Why I returned my Sony A7 IV (APRIL FOOLS VIDEO)

Note to humorless people- this video came out April 1st, take a hint.
Note number 2: I know how to work a camera. I am not an idiot.
I actually DID return the A7 IV. Not because I didn't know how to use it (that was called HUMOR) but
1. because of the stupid extra-step lower mode dial that requires a third button to be pushed in before it even turns
2. It DOES overheat (I said it doesn't but it does)
3. The Eye AF is no better than my A7C or A7III with updated firmware (I wanted to see if it was)
4. The EVF viewfinder is no better than the A7III to the naked eye (I wanted to see if it was)
5. 33 MP is not a noteworthy jump from 24MP
6. I don't need 10000000 MB/s codecs
A7 IV owners will obviously try to validate their overhyped purchase, well I'm glad you like it so much. I returned mine and that's that. Now chill and stop taking this video so seriously.
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[@tomhill9027]

Markus, I'd just like to say that most of us here truly appreciate you, your enthusiasm, your willingness to share your vast experience, and the generosity of your time. Most of us aren't watching for your giveaways, but it's fun. Your inspiration to generate creativity without the need for all the fancy stuff is your message. You proved it when I watched your videos when you used to use make ships out of paper! Thank you from the Master Plumber from Boston!

[@androidgameplays4every13]

Markus is the guy, the anti-influencer, the pattern-killer, you're my hero Markus, thanks for sharing your amazing content.

[@MarkusPix]

My pleasure!

[@outtamichellethevoice]

I absolutely LOVE your honest feedback. We really need more of this from "influencers". I appreciate your candor and humor! 💚💜

[@markdbey]

That is insane!! With regard to the ungrateful peoples receiving gifts from you and not saying thank you… I couldn’t imagine. I LITERALLY said thanks AGAIN to a guy who HELPED me purchase my FIRST camera the other day. I got my first camera 6 years ago and the guy contributed the most to my go fund me campaign and I’m still grateful to this day. That’s crazy…

[@brianmillerspeaks]

It's wild. I also spent my own money on the A7IV, and the primary reason I love it is the exact mode dial switcher you dislike. As a content creator who constantly switches between photo and video, I love storing 3 distinct memory recall settings for each photo and video. On top of that, having the custom buttons do completely different things for photo and video (like AE and White Balance lock in video, when I have no need for that in photo mode). This camera was definitely made for people like me.

[@EyeLensWeddingVideography]

this video was a April Fool's joke

[@iKendel]

Markus, just wanted to say thank you, and much love for all you do. You are beyond appreciated, valued, and trusted here on KZbin ♥️

[@MadetoRamble]

It's funny to me that pretty much all of the reasons you don't like the A7iv, are the reasons I do like it. That stills/movie/S&Q switch was a bit of a game-changer for me, especially using the custom settings. It allows me to switch from photo to video much quicker, without having to dick around with changing the settings all the time. The additional megapixel count seems to make the footage look more detailed without adding additional sharpening, and it also makes the APSC mode a lot more viable for wildlife stuff. I've found the autofocus pretty good so far, at least for wildlife. I'm not all that much into portrait photography. I never really had too many problems with my Sony A7rii or my A7c overheating, and I used both to film long event videos, so I don't see much of a change there. Comparatively though, the viewfinder is a huge step up from the A7c. That viewfinder was pretty much unusable. My experiences have been great so far, but I will acknowledge that the button layout and menus are nowhere as intuitive as my Panasonic GH5. I could pretty much take photos and video with my eyes closed using that camera

[@hiawrj]

Same :D

[@markshirley01]

Its a poor dial design you just don't know any better. Nikon you flick a switch your thumb you dont have to look up to a dial on the top of the camera you just use your thumb and it automatically saves your last settings - thats it - its the fastest way to switch.

[@hiawrj]

@@markshirley01 hmm, but I'm also just flipping a switch now, to go from stills to movie mode and to slowmotion mode. I hate that I have to push in that button to do it though. I don't understand why dials needs to have buttons. I just want to turn them. The thing I dislike the most about the a7 IV is the build quality of the rubber, the card slot door being janky and the hdmi door flapping far out. This is not a problem in my other Sony cameras. Even the a7 III had better card slot door and rubber grip material.

[@superzero4250]

So what about the immediate preview issue, which was his main concern, and the eye auto focus that was basically the same, yet touted as better… …

[@hiawrj]

@@superzero4250 You can just turn that on. Eye AF is better, and and works from slightly further away and in more video modes and theres now tracking. But a7iii eye af is still very good. Also more af calculations per second, 60 now compared to 20 before. So when you rapidly track focus on something coming towards you, then you will see better results. A7iii is still very good and a7iv isnt perfect either - but it is better on everything except for maybe built quality.

[@RockyColaFizz]

Lol. The video/photo selector switch is literally one of my favorite things about the camera. I do about 50/50 video and photo. As with so many things in life, much comes down to personal preference

[@WordGirlPhotoEdits]

Ahh, your voice is so cute in this video! You always succeed with entertaining us. Thank you 😊

[@ByStephenJones]

I hear it

[@OneManOneCamera]

Hey Word Girl, I subscribe to your channel and thanks for the tutorials!

[@WordGirlPhotoEdits]

@@OneManOneCamera hey that's great to hear!! What version of PhotoDirector do you use? Do you have any ideas that you'd like me to make a video on?

[@jb678901]

Well, Markus nails it again. He shows the average shooter that having the very best gear in town has nothing to do with making quality product. What he was able to do here with the GM1 wonderfully demonstrates that with proper lighting and setup, one can do some real magic. What a tremendous talent.

[@HotBrassandBullets]

Different Strokes for Different Fokes

[@jimharney1047]

Thankyou Markus for all your inspiring videos and awesome reviews!!!

[@alphaskwurl]

Markus, you're truly family after my own heart. I love that you shut down the stupid hype and show us things don't have to cost a complete fortune for us to enjoy photography. Just gotta be creative. Also, I've really gotta get a Lumix!

[@spec-productions5733]

It almost feels wrong that my smile grew bigger and bigger as the rant went on. I kept thinking that this was meant for tomorrow but was released a day early. I watched to the end for that "what the heck I'm keeping it" moment but then lost my smile upon hearing 85% don't even bother to say thank you when they win. So, on behalf of the voiceless (intentionally or otherwise), my hat is tipped and thumbs are up. Thank you! Oh BTW, neat trick with the pitch transposer, and I caught the snippet of normal you snuck in there for the briefest moment. Oh... and I do have the A7 IV and I'm keeping it, but it's not that exciting of a camera. Have had a bout with G.A.S. and also have an R5, Lumix S5, and S1h. That's it for me... no more cameras! (Until the next one is released, then oh boy.)

[@noxtrom]

I've said the same before... Would be the last one, the last one... 🤣

[@pndamonium1241]

Markus, thank you for being very objective in your reviews. I love your enthusiasm and your take on equipment and how little we actually need to get great results as the ones you get. I have a Sony A7III and wondered if it was worth the upgrade to the IV. Now I know, so thank you.

[@andrewdoeshair]

I totally feel where you’re coming from with the spec sheet thing. I’ve only done a few camera/gear reviews, from a perspective that my audience (hairdressers and barbers- not photographers) might appreciate and I regularly get comments from photographers telling me I’m an idiot because I talk about what it feels like to use the lens and how easy it is to pack for a day at the salon instead of reading the spec sheets and shooting test charts with it. I actually really appreciate that your reviews tend to be more like that and less about spec sheets.

[@peterguava]

I m super happy that we have at least ONE Guy (Marcus) who give us his honest opinion about a product. I have the same feeling that it is often not worth to "upgrade" to the new model. The only benefit I see in a new Model is that the "old model" will come down in Price. Thank you again for being the one who always give us your honest opinion . Saludos de Costa Rica

[@CharlieVN]

his opinion is a rush to judgement, and many things about his argument are subjectively wrong. evf is very noticeable if you manual focus a lot, camera preview is slow and turned off because people complained (sony listens), mode for stills and video makes it true hybrid camera, switching exposure modes in video has always been a pain and btw, three extra custom mode settings. the menu is hard to get because sony listens and rebuilt from ground up, tossed out the bad, in with the new. there are many subtle changes that make it vastly better, as well as a new orientation will definitely make users disoriented, it's a more improved copy of how panasonic does things. people selling off free stuff instead of the intended target is complete bs.

[@realmadera]

Well if you're a photographer only no need to upgrade. But a hybrid shooter will love this camera. 10bit recording, flip out screen, and 4k 60 yeah I know it's cropped but still better than not having it. Face detect AF is a major improvement. Try taking a group photo at f2.8 with the a7iii and then try with the a7iv. The dial Markus hates is heaven sent.

[@jamesbrooks4125]

I wish these people would show how the picture looks to me that what I want to so he just like the rest of those you tube guys no pics showed

[@pndamonium1241]

@@realmadera Why are you taking group photos at f2.8? how big of a group are we talking about? are they all in line?. These are things we need to know.

[@realmadera]

@@pndamonium1241 why not when the cam detects most if not all the faces? Group size varies shooting night clubs and bars couple to maybe group of 8-10 . Not always a straight line.

[@miklosnemeth8566]

Sony made an enormous mistake when they made and released A7III with so much brilliant features. It practically brought the entire industry including Sony itself, into a very hard situation. How can you justify enough any camera buyings after A7iii? I sold my A9 which cost 2.5 times more and bought an A7III a couple of years later.

[@mygiguser]

That was a great rant! I loved it! THANK YOU !!! I always think it's just me that notices all that crap out there that never works when you need it. Love your channel and videos!!!

[@alexandermedina9886]

Hey Mark! I have been watching you're videos since the Lumix G100 review you made when it was new. I was very pleased with my purchase too! Fun little camera! Another thing I would like to add is that you do not have to make giveaways! We will always watch you videos regardless, because how true and informative you are! I appreciate the contents you make and I'm sure looking forward to you're newer videos! Keep up the great work 👍

[@fastcat9805]

Wow that's sad to hear nobody says thank you. Thanks for making cool videos markus. You inspire me to have a better work ethic.

[@newfoundmass]

Why does it feel/sound like everything is in x2 speed?

[@MarkusPix]

uhh hmmm...

[@kriswingert1662]

As always, thanks Markus for being our go to guy for gear and advice. I personally have not won any giveaways, but it is really cool you do it out of the kindness of your heart. Looking forward to the next video!

[@eguitarstar]

Hi Markus, many here appreciate your work and what you do for the greater community. I for one, don't watch or follow you because of your giveaways but rather watch due to your good content, your experience and your knowledge that you share for free and that is greater than any product giveaway. Thank you for what you do and your time.

[@sclogse1]

This is a REAL B&H customer story.

[@MirageProductions]

It actually sounds as if you increased the speed of your footage a bit in order to enhance your frustration. You might want to give the .Panasonic Lumix S5 a try over the Sony A7111. Far less money and the photos seem to be more brilliant. The screen really is brighter also. Mainly using it as a B camera for video and really impressed with it.

[@tbates7053]

I was thinking the same thing. This is not his normal speed voice

[@TimotheosEnterprisesMedia]

I don't know if you would like it, but I use two Lumix S5's. I find the S5 very inspiring to use... and I come from film to the Canon 7D (grrrrrrr, which I had for years but did not care for it,) to the Lumix S5.. I personally love the S5.

[@noxtrom]

😁

[@mohammedtaher2802]

@@noxtrom I'm watching at 0.75x 😁

[@MirageProductions]

@@TimotheosEnterprisesMedia Recording 10 bit 4.2.2 in the camera is pretty amazing for under 2 grand, plus accepts anamorphic lenses.

[@joelategan]

Man i just love your take on everything. Markus for KZbin president. Stay authentic. Thats what the world needs.

[@philippesandmeier3736]

Markus, I love your enthusiasm and candor, no question. Just be careful you don't pop a gasket. I've never seen you as agitated as in this video. You're speaking 50% faster than you usually do.... We want your videos to keep on coming.

[@ChristianHammad]

Sorry it didn't work out for you Markus! I personally upgraded from the a7ii so it was a vast improvement for me with respect to pretty much every detail. I hear you about the menus being a convoluted mess at first. One thing I do love though is that Sony has added custom menus so you can add any setting to a personalized tab for QUICK and easy access. I think they recognized from all the feedback they received that their menus can be challenging to navigate which is why they offered this genius fix. The setting you were looking for was under [Setup > Display Option (Yellow brief case) > Auto Review.] As you can imagine, this is indeed buried in the menus, which is why I love their new custom menus. Eye AF - Sony released new firmware to address their eye AF literally today. It's been a known issue in Sony circles. As you mentioned the "influencers" definitely did not bring this up though. Infact, it's not really been discussed in the mainstream camera channels at all. Love your videos Markus, thanks for putting out content!

[@crazygeorgelincoln]

Customisable button means less buttons . And the ones there are not labeled with what they actually do.

[@EyeLensWeddingVideography]

April Fool's joke

[@smartballet]

A7С works simply great!

[@eternalpupil7474]

this was literally my FAVORITE video of you...the honesty is refreshing. i have become attracted to rants lol. great review

[@80strum]

Dear, Marcus, I discovered the your channel new. Your camera analysis is very good. You have very skillful comments compared to other youtube channels.

[@yourmatetom]

I’ve been wanting to upgrade my a7iii for a while (mostly because of the battery life and flippy screen). Any recommendations? (Must be a Sony camera since I’ve invested too much into lens lol). Great video as usual mate.

[@agenericaccount3935]

Recommendation? Amazon for a couple more batteries, and waiting until further refreshes.

[@YakAlmighty]

A7iv for is great I don’t agree with Marcus on this video and I shoot professionally both video and photo with it

[@amirleon996]

@@YakAlmighty I don't agree with this video either, and I don't have one.

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

I have 3 a7iv's and 1 more on back order. I love them but I also have the a7siii so the 4k 60 crop is not a factor for me. I mainly do video. The battery life is not as good on these as it is on the a7iii.

[@yourmatetom]

Thanks for the tips guys. I’ve decided to just buy an extra battery or 2. This camera is still a beast!

[@ERA_Productions]

I love how it’s just sped up LMAO 😂. Honestly I don’t even have plans to switch the full frame, I’ve still got an A6300 and have really no plans to upgrade right now.

[@squeekydoorproductionsreco8027]

you the man thanks for always shooting it straight

[@floydbrown2142]

Hey Markus, thanks for your instructional videos. Always an education watching; your experience matters and delivers.

[@Princeton_James]

Some good points but also a lot of the complaints sounded like user error. I mean, yes the menus are convoluted but once you set them up they are good. Most cameras don't have auto review initially set up.

[@inwardlens]

Sorry the A7IV didn’t work out for you. I’ve been really enjoying mine since the beginning of the year. The viewfinder is indistinguishable from the A7III for me, but the AF is definitely much better and I actually love the stills/movie/s&q switch for assignments when I need to switch between video and stills quickly because exposure, picture profile, etc settings are separate for each and it makes it much faster.

[@mrphoto]

Funny as this is one of the main reasons I've been eyeballing this camera. An actual "faster" way to get to the video/photo option of the camera. The video and photo selections are completely opposite of each other on the dial. It would be a different story if they were right next to each other. :D

[@3VAudioVideo]

The Movie/Stills mode is one of the top reasons I chose the A7iv too! It's my 1st full frame camera. I was eyeing the R6 for a year and just when finally getting ready to purchase it, the Sony was announced. My other Camera is an M50 Canon, but unlike the R6, it has the 2 modes right next to each other. The R6 you need to turn the dial all the way to the other position. I do a lot of my work in the dark, so the a7iv switch makes it so easy to select between modes. And I actually prefer the 4k60 crop, because I can get more reach at concerts by using my gf's APS-C Sony crop 55-210mm lens. It's small and stealth ;) I'm not the kind of person who likes to "upgrade" often so I'm sure I won't be "influenced" by anyone to get a new one for at least a decade or more.

[@mrphoto]

@@3VAudioVideo That is a great callout as I too shoot in a lot of low light scenarios. As soon as my tax return comes in, I'm adding this A7IV to my arsenal.

[@3VAudioVideo]

@@mrphoto Sony improved their menu system and made it touch screen, like Canon's (still not as good as Canon's but close). I prefer the flip out screen overall (but would be OK with the tilt up too, and sometime do prefer the tilt up) and I love that you can assign which settings carry over between still and movie. It's not the perfect camera for everyone, but it is for me. I think you'll love it! BTW, I am pretty sure this was just an April Fools joke because what he said about the camera is not all true. I can easily shoot videos in stills mode, find the setting to allow me to immediately and automatically see a preview of the photo I just took and the menus are much easier to use than the older systems. Plus this camera overheats a little quicker than the older mark iii. I'm waiting to see when and how he reveals that it was a joke, ha ha.

[@kingmedinatraining7987]

I'm glad I found your channel. I will be buying a Sony a74 soon and get into photography and videography. I found your channel by researching the Batiis 85mm 1.8 and your page come out. You have a very unique perspective and straight forward approach. I also been learning a lot while binging on your videos.

[@3VAudioVideo]

April Fools!

[@mariogravina4495]

Great April 1st video he he. I get the point on the A7IV button changes. From a design point of view, any changes to current configuration has to be justified by a significant benefit that outweighs the change. This does not seem to be the case however, especially on account of all the marginal updates they made for this camera. Design Evolution is not something that gets passed from project team to project team, and end users pay the price for it most of the time. I'm also not a fan of those marketing goals where the teams commit to releasing a new model every x months/years, and do so regardless of the technological advances, even when few and far between (classic example is the Apple cultists who update their phones every end of year, with mixed results every time). Then you have the influencers and social media pushing for a product that 10-15% of those who own it use it for their actual job (be it photographers or videographers), with the incentive from the manufacturer. In the 1900s we had a name for those people, sell-outs. My favorite takeaway is that not only are most people humorless, but also that they put their focus on the tool, rather than the skill to get the job done. The fact that you were able to switch cameras and complete the shoot without hesitation or loss of quality of the final product speaks of that skill and experience, the tools themselves are only as good as the person behind them. "Sharknado would have been 1000 times a better movie if they had shot it with Panaflex" Said no one EVER. :P

[@nynty5]

I have been watching you for years and tell other people about you. I thank you for your time and expertise and style. You are amazingly practical and helpful. You are appreciated

[@MarkusPix]

I appreciate it

[@deblashbrook3209]

You can always rely on Markus to be to totally honest, and that’s a breath of fresh air so to you speak. And for those that haven’t thanked him for receiving a giveaway, well shame on you, you’re ruining it for those that would be so grateful for receiving such absolutely amazing gifts (that doesn’t include me btw, as I live in the UK) I would hope that at some point, we could all do something that’s so generous and to give something back, to those have been humble and so giving ❤️

[@johnnyh64]

You keep doing reviews like this and you’ll build a huge audience. Most people understand that “influencers” are really selling the product to us. We need unbiased perspectives both good and bad and you’re in the unique position of doing this for us. Thank you!

[@AllThingsFilm1]

The A7iv is a great camera. I love mine. It's put forth as a hybrid camera, but, I see it more as a video focused camera. For myself, it's great for my needs. The switch for S&Q, Video, and Photo mode is perfect. Each mode gives you the ability to program completely different settings for each of the buttons and dials for each mode. Not frustrating for me at all. That being said. I'm happy with mine. Cuz I'm a filmmaker, not a photographer.

[@YakAlmighty]

Yeah I don’t understand his frustration, the dial system is way better than previous ways for hybrid shooting and just enable photo review from the settings lol

[@markshirley01]

Its definitely not a perfect switch - take a look how nikon do it - there is no faster or efficient way of doing it. I've seen all these Sony users banging in about this in disbelief

[@markshirley01]

@@YakAlmighty its just a badly designed switch that Sony users dont know any better about. See Nikon and how they do it. Every camera should do it that way.

[@Dragonwing007]

Best rant, Markus. Great points, and between the sound effects and how ticked off you are, your brutal honesty, and sense of humor continues to prove why your Markus Pix videos are awesome! Thanks!

[@stephenlewis9436]

Too funny and thanks for the insert about the GM1, have a good one!

[@EmberSkyMedia]

So to sum up the rant: He took his new camera to a professional photoshoot before learning the specifics of how his camera works...

[@mrphoto]

I think that was the most frustrating thing about the entire video. Your a professional and you did what? :D The first thing I tell my students is to read the manual or to at least play around with your new gear in practice. NOT with an actual paying client! He is right on one thing, the Sony menu system is rediculous. You do have a shitton of options but a beast to navigate.

[@medeeaweb]

Proffesional photoshoot? He does that? 🧐

[@MarkusPix]

I dont do professional photoshoots and nobody pays me

[@tmanF4]

@@MarkusPix you did mention that the photos wouldn’t pop up after being taken, and how that can mess up a professional shoot. Then you explained how it didn’t work when doing a session with other people. It stands to reason that, based off of the professional gear, the context of your channel (offering advice as an industry veteran using real-deal gear in the real world) we’d take your input as something that came from a pro photo shoot.

[@FX3user]

I agree. I downloaded the PDF and watched a number of videos from users who have already used the camera enough to provide an in-depth review. Then I went out and used it. It was like he took the driver's test for the first time without studying for the test.

[@legend240891]

30 seconds in and I know you would be everyone's true KZbin hero. Someone gotta open everyone's eyes about those influencers. Man I just wish more people know what you are doing for everyone here on KZbin.

[@AbdonPhirathon]

Love the image quality of this video! Your lighting is amazing, Markus 👏🏽👏🏽

[@robertgraves3215]

I just subscribed, and have been watching lots of various Vlogger "first camera " videos. The learning curve is indeed steep . But I agree it's more about the content and being helpful to people than showing off the newest and latest "kit". Your older video of the whole spectrum on "cheap to good" camcorders was funny as hell, but also quite practical. The amount of time you must have put into that is mind boggling. That right there is priceless. Our sons and daughters need to learn respect. Onward.

[@TheRocco728]

Sped up?

[@HGQjazz]

Thanks, Markus! I didn't win anything, but you're generous for giving so much away and for giving us real life reviews. Thanks !

[@PaulSafford]

Just wanted to say thank you for what you do, always a pleasure to watch and it saddened me to think you felt, even if in some small way, you’re not totally appreciated. I love the knowledge you share and also appreciate your lovely wife doing some modeling for the benefit of teaching the audience! Please keep it up 👍

[@ruifeliz6466]

Loved the rant brother! Can't say more than that. You're authenticity, enthusiasm, and transparancy are totally refreshing. Stay real, be well! I guess I did say more than that....bahahahaa.

[@ShutterFanatic]

Its too bad that people are jerks and non appreciative as you are so generous. What a shame but unfortunately doesn’t surprise me that they put stuff on eBay. Thanks for the good honest feedback on the a7iv. There are not many folks I trust to give honest reviews but you are one of the couple. Keep up the good content.

[@JjackVideo]

"Something given has no value." It's sad but over the years it's proven true to me time and time again

[@ftbalz]

Makes sense from your descriptions. I'm not a Sony guy, but I feel like I have seen other youtuber's talking about that camera not being as good as advertised. It's very interesting... Thanks again for bringing honest experience and information to the public!!

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Just curious, is this video sped up some? If so how much? Or maybe it just sounds that way. Thanks!

[@MarkusPix]

10%

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

@@MarkusPix Gotya! Thought so. Thanks!

[@Ataraxia_Atom]

I like it but not enough to upgrade from my A7iii. Thank you for the opinion Markus.

[@kippen64]

Agree with returning the camera and not giving away. Having people sell your gifts must be super frustrating.

[@lydiatwina1227]

It is good that you do these video on your experience. And shame on those who has not said Thank you for the Giveaways you do. Your kind hearted. Not only for taking time for packing and shopping. Also taking them to be shipped out. Blessings

[@bobbygindenver7208]

Yep, it's official!! You are the man!! All though I'm new to your channel, it's so clear to me that I get the most value out of your content, so hear me when I say thank you! Your stuff is great my friend. Keep it coming, BobbyG

[@MustWorkWeekends]

While I agree there is a frustrating learning curve with the A7iv it is in fact an amazing camera. As a hybrid shooter and as someone who has used digital cameras for as long as they have existed...I can honestly say this is the best camera...by far...I have ever owned. Just as you said in your audio series you need to learn how to use it and not expect to just turn it on and have it produce the greatest results. I honestly think you would love this camera if you would put in the work to learn it and get it set up the way you like to work.

[@videogame-techreviews]

@@truthseeker6804 the camera allows you to have different custom buttons and presets for video. It’s a positive; but it is a different workflow.

[@MarkusPix]

I don't need to learn there is an extra step knob I dont want and you have to push in a second knob just to turn the damn thing. I don't need to learn anything to see the viewfinder is no better. I know how to use eye AF and its no better than the other cameras with updated firmware.

[@JonGrandeMedia]

@@MarkusPixthis is the key right here. In the end, it's all about preference. Personally being able to switch between video and photo with the seperate customized button layouts would be faster and a benefit. But you're an old pro who has an established method. Who would want to hinder and mess with a system that is proven to work for an artist? That's your flow

[@videogame-techreviews]

@@MarkusPix The click in to twist for setting movie and photo isn’t my favorite thing ever either. Did you change the viewfinder to the highest refresh rate and adjust the diopter?

[@hiawrj]

@@MarkusPix The new dial knob should be standard. Not having access to all the different modes while shooting movie (except from the fn menu) makes no sense to me - a7iv fixed that.

[@vladislavvelchev]

Very thankful for this review 🙂 !!!

[@geofftonks8960]

thank you for an honest review, as always, we need you mate!

[@WitoldHojda]

Today I saw your material for the first time. He is great! I also have the A7c and I am very happy with it (the previous A6600 camera) the operation is very similar so it is super mastered. And I'm sorry no one thanked you for the gadgets sent. Thank you for the great video material :)

[@MarkusPix]

Welcome aboard!

[@underthedrone2735]

Your honesty is appreciated. Thank you!

[@linkfactors]

I love that you're just so real. Or at least you seem to be, Lol. Thank you for being your genuine, authentic self. Appreciate what you do.

[@WoolyProductions]

Thanks for the honest review!

[@youranonymous931]

Kasey of camera conspiracies always talks about you. I hope you continue giving him stuff. Love his channel and also yours!

[@ClipTellerMedia]

Hey Markus, I always like to watch your videos, because I learn new things every time, I am a 43 years old guy who is just getting into video and I do appreciate the time you spent to make these videos.

[@MarkusPix]

You're a young wippersnapper! 😊

[@sonyajones]

Thank you for this video! Appreciate you for doing these.

[@kbarrett1844]

Markus is a great guy who isn't afraid to share his mind. I really appreciate the candor and wish that more KZbinrs would do the same. With that, I personally like my A7IV quite a bit.

[@marinrealestatephotography]

Thank you, Markus. Haven't won anything, but always learn a lot from your videos.

[@coachrollieworkouts]

Thank you for this video! Love that you don’t focus on getting the new latest and greatest. I’m still using the Sony A7ii for photos and the ZV-1 for video. Works great.

[@therealnagia2461]

I love you so much 🤣 this is the most real photography channel on KZbin

[@guyjordan8201]

Sad to hear the frustration in your voice over the camera and ingratitude of winners. My condolences and I hope that’s the extent of it and you can shake it all off. May your next camera be more fun. My wife just picked up a Sony Hx99; it’s small and capable and she is having fun with it and the super zoom in it. Happy hunting.

[@GerritSchulze]

Even though I didn't get the April Fool's joke (it's the 12th today), I found your video quite funny. Thanks for giving some insight into your Sony collection. It's impressive.

[@Loko-kk7tl]

Lol ! I love your honesty brother 🖤. I appreciate that you use what you need. Personally the A7SIII is been my work horse and I'm saving to buy another one since I need one on a tripod and another the other on my Steady cam Frankenstein I put together. Never stop being your honest self and thank you for it ! I skip your videos for like 5 months at a time and then I binge for like a week straight haha to catch up. You still haven't adopted me btw! Been waiting for a few years 🤣🤣🤌. Don't get to worked up! Peace

[@ModMax69]

You the MAN Markus! Thanks for all the continued videos! We want director commentary on your movie!!!

[@tukangfotokeliling]

thank you for the honest review.. as always...

[@TheDailyDrift]

This is why I subscribed, you tell it like it is. I respect that.

[@markattardo]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

[@BillTheTechnoGypsy]

I too have been frustrated when I give away really good gear to people. They don’t seem to appreciate it. So at 67, I am in the process of setting up a “Creative Space” for my local community. I am structuring it along the lines of a Maker Space. I plan on passing on my knowledge by helping people learn and work with the gear and use my small studio. I will watch and find those that really need good gear and gift appropriately at the right time. I know you and Cara have helped so many people, including myself, and you have very little free time. But in my case, I am making the time. I pray that it will start to run itself over time and will hopefully help many struggling creatives.

[@johnlim9416]

I was wondering why your video was so strange and speeded up but i just thought you were angry. Got me!

[@kevindouglas443]

Appreciate the honesty and your frustration. I would imagine that some of the "influencers" you spoke of hesitate to be too honest with their reviews because of fear of having a falling out with the manufacturers. Who knows. And your right, who cares what the others think. Just keep doing what you are doing. It is appreciated and needed. Anyway have a great day.

[@NickPixelTV]

I love your honesty! Id rather buy to truly understand the experience 💪 many blessings

[@daveinportland]

I completely agree with you. Why the extra step? Most of the time I take any video it’s spur of the moment as something is happening. Thanks for sharing this drawback and have a great weekend.

[@GlowUrbanX]

My Man Markus, another great video and Rant...I think the first rant I have seen but all valid points! Was it speeded up a little this video? Wow that was a speedy Rant. haha. I love your courage on how you handle bad comments and the no thank you thing! I am totally with you on new kit thats worse or they remove what were the good features. Maybe the design geeks/engineers never use the dam camera!! Thanks for all your advice and help as always! Love your channel!

[@stanleyfamUK]

Very, very honest. A person with real integrity and nothing to prove and that is why I value your views, reviews, rants and raves Marcus - I don't want giveaway's BUT I am very, very thankful to you sharing the most valuable commodity - experience and advice! Cheers mate.

[@stanleyfamUK]

Oh, forgot to say - I have owned the A73 since launch and ordered the A74 in the hope of something so significant - I returned it. It is 10% better than the A73 at a push in some areas but what a huge premium you pay for that. I soon realised I was addicted to having the latest stuff. I think Sony did this as a parts bin, to keep up to speed with instil demand from the influencers to review and earn dosh - it has small increments of improvement - sensor, autofocus (hmm), flippy screen (hmmm) , A7S3 grip, better menu system (hmm). The A73 will go down as a milestone camera that had a huge impact on the market and just look at those second hand prices and you can still buy new. The 4 will be forgotten as an incremental step to the A75 or 6 in 2024 (that will be worth waiting for as it will be a parts bin from the A1 lol ). There you go no chance of Sony sending me free gear now!

[@circuslife888]

Another honest video, Markus! I appreciate it. I'd love to own that Shure microphone but I'm in the Philippines. Congrats to the one who'll get it. Cheers!

[@PingeMusic]

Love the honesty so thanks or the video. Be safe and skilful. Pinge

[@shanec4441]

Thank you for being honest with reviews

[@TheNewCamera]

Thank you so much for the Honest Review of the Sony A7 4 Camera, love your content

[@freshiematamis5139]

Awesome video as ever. This is the first in youtube for a7iv. Keep it up, like before win or not, thank you. 👍 😊 just doing videos for review is more than enough for most of us. 👌

[@RedPillRachel]

I love your honesty! Thank you

[@Rodge948]

Thanx Markus! its nice to hear commom sense. great work! i have a7c.nikon z 6 leica Q2 and Lumix LX 100 II and cheap fuji. 16 mp ...

[@woolyub]

Great review & thanks. Saved me some money👍👍 Hey & people should always say thank you for gifts, so totally agree with your thinking.

[@hiimsloppy]

I find a lot of value in your videos, I'm just starting a channel, attempting natural growth only and you're the only photography channel that really putting it out there as it is. I really appreciate it! Maybe i'll see you around town sometime (if you're still here in Vegas)