Great review of a great camera. Having read a couple of reviews of the new Nikon flagship camera, it is my opinion that Sony still has the best lineup of cameras and lens, third party included, of any of the major brands. There is enough overlap between models to satisfy anyone's needs. They are compact, lightweight, have state of the art sensors, displays and EVFs. Once set up, they just go. Autofocus is good enough to compete with anyone. Once in the system, you just pick the need and obtain whatever camera you need. All the lens fit without adapters, and the infrastructure is the best in the business. Maybe for the hard core journalists, the new Nikon flagship might work better because you can drop it off a tank and it will still work, but for everyone else, it is Sony by a mile/kilometer. The new A7 4 might cause some confusion between models, but I have a hunch that Sony will upgrading everything else by the spring time. Take care of yourself and stay safe.
I have had the original R4 snce sep 2019 and completely concur with your review. The detail is incredible and one can reframe & recompose and get several dfferent images from the initial image. Also very useful in pan animations & visual lecturing wherein one can pan and emlarge on details - sometimes I use things that I could not see either with the lens or naked eye. In terms of lenses there are many lenses that perform better on this sensor and this can include both budget & film era lenses. The samyang tiny series does very well - the 24, 45 & 75 too. The new sigma series I have the 65 and 45. Some of the tamron lenses too & AF is better than the earlier models. Apart frpm the sny 90 macro which does well at all distances many of the older sigma macros do very well (105/2.8 & 180/5.6) Further it has a built in aps-c camera so even n vdeo mode a prime lens can have different fields of view. I can put a 300mm (slr or new tamron) on my waist pouch and get sensor zoom in a very light weight setup. It is a very versatile camera and the more one uses it the more one discovers more f ts potential.
Nice review! Thank you and keep the videos coming! I wonder if would it be a bit confusing having both an old and new menu system when using a new Sony camera with this one. I have the Sony A7R4 and love it for the reasons you described in the video.
For a while I was having trouble getting sharp landscape photos with this camera at low shutter speeds but to anyone having that issue, make sure to turn on electronic first curtain shutter. It gets rid of all the shutter shock that happens around 1/60-1/320. 👍🏻
@@TheHybridShooter that makes sense as well. I keep it to EFCS since I switch rapidly from shooting landscapes to shooting action so I don’t want the rolling shutter effect. You are right though since electronic shutter will mean no possibility of shutter shock to begin with!
@@TheHybridShooter fully agree. Shot allways in full electronical shutter and have no problems. Only under artifical lighting I use the mechanical shutter.
@@ju2705s true. It was a mistake to turn it off when I first got the camera since I’m used to shutter shock not affecting my image, oops! Good thing I have it on now
Great work as always. Would love to see a bigger list of best lenses according to you for this camera. I pair it with sigma 24-70 and I’m not feeling on missing anything actually but this leads me on seeking for something really special to ad on my set. Checking on 24 1.4 GM lately. Anyway would love to have more info from someone I trust (in terms of RUclips)…… 🙂
Hi there. I am new to the channel, great reviews by the way. I just bought the A7R IV A, and have you noticed that in the front of the box it only says A7R IV and they don’t put the A? Do you know why is that? I looked on the internet to find out but I can’t find any explanation. Do you know?
@@TheHybridShooter Thank you. I currently have an A7RIII (I previously had an A6400). The autofocus of the A7RIII is already much behind that of the A6400. Where would you rank the AF of the A7RIV with that of the A6400?
Now I am looking forward to that unreleased lens 🙃 Totally agree with the IBIS setting, would love to be able to adjust this in any camera to the way I as a creator decide in the specific situation. One thing though: the tilting mechanism of Fuji and the new z9 would be the perfect solution for this camera in my opinion.
@@TheHybridShooter Thats right only for A7IV...so no upgrade for this camera since 2020. Have you tried the Tamron 50-400mm on this camera? Get good reviews
@@TheHybridShooter No options to shot small raw files...only ucompressed 125mb files or compresses who is around 65mb...that should be a firmware update
I prefer not to comment about DPreview, but the video quality in APS-C mode used to be significantly better on A7R III, so I think that some people just pass it on the A7R IV by association.
@@TheHybridShooter hmmm .. well although I’m no a video shooter and I didn’t notice an issue when I was shooting in FF but didn’t try the crop .. I might try it and see myself! Thanks for the helpful videos, good work.
Hi, thanks for this great video. Do you have any ideas on how to record video externally to the Atomos Ninja for example, with this camera? I own the regular (non A) A7RIV.
Great review. I'm looking to upgrade from my A7ii to the A7riiia or A7riva, I'm worried going from 24 to 64 megapixels will mean it will push my laptop to its limits, so I may settle for the A7riiia
Thanks for your informative, clear review of this camera! Tony Northrup says the sensor dust on his A7R4 is a constant hassle--he has to clean the sensor before every serious shoot. You didn't mention the sensor dust, so I take it this is not as big a deal in your experience?
You're welcome! No, I know how to change lenses properly, so that it not an issue for me. It is also not a camera specific issue, I have no idea why would anybody mention that.
@@TheHybridShooter Well that's fascinating. I shoot with a Canon 5D4 and sensor dust also not much of an issue for me. Is there anything in particular you do or avoid doing to keep your Sony sensors free of dust? Myself, I just follow common sense procedures, such as keeping the camera facing down as much as possible. Also, I try to switch lenses either in a room that has freshly changed air, or outdoors in a non-dusty place. Any further tips? Thanks. I am thinking seriously of moving to Sony and would like to know all I can about the sensor dust prevention.
Cool video, thank you. So basically, the A model offers just one upgrade, which is the better LCD screen, correct? All the rest is exactly the same as the original model. Another point is, that the camera can’t capture lossless compressed RAW, which is a pity for the storage management. You can shoot either compressed RAW, which is lossy, or uncompressed RAW, which is huge.
Yes, the only disclosed change is the screen. Working with compressed 61 MP RAWs would be extremely power demanding, so I wouldn't recommend that anyway.
@@TheHybridShooter I don’t think the A7R III can compress RAW in a lossless manner either, while competitor cameras with same megapixels can. But not a big deal.
@@TheHybridShooter Sure, 61 MP is the Sony only. It just sucks up a lot of storage due to lack of lossless compression. It is not a big issue, but I just say it would have been a bonus. Maybe in the future. The new A1 does offer it. I guess because of the much faster processor.
hi there thank you for the video. plz can u help me I have a insta360 one r one inch and all mods.i want to upgrade it to pro ish camera. up to 2k uk money. I want it for taking photos and videos of my work I'm a hard landscapr so things like new patios and driveways ex ex.any advice is much appreciated 🙂
Maybe I should geta a used IV A, instead of the new A7IV, "choices, choices." I am eagerly awaiting your review of the Sony 90 macro. Fantastic review!
When I switched from the Nikon z6 to the Sony a7riv I have had a grin on my face after every picture I take with the r4. I picked it up used a year ago for $2400 at my closest camera store. With it and the 90mm macro is great for portraits and detail shots at my weddings. Between it and the Sony 135mm gm they are the two sharpest lenses I have ever used. I picked up a a9 too and even though the auto focus is a lot faster on the a9, all those megapixels and details in the files from r4 keeps me always grabbing it over my a9. I thought about buying the new Sony a7iv and making it my back up camera but I know I will keep grabbing the r4 so I think I will keep what I have and wait to see if they come out with a new a7r5
I like also the APSc mode via button. 26Mpix is the same resulution like the Fuji x-t4 and some note worth because you have two cameras in one and also 2 lenses in one.
@Blob B If you need more reach, then crop mode is the way to go. i have assigned it to C3 button with one click its 2nd camera with more reach. Why you should waste time cropping after? :)
I own the a7r4a since 2 weeks and with good lenses the resolution is amazing. I have just to complains a) the menue isnt good structured and remember me at the 2nd Sony A7 versions b) missing touch functionality for menue inputs I am not sure if I will go back to Nikon Z 7ii or go a new way to the R5 but the lens collection for Sony is so much better... not an easy decision... Thx for your review. Jog
Hello Btw what country you live? Hard to trace accent really not sure Ok i think i know - slovakia. My guess was poland or austria pretty close haha but eurovea pointed location
For me this camera is a non starter. It’s 4:2:2 8 bit. The new a7IV, at a thousand dollar less, is 4:2:2 10 bit. The A7RIV is previous generation Sony technology.
10-bit is largely irrelevant feature for A7R cameras, this is a high-res stills camera, it is not competing with more video oriented cameras. It is not a matter of generations.
@@TheHybridShooter thanks for reply. Understood but I am looking for a camera that I would use about 65% still and 45% videos. I have been considering either the A7RIV or the A7IV. I think that for my intended use, the A7IV makes more sense. I would much appreciate your feedback and thank you for all your great videos. Keep up the good work.
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Brilliant as always! Thanks! Looking forward to your Sony A7IV test!
Thank you!
Great review of a great camera. Having read a couple of reviews of the new Nikon flagship camera, it is my opinion that Sony still has the best lineup of cameras and lens, third party included, of any of the major brands. There is enough overlap between models to satisfy anyone's needs. They are compact, lightweight, have state of the art sensors, displays and EVFs. Once set up, they just go. Autofocus is good enough to compete with anyone. Once in the system, you just pick the need and obtain whatever camera you need. All the lens fit without adapters, and the infrastructure is the best in the business. Maybe for the hard core journalists, the new Nikon flagship might work better because you can drop it off a tank and it will still work, but for everyone else, it is Sony by a mile/kilometer. The new A7 4 might cause some confusion between models, but I have a hunch that Sony will upgrading everything else by the spring time. Take care of yourself and stay safe.
I have had the original R4 snce sep 2019 and completely concur with your review. The detail is incredible and one can reframe & recompose and get several dfferent images from the initial image. Also very useful in pan animations & visual lecturing wherein one can pan and emlarge on details - sometimes I use things that I could not see either with the lens or naked eye. In terms of lenses there are many lenses that perform better on this sensor and this can include both budget & film era lenses. The samyang tiny series does very well - the 24, 45 & 75 too. The new sigma series I have the 65 and 45. Some of the tamron lenses too & AF is better than the earlier models. Apart frpm the sny 90 macro which does well at all distances many of the older sigma macros do very well (105/2.8 & 180/5.6) Further it has a built in aps-c camera so even n vdeo mode a prime lens can have different fields of view. I can put a 300mm (slr or new tamron) on my waist pouch and get sensor zoom in a very light weight setup. It is a very versatile camera and the more one uses it the more one discovers more f ts potential.
Nice review! Thank you and keep the videos coming! I wonder if would it be a bit confusing having both an old and new menu system when using a new Sony camera with this one. I have the Sony A7R4 and love it for the reasons you described in the video.
For a while I was having trouble getting sharp landscape photos with this camera at low shutter speeds but to anyone having that issue, make sure to turn on electronic first curtain shutter. It gets rid of all the shutter shock that happens around 1/60-1/320. 👍🏻
Even better option is to use fully electronic shutter for landscapes. I have been doing so for a couple of months and I haven't noticed any issues.
@@TheHybridShooter that makes sense as well. I keep it to EFCS since I switch rapidly from shooting landscapes to shooting action so I don’t want the rolling shutter effect.
You are right though since electronic shutter will mean no possibility of shutter shock to begin with!
@@TheHybridShooter fully agree. Shot allways in full electronical shutter and have no problems. Only under artifical lighting I use the mechanical shutter.
@@Alexrocks1253 yes thats true but fesc is standard as I know and remember.
@@ju2705s true. It was a mistake to turn it off when I first got the camera since I’m used to shutter shock not affecting my image, oops!
Good thing I have it on now
Great work as always. Would love to see a bigger list of best lenses according to you for this camera. I pair it with sigma 24-70 and I’m not feeling on missing anything actually but this leads me on seeking for something really special to ad on my set. Checking on 24 1.4 GM lately. Anyway would love to have more info from someone I trust (in terms of RUclips)…… 🙂
Thank you! I will make a video about my E-mount lens collection after I get the A7 IV.
@@TheHybridShooter That would be great…. Thanks for the reply…. (I meant a lens chart in pair with the a7riv not the iv)…..🙂
Hi there.
I am new to the channel, great reviews by the way.
I just bought the A7R IV A, and have you noticed that in the front of the box it only says A7R IV and they don’t put the A?
Do you know why is that?
I looked on the internet to find out but I can’t find any explanation. Do you know?
Thank you! Yes, Sony isn't really marketing A version as a new camera, so it should only say ILCE-7RM4A somewhere on the box.
Do you think the auto focus is much better on the A7Riv compared to the A7Riii...? I'm tempted to upgrade, great review as always 📷👍🔥
Thank you! Yes, the AF is significantly better in the A7R IV.
@@TheHybridShooter Thank you. I currently have an A7RIII (I previously had an A6400). The autofocus of the A7RIII is already much behind that of the A6400. Where would you rank the AF of the A7RIV with that of the A6400?
A7R IV AF is similar to A6400
Now I am looking forward to that unreleased lens 🙃
Totally agree with the IBIS setting, would love to be able to adjust this in any camera to the way I as a creator decide in the specific situation.
One thing though: the tilting mechanism of Fuji and the new z9 would be the perfect solution for this camera in my opinion.
Well done video...get my a7riv next week....have you tried it with Firmware upgrade 2.0 who was relesed yesterday?
Thank you! Yes, I have, but that is a FW for A7 IV, not A7R IV.
@@TheHybridShooter Thats right only for A7IV...so no upgrade for this camera since 2020. Have you tried the Tamron 50-400mm on this camera? Get good reviews
@@haak737 Well, there is nothing to fix, so there is no reason introduce FW updates. No, I haven't.
@@TheHybridShooter No options to shot small raw files...only ucompressed 125mb files or compresses who is around 65mb...that should be a firmware update
@@haak737 If you are interested in small RAWs, this is probably not a camera for you.
What is causing the flickering in EVF?
Difference between the refresh rate of the EVF and shutter speed of the camera.
What Freewell filters are you using?
Did you try video in crop mode ? I read somewhere that the A7r iv is better in crop mode for video
Yes, I have and no, it isn't. FF video still captures more detail, despite that pixel binning.
I prefer not to comment about DPreview, but the video quality in APS-C mode used to be significantly better on A7R III, so I think that some people just pass it on the A7R IV by association.
@@TheHybridShooter hmmm .. well although I’m no a video shooter and I didn’t notice an issue when I was shooting in FF but didn’t try the crop .. I might try it and see myself! Thanks for the helpful videos, good work.
Hi, thanks for this great video. Do you have any ideas on how to record video externally to the Atomos Ninja for example, with this camera? I own the regular (non A) A7RIV.
Great review. I'm looking to upgrade from my A7ii to the A7riiia or A7riva, I'm worried going from 24 to 64 megapixels will mean it will push my laptop to its limits, so I may settle for the A7riiia
very cool opinion, thanks!!!
Do you will buy and test SOny A7IV ?
Yes.
Awesome Video.
The Samyang 35mm was the first lens I got for my SONY camera, couldn't be happier about it
Thanks for your informative, clear review of this camera!
Tony Northrup says the sensor dust on his A7R4 is a constant hassle--he has to clean the sensor before every serious shoot. You didn't mention the sensor dust, so I take it this is not as big a deal in your experience?
You're welcome! No, I know how to change lenses properly, so that it not an issue for me. It is also not a camera specific issue, I have no idea why would anybody mention that.
@@TheHybridShooter Well that's fascinating. I shoot with a Canon 5D4 and sensor dust also not much of an issue for me. Is there anything in particular you do or avoid doing to keep your Sony sensors free of dust? Myself, I just follow common sense procedures, such as keeping the camera facing down as much as possible. Also, I try to switch lenses either in a room that has freshly changed air, or outdoors in a non-dusty place. Any further tips? Thanks.
I am thinking seriously of moving to Sony and would like to know all I can about the sensor dust prevention.
Cool video, thank you. So basically, the A model offers just one upgrade, which is the better LCD screen, correct? All the rest is exactly the same as the original model. Another point is, that the camera can’t capture lossless compressed RAW, which is a pity for the storage management. You can shoot either compressed RAW, which is lossy, or uncompressed RAW, which is huge.
Yes, the only disclosed change is the screen. Working with compressed 61 MP RAWs would be extremely power demanding, so I wouldn't recommend that anyway.
@@TheHybridShooter I don’t think the A7R III can compress RAW in a lossless manner either, while competitor cameras with same megapixels can. But not a big deal.
There is no competitor with 61 MP sensor. I don't know about A7R III.
@@TheHybridShooter Sure, 61 MP is the Sony only. It just sucks up a lot of storage due to lack of lossless compression. It is not a big issue, but I just say it would have been a bonus. Maybe in the future. The new A1 does offer it. I guess because of the much faster processor.
hi there thank you for the video. plz can u help me I have a insta360 one r one inch and all mods.i want to upgrade it to pro ish camera. up to 2k uk money. I want it for taking photos and videos of my work I'm a hard landscapr so things like new patios and driveways ex ex.any advice is much appreciated 🙂
Sony A7 III will be the best choice due to the lens selection.
@@TheHybridShooter thanks very much 👍 😀
Great review. I have bought this camera. I would like to know if it has real time eye auto focus at 1080p 120fps?
Do you think the coming A7RV will keep the same megapixel?
We don't even know whether the A7R V is really coming, let alone what resolution will it have.
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Is there any problem with the rolling shutter in the camera
Maybe I should geta a used IV A, instead of the new A7IV, "choices, choices." I am eagerly awaiting your review of the Sony 90 macro. Fantastic review!
Thank you! I don't expect that a lot of A7R IV A will be on the second-hand market, though.
When I switched from the Nikon z6 to the Sony a7riv I have had a grin on my face after every picture I take with the r4. I picked it up used a year ago for $2400 at my closest camera store. With it and the 90mm macro is great for portraits and detail shots at my weddings. Between it and the Sony 135mm gm they are the two sharpest lenses I have ever used. I picked up a a9 too and even though the auto focus is a lot faster on the a9, all those megapixels and details in the files from r4 keeps me always grabbing it over my a9. I thought about buying the new Sony a7iv and making it my back up camera but I know I will keep grabbing the r4 so I think I will keep what I have and wait to see if they come out with a new a7r5
8:27 Canon R3 has a 4.1 million display LCD panel .... by the way great review William (y)
Thank you! R3 is not the market yet, so it still stands.
Thank you
I like also the APSc mode via button. 26Mpix is the same resulution like the Fuji x-t4 and some note worth because you have two cameras in one and also 2 lenses in one.
@Blob B If you need more reach, then crop mode is the way to go. i have assigned it to C3 button with one click its 2nd camera with more reach. Why you should waste time cropping after? :)
I own the a7r4a since 2 weeks and with good lenses the resolution is amazing. I have just to complains a) the menue isnt good structured and remember me at the 2nd Sony A7 versions b) missing touch functionality for menue inputs
I am not sure if I will go back to Nikon Z 7ii or go a new way to the R5 but the lens collection for Sony is so much better... not an easy decision... Thx for your review. Jog
Hi what is the firmware?
1.0
@@TheHybridShooter really? I thought the a7rm4a has a own FW?! Can you use the a7r4 too? If yes I have to update my camera.
It has own FW. Non-A FW won’t work.
@@TheHybridShooter agree I cant install it. So the current A-Version is 1.00 right?
Yes, you are right.
Hello
Btw what country you live? Hard to trace accent really not sure
Ok i think i know - slovakia. My guess was poland or austria pretty close haha but eurovea pointed location
you just made me spend 3k $ haha
For me this camera is a non starter. It’s 4:2:2 8 bit. The new a7IV, at a thousand dollar less, is 4:2:2 10 bit. The A7RIV is previous generation Sony technology.
10-bit is largely irrelevant feature for A7R cameras, this is a high-res stills camera, it is not competing with more video oriented cameras. It is not a matter of generations.
@@TheHybridShooter thanks for reply. Understood but I am looking for a camera that I would use about 65% still and 45% videos. I have been considering either the A7RIV or the A7IV. I think that for my intended use, the A7IV makes more sense. I would much appreciate your feedback and thank you for all your great videos. Keep up the good work.
@@ClassicCyclingCC A7R IV is mainly for those who can take advantage of that high resolution. If you don't need it, A7 IV will be better choice.