Sony RX10 IV Accessories

[@t_prey]

You excellent book helped me being a newbie to this camera enormously. Thank you!

[@Jswcat]

Very informative, thank you👍🏻

[@eastendphotographer428]

I just ordered the book from Amazon, look forward to much informative reading on the Sony RX10IV

[@alexswhite]

Thanks very much; I'm glad to hear it!

[@sakirceylan]

Hi! I have Sony RX10M4 and Godox V1S flashlight. But I couldn't set the trigger settings? May you help me? Thanks so much

[@alexswhite]

I have not tried using that flash unit with the RX10 IV camera, so I don't have personal experience to report. I did find a KZbin video that may be helpful on this issue: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4mWmGqvacqEhJo. I hope that helps somewhat.

[@sakirceylan]

@@alexswhite Thank you so much. For help. But finally of video she said not resycned. anyway thank you very much for your attention 🙏

[@piperfightslikeagirl3539]

Mr White, I purchased and read your book on the RX10. It has been great! Only real problem I have is when I view the videos I take on my MacBook it comes out extremely pixelated like an 17 year old cellphone video. Not sure how to fix it. Thank you for all your great content!

[@alexswhite]

I'm not sure what could be causing that problem. I would need to know some more details about the issue, including what format and record setting you are using for recording the videos, and any other settings that could be causing an issue, including the setting of the mode dial, ISO, and others.

[@eastendphotographer428]

Well done Alex, thank you for the informative video

[@TrevorLongAU]

Don't suppose you've seen any gadget to give me a RED LIGHT recording indicator for in front of the camera? When recording video - i always have to go back and check it really IS rolling, a simple red LED is missing from these awesome cameras... thoughts? «

[@alexswhite]

Sorry, I have never come across a gadget like that.

[@amirbehnasphotography3081]

Hvl f42AM are you compatible this camera?

[@alexswhite]

I never used this flash myself, so I don't know for sure, but I think it is probably not compatible with this camera. I found this statement online: Compatibility: The Sony HVL-F42AM electronic flash is exclusively for use with the following Sony alpha-series digital SLR still cameras equipped with an advanced accessory shoe. DSLR-A100, DSLR-A100H, DSLR-A100K DSLR-A200K, DSR-A200W DSLR-A300K, DSLR-A300X DLR-A350, DSLR-A350K, DSLR-A350X DSLR-A700, DSLR-A700K, DSLR-A700P, DSLRA-700H

[@wynnebarton2141]

Do you know if the shutter control works with the record function button even though it's the separate "movie" button on the camera? I assume the zoom functionality of the remote works fine. Thanks for the help

[@alexswhite]

Can you be a bit more specific about what you're asking? Are you asking about one of the remote control units shown in this video? I'm not sure I understand the term "record function button," also. Sorry, but I haven't worked with this camera or these accessories in a long time, so I'm a little but rusty in describing their features and operation.

[@wynnebarton2141]

@@alexswhite does one of the remotes you reviewed control the video shutter and zoom functionality?

[@alexswhite]

@@wynnebarton2141 I don't have the camera or the remotes anymore, so I can't check to be certain, but I doubt it. If you want to control video recording and zoom, you might try a remote such as the Sony RMT-VP1K.

[@gregorycollins3096]

Thank you

[@lalyreamicaledepoissy523]

congratulations on your book which I bought and read with great pleasure. I couldn't find any other way to contact you. I have an RX 10 iv and I cannot implement the "dual record automatic" function. I have complied with all the incompatibilities that you indicate and the recording of still images is not done automatically. The symbol "dual record" is displayed on the screen. I would be very grateful if you could help me Thank you

[@alexswhite]

This feature sets the camera to record still images during video recording, but only when the camera detects a scene that its programming indicates as being suitable for a still image, such as a close-up of a face or some other "impressive" subject. Make sure you set the frequency for this setting to High, and aim the camera at a human face, and see if that triggers the operation of this feature. I recommend setting the camera on a firm tripod and leaving it in video recording mode for some time, to see if it captures any still images.

[@lalyreamicaledepoissy523]

@@alexswhite hello, thank you for these valuable tips. I did the test with a tripod and a 29 min recording and a high frequency automatic dual record. No photos were taken. Have you personally tested this function? What is the shooting frequency (with the high frequency option)? is this function operational if the film4 "film with trigger" tab is validated? I can send you photos of the menus of my RX10 IV if you wish on another means of communication best regards and thank you for your understanding either way, the RX 10 iv is outstanding.

[@alexswhite]

@@lalyreamicaledepoissy523 I did personally test this feature several years ago, when I first got my RX10 IV camera, and it did work. My recollection of the details is hazy now, and I no longer have the camera, so I can't test it again. But one important point is that you are at the mercy of the Sony camera's decision as to whether a given scene is sufficiently "impressive" to trigger a still image capture. I recommend experimenting with lighting, angle, distance, etc., to see if it will take a picture of a human face at a relatively close distance.

[@lalyreamicaledepoissy523]

@@alexswhite hello Thank you for your help. I managed to implement this "dual record automatic" function but without understanding the capture criteria. I am a French amateur musician and I often make videos of the orchestras in which I play. I use a tripod and I was thinking of using the "dual record automatic" function to have the film and photos taken simultaneously because the photos extracted from the video are often of poor quality. do you think this can work? Do you know someone who can help me or give me the criteria to respect. thank you in advance

[@alexswhite]

@@lalyreamicaledepoissy523 I understand better now what you are trying to do, but I don't believe the Auto Dual Recording feature will be very helpful to you. As I noted, it is totally up to the camera's programming to decide when to capture a still image, and I don't know what criteria it uses, other than shooting when "impressive compositions, including people, are detected." I know of no way to determine more precisely what criteria Sony uses, though I believe the function can be triggered by a close-up view of a human face. So, it seems unlikely that you will capture images that are useful to you using this feature. I think you would be better off setting the camera to record video in a high-quality format, using Movie Mode (mode dial at Movie) position, and setting the shutter speed to a fairly fast value so you can stop action. You may then be able to extract relatively high-quality still images from the video footage, especially if you are able to record using the 4K format. You can ask Sony technical support for more details about the criteria that are used for the Auto Dual Recording feature, and maybe they can provide more details.

[@f_rankie5992]

Dear Alex, I'm a big fan of your book on the RX10 - well worth every penny spent! - I have a question. I am experimenting with RX10 astrophotography, with pretty good initial results. But I need to do both external power supply (easiest via the micro USB port) and - at the same time - shutter control (in BULB setting) via Sony's proprietary Multiport. Both need the same plug. The NPA-MQZ1K is one solution, but an expensive one (400 bucks). Do you see any other approach to do both power supply and shutter control concomitantly? Do you know whether it is actually possible to provide external power to the RX10 via the tiny multiport contacts instead of the Micro USB plug? - Thanks a lot in advance, Frank

[@alexswhite]

Hello, Frank -- If I understand your question correctly, you can supply power to the camera using a dummy battery accessory, which substitutes a battery-shaped part for the actual battery, and plugs into a power source. Sony's model number is AC-PW20, and there are other, generic brands available. Here is a link to one example: www.amazon.com/dp/B0744JGWQR/

[@f_rankie5992]

@@alexswhite I was not aware of these dummy batteries. Perfect solution, exactly what I was looking for. Thanks a lot!

[@angelisone]

Alex White, you are correct the DSC-RX10 IV, along with DSC-RX10 III, can do live-view to pc. I hope Sony will make with firmware for zooming from 24-600 using computer. It's strange that the camera has electronic zoom from camera as well as with WiFi. Do you know how or where to adjust Aperture when camera is set in "A" or "M" on the computer (when using "Remote")? Again, that is a big drawback that one CAN NOT adjust the zoom from 24-600 with "Remote".

[@alexswhite]

I don't have access to my camera to double-check right now, but my recollection is that you cannot adjust aperture from the computer while doing tethered shooting. You can adjust shutter speed in S or M mode, but aperture is controlled by the aperture ring in A or M mode.

[@angelisone]

Big disappointments on the Sony DSC-R10 IV at close to $2,000.00! < No zoom features with computer < But able to zoom with Android < No Aperture adjustment with computer < But Aperture can be adjusted with Android < Delayed wireless IR flash sync < Delayed wireless radio flash sync < No flash sync with *ATG/CononMark/Interfit/Profoto/Phottix TTL * No problem working on Sony SLT-A99, A9 & A7r III

[@dropzone88]

Bonjour, existe-t-il une cage pour ce bridge? Merci

[@Mark-xx8go]

Hi, I use the camera mostly for video. I bought a Gobe ND variable filter, but find that any pictures, particularly at the longer zoom ranges, are not at all sharp. Unusable. Not just focussing it seems as manual focussing does not help Do you know if this is a likely problem with any make of filter, or do I just need a better one.? (Filter). Thanks for any advice...I have the book but no particular mention that I can see.

[@alexswhite]

I haven't used variable ND filters to any great extent, so I don't have much personal experience to draw on, but I have read about problems others have had with such filters. Here is a link to one article: jonasraskphotography.com/2014/05/12/nd-filter-dont-go-variable/. From what I have read, there may be inherent problems in using variable ND filters, though Gobe does not seem to be one of the top brands. If you really need to use a variable ND filter, you might try Hoya or one of the other major brands before giving up.

[@Mark-xx8go]

Alex White . Many thanks. Guess I'll try a fixed ND. Hoya seems to recommended by most.

[@kevinpritchard6260]

@@Mark-xx8go HI have the same issue with a hoya polariser focussing just fails especially at the long focal lengths seems to upset the cameras abilities

[@Mark-xx8go]

Hi, Oh, thats not good...I was going to try the Hoya ND. I guess I will buy one and return if it has the same issues.

[@nikhilmathew5478]

Any lenses that go into the filter thread?

[@alexswhite]

I don't recommend using any lenses on the filter threads of this camera, because they would be too heavy to be safely supported in most cases, and they are not all that necessary, because of the excellent focal length range of the zoom lens.

[@Tartota5]

hola soy de chile el libro esta en español y donde y como lo obtengo lo otro sabes me gusta hacer astro fotografias hay una cama PENTAX k1 que tiene incorporado un GPS astrotracer e buscado en GPS para sincronisar a mi cama rxm4 pero no hay solo e encontrado imformacion que hay GPS para las camaras canon agradeceria algun dato saludos desde santiago de chile gracias

[@alexswhite]

Hola. Lo siento, pero no comprendo muy bien el español. Mis libros son disponibles solamente en ingles. Yo no tengo informacion sobre GPS para las camaras canon.

[@Algerie.Football.Officiel]

hELLO , on the book in which pages you explain how to take the best sports pictures at night under average lighting, without having blurry images, is in AF C, AF S, or AF, .... thx

[@alexswhite]

There is not one specific place in the book that discusses this topic. There are several settings you could try, including the Hand-held Twilight or Anti Motion Blur setting; the Multi Frame Noise Reduction Setting; or the AF-C setting with a high ISO and fast shutter speed. You also could use high-speed burst shooting, if there is enough light to stop action with a fast shutter speed.

[@Algerie.Football.Officiel]

Hello , How i can have fast shutter speed ? , sorry , it's my first sony camera

[@alexswhite]

Turn the mode dial on top of the camera to S for Shutter Priority mode, and then turn the control dial on the camera's back to select a fast speed, such as 500 or 1000, for 1/500 or 1/1000 second. You also probably will have to make sure the ISO/Sensitivity menu option is set to a high value, as discussed in the book.

[@nemethmik]

Isn't Godox the new de facto "standard" flash system for Sony cameras?

[@alexswhite]

I haven't really surveyed the range of third-party flashes for Sony cameras sufficiently to give a helpful response. I have certainly heard some good things about Godox, but also Nissin, and I have used Metz and Neewer units myself.

[@angelisone]

One of the many best that came out from ATG's: * ATG/Godox AD200 & A1 * Vivitar 285 & 285HV * Metz 60CT-4 * Quantum Qflash * Metz 76MZ-5 * ATG/Profoto A1 * ATG Gold MG8k Kim X3 And ATG has it in CononMk, Godox, Jinbei, Interfit, Profoto & Phottix. These are rated 200ws up to 2,000ws. Alex White, do you have or ever used the ATG Gold 60CT-4r /or Metz 60CT-4 flashes?

[@alexswhite]

No, I have not used those flash units.

[@angelisone]

Do you know which accessories will work with ATG Gold/Interfit S1/Profoto A1 & B1? Using those as a wireless radio TTL will not work (with company's Sony TTL transmitters).

[@alexswhite]

No, I'm sorry, I am not familiar with those devices.

[@angelisone]

Alex White, Sony really mess this overpriced camera series. From the DSC-RX10, DSC-RX10 II, RX10 III, RX10 IV & R1 will not work using TTL transmitter on ATG/Jenbei/Interfit/Profoto strobe lights. All those cameras have MIS (multi-interface shoe) like the A99, A99 II, A9, A7r III down to A6500 will work with those supported transmitters. But will have a really bad wireless flash delayed reported by ATG &Gary Friedman. Do you know which software that can do live-view wirelessly or tethered to a Windows 7 and 10? Sony Remote Camera Control (software) CAN NOT do live-view, yet all cameras Sony produced have live-view once you've switched on.

[@alexswhite]

Sony now offers a newer program called Imaging Edge, which includes tethered shooting with live view. Remote Camera Control has basically been replaced by Imaging Edge, which is available at support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/app/imagingedge/en/download/.

[@angelisone]

Alex White, Sony Imaging Edge is useless because of no supports on live-view to computer with many cameras that Sony refused to support. How many still have & using, that Sony abandoned: Sony SLT-A99 Sony SLT-A77 Sony SLT-A58 Sony A900 Sony A850 Sony DSC-R1 series Sony DSC-RX100 Mark I to V Sony DSC-RX10 Mark I to IV Get out of here, close to $2,000.00 for a overpriced point & shoot Sony DSC-RX10 IV that will not do live-view on computer. So what is wrong with the picture? Sony will not support you with firmware on cameras that are beyond 2.1 years old. Sony wants to paid reviews to brainwash you to buy new camera body every 14 to 19 months.

[@alexswhite]

Actually, the Sony DSC-RX10 IV camera does provide live view using the Remote module of Sony's Imaging Edge software. Here is a screenshot: www.dropbox.com/s/j89b73luufkckju/Screenshot%202017-11-19%2016.14.10.jpg?dl=0.

[@runningwithscissors3280]

I bought your book on the RX10 IV and it's well worn with highlighting and bookmarks, LOVE it. Question: Will the Neewer NW320 act as an optically triggered unit with another Neewer NW320 mounted to the camera. I know... it's dumb question time, again.

[@johnsimpson7437]

Get your book on the Apple store and Android Play Store so people can carry this large book within their mobile phone.

[@Ferarri4444]

I actually fell to sleep listening to his monotone voice. Great info, but way too monotone.

[@baljitphotography]

Perhaps you are not getting enough sleep. I find his voice authoritative and soothing

[@johnsimpson7437]

Intentionally speaks that way in order to hypnotize 😳 you into buying the book 😁

[@dropzone88]

Bonjour, existe-t-il une cage pour ce bridge? Merci

[@alexswhite]

I haven't used one, but this one might work: www.amazon.com/dp/B00X9KFDQ4. You might have to order the medium or large size rather than the small.