Sony A7R IV in 2024 - The Last of Its Kind

[@TheHybridShooter]

*Sony A7R V Review* - Master of Many Trades [ 2023 ] - kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5PIY6qqhL-Xnac

[@xhornik]

Usually a not big fan of these "something in 202X" videos but this one is very good! Especially by providing the necessary context with other cameras which is usually omitted by other throwback videos.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you!

[@Kaisolostudio]

I still love my A7RIV 4.5 years later 😄

[@TheHybridShooter]

So do I.

[@miker7808]

its about time I get one

[@cohoonatube]

Great video! I found most of my favorite images were coming from either Sony “R” series bodies or Nikon Z8/9, so I upgraded to the A7R5. The 61mp sensor gives me basicallly a hybrid of MF, FF, and APSC in one platform. The downsampled 26mp in MRAW/Crop look superior to me than regular 26mp APSC offerings and afford smaller file sizes. Crop Mode also transformed my lens collection giving me basically an instantaneous 1.5x TC for all my lenses. My Tammy 50-400 now has a 600mm reach in crop mode and plenty of mp to use. Without 3rd party TC options the money this saved me alone was less than upgrading from my A74. For the first time I actually prefer Sony’s color science over The others (maybe not Fuji lol). All of this applies to the A7R4 as well… I actually prefer the button layout on that model better but do enjoy the new menu system on the R5. I was not expecting the improved IBIS and 4D LCD vari-tilt mech to make such a marked improvement to my photography and enjoyment of using the Sony… I can’t believe the handheld shots I’m getting… and there is no understating how perfect this new variable tilt screen works… best of both worlds and then some. The A7R5 (and I’d wager the A7R4a) is what I wanted the A7IV to be… only missing the 15fps I’d prefer. Thanks for the upload, excellent overview.

[@argusc3310]

Fantastic review, thank you! This review has helped me to understand that, for my purposes , the A7R IV or IVA would be a better upgrade than the A7R V from the A7R II that I currently own.

[@TheHybridShooter]

My pleasure, thank you for watching! IV is a big upgreade over II.

[@amermeleitor]

A side note: one thing that it's great about Sony system for people in a tight budget is that Sony allow APSC lenses used in full frame mode. Canon, Nikon and Panasonic forces the APSC crop. There are great APSC zoom lenses that covers full frame in one of the zoom zones and there are prime lenses that near covers full frame. If the lens cannot cover all the frame you can crop at your taste for photo (square crop for example) or crop for stabilization in video.

[@twowheels808]

You get the Hollywood telescope effect if you use a crop lens on a full frame Sony. I’m ok with the APSC crop. It truly is one of the cool things about the Sony E mount. I have a 11mm APSC prime that I use for real estate videos because it gives a full frame equivalent of 16.5mm and it’s super compact and light as a feather which is great for gimbal work.

[@gauisbaltardidnothingwrong5053]

bought an a6500 for myself recently, perfect camera for me and my budget. Your reviews helped a ton.

[@TheHybridShooter]

I’m glad to hear that!

[@Garrus4Spectre]

You just convinced me that this would be the best camera for my use case... Somehow it wasn't really on my radar until I looked up the prices for used A7 iv and stumbled upon this model, which costs basically the same here in Germany on the used market...

[@AB_223]

I was all set to upgrade to the V (mostly for the EVF & AF improvements) but seeing this video makes me appreciate my current A7R IV A with its thinner/lighter body and tilt screen etc. Thanks for saving me some cash my friend. Looks like I’ll use that to pick up the 70200G2 instead 😀

[@joes2828]

I'm one of the few that really likes the old Sony menu lol. I prefer it over the new menu; I guess I just got used to it.

[@joes2828]

@@harryvuemedia5106 exactly! As a photographer it’s your job to know your camera back and forth. Once you’ve accomplished that, in this case, the menu system all of a suddenly is no longer a “mess” or “difficult” to navigate.

[@andrescarrasco1248]

The same here, most people don't get that it was a professional menu for professional photographers, if you aren't one you could have only stayed on automatic and get great results

[@TheHybridShooter]

You can live with the old menu once you get used to it, but having auto focus transition speed 11 pages away from the focus mode setting doesn't make it particularly professional :)

[@cohoonatube]

The only aspect I preferred was the top left to right tabs. For some reason, I enjoy that layout more (Canon etc).

[@niko-pp]

Thanks for the video, exactly what I was looking for. Coming from Fujifilm I'm looking for a Sony Fullframe body with a tilt screen. Too bad the newer models, especially the sexy a7c only has a flip out screen. The A7RV is way too overkill for me so I think the A7R IV is the best option for me. Although I'm not sure I need the Megapixels

[@boredcat7]

Is the image quality sinilar to the V and a7rc given they have fhe same sensor?

[@JeanV1986]

Absolutely.

[@andrescarrasco1248]

In photos it should be the same, the only difference should be video which the 7r5 really stepped up

[@boredcat7]

@@andrescarrasco1248 would you say they stepped up in terms of af or video quality? I have the a7rc and I found that at iso 3200 it cleans up for video which is different to the iso 2500 for the a7rv

[@andiyoutube1717]

Can‘t wait for a Nikon z6 iii review from you!❤

[@MyLifeFrAiurGaming]

I prefer s1r but sometimes it is painfully heavy and chuncky and worse autofocus..

[@TheHybridShooter]

Let’s hope that Panasonic will release a new one soon.

[@Av-oo7zk]

I think s1r has a canon r5 beat, i really hope the s1r successor has same image quality just smaller body and better auto focus and my word that will be the best camera ever for photography

[@ernstfrohlich897]

thank you very much for this professional review!

[@TheHybridShooter]

My pleasure, thank you for watching!

[@ivanlarrauri2777]

1350 euro used is a good price?

[@TheHybridShooter]

It sure is.

[@paulhancock]

I switched from the A7RIII to the IV, and then switched switched back... I love the RIV but I didn't find any technical benefits for my purposes and I preferred the smaller body of the RIII. The older battery grip is a better design also and I came to realise that 42MP is the sweet spot for me. The EVF is definitely sharper/cleaner on the RIV, I prefer the buttons and I love the APS-C mode with 27MP, giving extra range to my zooms with loads of resolution to play with. That's very handy. The A7III(A) is still my main camera and I don't see any reason to spend the money to 'upgrade' yet. It's funny, Sony were so far ahead of the curve with the RIII and RIV, we're only just appreciating what great cameras they still are.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Interesting, the sensor, autofocus, display, EVF and ergonomy were big upgreades over the A7R III. A7R III is still a solid camera but I definitely woulldn’t go back.

[@smalltalk.productions9977]

If I am not mistaken, APS-C mode on the A7R3 is 18MP. Thumbs up.

[@k.skyl1n3zz]

@@TheHybridShooter and also a7riii produces less noise than the IV version and the V thanks to the MP count too.

[@TheHybridShooter]

@k.skyl1n3zz That is a 100% myth, as shown and explained in the video.

[@k.skyl1n3zz]

@@TheHybridShooter oh well I’ve seen other videos comparing and iii gets less so

[@RichardoBrit]

Nice video. I honestly think, though, that the A7Riii is the ‘last of its kind’. At its launch, it offered the best hybrid experience of up to 10 fps, high resolution of 42 MP, 4k video, great autofocus… Then, Sony started dividing everything up to video (A7S), speed (A9) and resolution (A7R) and - if you want a hybrid - you need to pony up to the very expensive (but good) A1

[@TheHybridShooter]

Thank you! The A7R IV was the last non-hybrid high-res special, so it is the last of its kind. The A7R III is not, as it was surpassed by another high-res special. That is what I meant by "the last of its kind."

[@MyLifeFrAiurGaming]

The division has been there since day1

[@DA-yd2ny]

Thank you

[@bingbong4848]

Was it a major upgrade from a7r3?

[@TheHybridShooter]

Yes, the sensor, autofocus, display, EVF and ergonomy were big upgreades over the A7R III.

[@paulhancock]

Unless you need the extra 20MP of resolution I found no technical benefit. I also preferred the smaller body of the RIII... But that's just me. They're both great cameras!

[@TheHybridShooter]

There is a lot of additional technical benefits over the A7R III.

[@bingbong4848]

@TheHybridShooter Noted. Thank you.

[@bingbong4848]

@paulhancock I know I don't need it but I do want it :) an extra 20mp sounds like a lot. Most I've used is 26...

[@timothy790110]

its sucks that hey havent updated the FW since 2020

[@TheHybridShooter]

There wasn’t really anything wrong with it.

[@timothy790110]

@@TheHybridShooter they could have added a S/M/L RAW mode, thats was the biggest complaint ive seen in every review ive seen. I picked up my used A7rIV for $1100, very happy with that!

[@Snapit551]

I think I’d have a medium format sensor instead of full frame for fine art and landscape photography

[@TheHybridShooter]

It is a relevant opiton, but there are also some compromises associate with MF (44mm).

[@Snapit551]

@@TheHybridShooter yes true there are compromises in every system but as long as the system fits your purpose then these compromises don’t affect the user too much

There is one in my city at a very low price but only in Japanese 😅

[@natureredux1957]

The only REASON I can see anyone not upgrading to the a7rV is Budget.

[@NumberOneBlackGuy]

That's always the reason.

[@yann3405]

same shutter failure as the A7 iii, sony has good sensor but lack the quality of other brands sadely.

[@TheHybridShooter]

Not really. Mechanical shutter is the most fragile part of every camera regardless of the brand. The "issue" is that both A7 III and A7R IV are by far the best selling cameras in their respective categories, so you simply hear about shutter failures the most. Much like when every Apple issue makes the news, whilst nobody reports on Samsung issues, unless their products start to catch fire.

[@stkuj]

I would respectfully disagree. I've been shooting the A7RV for over a year coming from the A7RIII. First, the AF and EVF (2x resolution) are far superior. But most importantly, AWB is even better and greatly improves the colors. Plus, improved menus, raw size options, improved IBIS and lastly what most photogs rave about is the tilt/fully articulating rear screen (that has higher resolution). In summary, there's are $500 difference between the two - personally, I feel its worth paying $500 for the A7RV; rather than a 5 year old camera.

[@TheHybridShooter]

I wouldn't necessarily say that we disagree, I agree that the A7R V is a better camera in many ways and with 500 USD difference a better value. As I have explained, I just appreciate the simplicity and small size of the A7R IV.

[@tonyselwah6420]

I've owned the a7r3,4, and 5, and I absolutely loved them all. The 3 and 5 were the best for me, though.

[@AlpsLifee]

thinking of getting this to pair with my fx3

[@Kaisolostudio]

You won’t regret it! I got an a7siii to complement my a7riv

[@uncommonsimon5775]

That's Bratislava !

[@Casmael01]

That’s numberwang!

[@AlexMcDougallPhotography]

Would this be any good for wildlife photography?

[@thejaebeing]

You can get a small rigs frame and arm that allows you to attach you phone with video USB adapter to make the Sony a 7riv have a flip screen.

[@TheHybridShooter]

@@thejaebeing I don’t water to have a flip screen.

[@Eikenhorst]

Given I just found one for sale almost brand new for less than half the price of an A7Rv and I never shoot video, this helped me. Now I have to think about Lenses....

[@smalltalk.productions9977]

thank you for the effort and the sharing. i am an appreciative subscriber. if i may ask. does the Sony A7RIV have S-Cinetone? thumbs up.

[@aboynamedjamil]

It does not.

[@TravisVarga]

Just did a video highlighting the 8k features. Will be interesting to see how the canon r5 ii compares!