Sony A7RIV | 8 Tips & Tricks you need to know
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- Опубликовано: 9 июл 2024
- Showing you 5 HIDDEN new A7RIV features and the 3 biggest questions you had on the Sony A7RIV
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Here are the new features we will be talking about in this video!
Real time tracking autofocus, video custom file naming, my dial settings, custom focus frame colors, RAW & JPEG files sizes, overheating, and MORE!!! Hope this video is a help to all you current and maybe future A7RIV owners 
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Thanks for the video Dan, great info.
This will help so many people ! Especially if it's the first time buying a sony!
Coming into this brand new, but just bought the A7RIV, so thank you so much for these videos. A lot of info to digest for sure, but I feel these vids will help lead to success!
Dan, thank you!!! I've been looking around for something to help reduce the learning curve on my 7RIVa. As you stated the menu is a challenge. I learned so much watching this video, I immediately downloaded your file. Can't wait to get the most out of this camera thanks to you! Looking forward to more videos.
Thanks a bunch! Just ordered your A7RIV guide! HUGE help
Thank you so much!!! So glad it helped
Super informative and helpful 🙌🏽📷🎥🔥🔥🔥🙏🏽
Very good review! It is helpful for people like me. Thank you!
Great review, "like allways". Very informative.
extremely useful and the camera menu guide is a must to download !!!!
You saved my life!!!!! Your tip about continuous mode for tracking sorted my problem with tracking.
Awesome! So glad
Very helpful, Thank you.
very helpful!
thanks very much a great help
So helpful ... specially im using sony for first after 13 yr with canon i hope so if you have more video for sony user trick & tips
Amazing...The Best Camera...
Great Tutorial on settings
Can't wait to trade in my a7RIII for this camera
Thanks for your honest thoughts and PDF (Hard Work)
best regards, rick
Thanks Rick! The more I did into this camera the more awesome new features I discover
I am getting mine tomorrow, can’t wait
Thanks bro! Just got the A7RIV and this was a lifesaver!
Awesome!!! Glad it helped. Enjoy the new cam!
Thanks for the menu/setup guide Dan! Well worth the $10! Great tracking and shortcut tips. Just purchased this camera with a couple G Master lenses. Looking forward to shooting with it!
Awesome Lee! Really appreciate that!!! Enjoy the camera
Here’s the net/net of it, Dan charges $10 for the PDF but it’s well worth it.
I just bought my A7R IV and his guide is awesome. It makes you realize that not everyone on RUclips who puts up an A7R IV video knows what they’re doing (albeit they’re well intentioned). For example, I have seen multiple videos tell you to set the RIV to AF-C, not necessarily true. If you’re shooting subjects that don’t move, you should use AF-S, if your subject moves, set it to AF-C. I haven’t heard anyone else mention this.
There are also some other great sections that self-explain why you might not be getting the focus from the RIV you think you should by just understanding what the damn setting really does.
Great guide.
Great Video. however, are you sure there is a low light performance difference between crop vs full? and as far as file sizes go, there is another option to consider if you need uncompressed, and that is aspect ratio. I believe that you can crop to 16:9 and reduce the file file size.
By the way Dan honestly, i'm new in photography and trying to look for videos helpful to beginners like me thank you. Liked and subscribed.
very helpful
I don’t see a link to you set up file for the a7r4 referred to in the video?
On the overheating issue, I have heard if you open or flip the screen a little it will vent the rear of the camera....try it out
Thanks so much for doing this video Dan. That was really helpful. Liked and subbed.
Appreciate that man! Feel free to throw out some content ideas anytime
@@learningcameras Here's an idea. Come out and do some vlogging with us on the West coast
@@fototripper That would be awesome! Definitely want to get in and join you on a workshop too!!!
@@learningcameras let's make it happen.
@@fototripper Seriously man, hit me up. Scotland and the other places you go are dream destinations so i'm 100% down. Looking at setting up a workshop myself out in Iceland later in 2020
Hi Mr. Dan Watson i really like this video because i learned new things and tricks for A7RIV which i plan to buy, while you are in the middle of this video you mentioned that you have all of the settings of your camera which can be downloaded including this Sony A7RIV which i really want. Please do me a favor to send me the link on where to get the downloaded file for my new camera, thank you very much, i really appreciate it. Carl from Manila Philippines.
Excellent vid. Subbed!
Thanks for the sub!
How do you get video to show up on a Mac book pro, when I bring my sd card over to my Mac book pro no raw files or videos show up
Got the Sony A7r4a thanks too you and this video |||| 🙂
I want to ask your favour to help me, How to set up “Shot result preview” ?
Thank you.
I was looking for a review and found you very interesting tips.. do you have also some experence with external recording on the atomos ninja V.. I'm planning to upgrade to the Sony A7RIV..
So there is no quality advantage to recording with the Ninja so it's mostly about just getting prores or longer record times
I got your Help Guide. But I couldn't load your Camset included file. I get an error of not being able to load. I even did a camera reset.
Hello, I just purchased your guide but I don’t see a link to download the setting you use for the camera so that I can add then to the camera I just bought . I am new to using cameras so inputting your settings as you said would be a great start so that I don’t start from 0
Hey! Go ahead and send me an email and I'll send you a link to download it if it didn't automatically send it when you purchased like it should have. Thanks!
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For some reason when I shoot video, it doesn't show a focus point or any tracking at all. Is there an option I'm missing? I shoot photos just fine with tracking and everything
Is there an updated download for the current firmware version of this camera?
Can you make a suggestion to Sony for some firmware that would allow for a 40 or 45 megapixel option on the A7r4
I watched 4 videos today trying to find what you taught! VERY NICE JOB!!! Thank you! $10 bucks for the Ebook is well worth it!
Appreciate that Cliff!!! Enjoy the cam
Dan where do I download you pf file for Sony A7RIV.?
If you firmware update you cannot load a previous save from a depreciated firmware?
hı Dan, ın my sony A7R4 functıon of touch operatıon settıngs is not allowed to change, what can be the reason for it :/ ? ı hope u give me an answer thank you.!
Dan thankyou for the great menu guide and educational video, I really appreciate it - I'm leaving Canon cameras and switching to Sony given canon do not support EF lenses with the new mirrorless range and I am heavily invested in primes. So, anything to ease the move from canon to Sony is appreciated, and so far, I'm really enjoying the Sony equipment. thanks again from Australia.
So glad it helped! Appreciate that and hope you enjoy the new camera!!!
How can I enable the eye AF for videos, thanks
Please let know if your ebook link / page is valid? Getting error after PayPal
What tripod mount is holding that screen?
Love from India 🇮🇳 dude, I just love your content..
Appreciate that Anil!
Pls help me out, I am getting much grains in pics while I click group photos in weddings.
Your setup is nice!
Thanks Damon!!!
Where can I buy the ebook on this camera. I just purchased this camera. Let me know, love your videos.
Thanks
Thanks so much!!!
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Hi Dan, thanks like always was useful and perfect. Earlier you gave me very nice advise about resolution of some cameras and today with a7riv again I need to know your professional opinion. Still to me image quality, dynamic range, and colour tones are just stunning. 1) Do you think 5div is better or at least same with lower noise and better dynamic range? 2) I’m fan of Fujifilm film simulation to make very artistic photos straight away from camera, no need retouching process, but still higher MP seems more important tome (XH1 - with amazing IBIS and XT3 with AF new features -mis not enough and still GFX100 is too expensive for me), don’t you think I should not compare a dslr with mirrorless cameras which is VS optical and Electronic viewfinder to edicted shooting with preview system rather than what you see = what you take? 3. All useful features seem came together in new a7riv as you described here and still I remember that D850 won in your last comparison video over 5div and a7riii. So, what do you say overall about a7riv? I would appreciate if you answer my questions separately. Thank you.
mrz 1342 depends on what you use the camera for (landscape, sports etc) and when (I.e broad daylight or lowlight night?)
From where can I download 29page booklet and also file of wht u have set ur camera so I can set my like urs
You can pick it up here! www.dan-sally.com/product-page/sony-a7riv-menu-help-guide
Hey Dan. Do you find that you are missing precise focus (I should say noticing it) with such a high pixel count camera?
I’ve only shot on 24mp cameras (a6300 and a7iii), so I would imagine the threshold for what appears to be precise focus is significantly greater than that of the Riv.
If you zoom in to 100%, it makes any focus misses more apparent but once you zoom back out or export that to a normal resolution, the result is no different than a 24mp camera. Itt's pretty rare that anyone would actually view my photo at 100% with 61MP except me zooming in on my computer either to check focus or do some pixel editing
Hi Dan, thank you for your content. Do you have anything specifically on FPS/film settings on the A7RIV?
Hey! I do not but I'll give you a big recommendation and that is to use the APSC crop mode a lot for video. It's insanely detailed especially at lower ISO. Otherwise, most of the same recommendations you would find in the A7III would also apply to the A7RIV
@@learningcameras Cheers, Dan... I'm planning to shoot a night-time piece on a 55m 1.8 soon, hence fiddling around with different fps... why is punching in on the crop setting so good?
@@NicholasPaulFranks Nice! So these high resolution cameras can't sample 62mp to create 4k video but in the APSC crop mode, they can which typically leads to higher quality video. That's the reason cameras like the video oriented A7SIII have low resolution sensors
@@learningcameras Brilliant - how did I not know that?! I've now customised C2 to crop mode. Cheers, Dan :)
@@learningcameras p.s. hence it's a misconception that cropping in this case is somehow comparable with digital zoom where noise goes through the roof?!
Thank you for this review. Just upgraded from a Sony a7iii. I can't wait to take some eagle shots with this beast!
I am planning on purchasing a Sony A7r iv soon, I downloaded your manual and it looks like that will help me. I have one problem I need to do focus stacking with it, but can't seem to find any info on that. Can you help me? thanks Mike
I don't think Sony does any automatic focus stacking actually. You would have to focus stack manually
@@learningcameras Or get CamRanger software/hardware
Hi Dan, What's your YT audio setup? I see a Rode mic boomed above you?
Yep! Rocking the Rode NTG5: bhpho.to/35bX7Tb into a tascam recorder
Converted to a DNG, you get similar (~60MB) RAW file sizes with lossless compression. Still unhappy these are our only options, and cannot think of a good reason lossless compression isn't the default on-camera.
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I love your videos Dan! I learn a lot from them. Thank you so much for the ARIV tips! Good luck!
Appreciate that Nate!!!
Hey would it be worth it to have your guide if it’s just the song a74 and not the R
For photos yes, for videos not as much. The A74 changed radically when it comes to video. Also the menu changed up a quite a bit. I'm working on one for the A7IV but it's been a lot more work than I expected lol
I have this camera and I wish I hadn’t bought it because it lacks focus bracketing. All the other major brands have this feature in their mirrorless cameras. How about updating the software Sony?
Where to find the setting file?? Not seen anywhere…
You have help this old man I am a pro now thanks
I never knew how to do the AF-C tracking right also the tap tracking on demand is insane, thx : )
I came from an A7III and it doesn't have it. I wanted the A6400 but a bestbuy salesman talked me out of it..
Glad this helped!!!
@@learningcameras It's definitely going to be important otherwise you risk mistracking when it matters the most. Sony should be the one having a video about how to do this real quick but pretty much with nearly all products released, everything isn't known. Should've seen what coding could be w/ with the BMW on US models. They've removed a lot of good coding that exist only in the European models with a software/firmware value change and nothing else. Also, with motor bikes, US or International versions are better. For some reason the Yamaha R6 can easily power wheelie in 1st gear w/ the Euro stock tune on Power Commander 3 but on Any other tune it doesn't power wheelie at all.
It's great youtube exist as it's the best we have at the moment.
I rarely shoot sports or any action/moving shots so shooting uncompressed RAW although insanely big file sizes the amount of detail and information in them is the whole reason I went with the RIV. Especially for landscapes its just uncompromised quality and cropping ability.
What mini Tripod is that?
I’m sitting and recording in the sun constantly and sometimes for 25-30min at a time. Never over-heated once.
Is the Menu for this camera the same as the A7R III ?.... Could I use the same Cinema Settings?
The menu is very similar but there are some small differences here or there like with AF. But it would apply in almost every way
@@learningcameras , Thank you!
Perfect work bro miss you♥️♥️
Do you think it's better than a73 in video or a73 will be the best?
Thanks! The R4 is slightly better in a few ways with a better screen, eye AF in video, and custom renaming of files. But that's not a lot considering the high price so I'd probably take the a73 and save the money for additional lenses. I'm guessing we will see an A74 a little later this year too
If I shoot compressed RAW will it be easier for Lightroom to edit these files ? Great video bro!!
Thanks! Yes and no...it is not easier for Lightroom to process compressed raw since it has to uncompress it to edit on the fly. However, it is easier for your hard drive if you are using a slow one since the files are smaller
@@learningcameras Good to know that bro. Thanks a lot for reply so quickly. Regards from Madrid , Spain!
All you need to know now is that there is no small or medium raw option and one uncompressed file is 122mb. Take 10 of those and 1gb is gone. Recently I took 4000 photos during one photo shoot. If I had this camera I would need 400 gb to store all that work.
Can you upload to social media with no problems?
Is there a trick to saving more than 1 settings file? For example landscape settings file, portrait settings file, wildlife,.etc. Would be great to just select a different settings file and save tons of time by automatically having custom buttons set up....maybe I'm just dreaming
what fps do you shoot your videos in? What about this video in particular?
Anything in the studio is shot at 24fps
Nice video - you can get the PDF guide direct from Sony for FREE
I will say Sony didn't have the guide when I put this out but even their guide is difficult to understand in a few ways and doesn't give any recommendations for what you should pick and why which I actually do. Mine is written a bit more for people who might not understand advanced camera terms so they are definitely not the same thing.
@@learningcameras Being a pro wildlife photographer -I do understand . Not trying to dis your sales buddy :)
@ 2:10 tracking in real time renders the focus hold button on the lens useless. Need to find something else to assign to it!
On B&H they’ve got a massive $1000 discount on the A7Riv right now if you have an EDU account
Nice! Thanks for spreading the word
Hey woah do these discounts change from time to time?? Like B&H will update it periodically?
whats the best lens that would maximize those 61mp? will sigma 35 1.2 be the best companion for this?
Yeah, Sigma's new lenses are crazy sharp. The Sony 135mm F1.8 is also one of the best around though a bit limited with that focal length
I doubt there is a best. The simple answer is get a high-quality lens and don’t close it down beyond about f/4. The more technical version of that is to use diffraction-limited optics and keep the diffraction blur spot diameter below the pixel stride on the sensor. I would point out that high sharpness means low depth of field, which in turn means that most elements in your image will be out of focus anyway. When you get to where you have to choose whether the catchlights on a subject’s eye or the eyelashes should be in focus, you might have entered a world of diminishing returns.
@@learningcameras Thier new 24mm G-Master is insanely sharp...
Where is download available for the guide?
You can download the guides here: www.dan-sally.com/shop
You don't need to put the camera drive mode to continuous shooting in order to use the lock tracking AF. It'll work in single shoot drive also.
It's grayed out on mine unless I do for some reason then
Settings file?
You don't need to be in a continue shooting mode for tracking.
I was amazed when playing with Sony A7RIV how much noise there is in the shadows of its raw files. Any sort of shadow recovery and the white specs (a result of lots of chroma noise being "removed" with raw converters) is absolutely terrible. I think these white specs are more offensive than just normal noise, about as bad as banding.
I noticed that shadows when brought up presents like a blue/green color :(
I spend the $10, how do I get your camera settings?
You should have been sent an email with a download link. If for some reason you don't see it, send me an email with the your name to contact@learningcameras.com
Just got your menu guide, even though I have an A9 and an A6600. Thanks! I think that their high configurability is both the best and worst point of Sony cameras. Configuring a camera to your workflow is a huge advance, but there’s a learning curve. We all survived the transition from pocket phone to smart phone; we’ll get through this one with some help from people like you.
Awesome!!! Thank you so much. Completely agree with you
I just got one on sale for 2200$ well 1900 the tax was 300$ though I thought it would have the new menu. A7iv might have been better
Thinking about switching shouting fuji had the a77ii before
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I think the A6600 has touch tracking too Dan, am i wrong?
Yes it does actually
Is there a difference in apps-c mode or just cropping after the fact? Any quality benefit in APS-C over just cropping? Sorry for the newb question!
There’ll be absolutely no benefit in terms of quality. The main benefits of shooting in aps-c mode would be:
1. Saves space, smaller files, camera can clear the buffer quicker when shooting. Your computer will be able to work with the smaller files more efficiently as well.
2. It gives you the framing there and then in camera - not really a huge benefit unless you’re maybe trying to learn a particular focal length and want to constantly see that as you’re shooting.
I can’t think of any other major benefits of using crop mode compared to cropping in post.
What shotgun mic are you using on the Rycote mount? Is that the new Rode VideoMic NTG?
It's the Ntg5 which is also new but I have the videomic ntg on the way and hope to have a video on it next week!
My touch screen for focus doesn’t work. It doesn’t give me the option. Is this because I have a prime lease?
There is a setting in the menu for turning on/off touch focus so check that. It should not be the lens unless autofocus is turned off. I believe it is page 10 and item "Func of touch operator" according to my menu guide. I do have the full guide going over every menu item on the A7RIV so maybe check that out geni.us/A7RIVguide
Dan Watson thanks mate. All done! 🙏🏼
I would have grabbed your pdf if it was like 5$ 10$ is a lot for an older camera.
the overheating issue is actually built in so that you buy 2 cameras ............use one while the other cools. smart Sony, smart.
Hi Dan - Thanks for your step-by-step guide... QQ? I tried changing my "Func. of Touch Operation" on my R4 and I get a message saying "This operation or setting not available as follows." Is there another item that I need to enable or a function dependency I'm missing? What am I not doing right? Thanks, sir.
Thanks!!! So definitely make sure you are in continuous shooting with AF set to servo and wide. After that, not exactly sure but I'll let you know if something comes to mind
Maybe touch screen needs to be enabled - i think it defaults off.
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Great video for all the obsessive-compulsive camera nerds out there but for average folk this is way to complex and confusing and overkill in obtaining great images. Sony and you obviously don't believe in KISS.
Camera nerds and pros are the target audience for this camera.
Does canon 90D have True-WDR in it?
just got one from BH for 2662USD. proud college kid loving my edu email.
That's awesome!!! How did you find that deal? Can't find the page anywhere that shows it
@@learningcameras It's called EDU special, only work if you have an edu email account.
@@learningcameras people are posting about it in the Sony groups on Facebook.
Do you know if that's just the holiday specials or of that is their student pricing indefinitely?
@@joselara4392 they still have it right now. I don't know when it's gona expire.
Have to say that 45mb for a jpg is just nonsense. If you put that in Photoshop and save at 12 quality you probably get half the size of that with the same exact quality. Also, this is the reason why heic will take on jpg
That did seam really high...it's almost compressed RAW. I know Canon is using HEIF in the upcoming 1DX which are 10bit so it will be interesting to see how much smaller/better that is vs jpeg