Top Secret Features of Sony's A1, A9 II, and A7R IV that nobody's talking about

In this video Sony photographer Gary Friedman talks about the pro-level features of the Sony Alpha 7R IV (A7R IV) and Alpha 9 II (A9 II) cameras that nobody's talking about. (These features appear on the newer A1 as well.) Included in this demonstration:
Downloading thumbnails and images while your camera is still off
Uploading your images automatically to your FTP server the moment you take them.
Captioning and keywording your images first before uploading to an FTP server.
(And a 4th surprise for owners of A9 and A9 II cameras only)
By now you're wondering, "What ELSE haven't people told me about these cameras?" Find out by reading Gary's incredibly-detailed (750+ pages!) on each of these cameras! Entire library can be found at FriedmanArchives.com/ebooks
Apps discussed in this video:
Sony Transfer and Tagging Add-On
Cnct. during Power OFF function
Bluetooth
FTP Transfer Func.
Imaging Edge Mobile

[@RyanFlanders]

Thanks for the "missing manual" on Sony cameras, Gary!

[@FriedmanArchives]

You're quite welcome, Ryan! And feel free to help spread the word about my ebooks for Sony, Olympus, and Fujifilm cameras! :-)

[@capricorndgf]

Congrats Gary,born to be a teacher..and a good one!!!

[@JRhill]

Thanks Gary, this is helpful, as always. This will make me look harder at the bluetooth power/transfer feature. Sometimes that ability to grab, edit, and share, without messing with wifi/cards/the camera/etc. is needed. On my A7RIV, I sometimes also use the FTP-to-mobile device option via Sony's Transfer & Tagging app as a way to have files - as I shoot - streaming to my phone in the background. When quick stops allow, I grab a few inside of that app to export into other phone apps for editing or social media and sharing. It's not a replacement for wifi, bluetooth, or card transfer, but an alternative for certain scenarios. The pro is, I don't have to do anything else to get the files because they're already on my device when I have a moment to review and share on the go. The con is that Transfer & Tagging app - right now - doesn't auto import all the files into your device's photos library (where the Sony ImageEdgeMobile app does). So, you have to export one by one. Sony should consider adding that feature to its Transfer & Tagging app. Thanks again!

[@joneclegg]

Nice video Gary! One thing that jumped out to me is the shutter speed on this is on the slow side so you're getting quite a lot of motion blur which can make the video look soft. Look forward to the next one!

[@MikeT-yy3]

Hi Gary, could you please show us all how to set up the various server you have on your camera. Direct to my Pad, Iphone via an Iphone hotspot and using a Rav File Hub to supply the hotspot when there is no local wifi available. Thanks Gary

[@FriedmanArchives]

Hi, Mike. My book on the two cameras provides step-by-step details how how to configure this. If you need additional assistance you can rent me for consulting. Contact me at Gary at Friedman Archives dot com for more info.

[@masterprintmaker]

Hi Gary , any pointers as to why the A9II EVF shows so many artifacts and has so little resolution especially when half pressing the shutter ?

[@FriedmanArchives]

What do you mean by "artifacts"? Icons cluttering the screen, or something else?

[@masterprintmaker]

@@FriedmanArchives artifacts such as purpleish blueish twinkeling in foliage and powerlines

[@FriedmanArchives]

@@masterprintmaker I've never experienced that. If it's not the Peaking Color function, then I have no suggestion.

[@masterprintmaker]

@@FriedmanArchives ok I already know what it is ... seems that problem is consistent with the A1.

[@trippalhealicks]

Fantastic video!

[@pauloclemente8892]

Thanks Gary

[@FriedmanArchives]

You're welcome!

[@photogenic2010]

You are right Gary, No one is talking about those rather obscure features, you are making it fun. You mentioned making "copy right" part of the Auto upload, could you elaborate on what you mean by that please ? (Australian user).

[@FriedmanArchives]

I mean image ownership information (copyright) can automatically be embedded into the EXIF info.

[@FAMUCHOLLY]

Thanks Gary!

[@MaestroDK]

My A7RIV connects fine to my wifi access point. But my Desktop PC which is connected via cable to the same network can't see it (does not show up for pairing when I activate pairing mode on the A7RIV). Can wifi remoting only work if *both* are using wifi to connect to the access point?

[@FriedmanArchives]

Yes, both have to be connected to the access point via wi-fi. I agree with you that it would be nice if your cabled destktop could be used too.

[@ajbid805]

Doesn’t have a global shutter...

[@PlanetIscandar]

*Gary Friedman* Your videos are always so great, but no reference on the "resolution" of objectives. I wonder if i can take advantage of the high resolution 42MP (A7R2 or A7R3) camera, by using a non-G objective, such as the Vario-Sonnar® T* DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA *AND* the old Minolta zoom 100-300mm APO.

[@FriedmanArchives]

The answer is yes, although newer lenses which can resolve up to 50 lp/mm will always look better when you examine your images with an electron microscope.

[@PlanetIscandar]

@@FriedmanArchives Short and very helpful answer (lp/mm was unknown to me and so i got something to search for). Thanks a lot!

[@hmoobs1]

Just checked the app for my A7R4 and it does not have the turn camera on/off feature that you mentioned. My app is the most current version 7.4

[@FriedmanArchives]

Email me if you want some troubleshooting help with that: Gary at Friedman Archives dot com.

[@AndreVandal]

What's the software you use to register the IPTC information?

[@garyfriedman4001]

It's free software supplied by Sony. Details are in the book. :-)

[@Grr8jon]

Great video

[@lawaynekimbro8179]

Hey Gary.. I purchased you Sony A9 ii ebook.. good read so far & very helpful/informative. I grabbed Capture One, but cannot find out how to upgrade to full version for $50.. looks like it’s $99 sadly. Unless you have a special link :)

[@FriedmanArchives]

Phase One raised the price since the book's publication. :-(

[@Nissan_Lev-Ran]

Amazing! We certainly have to set-up the Sony camera first (I own A7Riv) in order to enable these operations, could you please ellaborate more?

[@FriedmanArchives]

My book on the A7R IV goes into pretty good detail on how to do it. Did you find the instructions insufficient?

[@ChrisLeeX]

ok, take my thumbs up from that first tip alone

[@FriedmanArchives]

:-) If you liked that first tip, wait until you read the whole book! :-)

[@edigital40]

How do you color grade a9ii?

[@FriedmanArchives]

Any of the usual tools will suffice.

[@edigital40]

Do I record on neutral since there is no d log for post

[@FriedmanArchives]

@@edigital40 There are S-Log2 and S-Log3 curves that you can use.

[@edigital40]

Thanks for the help

[@huwmorgan51]

Does the photo download work with raw files or just jpegs?

[@jbdlr13]

I want to know this too. Anyone knows? Thank you!

[@IvanGRANID]

Thank a Lot!!!!

[@tagtheshooterphotography2540]

kinda upset cant get my a9ii to wake up with that bluetooth feature.. i thought i configure it and connected correctly :(

[@tagtheshooterphotography2540]

@@garyfriedman2005 u sure it works for a92.. i connected my rx0ii but a92 when trying to scan for the a9ii never see the a9ii

[@tagtheshooterphotography2540]

@@garyfriedman2005 just sayins scanning.. rx0ii works fine..

[@tagtheshooterphotography2540]

@@garyfriedman2005 yea i knew of that.. but yea i done tried on a9ii and rx0ii, rs works on iphone but a9ii doesnt.. on iphone or ipad,, i use imaging edge to transfer photos all time but just wanted to try the power on thing.. rx0ii turns on and off but a9ii doesnt connects. so did u do with a9ii or a7riv

[@tagtheshooterphotography2540]

man this on on off feature for me would be game changer for my a9ii

[@tagtheshooterphotography2540]

@@garyfriedman2005 i got it working.. whew.. now time to test it out...

[@alokkarnik1867]

you can do this with the a7riii and a7iii too

[@wkpad1]

A9II has a global shutter? seriously dude ... and you write books about cameras??

[@FriedmanArchives]

"Near global shutter". There's a difference! :-)

[@videogame-techreviews]

There are reasons “nobody” (very few people) use these features… Can you guess why!? Huh can you!? Smfh

[@maradonamartin9870]

U r cute gary