Sony A7IV Hacks You Should Be Using

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Which ones your favourite?

[@strippedlist]

Please when you can, make a video about active stabilization in A7iv, I understand it has a 14% ( 50mm x 1.14) crop on the lens, so a 50mm gm lens becomes a 58mm...what i want to know it still remains 1.4 depth of field?...if it remains, than a 35mm gm 1.4 lens becomes a 40mm 1.4 (39.9), and than i buy only primes..i would love a 40mm 1.4 for sony. Another example, 20mm g 1.8 becomes a 22.8 with active stabilization and if you enable focus breathing a 24mm

[@Big_Sierra]

Definitely the different settings modes. Having two for portraits, as you do, and one for street stuff (different AF and ISO settings) will be a game changer.

[@patahel]

Shutter when off, hands down. First lens change and got dust on my sensor

[@benjamin_bloom]

Emphasized Rec Display - I love that reassuring outline. I never want to not record again.

[@Jim_Mundy]

Your custom mode dial settings for stills (I'm more still than video) was the hidden gem for me in this video. Cheers!

[@auirek1]

Great video! Thanks! I love the shutter anti-dust function. I didn't know it existed.

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Glad it was helpful!

[@titus450]

Great video. I just got an a7 IV myself. I like the camera presets 1 thru 3 you mentioned. Do you have a write-up that explains those Sony a7 IV presets - to include the specific settings within, i.e. ISO, video record frame rates, etc. - and shows how to set them?

[@NinoJulia]

Just recently got the A7IV and found this really helpful! Will definitely take advantage of the customizable 123 dial for photo/video 🙌 Had no idea!

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Glad to hear! The mode dial and it's memory recall settings are amazing!

[@Tricklarock]

Sorry to ask the obvious, but that's 6 in total, 3 photo mode, 3 video?@@StefanoLombardoYT

[@mohdrizamohdramlee7354]

Just got my A7iv & this video is SUPERRRRRR helpful! In fact, think Sony should include this vid as a product aid, really... Thanks!

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Wow thank you for the kind words! Hope you enjoy it!

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

New A7IV video coming out tomorrow!

[@mikehewison787-9]

Great video thanks. Just waiting for my A7iv to be delivered...

[@darkktint5974]

Nice just set up aps-c mode. Is there another button you hit will using this function. It's not working for me.

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Nope just the custom button mapped to switch it into APS-C mode!

[@arjunsoehawan192]

thanks hermano, great tips

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

My pleasure!

[@warrenb9343]

Just got my A7iv. I want to set up the 5-star rating like you have. My menus are different than your most, likely because I have the 4.0 update. Too many videos like yours are old. Also, many creators flip though menus way too fast. Many I can figure out, but I can not find anywhere to set up giving pictures ratings. Is it possible to do an update?

[@lomarvgc1580]

How did you set up the rating for a custom button, when I try to customize that button the play back tab (which contains the training) is not an option for customization

[@deloceanophoto]

me too. I can get it to star rate an image when in shooting mode, but only the last image on the card. When in playback mode, the custom button locks the image, even though I have it set to star rating. Did you find out how to fix that?

[@Lizerator]

Lots of good information, thanks

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ChrisTurnerPhotographer]

I learnt something today. Cheers

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Glad I could help! Thank you for the support!

[@kedavis]

These are so freaking useful! Thanks.

[@stephaniekang226]

Hey bro, what kind of focus and light setting do you recommend if shooting someone moving aka walking, and how to solely focus on one face especially if he/she is moving in a group

[@gpdoyon]

Great information!! I immediately changed a few settings on my camera. Thanks!

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Glad it helped!

[@sampledude8846]

Good job. Please do a full length on the A7 IV with all menu items.

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

I already did in the past for all the settings I use: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKHMaX5rbth_e8k&lc=UgyN9hpvGB1V0DKkH7Z4AaABAg

[@hardikpshah25]

Thank you so much for the info! You literally saved us!

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Glad I could help!

[@JeanV1986]

Careful with the dust tip. I think this is a very bad idea actually from Sony. Dust on the sensor can be taken care of pretty easily, but a damaged shutter is much more expensive. Actually, there is a thick piece of glass in front of the sensor, and it is hardly as sensitive as you think. There have been numerous reports of damaged shutters because, for instance when people didn't use a lens cap and let the camera sit somewhere, and the sun burned a whole in the shutter.

[@nicolavalentine8120]

Do you suggest not to close the shutter?

[@pancakelens75]

@@nicolavalentine8120what I’m wondering. I’m PARANOID about preserving the life of my A7IV’s shutter-to the point where I exclusively use it electronically. But I do keep the shutter closed over the sensor when not in use

[@Nayddoh]

Better a hole in your shutter than a sensor. I think you’re thinking of a DSLR with the glass not a mirrorless camera.

[@JeanV1986]

@@Nayddoh I am thinking exactly what I said. I have modified several mirrorless cameras to infrared, and I can tell you the sensor is always protected with a thick stack of glass.

[@leon__feinstein]

Can you elaborate on this please? How can I pro-long and protect my cameras components. How do you close the shutter? What should I do

[@mdc_grapher]

Very nice video !

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Thank you!

[@BirgitLoit]

That was so helpful! Thank you so much! Love the red video marking and custom settings dial 1-3!

[@bluedeskfan2754]

Very good. A few handy tips there, thanks for sharing

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Glad it was helpful!

[@janakaireshan4102]

Great information. Big Thanks

[@Finstastic]

Excellent video, dear friend. What picture profile do you use for your studio shoots? Is it any of the built-in camera ones or s-log? And if it's s-log, what colour grading do you do on which software. Thank you.

[@adventure_photo]

Some great hacks and I agree with most of them however I don’t recommend using the shutter close when power off. The shutter is extremely fragile and it’s a lot easier to clean the sensor than to replace it. Plus dust just gets on the shutter and then still ends up floating around inside.

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Hmm I've never had any issues with it or heard of any issues happening with it. I've been using it since the day I bought it and love that it's a feature. But this makes me wonder... thanks for the heads up!

[@bensonspov]

@@StefanoLombardoYT I've seen posts of people shutters dying when down like that when the camera is in their bag and maybe they put it on the ground to hard or something, some sort of impact causing it to just dislodge and break.

[@4rb1trary76]

Actually the sensor is much cheaper to replace than the shutter. So yeah, i take cleaning the sensor over damaging the expensive shutter all day

[@Gamebred-Nightmare]

Now you got me paranoid

[@sampledude8846]

Yeah, Sony's shutter should aptly be called the shitter. Two A7's have failed on me due to the shitter.

[@Ramesh_Muthusamy]

What’s the camera set up for this Stefano? Looks awesome.

[@EdipEmre]

Süper..🙏🙏🙏

[@oliverhandal6264]

Ahhhhhh the recording emphasized thing... damn it, how did I not see this anywhere else. THANK U

[@RaymondToms]

Thanks for these setup hints. Can you make a new video showing how to configure the three memories. I just can’t figure it. Can you include record mode in it? I get annoyed when S&Q needs 1080, and when you go back to video, it has also changed to 1080 from 4k. It would be nice if it reset from a memory bank.

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Thank you! Hopefully you figured it out, just saw your other comment!

[@RaymondToms]

Hi Stefano. I have set up in video to have Memory 1 as 4K25, Memory 2 as 4k 50. For S&Q Memory 1 as HD 100fps. So if I leave the Memory on 1 and switch between S&Q 100fps HD and Video mode, it keeps my 4K 25.

[@RebeccaKowalskyPhoto]

This was really good. Thank you

[@RICCARDIFAMILY]

Hey, great video, thanks... QQ: can the A74 shoot to an external SSD drive?? I have a huge shoot coming up and that would be a lifesaver. Thanks!

[@rjorealtalkk]

Amazing Video

[@veselinvasilev9362]

Thank you!

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Appreciate the support!

[@pajisounds]

What items do i need to record longer sessions like podcast. Wall plug cable? with battery in ?

[@strippedlist]

Please when you can, make a video about active stabilization in A7iv, I understand it has a 14% ( 50mm x 1.14) crop on the lens, so a 50mm gm lens becomes a 58mm...what i want to know it still remains 1.4 depth of field?...if it remains, than a 35mm gm 1.4 lens becomes a 40mm 1.4 (39.9), and than i buy only primes..i would love a 40mm 1.4 for sony. Another example, 20mm g 1.8 becomes a 22.8 with active stabilization and if you enable focus breathing a 24mm

[@Emersonfguima]

I believe it's important to consider the crop factor when calculating depth of field. As you mentioned, a 50mm GM f1.4 lens would effectively become a 58mm lens with an aperture of f1.6. While I'm not entirely certain, this is what I've heard and it's worth taking into account when discussing depth of field calculations.

[@matrixate]

Stabilizing doesn't affect DOF, sensor size and aperture does. Sensor size is what cropping is and take note, your focus ratio will change. So, your f1.2 will be f1.9 with a 1.5 crop.

[@hilmarkampstra1686]

I’m relatively new to the video on a7IV- have setup the 1,2,3 buttons to different p settings (HD 100p, 4K 50p, 4K 25p), but she returning to the computer / Adobe Premiere, I do not see right away which video has which settings. Is there an easy way how to see this information quickly?

[@strangebirdfilms]

i have a question re: crop sensor with a full frame lens. i understand the crop affects the focal length, but does it also affect the aperture of lens? As I understand it, when using full frame lens on FX30, it "crops" both focal length & aperture so I'm wondering if the crop feature is similar on a7iv's crop mode or if it just affects focal length.

[@Trk-El-Son]

Just think of it as litterally cropping the image, like with a pair of scissors or like you would do in, say Lightroom. You just make the image smaller, so of course that does not change the aperture. F4 will be F4, no matter how you crop an image.

[@Marlonorellana]

Do you have autofocus issues when you’re filming for a client (not sure if you freelance just found you) Idk if it’s my copy but I’m so frustrated with my version

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Hi Marlon! Autofocus is almost perfect every time. I have had some issues though, not every single time but a couple of times, I will loose focus on the subject, if they turn their head to the side. This is because the A7IV has eye/face detect autofocus and not head/body autofocus. That's really the only issue I've had and it doesn't happen a lot, for the most part the autofocus is really good!

[@gracel3457]

I love your videos they are great good job😍🔥

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Thank you so much! Glad you like them!

[@dowblab]

Does the in-camera star rating show in .ightroom?

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Yes it does that’s why I love it so much! It gets written right into the metadata of its file! So while I’m on a shoot I’ll star all the good ones to make finding them in Lightroom way easier!

[@ראובןלוי-ל4ו]

How do you use the camera in loud noise for example at events?

[@djcova6235]

Your video quality looks amazing! Could you show us color grading. Maybe simplify the process with S-Cinetone or maybe some settings so we don’t have to go crazy

[@josefreyre2928]

legend! such a good video

[@ChevroletEpica]

Thank you I appreciate it

[@Mirazhst]

Thats amazing!

[@1378_MEDIA]

thanks bro!

[@Bangalore_Boy]

Nice video bro. I am inclining towards A7iv, as I do not like the compact body/view-finder on A7Cii, also I do not like the overheating issue and lack of view finder on ZV E1. But A7iv lacks the new AI auto focus and also misses out on the full frame 60 fps and cropped 120 fps in 4K. What is your suggestion? I am confused a bit :-)

[@khalidalkaabi5506]

Thank. You ❤❤

[@D1987WK]

What kind of icoon do you see in your screen if you want AEL.

[@Big_Sierra]

Thanks for the tips, very helpful! Your channel is going places. 😎

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Wow thank you so much for the kind words and the support! Appreciate you!

[@Francisfphoto_]

Can I have the screen on when using a external monitor? Can’t find how! On Sony A7IV

[@josebrivera1716]

Why would you use the camera lcd screen to cull photos? Wouldn’t a nice big computer screen be better?

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

I don't know who would cull on the back of the small camera LCD screen... the custom button is to quickly mark the ones that the client or myself might like in the moment so it makes it easier for me to see later on my computer!

[@asiadmajeed]

Hi man. Stumbled on your video. Great one thank you. A question dose your A7 IV reset picture count after 09999 images? Mine don’t continue to 99 ooo Thanks

[@OriOnTheIguanaHunter]

good video, I have a question, I'm coming to Sony from a Panasonic GH5, autofocus was the deal. Oh and I shoot videos only, a picture here and there so the video capability was also considered, but, was until I was using the camera that I realized how handy caped it was compared with the GH5 in term of usability. I was using the Memory recall feature too in my GH5 a lot, but when I was trying this on my Sony A7IV you can change the white balance while on the Memory recall feature it just remember the white balance that was used when set the recall, this renders the Memory recall feature useless, I really don't know why Sony doesn't fix this issue, but man o man, all cameras companies need to see what Panasonic has with their menu and usability, to me nothing can compare! Too bad I ordered a Sony and the SH5 with the awesome autofocus was not out yet, but well, that's life, maybe one day Sony will let us change the white balance while on the memory recall feature.

[@marcocretella9348]

You can turn off certain settings to be recalled in a profile, as far as i know. I've never used it myself though, so i could be completely wrong too.

[@OriOnTheIguanaHunter]

@@marcocretella9348 this is what I'm talking about: kzbin.info/www/bejne/imjZkoiGoZuLj8U

[@jessbreheret]

I didnt known for the enhanced rec thingy. Nice . I have to say tho the sensor protection is nice but this sony sensor attracts fust like crazy even if youre very cautious. Its very annoying

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Yea it’s a game changer it so hard to see if you’re recording otherwise! I haven’t had any dust issues yet thankfully!

[@ElevationDrone-RRinflight]

I recently just bought my Sony A7r IV and the menu setup is so different every time I watch a tutorial about my camera. It's little frustrating, I want to get the best pictures and videos with my camera. I retired from the Army and I am starting my business in the real estate world when it comes to pictures and videos. I currently take tons of pictures with my drone but now I want to put it all together. I was able to change a few settings by watching your video, it was helpful.. Thanks

[@zteir]

Hey just if I can help out at all the a7r is a different camera then the a7. That might be one of your problems

[@ElevationDrone-RRinflight]

@@zteir The menu setting is across the top on my A7r IV and its a brand new camera. I just bought the FX 3 and the menu settings is on the left side like everyone else..

[@zteir]

@@ElevationDrone-RRinflight what? Why are you buying these cameras if you don’t understand how a simple Sony menu works?? Fx3 is like a very good cinema camera bro

[@ElevationDrone-RRinflight]

@@zteir When I originally sent you this message was 2 months ago, since then I've learned how to use it. But I couldn't understand why the A7r IV menu was different. Thanks anyway..

[@withtiago]

Quality improvement every single time. Good job brother 😎🔥

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Appreciate you always brother! 🙌🏼

[@adrianlammers1229]

Curious what you use your other custom buttons for :)

[@simbasimsstudios]

❤great content

[@marioeid6306]

How to shoot S-log in a right way so we can color grade properly ?

[@rajartphotography3880]

Sir how to multiple exposure photos click in single click?🙏

[@rogerrose4573]

Love the video. Can you make a step by step tutorial??? It was a little hard to follow you because you were too fast and didn't show the steps you used to get there. Please do another tutorial. Thank you

[@bensonspov]

I wouldn't do the shutter when powered off. I've seen too many horror stories of that being the cause of dead shutters on the Sony A7iv it's ridiculous. Also if there's one thing about the sony cameras it's their shutters being let's just say not the most reliable. I'd take a dusty sensor that can be cleaned out over a ruined shutter any day.

[@dean9504]

the red recording line of my a7iv is barely visible

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Really? Mine is pretty thick and easy to see!

[@DANYTHEJACK]

I found very annoyg to switch between video and photo! I'm a wedding videomaker, but many times i had to take photos very fast

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

It is very annoying! Thankfully we have memory recall and the ability to separate and have different settings in each mode, which makes it significantly easier!

[@NenadSapungin]

Can't wait to get my hands on one of these one day! Keep up the great work. New sub👍🏼out here supporting smaller channels like mine!

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Thank you so much for the support!

[@nsnoesuarez]

Thanks a lot, after 1 year, still have not mastered my camera.

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Glad I could help!

[@ErnieSesameStreet]

Every title page keep flickering

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Yes I know, I made them like that!

[@romainsalmon]

Yes. Do a video on getting the dialing in the color settings to match the canon colors.

[@RaymondToms]

It’s OK. I found a memory tutorial thanks.

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Awesome!

[@compaadres88]

your shutter is more fragile then the sensor. so i wouldn't turn that on. But that is what i think. I am not the one on the video.

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

It is definitely more fragile but I haven't heard of a shutter breaking because of this feature. It is something to be mindful of tho and probably not worth the risk!

[@charliebrownn6622]

if you live in hot summer places (above 100 F / 38 celsius) like me with ambient temp above 40celsius this camera its just trash ! overheating indoors only checking the menu! brand new, forget about filming outdoors in daylight!

[@jav_eee]

Touch that shutter while it’s protecting your sensor and you’re gonna be out a lot of money with a repair.

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

You're not wrong! I personally love the feature and haven't heard of any shutters breaking because of it but you're absolutely right!

[@MustWorkWeekends]

Camera features and settings are not hacks. This material has been covered to death and offers nothing new.

[@alexkooistra]

these are not 'hacks' just basic settings

[@simonryan6850]

Just judge In post, dohh

[@jessemartinez2606]

Hacks!

[@dimebagv2]

"hacks"? you only talk about the native things you can do with the camera ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@mmc5261]

Bro features that are built in the cameras are not hacks

[@clubx1000]

24y5m interesting

[@veselinvasilev9362]

Thanks!

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Glad I could help!