1 Year with Sony A7IV - Long Term Review & Comparisons

[@TheHybridShooter]

*30 Great Accessories for Sony A7IV* - bit.ly/A7IVaccessories *Sony A7IV vs Fujifilm X-H2S* - Hybrid Comparison [ A7IV vs XH2S ] - bit.ly/A7IVvsX-H2S

[@EhsanBhowanaProduction]

can you please make on video which gimble is good for sony a7iv with 16-35mm f2.8 GM ???

[@TheHybridShooter]

@@EhsanBhowanaProduction I use Weebill 3 for that combination, the review is available on this channel.

[@EhsanBhowanaProduction]

@@TheHybridShooter thanks man

[@bastian.michel]

Believe me, Im not saying that lightly: You are my favorite camera reviewer. You have such a talent to give sharp descriptions on all relevant informations. Wirthout any distractions. I love that. Please keep reviewing!

[@Othmane.FETTAKA]

I agree 👍

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you, I appreciate your feedback! I will do my best to keep the channel running.

[@bastian.michel]

@@TheHybridShooter May I ask in which city you live?

[@TheHybridShooter]

@@bastian.michel Bratislava

[@alphaartisan]

I have bought cameras solely off of your recommendations, and i appreciate you hard work over the years and I help as many others as I can with a lot of the knowledge you pass along.

[@paulthomas8986]

Your reviews always come off as unbiased with factual info presented. Like others have commented, you are one of the best reviewers. Thank you. Looking forward to your XH-2 review.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you!

[@RandumbTech]

This is such a well thought out summary of your experience over the past year. I love the fact that you are using multiple lenses as well. Great work!!

[@benjaminchoo3220]

Yessss. Please do a review comparing the XH2 and the A74!

[@DrewFit]

Great review 👏🏾👏🏾 I’m about to hit my 1 year of ownership and other than a few random auto focus & overheating issues that got fixed with updates, I haven’t had any problems with the camera. It’s a great camera that will do just about anything you ask it to and it’s probably the best value camera out currently. I love the A7IV.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you!

[@gbwalther3198]

Re: Firmware updates? Reviewing Sony's Firmware of a7iv, there does NOT appear to be any overheating issues having been fixed that I can tell. Plz contact Sony Tech & let us know if such has been done. 😎😎

[@ekphotography]

I sold my FX3 2 months ago and got the A7IV and have been more than happy with it. I actually like it better believe it or not. I never really shot much 120p 4K, so no big deal.

[@dapunkof1975]

May I ask why? Fellow A7IV user

[@erik6678]

Pending between the A7 IV and the Fuji Xh2s. Still unsure. Fuji colors are just amazing but sony lenses and autofocus are superior. Which one would you choose for family photos and videos? Thank you

[@TheHybridShooter]

I have made a video about that - bit.ly/A7IVvsX-H2S

[@ajmaralit]

One of my favorite reviews of the A74. Practical and really comes off as authentic and unbiased. Subscribed!

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you, I appreciate your feedback!

[@AgentStarke]

This is one hell of a camera. Sometimes I regret not waiting for it when I bought my A7SIII. 33MP would have been nice even though I'm more of a video shooter.

[@xitrum168]

Thanks for your video. I made my switch from Fujifilm (XT30) to Sony A7IV for a week ago. Main reason is video recording capability. Turned out I loved it so much more than i expected

[@furkanstuff]

Thank you for the detailed review that you've made here and in other videos. I 'd like to ask you a question since you have both Sigma 24-70 and Tamron 28-75 G2. Have you noticed considerable difference in terms of image stabilization in video between two lenses? I'm asking because I've experienced a much worse stabilization with Tamron G1 compared to 24-70 G Master.

[@TheHybridShooter]

You're welcome! There difference in stabilization can only be caused the weight of the setup, heavier will always be more stable. I haven't noticed significant difference between those two though.

[@furkanstuff]

@@TheHybridShooter That makes sense. Appreciated for the answer, have a nice day.

[@ben_dixon]

I'm loving mine but haven't had it as long as you, I did watch your video when it came out to influence my purchase so thank you! What gimbal are you using with the A7IV there?

[@TheHybridShooter]

My pleasure! I use Zhiyun Weebill 3

[@ben_dixon]

@@TheHybridShooter thank you sir!

[@reynaldohernandez1425]

I love mine and I think it’s almost perfect for weddings. I shoot weddings with R6 and Z6ii as well and I can see the difference between the 3. I might order another body but in my opinion it’s a fantastic camera.

[@sadeqsegaraga8766]

Please share your experience using those bodies.

[@danny_r27]

Well… I’m finally going full frame completely. I can’t do it with micro four thirds anymore. I’m done being disappointed, the magic isn’t there anymore. My Leica M10 gives me so much better images than my Lumix G9 despite being an older not so advanced full frame camera. So I’m selling my entire MFT kit to buy the Sony A7IV with a Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 G2 and Sony 35mm f/1.8 FE. Love that they fixed the menus and fixed their godawful color science from the Sony A7III. And it’s nice to hear that the low light performance is the same as the A7III. If 12,800 is as clean as it was on the Sony A7III then I’m happy with it. Good video all around and tells me everything I wanted to know.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Don't buy Tamron 28-75 G2 for A7 IV, there is some kind of FW incompatibly which negatively affects the autofocus. A7 IV and A7 III color science is 97% same, bad Sony color science is a myth dating back to 2014.

[@inakilauzirika5076]

Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us. Apart from the low burst shoot mode the A7IV is only capable of (perhaps in a new firmware upgrade it goes up to 15 shots/second), another thing as a landscape photographer that annoys me is this. The location in the left side of the input for long exposures, making it rather cumbersome when using a L-Bracket to readjust it and then insert the micro usb cable. Fujifilm listens to their customers and has that precise input on the other side of their new X-H2, X-H2S...

[@zweiche]

I was thinking to purchase a7iv . can't you do long exposures with phone app or wireless remote shutter ?

[@professionalpotato4764]

The low burst mode is limited by readout speed and processing speed. Likely that it is impossible to make it any faster. Sensor readout speeds are determined 3-5 years ago when they first designed it. It does seem a bit weird to downgrade from 10fps in A7iii to 6fps in A7iv though...

[@TheHybridShooter]

@Professional Potato Readout speeds depend on the read-out mode. Higher speed at full read-out won't be possible unless it is intentionality limited at the moment. Offering more FPS in other read-out modes (lower bit RAWs, binning, crop, etc.) is possible, but Sony never does that via FW update.

[@professionalpotato4764]

@@TheHybridShooter It just feels like a downgrade considering the a7iii did 10fps at 14 bit. 12 bit feels like a step back to mft standards.

[@TheHybridShooter]

@@professionalpotato4764 Yes, that it is a weakness of A7 IV, there is not way around saying that, but the real-world difference between 12 an 14-bit is not that significant in majority of scenes.

[@jrguerreiro]

Thanks for all your great reviews, all very detailed. Regarding the screen, would you say it is significantly better than the one on the A7III? I haver the 3rd gen body, and the only thing that annoys me is the screen. Highlights are rendered in an unpleasant way (especially when shooting in black and white) and the sunny weather option makes the screen look really horrible. The A7II had a much better screen, in my opinion. Would you say that the screen on the A7IV is improved in those areas compared to the A7III? Thanks!

[@gospyder]

Will you get the Sony A7R5?

[@TheHybridShooter]

No, I will not.

[@liveandletlift370]

@@TheHybridShooter Why not?

[@TheHybridShooter]

@@liveandletlift370 A7R IV is more than good enough for my personal use and the channel budget wouldn't cover A7R V.

[@gospyder]

@@TheHybridShooter what if you sold your Sony A7R4 to offset the cost to buy the Sony A7R5. I'm thinking of stuff to unload myself IDK lol

[@TheHybridShooter]

@@gospyder There isn’t much of a second-hand market for high-end cameras where I live. It would generally be a lot of pain and I am not particularly motivated to endure it :)

[@sidvicious3129]

I have a question for you Hybrid Shooter, with the current lower prices of the Sony 24-70 GM, version 1, I can get one under $1300, vs the Sigma 24-70mm and the Tamron 28-75, both later at current prices, which one would you choose? As for the price, I listed is the Sony 24-70 GM version 1 a viable option or should I wait and get the Sony 24-70mm GM version 2. I heard that the Sigma is great, but it possibly has dust issues when you extend it out due to weather-sealing gaskets, is this true? Is the Sony 24mm-70mm GM version 1 better especially at the new prices better than the Sigma or Tamron in image quality and are there any autofocus issues with the Sony 24-70mm GM version 1? Thanks in advance and as always Hybrid Shooter, you have outstanding videos. I also own the Sony A7IV and find it to be a worthwhile upgrade over my Sony A7III.

[@TheHybridShooter]

That is a very complicated question, GM II is the ultimate non-compromise option, Sigma is probably the best value, better than GM 1, Tamron G2 has focusing issues with A7 IV.

[@proksalevente]

I currently have the a7riii. Would you recommend me getting an a7IV for a marginal amount of money, or save up and jump for the a7r5? I feel like I want the R5, but I don't know, if I really need it.

[@davidvictory9764]

i have gh5. and want more hybrid camera thats also way better. what do you reccomend? like if you had to choose 1 camera coming from the gh5. i know how much you loved the gh5

[@sangasusk]

Thank you for the video. I am planning to buy my First full frame camera. I have two options Sony A7 IV or CANON EOS R6 II. which one do you suggest? or any other alternatives. Thanks.

[@TheHybridShooter]

My pleasure! I haven't tested the R6 II, but I generally can't recommend Canon RF system due to Canon's attitude towards 3rd party lens manufacturers.

[@bryanbuff]

I was in the same boat as I have always had Canon cameras. But the jump to FF got me to switch to Sony. The lens selection is much better. A few other things that I enjoy about the Sony A7iv over the R6/R6ii: A7iv is noticeably smaller than the R6, the port covers are hinged and feel much more secure and less likely to break off, and the layout and customization of the buttons feels better and more logical to me. There are some things each camera does that the other does not, but overall I think the Sony ecosystem is more robust and consumer friendly.

[@sangasusk]

@@TheHybridShooter How about Panasonic S5 II compare to Sony A7IV, which one is the best ?

[@TheHybridShooter]

@@sangasusk Comparison video will be available soon.

[@SouthboundProduction]

How would you compare the XH2 (non s) vs A7IV in terms of similar use case of 5050 photo and video, which would you go to grab first if you were going on a paid shoot.

[@TheHybridShooter]

I don’t know, I haven’t used it yet.

[@SouthboundProduction]

@@TheHybridShooter Damn, alright thank you! please let me know when you get the chance to!

[@kyleboselli3196]

Hello. Will I need the CF express card to shoot Log files in 10 bits? Thanks for the video. I’ve seen so much of your content and learned a lot.

[@TheHybridShooter]

You're welcome! No, V90 SD card is sufficient for all video codecs.

[@Super01041994]

At 7:35 you’re saying that the internal display doesn’t turn of when recording externally, is it also available for the evf or that switches of? On z6 you can record externally and still be able to use both the screen and evf

[@tomaspuskas950]

Začínam odoberať, sledoval som tvoje videá pred časom, potom som prestal pozerať po nových foťákoch, tak som to nechal. Ale som späť :D Skvelá práca, výborné zlepšenie. Otázočka: Ozaj máš ako hlavný pracovný nástroj M2 Air a stačí to aj na video? Mám starší iMac 27, a uvažujem ho niečim menším nahradiť. Niektorí revieweri sa ale tvária, že M1 s 8GB ram na fotky/ LightRoom je málo. ďakujem

[@TheHybridShooter]

Ďakujem pekne! Nie, na editovanie mám PC, Air M2 používam lne na predprípravu na cestách. Na editovanie fotografií každopádne stačí.

[@lewiss66]

Hello, Thanks for the video ! Did you notice a warm body while operating in the menu ?

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you! No, I didn't.

[@art_by_adrian2913]

I'm deep in love with mine I wouldn't let it go for anything

[@三上家]

Still good, I really like but it gets hot at times and overheats. 14:45 4k 60p crop, hopefully in A7V itll be done properly.

[@ramondelgado05]

Another amazing review…I can’t wait to hear your comparison between this one and A7rV

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you, but I won't be comparing A7 IV and A7R V, those are cameras from different categories intended for different audience.

[@hardikdhameliya3428]

Price also

[@just_eirik]

I’m sorry if I missed it, but can this camera shoot at shutter speeds greater than 1/8000 with its electronic shutter? That was something I missed on the A7 III.

[@4wdfarm]

You briefly mention PP8 and cine4 are you leaving everything else on default in that originally sLOG3 setting. It's funny I was just looking back at my cine4 period with A7iii which looked pretty good 3 years on and realised I never tried it on A7iv yet.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Yes, I only change Gamma in PP8.

[@tsizzle]

Thanks for the long term review of the A7IV. Now that the A7RV is out… I wonder what your thoughts are on the new hybrid, flip-out and tilting screen! Seems like best of both worlds and perhaps it’ll become your favorite? I wonder if Sony will put that type of screen on all future bodies now? 🤔

[@TheHybridShooter]

Depends on how bulky it is, it could be the option.

[@filterfivepro]

exactly the review i was looking for

[@TheHybridShooter]

I’m glad that you found it!

[@TheDiabloMadness]

Awesome review! Was wondering on your opinion, what's your take on the a74 comparing with the newly launched a7r5 especially in terms of value for money?

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you! I haven't even seen A7R V in-person yet, so the only thing that I can say is that specs look great. Comparing A7 IV and A7R V value is impossible, since they are cameras from different categories and generations.

[@gbwalther3198]

U seemed to gloss over the overheating issue of the Sony a7iv. Have u attempted to make contact with Sony Tech regarding the overheating issue? If so, what kind of response did u get? 😎😎 I'm resending this, obviously something happened. Kind of funny, that comment was supposed to be in your "1 Year with Sony A7IV-Long Term Review & Comparisons." I do appreciate your immediate response though and would expect the same answer here. However, I just wanted my comment to at least be with the right youtube video. Thanks again. I want to mention, I appreciate your detailed demos & reviews.

[@BillOweninOttawa]

How are you supposed to know where your customizable dials are set? I used to be able to just glance at it to see my exposure compensation. Now? A blank dial.

[@TheHybridShooter]

There is no dedicated exposure dial on A7 IV, it is just a customizable dial which is set to exposure compensation by default.

[@sclogse1]

Looks like someone sneaked in a trip to Greece at 13:05. My friends just got back from a month in Greece. There are Byzantined out!

[@TheHybridShooter]

Yes, I visited Santorini back in 2019.

[@just_eirik]

I noticed that the cutout for the LED on the front of the camera is pretty wide, but the LED itself is small, do you know what if anything is on the right side of the LED?

[@TheHybridShooter]

Nothing, it is just a larger cutout filled with larger glass cover.

[@bastian.michel]

How can I donate? (Not YT)

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you for your interest, please donate to some people in need instead.

[@martyptx]

@@TheHybridShooterWell said!

[@vapinggranny2474]

Ah I see shots of Slovakia! I come every year!

[@markshirley01]

Sony are making some great cameras, the new A7R5 and the new rear screen design is very exciting. Hopefully this design will find its way onto all their new cameras. The idea of a A7C II with the new screen is a exciting prospect

[@TheHybridShooter]

Depends on how bulky it is in reality.

[@bryanbuff]

A Sony rep I talked to said the A7C spooked them a bit because of how poorly it sold. I think if they added the new touch menu, IBIS, and a couple more custom buttons/dials, it would sell extremely well but Sony seems reluctant according to the rep.

[@bloneric]

Hello and thanks for your video, a would like to ask about the possibility to record internally in the Sony A7IV 4K 25p 10-bit 2:2:2 and export it into davinci resolve for colour grading without the need of Atomos Ninja?. Can you do the same with the Sony A7III but 4:2:0 instead? thanks for your kind reply.

[@TheHybridShooter]

I'm not sure whether I understand your question. You can shoot 4K 10-bit 4:2:2 up to 60p on A7 IV internally (without Ninja V). A7 III can only shoot 4K in 4:2:0 which is not the same thing.

[@bloneric]

@@TheHybridShooter thanks for your reply, my question again the recordings in both cameras (4K 25p Sony A7IV in 4:2:2 and the Sony A7III 4K 25p in 4:2:0 ) without using the Ninja V can be exported into Da Vinci Resolve to be colour graded? thanks

[@TheHybridShooter]

@@bloneric Well, yes, you can just copy files from the SD / CFexpress card...

[@bioliv1]

Hope the a7V will get back the tilt screen! I do anyway wait for the a7V. Wonder how much will trickle down from the a7rV? I think the a7V will be released in the first half of 2024.

[@TheHybridShooter]

It won’t, vlogging market will probably force camcorder style screen on remaining lines of cameras as well. 2024 is realistic estimate for A7 V release, probably late 2024.

[@bioliv1]

@@TheHybridShooter This is so sad: "Sony a7R V - First LEAKED Photo with a FLIPPY screen"

[@kynio3433]

@@bioliv1 I'm also dissapointed. Flip out screen is the only thing which blocks me from buying. I tried cameras with flip out screen as a wildlife photographer and I cannot get used to it.

[@igetsmart]

Great video as always. Fantastic camera. For money a real winner

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you!

Gracias 😁

[@Hodenkat]

Even in 2023 I am strongly considering the A7 IV although the somewhat poor 10 fps has me concerned at that price point. I can't imagine why Sony fell so short of the competition in that regard. Even if they were able to get 12 fps I'd be much happier. The "standard" fps now sits at 15 mechanical and 30 electronic. Other than the A1, does Sony have anything that gets that?

[@AndyLSB]

Would you say the A7IV is a better video camera than the new FX30? Based on your experience with the A7IV, if you need a new video camera would you buy it again ? (A7IV) or go for the FX30 instead ? I’m a GH6 user and long time Panasonic user but I need a system with reliable autofocus for certain scenarios and can’t decide if to get the Fx30 and invest in FF glass or just get the A7IV instead, I know they’ll both be great and they’ll give me the color depth and autofocus I need, I just don’t know which one would be a better buy since both have their strengths and weaknesses.

[@TheHybridShooter]

I haven't tested the FX30, but the conclusion would probably be similar as in the X-H2S comparison. You can either have full frame sensor or better video specs, so it is a matter of preference. I would definitely buy A7 IV again.

[@faisalsheraz8101]

Excellent review...

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you!

[@MelvinGarcia]

The base A7 line is so legendary. I wish Sony didn’t cheap out on some of the components like EVF and screen, but this camera slaps. I’m super happy with my XH2/XH2S combo and owning the system is much cheaper than going full frame, but if I ever go full frame, Sony and Nikon will have to fight hard to pull me from Fuji.

[@TheHybridShooter]

It is actually legendary because saving on some components allows it to be relatively affordable. If you go for 3rd party E-Mount lenses, which are still great, the overall cost of the system will be significantly lower.

[@jetjetblue]

Can you post a link to an explaination of the "sliders" you refered to?

[@TheHybridShooter]

There isn’t much to explain, it simply means that you can edit the RAWs however you want to without introducing noise.

[@michaeldimitrov1444]

codecs are editing friendly on Mac with M1/2 chips, runs like crap on my RTX3060 laptop :D

[@TheHybridShooter]

It shouldn't. I was editing my A7 IV videos on desktop PC with RTX1060 for about 6 months with no issues whatsoever. Most video editing SW is more dependent on CPU.

[@СтасГрищук-ц7б]

Ні, are you professional video shooter or just like hobby?

[@TheHybridShooter]

Neither, I only make make camera reviews.

[@TheRaydee]

Well done!

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you!

[@ruff1draft]

I would love this camera and would use my Nikon lenses òn it

[@TheHybridShooter]

That would be a waste, you would loose a lot of A7 IV capabilities with adapted lenses.

[@AllThingsFilm1]

I had the A7iv from the day of release until two weeks ago. I loved the video I captured with it. But, I barely took any photos, totaling maybe 5-10 photos in the end. I sold my A7iv and bought the FX30, because I am mainly a filmmaker. I've just started testing my FX30, and I love the video I've captured so far. The FX30 has filmmaking features that are important and strong reasons for why I switched. That being said, if you are a hybrid creator than the A7iv is an excellent choice. Sony makes great cameras and I was confident I would like the FX30. So far, I'm happy I made the change. Excellent long term review of the A7iv.

[@tpolakov]

Bratislava ;) Super review

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you!

[@ianjoc00]

I miss Seville!

[@benlangfeldt-pd8gj]

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

[@TheHybridShooter]

It is much more complicated than that. I have recently talked about 4K60 crop with Panasonic engineers and I can say that there are valid technical reasons why both use 1.5x 4K 60p in this category. It is not an artificial limitation, if that is what you are implying. 1.5x crop on A7 IV is actually quite an achievement given that it is further from 1:1 readout than 24 MP sensors.

[@benlangfeldt-pd8gj]

@@TheHybridShooter I still think that they can at least reduce the crop factor

[@TheHybridShooter]

I don’t. Not with this read-out speed.

[@benlangfeldt-pd8gj]

@@TheHybridShooter not even 1.3x 1.2x or 1.4x I think can reduce it

[@TheHybridShooter]

As I wrote, it is a complicated technical topic. Reducing crop would come with other compromises, they know what they are doing. We will have to wait for next gen sensors.

[@ulimuller7892]

One year? Time flies 😵

[@TheHybridShooter]

It actually feels much longer than a year to me :)

[@Alexrocks1253]

Maybe I made a mistake getting the Panasonic S5…

[@ruchirsajwan]

6:51 isn’t base iso 100 instead of 125?

[@TheHybridShooter]

No, it is 125 with Cine4.

[@ruchirsajwan]

@@TheHybridShooter oh yeah I forgot that for some profiles, it’s diff. Thanks!

[@StevenSampsonMedia]

Switching from the Canon R system to this, should be interesting.

[@adamwhittingham86]

how come?

[@StevenSampsonMedia]

@@adamwhittingham86 to see what the differences are

[@adamwhittingham86]

I've been tempted a few times. But watching reviews i don't think I'd see any major improvements and end up just costing me more money. Always tempted though. But if I can't get good images with my R6, then I'm sure it's me and not the camera lol. Enjoy. And maybe let me know how it goes. 👍

[@StevenSampsonMedia]

@@adamwhittingham86 it's been good. the 35mm f 1.4. I think Canon has better color rendition for my taste, but everything else is about equal. The sony sensor provides a very clear image.

[@adamwhittingham86]

@@StevenSampsonMedia thanks for the update. Much appreciated. Happy shooting 👍

[@Piet-fromN]

👍👍

[@billx4266]

All those lenses, bodys computers, you must be rich 😀 Whats your daytime job if i may ask?

[@DejanVlacic]

And Canon r6 ii has shown it should be in terms of fps and 4k/60 .

[@TheHybridShooter]

Not in terms of resolution, buffer clearing, rolling shutter, and crucially, downsampling, though.

[@DejanVlacic]

@@TheHybridShooter resolution fair point. As per the reviews Rolling shutter is better controlled by the r6. Buffer Clearing is really, slower? Anyway bought the 7iv as i have already a lower amount of Sony e mount glass🙈

[@TheHybridShooter]

@@DejanVlacic R6 II misses fast card option, that makes a huge difference in buffer clearing and overall speed of the camera.

[@DocCasanova]

Try an aftermarket eye cup. So much better!

[@CybranM]

Why do cameras use some weird "1.04 million dots" for screen resolution instead of the standard, and much easier to understand imho, 1280 x 720 (I dont know the A7IV actual number)?

[@TheHybridShooter]

I don't know why, but I prefer dots on a device such as this one. PPI would be even better.

[@alexkooistra]

The evf is very bad for video (in 25p and 24p). It nowhere nearly runs at the video framerate and is nauseating. In very bright environment it can be very handy to use an evf, somehow no-one mentions this in reviews... I guess everybody uses a monitor. That being said, I guess sony just doesn't test the evf in video at 25p or 24p because this is a software issue. In 50/60p the framerate of the evf is ok. Great camera and a superb hybrid.

[@TheHybridShooter]

I have never used EVF for video on any camera, so I can't comment on that.

[@professionalpotato4764]

Almost all screens (including EVF screens) only playback in multiples of 30 anyway. It's 30/60/120hz. Screens that support native 24/25/30p playback are very expensive, Sony will not be bothered to put them in consumer cameras. If you're delivering for online publishing, you shouldn't even be shooting 24/25p either. That should be reserved exclusively for broadcast delivery. All online platforms force the 30p transcoding, making beautiful footage become jittery garbage. It's a pity cos I QC and prep shows for broadcast/online delivery and it sucks to see nice RED and ARRI footage look so bad once conformed into 30p.

[@TheHybridShooter]

@@professionalpotato4764 Do you have anything to support that claim? Sony cameras have full NTSC / PAL switching, so the screen and EVF should at the very least be able run on PAL frequencies. It is a matter of software. The second part about forced 30p digital publishing is definitely not true. Maybe some property platforms force 30p, but vast majority of online publishing platforms, including KZbin support 24 / 25p with no issues.

[@professionalpotato4764]

@@TheHybridShooter YT, FB, IG etc all do not support 24 or 25p publishing. It isn't obvious for static shots but becomes very clear for wide pans & especially drone shots. The transcoding to 30p must happen because conventional monitors only can only playback at 30/60/120hz. A 30hz or 120hz monitor in the case of the evf cannot playback at 24/25hz natively and the camera is transcoding real-time. TVs (and high end professional monitors) will support the respective NTSC or PAL formats, but YT won't know what device it is distributing to. It is cheaper on storage to conform everything to 30p and distribute it that way. Source: I work with source materials of various framerates and deliver it to both broadcast/online platforms in a certain mouse company that owns entertainment parks.

[@TheHybridShooter]

​ @Professional Potato The stats that you get when you right-click on YT video say that it is 25p. I don't think that it is just hard transcoded to 30p. I'm not an expert on this, but I think that they lave the transcoding to the playback device if needed. It is a good topic though, I will ask Sony engineers whether there is 25/50/100 Hz display mode. I once asked why do they require rebooting the camera when switching to PAL / NTSC and he said that it switches the whole system, so I think that it is includes the monitor.

[@billx4266]

Sorry but the better camera's now are in the canon camp. But their lenses are way overpriced here where i live, belgium.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Not really, R6 II is closer than the first R6, but definitely not as good as A7 IV overall.

[@TheChimae]

ugh this or the new a7rv

[@TheHybridShooter]

Those are cameras from completely different price categories.

[@TheChimae]

@@TheHybridShooter is it worth the price tho the a7rv i mean over the 7iv other than MP

[@TheHybridShooter]

@@TheChimae If you need the capabilities of A7R V, it is worth it. If you don't, then not.

[@TheChimae]

@@TheHybridShooter thankyou

[@InKoreaExpat]

I fall asleep every time I watch your videos

[@TheHybridShooter]

Try coffee or some energy drink.

[@InKoreaExpat]

Don't get me wrong I like your vids for many reasons but reporting style is so monotonous ;)) it just like mantra

[@TheHybridShooter]

Yeah, these videos are mainly intended for those who are considering buying reviewed product. Entertainment is very low on the list of priorities.

[@chcomes]

i fail to see (other than lens selection if money is an issue) how this is better than the canon R5 in any way...

[@TheHybridShooter]

First of all, it is in a completely different price category. You would also fail to see how R5 beats the A1 in any way… A7 IV competes with (and beats) R6, not R5.

[@Mantu0007]

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[@TheHybridShooter]

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[@MarianMoisii]

The most worst issues of Sony A7IV it's colour banding issues which is anacceptable in 2022. Unfortunately nobody speaking about it.

[@TheHybridShooter]

There are no such issues, which is the reason why nobody talks about it.

[@MarianMoisii]

@@TheHybridShooter Try to shotting in the night in long exposure you'll see what I mean.There is colour colour banding .

[@TheHybridShooter]

I have obviously tried that many times, My ISO testing scene always shows any banding issues, like the on Nikon Z6. I have never noticed anything that could be described as "colour banding" and I have never never heard about it. Do you have any samples where the "issue" is visible?

[@MarianMoisii]

@@TheHybridShooter No, I don't have . But I have confirmation from.Sony admit this issue, but they can't fix this , the people at the store also admitted that there is this problem, but they said that this is the nature of the camera ,also the camera was faulty from factory , after that I sent the camera back to Sony to check about that issue .

[@TheHybridShooter]

I mean no offense, but the internet would be full of it, it there was such issues with the best selling hybrid camera on the market. It is impossible to comment on the issue without samples or at the very least more detailed description. I can only say that I have never seen anything that would resemble colour banding on A7 IV.

[@leric4205]

😉in my eyes, the best full-frame camera (quality - price) is the: NIKON Z 5

[@TheHybridShooter]

In my eyes, it may be the second worst, especially for video.

[@kapilesh14]

Of you are talking value than Panasonic S5 is the best. Nikon Z5 is completely out of date right now.

[@TheHybridShooter]

@@kapilesh14 Unfortunately, neither offers complete, fully featured package. S5 has a lot of weaknesses as well.

[@kapilesh14]

@@TheHybridShooter Yeah, S5 has some really awful run and gun weaknesses. Like when you always need that atomos or the infamous autofocus. But I was only commenting on quality price thing. That said, a7iv coupled with attractive cheap third party lenses can be the best quality price camera as well.

[@liveandletlift370]

@@kapilesh14 IMO A7 IV is a much better value than both. More expensive but it is a complete package.