Recently, I watched Chris Turner's a7iv settings as a wedding/portrait photographer. I used to have different AF settings for my a7iii. Now, I set a7iv AF to Tracking Med Flexible Spot all the time and Eye-AF off (but programed to the AEL button). I don't use the joystick, but tap/touch instead. It's fast and accurate.
@wl56092 жыл бұрын
Wouldn't tap/touch have you taking your eye out of the viewfinder and off the shot while you look at the screen? Isn't the joystick the better option? Thanks...
@callumbrighouse52172 жыл бұрын
@@wl5609 I don't even use the viewfinder on the a7iv as its all on the back of the screen in live view so that doesn't matter at all
@wl56092 жыл бұрын
@@callumbrighouse5217 Great, thanks!
@JaredDoyle762 жыл бұрын
Register the face(s) and prioritize the face then set the tracking sensitivity to low. That should help with the AF jumping around to anyone who steps into frame.
@Chris-ey7zy2 жыл бұрын
That’s what I was saying
@onlyonecannoli3952 Жыл бұрын
Glad somebody read the manual.
@AT17546 ай бұрын
Will it focus on multiple people at once? Say taking photos of my kids and they are each doing their own thing. Or just one at a time and the one the that’s closest
@AfricanSunProductions Жыл бұрын
Great explanation. Quick and to the point. I just got my A7 iv, have lots to learn.
@stevemayne8067 Жыл бұрын
I am the same just got a new a7iv , like you lots to learn 👍
@davidford3505 Жыл бұрын
Just got my A7IV and I find the menu options overwhelming! (but also full of exciting possibilities) many thanks for this, I'll keep an eye on your content. Cheers
@andrearmanrisa Жыл бұрын
you can keep focus locking using Center Lock -on AF activated while half pressing. And/Or you can change AF Track Sens to Locked On instead Responsive (set to 0/5)
@davidhunternyc13 ай бұрын
I just got a Sony A7IV. First time in the Sony ecosystem after my Fuji X100S broke after a decade. Sony is amazing but, wow, this auto-focus is complicated. It's going to take me a lot of time to learn how to shoot with this camera.
@DaveAerialPhotography2 жыл бұрын
To avoid uncle Bob to be the main subject instead of the bride and groom just register their faces during prep and the camera will prioritize them over anyone else.
@LeeZavitz2 жыл бұрын
You can register the faces and it works 80% if the time. I’ve had mixed experiences with it. Maybe I just had bad experiences and don’t overly trust it in crowed areas
@gemwebb Жыл бұрын
Wow, this super computer camera is almost AI. 😂😂
@TitanAerialPhotography2 жыл бұрын
Just got this camera a month ago and although I'm loving it, there are so many features that need a bit of explanation... and there you are, just the right level of information, real world examples, why do this etc. I was watching another of your videos and thinking "I need a video on the AF settings" - and of course you have one! :-) Many thanks - great channel, have now subscribed.
@Avelin205 Жыл бұрын
Hi, what do you think of the camera 5 months later? Im thinking about upgrading from a Nikon DSLR
@TitanAerialPhotography Жыл бұрын
@@Avelin205 Great camera, very pleased I got it. I now have a FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS and FE 55mm f1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* Lens - both good, but find I use the 24-105 by far the most even though it's much heavier. I was intending to use the camera for stills and video but have not done much video yet. Takes a bit of getting used to after having a Canon DSLR for years, but there are so many good KZbin videos nowadays you can learn over time. I like all the customisable buttons on the A7 IV. Also find the 33 megapixels resolution very handy as you can crop a lot meaning less need for longer zoom lenses. I'd say go for it!
@Avelin205 Жыл бұрын
@@TitanAerialPhotography Thank you! I will!
@raiden_131 Жыл бұрын
@@Avelin205 for me this sony a7 iv is the best you can buy right now in price/performance
@hbhavsi2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this amazing video: A few quick questions: 1. Are you using the shutter button (half-click) for focusing or back button focus? 2. When I was focusing and recomposing the shot with the shutter half pressed, it moved the focus after I recomposed. My setting was on AF-C. You think I should change that to AF-S to avoid that? 3. What autofocus setting (area and eye AF) would you recommend for street photography? Thank you so much again!
@johndao58702 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Tracking is super useful for filming fast moving k-pop dancing. I wish Fuji will make it available a future camera.
@DanConerd2 жыл бұрын
Awesome stuff man! I've been learning so much from your channel. i'm stoked to finally have this camera in my hands.
@ourhouseuk Жыл бұрын
As someone on day 1 of the A7iv, but 15 years of photo experience, I found this confusing and muddy, though I appreciate the effort.
@davidhunternyc13 ай бұрын
I'm on Day 1 now. How are you doing a year later?
@ourhouseuk3 ай бұрын
@@davidhunternyc1 honestly I spent a lot of time in single flexible spot. But I am now starting to use face detect with the zones for quick change and an override button for override. It’s a process to get used to relying on the computer!
@TheOutdoorsStation2 жыл бұрын
You could have brought the extra person in again towards the end to show that it doesn’t jump between people which would clarify which mode is better.
@ConceptNewEra2 жыл бұрын
Oooo didn’t know I needed this video, thanks for all the helpful tips! Definitely want to get better with dialing in focus! Will be using in my future videos! 💯✔️🔥
@erbterb2 жыл бұрын
There is a difference between a camera drawing a square on a screen and the camera actually being in focus. I was a bit dissapointed when I tried different settings on the 7iv compared to my S1R which I thought would perform much worse, according other channels. My now bored dog subject was front focused and back focused more often than I had imagined by the hype from reviewers. Perhaps the contrast system was no so bad after all
@LeeZavitz2 жыл бұрын
Really? I trust the Sony af system with my life. I’m not just a “reviewer” I’m a working professional and if I didn’t trust the system I would move on. That’s what I did with Fuji a few years ago.
@erbterb2 жыл бұрын
@@LeeZavitz It was an user error. The backbutton was set to eyeAF, not seek, so it went in and out of doing what was supposed to do. The devil is in the details.
@robmarks6678 Жыл бұрын
Lee, question for you. The first mode you showed us. Wide. You said it will focus everything in the shot. Then you turned on face detection and it focused on your subject. You then added a second subject and he was closer so focus went to him. My question if you never turned on eye face detection and added the second subject. Would BOTH subjects be in focus ? Or still the person closer ? I’ve watched a few focus videos for this camera and the big question is can it focus in two people or is one always more in focus than the other. Thank you for your video.
@LeeZavitz Жыл бұрын
It will only focus on one person because of physics. It can see more than one person but only one will be in focus unless the two people are in the same focal plane. It will always default to focusing on the closes person but you can override that
@brianrudolph3594Ай бұрын
Great video! Thank you for excellent instructions and information! Keep up the great work!
@marclabro Жыл бұрын
nice tuto. yes, eye AF switches from spot anywhere on display to wide mode with eye detected. It is awesome. Unfortunately Sony removed it from a7rv, thinking perhaps AI is so good theyr don't need it anymore.
@joseluisruiz37892 жыл бұрын
yes!!!!! Another A7IV Video. thank you!!!!!!! 😁 🙇♂️🙏
@mrait2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for the video i would love seeing more videos for the sony a7iv
@wl56092 жыл бұрын
Same here!..😉
@strippedlist Жыл бұрын
I love the way she dances :)) i could watch her for hours while eating popcorn :)) she is cute
@miketipton6785 ай бұрын
Nice video! A7IV does not use AI AF though. AI AF is done via hardware chips on the cameras. Those chips are only on newer cameras like A7RV, A9III and will likely be on the newer A7V when released.
@LeeZavitz5 ай бұрын
Yeah the a7iv (although amazing autofocus) it’s nowhere near as good as the new cameras with dedicated AI processors
@oxxxeee2 ай бұрын
great vid. i use a monitor as well. get a cage and connect to that. it will come loose using hot shoe.
@LeeZavitz2 ай бұрын
I don’t like using monitors on my camera unless I’m shooting video. I only use that monitor for these videos because it screen records so I can show you the settings and autofocus.
@djbigphill6 ай бұрын
Need this more than I thought I did
@jimst3r1 Жыл бұрын
this video was comprehensive AF (mind the pun) haha, was really helpful for me to learn how to set focus areas, im off to the Yorkshire dales in the UK to do a lot of landscape work, i wanted to do focus bracketing but had no idea why i couldn't change the focus mode to select an area. Additionally you told me about tracking mode which would be awesome for some of the other stuff i do :)
@raalaa121 Жыл бұрын
Top man, just what I needed to persuade me to buy this beast.
@TheMoogleee5 ай бұрын
lets say there is a group shot. want mode would you use to have everybody in focus. would we still use flexible spot and just adjust the aperture?
@joshuachubbphotography Жыл бұрын
The custom button for eye at is so clutch
@raiden_131 Жыл бұрын
Very nice vid bro, i love this camera so much, it is insane!
@rachelsalgadocedeno35839 ай бұрын
What can we use for self timer to lock on a full family portrait? So that all the family can come out clear and focused?
@akkarparkiamopas34012 жыл бұрын
your model is so funny haha. Thanks for video
@bala1000mina Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Lee! Very informative video. God bless you!
@quimboy22 жыл бұрын
Very useful video! Even tho I’m using a7c, but I guess shouldn’t be much difference
@AT17546 ай бұрын
So what’s the plan when you’re taking photos of multiple kids at once and they are all doing their own thing? I’m really looking to get this because the focusing, but at this point I’m thinking I should just hold out for the A7V and hope I don’t have to wait until late in 2024 to get it.
@HansDtv3 ай бұрын
Thanks man!! Great movie!! Keep up the great work!! Whoooo Hooo!!
@OceanBoyJj2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the video brotha, keep up the good work, love the content!
@SirAlmightyAllseeinjah718 Жыл бұрын
After a few years of using Sony I’ve come to the same conclusion, 🙌🏿
@stowgood2 жыл бұрын
3:09 nice tip it's a bit like old school back button focus
@om6210 Жыл бұрын
Best settings for cartive look
@MinrasDotCom Жыл бұрын
I'm not sure if it's an addition of the August firmware or was it there before, but C4 button now turns on/off the ability to select the focus point by clicking on the touch screen. (Came here to recall where is the touch screen focus hidden in the menus)
@latifqureshi98219 ай бұрын
Hi, I am using Sony A7iv and I am having a problem. It's autofocus works fine but for the past few days I can't see the tracking box on the face or even eye... it has disappeared. Any idea how to bring it back?
@gustavotabordaFilms Жыл бұрын
Do you recommend shooting in pp off for photography? And for video if looking for a color profile?
@nirkarubi7373 Жыл бұрын
Hi, I have a Sony a7iv, do you know how to open a new folder so that I see the photos starting from 0 and not from the photos taken before??
@ionutpopa23152 жыл бұрын
Hey! Nice video! Can someone here tell me why Sony a7iii makes something like "black flash" or a short flicker right when is focusing? I mean in the moment when focus spot turns green? Is not doing every single time, but is happening. Thanks alot!
@itsgonnaworkharry48342 жыл бұрын
What mode do u think it will be good to use with a gimbal? I get a lot of focus hunting in my shots when I film parties and ceremonies with a lot of people in the frame.
@mrfryfilmguy Жыл бұрын
Did you work it out? Cheers
@t-bobricemusic57952 жыл бұрын
How are you doing buddy I have the Sony a7 III whit a mc11 Adapter and 18 -35mm sigma lense but none of the feature's your talking about it's not working could it be a firmware update?
@ANAISbcn2 жыл бұрын
I'm thinking about get this camera. Please, can somebody tell me?: When you have activated the eye AF, if you touch the screen for select another thing (for example the bride dress when the bride is walking), the camera will keep the focus on the bride dress while you do some photos and later, when you touch an eye on the screen, will the camera get back its Eye AF function? Thanks a lot!
@TeslasFamily3 ай бұрын
In your video where two people need to be in focus but not on the same focal plane, what would you do for settings?
@LeeZavitz3 ай бұрын
You would need to stop the aperture down so that more is in focus. And probably bump the iso to boost exposure
@svenconor Жыл бұрын
Well done. It was very helpfully 👌
@gemwebb Жыл бұрын
Great video for photography tracking modes. Now video focus pulls! Lol😂
@mewym527 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful. Thank you very much.
@lfmspsd Жыл бұрын
Good afternoon ! I took an a7iv this week, I found something strange when I deactivate the e-Front Cutain Shutter on the camera and take a picture, it seems that it makes two shooting sounds. With the e-Front Cutain Shut I only hear a trigger sound Do you know if this is normal? Greetings from Brazil =)
@mattc35102 жыл бұрын
Great video man. Nice tips
@MPJmike6 ай бұрын
are you using that extend monitor for shooting pictures or just for recording video??
@dinucaptar8316 Жыл бұрын
any camera and any phone can focus 80%, daytime, but the question is how well does the A7iv focus in low light...that's what it's all about when you're doing an event
@MattCookOregon Жыл бұрын
Very helpful thanks
@marcobutz3950 Жыл бұрын
Thnx for the Video @leezavitz. But how can you lock the AF Tracking until you unlock? I can not find the customization. THnx
@TVPALOTINA2 жыл бұрын
what is the camera's crop factor when shooting at 4k60fps?
@LeeZavitz2 жыл бұрын
1.5x
@TaylorMadeMoment2 жыл бұрын
Hey man, if you had a choice to get the A7RIV or the A7IV (ignoring the price difference because I’m buying used) which would you pick? I should a lot of portraits and cars, not so much video but I would like the ability to shoot video if needed.
@ElinaMellov6 ай бұрын
I was also between them. Choose a7iv, because of more points, new sensor, better video etc. i don't need so huge files of 100mb
@sponpulica2 жыл бұрын
Well explained! Especially for a beginner! 👍👍
@mkoepf928 ай бұрын
Which Input should I use in CST when I shoot with PP off, I can't find anything for that and would be happy for some help :)
@antoniosbarakos4949Ай бұрын
friend i have a74 what focus to use for wedding video in the church
@jessb14352 жыл бұрын
May I ask what the external monitor you're using is? Also, what tripod you recommend for the A74? Btw, you're the reason I bought the A74. I watched your review featuring it and the Galaxy S22 Ultra. I was sold on it after that.
@LeeZavitz2 жыл бұрын
I was using the atomos ninja V so I could record the screen to show the autofocus movement and settings
@jessb14352 жыл бұрын
@@LeeZavitz Thank you do much!!
@one9012 жыл бұрын
Nice. What are your ST creative look settings?
@leonardooyarzun45542 жыл бұрын
Excelente, A7c 🙏🏻🙏🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@shade5992 жыл бұрын
any update in this a7iv camera freezing problem?
@suisinghoraceho24034 ай бұрын
Does half press shutter trigger tracking as well?
@Battlem0nk Жыл бұрын
Would these same setting/technique work with the new A7RV? Converting from Fuji to Sony and there are so many types of focus area types to get to accustomed.
@LeeZavitz Жыл бұрын
A lot of things are similar but you’ll notice the menu options for autofocus on the a7RV are different, there’s a lot more subject tracking options etc. The autofocus system is way more advanced than the a7iv. You could technically still set eye af to the Af-on button but when I was working on my review for the a7rv I didn’t need to because it was so dang good.
@wl56092 жыл бұрын
Great vid, thank you, subscribed. I'm a new A74 owner...♥️
@LeeZavitz2 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@viewfindermedia31882 жыл бұрын
Do you have any videos on the ninja
@viewfindermedia31882 жыл бұрын
How do you keep the flexible spot light up in white
@johnolin Жыл бұрын
My viewfinder loses sharpness while it’s focusing, is that normal?
@MichaelCovelli-m3j Жыл бұрын
How did you set the tracking during the last portion of the video? Can’t seem to find it on my camera
@stvphzcam Жыл бұрын
same.. can't find the "tracking" option on the focus area
@MarianMoisii2 жыл бұрын
I have posterization image when I shooting photos,any ideas about it?
@Jim_Mundy11 ай бұрын
Super helpful!
@pblogic007 Жыл бұрын
When I hit function it doesn't show the AF face toggle, it shows media selection. Do you know how to change that so it's like yours?
@LeeZavitz Жыл бұрын
You can customize whatever you want in the fn menu. To change the settings go to the yellow tool box in the menu and to the section called operation customize and you’ll see fn menu settings. From there you can add or remove whatever you want
@electronicfellows2113 Жыл бұрын
so how do you focus if you're filming yourself..? AFC + eye AF focuses more on the plant next to me than me. dafaq
@LeeZavitz Жыл бұрын
I make sure to have the focus area set to Zone. So that if I’m in that zone it always finds my eye
@daviddevine241511 ай бұрын
What do you have connected to the camera, above it? Is that your smartphone?
@LeeZavitz11 ай бұрын
A monitor that records the camera so you can see all my settings and autofocus stuff
@switchunboxing Жыл бұрын
That display looks kind of cool. That’s one thing I’m worried about coming from. iPhone, downgrade in the screen. But I hear that cannons have pretty good screens. And I also think I hear they have the best auto focus?
@BastiMark2 жыл бұрын
its not possible to record directly on the ninja v at the moment with the a7IV right? So you are just using it as a monitor or display recorder right? no external output recording with prores or something like that
@LeeZavitz2 жыл бұрын
I was recording the a7iv on the ninja in prores Lt. Near the end I ran out of ssd because I had a lot on it so I could record the last half of tracking
@BastiMark2 жыл бұрын
@@LeeZavitz ah okay. BUTTT how can u record in prores with your a7iv? Mine doesn't do that (working with the ninja). Can u make a short tutorial on it?
@marioplumber35642 жыл бұрын
@@BastiMark You don't record with the camera, you record with the Ninja V. The Atomos is a recorder and it records what the camera sees. So you can record in other codecs. Crazy enough, you can't record in Sony codecs on the Ninja V...
@BastiMark2 жыл бұрын
@@marioplumber3564 ah okay, thank you! But Idk why but I Cant record with my atomos + a7IV
@marioplumber35642 жыл бұрын
@@BastiMark I don't know if you can or cannot, but if you can't. I would assume it has to do with overheating, the battery dying super fast, and the fact that the A7IV only records in 1080 when streaming. There is probably some built in limitations on Sonys part.
@hardikpshah25 Жыл бұрын
Thank you brother
@abdhadiosman9065 Жыл бұрын
hi,i confuse why my camera not show M.M -0.3
@bwilliamspc Жыл бұрын
why cant i move my focus point anywhere when im on spot or extended everything is default i cant move the ocus point with the wheel by pressing let right up or down, i i hit down first that doesn't work either do i need to do something else?
@skatetoexplorevideos2477 Жыл бұрын
I'm having the same problem. Just got a new Sony A7IV. It has version 1.02. I can't move the focus point either. It just pops up other stuff like ISO settings, etc., when moving up/down/left/right. Did you figure it out?
@Rickyswoop6 ай бұрын
Am I the only one who has found the eye AF on the A7iv to be way less reliable than the A7iii? I was expecting a crazy jump in performance when I upgraded but so far it seems worse than the A7iii... Any ideas why this might be happening?
@LeeZavitz6 ай бұрын
A7iv is way better. I dunno why it would be worse for you?. That said the newer a7cii using the same sensor as a7iv but with a new AI processor and it has even better eye af than the a7iv
@Rickyswoop6 ай бұрын
@@LeeZavitz Yeah I'm not sure why it's happening but my A7iii grabs eye af so much quicker and more consistently...
@LeslieDelshaun10 ай бұрын
What is that device attached to your camera that looks like a cellphone?
@LeeZavitz10 ай бұрын
Wireless hdmi Transmitter so I can record the screen to show you my settings and how I’m shooting
@Surtepfilms4 ай бұрын
Perfect
@APASSIONFORDETAILING Жыл бұрын
Just brought this camera and everytime I shoot video I can't view the files on my brand new pc any ideas ?
@LeeZavitz Жыл бұрын
If you’re shooting 10bit h265 and trying to view in windows you probably need to view them in VLC or video editor
@veselinvasilev9362 Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@MrTakem2church Жыл бұрын
Why can’t I adjust my shutter it stays the same
@pixliuks5826 Жыл бұрын
These settings, in video mode, do not work. I can not get an AF that works as well as in the photos. Thanks
@LeeZavitz Жыл бұрын
In video mode depending on what you are shooting. I usually put the focus mode into Zone. I feel it covers most situations and keep face af off. But if I’m filming a person I keep face af on.
@igetvc40612 ай бұрын
How do you focus two faces at once? Sb pls answer me
@LeeZavitz2 ай бұрын
Depends on which focal plane those people are on. You can really only focus on the closest face due to physics. Stopping your aperture down will help with getting 2 or more people in focus as long as they aren’t super far apart.
@Seeking-Wisdom336 ай бұрын
Thank you
@TrevorMcGrathPhotography2 жыл бұрын
deadly description!!!
@viewfindermedia31882 жыл бұрын
How do you keep it highlighted
@WobbleMatic2 жыл бұрын
Super video.
@ronlemelinphotography2 жыл бұрын
great video
@switchunboxing Жыл бұрын
Will this have better auto focus than my iPhone 13 promax for my type of close up product review videos? Current problem is I can be holding a box with a nice crispy shot but then, if I move my hands down a little bit while I am talking, it gets blurry. Or if I move it closer to the camera a little bit, it gets blurry. Or for example if I’m opening up a carrying case, and I get a nice shot, but then I open up the case to look at the inside, well, since I put my hand in front of it, and opened it up, now it’s blurry, so I have to tap on the screen again to put it back in focus. I spent a lot of recording time tapping to focus. Therefore, a lot of my editing is spent just looking for the best shots and combining them all together. It pretty much sucks. Would this camera fix that issue? With a good lens And what would be a good lens? I’m thinking 35mm f1.8 but not sure
@nicolaussuryadharma Жыл бұрын
is that tracking mode working on Video mode? like on 5:53 but that's work on photo mode, and I want to know how in video mode?
@LeeZavitz Жыл бұрын
That af tracking mode only works for photo mode. You can do something similar in video mode with touch tracking. You have to have touch tracking enabled but the focus box will just be white not green
@nicolaussuryadharma Жыл бұрын
@@LeeZavitz already try it before, but sometimes the focus tracking randomly missing the main focus and start jumping to other focus .. thanks for sharing, i hope Sony can improve about overheating issued on sony a7iv
@Battlem0nk Жыл бұрын
You can now do that tracking mode in video, map [tracking on] to a button, but only on the A7RV... Just pray Sony gives you that feature in a future firmware update but prob won't happen.
@ibrahimqureshi41962 жыл бұрын
🔥
@tienlenmedia5 ай бұрын
Chả hiểu sony 7iv có cảm ứng để làm gì, mà mấy bạn cứ làm khó mình vậy?