Sony A7IV- No hype, No BS, First impressions

[@dutchdronefootage]

I just upgraded to the Sony A7IV from the Nikon D5200, best upgrade ever.. I actually feel excited to take photographs again!

[@thebrandalorian8271]

This is so refreshing: not just regurgitating specs like everyone else.

[@nagual2335]

When all the A74 reviews came out, which I'm subscribed to - I went straight to Manny - bc I knew you're the one that just says it straightforward. even if you can't say something - we read between the lines. thank you for your channel. priceless!

[@photosbyant]

When it comes to anything new Sony, Manny is the GO TO MAN for it all!

[@Ultra876]

Facts.

[@perlyg]

it was Manny who made me switch to sony

[@DieHardEddieEdwards]

I trust Manny’s review of any gear. He’s not taking shots any brands or trying to piss anybody off. He just gives his honest opinion and I trust that.

[@georgesmith6785]

Behind the power curve. I watch your bidros a lot. In Nov I received a great gift from our son the Sony a7iv. Totally in love now with mirrorless cameras and this one. Thanks for more drtails on it

[@MarcYanOfficial]

Just got an r6 and couldn't be more happy with it. The ergonomics for me personally trumps any sony I've ever held. These cameras are getting so good there's really no bad choice. We're winning guys!

[@renzcaballero2706]

Is the specs on this camera for sony has better specs than the r6?

[@MrRalboi919]

​@@renzcaballero2706 Yes !

[@sosomelodies659]

In stills mode, A7IV is able to maintain a clean image despite the boost in megapixels. In video mode, it has a dual base ISO that results in cleaner videos. Pretty cool stuff.

[@billw4481]

Your usual ultra high energy video, Manny. Clear, concise and well paced. Thank you! I just blew the inheritance and bought the Sony a7 IV and a few lenses, but need some help. My focus currently as an amateur, amateur is picture taking and I’ll leave video-making for next year. Here’s my hope: That you have or will consider making a detailed “How To” set up video for the a7 IV as well as other similar Sony cameras. What do you think? Continued success! Will

[@29chhangte]

For the resolution, variable angle screen, shutter protecting sensor alone, is worth upgrading in how i use my a7iii

[@Aroundtheworld-ew6rx]

A7iii is the clear winner! I can't wait for the A7v.

[@CakeTian]

Knowing what they did with A73 I knew this camera was going to be phenomenal, I have an A7R2 and I can’t wait to feel the differences 6 years make

[@mattholbrook8532]

100%. I have A7rii and cannot wait to upgrade and see where it takes my workflow.

[@cohoonatube]

Thanks Manny! I bought a Z6ii as a stop-gap till the Mark 4 landed... am loving the Z6ii, but this camera is the perfect sweet spot for almost every type of photography for the average joe like me. 30mp is perfect, variable screen for unique perspective, amazing customization... and most importantly the AF. Still waiting to see what Nikon might bring to the firmware table, but most likely will purchase this also. Shout out to "3rd Coast Coffee" if it's still around there in Chicago (Attended College downtown).

[@oasean]

The 10 fps raw is in drive mode Hi+, which, concealing the present scene and displaying the prior shot, is often unusable on critical action. Shooting while viewing live, the top burst is 8 fps, drive mode Hi. Also, 10 fps raw requires a CFexpress type A card, anyway, a 160 GB costing 400 USD. But on SD card, the buffer, instead of over 800 frames, is only some 25 frames. So in effect, the camera shoots 8 fps and costs 2900 USD. For such compromises on action photo and mobility amid action video-the 4K 60fps video having a 1.5x crop factor-the 33 MP sensor is a gimmick and bad excuse.

[@TAG_Productions]

Thank you for a detailed review that even just someone who is just starting can understand. I've been looking into this camera for a couple weeks now. This Video has really helped answered my questions that no one else answered!

[@AdamHaysPhotography]

I have been shooting Nikon Z and Sony A7iii. I love the image quality with the Z cameras but hate the auto focus system. I love the auto focus system on the Sony, image quality is good too. The only reason I had to stick with the Z camera is the shutter sound. I shoot plays, weddings in churches and I shoot for a university where one of the photographers was asked to leave because he was shooting on a Sony A7ii and the shutter was too loud. Sony A7iii shutter as well is to loud. Finally the Sony A7iv the shutter is quieter. I never hear anyone talking about how loud the shutters are on these Sony's. I'm so very happy that the A7iv is quieter.

[@jonhill9918]

I have an a7Riii and shoot mostly still. I do some video but not a lot. I can’t tell if the improved auto focus, menu system and flip screen is enough to sell my a7Riii and make the switch to the a7iv. Thanks for another great video!

[@WHITELIONNYC]

0:50 I love the colors of your home office. I'm obsessed with grey. 💪🏻🤠🤠👍🏻

[@paiman_]

To all the people complaining about 60fps in Crop mode, look at all the things Sony fixed that people complained about on the A7iii, we have to give credit to them. They can't make everybody happy because ppl always complain. Also, they have to keep some things for the higher end models too, if they put everything in this cheaper camera, who would wanna buy the more expensive ones from them? Sony is really good at listening to its customers & I respect the company for that. I love my A7iii and will not be upgrading until this one goes on a massive sale or after a few years. My A7iii is still a beast.

[@timotmon]

Thank you. I stopped the video where you said "you're not going to want to buy the A7 IV just because you want better image quality". That's how you start a vide with integrity. Thumbs up, subbed.

[@Paul-kw1og]

The A7iv is worth the upgrade. The lock on the exp compensation dial alone does it for me. The swivel screen, menu upgrade, autofocus and ergonomics is also a huge plus for me.

[@nafnaf0]

4:09 the red record button can be reprogrammed just like a C1 button when in stills shooting mode on the collar. When you go to movie mode it will change back to the record video button.

[@v3zMedia]

If the screen is the main point of upgrading since the image quality is so similar than it wouldn't make sense to buy the A7iv or A7iii over the A7c right? As someone who has none of these cameras I'll buy the A7iv though. The touch menu helped with this decision more than the articulating screen and bigger body.

[@marcoschram222]

I’ma be honest, I was excited for the mark iv as a current A7 III owner but for the way I take photos I don’t see quite enough reason to upgrade, especially seeing no huge jump in image quality. The autofocus and ergonomics are big changes but I’m very content with the III still in those regards… thanks for keeping it real Manny!

[@zrowedaartistviews2278]

I would only suggest going up in megapixels and saving money

[@jjmm689]

I as a small handed photographer switched to Sony due to the smaller camera size without having to compromise quality. So to be honest a bigger camera isn’t appealing to me. I too am have with my A7III and I only shoot newborns and family portraits

[@zrowedaartistviews2278]

@@jjmm689 a7iii is still a solid buy but ultimately it comes down to if your need more megapixels and or if you’re a hybrid shooter

[@wrightdobbs]

My dilemma is coming from the a7ii. I don't really do any video work, and other camera is a used a7s (wanted to try it for astro). I honestly barely touch by a7s and it's a backup timelapse camera for my landscape shoots. I'm trying to decide if it's worth added the a7iv to my bag instead of the a7iii (i'm going to sell the a7s eventually). I mostly do landscape/astro work. I haven't delved into portraits but it probably couldn't hurt to have the a7iv's better autofocus, it's just hard to justify the 7-800 dollar cost difference between the a7iv and a7iii.

[@zrowedaartistviews2278]

@@wrightdobbs for only a 10 megapixel jump and not utmiziling all the features no. a7riii or a7iii is the way to go

[@DustinBlaise]

"Only the A1 and the 7IV has the closed shutter when off" Actually the A9II had a firmware update late last year that allowed it's shutter to close when off. Other than that, really excited to get the A7IV. Planning to make it as my B-Camera alongside my A1

[@lwmartin7]

The A9II got a shutter close feature?? I need to check that out. Gonna be picking up this IV too.

[@youknowwho9247]

I think the a7R IV also has the option for a closing shutter after a firmware update.

[@RiceCubeTech]

They really should add it to the siii. No reason not to. Basically same body and same processor.

[@stephenhookephotography8669]

Thanks, Manny, I haven't watched your videos in years. I have been lazy so I was checking in, I am keeping my Sony a7-3 for now. Love the ink. Keep grinding.

[@amadog]

Good detail in one of the first reviews out there. Appreciate you identifying the little changes and the difference in experience over the III. Need to figure out if the little changes all add up for me. Waiting to see $AUD price. Thanks Manny.

[@godsinbox]

edit : $3988. that is flagship pricing more interesting to see australia's total allocation. History shows it was not great for the A1, the first preorders are the only that was fulfilled (before this week). A7iv is also quoted for 3 months.

[@Garbid]

"If you miss the shot (by 5-6 stops)" on a mirrorless body with EVF... yeah)))))

[@perilthecat]

I like that this is branded as first impressions and not a review. The jumping around works great to make it interesting as well.

[@freewill9325]

Great review bro I learned a lot from you over the years in terms of Sony products from a photographer’s standpoint

[@tfalves90]

The colors, especially skin tones look a lot better on the A7IV! Definitely a nice bonus to save that time on editing.

[@JankPhotoJournalism]

I don’t notice a difference in skin tones on Manny’s photos in this video. I’m hoping the IV is better!….Manny what do you say?

[@tfalves90]

@@JankPhotoJournalism As well as in other moments, it was certainly noticeable to me when Manny zooms in to point out the color noise in the hair for the A7III at around 8:48 . The A7III skin tones to me are much cooler and more magenta compared to other colors in the same scene. A7IV to me seems to do better here. Having shot Nikon, Fuji, Canon, and Sony I’ve often spent a little extra time editing the skin tones on my A7RIII than the others.

[@tfalves90]

@@JankPhotoJournalism The images at 10:30 to me also demonstrate the improvement in colors in the overall scene as well. Most noticeable differences being in the skin and stone wall, again with the A7III having an unpleasant magenta cast.

[@one901]

They look exactly the same

[@tfalves90]

@@one901 idk what your viewing the video on but on my iPad Pro it’s quite noticeable to me and I imagine it’s probably more so without KZbin’s compression

[@StevenLamPhoto]

i watched a ton of other reviews on this and i am coming from an a9 and needing a 2nd body and prob will get this for the photography and extra video features. I've been looking at reviews for just the photo focus and manny does it. I love that he told us that you can map an ambient key to the keys.

[@I0nut09]

Hello! This clip is brilliant, the best way to test the quality of the image, I have never seen anyone do something like this. Extremely good clip. If there is a possibility, I would be very curious what the differences are between a7IV and a7R V. I wish you much success in everything you do!

[@sjsphotog]

great stuff Manny. Cant wait to get to feel one in my hand. So so happy its finally here!!!

[@WeldingProjectsTV]

I just ordered this a few hours ago, I'm upgrading from a Nikon D810 to the Sony A7R IV. For me this will only be a photo camera, even on my D810 I've never used it for video. I wanted to jump from DSLR to mirrorless and wanted faster auto focus. Thank you for the video and info, I cant wait to get my Sony A7R IV.

[@chrisgrant440]

How does this one compare to the A7Riii? I have a Riii (love it) for my main body and Rii (never used) for my backup. I'm looking to upgrade my backup Rii. Would you consider the 7iv an upgrade from the Riii? This way, I could just use my Riii for a backup and make the new one my main. One HUGE reason for the backup upgrade is the Rii doesn't teather to my computer, which I use a lot in studio. Thanks Manny

[@kkojack]

meeh im still pretty happy with my A7III, im pretty jealous of the form factor, die EVF and the screen, but thats not enough for me to upgrade.

[@kkojack]

@@NicoDa1 yeah thats true 10 bit is a killer, but still not enough for me, i rarely make videos

[@panpan1985]

@@NicoDa1 10 bit is nice but its dead in the water when the a7ivs biggest flaw is rolling shutter. disappointed it has rolling shutter.

[@panpan1985]

@@NicoDa1 pay $1000 and get the a7siii or fx3 is pretty much the move. Kinda bummed about the a7iv though. It kills me that it has such a dumb issue lol

[@howtodyra]

What about silent shutter?

[@jamarmeadows]

Great review. I wish I was in the market for a full frame camera. I just bought the a6600 a few months ago and I'm loving it so far. I might get the a7iii next year.

[@upgradecreate]

Great video Manny. One thing you mentioned that I didn’t see from other videos is the ambient light preview button. That’s a cool feature. I also liked the objective style, it was a very honest breakdown in my opinion.

[@godsinbox]

when was that in the clip?

[@upgradecreate]

@@godsinbox 6:19

[@travissmarion]

I'm excited to upgrade from the Sony A6500 to the Sony A7IV. This is EXACTLY what I've been waiting for. Now I just need to work some overtime and save up.

[@GlassAve]

So far you have the best a7iv video.. Thank you so much. The only difference I can tell from a compressed youtube video is the slightly better highlight retention in the a7iv

[@GiovanniiRosa]

This is coming tomorrow for me to replace my ever so cherished D800. I’m so excited although sad to know I can’t use my fast Nikon glass unfortunately

[@dinolarsson]

Best part was, "Do I need it? I already have (counts basically every sony camera there is), I'm gonna buy it :D"

[@KevinMullett]

I may have literally chuckled out loud.

[@ariruishalme4403]

Well i dont see here that i should upgrade specially in photography side... a7iii still holds up.. just happy to hear. Imago stabilazion not that much better.. got to take More photos.

[@jkinze]

Manny! Can we get you as the main model next time! Those are so entertaining!

[@papsny]

Just get another a7iii or decent glass. Save your money for the A7V or A7RV. I love Manny's insights, he always keeps it real.

[@artmaltman]

What about color science diff?

[@alsteiner7602]

Manny those first two shots....pure 🔥. Top notch composition

[@FenskeMark]

Manny, can you explain a bit about how you mapped the C3 button on the A7iii to show the non-flash exposure?

[@robertbohnaker9898]

Hi Manny I understand the Sony a9 II also has the shutter closing mode .

[@marclabro]

nice tuto. I would be interested to see a tuto how you configure your a74 buttons, af eye,... and use on site (indoor and outdoor). Do you use tracking wide with eye AF in most of your situations ? did you separate zones (wide,...) from tracking (on AEL ?). did you set eye detetcion on a C1-C4 button in case you need to disable it... ?

[@jeoffreyvillanueva5431]

I'm convinced, i'm joing the bandwagon. From nikon dslr to sony mirrorless.. thanks for the info.

[@ivanjacobo6639]

I just saw the lady announcing the sponsor and I immediately hit the like button 🤣.

[@LukeKwan78]

Manny can u do a side by side on AF performance? A73 was already great but i wanna see if the a74 is better

[@The-Tall-Photographer]

I swapped my beloved A7r iii for the 7 IV. For my big hands it’s made a big difference.

[@Fremen02]

Saw so many reviews but this one finally helped me decide. Thank you

[@Candasul]

Is it worth upgrading from Sony A7RII to Sony A7IV? Because according to DXOmark, the A7RII is still one of the best sensors. It's at the top of the list. As an A7RII user, I'm curious about this.

[@thedmbfan]

At 5:45, you mention a feature where when a flash is mounted that you can turn on and off the flash simulation, what is that setting you mapped to the button called, Manny? Thank you

[@Archonsx]

i’ll probably buy the a74 for photography (33mp with such good low light capabilities is amazing), i don’t really care about video that much, but the crop on the 4k60 is a little bit of a let down, i’m happy they’ve added a flippy screen tho

[@timothydonovan5753]

Thank you Manny, I think this video has convinced me that my a7 III is still awesome and that the expense of acquiring the a7 IV, it's vertical grip and a CF Express card would not result in measurably better still photos. I figure with local and California sales taxes that amounts to close to $3500. I was thinking of selling my a7 III and vertical grip to KEH as I don't have the time and savvy to sell to a private party. That sale would offset around $850. I shoot almost 100% stills and your comparison of the III and IV was an eye opener. The IQ is so close. There were three features that appealed to me on the a 7 IV, the extra 9 megapixels, the shutter that closes when off and the 10 bit video capability (thinking I would shoot more video with better editing in post options). I know I have serious GAS behavior as I already have more camera bodies and lenses than I really need. I'm now thinking I'll wait a few years and see what Sony has in store for the inevitable a7 V. Thank you for your reviews, they are extremely informative and straightforward, they are unique among KZbin camera videos.

[@viveksathish]

Great video as always. My Sony A9ii has the option where the shutter closes when powered off. I think it came with a firmware update.

[@oasean]

I was hoping that Sony, instead of leaving the shutter exposed to collect dust, would introduce a dedicated sensor shield that closes [04:54].

[@godsinbox]

you just gotta ask yourself, when does the dust get on the sensor? take a photo right after a lens change, and compare it to 3 months of zoom pumpin' fun😁

[@russellwright9961]

This is something that Nikon is definitely doing now…

[@oasean]

Amid life's ups and downs, 2020's ins and outs, and work injury, I've been mostly inactive since 2019. Since then, I've bought an α7R III and an α7 III, resold them before much use, and recall no dust problem. Yet in late 2018, on switching from Canon to Sony-an α7R II-I soon caught dark spots on photos and footage. My only _external_ zoom lens-a Canon standard zoom on Sigma's MC 11-was rarely used. My main zoom, an ENG, was Sony's FE PZ 28-135mm f/4. Never checking lenses for air leak _rear,_ I now, or later, will. Anyhow, dust appearance was rapid and chronic. At first, I concluded that swapping lenses outdoors-what I had expected to be fine despite the warnings and hearsay-had in fact got dust on the sensor! But abruptly, more dust would appear amid usage only indoors and a lens staying attached across days. Seeking the dust's source, finding no looseness at the lens mount, I suspected that dust already beyond it gets jostled until-. Maybe this fostered my aversion to repurposing the shutter, toughest of all to clean, as dust shield.

[@oasean]

How prescient the Nikon prediction, fulfilled in the Z9.

[@Hangiinjohnny]

There’s a handful of people I watch for the new gear but I come here for the focus on photos and not the deep dive into video.

[@dipandesai9879]

Did you do any high iso comparisons by chance between the 2? Would love to know how the 2 compare at ISO at or above 5000 for photos that are properly exposed.

[@oceanadex]

Great video!!! do you thing A7sIII would cover be more integrated than buying the A7 IV?

[@rhythmchakma4335]

if i pre order the lens and it starts shipping on December 30 he will I get the camera at the earliest cause I'm going on vacation on Jan 2. I wonder if I will be able to get it sooner. Anyone know?

[@Jahproductions562]

Good luck bro but I doubt it finger crossed for you tho pimpin I took mine s3 to trip it was dope

[@Athiril]

You can see @8:41 the A7iii has that magenta look to the pulled up shadows where as the A7iv doesn’t

[@TimothyPounds]

Is there a Nikon to Sony converter that allows me to keep autofocus? Thinking about making the jump but want to hold on to my glass.

[@photoeducationbydaniel]

Just feels like the Sony A9 still rocks after all this time

[@evangelinemartin850]

You are right mate a7iii gonna be my 3rd camera keep it up be blessed..

[@OUTTHEMUDVISUAL]

BEST CAMERA OUT !!! 🔥🔥 Been enjoying this camera been using it for social media ads style content for reels and photography for social media graphic and also having fun and shooting music videos and other creative things and boy let me tell you it’s so fun and definitely a BEAST TOOL !!! I love customizing my buttons and everything it’s super fast I can just switch from 1,2,3 and have presets for 24 fps , 60 fps and 120 fps ! To never miss a shot !! It’s hybrid af for what I do ! 10/10 all my clients love !! This has definitely locked me in more with being a creature and getting the shots I desire !! Amazing at night !! Crazy I’ve been using the stock Lense !! I just bought a 35mm f/1.4 GM and a 100 mm sigma & fe mount for a nifty 50! Lens so for pictures and shoot some manual videos !! Can’t wait to continue learning it and buy more things for it !!

[@Nostaljikone]

Pretty disappointed at the burst rate for uncompressed raw.

[@oasean]

Using preproduction α7 IV units, Gordon Laing and Jared Polin got uncompressed raw up to 6 fps [1,2]. Polin seemingly insists to burst only uncompressed raw [2]. But the benefit is likely negligible, except to shoot fine art at rapid fire while blowing out highlights to publish the result at high magnification [3]. The main problem is that even compressed raw at 10 fps is overstated or mistaken. The 10 fps potential is of drive mode Hi+, whereby the viewfinder conceals the present scene and displays the prior shot [1,4]. For viewing live, the fastest is Hi, an 8 fps potential [1]. The α7 III, if with poorer autofocus, does all of that. But α7 IV's raw 10 fps, useful for noncritical action-mainly action staying on axis or predictable [4]-might cost 2900 USD. Writing to SD card, Laing's did 10 fps JPEG, but 8 fps raw with JPEG, and 8 fps raw alone [1]. Raw 10 fps, even with JPEG, was to CFexpress type A card [1]. The capacity 80 GB costs 200 USD, while 160 GB costs 400 USD. Sony's quiet shutters, new in 2015's 42MP α7R II, quelling camera shake, aid resolution, but 24MP α7 III's loud clunks, similar to DSLR mirror shock, seemingly return for α7 IV's 38% more pixels. The α7 IV's 33 MP are some 65% beyond its mirrorless rival, Canon R6-12 fps raw uncompressed [2]-and 2020's new flagship DSLRs, Canon 1DX III and Nikon D6. Those other cameras are some 20 MP. An α7 IV of 26.5 MP-10% beyond α7 III's 24 MP-would be 33% beyond 20 MP. Or reuse α7R III's shutter and α7 III's sensor-20% beyond 20 MP-so α7 IV's 10 fps, 25% beyond 8 fps, are steady and live view. Megapixel bias-leeway for crude shutter, then much crop in post-, _then_ print several feet wide-is gimmicky. - 1) Gordon Laing, "Sony A7 IV review: Photography vs A7 III vs EOS R6 part one", KZbin @ _/watch?v=8Mil4Jn51Fc&t=957s,_ 21 Oct 2021. 2) Jared Polin, "Official Sony a7 IV hands-on preview: Don't buy until you watch!!! (vs Canon R6)", KZbin @ _/watch?v=z0jOdqQ73FA&t=516s_ and @ _/watch/?v=z0jOdqQ73FA&t=1235s,_ 21 Oct 2021. 3) Richard Butler, "What difference does it make? Sony uncompressed raw", _DP Review,_ 23 Sep 2015. 4) Jason Vong, "Sony a7 IV-the upgrade we've been waiting four!", KZbin @ _/watch?v=eVvUs9lFatY&t=444s,_ 21 Oct 2021, indicates simply "10 fps" while showing footage of α7 IV's monitor during burst with subject walking on axis toward camera on tripod, footage that to me looks compatible with display either of present scene or of prior shot.

[@ClaudioDesideriFilms]

Manny is that friend/photographer/videomaker I wanna go out, take a coffee and shoot with

[@thehign]

Impressive review! Any plans of selling your older cameras?

[@oasean]

Sony fulfills my worst fear: having to flip the monitor out just to tilt it [04:38].

[@rotepixel]

Hey, Manny great video. Still waiting for the video-part video you wanted to present. Keep ip the great work.

[@Osiris__Productions]

I can’t wait to get the Sonya7IV

[@urbancomposition]

Great video. Can you explain how you map the ambient light preview? I’ve been wondering for a long time if there’s a convenient way to do this without turning the flash off

[@Ohmisterj]

What would you recommend for a beginner?

[@rashadalmilad]

Great video as usual. The cameras are not the same pixel count so zooming 100% is not the best way to compare them, is it ?

[@nikkierodrigues1493]

Hey Manny. Great video man. Could you do a Beginners Guide on How to use the Westcott Flash System? Thanks Manny.

[@infectiousgroove6399]

I will be upgrading from an a6000 so I can’t be more excited. I have changed my mind what I will be getting over the past few months but this perfect. I really wanted a touch screen, had the perfect resolution and the amazing focus. Anyone else here upgrading from the a6000?

[@PouyaNia]

Hey Manny, I notice you don't have a Westcott adapter on the A7IV. Is that no longer required? Thanks for taking the time to make this video!

[@ankurbagai1056]

I am a Sony user from last 4 years now, changed from A7II to A7RII to A7III for its hybrid capability. Its almost 2+ years with my A7III now, and I can say this is still one of the best hybrid camera but lacks somewhat in video. Now, if you're coming fro older A7II or A7RII or any other system or really old A7III, A7IV is worth the price as one of the best. Especilally for video with 4K 60p, higher res., S-Log 3, S-Cinetone, 10bit 4:22, Focus Map and Gyro Data and much more.

[@Chris-wv8cn]

I currently have the A7III; would it not be wise to get the A6700 since its autofocus is much faster?

[@VoyagerMaldives]

What’s the price ? Am now using a a7Riii and was gonna buy a A7iii as my second / video camera.

[@kidcut]

$2498 USD for Body Only

[@craigman7262]

not worth it if u have a7iii unless u get paid.

[@SevenHunnid]

I review weed products on my KZbin channel for a living 💨

[@VoyagerMaldives]

@@craigman7262 I am a photographer / videographer and it’s all I do. So it would be a good investment for me.

[@panpan1985]

@@VoyagerMaldives eh, if you videography, stick to a a7siii or fx3. Rolling shutter is pretty rough on the iv, looks to be just as bad, if not worse, than the a7iii rolling shutter.

[@messupp]

Is the black bar at the edge of screen still available as an option. Or how well is the status info "readable" in bright condition (white font on bright background)?

[@gbwalther3198]

Maybe you could shoot and release video samples of the Sony a7iv in 4k crop 60fps with Sony 16-55 f2.8 lens. Commentary would be interesting. In addition, if you have the new Tamron aps-c Zoom lenses and the Sigma new aps-c Zoom lenses. Also, do several similar tests with Fuji aps-c prime lenses for Sony e-mount: Fuji 16mm f1.4; Sigma 19mm f/2.8; Sigma 30mm f/1.4; Sigma 56mm f/1.4.

[@bngr_bngr]

How does the eye AF perform with multiple people in action shots?

[@artmaltman]

Excellent review. (1) difference in skin tones? (2). For portraiture and events and family would you sell A7R3 to get A74?

[@jerrybarton4528]

I'm currently shooting an A6600 and an A7R3, which would be the better upgrade for Birds In Flight, the A1 or the A7R4 ?

[@zippo_muk9254]

*Looking at buying my first camera (deciding between A7c + G: f1.8 -20mm lens and saving more for A7IV).* I’ll be using it for starting KZbin - talking at my desk mainly (maybe twitch), Zoom meetings and general social media. I have a MacBook 2017 w/touchbar, and will be using Davinci Resolve studio free version. Colour grading will be basic in-built LUT’s on Davinci. Should I get A7c + 20mm f1.8 + soft box light + shure Mv7 microphone + accessories or should I buy a A7IV body with no lense 🤣

[@Ryan_Powers25]

for photography only, this or Lumix S5? Is it really worth paying the premium for the Sony?

[@GulagExpress1]

yeah okay, nobody underexposes images by that much, but apply that noise flexibility onto night-time shooting and you will get a noticeable advantage any day of the week.

[@Algerie.Football.Officiel]

is the sony a7 iv suitable for sports photos? and why the SCENE mode disappeared, it's weird

[@EmSolid]

What is the setting called to switch where you can adjust your ambient, then hit the button again to brighten the screen? I need to set that up on my camera to

[@fwfeo]

I was debating on getting an A7Riii for $2000 or an A7Riv for $3000 and after reading the reviews and evaluating my needs I decided to go for A7iv for $2500! My A7iii is pretty battered and needs help! A7iv sounds like a perfect even/everything else, jack of all trades hybrid camera which means I'll be a happy camper!

[@G95G95]

100 years from now, Sony will be making gigapixel bodies that can shoot at a million frames per second, and track a mosquitoes eyelash, but it'll still come with a recycled Gameboy Color lcd...

[@de-graftasafo-adjei4646]

You again from Jared Polin

[@G95G95]

@@de-graftasafo-adjei4646 I decided I would buy a Sony body again if the 7iv had a decent LCD, but alas, Sony went ghetto again, so I'll stick to my Z6 and D850. I hate reviewing my shots on a super low grade display.

[@ddawg3230]

Yeah. It's a mirror less hybrid camera with live view and they seem more interested in the evf

[@de-graftasafo-adjei4646]

@@G95G95 Hahaaa

[@youknowwho9247]

@@G95G95 The Nikons have nice screens, but I'd rather get my shots in focus than look at soft images on the back of a Z6. 😉

[@MarkWildweddingdjglasgow]

Love that you only address photography, legend.

[@ICEMANH-e8d]

Great review Manny.... I am a Nikon guy but looking for more versatility.... so this is it... Thanks...

[@ikoichie4936]

Since you not using your a 7III anymore. Could I have it.

[@artmaltman]

Excellent comparison, thanks! (Is there a color science diff?)