Sony A7IV Autofocus - Settings/Modes Explained

#sonya7IV #a7IV #sonyautofocus #a7IVautofocus
In this video, we take a look at the different autofocus settings available for the Sony A7IV.
Let me know what settings you've got for your sony A7IV or any other sony alpha camera in the comments down below!
0:00 Intro - Sony A7IV Autofocus Modes Guide
0:29 Prerequisite - Screen recording and AF-C Mode
0:58 Sony A7IV Autofocus Area - Wide
2:27 Sony A7IV Autofocus Area - Zone
3:22 Sony A7IV Autofocus Area - Center Fix
3:50 Sony A7IV Autofocus Area - Flexible Spot
4:39 Sony A7IV Autofocus Area - Expand Spot
5:11 Sony A7IV Autofocus AF-ON - Eye AF Tip
6:07 Sony A7IV Autofocus Area - Tracking
7:50 Final Thoughts - Sony A7IV Autofocus Modes Guide
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[@teadough]

Couldn’t figure out why I wasn’t getting the focus results I expected. This is my first Sony system and this was SO SO HELPFUL! Thank you!

[@SohilPandya1]

Glad it was helpful! ☺️

[@roguecaptainhero]

I agree...my first camera. Lol

[@joannmoore9374]

I agree! So helpful. It's my first Sony and this is very useful and you explained it so well. Thank you!

[@stackmoneyquincy7654]

Are you still using it ? Would love to see your work

[@imaclite]

Great video and I think your the only one who explained Sony focusing perfectly and very easily

[@SohilPandya1]

Thank you! :)

[@Ureyeuh]

This video was straight to the point, and insanely helpful. Super thankful for this.

[@michaelwesolowski1065]

Thanks for putting this information together in a concise, real-world, no frills way. First new camera in 13 years and was a little ticked with A7IV kept focusing on wrong subject. Obviously USER ERROR and your vid helped me to see EXACTLY how to get the focus I need in every situation. You da focus man!

[@AnkitMohanty]

Total beginner here on mirrorless photography having done years of photography on mobile but oh boy, this video is everything one hopes in an informative video. Kudos man!

[@SohilPandya1]

Great to hear!

[@DheerajPelluru]

The best explanation of Sony Focus system. Excellent work. Thank you .

[@rebeccageorge4662]

brilliant explanation and demonstration! Thank you so much !

[@MineyCODM]

Omg I needed this video 😭 thank you so much

[@SohilPandya1]

Glad I could help

[@AlanSteiner]

Super helpful! Hard to find a good video that actually explains the focus options with the clarity you did. Thank you!

[@angryyogurt373]

Your channel is a gem. Thank you for the clear explanation. Keep up the great work!

[@lagomholly]

Super helpful video and simply explained. Thank you!!😊

[@darryl_young]

Great video. Thank you! I just got an α7 IV - my first Sony - so this was really helpful. Wow, the autofocus is great on this camera!

[@SohilPandya1]

Glad you’re enjoying it. I’m having a lot of fun with this camera too! ☺️

[@billlanagan2320]

this was informative and digestible. thank you!

[@antoniomendez2892]

I am grateful for your time and easy explanation. You have make my life easier as I start (novice) photography.

[@magiphone]

Great information, I’ve set it to tracking expanded. Thanks again!

[@BroBrown357]

Very succinct and clear explanations. Thanks!

[@hvollebreg001]

Excellent video - very happy with yr style: teaching and simplicity together give great results.

[@ChristineDeVos-xr8tt]

Super explanation! Very clear! Thanks!

[@draganmikki5688]

This is an excellent video, perhaps the best one on A7 IV I have seen so far.

[@hugowhatever]

thanks for going though each one. very helpful.

[@billboswell4509]

Great pace and examples. Well done.

[@LordRedfern]

Fantastic video! Very well explained and really nice to see the examples along side the explanations!

[@rohitshrivastava3228]

So simply described... Just bought Sony A7IV... Going to set it.. Thanks

[@AngelMartinez-ey3hu]

I literally just received my a7iv today. Thank you for the explanation!

[@captured.classics99]

Such clear advice very well presented and easy with time stamps please make more !

[@elizaporterphotography]

exactly the video I was looking for. Thank you!

[@markzoel8471]

Nice video again Sohil. Packed with info. Love the press and hold AF ON button tip 👍🏽

[@eitanlitner7207]

Best autofocus video. Thanks

[@henryshugart]

Ok, very helpful. I've been struggling with out of focus shots with kids sports. Time to change from wide to tracking mode. Well done and thanks.

[@SohilPandya1]

Thank you for watching. Appreciate it. ☺️

[@stevehill-cousins9766]

Excellent . Very many thanks

[@iamnaveenhere]

Crisp and clear explanation. This is helpful for sure. Thanks Sohil.

[@gerardkelly881]

Very helpful - thank you

[@kokopeds8588]

thanks. very helpful

[@dmitriysvlog1239]

Thank you for such a good and detailed video. I was looking for a while to learn more about focusing.

[@MiniTruckMatt]

Awesome video. I'm coming from 10 years of Nikon so I knew it would take a second to get used to the new Sony camera. I was pretty sure I knew what was going on in most of these modes, but your video definitely helped clarify a few specific things I didn't realize. Also thanks for keeping the video concise!

[@stevestrickland446]

Great video. Just got the A7 IV. Well explained. I’ll check out the rest of your channel content. Thanks.

[@DDLounge]

Thank you so much Sohil, for a wonderful informative video on AF

[@skunkydu]

Super helpful. Thank you!

[@TheThaiLife]

Super useful, thank you!

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Easy to understand and super informative 🤘

[@SohilPandya1]

Thank you Sagar!

[@CityWalks]

This is great. Just got my A7iv and it's my first new cam since A7sii. Very helpful. -H

[@theron8227]

Straight and to the point. Perfect. Thank you kindly good sir. Subbed.

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[@MarkStCyr]

Excellent video Sohil. Very clear and very helpful insight to my new Sony A7IV - thank you!

[@SohilPandya1]

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[@SohilPandya1]

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[@CallMeHarris]

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[@SohilPandya1]

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[@SohilPandya1]

Very kind of you! Thank you 🙏

[@gemwebb]

Thank you so much. Now I gotta figure out quick buttons to change modes lol.

[@JimOutLoud]

Very helpful. Struggling with focus on my A7iv. Thanks!

[@SohilPandya1]

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[@michaellissow543]

Thank you for that very easy to understand explanation of the different focus areas. I just had that, "Ah-haaa" moment...and a sudden craving for curry chicken. Thank you, Sohil.

[@rod383]

Awesome review brother! I film underwater and my subjects are constantly moving as you expect. I'll give the 'tracking' a go tonight and see how it works 🤙

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Very helpfull!

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[@EliasSix]

Very useful video! I've been looking for the main differences between the current Eye AF systems and this helped a lot in understanding the Sony part of the comparison. One question that wasn't explicitly mentioned in the video: you say around 7:35 that the tracking will turn on Eye AF as soon as it recognises a person, but does it do the same thing with animals and birds? Or do you need to be in the other AF Modes for that? Thank you for your reply!

[@missy_k]

How did KZbin read my mind and knew I needed this video? Hahaha thanks for this

[@harryc560]

Hi great tutorial, would you recommend wide focus for landscapes or expand flexible spot.