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[@ilovethismightyfineplace]

Bernie: Get me a photographer with crazier hair than me. Aides: We’ve got just the right guy, sir!

[@mikeyb6737]

Great review Fuzz

[@boudewijnj.m.kegels5198]

Afaik raw files are always compressed, else they would be larger. But that’s for sure a lossless compression. Now I’m not sure about the ‘Compressed raw’ file and to which extend that is lossy or not.

[@boudewijnj.m.kegels5198]

61Mpix 14bit would translate into an uncompressed raw file of 61*3*14/8*(1000^2/1024^2) =305MiB Edit (2019.12.20): THAT WAS WRONG! Although the individual sensels (sensor elements) on a bayer sensor only capture one color, (red, green or blue) they later get the other color information through a complex interpolation algorithm from the surrounding sensels and by that process they become pixels (picture elements). In the raw file the information of the individual sensels is stored. So the multiplication by 3 is wrong. Here is the right calculation: (9504 x 6336) * 14 / 8 * / 1024^2 =100.5MiB raw sensor data only. On top of that comes exif data, several embedded JPEG previews (and Sony knows what more) the consequence of this way the bayer sensor works, the minimal amount of pixels on an APS-C or FullFrame sensor would be 24, since it has to be 3:2 and it has to consist of blocks of two Green, one Red and one Blue sensels, so 3horizontal*2vertical*4sensels=24 sensels. If you were to bake it 2*3 sensels only, either Red or Blue would get only one sensel, the other 2 and green 3.

[@666Tomato666]

@Frank Olsen you're trying to make Bernie opponents look uneducated or does that come to you naturally? 61.2Mpix * 14 bits per pixel / 8 bits in a byte / 1024^2 bytes to Mebibyte = 102.13MiB add to that metadata, 2 or more jpeg versions of the same photo, inefficiencies of storing the 14 bits as 16 bits and then compressing, and you easily end up with 123MB file

[@666Tomato666]

@Frank Olsen "make fun of", oh, I'm sorry, I didn't notice that you were trying to do it. Go back to Russia to train some more in the troll farm.

[@supertotoro]

"Real world review" -series is the best camera reviews available. This was my favourite so far which makes it the best camera review video ever. Amazing production.

[@hiawrj]

What he said. Your videos bring the best production value of all similar channels.

[@grumpywiseguy5992]

Again, Jared is one of the few camera reviewers that actually take us out into the field on a real professional shoot, instead of just repeating specs and opinions in a studio. He shows in real time, how important the focus capabilities of this camera are and why he chose it for this shoot. Can a photojournalist get these types of photos without an A7R4? I don't know, I don't have the experience to say. However, Jared uses the camera to the max of its capabilities, and he hasn't even had it that long. Give him a year and see what he can do. Ergonomically, Sony cameras just suck. But only a couple of cameras today, even after 100 years of development, don't suck. Amazing to me. Jared puts up with the sore fingers and cramped hands because the technical capabilities of the camera allow him to get shots that he could not have gotten otherwise, so he puts up with it. Even though the Canons/Nikons/Pana S1 are much better ergonomically, I wonder if Jared would have gotten the same quality of photos with these other systems given their capabilities vs the Sony. I doubt it. For this style of shooting, the real time autofocus capability trumps everything else. And the rest of the system keeps up with it. So, you do what you have to do to get the shot and Jared did.

[@froknowsphoto]

thank you for a well thought out and expressed comment.

[@ezra8776]

@@froknowsphoto i luv you

[@thisis5123]

What are you even saying? obviously he would have gotten photos just as good or better with a real photojournalism camera, this camera isn't made for that purpose. it all depends on the metrics your using. you saying ' I doubt it" its the most ridiculous hyperbolic statement that you just wrote to try and keep up with this bullshit zeitgeist that Sony runs shit in every domain. Have a thought for a second will ya? also sorry for being an absolute asshole, because you're probably a fine guy. I'm miserable with other things at the moment.

[@desmundlighten3603]

This Is lol hilarious comment good of you to be self aware

[@jessea.3883]

The fact that I've made it to almost 20mins, and considering the fact that I have absolutely no intentions of ever buying this camera, says a lot about this channel. Here's my like

[@taylorrobertson480]

This is me! haha ive watched the entire thing and I will most likely never buy this camera

[@tavusion]

30 mins in, I'm not even into photography.

[@Agora1981]

I watched all...and i hate Sony 😁

[@gdamanis]

YES!!! EXACTLY!!! I'm not even voting for Bernie and I'm still watching it!

[@Don4rtur0]

I know! I'm not american, I don't have intention to buy Sony, I don't think I can vote for Bernie and I am still watching the video.

[@sdbettas]

Hopefully Bernie will be inspired by you and declare "free Sony a7R IV for everyone" as well

[@coffeeenthusiast8774]

instantly destroying the trade in value :'(

[@five18audio]

Travis Cottrell 😂

[@bruhdabones]

Edgar Hernandez don’t worry, he liked his own comment while the rest of us back you 👏

[@bruhdabones]

What Are You On About lol go back to the CCCP, the most successful communis... wait nvm, your ideology is not sustainable

[@bruhdabones]

@What Are You On About I literally don't understand a single comment you've posted here, and now you're onto some mild ad-hominem? Yeah, you've convinced us: we all believe in your candy land world now...

[@cac2244]

Dude, I am just a novice with a D5500 and do have budget for an improvement, but regardless, your videos are just like documentaries and no matter how long they are, it's just impossible not to watch it completely...

[@brandonbuckles826]

Hey there fellow D5500 user! There are dozens of us!

[@mohammedfuadh9096]

Me too!😁

[@roasty80]

Great camera. Don't be duped by all the tech sales pitch. Single point focus and learn

[@Razor2048]

Sadly his videos are never long enough. Hopefully in the future he can do longer videos so that we can enjoy them for a longer period of time.

[@KyleRFarner2011]

@@brandonbuckles826 DOZENS!!

[@sidvicious3129]

Jared, this is what I’m talking about, you talked about the camera, but you made it about the photos and they are fantastic. I love your eye, this and those concert shots and obviously many more of your shots is you at your best my friend. This is that Fro guy that we all love. Thanks for the explanation for the lock on focus and why it was so important to you. Some came to hear about the camera, but most stayed for stayed for the photos. You made both highly enjoyable and entertaining. Jared this is the type of stuff and your raw talent that separates you from the rest and even your detractors can’t deny you that. Keep this type of stuff going and take us all on this journey of yours, best of luck man for both you and your crew, Steven did well in your absence. I’m proud to say “Fro Sure In The Hell Knows Photos, see ya”.

[@dangermanv6133]

It's both the photos and camera. If you're only coming for the photos, then you are in the wrong video. Jared clearly shows what this camera is capable of capturing and it did a darn good job at it.

[@sidvicious3129]

DangerMan V No Dangerman, I was was watching the right video and I agree overall that it was both. The way that Jared presented this with him at work and not only using the equipment, but talking about the problems and coming up with solutions was the key. Jared made the case for the autofocus features. The issue has become with KZbin is that their are more people trying to sell you something subliminally without every backing it up with work. The presentation and the end result worked hand in hand and not the other way around like in other people doing videos. Jared is a very talented guy and he is at his best when he controls the narrative and joins both the gear and his talent instead of like others only talking about the gear with no talent to back it up. Thank you Dangerman for bringing this to my attention.

[@tw06le1]

How to spot a Sony Shooter -head down into the viewfinder everyone thinking he's taking pics of the floor...😂

[@tnokes9247]

I get called out on that all the time. LOL

[@andrzejjaniak6849]

Exactly.

[@shang-hsienyang1284]

This is something many Sony photographers can relate to

[@anthonyc1883]

Interesting. Never thought to do that. A couple nights ago, I was shooting a band in a club and I looked at some of the pictures through the viewfinder with the camera still pointed in the general direction of the subjects.

[@caldera878]

Typical Sony chimper.

[@RickMentore]

Real World Review at its best! This is perhaps your best review of any camera. Not only did you show images, you also demonstrated making the images and wrapped it all in an informative documentary.

[@karl-gorancarlsson7180]

This was more of a behind the scenes photo assignment than a review, really liked that twist. It shows what the camera can do and that the you know how to use it and why 👍

[@RathJ13]

Does it get any more real world than that, though? Not really. Setup and planned shoots specifically to review a camera are more often than not, pretty bad "real world" tests. This one is 100% real world.

[@RomansFiveDotEight]

That's exactly what Jared Polin does (along with accentuate random vowels and occasionally act like a 9 year old off his ADD meds). Rather than shoot the same 8 subjects in the same studio year after year to show you which camera is technically superior (which you could know anyway by just looking at the spec sheet), he takes them out and uses them, a lot. Like, a lot. And then gives reviews based on how they function for a given mission.

[@anywherelife585]

i simply LOVE Jareds Style of REAL world use and than review it. Its the most possible way to show how a cam is usefull, capable of.

[@dangermanv6133]

@@TheForge10, did you not watch the video you moron? Jared clearly showed how he used this a7Riv to its full potential proving to everyone that technology in cameras makes a huge difference. Something you don't seem to understand but keep saying stupid things as always.

[@youuuuuuuuuuutube]

@@TheForge10 Jared said himself he would have missed many shots with a Nikon camera. Not only you need to focus perfectly to get the shot, this must also be done very fast as things are just happening that you can't control and certainly can't ask people to stop for a pose, and the only time during the whole shooting that he got someone to pose, he only had 6 seconds to get the shots. That's why your wife with an A7r4 will have more chance of getting great photos than you with the D4.

[@3lderz]

I'm just getting into photography and I feel like I've been missing out on this guys' videos. this stuff is GOLD edit: also didn't even realize this video was nearly an hour-long

[@daquiksta]

I am not considering myself like a fan the Fro but, the Real World Reviews are definitely the best reviews available on KZbin. Always a pleasure to watch, impossible to not watch entirely. Amazing work!

[@froknowsphoto]

Thanks for the compliment but please consider in the future not leading with "I am not considering myself like a fan". You don't need to hedge or justify watching or not watching one of my videos by saying I'm not a fan first. It's frustrating to read that backhand compliment stuff.

[@TheGregWallace]

How did they let you wear your "I shoot Raw Shirt" Jared?

[@jwgfoto5419]

Bernie said: "Let the boy in. He eats RAW, RAW is good!"

[@carrollshelby8690]

They thought it said "I RUBBED MYSELF RAW."

[@lawrencekeeney4317]

Based on this review, this is the first Sony camera I would consider purchasing. Great review!

[@jamesmcneil4311]

Two days ago I bought the Sony A7ii. But that was because it was the only Sony camera that dropped in price that I can now afford. Oh yes, I bought the 85mm 1.8, now I have to learn how to shoot with this camera. But I agree with you that the camera under review is supreme.

[@jeffmiller6343]

Being left eye dominate, I also can sometimes activate the touch screen in vertical mode. The do have extended eye cups on amazon under $10 to solve this problem. Sony should make one, but the 3rd party one works great.

[@CostaMesaPhotography]

You have demonstrated once again that you are an impressive photographer, in addition to your communication and presentation skills. What a special privilege to be given the full access...and you sure took advantage of it--some incredible photographs!! Very impressive Jared.

[@uclw7183]

Love your videos man, but this one is something special. The journalistic and real life scenarios simply answer all questions about the camera abilities.

[@maxwell1usa]

I love these long reviews of either nikon, sony or canon. There is so much effort you guys put in, that it is hard not to appreciate it. Great work!!!!

[@youuuuuuuuuuutube]

Some of those shots are spectacular and to the level of what the best photojournalists can do, good job. We can see you in his eyes at 52:10, wow, perfect eye ball AF!

[@Brown-Bird]

I wish you would compare camera to the S1 more often because a lot of the features you loved in this camera have been in the S1 for a while now. It'll also help those looking at options make a more informed decision.

[@froknowsphoto]

The s1 is not really comparable at this time.

[@mitchellweitzman9329]

Awesome backstage photos of Larry David!

[@cliflowry9433]

Jared, being a long time Sony shooter, I've found that one thing to keep in mind regarding the Sony focusing system is that it only focuses on vertical lines. So if you focused on the back of Bernie's coat, it may not have found distinct vertical lines on which to focus. This is graphically illustrated when you go into manual focus with focus peaking. Only vertical or near vertical lines will light up. Just something to keep in mind.

[@cliflowry9433]

Great photos BTW. Really like the one of Bernie from the side with the flag behind him. Really great composition. Also explaining why you composed the shots you took, like including a campaign sign for reference.

[@youuuuuuuuuuutube]

It's well known (vertical edges). The main problem is that the coat is too dark and uniform, so there aren't any clear lines, it's better to focus on the hair here.

[@panchoi1453]

I really like the long format review in a real world assignment. Great job Jared.

[@Ingemann.]

I like the fact that the photographer at 13:45 wants to move to another position, but holds himself still for a bit as he sees another photographer seem to be taking photos. Not a lot of photographer stands still until others finish, respect to this guy.

[@chriskaufmann655]

This is by far one of the best camera reviews I’ve ever seen! Phenomenal job!

[@cLickphotographySEA]

Great Video on the real world shooting experience

[@lifeafterbeats]

I'm only a few minutes in and wanted to comment that besides being a review and an awesome behind the scenes documentary, this is a great lesson in how to handle an important gig.

[@morpheus6364]

I have a D5600 with a battery grip and your videos have really helped me learn photography. One thing I Like about the D5600 is that I have only ever ran out of battery once, and that was only because it was a SUPER cold day.

[@randybocksnick3750]

JARED-- Been watching you since 2009 , this is your greatest review in those 10 years. Randy B.

[@supertotoro]

Agree

[@ranboization]

I already use Randy B, could you please something else? 😂 kthxbye

[@jeancadet7897]

Hey Jared I'm actually a broadcast media major, and although I'm not a Sony shooter, this was one of your best educational videos. Very informative, and great shot's. I like the way you break down each shot, with each lens. Good stuff man!!!

[@MannyOrtiz]

Great review and shots

[@tanmayshewale3621]

Kya be lavde

[@kovsol]

I use the following Touch Pad settings: Touch Panel/Pad: Touch Pannel+PAD Touch Pad Settings: -Operation in V Orien.: On -Touch Pos. Mode: Relative Postion -Operation Area: Right 1/2 In this way your nose never will be the problem. If you use the EVF then you can move the focus point like the way how you move the mouse on a laptop touchpad. With LCD you can tap where you want to focus.

[@kalali462]

Lending ample insights, this behind-the-scenes look, itself shot impressively, is quite a production and mini tutorial beyond a camera review.

[@dabomb7887]

I watched this video amongst many others to help make my decision about what camera to get. I read review, after review, but I have to admit this video was the one that helped me make my decision the most. I went from a 2010 Olympus E-PL1 to the Sony a7R IV, and it was one of the best decisions regarding my personal photography I've made. This camera doesn't even feel like a camera it works so well it does not get in my way it literally just feels like an extension of my creative self when I'm trying to capture images or make video. It is more than a camera it is a tool and this tool makes everything so much easier. Thank you Jared Polin!

[@BorisUrumov]

This is the kind of in-depth bts look video is a large part of why i've been subbed for so many years now. Great review, Jared!

[@chrismackenzie841]

Jared, your reviews are simply the best on KZbin. That said, I’d love to see a comparison video showing the contrasts or “pros and cons” between the Sony aR iv and the a9. Thanks for all your vide and tutorials on your website!!

[@benno_photography]

This looks sooo good, the image quality and the video

[@Noparticularcontext]

Finally someone who realises the more you use something the more familiar it becomes! Sony menus 😂

[@mtnman1984]

I still remember my first month with my a7rii because that's how fucking long it took to figure out what I wanted in the functions menu, what I wanted on the custom buttons, and how long it took to begin to fathom the menus.

[@sethcashman1011]

Yeah, it took a little time with the cameras, but the Sony menus are nearly second nature to me at this point. Definitely not a deal-breaker.

[@scottpam]

Menus written by Sake-inspired developers....oy.

[@fjaajf]

@@scottpam _Sake_

[@scottpam]

@@fjaajf Fixed but that won't change the menus or their inebriated motivational design.

[@houstoninternationalmedia3408]

This was great. Didn’t think I would watch an hour review but I sat here and enjoyed it. I love my A7iii but I’m always thinking about picking up a second higher resolution Sony. Your review made the a7r4 a good candidate.

[@paulglass9932]

Thank you for an excellent inspiring review Jared. I took the jump from Canon to Sony 12 months ago and have not regretted it one bit. Starting with the A7III now with the A9. Really tempted to add this camera to the collection after seeing your fair unbiased review showing such excellent results👍😉.

[@simonepusceddu44]

I love the way Jared handle this big passion call photography, they never get worried about high iso and noise in his pictures, because the most important thing is to work on the composition and on how he tells story in a single picture, and after all the grain in a photo is still a pleasure to see. For me Jared is the ideal example of a photographer to follow. Sorry for the spelling mistakes, but I'm Italian and I speak very little English.

[@wjhyde]

ok, so I waited a long time for the Nikon Z 7ii and just picked up this week. I've been a Nikon user for 30 years. I'm returning the Z7ii tomorrow to pick up the Sony. So many reasons. this is an awesome documentary review. Thanks Jared. P.S. Bernie is still the best.

[@ilkoallexandroff]

It’s been my main camera since when it’s been out, it’s the best Sony camera! Only sometimes that 60mp can be overkill! Cheers from Japan!

[@ilkoallexandroff]

Damn, happy to hear that! Soon will be back with more English videos! :)

[@crescentmoon610]

Hey Jared, Polin, I have 50 megapixels

[@alexdiaz3465]

Nice review , I just got my A7r4 and I took in a 3 week to Spain and what I loved is that I used my canon 24-70 , 2.8 and it worked perfectly something that with my A7r3 was not posible

[@carloscarras97]

20:34 Nobody: ..... Jared: Oh beautiful spider on the ground

[@ankurranjankakoty8382]

😂😂😂Nailed it mann..!!

[@jeffreyand]

Jared is consistently relevant to other photographers. This video is an excellent example. I shoot with a D850. When I listen to Jared talk about a new camera I’m able to think about how camera capabilities relate to what I’m using currently. I get to understand in better detail what my particular technical challenges are by seeing how they are met with other equipment. It’s also wonderful to feel like I’m having a discussion in the context of general photographic principles. On top of that Jared is just plain fun and says a lot in between the lines. In a market where too many photographers are forced into making KZbins when they might otherwise be taking pictures, Jared demonstrates a unique and engaging talent.

[@Joshwaa_s]

Watching this has made me glad i'm not a professional (yet..fingers crossed aye?). Because it means I can still appreciate the camera systems that don't exactly offer everything

[@sigurvinpalsson5771]

Jared is actually a kickass photographer to boot! Great review and great pics dude!

[@6gwilliams]

Thanks Jared. Loving my A7RIV also. My old newspaper, the Philadelphia Inquirer (29 years on staff there) would have been pleased with your coverage here, very well done Jared. No, actually a superb job, really Jared. BTW, My A7RIV and grip came from Allen's Camera. Cheers

[@froknowsphoto]

thank you!!! They wouldn't like that I would never ask people their names ages and locations lol. I never liked doing that as I was focused on shooting.

[@6gwilliams]

@@froknowsphoto just an excellent job Jared. I always hate having to get names throughout my career. lol

[@RM-hy4so]

Thanks Jared, this is the way to do a review of camera equipment. Thanks for taking the time to show your work with the camera. Loved the story around a campaign. I have the A7R III and with the updated firmware it has the same real time eye AF tracking, but no real time object tracking. It’s close enough to make that easy not to upgrade. Also I don’t have deal with the even more massive files. I definitely think the A9 II is something to get as a fast camera. One way to mitigate wide focus eye AF not getting your target, is to use back button AF. Set that as eye AF, pressing it uses wide AF eye tracking. Keep the default AF as spot focus. So You can use it in a crowd to nail down the desired eye by putting the spot on the face and then eye af takes over. If the subject is not complicated, then you use the AF on button that is set to eye AF, which uses wide AF eye tracking. Hope this makes sense.

[@alexandermckay8594]

Fro, this has to be the best review you've ever done!

[@petercarpowitz7007]

Or commercial....

[@christophersahadeo6854]

Love how you incorporated the review of the camera's features and its application IRL.

[@Photomeike]

A whole godt dang hour. Welp let me get to culling and editing these wedding photos while this plays in the background 😌...

[@russellwright9961]

Photo-Me-Ike Right!

[@joelbechtolt]

Doing exactly the same, But a birthday party. Audio only. Hating my work. Feeling inferior.

[@rizz97pl]

Thats because Jared is the only photographer on KZbin who realizes KZbin TV is actually TV. I watch KZbin on 65in in millions do also. 3-5 clips meh!!

[@Photomeike]

V S true. Sometimes i do watch on my 55 inch as well.

[@ariesq5851]

the reason why I use 2 monitors.. 😁

[@vincetarrosa]

Jared, I'm not a regular viewer of your videos, but this has certainly converted me. I was already completely awed by this video right from the first three minutes. The presentation is exceptionally well done; the seamless transitions and cuts, the close up shots of your menu settings and gear, the documentary style... all of it! I must mention that the photos you took were quite skillfully framed and edited; I aspire to take photos with as creative angles and great framing like those, so thank you for telling us your thought process behind each photo and behind each lens choice.

[@Randy_Gentry]

I love the silhouette photo the most. I want a print. I would have like to seen you try downloading files to a mobile phone to send out something from locations between locations. With the Nikon Z system I have trouble with slow downloads and crashes with the Nikon IOS apps. Clients think I can push two buttons and share an image. I should just shoot with my phone for convenience. Lol

[@scb2scb2]

Not a bad review but you do make some settings that can have effect, for example i would argue that compressed raw vs uncompressed is something every owner should test themselves since it effects several aspects including depth of buffer. Same with the crop mode for example using the R4 in crop mode compressed raw gives you a 340shot deep buffer (about 45seconds) with 100% phase/contrast detect. Same with some of the points about the menu you can now make my menu and set the pages. On the zoom in you can set this. normally it does 1:1 pixel but you can 'zoom' more (7 more steps) i would not put it on 'remember' soom level since it confuses. The 'nose' issue is also a config problem you can set the starting point of where it will detect the 'first' touch just put it on the area where where your nose is not as a start point once you start a touch it will work on the fullscreen again. Lastly with 61 megapixels you could have shot the portrait in landscape mode and STILL have more pixels that 24megapixel cameras in portrait mode after cropping (6000 vs 6300 pixels) just saying works if needed. But some very nice shots enjoyed the long review...

[@froknowsphoto]

the buffer has never been an issue.

[@scb2scb2]

@@froknowsphoto Might not have been a issue but consider this can be jack of all trades, keeping the compressed vs uncompressed and crop vs no-crop effects on the buffer as part of the story would make it a more complete review since 30 uncompressed raw ff in some cases might be a problem and knowing you can go crop (still 27 megapixel no AA) and have 340 shots is not a small difference..

[@dandonovan1]

Color Science Note: When shooting RAW files, the color is determined by the RAW processing software. So, when comparing the color between Nikon and Sony raw files, you are really comparing how the raw processor you are using interprets the files. All RAW processing software interprets the files differently. I compared Lightroom to Capture One a while back and now use Capture One. The files are cleaner, while still showing more detail, and the color is fantastic. Of course, this is subjective, but I like the look of my C1 files. And oh yeah, the software is fast! So, maybe the next step is to compare the a7RIV files using Lightroom and Capture One?!

[@weizenobstmusli8232]

Not entirely true. The camera translates analogue voltages in sensels into digital numbers. That is what software has to work with.

[@youknowwho9247]

@@weizenobstmusli8232 Which is irrelevant, because the user can change color to whatever he wants in post when shooting raw. Color science is a meaningless buzzword.

[@weizenobstmusli8232]

@@youknowwho9247 , you can not change each of the 16,7mio colors individually. Or you can, but your software doesn't provide the tools.

[@youknowwho9247]

@@weizenobstmusli8232 I don't need to, since good editing software let's me change color gradients on a continuum. Shooting raw, it's not just possible to make images from every camera look like every other camera, it's pretty easy, too. If you can't make a Sony look like a Fuji, a Nikon look like a Leica or a Canon look like an Olympus in terms of color via editing, then its not the camera's fault, it's your lack of editing skills. Again: Color science is a meaningless marketing buzzword to anyone who shoots raw and knows how to post process.

[@lauraonline3251]

Hello 👋

[@NandishA]

One hour review and I didn't pause or skipped any part. Great pics as usual.

[@Lyndonmancio]

Im a sony user nw and hve an a7iii with the trinity lens. but ill never sell my d500. Its perfect. no fancy features just shoot and focus on how to be a better photographer. Lol

[@shaolin95]

And how does "fancy" features stop you from getting better???

[@Photomeike]

shaolin95 because you start to rely on them more than actually practicing good technique and honing your skills. For example having fancy real time tracking allows you to just spray and pray as opposed to having really thing about and anticipate the moment for the perfect composition.

[@Photomeike]

jomsart bad example 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@colemowery]

@@Photomeike What do you mean? it's literally the guy in the pic

[@theoldmanoftech4039]

You know what Jared, you are actually photographing history itself. I know you love the complete access to people. Well, this is about as close as you can get without directly working on his or anyone else’s campaign. This is what’s awesome about being a damn good photographer, becoming a part of and recording history.

[@lauraonline3251]

Hey 👋

[@picknoname3425]

52:08 holy moly

[@Ni5ei]

13:15 Errr, that's how the card slot door opened on the original A7(x) and A7(x)II series. Guess you missed that?

[@vhc7764]

Perfect for the Olympics...should be able to catch all the action during Curling.

[@oeaoo]

Read Olympus at first. But they do need to learn from Sony how to capture subjects AQAP anyways.

[@dandonovan1]

Tip: Auto ISO is invaluable for photojournalism. When capturing moments quickly in changing lighting conditions, I use Aperture Priority with Auto ISO on. I set the ISO range to what I want to use (generally 100 - 6400 for my a9) AND I tell the camera my minimum shutter speed. So, it uses my aperture and minimum shutter speed, then the camera chooses the best possible ISO. The shutter speed will go up if the scene is too bright for my aperture and minimum ISO (100). The bottom line: You can shoot in most lighting conditions and not even think about ISO. Then I have the wheel on the back of the a9 set to quickly change the exposure compensation if needed (you can also use the dial on the top of the camera). I cannot say enough about Auto ISO in changing lighting conditions!!! On a side note, I switched from Nikon to Sony nine months ago and would never, ever go back to a DSLR!

[@froknowsphoto]

Didn’t use it and won’t.

[@EijiFuller]

Make photography great again 😊

[@bernios3446]

Ok, I am generally critical about your videos, this here is the best stuff - IMO - you have put on YT as long as I come across your channel. It is about photography, not consumerism and measurbating. Well done here. As for Bernie Sanders, as a European I'd vasty prefer him to Donald T., however I have doubts if he is not just too old.

[@Hangiinjohnny]

As I’m about to ask how the battery life was doing in a real shoot, bam here’s how the battery life is. These reviews I’m sure are a ton of work but always great and rarely leaves me with questions beyond I winder how it would feel in my hands.

[@anthonyc1883]

A ton of work, indeed, and I’ll bet I don’t even know a tenth of it. Let’s not forget Steven is also there shooting all the video of Fro doing his thing. Then, all the production back at home base.

[@KoenLaureij]

Excellent review! As a photojournalist I made a choice a few months ago to buy a Sony A7R III on the day de A7R IV was announced. No 61mp pixels for me, never ever that will fit my workflow to quickly edit and share photos. But wow, what I nice new features this A7RIV has to offer. Especially the adjustable Focus Frame Color. Hopefully Sony will make an update available for the A7R III because it's really frustrating when you can't find your focus frame. Thanks for the lessons and review Jared!

[@johnvandenbroek9753]

I also like the fact you have 26 megapixels in crop mode .... handy for a little extra reach when I photographing wild life.

[@wasistpolitikderjugendpoli7697]

True!!!

[@anywherelife585]

John van den Broek in crop Mode the Lenses not change their focal lenght like on an apsc sized can?! Its only the IN SENSOR Sized that downgraded to 26mp ??!

Anywhere Life Lenses do not change their physical focal lengths, lenses do not know what sensor is behind them.

[@njrtech]

Exactly how I use mine for shooting wildlife with the Sony 100400GM... Effectively a 600mm at 26mpx with full AF coverage! And another benefit...3x the buffer in APS-C mode. Like having 2 cameras in one body

[@youknowwho9247]

@@anywherelife585 Cropping a full frame image is the exact same thing as using a crop sensor camera.

[@antonoat]

Enjoyed the commentary. You obviously didn't realise the new Nikon has built in "Ladder" or "Periscope mode", it's very clever it uses any air space (of your choice) as a mirror so you can have an aerial view of virtually any subject whilst keeping both feet firmly planted on terra firma. You can also use this mode for shooting around corners or for photographing the rear view of a subject.

[@SuperGeekTime]

Crazy how I’m watching and learning during a review on a camera I already own lol

[@Jagrajagra]

One of the most interesting reviews i've ever seen of a camera. Not only a review but documenting what might be an important part of U.S. history. Nice work, Mr Polin. Whether one likes or dislikes Mr Sanders, you reveal a lot about him. Seems like a hard-working person and decent person too (even through any gruffness. Not all diamonds are perfectly cut). I hope his heart attack was just a minor blip. But about the camera: one of your online colleagues from another site mentions that the sensor had a lot of problems picking up dust. I guess if you're shooting at wider apertures, a few dust particles might not be so apparent. Now i might have popped out of the room for something if you've already touched on that, so my apologies for asking if so, but what-if any- were your own experiences with dust or weather sealing? How much of a deal is that in editing? Thank you for a very interesting review. Hugs and handshakes all round!

[@MF.Productions]

Very informative Jared. I guess there was that Elephant in the room question that you never brought up! The Sony a9 with the new Firmware v6.0 and price reduction.

[@njrtech]

A well known wildlife photographer has throughly tested the A7RIV for birds in flight (very demanding) and said the camera is easily 90 percent of the original A9 in AF ability. That's plenty good enough for even demanding situations...and id rather have more than double the resolution, better ergonomics, better EVF and finally a red focus point . By the way, A9ii still is at 24mpx. I feel Sony will release another A9 sooner because so many are disappointed with the fact the same sensor used (although with faster processing pipeline)

[@MF.Productions]

@@njrtech sure, you have many good points although you need to also take in the extra cost, more processing, more storage for something the a9 can already do in plenty for what I need the camera for.... and that is just the point here. We all need cameras for different reasons and if you are a wildlife/landscape photographer then you will Pony up the cost. I am a people photographer and need fast focusing, smaller RAW's and the focus points need to cover almost the whole sensor. What was missing for me was what now came with the Firmware update on the a9. Ergonomics are fine but in my Studio I use the battery grip and that eliminates just about all ergonomics issues anyhow. So that said I would have to lay out for not only the a7riv but also storage (SD cards and SSD's) and the new handgrip.... thinking of handling 120 plus MB of files in Adobe makes me also think that I may have to update the computer as well. You see, it's the a9 for me (plus I have the a7riii which is not really being used anymore). Hope that helps.

[@lauraonline3251]

Hey 👋

[@danilkozyatnikov8953]

Great overview. Not only of the camera but of a photojournalistic journey through a real-world scenario.

[@thesharpercoder]

I have questions. Were you carrying only ONE body? What camera bag were you using to carry so many lenses? Did I actually see a giant “Fro Knows” dart board?

[@anthonyc1883]

Fro always seems to use a single body at a time and switch out lenses. As a news photographer I’ve always had a much better go of it by carrying a body with a wide prime/zoom and another body with say 70-200. Super-fast lifting either one needed. Fro is a photojournalist first and foremost, I think, so I’m surprised he doesn’t like to do the same. But, different strokes. He gets excellent results.

[@froknowsphoto]

One body at a time, I prefer it personally. You can see my ThinkTank I shoot raw shoulder bag in the video.

[@thesharpercoder]

Thanks, for the reply. Use discount code “FROBAG”. I like the nylon. “What is in my bag” video. store.froknowsphoto.com/collections/specials-1/products/sale-i-shoot-raw-thinktank-photo-retrospective-30-a-free-card-holder-and-bonus-stuff

[@manny75586]

I'm really torn. I was looking toward moving up to full frame Sony. I was leaning A7iii but this just looks upgraded enough to justify the price difference.

[@synp9ynir]

It's not a selfie if someone else takes the picture.

[@ll5584]

It's $ 5500 what about that ? Or try the $ 7000

[@tomj4731]

You berned down the house with this video. I think this is your best video ever.

[@enco_m]

I like how you Jared is Nikon-boi but you aint afraid to say things like "GOODBYE NIKON & CANON?!", thank you for your honesty bro

[@paulwalker2133]

Fantastic review. It’s so good to see a camera being used in the real world and seeing how it performs.

[@anthonyc1883]

“Right off the rip.” It’s back!

[@simonyoung1339]

Steven is really making the Z6 shine as a documentary video camera - the colors and tone look amazing. What picture profile is he using?

[@Arvutimaailm]

All Sony if i'm not mistaking have the backward facing memory cards. And it is somewhat annoying as the label side has the fingernail cut-in for easy removal.

[@anthonyc1883]

I’ve disliked the backwards orientation because I’ve felt the contacts on the card seem to be more exposed to touching/damage (which actually they have not proven to be) but I never thought of the fingernail cutout!

[@manolomiguelvalenzuela4877]

i agree with ur point on the menus,never had any problems with it...becomes much more easier the more you use it,,,even better than the cannons,just except for the touchscreen

[@thomasottvideos]

Hey, Jared: A very interesting tutorial on event photography. Your candid composition of the moments of contemplation; plus the black & white post work, reminded me of the JFK days of photojournalism. Excellent photography, Jared. A side note: Thank you for keeping this apolitical and not going all Casey Neistat on your subscribers.

[@JohnEze]

Comprehensive, personal, and authentic. Appreciate the hard work to produce this. Nicely done!

[@smilesprouniverse]

Nikon Z can totally fit a Medium Format sensor in there 📸

[@simeonkolev1231]

About the touch nose - there is an option to use only part of the screen to move focus points and that way you can use the right part - no worries. It is since the 3rd gen A7 models.

[@naturealbums]

Great review, nice results, poor guy Bernie is getting old now and amazingly he's still active.

[@naturealbums]

@@MichaelRichards983 yes I'm sure he is, but he feels passionate enough about his politics most his age and condition would be more concerned about leisurely pursuits instead.

[@lauraonline3251]

Hey 👋

[@jasonwolf7767]

I enjoy your take as a Photojournalist. Memorable shots! No politics, just "hey, this is what the camera can do in capable hands." I can appreciate that! I think you have convinced me that this camera is good under most conditions, is there a camera you would recommend over this one? If I were to jump into the fray and need to get historic shots under any conditions, is this the one or would you recommend something else? I am not trying to put you on the spot. I have seen enough of your videos to know you will get the shot. I'm just wanting to ask your experienced opinion of a singe use case. If you had to get the shot in the conditions presented in this video, would you have chosen this or another camera? I thank you for all of your videos! I really enjoy Photojournalism, you presented this as a straight up camera review. I would like to see you do more of these videos.

[@froknowsphoto]

Maybe a9 2 but don’t have tjat yet.

[@nathanpeltier1731]

sony is killing it lately. I still have my old a6000 and use it all the time, it just does what I need and the images are always great.

[@EarlGray_kd7sjt]

I just bought this camera today (3-27-2021) and I am thrilled to see this great review. I know I'm going to love this camera! I am upgrading from a Nikon D5100! I know, crazy huh? Thanks Jared. I love your work and I trust your reviews over anyone else! And, yes, I do shoot RAW :)

[@lauraonline3251]

Hello 👋

[@nancypaynter7422]

Love Bernie and love this video. It combines 2 things I really wanted to see. Great job!

[@bopbop57]

A GREAT tutorial for those who either desire to do photojournalism or for those who do not appreciate how hard it is to work a crowd. The camera performance was of less importance to me. I'm glad things worked out with the Sony for you, but I would congratulate you for offering this real world view video to the photography world because I think it is a first rate presentation of a professional in action. Bravo! A very generous and worthwhile contribution, Jared!

[@masqueman01]

Excellent review, photos and coverage. Probably gonna sell all my canon gear and jump into Sony.

[@davidshaw5979]

Jared I shoot Nikon D850, and you said when you Zoomed in with the Sony in you get grain. The little light in my head came on yep you do and you have solved that problem with your narrative. I cannot at this time change systems,(NIKON) I will suck up that lemon for the time being. The images on the Sony look very good at ISO 3200, I did not use high ISO because of the threat of grain, (LOW ISO setting use flash with dark shots using 2.8 glass, I was very upset) , but I will now start to up the ISO to around and find the sweet spot for the camera and lens. Thanks for the advice you do a great job in explaining things and putting parts of the puzzle together for us novices. Great Job many thanks.

[@ExploreTravelCapture]

I agree with everything in this review and love my r4

[@petercharles6652]

As a former pro who once-upon-a-time shot events like this, I say great job Jared. Really enjoyed your creativity and shots outside the standard photography box! I think this video is just as important and significant on how to do great event journalism as it is about the Sony AR4...

[@dekstroza]

Considering the number of megapixels it’s bit odd this “real world” review features mostly black and white photos!!!!

[@youuuuuuuuuuutube]

I don't see the relationship between the number of mp and having shots in color or b&w, can you explain?

[@troyr57]

I believe that as Jared stated this is Photo Journalism, so in the past, this means Black and White photos for News Papers. Yes I know papers today have color.

[@orion2250]

Made me wonder also. I tend to convert to b&w when grain or exposure is an issue to save an image

[@JeremySmith23]

youuuuuuuuuuutube because a lot of the scenes dont have interesting color.

[@CaptainJCRage]

I don't see the relationship of that. To be honest I think he shot the photos knowing that it will be presented in BnW instead of just converting it to BnW because it's a bad photo.

[@philippe_durel]

Tele and focus issue with a "non moving" subject (or a relative non moving one). Go MANUAL focusing. You focus once using the zooming option on the viewfinder or auto focusing on a fix object at the same distance and switch to manual focusing with that focus setting, and you leave it like this till the end of the shooting of the scene.