very welcome :)
Jay its really helped me lot, if you guide for macro settings it will great help many like me , who are struggling to get sharp pics
Appreciate the video
So very helpful! Thank you so much!
You're so welcome!
Really enjoyed it and it was really helpful
Glad you enjoyed it and thank you ;)
I am glad I found your Chanel I just ordered the Sony camera I am new to Sony coming from Nikon I am a Nikon Fanboy. But I can’t deny the facts About these amazing Camera, thanks I am Enjoy your channel
Awesome! Thank you!
Excellent presentation...Just bought the camera. This video will definitely help me dive right in.
Thank you and I'm really glad to hear it help you get going! This camera is amazing as you will see ;) All the best, Jay
you are the best .. You helped me soooo much .. Thank you man ❤❤❤❤
You are very welcome!
great video, very helpful. thx
Thanks and glad it was helpful :)
Thank you very much this was very helpful and detailed and helped me get to know my A7R4 a bit better.
Glad it helped and thank you for the comments!
Thank u for the video with lots of practical information. I purchased this camera two days ago, upgraded from a7r2 which I had for few years without knowing all the technical details. This time I will have to be bit more serious and invest more time to learn this camera.
Glad it was helpful and thanks for the comments :)
Great video
Thanks!
Thank you
Great details tutorial video on how to use the camera. I'm watching and learning before actually buying the camera. I wish Sony add the full articulate display screen on the side like ZV-1.
Thank you very much and I also wish it had the fully articulating screen... Perhaps the next model will ;)
thank you
Awesome thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You're welcome!
fantastic video, nice for me who just bought a new camera :)
Great to hear and thank you very much for the comments!
Thanks learned a lot as a beginner, could you make tutorials for flash technique or monitor connections?
Thank you for the informative video! Your voice is very nice btw lol
Thank you! 😃
Thank you 👍
You are very welcome :)
Very good
Thanks
Thanks for the video. Can you please do the same when you got your hand on sony a7iv. Thanks
Is there a video where you go more in detail with the other menu system options for this camera ? Also I turned off the silent shooting is the noise that the lens makes normal ? I noticed it does that in certain shots and modes not all. thanks this video helped a lot
Nice
Hi Jason, I'm attempting as a complete newbie to record myself painting a painting for social media. My first attempt the 20 second file was too big to use. What settings should I use to produce the smallest file please? i realise that this will reduce the quality, but FB scale my stuff down anyway, and I need to at least get something I can upload. Thanks, i'm learning so much from your tutorial already!
What settings would you recommend for photographing movement on a stage with stage lighting? Pictures would be taken from auditorium seats.
it s like i am looking in the mirror ! Same camera, same memory card, same lenses ! i am at min 12 and i enjoy it !
Awesome to hear and killer set-up you have!! :)
HI Jason, Can you answer a question for me regarding bulb mode. I have tried moving my a7riv into bulb but for some reason it wont go past 30" Ive put the drive mode into single shoot and the camera in to manual mode. it refuses to go past 30". Am I missing a step along the way? Thanks for your help.
Can't wait for the A7R V with the updated menu system and next improvements "the cherry on the cake" i think it will bring the R line in such a state, it will have an amazing refined body worked out all the kinks and takes all of the good things over the years into 1 powerhouse body with all the ergonomics and powerful features.
Edit: and a little bit better video features which the A7RIV lacks
Just buy both
Very well said... everything is detailed. great presentation Jason. one small concern about how to focus on animals in a zoo behind the fence. tried using the focus option but was unable to take the animal very clearly. thanks
Fences are not easy to deal with sometimes. In certain cases when at a decent distance to the subject, I will switch to Manual Focus and enable magnify zoom. That will allow me to see at 100% and I can fine tune the focus with obstacles in the way that would otherwise confuse the camera.
Should I buy the a7riv or a7iv? I can’t decide, I mainly shoot landscapes, but I’m sure 33mp is enough for that, 61mp is excellent for cropping, I’ve also heard bad things about the a7r having too much noise both in day light and of
Course worse in lower light.
Great and Thank a lot. The same one in French could be appreciated
Hi, I have the Sony A7RV. When I use the sensor cleaning function (dust) and run the command, the sensor does not vibrate like in the Sony A7IV, but remains still and only a slight tick tick is heard. People told me that it is normal of this sensor do not vibrate why Sony A7RV uses new generation ultrasound. This is true ?
Amazing Info, thank you. I have ordered the A7R iv for MId Feb 2021. Question! I have been told it is possible to take 240mp shots with this camera in the correct setting, is this true? If so how?
Yes, this is true and that feature is called Pixel Shift Multi Shoot. You can use this feature via the App, or use it just with the camera itself, but you still need to combine the files via the Sony software. See here: helpguide.sony.net/ilc/1930/v1/en/contents/TP0002726382.html
Good job on the video daddy 😁
Thank you Layla 😊
No problem
Make a tutorial for the a7IV please 😁
I would love to, but I can't get my hands on one yet.... Stay tuned though ;)
@@Jason_Hermann I will look forward to it
Yes id appreciate an A7iv video too. Just got mine a few days ago (in UK)and the menu and functionality is a world away from the Canon 7D that I have switched from.
Great! Thanks! Do you have something on how to record externally to Atomos recorders, for example? I appreciate you taking the time to make these tutorials.
You're very welcome! To your question, I don't have anything on that topic Jamie, sorry... All the best, Jay
Stupid question alert: I currently have this camera and had a question on it, or maybe this goes for any mirrorless? but is there a way for the camera to adjust the exposure on where you focus instead of the entire frame like a cell phone? Example; Dark subject with very bright background, if I select my focus area on the dark part I want it to auto adjust exposer to that even if the background is blown out and vice versa. Like I said, very easy on a cell phone. Lol.
Excellent video.Very detailed and informative! Question: what would be your settings for using a ND filter? Getting confused on my A7RIV with my 20mm FE/1.8 20G lens. I'm getting overexposure shots even with an 10 stop filter. Would appreciate any assistance. Thanks!
Hello :) If over exposing you will need to make sure you have your ISO as low as possible, and if 10-stops is not enough you would need to speed up your shutter speed or stop down your aperture to a higher F-Stop value.
this is great but do you have another video for the transmitter (godox) on camera and settings?
No I don't sorry.
I am not a beginner, but new to this camera, this was an excellent tutorial, Jay, so glad I found you here. Thank you so much! I had a question regarding the viewfinder/monitor in manual mode. Both get dark in low light, and I can’t see anything unless I manually increase the ISO. This never happens with the a7rIII, the view finder stays bright in low light with no change. It looks like I have similar settings. What am I missing?.... Thank you!
Hello, you have Live view display setting effect set to ON, try turning that off ;) MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [Live View Display] → Setting Effect OFF
Jay SonyAlphaLab yay thank you!!! It worked!! 😃👏
Did anyone save all of his recommended standard settings by chance? I was saving into an iPhone list and lost my notes
Hi this video is great. Can you tell me how to crop a photo? I have one when I zoom in it’s great and I want to crop and save. I read I should go playback then edit but I don’t have an edit option under the playback ?
Hello, the A7R4 does not offer on camera editing, but you can download the free Sony Software and edit your photos in there... See here: support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/app/imagingedge/en/?id=hg_stl