8 Reasons to NOT BUY the Sony A7IV (Watch This BEFORE Buying!)

[@RauriBarron]

Thanks for watching! The #sonya7iv is a great hybrid camera, but does it suit your needs in 2022+? 🤔 Just a few points to consider.

[@acecreates]

I've never heard of the Sonya camera.

[@RauriBarron]

@@acecreates Sonya was a really nice lady, but she now identifies as a camera.

[@acecreates]

@@RauriBarron ahh. The whole hybrid thing...

[@RauriBarron]

@@acecreates 😂

[@SAHILSAHIL-ng4rk]

@@RauriBarron Does Sony A7 Mark 4 also have heating problems?

[@Jonathantuba]

I have the A7iv and it is a wonderful camera- I have never regretted getting for a moment. I don’t know why some people go on about the 4K 60 crop? Just put on a wider angle lens if need be.

[@RauriBarron]

Yup that's what I said haha.

[@OUCGN]

How is the 1080p quality?

[@chris002able]

It’s just the crop doesn’t have the same light gathering capability that’s all, in a bright enough room there’s no difference

[@swashy8933]

@@RauriBarron it was the first reason not to buy on your list mate

[@RauriBarron]

@@swashy8933 I said it is a concern for some but not for me, mate. Personally it’s a benefit for what I shoot. But, I know people who work in real estate photography and film and have encountered this problem when shooting indoors, needing a certain focal length in a limited space… it’s gunna be a problem.

[@biohazard2030]

For those of you who HATE the rolling shutter. Just shoot in Crop mode when doing fast pans and that does a great job at reducing the jello effect. Also Catalyst Browse Can fix it.

[@yessum6477]

If that’s the case you might as well just get an fx30 if your shooting videos

[@jrouseproductions1755]

Valid points, however, I just got my A7IV and I have to say it is absolutely fantastic. I had the A7III, then the Panasonic S1, and now back to Sony with the A7IV and I have to say, not disappointed whatsoever. Videos look incredible with that 4:2:2 10Bit look, 33MP sensor take such good photos, and low light performance blows the Canon R6 straight out of the water. If I had one "complaint" it would be that it doesn't have a 30fps option in XAVC HS mode (h.265), only 24fps and 60fps FOR NOW (Easily fixable through software updates). Everything else is literally just nitpicking.

[@RauriBarron]

Nice, glad you're happy with it! :-) It's a great camera that's for sure, good points you mentioned too, thanks for watching and commenting mate.

[@IgnatiJordanov]

Do you have any issues with overheating? Maybe outside, direct sunlight?

[@jrouseproductions1755]

@@IgnatiJordanov I've had it for many months now and the only time it overheated was when I was using it as a webcam, but it's an already fixed problem. Other than that it has not overheated on me at all.

[@IgnatiJordanov]

@@jrouseproductions1755 A new update has been released or with setting in menu to HIGH for temp? Thanks for the quick response.

[@frankfeng2701]

Good for: those needing a second Sony Alpha body, those upgrading for video and/or hybrid shooting. Not so good for: 4K video at 60p, sports and wildlife, silent shooting, those upgrading solely for photography. Advantages: new touch menu, redesigned mode dial, ease of customization, improved color science, class-leading autofocus, 10bit 4:2:2 color depth in most recording modes, convenient features, lens selection. Disadvantages: super 35 crop under 4K60p, noticeable softer 1080p than 4K, 10fps compressed RAW and 6fps uncompressed RAW in full frame or super 35, small buffer with SD card, rolling shutter in full frame, serious banding using electronic shutter, mediocre IBIS, mediocre LCD

[@andrewturnuremedia]

I recently upgraded to the a7iv as a b-cam to my Sony a7siii. Honestly, the biggest change has to be the dynamic range of the sensor and color matching it's 10-bit footage is a huge benefit to using the camera.

[@architecture_logs]

people now upgrading the a7s3 to a7c.. a74 is superb to both

[@RIPbiker13]

I was shooting on a Nikon D7500 and I really liked it, but it had some serious drawbacks, especially in video. I was in the market for a new system and chose Sony for the fantastic 3rd party lens support. I got the A7iv and it's like a fighter jet compared to what I was using. My work then bought me an A7iii so now I can compare the two side by side. In my hands, I mush prefer the feeling and the features of the iv over the iii. Both are fantastic and miles beyond what used before. For the iv, I wanted a hybrid, all-in-one, camera and I got exactly that. It's more than what I need for my work, as my job requires photography, and everything I want when I just want to enjoy myself. But, valid points.

[@Avelin205]

Hi mate, I'm about to make the exact same switch. Did you get used to the sony quickly?

[@RIPbiker13]

@Avelin I did. The A4 has an intuitive menu system. After getting the body buttons set, I can swap between various modes on the fly and I love it. I think you will too.

[@Avelin205]

@@RIPbiker13 That's great! Thank you

[@mordbain4671]

For wildlife enthusiasts the 1.5x crop on the 4k60p is basically a free lossless 1.5x teleconverter for video. Nice! :)

[@RauriBarron]

Yeah! I actually mention in my video on “why I’m not buying the A7iv” that the 1.5 crop is actually not a concern to me.. but a benefit! When I do broll, the crop helps close in and get nicer more detailed broll shots which I like at 60p

[@the_oren_cohen]

You have a really nice setup and a great flow! Thanks for making this video :) I already have this camera and I'm just now realizing it overheats easily even after changing the settings. So I use it for recording KZbin videos, but I use the A6400 for livestreaming video games.

[@NT_1]

I just got this for my first camera. Super excited! The 4k60 crop will not be an issue for me. I'm no professional at all. I just use it for vlogging, KZbin content and some street photography. Its more than enough for me and for most people too.

[@cougargold]

Any complaints about crop are so easily fixed with a wider lens. The complaints on this review are a bit nit picky. If you want an awesome hybrid camera, you’re not doing crazy camera movements for run-and-hun action shots that will cause rolling shutter, and you just want solid photos and clean video up to 60fps, get this if you have the means. It will allow you to do both video and photography and get very very nice results. I just bought the A7iv and it’s an amazing camera and any cons will not outweigh the pros.

[@dawgcanjumphigh]

I have the Panasonic GH6. That thing has a fan in it for active cooling. It'll shoot as long as you want it to as long as the battery and storage holds up. The Sony a7IV is a great camera, but that thing will overheat when I shoot long videos.

[@LetsClickPhotography]

I don’t think I realised prior to this that the a7 series is the entry level ff in Sonys line up!?! Clearly very well specced but that price point would seem like a barrier - £1k price difference between iii and iv here in the UK - and that would have me asking serious questions about the benefits. This video in conjunction with your others offers some well balanced opinion, very helpful mate 👍🏻

[@RauriBarron]

Thanks mate. Yeah I’m done with the A7iv focussed content for now, not much else to say. Sony did say this is really hybrid focussed, whereas the A7c is their “entry level mirrorless”, but to me it’s lacking and costly, single SD slot and I’m not a fan of the body design. But still a good camera… hope they upgrade it 2022 though. Thanks mate!

[@SMGJohn]

For video the S5 seems like a lot better option, way better video features, and among best IBIS, autofocus is pretty much from the 1980s on the S5 so you have to dial it in and tell it what to do or it wont do it at all, Sony is just click button and leave it, it does it all for you. Really sucks that we have to make compromises, the rolling shutter on the Canon R6 is just atrocious 32ms, horrid.

[@RauriBarron]

S5 is a great video option. Thanks for watching

[@donnik7064]

You Are totally right. If the S5 would have an autofocus like a7iv then canon and Sony would be immediately destroyed in Video. Lumix delivers the best Video cams obviously especially for extreme low price but you should know how to manual Focus. Otherwise you won't be really happy. I Switched from a7siii to gh6 was stunned how many Features I have for 2100€. Honestly, it gives me much better and cleaner results in almost every scenery. If they give pdaf or Tof autofocus in a gh6 and rise price by 500€ then We would have it: the dream Camera We All are waiting for!

[@ashwinr7]

Really nice video. Subscribed! Thank you for sharing.

[@RauriBarron]

Thanks a lot mate

[@LeeOFrey]

Hey Rauri very well explained i think the a7iv is a great camera its just like you said it depends what your use case is. If you want a great hybrid it’s a great option probably one of if not the best hybrid out right now it just has its quirks like any other camera. Great stuff sir I hope your doing well out there!

[@RauriBarron]

Thanks a lot Lee! Appreciate you watching. Hope you’re well and have a good weekend too 👍

[@tvm2209]

A1's little sister

[@gadgetphilosophy8290]

Best 4K footage up to 30fps. Sharper than a7siii even in 60fps. Great photo camera for most people. 33mpx. (Perfect for most things except landscape) this is the camera you take on holidays or to capture life as you go. Amazing low light footage in video. Very low noise. (Fine noise- less blocky than a7siii. Yet it takes amazing photos. Obviously lacks the high frame rates and robust all day shooting. It’s great. I’ve had the FX3. Great robust camera but not as versatile.

[@RauriBarron]

Nice, it is a strong hybrid!

[@stanleygabrel1045]

Why it's not good for landscape?

[@BryceKoebel]

I feel that this camera is a wonderful camera if is your first full frame Sony camera. However, upgrading from the a7iii doesn't feel fully worth it for me, especially because I mostly shoot video. I think I'll save my money for the fx3!

[@RauriBarron]

Couldn’t agree more mate you summarised it well 👍

[@tonyantony8748]

for video, consider sigma fp too..

[@peterviragphoto]

Great production once again mate. Really well put together!👍👍👍📸 Have a great weekend !

[@RauriBarron]

Thanks a lot Peter!

[@jamieandrei]

It's a hella b cam & killer hybrid camera.. it's crushing it on set over here!

[@RauriBarron]

Awesome 👍

[@MortadaxAli]

Love the videos brotha. What part of australia you from?

[@RauriBarron]

Thanks mate, Brisbane. And you?

[@rockys8888]

Which one is Good for Video, R6 or A7IV??

[@RauriBarron]

Most head to head comparisons show the A7iv has better rolling shutter (it's not great though), and the R6 is more prone to over heating (important if you intend to do lots of 4k), they're both great for video but just depends what system you want to invest in. The A7iv has some amazing new features, the real time tracking / AF and how sharp the 1080p is (check out some videos...the 1080p seems sharper than 1080p!)

[@sudipchand2371]

Yeah A7IV, its great to have 10bit 422 4k but do we have option to shoot 8bit 4k ?? Just when we need more storage in memory cards..

[@RauriBarron]

Thanks mate yes I believe so!

[@RishiRajKoul]

Hi, Between A7 IV and A7R IV which one has speedier autofocus acquisition and better tracking and by how much. please help me to make the buying decision, I feel if the AF performance is equal or close then going for higher resolution is better.

[@RauriBarron]

A7iv has newer AF and real time tracking to be honest. In video and photo. Have a look at the A7iv AF tracking capabilities, really good.

[@dhamut.k9183]

Hi bro...CANON R6 VS SONY A7IV BEST ONE BUY?

[@RauriBarron]

Both great. Different!

[@Salman_Quadri]

What would you recommend for wedding photography? As in a specialty camera that isn’t a hybrid.

[@lamont5050]

its a preference ! whatever camera you use is the right one.

[@RauriBarron]

Exactly! These are just points to help people consider

[@imposter3205]

Good overall review Rauri, all of those points are the main reasons I'm tossing up whether to buy it or not. Yet as a hybrid it's potentially fantastic... And, to complete the figure of speech, it's "A jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one." So maybe still worth it :P

[@RauriBarron]

Thanks mate. Yes I actually had that as text on screen if you have a second look 😉 my point exactly it’s worth it as a hybrid, but not as a master of one. Thanks for watching!

[@imposter3205]

@@RauriBarron haha whoops I missed that! Thanks again for the video.

[@RauriBarron]

@@imposter3205 thanks for watching and commenting mate!

[@PaulTakesPhotos]

Great video and well explained. I love critical camera reviews :) i am definitely not upgrading to a sony a7m4. Instead selling 3 lumixes for one camera i have wanted for a long time 😂 stay tuned for the episode in 2nd half of February :) apologies for my marketing here :)

[@RauriBarron]

Hey mate thank you! Another reason I dig your reviews as they’re open and honest! Keen to see that video mate you’ve peaked my interest! 😃

[@craigman7262]

its a Zv-1 saved you the time. Crazy how some ppl will spam another persons video to self promote.

[@PaulTakesPhotos]

@@craigman7262 actually it is not and no it is not self promotion.

[@MarianMoisii]

In opinion it's 4 reasons to not but it; 1. overheating 2.colour banding and image posterization 3.colour degradation and 4.Eye AF issues

[@MeasuredLight]

Good video mate! Really good explanation of the potential downsides!

[@RauriBarron]

Thanks mate 😃

[@michaelfarias3040]

All these points are for Video users only. I was expecting a photo negative, as a photographer this video is not for me. Should put that on the title.

[@RauriBarron]

It’s targeted towards hybrid users

[@rachitbhagat4919]

Is it good for someone who does photography for portraits, event and weddings?

[@jatin6631]

Which one is good sony a7iv or Fujifilm xt5 ?

[@JeffandLeslie]

I'm primarily a wildlife and nature shooter. Birds in Flight are not a big part of my photography so I'm not really looking for that as a go/no-go point. Just wondering if anyone is using this camera for wildlife. How well does it pair with the 200-600mm? I'm coming from Nikon (D500) and a host of Nikon full frame lenses that I would have to sell to get this one. The 3 lenses that would be must have: 200-600, 90mm macro, 24-70 (I hear sigma is better than Sony for this particular lens). Anyone use it or wildlife/nature/outdoor photography?

[@RauriBarron]

I’ve seen people use the A7iv for bird photography and the bird AF is amazing. Not sure about other wildlife but it has Animal eye AF so definitely the A7iv would be better than A7iii in this regard

[@JeffandLeslie]

@@RauriBarron Thanks. I keep hoping to meet someone "out in the field" with one. I see lots of the usual suspects (A9, A9ii, a couple A1, D500, D5, D6, R5, R6, etc.) but have yet to meet anyone with the A7iv which is why I'm so curious about its capabilities in the Wildlife / Nature genre. Appreciate your response, thank you.

[@RauriBarron]

@@JeffandLeslie Yeah still quite new so will take time I assume to see more in the wild haha. All the best mate.

[@carthoughtswithdan]

But often times, better than a master of one As a hybrid, seems like a great mirrorless camera. We need more videos like these; clear, informative and fair.

[@RauriBarron]

Thanks man

[@architecture_logs]

hey - buffer with continues shooting in compressed raw is limitless if u use cf cards.. I think it's important to mention.. endless buffer is nice to have

[@seriosmusic]

Can I please get your opinion on something? I've seen so many people rave about how amazing the Sony G master 24mm wide angle lens is, but I don't recall seeing anyone talk about the G master 35mm. And I have a feeling a 35mm is going to work better for my needs. I just got my A7IV and want to get a really good lens, but it's going to be my only really good lens for the time being so I want to make sure it's going to be versatile enough for what I need. I get occasional paid gigs doing birthday parties, family photos, etc. but I don't go searching for jobs so it's pretty rare. My main need is to start filming music videos for my own music. Can I get away with using the 24mm to do all my performance shots and b roll for rap music videos? Or am I right that a 35mm would do way better? And have you heard anything on the 35mm G master? It's just as expensive as the 24mm, so I'm hoping it is just as good. Thanks!

[@Martin-nu6ym]

I'm waiting to see what Sony provides for the A9iii. So far, the A7Siii has been my backup stills camera to the A1. I really like the A7Siii for stills photography.

[@RauriBarron]

Yeah that’s nice! Have seen a lot of good feedback about the A7siii for stills too! What a camera. If I find a good deal on one I’d get it.

[@Martin-nu6ym]

@@RauriBarron And just now I finally after waiting since mid-December got my new GM zoom - the 70-200 version II. 😁A little more than the A7iv but worth it. A little talked about thing about the A7Siii - the base ISO is 80 instead of 100.

[@RauriBarron]

@@Martin-nu6ym oh nice! You’re giving me G.A.S jealousy haha. 👍

[@williefufu2985]

I’m happy with my Sony a7rIV, I don’t have the money to jump from camera to camera to camera, I bought what I wanted to buy and I’m getting to know it. I watched videos about how to set this camera up and ended setting it up for failure.

[@samsonang5682]

considering a7iv and a7iii for astrophotography, city shoot(Hong Kong), and video record+shooting under water(open water diving), any suggestion?

[@omranmohammed8134]

Hello barron❤️ I really need your advice i want to start shooting videos . I got an r6. Should i go for sony a7s3 most video shooting😊

[@wilismatrix9847]

I am looking to Canon 5R c, looks fantastic and have many good features for less price than sony A1 but the bad thing it doesn't have any stabilization or animal tracking, so it is not good at all for shooting animals or sport even tho it have 20i/s (don't understand why that hight frame rate if it doesn't have stabilization & tracking) . only portraits, archviz, landscape and people :/

[@bluedeskfan2754]

8bit vs 10bit video is a major upgrade! Especially for SLOG shooting.

[@Gospel_of_John_3.16]

Overheating was not on your list?

[@RyanRiverMedia]

Great Video! The rolling shutter and crop is still way too much for me to justify but that being said allow me to finish the quote for context. "A jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one."

[@RauriBarron]

Hey mate thanks for watching. If you watch the video you’ll see I put the last bit of the saying on screen 😊 a little hidden, but wanted to, as I agree a hybrid is not great at everything, but can do more than a specialised camera in some regard! Cheers mate, really appreciate the support

[@RyanRiverMedia]

@@RauriBarron Just noticed it and appreciate all the work you put in the videos! Completely agree and really wish they had fixed just one of these issues as a hybrid camera is one of the necessary parts of my workflow. This thing was almost the unicorn I needed.

[@RauriBarron]

@@RyanRiverMedia yeah I agree! Everyone had high hopes. Thanks again mate 😊

[@voiceofshade319]

It’s simple put a wider lens and boom you good to go , I have that’s camera and it’s the best investment ever

[@mandyself5447]

I love my Sony A7 IV. No product is perfect one can always find reasons to not buy something. Good video.

[@RauriBarron]

Thanks. It’s a great hybrid !

[@lourduraj.k9643]

Brother Canon R6 or Sony A7iv which one is best for both photography and videograhy please suggest me. I planned to buy it.

[@RauriBarron]

Hi mate. Both great, really depends on your use and situation, do you already have Sony or canon glass? The Sony has more MP so more ability to crop or shoot in APS-c mode, the Sony body is more customisable as well. Canons display is slightly better (but that’s not a deal breaker). Another thing, I believe the Sony has better performance in regards to over heating. Both have great AF. So it’s really dependant on if you’re already invested in one of the systems, which one are you most attracted to? Go to a store pick them up and feel for yourself 😊

[@lourduraj.k9643]

@@RauriBarron thanks brother 🙏 ❤

[@jean-francoiscollin7001]

tried the R6 for 2 months, with all the best lenses. it is a sexy beast. the lenses are expensive but so nice, the body is way more comfortable (so all very subjective). I now have the A7IV, not as sexy, my wife says that the camera looks like something her dad had in the 90s... not as comfortable for my hands. At the end of the day, they are both very capable camera, I just feel you are more limited with the canon on so many aspect (video, lenses, cropping\mp). I don't care about the 60fps crop, so many ways around it, for the grip I bought a cage (smallrig) helps a lot! I like the s-cinetone and S-log is a beauty to work with. when with the 20mm 1.8 and the 24-105 f4....

[@RauriBarron]

@@jean-francoiscollin7001 very good points!

[@lourduraj.k9643]

@@jean-francoiscollin7001 thank tou so much for your clear explanation

[@nogerboher5266]

Why is everyone comparing a7IV and R6 to the Z6ll? Z6ll is priced at 1,900 EUR and both a7IV and R6 are priced at 2,600 EUR. Would make more sense to compare them to Z7ll, which costs 2,900 EUR. Did people forget that price of a product is a thing?! Comparing a 1,900 EUR camera to a 2,600 EUR camera (almost 1,000 EUR more) is kind of stupid...

[@RauriBarron]

It’s the closest comparison, as the z7ii is $1,200 more than the A7iv here in Aus but the z6ii is around $500 less, and some specs similar.

[@nogerboher5266]

@@RauriBarron Woah... Australia really is flipped upside down! :D Here in Europe (and U.S) R6, a7IV and Z7ll are priced about the same, with R6 being 100/150 EUR/USD cheaper than a7IV and the Z7ll being around 200/300 EUR/USD more expensive than the a7IV. While the Z6ll is 1,900 EUR/USD almost everywhere. They are all around 2,500 EUR/USD price point, of course depending on which store you're looking at, except for Z6ll, which is priced at 1,900 EUR - about 600-1,000 EUR cheaper than R6, a7IV and Z7ll, depending on which store we're looking at. In my country specifically, the Z7ll costs 2,800 EUR and the a7IV and R6 both cost 2,600 EUR, while Z6ll is 1,899 EUR.

[@RauriBarron]

@@nogerboher5266 interesting! Yeah they are the most comparable here in price and specs. But .. the prices here are quite crazy.

[@nogerboher5266]

@@RauriBarron Yeah, crazy prices you have... I was just browsing one of the AU camera stores and the regular Sony Z battery is 130 AUD! Or the Gitzo strap, 180 AUD! Jesus... Why is it so expensive?!

[@RauriBarron]

@@nogerboher5266 yeah! The exchange rates aren’t great at the moment which doesn’t help too, plus inflation, and the fact that wage growth can’t keep up 😂

[@clifordjohn4776]

Wedding Photographer here, SONY a7iv did not disappoint in Photography. with the sensor of a1, it is a beast overall. the autofocus was on top, never missed a shot.

[@benjamindover4337]

Its so weird to think that ALL 4k on the a7iii was cropped, and people are complaining about 4k 60 now.

[@RauriBarron]

4K 24p wasn’t cropped on the A7iii, just 30p had a minor crop… not 1.5x too

[@benjamindover4337]

@@RauriBarron oh ok, thanks for that clarification

[@RauriBarron]

@@benjamindover4337 no worries !

[@EnnTomi1]

i do 99% photo, and that alone is worth it upgrade from A73 since the a7r4 is more expensive again with worse AF.

[@RauriBarron]

Sure thing! 👍

[@navi07rock81]

Wich is best fulframe camera for photo and vedio in sony

[@RauriBarron]

Best entry level for both video and photo today is A74 (better than the A7c), best overall if money isn’t an issue, A1

[@BonnieVoyage]

As a fellow Aussie I didn't even pick up your accent and when you gave the price in AUD I was like WAT O_O usually it's always american so thanks! XD

[@RauriBarron]

Haha thanks a lot! 🇦🇺

[@AdrianRankin]

Very well presented and researched video mate. I think you have covered all the bases for folks and they can watch the series to better understand the pro/con of Sony A7IV. Have a great weekend.

[@RauriBarron]

Cheers Adrian! That’s me done on this topic now. I filmed this weeks ago. But not sure why it took me so long to finish, looking back at it now I can’t see why it took so long 😂

[@AdrianRankin]

@@RauriBarron I’m still unsure if I’ll get it 😉

[@RauriBarron]

@@AdrianRankin you know what, get it, you’ll LOVE IT! 😊 and if not, I’ll buy it off ya 😂

[@KC-wt4fz]

Is 4k 60p important for video? How often do you shoot at 4k 60p?

[@RauriBarron]

It’s not vital, depends on what you do, I use it primarily for broll, as for broll I at least like to slow it down 50%.

[@ruff1draft]

Nikon has always had good screens on there camera's especially since 2014 onwards. My Nikon D5500 has a better screen than the Sony A74 I found that out like last month as I was doing street photography in Central London as they where impressed with my Nikon D5500 screen resolution despite the fact the Nikon D5500 cameout in 2015

[@dimplegarcia3416]

Why the 7s for video 👀 compared to just the 7 iv Just curious I was looking at this in comparison to my a6100

[@DhammaGirl.]

I'm planning to get a new camera but I'm all over the place now lol Sony a6600 or A7C or A7 IV? Please help

[@RauriBarron]

Hi mate, they’re all quite different. Full frame does have some benefits over the a6600, if you have the cash the A7iv would be the better “future proof” hybrid but if you want a budget vlog camera but still very capable of doing video and photo the A7c is good

[@DhammaGirl.]

@@RauriBarron Thank you for your reply. You're so helpful!

[@RauriBarron]

@@DhammaGirl. thanks a lot Glad I could help

[@walkwithme5939]

nice video my dear i wanna buy this camera for making video like walk a tour in citys and beaches and natural places for soical media but i stopped when i watch your video i need ur advice if this camera is suitable or ( 9ii / a7riv / a7s) thank alot

[@RauriBarron]

For video as you mentioned the A7iv is a great option, 4K 60, 10 bit 422, really nice colours, AF and tracking is great.

[@walkwithme5939]

@@RauriBarron many thanks my dear

[@lovejotarts]

So which camera you should recommend in same segment

[@RauriBarron]

Depends what for, I made a video on that. Check in out. “Why did Sony make the A7iv”. It’s a good hybrid, so if you do 50/50 video photo this is great, but for me and what I do it is overpriced. Sony a7iii is still a great full frame mirrorless, great performance and battery like so perfect for my landscape photography. If I was to upgrade I’d get an A7riv, but for mainly video creators, the A7siii is better. Sports and action the A9iii or A9ii is great. Depends what you wanna do

[@SagarMacwan]

Great video! One question though, doesn't Canon R6 have serious overheating issues?

[@RauriBarron]

It has overheating issues yeah, I think they’ve tried to fix it but the A7iv would perform better here

[@SagarMacwan]

@@RauriBarron thanks! This was helpful!

[@EOimages]

I got the a7iii and regret it because I should’ve gone for the a7IV to put up some videos in the KZbin, I wanted for more video but also the pictures as I have canon lenses mostly

[@switchunboxing]

I’m upgrading from my iPhone and yeah I am terrified about the screen I’m about to be going to. I work out of my studio, so I think it’s going to be a requirement that I get a monitor

[@bobbogee]

I am moving to Sony from Fujifilm as I miss the full frame format, so initially I will probably be buying the A7iv as my entry into the system so that I can concentrate on building my lens kit out. I may hold off a couple of months more to see what else pops up from Sony, that offers at least the interesting new features like the breathing control, etc. A few more pixels would be nice too, but I don't need 61mb or even 100mb.

[@markgarcia8253]

Same but I transitioned cuz I short film and need a FF mirrorless to adapt my SLR lenses and save a lot of money

[@RauriBarron]

Yeah the A7iv is a great all round hybrid as if you’re new buying into the system! 💪

[@markgarcia8253]

@@RauriBarron yeah I thought so. But I only shoot digital when I can’t afford film lol. So I just needed something that will last me a long time

[@Neil_Hasnat]

hi, a few days ago I went for a indoor tennis photoshoot. I captured almost 450 photos and still it had remain 52% charge. I shot Uncompressed raw

[@RauriBarron]

Nice! Yeah still a good battery! The Sony battery since A7iii is great. 😊

[@Neil_Hasnat]

@@RauriBarron oh I meant indoor, sorry for typing mistake. Thanks u got me for now. And ya A7iii has great battery life also. One of my friend got a7iii, he told me he can shoot near 1000 photos, although he doesn't shoot uncompressed.

[@RauriBarron]

@@Neil_Hasnat so good, definitely market leader when it comes to battery life. Thanks for sharing mate!

[@tashihishey34]

I rented the A7iv with the Sony 100 - 400. It's a game changer! Try it and you will buy it.

[@RauriBarron]

Yeah I’ve tried it. Lovely camera. These are just points to consider. Thanks

[@pjl5451]

I'm disappointed with my Sony A7IV because when i got the camera I started setting up my menu and while i was setting up the menu it kept shutting off because of over heating. but after i finished all the setting including the temp set to high it was fine till i shot a play one our into the play it shut down from over heating with the display monitor pulled out from the camera which is suppose to keep it cooler. not to mention i missed 10 minutes of the play till the camera cooled down. I waited 8 months for this camera and nobody mention a heating problem like the Canon cameras had. I can't trust this camera and i don't know if i can return it.

[@RauriBarron]

That sucks! Sounds like you got a lemon? I haven’t heard from my friends who own the A7iv having the same issue. Did you get it replaced?

[@Airbender131090]

I dont get how do people get these numbers of shots per battery? I shoot A7R2 and it suppose to last 350-500 photos. Mine does 1600-2000 uncompressed raws easily.

[@vanderbenc]

Rolling shutter is the main downfall especially if you video a lot, but still it is a good hybrid shooter :) Good vid man !

[@RauriBarron]

Cheers mate. Yeah still a damn good camera! Btw like your photo with the light!

[@vanderbenc]

@@RauriBarron Thanks 😊

[@TonyjMeredith]

Nope. Sticking with my a7iii.

[@RauriBarron]

Same 😂 for now! Keen to see what Sony do this year

[@SuperiorityQomplex]

If I had the a7iii, I'd likely skip this. But I'm coming from a decade old Nikon D600 and want the upgrade. It's all down to what you use it for though.

[@RauriBarron]

@@SuperiorityQomplex yup! Then it’s a solid upgrade 👍

[@dsp7s128]

I want to buy A7M4...is good to buy..or any other alternative....from India 🇮🇳

[@RauriBarron]

Depends what you need, what you’re going to shoot, video or photo, what type of photography. A7iv is a good hybrid

[@nickfolkman8619]

The real quote goes, “Jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one” 😉 great video!

[@Smooth1productions]

Had a horrible experience with the A7IV Doing basketball kept overheating warning ⚠️ after 5 minutes

[@radityavisuals]

Is it worth upgrading from sony a7r mark 2?

[@RauriBarron]

I’d say so!

[@bahaatamer1245]

I mean my 90D has 1.04M Display, so the A7IV isn't exactly that far behind. Regardless, this video was great to make me think again. Thank you Rauri

[@RauriBarron]

Thanks mate 👍

[@joeltunnah]

It’s behind everyone, it was a very odd cost cutting decision on Sony’s part. The Z6ii screen is truly gorgeous.

[@set3777]

90D has 32MP sensor. A7IV 61MP sensor So Sony A7IV trying to display 61MP data on a 1.04MP is inferior even to 90D. Sony had already sold 100% of their LCD manufacturing Factories to Samsung. So since they have to buy displays from others - they chose to use cheapskate displays.

[@joeltunnah]

@@set3777 A7iv is 33MP.

[@set3777]

@@joeltunnah Sorry α7R IV 35mm full-frame camera with 61.0MP. a7iv is 33mp. But even the cheaper Canon R7 (32MP APSC) has a 1.62 MP LCD Vs A7IV's 1.04MP

[@zwieseler]

Gerald Undone has a video about a hack that gets around the 4K 60p crop issue. I haven’t seen it but anyone can go look if it’s an issue for them.

[@RauriBarron]

👍

[@art_by_adrian2913]

I used the a6400 so I'm used to shooting cropped I never understood why it's such a big deal frame up your shot and shoot why is a crop such a huge deal I'm a photographer only but the file sizes of the a7riv are insane this camera has been flawless for all my photography needs other than randomly freezing and me having to remove the battery and reset it

[@RauriBarron]

Just points to consider. I know people who work with the A7iv for filming indoors and the crop can be a restriction at times when needing to use certain focal lengths. I’ve made videos discussing the pros of the camera too check them out.

[@Smooth1productions]

Man the video on the A7IV horrible cuts off indoors at 4 minutes 7 minutes right after heat warning

[@SnehithPamarathi]

is there a battery grip available for a7 4 ?

[@RauriBarron]

Yes! A few options

[@Naproxeno_MD]

I'm planning to buy this camera as all-around photography, from social events in low light to bird and sports, do you recommend it? or the A7iii will do the work, i will buy first the 24-70 2.8 sigam art. AF will hold in all of those situations?

[@zweiche]

Pls inform me as Well, i am in same boat with u 24-70 first and then 20mm 1.8 sony

[@adrianalfordphotography]

Good points in this mate. I almost bought the A7IV when it first came out being the MP bogan I am. Almost fell for the promo hype like a lot of Nikon Z9 buyers are now. But then realised a lot of the points you bought up in this video, so common sense prevailed. Good vid Rauri 👍🙏

[@RauriBarron]

😂 I’m becoming an MP bogan too mate, my next stills cam will most likely be an A7r instead of a hybrid like the A7iii or iv. Thanks for watching again mate!

[@nigrumspeculum]

thank you, i will buy it.

[@RauriBarron]

Cheers mate

[@cjonwickham1933]

If future proof or upgrade or use it for 4k...a7iv is pointless and useless...1.5x crop final output. Better off get a7iii to use for 1080 full HD shoot photo and video. Best so far...I got affordable 4k 1.o5 crop ff canon r6.

[@lcy81]

one reason to buy this camera, as i don't have any camera.

[@RauriBarron]

Good reason

[@lcy81]

@@RauriBarron actually i just sold my canon R5 and R6 for this A7IV. Main reason is canon camera plus lens is really heavy.

[@RauriBarron]

@@lcy81 yeah I haven’t used the R5 or 6 but the lenses look pretty chunky

[@acecreates]

I notice you didn't compare it to the magic and beauty of fujifilm.

[@RauriBarron]

When Fuji understand Auto focus means “auto” I’ll include them in the convo 😉 you know I love them!

[@Bhoirsaheb]

Thank you

[@RauriBarron]

Thanks mate

[@zoran.cikovac]

Why hurry and talk so fast? I can barely understand what the data is and the next one is already coming.

[@RauriBarron]

Unfortunately due to viewers view duration, gotta keep pacing up. If it’s too fast you can slow the speed down

[@musadays8083]

Sony a74's awesome, i also wish it never had that crop. But i respect your opinion, mate 🙂

[@ALWH1314]

I bought one in December shoot once and put it back to the box waiting for Apple to support Sony A7 Iv RAW photos. It is beyond me to understand how Sony would release a camera that Apple doesn’t support.

[@RauriBarron]

Quite weird wasn’t it. I think it’s all fixed now

[@fisher-samoyed9857]

Is there a crop 4k 30P?

[@mrnobody5763]

Someone having overheating problems with A7IV?

[@michall6376]

I believe the Z battery will be more than enough to get you through the day so reduced battery life doesn’t make much practical difference.

[@RauriBarron]

Sure. They’re not bad, but on paper not as good as Sony.

[@Princeton_James]

Like this camera a lot but am not in love. Almost wish I would have a least tried the S5. That's the best buy right now.

[@RauriBarron]

👍 can understand

[@erg1450]

good review

[@RauriBarron]

Thanks mate

[@tresderan10]

to me a7Iv is a disappointment.. for a video maker perspective is not compelling at all.. rolling shutter and crop slow mo are just very bad.. and also whoever makes video today professionally are keen to better have 120p in slow mo 4k than just 60p .. when you do film objects that is the way for smoothness... and even for hand hold doc .. rolling shutter is terrible.. i think they did it all wrong .. i guess the A9III will be interesting and finally giving us what we might want really.. 6k 60p raw 4 120p ect. and no rolling shutter.. and the right resolution 24mpx for super low lighting performance so until then i just keep my a7III that i hate sometimes.. but still delivers.. the issue with a7III is that slow mo 100p in hd is nice but with a very bad definition as it is not downscaled .. but binned .. unbearable..

[@RauriBarron]

Yeah, can relate. Thanks for sharing mate 👍

[@cjonwickham1933]

I went canon because Sony g master lenses as expensive as canon pro ef l series and rf L series ....not enough available budget friendly pro third party lenses for sony...i found for canon... ef tamron sigma rokinon samyang rf around $1k not $2K-4K . Besides I find a7iii or new a7iv body kind of small and my new m50 and r6 better specs besides canon color science and af. I just completed my lens collection...6 ff zooms 7 ff primes and 6 apsc lenses. If sony a7iv no crop 4k and had more affordable lenses like ef 70-200 f2.8 is tamron g2 $1099 instead their g master $2-3k 70-200 lens I would have wait and gone sony. I cant seem to find lenses especially tamron sigma only few for Sony except for their very expensive g series same equivalent to canon rf l series price point from $2k-3k. None of my collection cost that much for each lens...the most expensive cost me around only $1199 new.

[@RauriBarron]

Tamron are budget for Sony too, they have a huge Sony mount line up, can get great lenses all under

[@cjonwickham1933]

No...third party odd focal lengths and aperture and limited choices for sony. Sony lacks super wides and zooms especially. Canon been around longer..more natural look nondigital color science and bigger business than sony product lines and specializes in photo...Sony dominates in mirrorlesss though...canon is catching up.

[@4youreyez141]

Isit true that the camera overheats when shooting video? I planning to shoot a lot of videos

[@RauriBarron]

It has a warning, but it can be adjusted in settings. Overheating isn’t an issue

[@digitalclips]

I have the A7iv (and A7iii) and it is a wonderful camera, I have never regretted getting it for a single moment.

[@RauriBarron]

👍 that’s great