Sony A7IV for Youtube Videos (The Good... And The Bad)

[@ZacSopak]

Thanks for having me on Ben 🤙🏻 let’s do it again soon 🔥

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Heck yeah! You killed the review!

[@makejoystudio]

Great video! I just got this camera for my birthday and I need a lens to go with it for my vlog. Do you have a recommendation?

[@weeklyfascination]

I'm not a camera expert, but I love my A7iv for KZbin and video podcasts. The flip out screen is a must for a solo creator. If you can afford it, go for it. If you want a quality vlogging camera that is lighter and more affordable, go for something in the ZV series. You can do 4K. A lot of big channels use them, so they are up to the task.

[@AiiPodcast]

Bro, ive been watching your channel since i started, and even without having the equipment yet all of the tips and ideas has really helped me out, I am now looking to find some lights, cameras, and microphones last since theyre most expensive for my situation. Im gonna use the same set for all of my channels i have open now.. I say all this to conclude with thank you!!

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Hey, you are welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@mcmaschio]

Your video on lighting really helped me in a huge way … it improved my video quality so much and experienced more growth on my channel as well ! For that im very grateful Ben 💯🔥 Keep making amazing content 🔥

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Amazing I’m glad it helped!!

[@Vincent_ITG]

Thank you Ben for all the content you put out. I learned a lot from your lighting videos. I invested in better lighting and picked up an a7iv and I am very happy with my production thanks to you!

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Amazing!

[@CNoel]

Great video Ben!

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Thanks Christian!

[@SquareUp1]

Nice one Ben. This kinds of content helps us getting around our learning curves. Stay Blessed Mate

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Great!

[@FeelFreetoEdit]

Nice Collab Ben & Zack. Fantastic Review. Really Helpful Keep Going Guys....

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Awesome, thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed the video!

[@FeelFreetoEdit]

@@benjohnsoncreative Ben can we do a Collab video since I love your style of content

[@GloryVisualsArchive]

Killin it bro!

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Thank you! 🤘🏻

[@WilliamAbbate]

That webcam difference is significant! First time I’ve seen it compared side by side.

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Oh yeah it is a massive difference for sure!

[@mrbekar6332]

amazing review really really amazing!

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@johnsonrich9934]

Great video 📸

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Thanks Johnson!

[@busninessman123]

What are the best video settings for KZbin?

[@benjohnsoncreative]

I recommend this as a starting point: 4K 24fps Shutter 1/50 Aperture 2.8 Iso: adjust as needed but keep as low as you can To further understand exposure and camera settings for video you can check out my free course here: supersimplecamerasettings.com

[@EliseoWay]

First!!!! 🙌🏾

[@benjohnsoncreative]

You win! Haha thanks for watching Eliseo! 🏆

[@John-sn4hl]

its so weird you dont get that many views your videos are very good.

[@benjohnsoncreative]

I focus on creating evergreen content over trending content - to me content that gets views over time is better than views all at once and then none. I’m also still fairly new to the platform, working the long game!

[@John-sn4hl]

@@benjohnsoncreative Well I think you will make it. Your videos are top notch!

[@naveedanjum9183]

What lense would go with this camera for indoor studio for video shoot ( like your and Zac with nice BG ) Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM or SIGMA 24-70 F2.8 or some other lens you would suggest?

[@benjohnsoncreative]

I currently use the Sony 20mm 1.8 and Zac does also! Here it is: amzn.to/3xzlz1T And here is a video I made on it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmGamJyrnJJ8fJo

[@Allan-Morrow-AM-Studios]

@@benjohnsoncreative does this lense crop when in 4K at all?

[@eliasgottschlich]

Do you think that auto power off temp could reduce the cameras lifespan?

[@benjohnsoncreative]

I’ve never had that issue on any of my cameras before

[@eliasgottschlich]

@@benjohnsoncreative Thank you for your quick response!

[@ZacSopak]

Same. I’ve never had an issue with the temp power off

[@CaydCaiden]

I need something like this cause I'm still using my phone for my vlog lol

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Check out this one as well, it’s amazing and will save you about 2 grand: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnyXepaairiMptU

[@skepsys]

having excellent autofocus in video in a camera with bad rolling shutter kinda defeats the purpose. i mean, if you have to keep still to avoid the rolling, then you can't make full use of the autofocus in scenes where you need it, im guessing...

[@benjohnsoncreative]

The rolling shutter is fine unless you’re doing fast back and forth movements. So if you’re wanting to do really fast sport filming I think this may not be the best option, but for most uses you won’t notice the rolling shutter

[@PinkstonFilms]

@@benjohnsoncreative What focal range did you shoot your rolling shutter test at? I’ve shot some concerts panning back and forth using the 24-105 and when I spin I zoom back to a lower focal range, then zoom in on the subject. I don’t get rolling shutter when shooting that way. I’m sure using a longer prime lens focal range will cause rolling shutter more but that would happen on virtually all cameras except possibly a global shutter but then again, who would be running and gunning with a longer focal range.

[@TexpatOTG]

I just don't understand why a person would need such an expensive camera for KZbin videos. I've seen great videos shot with smartphones and cameras that are way cheaper than a7IV ... I guess if money is no object, go for it.

[@benjohnsoncreative]

It’s much more suited for filmmaking KZbin channels or people who also do freelance work

[@TexpatOTG]

@@benjohnsoncreative I would agree with you on that. I do some outside work, or I'd doing all my KZbin stuff with a smartphone and pocket Osmo. But I've got the other gear and use it.

[@Beanso]

The quality here is ridiculous

[@benjohnsoncreative]

Thanks!