Why I Chose Sony Full Frame (Sony A7IV) over Canon/Panasonic - My whole Journey!

📹 Welcome to my channel! In this video, I take you through my journey from filming with a smartphone to upgrading to a full-frame camera, specifically the Sony A7IV. Join me as I share the considerations and thoughts that led me to this choice, and why intensive research and planning are crucial when making such decisions.
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🎥 Equipment Used (Amazon Affiliate Links (*)):
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‪@PeterMcKinnon‬ ‪@mattih‬ ‪@PotatoJet‬ ‪@MarkBennettCameraCrisis‬ ‪@geraldundone‬ - thank you so much for your awesome content!
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💡 I'll also discuss the importance of considering your use case when selecting a camera. Do you really need a dedicated camera, or is your smartphone sufficient for capturing those precious moments?
🔍 After extensive research, I initially considered Canon and Sony options, including the Sony ZV-1, known for its compact size and impressive 4K quality. But as my skills evolved, I yearned for more control and better quality, leading me to explore full-frame options.
💭 Delving into the full-frame realm, I considered the Canon EOS R6 Mark II, but concerns about compatibility and functionality for videos pushed me back to Sony. The vast lens selection and third-party options drew me further into the Sony full-frame range.
🎥 Join me as I navigate through the Sony A7 series, A7R series, and A7S series, each offering unique features tailored to different needs in photography and videography.
📌 Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
2:04 - The selection of Cameras, is your phone enough?
3:55 - Sony ZV-1 Point & Shoot for Videos?
5:59 - I almost bought the Sony A6400 APS-C, but...
6:45 - Canon or Sony: Full Frame OR maybe Panasonic?
8:30 - Canon EOS R6 Mark II - Top Notch?
11:06 - Sony A7-Series a brief overview (A7R vs. A7S)
12:02 - The Sony A7IV - Resolution, Stabilization, Features, Colors and much more!
16:11 - Finally: Why I chose the Sony A7IV!
18:16 - Would I replace it for video with another cam?
19:17 - Outro and thank you so much for watching!
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🌟 Thank you for being part of our community. Stay tuned for more tech and camera content, and remember to cherish those memories, no matter the equipment you use. See you in the next one!
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[@christianeggbauer]

Hey everyone! Thanks for tuning in to my journey to the Sony A7IV! 📷 I'm thrilled to share my experiences and insights with you all. If you enjoyed the video or have any questions, feel free to drop a comment below. And if you're new here, don't forget to hit that subscribe button and turn on notifications so you won't miss out on future content. Let's keep the conversation going! 👍

[@therealdeal4492]

Hey great video.. I chose the A7cii for the better AI focus and the updated stabilization...

[@christianeggbauer]

Thank you, also a very good choice; spec wise it is a A7IV with more features in a smaller body 👍 awesome, some things are missing though like the dual card slot… Thanks for watching!

[@therealdeal4492]

@christianeggbauer yes is a trade off really...

[@christianeggbauer]

@@therealdeal4492 I can imagine; at that time I bought the A7IV the CII was not out, also not the ZV-E1 which would be a great alternative to the S series 😄👍

[@therealdeal4492]

@@christianeggbauer I use for pics then video..or yes I would have gone with more of a video type system like the zve1 etc

[@joelg0114]

Great videos Christian. What settings do you use to record a video on the a7iv. I been trying to figure it out. If you can help me out.

[@christianeggbauer]

Thank you so much. Honestly when I am recording Outside I go with aperture priority mode ‚A‘ when I have no ND filter with me and the lighting conditions change. I also use then auto white balance and auto ISO and most of the time I set the correction to +0.7 or +0.3 but I always have my Histogram on. I think I explain this in my ND Filter Video or Camera Basics. On the go also no picture profile. When it is getting darker then I switch to M manual mode and go with shutter 1/50 and 30fps, Auto ISO as well, but max 12800; see my ISO video 😄 when I use an ND filter and it is dark enough you can also use M and then you have nicer motion blur. I hope that helps 🫶

[@Shailendrarv]

if you are ataking about specific camera for eg. a7iv don't start wit what I need a camera because every know that, I just ant to know why sony and not other two. i hope it helps you

[@christianeggbauer]

Thank you for the hint ❤️