man I really want to upgrade to the next one but there is not a single thing I don't love about my a7iv..... the results are unreal. I really shouldn't pay for another camera until I feel my stuff is visibly behind other cameras and I do not feel this at all. Subscribed!
I’m in the same boat! If I’m not impressed with the Sony A75 I’m not switching. I’ll probably just buy another a74 or an a7c2 so that I can start using 3 camera angles
I'm only 5 mins into watching but this is the best review video I have seen. All these other youtubers be going into technical detail and yapping about unnecessary stuff but this was brilliant and you spoke at a perfect X2 pace too lol. If you can, please do a video comparing the Sony cameras you have with pictures/videos unedited so we can see the raw camera quality.
I've been shooting with an A6600 for almost 5 years and a FF cam is the logical progression. At around $1800, this is definitely going to be my next camera.
The a7 IV does have dual base ISO, it's just much lower than on the video-centric cameras. a7 IV's base ISO values are 100 and 400. And yes, I agree that ISO 3200 is the highest I'd go on that sensor to get really clean images.
I completely agree..... The 4k on this camera is amazing. Some of my best images were with the 60fps mode. EXCELLENT ALL AROUND CAMERA.... never overheated since it's release date in my experience
Great video and new subscriber! 👋🏽And WOW the comments you replied to alone just answered most of my questions! 🙏🏽 I'm getting into real estate videos for friends, for indoor use what lens would you recommend with this camera?
@@ShyraDaniele thank you for the sub! This is what I’d suggests Prime Lens- Sony 14 mm 1.8 or sigma 14mm 1.8 ( if you are really on a budget Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 ) Wide zooms - Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM or sigma 14-24mm 2.8 ( if your really on a budget the Tamron 17-28 ) If this is your first lens I’d go for one of the zoom lenses.
Thanks for your review. I’m looking to buy this as my first camera ever. I plan on doing photography, and some videography as well. I was trying to wait for a release date for the a7V, but I think this one is a great start for me especially since the price has been dropping. I just have to figure out what lenses to go with for portrait photography.
Great review! I love my Sony a7 iv. It is very versatile. I'm looking for another Sony to pair with it. My Nikon D7500 is mostly used as my second for events
Thanks brother! What cameras do you have in mind to pair with the A7iv. I have a few that come to mind. Also I have had a bunch of Sony cameras and the A74 is the one that just stayed with me the longest without me even realizing it the A74 became my favorite camera.
@@damianotchere I love the versatility of the a74, so I am thinking of maybe something specifically for photography like an R5 or an A9ii or iii for sports and wildlife. Decisions, decisions. I may just buy another a74, my wife loves it, as well.
This camera actually does have a dual gain sensor with base ISO values of 800 and 3200 when filming video in S-Log3 alongside 100 and 400 while shooting photos!
@@astralelk thanks for the info! 🙏🏿 I always try and shoot at 800 and 3200 in low light situations. I know a lot of people want that 12800 but with lighting the 3200 in this can take most people a long way. Great insight 💯
Excellent video man thanks, just plain simple your actual experience and work review not like a Gerald Undone type video (I unsubscribe to his channel anyways). With 4K60p with 1.5x crop no problem my Sony 20 1.8 G will turn in to a 30mm. This is great...I'm thinking of getting an A7 IV for my work to maybe replace my ageing A7 III workhorse or add to it. I want to wait for the A7 V to be announced this year but I want a newer upgrade camera now.
I shoot podcasts and film so I wanted to get the fx3 to upgrade from my a7iii but damn do I really want to pay an extra $1500 if this one would capture the same thing?
@@TheAquaReign never dealt with overheating ever and used this in many disconnections. Definitely buy it new just to make sure you have a good model. Link in description!
@@lispn thanks for the comment 🙏🏿! I’m aware of that. I was trying to say it didn’t have that 12800 that people love in the fx3 , A7S3, and fx6. But the 3200 works perfectly fine.
The only downfall is that you can’t do slog in 12800 iso. It only has 800 and 3200 so in a lower light area is lacks unless you have lenses that can go 1.4 or lower even then it may need more light
@@firosvn107 great question! To be honest they are almost the same camera. The main difference is the a7c2 has a little better in body stabilization but not by much. But also the a7c2 doesn’t have a crop factor at 60 fps. But the a74 has a larger body with a better grip in my opinion and has dual card slots for redundancy. All in all they are basically the same camera so you’ll love either one If you’re a content creator and you aren’t using it for professional work I’d say get the A7c2 if you are using this for paid work I’d tell you the a74 just because of the dual car slots. But you can’t go wrong with this one. Let me know what you go with!
Hi, Happy New Year. 1st day of 2025. I have saved for 2 years to buy a camera. Now the question is should I buy a7iv or should I wait for a a7v?? Please do give your opinion. I will blindly follow whatever you say.
just buy nikon z6iii. i have a Sony A74 and have broken shutter curtain on 1st month, sony A74 is very slow trust me, fragile. I also have Nikon Z6ii and i wish to upgrade in Z6iii
@@ManojFT. if you waited 2 years I’d say wait a little bit longer and if they release the A75 in the first quarter of the year get that. If your are feeling like you want to buy now then you won’t regret the a74 and it will still hold strong for years.
I mean this with respect… my real world experience using this camera on various paid shoots over the last 2 years as well as all the personal shoots is the only relevant reference I can offer… The only thing I can do on my channel is be myself and give my honest feedback from my real world experience working as a freelance videographer/filmmaker. In other words you can’t lack a reference when you are the reference 💯 I decided to start posting on RUclips because I was getting tired of watching reviews that didn’t feel authentic. At the bare minimum I just wanted to be authentic and share a camera that I genuinely love. Same stuff I would tell friends.
@ I’m not questioning your work experience or intentions. You’re good at what you do man, no doubt. You clearly have a passion for this as most of us here do. I’m saying that you’ve been using Sony and only Sony for a while now. Have you had the chance to own or just try the other modern mirrorless hybrids out there? Every camera, when separated from the others, is a good camera (unless it’s a Canon bahahah). But when we start to talk about value, features, and user experience, then comparing it to its peers is useful.
this camera is beyond overkill for what I do but I love watching these videos and learning from you guys! Great video brother !!
@@Treborray thank you brother! Appreciate the support 🙏🏿
man I really want to upgrade to the next one but there is not a single thing I don't love about my a7iv..... the results are unreal. I really shouldn't pay for another camera until I feel my stuff is visibly behind other cameras and I do not feel this at all. Subscribed!
I’m in the same boat! If I’m not impressed with the Sony A75 I’m not switching. I’ll probably just buy another a74 or an a7c2 so that I can start using 3 camera angles
Good vid bro, the a7iv is a beast for sure!!
@@Andrewlyticz hands down! The best all around 🙏🏿🙏🏿
I just bought it and this video just confírmed it mas a good purchase
I love my Fx6s and the a7iv. I am hoping for a a7v in 2025!
Me watching this just bought the a7iv yesterday nervous about the $$ but this just got me SO HYPE for my filmmaking
@@lxvaxd9572 trust me you won’t regret it!
I'm only 5 mins into watching but this is the best review video I have seen. All these other youtubers be going into technical detail and yapping about unnecessary stuff but this was brilliant and you spoke at a perfect X2 pace too lol. If you can, please do a video comparing the Sony cameras you have with pictures/videos unedited so we can see the raw camera quality.
@@nanaashante got you! Thank so much for the kind words! Means a lot. I’ll make that video as well think it’s a great idea.
I've been shooting with an A6600 for almost 5 years and a FF cam is the logical progression. At around $1800, this is definitely going to be my next camera.
I think you will absolutely LOVE IT 💯
I thinking to wait for the a7 5
@@Frostyg definitely probably a great plan. I’m definitely going to get the A75
It's such a sick camera.
The a7 IV does have dual base ISO, it's just much lower than on the video-centric cameras. a7 IV's base ISO values are 100 and 400. And yes, I agree that ISO 3200 is the highest I'd go on that sensor to get really clean images.
The Sony A7IV has a Dual Base ISO at 125/500 in S-Cinetone and 800/3200 in S-Log3. Please don't get confused.
@@matteosalardi I'm talking stills, not video. The A7 IV has its base ISO at 100/400.
@@CC3GROUNDZERO OK. You are right
I completely agree..... The 4k on this camera is amazing. Some of my best images were with the 60fps mode. EXCELLENT ALL AROUND CAMERA.... never overheated since it's release date in my experience
Appreciate the love, I use the 60 fps mode all the time!💯 great comment!
Great video and new subscriber! 👋🏽And WOW the comments you replied to alone just answered most of my questions! 🙏🏽
I'm getting into real estate videos for friends, for indoor use what lens would you recommend with this camera?
@@ShyraDaniele thank you for the sub!
This is what I’d suggests
Prime Lens- Sony 14 mm 1.8 or sigma 14mm 1.8 ( if you are really on a budget Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 )
Wide zooms - Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM or sigma 14-24mm 2.8 ( if your really on a budget the Tamron 17-28 )
If this is your first lens I’d go for one of the zoom lenses.
@@damianotchere You're my hero! THANK YOU!
Great content. Strong, real-world insights and use cases. Earned a new sub for this one. Thank you! Keep it up.
Thank you so much for the sub! It means a lot
Better than the FX3 & FX6 finally someone admits the truth great video.
I've been shooting with it for years and it's a beast for both stills and video.
Looking to purchase one soon. Thanks, Info was helpful
@@jeffrydudley7157 thank you! You will love it for sure!
Thanks for your review. I’m looking to buy this as my first camera ever. I plan on doing photography, and some videography as well. I was trying to wait for a release date for the a7V, but I think this one is a great start for me especially since the price has been dropping. I just have to figure out what lenses to go with for portrait photography.
@@djsyncotv it’s a great camera that will be capable for years! You won’t regret it.
Great review! I love my Sony a7 iv. It is very versatile. I'm looking for another Sony to pair with it. My Nikon D7500 is mostly used as my second for events
Thanks brother! What cameras do you have in mind to pair with the A7iv. I have a few that come to mind.
Also I have had a bunch of Sony cameras and the A74 is the one that just stayed with me the longest without me even realizing it the A74 became my favorite camera.
@@damianotchere I love the versatility of the a74, so I am thinking of maybe something specifically for photography like an R5 or an A9ii or iii for sports and wildlife. Decisions, decisions. I may just buy another a74, my wife loves it, as well.
@ honestly just get the a74 the a9 is very expensive lol. But I can see it being worth it for sports
This camera actually does have a dual gain sensor with base ISO values of 800 and 3200 when filming video in S-Log3 alongside 100 and 400 while shooting photos!
@@astralelk thanks for the info! 🙏🏿 I always try and shoot at 800 and 3200 in low light situations. I know a lot of people want that 12800 but with lighting the 3200 in this can take most people a long way. Great insight 💯
excellent review
Thanks, I appreciate it!
I have one also! Great video! Thanks
Thanks for the comment! Hope your loving your Sony A7IV
Great video
Thank you! I greatly appreciate it.
Trying to wait till they release the 7v and see which one I would rather have.
@@JFebrillet yeah I’m hearing it might get realest in the first quarter of this year
Excellent video man thanks, just plain simple your actual experience and work review not like a Gerald Undone type video (I unsubscribe to his channel anyways).
With 4K60p with 1.5x crop no problem my Sony 20 1.8 G will turn in to a 30mm.
This is great...I'm thinking of getting an A7 IV for my work to maybe replace my ageing A7 III workhorse or add to it.
I want to wait for the A7 V to be announced this year but I want a newer upgrade camera now.
@@flat-out I use that combo and its deadly! That 30mm is definitely a great focal range. Thank you for the kind words I greatly appreciate it!
Thanks you sold me
I agree 💯👍
It went down in price so I bought one😊
Trust me when I say. YOU WONT REGRET IT! Lol 💯
I shoot podcasts and film so I wanted to get the fx3 to upgrade from my a7iii but damn do I really want to pay an extra $1500 if this one would capture the same thing?
Hi do you mind showing us raw footage that is not log3 or cinetone
I’ll make a video soon of just raw footage
Hi, what camera have you used in this video and lens? Thanks
@mesomrom I was using the Sony Fx6 and the sigma 28-45 f 1.8
In all my other videos I’m using the Sony a74
Buyng one soon, has it ever overheated for you one photoshoots or long video shoots? If so, what do you do to prevent that?
@@TheAquaReign never dealt with overheating ever and used this in many disconnections.
Definitely buy it new just to make sure you have a good model. Link in description!
@@damianotchere Thanks mate.
@@TheAquaReign anytime! Thanks for the support 💯
@damianotchere ✊🏿
legit real ass video. my pick is my sony a7cii paired with an expensive ass SD card
I was thinking about switching to that camera but now I think I’ll just wait for the A75
What external monitor do you use? I got the Feelworld f5prox, but I’m contemplating the Atomos Shinobi ii now that it has touch focus.
@@KonaVisualzz right now I’m using a shimbol m7. I actually just made a video going over all the gear I got this year. Go check it out on my channel.
@@KonaVisualzz I’m getting the Blackmagic monitor soon though lol
You have a beautiful image, can Sony a7IV make a video for 1 hour without overheating,thanks
Yes, absolutely
Bro I can have max 5 feet distance in between me and my camera a7iv? Can you suggest me a good lens for this camera for talking head videos
@@SasiGandham-e3l I use the Sony 20mm 1.8 it’s should definitely work in small spaces!
Good morning bro what lens you use Sony a7iv for weddings
@@richardadlam6634 good morning bro! I use the Sigma 28-45 f1.8 I also have the Tamron 70-180 and the Sony 20mm f1.8.
A7IV does have dual native iso but it’s only 800 and 3200
@@lispn thanks for the comment 🙏🏿! I’m aware of that. I was trying to say it didn’t have that 12800 that people love in the fx3 , A7S3, and fx6. But the 3200 works perfectly fine.
The only downfall is that you can’t do slog in 12800 iso. It only has 800 and 3200 so in a lower light area is lacks unless you have lenses that can go 1.4 or lower even then it may need more light
@@alilceestyle5237 yup that’s the only downfall. I always use lights even when shooting events and weddings.
if the a7iv was better in low light and had the 12,800 like the fx series it would literally be the perfect camera
@@CleatzTV yeah! Sony knows that if they do that it would mess up the value of a fx3. So sadly I don’t ever see that happening.
do yall think the fx30 or A7iv video is better
I’ve owned both! I would choose the A74 but I also love FF so that is a big factor. The fx30 is VERY capable 💯
Which one is the best a7m4 or a7c2?
@@firosvn107 great question! To be honest they are almost the same camera. The main difference is the a7c2 has a little better in body stabilization but not by much. But also the a7c2 doesn’t have a crop factor at 60 fps. But the a74 has a larger body with a better grip in my opinion and has dual card slots for redundancy.
All in all they are basically the same camera so you’ll love either one
If you’re a content creator and you aren’t using it for professional work I’d say get the A7c2 if you are using this for paid work I’d tell you the a74 just because of the dual car slots. But you can’t go wrong with this one.
Let me know what you go with!
Hi, Happy New Year.
1st day of 2025. I have saved for 2 years to buy a camera.
Now the question is should I buy a7iv or should I wait for a a7v??
Please do give your opinion. I will blindly follow whatever you say.
just buy nikon z6iii. i have a Sony A74 and have broken shutter curtain on 1st month, sony A74 is very slow trust me, fragile. I also have Nikon Z6ii and i wish to upgrade in Z6iii
@@ManojFT. if you waited 2 years I’d say wait a little bit longer and if they release the A75 in the first quarter of the year get that. If your are feeling like you want to buy now then you won’t regret the a74 and it will still hold strong for years.
Lol. No 60fps! Your life! NikonZ9 and NikonZ6III user in the house!!
lol I haven’t used Nikon but yall been going hard in my comments so I might have to check it out.
It’s does have duo iso 800/3200
Yes I know I miss spoke lol still new to RUclips. I was trying to say it doesn’t have that 12800 second base that everyone that shoots Sony ask about.
The background noise is poud imho.
I can’t help but feel like you lack a solid reference.
I mean this with respect…
my real world experience using this camera on various paid shoots over the last 2 years as well as all the personal shoots is the only relevant reference I can offer… The only thing I can do on my channel is be myself and give my honest feedback from my real world experience working as a freelance videographer/filmmaker.
In other words you can’t lack a reference when you are the reference 💯 I decided to start posting on RUclips because I was getting tired of watching reviews that didn’t feel authentic. At the bare minimum I just wanted to be authentic and share a camera that I genuinely love.
Same stuff I would tell friends.
@ I’m not questioning your work experience or intentions. You’re good at what you do man, no doubt. You clearly have a passion for this as most of us here do. I’m saying that you’ve been using Sony and only Sony for a while now. Have you had the chance to own or just try the other modern mirrorless hybrids out there? Every camera, when separated from the others, is a good camera (unless it’s a Canon bahahah). But when we start to talk about value, features, and user experience, then comparing it to its peers is useful.