Absolutely the best camera review I’ve seen. You’ve gained a subscriber and I’m glad this video was a recommendation on the part of RUclips for me. Thank you for the hard work in putting this together. I’ve never seen the level of detail with another review of any camera in diving into the menu system and showing exactly what the options allow in such a clear and quick manner. Made watching the video not boring at all and very understandable. I look forward to exploring your channel more fully. Also, by placing the not sponsored caveat in the description compelled me to choose the video in the first place - thanks for that
I was not a Sony fan at all. But the Sony A7R4 really changed my opinion. For me this camera is god sent. I use it extensively for Wildlife work and here this camera really shines. You can do a 100% crop and still come up with a 27MP image. And this at 10fps, 68 RAW file buffer and a very good autofocus system. For me this camera is a game changer for my wildlife work. A Sony 400mm 2.8 GM you can use as 400mm 2.8 at 61MP or by switching into crop mode, you get a 600mm 2.8 at 27MP. What I really like is that you can program the function ring on the Sony 400mm 2.8 or Sony 600mm 4.0 as trigger for entering or leaving crop mode. How great is that. The Sony A7R4 have been also improved in regard of the housing. I am really excited about the A7R4. Well done, Sony.
Greetings Maarten, it feels as if I was just waiting for this to make the purchase. Much appreciation! As a student who is pursuing one of the most academic rigious double degree combinations-- financial economic specialist and computer science major(Hello from UofT!!); I must say your work always inspires me and make me feel like you are just that photography professor that I longed to have. Guiding us with such detailed instruction and inspiration. Much admired!
Excellent work as always. Gives me a real perspective on complicated menu system. Looks to be an terrific camera. Being an amateur, I’ll stick with my current system but look forward to Sony pulling the others along.
Your efforts reviewing this camera and things photography are most appreciated. Yea, I suspect it all a "labor of love," however I am compelled to say fantastic job, thank ya! A marvelous picture making tool, eh! I can't understand why Sony prersits with the limited touch-screen menu, well maybe the A7R V?
Always nice to see your avatar and read your comments, thanks! Although touch is limited, it does the two things I appreciate - touch pad selection for viewfinder shooting and touch to rack focus for video. Just to be a contrarian, all that other stuff just smudges the screen. And of course, thanks for your very kind words, always appreciated.
Hi Maarten, great job. You are a great teacher! I was hoping that you are going to do an amazing comparison between the SONY A7iv and the Nikon D850. You are a great reviewer, indeed.
Thank you for your time and efforts behind this video! May I ask you, the difference in autofocus for native Sony lenses between a7riii & a7riv? How much does your experience vary between these two? (Not from sports photography point of view)
Always nice to hear from a viewer who appreciates my work. I do not have a way to determine the extremely small difference (if there is one) between these cameras.
Thank you very much. You give me hope. As a beginner (very old) maybe I will be able to shoot one day :-). Sometimes I feel discouraged, I feel it is too much for me... but I want to give this camera what it deserves
Fantastic detailed review of a great camera. I appreciate the tine you take to go through the system without being a fanboy or negative...you displayed the pros and cons objectively and professionally. My A7RIV arrived last month and I’m still experimenting with it. Truly enjoy your videos.
Sorry, can't speak to that with any authority. It seems that you'll likely give up some detail, the on-lens focus activation and (depending on the lens) wider apertures.
It's been an awesome camera .. using it for wildlife and landscapes.. just astonishing detail! And the color science is improved. Straight out of camera I am finding no need to edit color anymore
@@MaartenHeilbron for me it's working out great, although not my first Sony. I owned the A7RM3 prior which is still an awesome camera,. But the improved AF in this body along with ergonomics made the upgrade worthwhile for me. Take care
Great review. I was a hardcore Nikon shooter for 30+ years, but switched from my trusty D3X to the Sony A7RIII (because of the D850 launch debacle), and now the A7RIV (My wife shoots the A7RIII!!). One thing that you might like. For when you have the proper lens and the composition, and need to use 10fps. Switch to APS-C mode and the buffer increases significantly. Somewhere around 300+?? With a buffer of that size, we should be able to get all of the fast moving action we need!!
Maarten Heilbron Yes! I was surprised that M size didn't work the same as APS-C does. Also in low light, with slower shutter speeds with lower ISO, APS-C appears to reduce blurring from camera shake. That's the next test I'll try.
Thanks for the kind words. However, I don't want to have a sponsor telling what to review and how to review it. Although I do get revenue from them, Google Adwords, B&H Photo and Amazon don't care what I talk about or what I say.
Not sure if you will see this, but how does the 24-70 feel on the A7R IV? I have heard that it is quite front heavy, and I'm wondering if the improved ergonomics on the a7r iv allow for the 24-70 to feel better.
@@MaartenHeilbron Not many creators take the time to do that, I'm very impressed. In addition, do you think a macbook pro will be able to handle these raw files without significant lag? It is a 2016 13 inch with intel i5 2.9GHz processor if you're interested. This is almost certainly not what you edit on, I'm just curious as to what you think.
Phenomenal videos on the A7R IV, thank you. I shoot mostly long exposures, in bulb mode. Is there no way to set apertures greater than 30 seconds without using an external timer/release? Not even through the Imaging Edge app? It would seem to be an easy setting to include, as interval shooting is now included.
After looking at that menu, is it possible to make these settings changes through some web page or app instead, while connected to the camera? That would make the initial config a lot more simple...
Not at the moment, but that is an interesting thought. As I mentioned, a group of settings can be saved and exported to a memory card, so once you have settings you like - you can give them to others.
im after the sharpness of the Sony A7r 4 offers. I would be interested in the sony A9ii also because of the fact that it has something like 24 megpixls which is closer to the camera im currently using. But yes i value your feedback its much appreciated.
Hi I am interested in the sony a7r 4 camera but I am not sure if my laptop will take 61 megapixel camera file. its an i7 and 8.00gb laptop. would I need new software for running that kind of camera loadings. because the A9ii is only 24mgpixels.using raw images, would the A9ii be a better camera as far as loading the files from the camera to my computer?
It sounds to me as if that's a fairly recent and powerful system. A little more RAM couldn't hurt, but also consider that you'll need a lot of disk space, so an extra external drive might be useful. However, if these are concerns that you have, what are the issues driving you to the A7R series - would an A6400 or A6600 which offers nearly identical functionality at lower resolution be a better solution?
If the A7r 4 is too bigger files for 8gb ram, what about the A9ii it only has 24megapixels. I already have a camera with that amount of pixels and does well, no problems.
I want this camera but I think that 61mp is way too much for my use and it takes up a lot of space. Nonetheless, it's a pretty impressive camera for the price. Also can cheaper lenses and adapted old Canon lenses take advantage of the 61mp?
If you are worried about card or disk space, clearly this camera is not for you. All lenses can take advantage, but not all lenses have the quality of glass needed.
Maarten Heilbron yeah, wouldn’t an apsc crop on 61mp be close to 25mp? And in doing so behave like a digital teleconverter? Acknowledging the sacrificed pixels/fewer cropping options in post, for some shoots this would seem like a worthwhile bargain to end up with originally intended compositions but at A9 file sizes/clarity. No?
Hi I wrote to you a little while ago. You'll have to excuse my late responses as im in Australia. not sure you get the messages as soon as I respond. I just finished watching a review on the Sony a7r 4 and he was saying that if you plan on doing pixel shift multi shot. you would only be able to use that function on something that's completely still. and that you wouldn't be able to view the images except when you put the file on the sony software. have you tried to use the pixel shift in landscapes?
Got it second-hand. Now I got the first pictures and I realized I need some advice. The camera does not do stuff without the guy behind it. If he is ignorant, no amount of money can help. I am listening, Marten. Jag lyssnar, Mårten.
The best way to improve your skills is to create photographs and study them to determine what you don't like and needs to be improved for the next time. The best way to learn the features of a camera is to try them out to see how they work and then determine how they might help your work. And apologies, when I say "the best way", I do mean the best way for me, as I realize that everyone's learning style is different. Finally, I"m a reviewer, not a teacher - although admittedly a tutorial creeps in from time to time. Var försiktig Marty.
You don't really need a computer to use the A7R4, but you will need one to manage and edit your photos. It's a high-end expensive camera. Purchase a computer of equivalent quality - my recommendation is a new iMac or MacBook Air with a large external hard drive. Those will have the computing power to manage the large files in Lightroom or other photo editing software.
I take exception to your comment that faster SD cards do not make any difference, since you used a UHS-I card and did not try a fast card, such as a UHS-II card, V90 speed, which the camera is capable of using...
I take exception to your comment, as it appears you did not watch the video: ruclips.net/video/cuUYQT3YaKo/видео.html I did use a UHS II card rated at 300 Mbits.
@@MaartenHeilbron My apologies, I saw near the end you mentioned a 95 MB UHS-I card and thought that was what you had been using as a high speed card. I rewatched the section on burst speed and saw you did have a UHS-II card in earlier. So again, my apologies...
Thanks for all your efforts. The photos you showed look stunning. I think I will stick to Nikon because these cameras seem WAY too complicated for my brain. Sony cameras are made for very clever people. The Nikon is more straight forward and I understand it well. I will just have to wait for Nikon Z to catch up a bit.
I agree - with little work this camera takes spectacular photos. And thanks for your kind words. I'd also suggest that you don't sell yourself short, although it's a learning curve, it's manageable, even for an aging practitioner like me.
Hilmar Kampstra I like to use the silent shooting of the A7RIV (and the A7RIII too) at parties for candid shots. People start hearing camera shutters, and everybody wants to pose.
Maarten Heilbron my guess is nobody thinks pics are actually taken without the click. Using the angled viewfinder one could just appear to be geeking on their camera rather than snapping candids
Amazing camera for the price. To think that EOS R and Z7 initially launched at similar price point last year is laughable. The A7r4 gives us a lot of tech for the money.
He intentionally makes the menus seem more complicated than they really are, which is worse because I am sure you have already heard other people complain about them. It really isn't that bad. Each area of the menu has a category titles. My problem is that I forget where things are because I put everything I actually need in the 'my menu' area.
@@nasoj21 I clearly demonstrate everything I show you - please let me know where you feel I'm being misleading. Sony's menus are complicated and because they have not bothered to think their way through all the usability issues there are lots of inconsistencies.
Indeed - I’ve always found it far easier to ignore settings that I don’t need than to use settings that I do need when they are unfortunately not even present! Manufacturers can only simplify menus by leaving features out, thus reducing choice and flexibility. Great reviews, thank you!
@@aitchessanon4312 Or you can create a my menu page with the settings you do use. And that's absolutely correct - the feature you dismiss today might be the one you're thankful to have tomorrow. Thanks for your kind words, always appreciated.
@@Stefan1968ful Let's allow everyone to enjoy their gear, if it pleases them it's good. And hopefully there's no need to make fun of, or diminish photographers who don't share our opinions.
Aren't we as civilization hitting a limit with racing for the best.. Hehehe best cars full of electronic gimmicks we never or seldom use in 30 min drive... Read the manual to change a thing... Confusions with the cell phone... Hehehe, now sonys crazy do it all.. Hehehe no thx just stopped at d750 really is more than I can handle.. If needed my next toy will be Pentax 645z if I can afford.. Yes going backwards less tech but better pics.. Would u do review of it not based on tech obviously but quality of pics
No, not reaching any limit I can see. There are enough reviewers doing quality. I like to try all the features to see how well they work and deliver and discuss the ergonomics of usability.
This camera wont perform very good in lowlight simply because of it's high mega pixel count. Clearly it is geared more toward high detail photography than video.
It is hard to please everyone. While I do have a few comment that I'm fast (and youtube has settings to play at a slower pace, and replay is also an option) I also have many comments have compliment my slow and relaxed style. I'm sorry that you're not pleased, but this is what feels right to me.
I remember when the E-mount launched (APS-C only back then) and many said it was too large, but they supposed, correctly as it turned out, that it might be intended for full frame too. Its size doesn’t seem to be holding the system back...
Absolutely the best camera review I’ve seen. You’ve gained a subscriber and I’m glad this video was a recommendation on the part of RUclips for me. Thank you for the hard work in putting this together. I’ve never seen the level of detail with another review of any camera in diving into the menu system and showing exactly what the options allow in such a clear and quick manner. Made watching the video not boring at all and very understandable.
I look forward to exploring your channel more fully.
Also, by placing the not sponsored caveat in the description compelled me to choose the video in the first place - thanks for that
So glad to hear you enjoyed my video, thanks for commenting and for subscribing.
I was not a Sony fan at all. But the Sony A7R4 really changed my opinion. For me this camera is god sent. I use it extensively for Wildlife work and here this camera really shines. You can do a 100% crop and still come up with a 27MP image. And this at 10fps, 68 RAW file buffer and a very good autofocus system. For me this camera is a game changer for my wildlife work. A Sony 400mm 2.8 GM you can use as 400mm 2.8 at 61MP or by switching into crop mode, you get a 600mm 2.8 at 27MP. What I really like is that you can program the function ring on the Sony 400mm 2.8 or Sony 600mm 4.0 as trigger for entering or leaving crop mode. How great is that. The Sony A7R4 have been also improved in regard of the housing. I am really excited about the A7R4. Well done, Sony.
Thanks for sharing your interesting thoughts and comments. It's always nice to hear from a photographer who's found a camera that pleases them.
One of the best intro for the Cam review that I have seen:) subscribed
Thanks, always nice to hear from a viewer who appreciates my work.
Mine arrived Thursday. This camera and its autofocus is so good it feels like cheating. Great review Maarten.
Oh, I wish I'd said that! Thanks fo the kind words.
Haaa well the real cheaters are smart cellphones. If you have to compete with a cheater you have to have the option to cheat.
@@pop0ful What are they cheating? The laws of computation? Of physics?
I wish I could say the same 😂
Thanks for sharing your opinions of pro's/con's on this camera in a considerate way. Others on RUclips could/should learn from your example.
I appreciate the kind words, always nice to hear from a viewer who enjoys my videos.
Newbie to photography and your site...but you are one of the best I've viewed so far. Concise and direct without the fluff. Thanks
That's very kind, it was a pleasure to read your comments.
Hi Maarten, always love your reviews! Greetings from The Netherlands
Thanks, I appreciate the kind words. Please say hello to all my family and friends in the Netherlands.
Greetings Maarten, it feels as if I was just waiting for this to make the purchase. Much appreciation!
As a student who is pursuing one of the most academic rigious double degree combinations-- financial economic specialist and computer science major(Hello from UofT!!); I must say your work always inspires me and make me feel like you are just that photography professor that I longed to have. Guiding us with such detailed instruction and inspiration. Much admired!
It's always a pleasure to know that my viewers appreciate my work, thanks for commenting.
Excellent work as always. Gives me a real perspective on complicated menu system. Looks to be an terrific camera. Being an amateur, I’ll stick with my current system but look forward to Sony pulling the others along.
I appreciate your kind words, thanks.
Your efforts reviewing this camera and things photography are most appreciated. Yea, I suspect it all a "labor of love," however I am compelled to say fantastic job, thank ya! A marvelous picture making tool, eh! I can't understand why Sony prersits with the limited touch-screen menu, well maybe the A7R V?
Always nice to see your avatar and read your comments, thanks! Although touch is limited, it does the two things I appreciate - touch pad selection for viewfinder shooting and touch to rack focus for video. Just to be a contrarian, all that other stuff just smudges the screen. And of course, thanks for your very kind words, always appreciated.
Hi Maarten, great job.
You are a great teacher!
I was hoping that you are going to do an amazing comparison between the SONY A7iv and the Nikon D850.
You are a great reviewer, indeed.
I'm sure that would be interesting, but I don't see that fitting into my editorial calendar.
Love your reviews, keep up good work. Always look forward to your take.
Always nice to hear from a viewer who appreciates my videos, thanks.
Excellent video again Maarten!
Thanks.
Thanks, I appreciate the kind words.
Very, very detailed. Impressed.
Thanks, always nice to see your avatar in the comments, always a pleasure to read your kind words.
Thank you for your time and efforts behind this video! May I ask you, the difference in autofocus for native Sony lenses between a7riii & a7riv? How much does your experience vary between these two? (Not from sports photography point of view)
Always nice to hear from a viewer who appreciates my work. I do not have a way to determine the extremely small difference (if there is one) between these cameras.
Thank you very much. You give me hope. As a beginner (very old) maybe I will be able to shoot one day :-). Sometimes I feel discouraged, I feel it is too much for me... but I want to give this camera what it deserves
Don't be discouraged! As a wise fish once said "Keep on swimming!" Thanks for the kind words.
@@MaartenHeilbron Thank you !!!!
Fantastic detailed review of a great camera. I appreciate the tine you take to go through the system without being a fanboy or negative...you displayed the pros and cons objectively and professionally. My A7RIV arrived last month and I’m still experimenting with it. Truly enjoy your videos.
Thanks, I appreciate your kind words.
Great video Maarten. Can you explain what issues you might have with this camera using lower quality (not G Master) lenses?
Sorry, can't speak to that with any authority. It seems that you'll likely give up some detail, the on-lens focus activation and (depending on the lens) wider apertures.
It's been an awesome camera .. using it for wildlife and landscapes.. just astonishing detail! And the color science is improved. Straight out of camera I am finding no need to edit color anymore
Always nice to hear from a photographer who's found the right camera.
@@MaartenHeilbron for me it's working out great, although not my first Sony. I owned the A7RM3 prior which is still an awesome camera,. But the improved AF in this body along with ergonomics made the upgrade worthwhile for me. Take care
@@njrtech Great, thanks for adding that detail, good to know.
Cant find any detail of pixel shift resolution in video u shared...hav u ever tried 240mp mode? How was it
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Great review. I was a hardcore Nikon shooter for 30+ years, but switched from my trusty D3X to the Sony A7RIII (because of the D850 launch debacle), and now the A7RIV (My wife shoots the A7RIII!!).
One thing that you might like. For when you have the proper lens and the composition, and need to use 10fps. Switch to APS-C mode and the buffer increases significantly. Somewhere around 300+?? With a buffer of that size, we should be able to get all of the fast moving action we need!!
Thanks for the kind words and the tip, I'll keep that in mind. I did try switching to the M size, but that didn't help.
Maarten Heilbron Yes! I was surprised that M size didn't work the same as APS-C does.
Also in low light, with slower shutter speeds with lower ISO, APS-C appears to reduce blurring from camera shake. That's the next test I'll try.
@@steveg2417 Please stay in touch - I appreciate your comments.
Awesome review as always. Thank you sir.
always nice to know my viewers appreciate my videos
Those reviews should be sponsored!! Thank you for your great work on your review!
Thanks for the kind words. However, I don't want to have a sponsor telling what to review and how to review it. Although I do get revenue from them, Google Adwords, B&H Photo and Amazon don't care what I talk about or what I say.
... very usefull informations, Maarten! And I must say: I like the camera!
Thanks, your kind words are appreciated.
Not sure if you will see this, but how does the 24-70 feel on the A7R IV? I have heard that it is quite front heavy, and I'm wondering if the improved ergonomics on the a7r iv allow for the 24-70 to feel better.
I see everything. I did not feel that it was off-balance while holding the right hand on the shutter button and the left under the lens.
@@MaartenHeilbron Not many creators take the time to do that, I'm very impressed. In addition, do you think a macbook pro will be able to handle these raw files without significant lag? It is a 2016 13 inch with intel i5 2.9GHz processor if you're interested. This is almost certainly not what you edit on, I'm just curious as to what you think.
@@timxu6631 That is the same portable computer I use, and although it's not as fast it's fine. What I miss on the MacBook is the screen of my desktop.
Phenomenal videos on the A7R IV, thank you. I shoot mostly long exposures, in bulb mode. Is there no way to set apertures greater than 30 seconds without using an external timer/release? Not even through the Imaging Edge app? It would seem to be an easy setting to include, as interval shooting is now included.
Thanks, always nice to hear from a viewer who appreciates my videos.
Question how good is low light performance, especially for wedding photography?
Excellent.
After looking at that menu, is it possible to make these settings changes through some web page or app instead, while connected to the camera? That would make the initial config a lot more simple...
Not at the moment, but that is an interesting thought. As I mentioned, a group of settings can be saved and exported to a memory card, so once you have settings you like - you can give them to others.
im after the sharpness of the Sony A7r 4 offers. I would be interested in the sony A9ii also because of the fact that it has something like 24 megpixls which is closer to the camera im currently using. But yes i value your feedback its much appreciated.
thanks for your kind words, I'm always happy to help
Hi I am interested in the sony a7r 4 camera but I am not sure if my laptop will take 61 megapixel camera file. its an i7 and 8.00gb laptop. would I need new software for running that kind of camera loadings. because the A9ii is only 24mgpixels.using raw images, would the A9ii be a better camera as far as loading the files from the camera to my computer?
It sounds to me as if that's a fairly recent and powerful system. A little more RAM couldn't hurt, but also consider that you'll need a lot of disk space, so an extra external drive might be useful.
However, if these are concerns that you have, what are the issues driving you to the A7R series - would an A6400 or A6600 which offers nearly identical functionality at lower resolution be a better solution?
If the A7r 4 is too bigger files for 8gb ram, what about the A9ii it only has 24megapixels. I already have a camera with that amount of pixels and does well, no problems.
@@marilynzanca7712 My apologies, I thought I was providing a helpful answer.
I want this camera but I think that 61mp is way too much for my use and it takes up a lot of space. Nonetheless, it's a pretty impressive camera for the price. Also can cheaper lenses and adapted old Canon lenses take advantage of the 61mp?
If you are worried about card or disk space, clearly this camera is not for you.
All lenses can take advantage, but not all lenses have the quality of glass needed.
You can save disk space by going with jpeg and/or APSC mode. R4 can shrink file size, A9 can’t enlarge it tho.
@@orbitaljellyfish808 Seriously? If you want APS-C, don't spend money on an A7R IV or A9.
Maarten Heilbron yeah, wouldn’t an apsc crop on 61mp be close to 25mp? And in doing so behave like a digital teleconverter? Acknowledging the sacrificed pixels/fewer cropping options in post, for some shoots this would seem like a worthwhile bargain to end up with originally intended compositions but at A9 file sizes/clarity. No?
@@orbitaljellyfish808 No. There's no point in buying 33% more sensor than you intend to use.
Hi I wrote to you a little while ago. You'll have to excuse my late responses as im in Australia. not sure you get the messages as soon as I respond. I just finished watching a review on the Sony a7r 4 and he was saying that if you plan on doing pixel shift multi shot. you would only be able to use that function on something that's completely still. and that you wouldn't be able to view the images except when you put the file on the sony software. have you tried to use the pixel shift in landscapes?
I suggest you watch my video, which contains and demo of the features with the answers to your questions.
Thanks will do.
Got it second-hand. Now I got the first pictures and I realized I need some advice. The camera does not do stuff without the guy behind it. If he is ignorant, no amount of money can help. I am listening, Marten. Jag lyssnar, Mårten.
The best way to improve your skills is to create photographs and study them to determine what you don't like and needs to be improved for the next time. The best way to learn the features of a camera is to try them out to see how they work and then determine how they might help your work.
And apologies, when I say "the best way", I do mean the best way for me, as I realize that everyone's learning style is different. Finally, I"m a reviewer, not a teacher - although admittedly a tutorial creeps in from time to time.
Var försiktig Marty.
Hi Can you tell me what specs you need in a laptop to run Sony Ar74?
You don't really need a computer to use the A7R4, but you will need one to manage and edit your photos.
It's a high-end expensive camera. Purchase a computer of equivalent quality - my recommendation is a new iMac or MacBook Air with a large external hard drive. Those will have the computing power to manage the large files in Lightroom or other photo editing software.
Thanks you. I appreciate your feedback. Bless you heaps.cheers mal
@@marilynzanca7712 always happy to help
I take exception to your comment that faster SD cards do not make any difference, since you used a UHS-I card and did not try a fast card, such as a UHS-II card, V90 speed, which the camera is capable of using...
I take exception to your comment, as it appears you did not watch the video: ruclips.net/video/cuUYQT3YaKo/видео.html
I did use a UHS II card rated at 300 Mbits.
@@MaartenHeilbron My apologies, I saw near the end you mentioned a 95 MB UHS-I card and thought that was what you had been using as a high speed card. I rewatched the section on burst speed and saw you did have a UHS-II card in earlier. So again, my apologies...
@@brianargyle7344 No worries, just wanted to set the record straight.
Hi Maarten, do you makeca complete script for a videoreview and read it out on camera?
I do, thanks for asking.
@@MaartenHeilbron Its real professional, and a delight to listen to. Greetz, Paul from Holland.
That's very kind, thanks for your comments, always appreciated. Please say hello to all my friends (and family) in the Netherlands.
@@MaartenHeilbron Where do they live?
@@pblnlpalu In Amstelveen, Assen, Sneek and Stadskanaal.
Thanks for all your efforts. The photos you showed look stunning. I think I will stick to Nikon because these cameras seem WAY too complicated for my brain. Sony cameras are made for very clever people. The Nikon is more straight forward and I understand it well. I will just have to wait for Nikon Z to catch up a bit.
I agree - with little work this camera takes spectacular photos. And thanks for your kind words. I'd also suggest that you don't sell yourself short, although it's a learning curve, it's manageable, even for an aging practitioner like me.
Another question: does the 7R4 actually do silent shooting (like the a9 does)?
Another answer. Yes, it does.
Hilmar Kampstra I like to use the silent shooting of the A7RIV (and the A7RIII too) at parties for candid shots. People start hearing camera shutters, and everybody wants to pose.
@@steveg2417 I'm pretty sure that a lens is a lot more noticeable to most people than a shutter sound, particularly at a party.
Maarten Heilbron my guess is nobody thinks pics are actually taken without the click. Using the angled viewfinder one could just appear to be geeking on their camera rather than snapping candids
@@orbitaljellyfish808 My friends are not as trusting as yours.
13:42 - “lower” screen refresh; this looks perfectly smooth to me, and 10fps. What am I missing?
In fast action and if you're moving the camera, it's pretty noticeable.
Maarten Heilbron ahh ok. Thanks
@@orbitaljellyfish808 always happy to help
Amazing camera for the price. To think that EOS R and Z7 initially launched at similar price point last year is laughable. The A7r4 gives us a lot of tech for the money.
It's a lot of money though.
Thank you for an other awesome video...I think for the mean time I will stick to my Fuji xt30 😎
That's an excellent decision.
Amazing explanation and tests, please could you do with a9ii ?
Thanks for your kind words. As soon as Sony Canada has a unit to lend.
the settings menu is going to give me a headache next week when this camera arrives :'(
When it arrives, don’t dive deeper than you need. Over time the settings will appear as they are needed.
He intentionally makes the menus seem more complicated than they really are, which is worse because I am sure you have already heard other people complain about them.
It really isn't that bad. Each area of the menu has a category titles. My problem is that I forget where things are because I put everything I actually need in the 'my menu' area.
@@nasoj21 I clearly demonstrate everything I show you - please let me know where you feel I'm being misleading. Sony's menus are complicated and because they have not bothered to think their way through all the usability issues there are lots of inconsistencies.
Faster viewfinder wont result in reducing moire. What?
That's what he said.
@@MaartenHeilbron Who?
I love Sony camera and also love you Mr marten.
A pleasure to read your kind words, thanks very much.
The options on this camera and the menus are like a jungle. I stick with my Leica S2.
Hopefully that's not really why you're avoiding this camera.
Indeed - I’ve always found it far easier to ignore settings that I don’t need than to use settings that I do need when they are unfortunately not even present! Manufacturers can only simplify menus by leaving features out, thus reducing choice and flexibility. Great reviews, thank you!
Oh god, Leica. Something from the past :) Dead and buried.
@@aitchessanon4312 Or you can create a my menu page with the settings you do use. And that's absolutely correct - the feature you dismiss today might be the one you're thankful to have tomorrow. Thanks for your kind words, always appreciated.
@@Stefan1968ful Let's allow everyone to enjoy their gear, if it pleases them it's good. And hopefully there's no need to make fun of, or diminish photographers who don't share our opinions.
If this camera design by Steve Jobs ...
The menu will be just much much much simple and the photo will remain great
That is an interesting thought, but clearly it would be much less configurable.
@@MaartenHeilbron 😁 and the name will be : i7 3 X pro plus
@@denniemullete That is much too complicated for Steve's liking. The name will be Camera. Or maybe Photo.
Nice & Thanks Sir :)
Always a pleasure to read kind words from my viewers.
Very good
Thanks, I appreciate the kind words.
A note: The camera needs to be reset after the firmware upgrade. The 'Tracking' option in AF settings only appeared after the reset.
Thanks for sharing this note.
This'll be good...
Let me know when if you feel the same after 52 minutes of this.
@@MaartenHeilbron I was right :)
@@IanWilkinson Thanks for updating your report, appreciated.
Great
Nice to read kind words from those I respect, thanks.
It’s a great camera for the price( I think)
It's definitely a great camera.
@Free Music where do you buy your used cars?
Aren't we as civilization hitting a limit with racing for the best.. Hehehe best cars full of electronic gimmicks we never or seldom use in 30 min drive... Read the manual to change a thing... Confusions with the cell phone... Hehehe, now sonys crazy do it all.. Hehehe no thx just stopped at d750 really is more than I can handle.. If needed my next toy will be Pentax 645z if I can afford.. Yes going backwards less tech but better pics.. Would u do review of it not based on tech obviously but quality of pics
No, not reaching any limit I can see. There are enough reviewers doing quality. I like to try all the features to see how well they work and deliver and discuss the ergonomics of usability.
This camera wont perform very good in lowlight simply because of it's high mega pixel count. Clearly it is geared more toward high detail photography than video.
That's a generalization that isn't completely valid here. Up to 6400 is very usable.
Maarten Heilbron ... I agree, for 61 MP it‘s an amazing low light performance! 👍🏻
@@TW-iu9zy Agreed, BSI technology has changed the rules of low light.
Why so fast?
It is hard to please everyone. While I do have a few comment that I'm fast (and youtube has settings to play at a slower pace, and replay is also an option) I also have many comments have compliment my slow and relaxed style. I'm sorry that you're not pleased, but this is what feels right to me.
wow first !
or third
FIRST !
or second
The mount is too small for a proper full frame sensor.
Why do you say that? It is a proper full frame sensor - how is the mount too small?
I remember when the E-mount launched (APS-C only back then) and many said it was too large, but they supposed, correctly as it turned out, that it might be intended for full frame too. Its size doesn’t seem to be holding the system back...
Exactly. Thanks for adding your thoughts.