Sony A7RV: A Landscape Photography Masterpiece!

[@greatwood90]

I got the A7RV mainly for landscape, portrait and stills work. It’s an outstanding camera. I agree with you on the AF. It’s superb!

[@PH61a]

I never understand the complaints about the ergonomics of (recent) Sony camera's. I like the ergonomics very much.

[@danielriggs3357]

I've been a Sony user since the original a7. I think they've come a long way, but the criticism about the width of the camera from this video aligns with my feelings. With a large lens or gloves it is "cramped" and would benefit a lot from being slightly wider, which Canon and Nikon both provide.

[@greatwood90]

I’m like you I love the ergonomics and customizable features of the Sony bodies. Plus Nikon and Canon are ugly cameras IMO. Sony is much sexier and sleek looking. I think they resolved your concerns in the A9 III body. It feels great in the hands.

[@RJ-wy6cx]

You are so right all the bodies feel very comfortable and easy to use

[@David.Horne72]

Man that scenery is insane, thanks for the vid, I have just subscibed. I am new to the camera world

[@summitbid]

Thanks for the sub!

[@MoLetalis]

Not sure what you’re hammering on the A7RIV for, but it’s like the RV but previous gen. Never have any problems with the AF

[@CristoforoBonissone]

Hello, at 6:52 have you cited Sony 70-200 F4 GM II ? Are you sure ? Sony 70-200 F4 II is not GM but only G ?

[@Tids_]

I stumbled on your top 10 lens reviews vid and subbed from there, and this is another great video. I have the A7rIV and agree with a lot of your views on it. I almost always manual focus at 5 or 10x so for me it's still a great camera. I used it in tandem with my A7IV for an event and definitely noticed it missed a lot more the the A7IV. Might be worth reviewing the 70-200 f28 GM II if you can get your hands on one. It's by far my favourite lens, and is so staggeringly sharp and precise. The images it renders are jaw dropping. Anyway, all the best for growing the channel. I'll be watching ( from the UK 👋)

[@summitbid]

Thanks so much for the sub! I actually have used the 70-200 2.8 a little bit and LOVE IT. So sharp and renders like a prime!

[@sandeeptanjore1253]

Nice camera. I would love to buy it sometime in future. At the moment have Sony A7III and so far happy with it. A quick question - the gloves that you are wearing, does it keep you warm plus allow you to click pictures without having to remove of off your hand? If so, then please let me know the brand 🙂

[@that_johnny_guy]

How is the low light performance for both video and photo? What's a safe ISO you wouldn't go past if you're using a 2.8 aperture lens and up? And has this camera overheated during your usage? Debating on getting this bad boy for future gigs

[@summitbid]

I wouldn’t go higher than 3200 iso. Low light is solid but not as good as lower megapixels. It’s never overheated at all.

[@alma175w]

Great video. I appreciate you sharing your take on the riii, riv and now the rv. I had a similar experience with the riii, my most used and some of my best images came from it. The riv was only good with primes, and I feel I fist more shoots than I caught, really disappointing. I would really prefer the riii sensor in the a7iv body, but you make the rv sound like a real improvement over the riv.

[@JonathanRobinson11]

Another great video! Between the riii, riv, or iv for landscape and portrait which would you pick?

[@summitbid]

So the a7R V Gets my pick as the best, BUT the Sony a7RIII is an absolute BEAST of a bargain for landscape photographers. The sensor produces images on par with current cameras (Sony a1, canon r5, Nikon z9, z8 are similar but not better). I also found the AF to be more accurate than the a7r IV.

[@JonathanRobinson11]

@@summitbid If both the Sony a7riii and Sony a7riv were available at the same price, you would recommend the riii?

[@kinghernandezc]

Hi, for landscape, nature and general photography, what would you recommend between Canon RF 70-200 2.8 or RF 100-500? I don’t mind the focal differences.

[@summitbid]

I’m going to choose the 100-500 every time… I actually made a video where I discuss why here:My TOP 10 Lenses For Landscape Photography (Nikon, Canon, Sony) kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnKuaoCnmLKhebs

[@mrmonday42]

The A9III has a significantly wider body and grip. So, it's very likely that body design will trickle down to the A7V and A7RVI in the future.

[@stevenwaldstein2249]

Thanks for the video. Like you I’ve owned every A7Rx up to an including the RV. Also got an A7CR to compliment it and lighter for travel. I also do shoot Canon but my EOS R5 is not 61 Mpixels so the A7RV is my landscape camera. Putting together a travel kit and wondering if I should get the f/4 70-200mm GII. Macro to add to it. Already own the GM II version but looking for lighter. I didn’t get to new FE 20-70/4 but instead opted for the new FE 24-50/2.8 Gto keep it small. Also own the FE 24-105/4 which may nit be as sharp but still a great lens. New to your channel and have subscribed so I need to look at your other content. Take care.

[@summitbid]

The 70-200 f4 is a great lens but is not as good as 70-200 GM II. The smaller size is nice but the gmii is actually not that much heavier (~300 grams is all) and the boost in IQ is more than worth it to me.

[@humble_integrity]

hi, can you use my 24-70mm gm ii for landscape or should i buy another lens?

[@summitbid]

That is a fantastic lens for landscape! I have video on this channel about the Nikon version but you can at least see some examples of what I have been able to capture with a 24-70

[@Dave_Andre]

Have you tried sony's 20-70 f4 for lanscape? I heard that it's good.

[@summitbid]

I have! its a great lens!

[@Rainy78]

Is it true that the ISO is maxed out at 3200 on the A7RV? Kind of a deal breaker for one that loves low light photography. Thanks for sharing!

[@summitbid]

No it can go much higher. I personally don’t go above 3200 for my work… but honestly it’s not terrible up to 12,500

[@B-kl8vj]

Great great video. Is the photo at 0:16 focus or exposure stacked?

[@ThatNorma]

Probably none. The A7rV has great dynamic range

[@summitbid]

It’s not stacked but is a panorama!

[@B-kl8vj]

@@summitbid Great dynamic range, well down.

[@thomastuorto9929]

Do you still do landscape photography vids? Another quick question. Have you played with the Fuji GFX System at all for landscapes? If so? Happy shooting.

[@ThatNorma]

Not much to be said there, GFX is amazing for landscape but extremely expensive and no a big variety of lenses as you find in other brands. Also heavier

[@summitbid]

So I have tried the gfx and while I love it, the big issue for me is the telephoto options. The 100-200 is not a very good lens. The chromatic aberration is horrendous (sometimes unfixable) and is not sharp enough to keep up with 100mp. I have not tried the 250 prime though. It’s a 2024 project to get the gfx 100II in to review and make a guide on.

[@solkels_z4794]

Hi, what are your thoughts on the A7M4？ is the r5 so much better than the m4？

[@summitbid]

My brother made a whole video about the the a7IV for landscape here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGK4pq2sabRrp7Msi=bljDziqLTeEF4YPt . I have only used the a7IV limitedly but was not overly impressed with the image quality. Even now in almost 2024 I would buy the a7rIII over it for landscape or even just stills in general

[@solkels_z4794]

@@summitbid thanks man 😄

[@michaelfrymus]

What's that tripods mount piece that's attached to the body and between the lens?

[@summitbid]

It’s the SmallRig Rotatable Horizontal-to-Vertical Mount Plate Kit. I talk about it more in the Sony A7rv guide here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJTGXomkaZeYg5Ysi=uTsqOp1KEIKpRUVg

[@harryv2297]

Since you guys try different systems I would love to see you guys review the Lumix S5 mark 2 🙂

[@summitbid]

We do have some video focused videos about this camera on the channel!

[@harryv2297]

@@summitbid thanks however I should have specified that I’m looking from a photo perspective.

[@jameiealehandro]

is there any green color shift in high iso ? how to deal with it in post ?

[@LexanderMiller]

Idk if you got your answer elsewhere but he’s a landscape photographer, hes not going to use high ISOs. But the answer is yes there’s a slight green tint at higher isos you just fix in post.

[@BowenSpace]

seems like kemper is now shifting from a nikon guy to a sony guy

[@summitbid]

I’m system agnostic pretty much. Getting ready to work on a bunch of Fuji content over the next few months.

[@lewcehjitl3282]

Make the switch! 😊. All day battery life 100 dynamic range best lens selection light weight what more do you want me to type 😊.

[@markrigg6623]

A7riv would do just as well. Landscapes just dont make use of all the AI focusing. A7riv focuses perfectly as long as you're not motion tracking. You must have had a faulty unit.

[@summitbid]

I used the a7riv for and the rV is a better camera. The rIV struggled with accuracy and the IBIS was not even close

[@markrigg6623]

@summitbid I own both cameras. And yes the ibis is better, even though I wasn't referring to that. Mine focuses fine on static subjects.