Sony A7IV Autofocus - Settings/Modes Explained

[@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! ☺️

[@RogueAizenYubel]

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! :)

[@tonyhaggerty9433]

I never comment on KZbin videos as I watch on my TV but I opened this video on my phone just so I could thank you for doing an absolutely perfect break down of this topic! Bravo!!❤

[@SohilPandya1]

Very kind of you! Thank you 🙏

[@ModernMachinesMusic]

Great video, Sohil! very easy to follow and understand.

[@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!

[@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. ☺️

[@Ureyeuh]

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

[@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! ☺️

[@MineyCODM]

Omg I needed this video 😭 thank you so much

[@SohilPandya1]

Glad I could help

[@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!

[@draganmikki5688]

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

[@antoniomendez2892]

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

[@lagomholly]

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

[@pooshNchums]

So much better than the manual! Thank you!

[@ISO-guys]

That is the best explanation of the focus modes I’ve come across, thankyou.

[@officialsk8074]

Easy to understand and super informative 🤘

[@SohilPandya1]

Thank you Sagar!

[@DheerajPelluru]

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

[@TheMadManTV]

The content in this video is amazing! Easy to understand and concise. Thank you so much, truly from the heart.

[@SohilPandya1]

You're very welcome!

[@vamshikrishna8015]

Helpful. Your Accent is great.

[@magiphone]

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

[@DesmundWilkins]

Which option is best when shooting multiple individuals? How to focus on all subjects? Please advise. Thank you! 8:22

[@SohilPandya1]

This is a difficult question to answer because it’s as much to do with where everyone is in the image and the aperture you’re shooting at. Ideally shoot at a minimum of f4 and no lower! Also make sure the people are in a similar plane. If one person is closer to the camera cos the rest of the group. The chances are you won’t be able to get everyone in focus. I use tracking 100% of the time nowadays and just point it at the person I want to focus on and start shooting. Hope this helps. Any more questions just fire away.

[@Jim_Mundy]

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

[@SohilPandya1]

Glad, it helped!

[@AngelMartinez-ey3hu]

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

[@MarkStCyr]

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

[@SohilPandya1]

Thanks 😊

[@AlanSteiner]

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

[@hvollebreg001]

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

[@JamesMackayColorado]

Thank you for providing actual examples and screen captures!

[@theron8227]

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

[@Santi_f_clef]

I'm new into Sony and this is the video I needed. Thanks so much!

[@rohitshrivastava3228]

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

[@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!

[@angryyogurt373]

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

[@rogerbeltz2370]

Just bought the Sony a7 IV. Still testing it out. I came from all Canon so this Sony is a bit of a challenge. Big question: Should I be seeing these clusters of square in the EVF as I attempt to take a picture? Well I'm not! The camera is brand new and I bought from a very reputable retailer. I can't believe there's a defect but I sure as hell am not see any "dancing squares" when I attempt to focus (regardless which Focus Area setting I use). Yes, a single red box will appear when in certain focus modes and yes, I can move the red box using the joy stick (in most situations - not ALL). So what's the verdict here. Is it me or the camera??? Lastly but not least, this is probably the best presented and best explained tutorial over all the other videos (on this subject) I have viewed. I give this an A+

[@huyked]

0:50 "...as long as I kept the shutter half-pressed..." I would like to use the camera for video on a gimbal? Is it not a possibility since I have to half-press the button for continuous EyeAF? Or is there a setting so that I don't have to hold the shutter button half-way down?

[@iamnaveenhere]

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

[@ChristineDeVos-xr8tt]

Super explanation! Very clear! Thanks!

[@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!

[@markzoel8471]

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

[@eitanlitner7207]

Best autofocus video. Thanks

[@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.

[@rebeccageorge4662]

brilliant explanation and demonstration! Thank you so much !

[@billboswell4509]

Great pace and examples. Well done.

[@JP-ro9nl]

Just changed systems to Sony, this clear cut tutorial should be how EVERY tutorial is done. Thankyou

[@stevestrickland446]

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

[@LordRedfern]

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

[@dotward8602]

Very helpful - many thanks Sohil

[@SohilPandya1]

Glad you enjoyed the video

[@captured.auto99]

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

[@zahkilovett]

Saved the best for last 🔥 thanks

[@Cubaknowloco]

I’m trying to figure out a video setting where me and my cohost can both be in focus and when we show an item on camera it can focus on that until it’s off the frame

[@RaC09]

Great advice. Please share how to customize the AF button to use tracking along with expand autofocus mode.Thanks.

[@elizaporterphotography]

exactly the video I was looking for. Thank you!

[@dmitriysvlog1239]

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

[@dailan.0589]

thank you for sharing this video, very informative

[@CityWalks]

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

[@jdog295]

"If this is your first camera, which I doubt" lol yes sir this is my first camera. Thanks for the video very informative.

[@Obscurainc]

Thank you for the video, very helpful..planning to get the A74 next week

[@lisaliberati9849]

This was so helpful! I've watched a lot of videos but this one explained it the most clearly. I went from my Nikon D750 to the Sony A7IV and am struggling to understand it. I'm a family photographer so most times I have more than one person in the shot. When they're sitting/standing still for.a posed family shot it sounds like Flexible Spot is the way to go (I can choose the person in the front of the group and set focus on them). For photos where they're moving around or I want to focus in on different people to put the rest out of focus, it sounds like Tracking (with flexible spot?) is what you suggest. Does this sound correct?

[@SohilPandya1]

Glad you enjoyed it and happy that the focusing modes made sense to you. I think you’re right on how you would utilise the functionality. Personally, I set it to flexible tracking spot for 70% of my work. Last option in the list. Does both of what you mention reasonably well.

[@lisaliberati9849]

@@SohilPandya1 Great thanks. And touch screen works for focusing? I'm thinking of my usual scenario where I have a family sitting on a blanket and I get some group shots but then go in close and put one kid in focus to snap some candids (not always the one closets to the lens) and move focus around to different people. Can I have it in flexible tracking spot but then use m finger on the screen to touch who I want it to focus on?

[@eitanlitner7207]

@@lisaliberati9849yes

[@TBCfhjvhhhnbb]

Perfect!!! Just what I was looking for. Really well presented. Subscribe! 👍

[@SohilPandya1]

Thank you! :)

[@choro3d191]

4:04 Sorry, may be a stupid question... but how are you moving this focus point? I don't see any joystick or whatever on my A7R4...

[@sayan_personal]

Very polite explanation ..... love it

[@Fuadbaghdady]

Great video man! Question, what do you use when shooting group photos? Zone?

[@SohilPandya1]

Great Question. With groups of people you want to do a couple of things. 1. Shoot at higher aperture (f4-5.6) 2. Use one of the Spot modes This way you will always have reasonable focus on the whole group.

[@Amanstrings]

Perfect explanation

[@billlanagan2320]

this was informative and digestible. thank you!

[@BroBrown357]

Very succinct and clear explanations. Thanks!

[@phanikumpatla8712]

Great video.. crisp and detailed 🤞🏽👍🏽

[@whobedannyd]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise!! This was a BIG help for me getting acclimated with my new A7RV from a Canon 90D.

[@SohilPandya1]

I'm glad it's helped you! How similar would you say the settings have been for the A7RV vs this A7IV?

[@whobedannyd]

@@SohilPandya1 I have only had my A7RV for a couple of weeks, but I absolutely LOVE what I have gotten from it so far. It appears that the major differences between it and the A7RIV are video-related, especially with 8K, and with the articulating screen. As far as the settings go, it appears that there are very few differences. Focus Stacking appears to be the only major difference. I haven't tried it yet, but hope to soon, especially with Moon shots. I haven't tried anything with video yet. I doubt if I'll use 8K very much, but we'll see. I'm an amateur wildlife photographer, and I think this new rig will certainly help. Time will tell. Thank you again! Subscribing to your channel now!

[@SohilPandya1]

@@whobedannyd I'm jealous of the articulating screen! it's a very good one :) What lens do you use for wildlife photography? Have you got the 200-600 or 100-400? Appreciate the subscription!

[@whobedannyd]

@@SohilPandya1 With my Canon 90D, I used the Canon 100-400 Series II and the Sigma 60-600. The Canon is actually a better quality lens, but of course it doesn't have the reach. I have been very happy with the Sigma. When I bought the A7RV, I bought the Sony FE 100-400 with the Sony 2x adapter. I think the lens is great, but haven't had success so far using the doubler. I didn't, however, have the necessary arca-swiss adapter to set the Sony lens onto my tripod. I have one now, but haven't tried that combo yet. I also broke down and bought a Sigma MC-11 adapter for Canon to Sony mounting. It works PERFECTLY with my Sigma 60-600. It's a heavy rig, but I am getting some WONDERFUL shots!!

[@SohilPandya1]

I’ve got the 100-400 and I love it! Managed to get a few shots with it that I’m very happy with! I don’t have the 2x though :( but you’ve got me thinking about it! 😅 what’s your instagram, I’d love to check some of your photos out :)

[@pascualcervantes-g9z]

veery useful video !! thank you

[@dallasroberts3206]

Nice work! Appreciated very much.

[@SohilPandya1]

Thank you! ☺️

[@baardegil]

Great video, it made me understand much more!

[@jeremyg9018]

Great explanation. Very helpful

[@AniketJadhav-yk3ds]

Thanks a bunch Sohil.. very helpful.

[@garimabararia5762]

So beautifully explained

[@CallMeHarris]

outstanding -- thank you Sohil

[@hugowhatever]

thanks for going though each one. very helpful.

[@kpx976]

brillinat video. helped massively

[@NewYorkerPEACE]

excellent, love the AF hold button trick.

[@DDLounge]

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

[@darrel1495]

Godbless you for this. Really very well explained!

[@pierrenj79]

Beautiful video, very informative..

[@infashwik]

Short, explained it on point and the examples helped to understand more. But here I am watching it owning a DSLR with 11 focus points😂😂😂😂 Focusing and recomposing works most of the time. Hoping that dreams do come true at some point.

[@joshallenimages]

Excellent brotha! Very helpful.

[@rohitrock5906]

Great video brother !

[@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 🤙

[@TheThaiLife]

Super useful, thank you!

[@Dmitri.lobanov]

This helped, thanks!

[@e-bluegames9353]

Thank you, I have learned something bout the auto focus. :D

[@gogoasa333]

Tell us please how does the Eye AF works in AF C with a fast aperture on a close portrait shot, like shoulder high or head shot, I'm curious to see if its only a few copies with issues or is a general flaw. Very low hit rate on the eye.

[@vihangachrekar5576]

Thank you for the video. It really helped. 😊😊

[@edwindatoc1000]

well explained mate, thank you

[@unperfectcooking]

In flex how to move spot without entering iso and other dpad settings on zve10

[@markedwards4787]

Very clear and concise! followed :}

[@fluxcapacitor8416]

great video.what do you think the best setting for street photography?

[@nicks231988]

Loved your video. Perfectly understood everything and I'm good to go with my a7iv 😁😁❤️

[@RobBiagi]

I’m brand new with a Sony ZV-1. Not as legit as you guys, but still Sony. 😂 Had some trouble maintaining focus as I’m standing beside interviewees at outdoor truck stops. Gonna try your advice this week! 💪🏼 Thanks.

[@dreamboy1659]

Great video, great explaination! Thank you!!!^^

[@missy_k]

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

[@paulcritchley464]

Well explained. I've subscribed. It is well explained I've also got Information with Mark Galer, Gemini, Gary Friedman and others. What I've found it can take me awhile before the penny drops So Ive been following Sony users. This does not stop me following other people with other camera brands as most things can be done with any camera. Cheers

[@gopalvyas7833]

That was absolutely superb! Such a calmly delivered, succinct description of the real differences between the focus modes! Best i have see so far! Thank you! Very helpful!

[@SpiderboxFilms]

Very well explained.

[@stevehill-cousins9766]

Excellent . Very many thanks