Great video... Your videos helped me decide on my Nikon Z system. I am not changing, that Sony might be a great camera and if I had unlimited income sure I might consider Sony. But I don't. And the Nikon Z works for me. But I did notice something in the video, and this is a compliment, no matter what camera or lens you showcase in a video your images look the same. Amazing! I think the one thing you should showcase more is your STYLE because no matter what camera your images look the same. You prove so many times, it's not just the gear but the photographer!
I bought the A7 IV recently and am happy I did so. The biggest factors for me were usability (new menu system, shoot mode dial, CAMSET files) and the mature and diverse lens options.
I switched from fuji xt4 a year ago to the Sony A7 IV and although Fuji was good, I find the Sony A7 IV much more reliable in eye auto focus, tracking all kind of subjects, low light capabilities and not to mention a plethora of third party lenses available. The bigger sensor paired with a wide aperture lens make a big difference when pushing the ISO high. I've always shoot raw so colour science is not a deciding factor as I like to apply my own looks to my pictures. Plus a7iv video output is just beautiful. The fuji xt4 was a fantastic camera, but for my needs, I cannot see myself ever switching back to cropped sensor after Sony. Love my a7iv.
Same here. About to put the last remaining bits of Fuji gear up for sale. No turning back once you get a taste of reliable AF. Photography isn’t fun if you miss focus.
That’s the xt4, it’s a way different story when it comes to the XH2s. Can’t go wrong with that full frame lowlight & noise handeling though. Cheers and best of wishes!
A7iv is a fantastic value proposition. I'm happy to see you spreading yourself around all the different cameras. Sony colors are definitely the weakest part of Sony cameras, but they're getting better. I support Alex, ALWAYS shoot dark! haha great video as always
@Phillip Banes I don't doubt that the RX100V is outputting great colors, it's a great camera! It's one of their newer model cameras. As I mentioned, their newer cameras are getting better. It's native color profiles (if you don't shoot raw) that are weak in Sony. Also if you miss exposure, the red channel (and green channel) go wacky real quick when correcting exposures. 7:55 Omar discusses and shows examples of skin tones. If you're happy with your camera, ignore my comment and keep creating! Cheers.
It’s really a lovely camera, I’m bought one coming from Nikon dslr, started doing more video and I needed a better camera than the D500. I just customised the control layout to be the same as the Nikon and it’s really made it super easy for me to transition.
Hallelujah ! The truth!!!! Yes I shoot Fuji too BUT the Sony cameras are just easier, full frame (with all its creamy bokeh, low light glory and dynamic range) and autofocus mastery. Been shooting Sony at every level for 15 years and only just purchased the X100V which brought me to YOU!!! Love your work! Your attitude and HONESTY!!! The Fuji experience has been phenomenal, joyful time for me this year BUT Sony just does it!! My Sony cameras: a7SIII, FX3, a7C, a7III, a7S, RX1 & RX1R2 and F55 Fuji camera: X100V and love it...for fun. Ive learned a ton from you about all the Fuji gear. THANKS OMAR!!
Totally agree , Omar . Cameras are tools ha ha . Some more desirable than others , depending on personal preferences. My thing was and still is the em10 Mkii . Light , easy to carry and really lasts all day shooting . Like with all tools there are their strengths and weaknesses . So, to all those looking for perfection : it doesn’t exist; but those who know what they want and know where the best compromise is to fulfilling those needs ; then go for it. Just love the videos Omar and the straight talking and no holds barred views . Until your next video - thanks once again and look forward to catching you again pretty soon.
I came close to leaving the Fuji X-T4 for this Sony. I wanted the autofocus. Then came the X-H2S which I bought. I really want one of everything. Sony, Nikon........hmmm, maybe just one each of these three. :) Thanks for the video Omar.
This is so reassuring. Yesterday, I traded my Nikon Z6 ii and lenses for an A7IV and two lenses. I’d rented the Sony 3 times just to make sure on my choice. The autofocus is pure witchcraft. The workflow was so much easier on the Sony. I’ll be shooting film on my Nikon F100 until the new gear arrives.
Very nice summary. Having used the A7M4 for 6 months I agree with most. However, I found the color tweaking not so straightforward. I'm grateful you're mentioning this point. My advice to anyone who's interested - be aware that for landscape photography with this camera you may require to do some serious color tweaking beyond "auto WB". It's better for people, snappy colors etc. But greens, browns, blues, greys (clouds in they sky) - they were challenging to work with for me.
It's the autofocus that brings me to this juncture where I am contemplating whether to buy this and keep my Fuji XT-4, or trade-in the Fuji to get this plus a nice lens. Sad because I love the Fuji and we only get into arguments about the focusing in video, which is weak. The question now is whether I would miss the Fuji or not.
Damn, son! Me too! I shoot weddings full time, had different camera systems, made them all work, and then for the final three shoots used a Sony A7iv and boy oh boy. This camera is a beast. But a loving beast. A beast that wants you to do well. ...that kind of beast.
I have a ton of cameras and I just love my A7iv for both photos and videos. It's my go to camera for my RUclips thumbnails which is the highest praise from me. The video is great as well. I think Sony hit the ball out of the park with this one! Cheers.
I have a bunch of Fuji cameras, and an X-T5 was shipped to me today. I love Fuji. But my Sony a7IV is the most reassuring camera I've owned. The ergonomics are great - the chunky grip, the perfect operation of the buttons, etc. The camera feels thoughtfully designed and well manufactured. The AF is great. The EVF looks good. Operational speed is snappy. Battery life is great. The camera can be extensively customized. The dual-use card slot #1 is welcome. The ports (and covers) are well designed - including the solid, full-size HDMI. The files are good to work with. The lens selection is terrific. I really have no complaints about the a7IV. The camera is well worth the money. I added a SmallRig base plate, which is excellent.
@@marvellous9652 Because I like the Fuji system too, and I have a bunch of Fuji lenses. The X-T3 was a favorite, and the X-T5 seems like a great update. Also, the X-T5 with APS-C lenses is smaller & lighter than the Sony a7IV - sometimes an advantage.
Yes Omar! This video came at the perfect time! I'm about to hit the Go Button and switch to the Sony system for my professional work. I'm going with the A7IV and decided the Sigma 24mm 1.4 Art and the Tamron 35-105 F2-F2.8 seems to be an absolute weapon of a lens, I'd be really interested to hear your thoughts on the Tamron for wedding and event photography instead of the G Master 70-200 mkII.
I’ve seen SO MANY people switching to Sony lately from other brands (myself included). Even die hard Fuji fans can’t resist after getting just a taste of Sony AF. I’ve been using the A7iv for 6 months and I thrilled with the results. I probably should have switched a while ago, but I got there eventually. Great video Omar!!
Interesting. I just switched from sony to fuji. The X-h2s is great. Reliable Autofocus and nice fuji colors. But i understand why many would choose the sony. But for me i don't like to postprocess my fotos, so Fuji is still the best choice for that.
Uuhh no lol. Went FROM sony to fuji 😂 Sony af is not some mystical creature like people hype it up to be and fuji’s latest af tech is right there with them.
@@erik6678 I’ve been waiting for the xh2s for 4-5 years. But the price is what has open other options to me. Same 26mp as my xt2 and same price or even more expensive than some FF options (I don’t need the 40fps)….
@@gilcarag274 40fps isn’t the selling point lol, no one needs that. What makes that thing worth $2,500 is the fact that it’s out performing cinema cameras like the canon r5c in usable dynamic range by over 2 stops. It has 7 custom modes, a top subscreen, shoots 6k open gate, prores internal at up to 720mbps, Braw and ProRes raw external. 4k60 no crop, 4k120 and has essentially nonexistent rolling shutter. Any FF camera coming in with those specs is costing over $4500
i love your video sir. i have a7iv and xe4 fuji. love em both. if i want light and lazy to edit fuji is waving. when im shooting events and crazy kids a7iv is there for me. i need em both in my life lol 😅
i can't really stress enough how much an improvement the video quality is between the a7iv and the a7iii. It's another level, and I'm sure that 10-bit color helps quite a bit. This camera however tends to be too sharp, so dial in the detail to at least -6 or ideally -7, and it also looks a lot more organic in certain situation if you can add a filter that will bloom the highlights a subtle amount.
Thanks for the great video....honest and professional. I've been thinking of renting a Sony just to see how good the AF is...Keep bringing us the awesome content....
Ciao amico mio. You are the only one who notices that Sony's strength is not so much the reliability of the AFC, but the practicality of its use. Two other things about the A7M4 that nobody talks about are: the possibility of seeing with the flash mounted on the hot shoe the actual exposure of the environment, with the other machines you have to turn off the flash. And, in the video field, in addition to switching instantly with the appropriate dial, regardless of the priority set by the PASM dial, you can independently manage the exposure triad with a combination of dials and buttons. So you can work in video with priorities and automatisms different from photos, without having to change the PASM dial from time to time
Great video Omar. I agree with you - I’m patiently waiting for the Z6iii. Hoping the autofocus is close to that of the A7 series. I may even go for the rumored upcoming Z8. I use a Z6ii right now and love it - but the autofocus is definetly not as good as the A7iii that I used last year. The color science and RAW processing of the A73 just never satisfied me. Appreciate the time you take to make these videos for us. Peace
@Phillip Banes in perfect lighting conditions it was alright - but if you were shooting outdoors in harsh lighting or dark shadows - the Sony skin tones would always seem alittle “off”. Im not sure the technical terms - but in these same conditions - the Z6ii is giving me much better images. I shot with 35mm 1.4 GM and 85mm 1.4 ART when I had the A7iii.
@@gilcarag274 true, but I’m fine using the Z6ii meanwhile. I’ve adapted to its autofocus tendencies. I thought the A7iii autofocus was awesome - I’m sure the A7iV feels like cheat codes
I didn't even know you had this camera for sometimes. I thought you were fully hooked on Fuji and trying Canon mirrorless. But I am happy that you are still trying all the systems.
Sony should make a a7IVa with that a7RV Display and this camera would truly be perfect. I even love the colours it produced out of cam jpg with the picture styles FL and IN. Absolutely the best camera for hybrid shooting.
@@ogonzilla We the evangelic church of fuji want to state that we love all the other, even when they are living in sin and menu-hell. And of course they are, because there is only one way to shoot: with the controls on the outside. And those who prefer walking knee-deep in camera gadgettery, you are all on the wrong path and i spray and pray for you. Love tho sinners. Or so.
Sounds like the A7IV is a nice camera. And even though a camera is just a "tool" I don't think people necessarily have to switch out their entire system just because another manufacturer has raised the bar on certain features in a new model. Their current system most likely will come out with a similar model. The different camera makers usually leap frog each other in product development over time. It may be a different situation for photographers who do a lot of paid work and the new camera really helps them out in a concrete way.
Hi Omar. I follow your channel from the very first time I use fuji. I used xe, xt, xs, xh,... and find some struggles when focusing, noise and raw editing. And as a fuji lover, i tried to move to GFX, the GFX 50sii, which is a totally wrong choice for my needed. I sold it 3 months later. Then move to a7iv. I totally happy with it. The best focusing i've ever use. I just need to think about the composition. The noise is ok with me. The raw editing also ok. Its jpeg is awesome, very trendy but I still miss the fuji color 😁. The most feature that i miss from fuji is the display review images. I can continue shot on evf but when i need to see review image, i just need to look on LCD. I cannot find this useful feature on Sony. Just want to share my thought and experience. Thank you so much for all the things you did in this channel 😁
I found color in the A74 better than past Sony's. I use a color checker passport to create color profiles. Works for me. For Fuji colors....use a cheap, old, used Fuji!
Man! You put in this video what I struggle putting into words.I recently switched from Fuji to Sony. I still love fuji for the colors and just the "feel" but I needed something more for RUclipsry vloggy things like video and AF like what you said. For this I think the Sony is the tool for the job. Fuji, I think, is still the best for street photography.
Lately I've been trying to convince myself to buy an A7R5 and A74. But, I just can't do it. My A7R4 and A7R3 do everything that I want a camera to do. And that is the first time in my life that I can honestly say that.
immediate G.A.S. What do you recon ... how far apart is an X-h2s from this in terms of focus reliability? Thanks for your work and keep up the good vibes.
I had the sony a7c (of course not the a7iv) and switched to the x-h2s, as i have a x100v and want to stick to one system. From my experience the autofocus of the x-h2s is very good. But of course you will miss the touch tracking feature of the sony. With the fuji you can't use touch tracking in video mode. Besides that eye autofocus works fine.
@@erik6678 I had a little bit of a hands on in our local store just now, from a stills perspective I found the X-H2s was at least as good as the A7III. Of cause then there is the touch/ object tracking of the A7IV. But who knows what a firmware update might be able to do. But still, you could track an object with a half pressed shutter in stills mode. For sure there are a lot of things still to explore and test.
If I'm designing a dream Sony camera... a7c with a better menu system, and basically trade the screen for a better EVF. Small rangefinder-style body with a great EVF would be a sweet camera.
Coming from Nikon professionally I've used the Z6ii and still own a D850 but I jumped ship last year and also use a Sony A7R IV and the A7 IV. To be honest I gravitate towards the A7 IV more than any other assignment. Maybe the Z6 iii is closer now.
I've got an X-T2 (X-T5 hopoefully in a few days) and I bought it when I started with photography four years ago because it was recommended to me in the store where I bought it. With what I know now I would probably buy a Sony as it's indeed the better camera with more lenses. Now I'm in the Fuji ecosystem and I'm not going to sell 7 lenses just so I can shoot with a slightly better camera. Moreover, the (full frame) Sony lenses are by no means cheap. But most importantly, the X-T2 is fun to shoot, I'm not sure if I would say the same about the A IV.
3rd party is great on Sony and quite a bit cheaper a lot of the time. But Fuji is getting there as well... Everyone is really, except Canon R. Nikon Z is just waiting for it and they have a couple (rumored to be) rebranded Tamron lens designs in their current line up. Every system has its pros, even Canon R, but the latter definitely rides a thin line between being good on hardware and frustrating on user experience / support regarding the eco system.
@@ogonzilla Eum, I'm not sure what's funny about this comment. Yes, I think the A7 IV is only slightly better than the X-T5. This is also reflected in the price. If Sony is really lightyears ahead of Fuji, Fuji wouldn't have had any business.
@@Optidorf Did you get the X-T5? I had both and I can tell you it is not "slightly better". Damm, the A7IV is significant better. But those improvements can be ignored in most of my case of shooting.
I have the original Z6 and I have been thinking of switching to the Sony for SO LONG now and you're making it harder for me! I love the handing of the Z6, but I'm a little tired of the FTZ adapter for most of my lenses, and keep hearing praise for the Sony. I think I'm going to wait until I hear of some of the lens developments in 2023, and see what comes of the Z6 line.
What’s good for me is that coming from an XT2 (a camera I learnt manual focus on 😁) any recent camera is miles ahead in terms of autofocus performance ! What about the a7R5? Really going back and forth between the 2….. Initially I had settled on the a7iv, then when the a7r5 came out I said to my wife « I have an issue. The camera I want is very expensive ! ». She answered : « if that’s what you really want!! ». My hears could not believe it. 😮
I'm just like you my main camera is xt2 + an old xpro 1. I'm heavily invested in fuji glass an now I'm eyeing the XT5 for a big upgrade from XT2. Good luck with your next camera..
My best photography camera. I love it. Thanks for your video on flash ( Do THIS to soften your FLASH when doing wedding, event, or club photography!). I am having excellent results since. 10/10
Hey Omar, thanks a million for this. This is the kind of review that I've been waiting for. I have been using my Canon 80D for the longest time, but since I've started shooting events I have been seeing limitations and been struggling a bit in low light. Have been wanting to upgrade for a while now and Sony has been on the top of my list. The reasons that you have pointed out, i can relate. I guess it's the A7 IV for me. Thanks again and keep rocking 🤘🏼.
@@digitalfilmreviews7843 As much as I love Canon, the systems seem expensive to me here in the UAE. And I use a grey card for my shoots so for colors, I do put my own spin on it. The reason why I wanted the sony was for the low light capability and auto focus especially for event photography. Would like to get your opinion on the newer Canon systems to see if they compare and if so which one would you recommend.
@@muneermajeed7539 Canon are more expensive because the cameras are built better and to last. Canon (and Nikon) have been making cameras for however many decades while Sony only recently started. You will see recent videos where people switch to Canon from Sony because the Sony camera lasts only two years. So in the long run Canon is cheaper. The new Canon cameras can autofocus extremely well in low light, so that is not issue. R6 mkii and R5 are amazing cameras that will last the distance.
@@ogonzilla I don't know. I'm wanting the optical viewfinder experience, and long battery life. Nikon d810 36mp without an anti aliasing filter still puts out amazing images, and it would just be for recreational shooting.... Plus a d810 on offer up could be had for a deal and a half nowadays.... I'd love to get the d780 but it's still expensive and the d810 files are a bit crisper, although the d780 has better low light abilities so yeah 👍
"remember cameras are tools" me getting as emotionally attached to my "tool" as to the praying mantises that I rescue near the cold end of autumn and die on my hands in winter:
Nice critique. I use Nikon because I went digital when the D700 came out and now I'm invested. But man I wish I had Sony AF sometimes! Or Canon AF from what I gather. As for cost the Nikon Z9 may be on par with Sony and Canon AF but its no better and it costs an arm and two legs. And even then it seems to require enough computing power to run the entire planet just to get there. Agree about ability to use third party lenses and Nikon has come to the party here. Tamron and now Sigma I think will make Z mount lenses which is brilliant.
I’m thinking about whether to get the A6700 or the A7IV. What holds me back from the A7IV is that I have quite a few lenses that are APS-C. Do you think I should take a big step and switch to the A7IV, or since I have more APS-C lenses, should I stick to the APS-C line and go for the A6700?
Thanks for the video. It’s a great camera even if you own a higher price option like the Alpha1 since for events it’s very well balanced as a 33 Mpixel sensor and excellent AF system. I do own one and like what it offers for the price they as.
Fuji film simulation just effect jpg. you can produce that color after by raw and software (lightroom,...) Sony picture profile just for video. slog2 slog3, s cinetone. Sony creative style is very similar fujfilm simulation but it doesnt have much funtion like fujifim. ony efect JPG file for ex Classic Chrome Dynamic Range: DR200 Highlight: +2 (High) Shadow: +1 (Medium-High) Color: -1 (Medium-Low) Sharpness: 0 (Medium) Noise Reduction: -2 (Low) White Balance: Auto, +1 Red & -2 Blue ISO: Auto up to ISO 3200 sony doesn't have Classic chrome, Highlight and Shadow. any thing else sony does have. sony creative style:standard, Vivid,..similar Provia or Velvia (color doesn't match) fujifim have separate menu for film simulation. sony doesn t have. lightroom have Sony creative style color for sony raw file. I am not sure it's match jpg=))
HMMMMMMMMMMMmmMmMmm. I've rented the A7IV and liked it, but lately, I've been leaning toward Nikon z6ii mostly because I think it's a much better value, so it's interesting to hear you tout the value angle. I can get z6ii at B&H right now for $600 less than an A7IV - that's not chump change. What is it about the A7iv that makes you believe it's worth that extra 6 Benjamins and still qualifies as a good value by comparison?
Curious what you use for processing raw files, specifically for the Nikon Z cameras. Struggling a bit with the 7Z2 files in Bridge/ PS ACR. I want to love my Z72 but there's so much I love on the Fuji XT4.
I've switched from the old Sony a7ii to Nikon Z5 and I thought that autofocus in this new camera will be better, but it's not! Nikon z5 with Eye AF and Nikkor Z 40mm f2 and I missed some portrait shots. Nikon colours are a bit better for sure, but I realized that my latest Sony shots were also nice, I know how to edit the files to look good. But I like the feel and handling of the camera as well the shutter sound which is more pleasing for my taste. I also think that some Z mount lenses are quite unique like 24-200mm or 40mm f2. Nikkor Z 24-70 f4 is also better than the Sony 24-70 f4. So no regrets.
I'm so mad! Just about to upgrade my Nikon kit to Z6ii and this is better in so many ways. The dust door on the shutter, the card slots, and the foolproof autofocus.. It is more expensive than z6ii somewhat however. This will hopefully be what the z6iii is like, if that ever comes along...
I shoot a Z5 and got so frustrated with the unreliable AF so I bought an A7C. It never ever misses, and it's so great at keeping up with my kids. I couldn't let go of the Z5 because of the feel, so I've had both for a few months now. I think I need to ignore my heart and go with my head 😂the Sony gets the shot, it's compact, it looks great, the files look fine. I kept the Nikon because of you too Omar! I kept thinking, "if Omar can get a Nikon to work for his kind of shots, I have no excuse" P.s. I miss the Moe and O show! Don't leave us hanging.
Yes… The thing I love most about my A7iv & iii is not having to stress over perfect exposure. The raw files always bounce back perfectly 👌🏾
You are absolutely hysterical. Definitely LOL’d at “roll the intro”
SAME
Great video... Your videos helped me decide on my Nikon Z system. I am not changing, that Sony might be a great camera and if I had unlimited income sure I might consider Sony. But I don't. And the Nikon Z works for me. But I did notice something in the video, and this is a compliment, no matter what camera or lens you showcase in a video your images look the same. Amazing! I think the one thing you should showcase more is your STYLE because no matter what camera your images look the same. You prove so many times, it's not just the gear but the photographer!
That's because he uses color cards to bring the colors to the same level regardless of the camera.
I bought the A7 IV recently and am happy I did so. The biggest factors for me were usability (new menu system, shoot mode dial, CAMSET files) and the mature and diverse lens options.
as a person on team Fuji, I look forward to more content from you on this system
I'm so grateful for this intro. Really the best one
I switched from fuji xt4 a year ago to the Sony A7 IV and although Fuji was good, I find the Sony A7 IV much more reliable in eye auto focus, tracking all kind of subjects, low light capabilities and not to mention a plethora of third party lenses available. The bigger sensor paired with a wide aperture lens make a big difference when pushing the ISO high. I've always shoot raw so colour science is not a deciding factor as I like to apply my own looks to my pictures. Plus a7iv video output is just beautiful. The fuji xt4 was a fantastic camera, but for my needs, I cannot see myself ever switching back to cropped sensor after Sony. Love my a7iv.
Same here. About to put the last remaining bits of Fuji gear up for sale. No turning back once you get a taste of reliable AF. Photography isn’t fun if you miss focus.
That’s the xt4, it’s a way different story when it comes to the XH2s.
Can’t go wrong with that full frame lowlight & noise handeling though. Cheers and best of wishes!
So refreshing to see you as an advocat of unbiased opinion, Omar. PS From a Sony and Fuji shooter - loving them both.
Can't we love them all...these Fujifilm fanboys!! We need more peeps like you.
A7iv is a fantastic value proposition. I'm happy to see you spreading yourself around all the different cameras. Sony colors are definitely the weakest part of Sony cameras, but they're getting better.
I support Alex, ALWAYS shoot dark! haha great video as always
@Phillip Banes I don't doubt that the RX100V is outputting great colors, it's a great camera! It's one of their newer model cameras. As I mentioned, their newer cameras are getting better. It's native color profiles (if you don't shoot raw) that are weak in Sony. Also if you miss exposure, the red channel (and green channel) go wacky real quick when correcting exposures. 7:55 Omar discusses and shows examples of skin tones. If you're happy with your camera, ignore my comment and keep creating! Cheers.
It’s really a lovely camera, I’m bought one coming from Nikon dslr, started doing more video and I needed a better camera than the D500.
I just customised the control layout to be the same as the Nikon and it’s really made it super easy for me to transition.
Hallelujah ! The truth!!!! Yes I shoot Fuji too BUT the Sony cameras are just easier, full frame (with all its creamy bokeh, low light glory and dynamic range) and autofocus mastery. Been shooting Sony at every level for 15 years and only just purchased the X100V which brought me to YOU!!! Love your work! Your attitude and HONESTY!!! The Fuji experience has been phenomenal, joyful time for me this year BUT Sony just does it!! My Sony cameras: a7SIII, FX3, a7C, a7III, a7S, RX1 & RX1R2 and F55 Fuji camera: X100V and love it...for fun. Ive learned a ton from you about all the Fuji gear. THANKS OMAR!!
Totally agree , Omar . Cameras are tools ha ha . Some more desirable than others , depending on personal preferences. My thing was and still is the em10 Mkii . Light , easy to carry and really lasts all day shooting . Like with all tools there are their strengths and weaknesses . So, to all those looking for perfection : it doesn’t exist; but those who know what they want and know where the best compromise is to fulfilling those needs ; then go for it.
Just love the videos Omar and the straight talking and no holds barred views . Until your next video - thanks once again and look forward to catching you again pretty soon.
Hands down the worlds greatest intro!!!!! O' and the video ain't bad either, but seriously that intro was the bomb.
I came close to leaving the Fuji X-T4 for this Sony. I wanted the autofocus. Then came the X-H2S which I bought. I really want one of everything. Sony, Nikon........hmmm, maybe just one each of these three. :) Thanks for the video Omar.
This is so reassuring. Yesterday, I traded my Nikon Z6 ii and lenses for an A7IV and two lenses. I’d rented the Sony 3 times just to make sure on my choice. The autofocus is pure witchcraft. The workflow was so much easier on the Sony. I’ll be shooting film on my Nikon F100 until the new gear arrives.
Very nice summary. Having used the A7M4 for 6 months I agree with most. However, I found the color tweaking not so straightforward. I'm grateful you're mentioning this point. My advice to anyone who's interested - be aware that for landscape photography with this camera you may require to do some serious color tweaking beyond "auto WB". It's better for people, snappy colors etc. But greens, browns, blues, greys (clouds in they sky) - they were challenging to work with for me.
It's the autofocus that brings me to this juncture where I am contemplating whether to buy this and keep my Fuji XT-4, or trade-in the Fuji to get this plus a nice lens. Sad because I love the Fuji and we only get into arguments about the focusing in video, which is weak. The question now is whether I would miss the Fuji or not.
Damn, son! Me too! I shoot weddings full time, had different camera systems, made them all work, and then for the final three shoots used a Sony A7iv and boy oh boy. This camera is a beast. But a loving beast. A beast that wants you to do well.
...that kind of beast.
Well said, man. :)
'Cameras are tools. They're not like sports teams...' Nailed it in one!
Oo you nailed the colour grading/lighting/framing on this video and I'm enjoying the green+grey colour combo 😄
I have a ton of cameras and I just love my A7iv for both photos and videos. It's my go to camera for my RUclips thumbnails which is the highest praise from me. The video is great as well. I think Sony hit the ball out of the park with this one! Cheers.
I have a bunch of Fuji cameras, and an X-T5 was shipped to me today. I love Fuji. But my Sony a7IV is the most reassuring camera I've owned. The ergonomics are great - the chunky grip, the perfect operation of the buttons, etc. The camera feels thoughtfully designed and well manufactured. The AF is great. The EVF looks good. Operational speed is snappy. Battery life is great. The camera can be extensively customized. The dual-use card slot #1 is welcome. The ports (and covers) are well designed - including the solid, full-size HDMI. The files are good to work with. The lens selection is terrific. I really have no complaints about the a7IV. The camera is well worth the money. I added a SmallRig base plate, which is excellent.
Why did you get an X-T5 then? Just curious.
@@marvellous9652 Because I like the Fuji system too, and I have a bunch of Fuji lenses. The X-T3 was a favorite, and the X-T5 seems like a great update. Also, the X-T5 with APS-C lenses is smaller & lighter than the Sony a7IV - sometimes an advantage.
Yes Omar! This video came at the perfect time! I'm about to hit the Go Button and switch to the Sony system for my professional work. I'm going with the A7IV and decided the Sigma 24mm 1.4 Art and the Tamron 35-105 F2-F2.8 seems to be an absolute weapon of a lens, I'd be really interested to hear your thoughts on the Tamron for wedding and event photography instead of the G Master 70-200 mkII.
That's the direction I'd go...lighter, more versatile. Check out Taylor Jackson's videos on shooting everything with that lens. Good luck!
@@ogonzilla Thank you! Great video BTW! It was Taylor's video where I first saw the Tamron being used on a wedding actually.
I’ve seen SO MANY people switching to Sony lately from other brands (myself included). Even die hard Fuji fans can’t resist after getting just a taste of Sony AF. I’ve been using the A7iv for 6 months and I thrilled with the results. I probably should have switched a while ago, but I got there eventually. Great video Omar!!
Interesting. I just switched from sony to fuji. The X-h2s is great. Reliable Autofocus and nice fuji colors. But i understand why many would choose the sony. But for me i don't like to postprocess my fotos, so Fuji is still the best choice for that.
Uuhh no lol. Went FROM sony to fuji 😂
Sony af is not some mystical creature like people hype it up to be and fuji’s latest af tech is right there with them.
I would never switch to Sony^^
@@erik6678 I’ve been waiting for the xh2s for 4-5 years. But the price is what has open other options to me. Same 26mp as my xt2 and same price or even more expensive than some FF options (I don’t need the 40fps)….
@@gilcarag274 40fps isn’t the selling point lol, no one needs that. What makes that thing worth $2,500 is the fact that it’s out performing cinema cameras like the canon r5c in usable dynamic range by over 2 stops. It has 7 custom modes, a top subscreen, shoots 6k open gate, prores internal at up to 720mbps, Braw and ProRes raw external. 4k60 no crop, 4k120 and has essentially nonexistent rolling shutter. Any FF camera coming in with those specs is costing over $4500
i love your video sir. i have a7iv and xe4 fuji. love em both. if i want light and lazy to edit fuji is waving. when im shooting events and crazy kids a7iv is there for me. i need em both in my life lol 😅
Great video as always, Omar. Now just waiting for your a7iv setting video and copy that to mine that is still on its way to my home👍
Aside from the slow sensor readout, yes, it’s ideal in a lot of ways. I’ve got two.
i can't really stress enough how much an improvement the video quality is between the a7iv and the a7iii. It's another level, and I'm sure that 10-bit color helps quite a bit. This camera however tends to be too sharp, so dial in the detail to at least -6 or ideally -7, and it also looks a lot more organic in certain situation if you can add a filter that will bloom the highlights a subtle amount.
Thanks for the great video....honest and professional. I've been thinking of renting a Sony just to see how good the AF is...Keep bringing us the awesome content....
Ciao amico mio. You are the only one who notices that Sony's strength is not so much the reliability of the AFC, but the practicality of its use. Two other things about the A7M4 that nobody talks about are: the possibility of seeing with the flash mounted on the hot shoe the actual exposure of the environment, with the other machines you have to turn off the flash. And, in the video field, in addition to switching instantly with the appropriate dial, regardless of the priority set by the PASM dial, you can independently manage the exposure triad with a combination of dials and buttons. So you can work in video with priorities and automatisms different from photos, without having to change the PASM dial from time to time
Awesome video, I love my A7IV. Liked and subscribed and that intro is just perfect :)
Great video Omar. I agree with you - I’m patiently waiting for the Z6iii. Hoping the autofocus is close to that of the A7 series. I may even go for the rumored upcoming Z8.
I use a Z6ii right now and love it - but the autofocus is definetly not as good as the A7iii that I used last year. The color science and RAW processing of the A73 just never satisfied me.
Appreciate the time you take to make these videos for us. Peace
The only thing is you don’t know how long the wait for the z8 is going to be. What I like with Sony is the level of customisation.
@Phillip Banes in perfect lighting conditions it was alright - but if you were shooting outdoors in harsh lighting or dark shadows - the Sony skin tones would always seem alittle “off”. Im not sure the technical terms - but in these same conditions - the Z6ii is giving me much better images. I shot with 35mm 1.4 GM and 85mm 1.4 ART when I had the A7iii.
@@gilcarag274 true, but I’m fine using the Z6ii meanwhile. I’ve adapted to its autofocus tendencies. I thought the A7iii autofocus was awesome - I’m sure the A7iV feels like cheat codes
I didn't even know you had this camera for sometimes. I thought you were fully hooked on Fuji and trying Canon mirrorless. But I am happy that you are still trying all the systems.
Hooked on photography, baby. ;)
100% agree with the opening statement. Solid video
The best ‘roll intro’ so far. 😂😂😂
Sony should make a a7IVa with that a7RV Display and this camera would truly be perfect. I even love the colours it produced out of cam jpg with the picture styles FL and IN. Absolutely the best camera for hybrid shooting.
your Fujis are not happy at all.
They're not camera-ists. They love all others.
@@ogonzilla We the evangelic church of fuji want to state that we love all the other, even when they are living in sin and menu-hell. And of course they are, because there is only one way to shoot: with the controls on the outside.
And those who prefer walking knee-deep in camera gadgettery, you are all on the wrong path and i spray and pray for you.
Love tho sinners. Or so.
Thank you for the best intro ever man!
two weeks I worked on that.
Sounds like the A7IV is a nice camera. And even though a camera is just a "tool" I don't think people necessarily have to switch out their entire system just because another manufacturer has raised the bar on certain features in a new model. Their current system most likely will come out with a similar model. The different camera makers usually leap frog each other in product development over time.
It may be a different situation for photographers who do a lot of paid work and the new camera really helps them out in a concrete way.
Hi Omar. I follow your channel from the very first time I use fuji. I used xe, xt, xs, xh,... and find some struggles when focusing, noise and raw editing.
And as a fuji lover, i tried to move to GFX, the GFX 50sii, which is a totally wrong choice for my needed. I sold it 3 months later.
Then move to a7iv. I totally happy with it. The best focusing i've ever use. I just need to think about the composition. The noise is ok with me. The raw editing also ok. Its jpeg is awesome, very trendy but I still miss the fuji color 😁. The most feature that i miss from fuji is the display review images. I can continue shot on evf but when i need to see review image, i just need to look on LCD. I cannot find this useful feature on Sony.
Just want to share my thought and experience. Thank you so much for all the things you did in this channel 😁
I found color in the A74 better than past Sony's. I use a color checker passport to create color profiles. Works for me. For Fuji colors....use a cheap, old, used Fuji!
An excellent and a well thought out analysis. Loved the video.
that intro was sick! you have outdone your self.
I wish Fuji would make an affordable compact full frame camera similar to the A7C from Sony. That would be an instant buy for me.
Another great video, plus the "roll intro" bit actually made me laugh out loud.
Top shelf content 🙂
Man! You put in this video what I struggle putting into words.I recently switched from Fuji to Sony. I still love fuji for the colors and just the "feel" but I needed something more for RUclipsry vloggy things like video and AF like what you said. For this I think the Sony is the tool for the job. Fuji, I think, is still the best for street photography.
Lately I've been trying to convince myself to buy an A7R5 and A74. But, I just can't do it. My A7R4 and A7R3 do everything that I want a camera to do. And that is the first time in my life that I can honestly say that.
Smart move. No need to buy something new!!
immediate G.A.S.
What do you recon ... how far apart is an X-h2s from this in terms of focus reliability?
Thanks for your work and keep up the good vibes.
I had the sony a7c (of course not the a7iv) and switched to the x-h2s, as i have a x100v and want to stick to one system.
From my experience the autofocus of the x-h2s is very good. But of course you will miss the touch tracking feature of the sony. With the fuji you can't use touch tracking in video mode. Besides that eye autofocus works fine.
@@erik6678 I had a little bit of a hands on in our local store just now, from a stills perspective I found the X-H2s was at least as good as the A7III. Of cause then there is the touch/ object tracking of the A7IV. But who knows what a firmware update might be able to do. But still, you could track an object with a half pressed shutter in stills mode. For sure there are a lot of things still to explore and test.
If I'm designing a dream Sony camera... a7c with a better menu system, and basically trade the screen for a better EVF. Small rangefinder-style body with a great EVF would be a sweet camera.
Omar! I love the intro! I was waiting for a b-roll! Haha 😅😂
Coming from Nikon professionally I've used the Z6ii and still own a D850 but I jumped ship last year and also use a Sony A7R IV and the A7 IV. To be honest I gravitate towards the A7 IV more than any other assignment. Maybe the Z6 iii is closer now.
I've got an X-T2 (X-T5 hopoefully in a few days) and I bought it when I started with photography four years ago because it was recommended to me in the store where I bought it. With what I know now I would probably buy a Sony as it's indeed the better camera with more lenses. Now I'm in the Fuji ecosystem and I'm not going to sell 7 lenses just so I can shoot with a slightly better camera. Moreover, the (full frame) Sony lenses are by no means cheap. But most importantly, the X-T2 is fun to shoot, I'm not sure if I would say the same about the A IV.
Em..."slightly better?" lol...
3rd party is great on Sony and quite a bit cheaper a lot of the time. But Fuji is getting there as well... Everyone is really, except Canon R. Nikon Z is just waiting for it and they have a couple (rumored to be) rebranded Tamron lens designs in their current line up.
Every system has its pros, even Canon R, but the latter definitely rides a thin line between being good on hardware and frustrating on user experience / support regarding the eco system.
You can’t be sure before trying 😁
@@ogonzilla Eum, I'm not sure what's funny about this comment. Yes, I think the A7 IV is only slightly better than the X-T5. This is also reflected in the price. If Sony is really lightyears ahead of Fuji, Fuji wouldn't have had any business.
@@Optidorf Did you get the X-T5? I had both and I can tell you it is not "slightly better". Damm, the A7IV is significant better. But those improvements can be ignored in most of my case of shooting.
I have the original Z6 and I have been thinking of switching to the Sony for SO LONG now and you're making it harder for me! I love the handing of the Z6, but I'm a little tired of the FTZ adapter for most of my lenses, and keep hearing praise for the Sony. I think I'm going to wait until I hear of some of the lens developments in 2023, and see what comes of the Z6 line.
Buy native lenses it’s cheaper than switching.
Another great video, thanks Omar
Hmm. That intro tho. Has someone been watching 'Camera Conspiracies' ? 😂
What’s good for me is that coming from an XT2 (a camera I learnt manual focus on 😁) any recent camera is miles ahead in terms of autofocus performance !
What about the a7R5? Really going back and forth between the 2…..
Initially I had settled on the a7iv, then when the a7r5 came out I said to my wife « I have an issue. The camera I want is very expensive ! ». She answered : « if that’s what you really want!! ». My hears could not believe it. 😮
I'm just like you my main camera is xt2 + an old xpro 1. I'm heavily invested in fuji glass an now I'm eyeing the XT5 for a big upgrade from XT2. Good luck with your next camera..
@@rakanalharbi3084 Thanks mate. The XT5 seems a good camera. You’ll love it. So many amazing options !!
I just picked up the 70-200 GM 2……you need that lens Omar…..do it,go get it,you’ll love it…..😍😍
I'm all about small and light. :) Canon 70-200 in the bag just in case.
@@ogonzilla they don’t come any lighter than that lens.Hope you enjoy the a7iv.😁
My best photography camera. I love it. Thanks for your video on flash ( Do THIS to soften your FLASH when doing wedding, event, or club photography!). I am having excellent results since. 10/10
AWESOME. So glad to help.
roll intro...(1 second intro)...i like this guy
I have the A7iv and 3x ZV-E10 for my podcast setup
I want to upgrade the looks, 4k and 60fps. Should I go for 3 more A7iv?
Absolutely true. Thanks Omar!
Near the end of the video this rang in my mind: All I want is the perfect camera
I love my fuji and Sony. They get along great 😁 Wish the Sony had that quieter shutter like Fuji
I think for the stay at home hobbyist and family photographer. The Fuji is plenty camera. These native full frame lenses are so expensive 😢
agree. the job pay for that camera =))
Omar! I need to know how to make these incredible intros!!! We all need a tutorial video!!!!!
I think I also need more exclamation marks !!!!!!!!!!
😊
Hey Omar, thanks a million for this. This is the kind of review that I've been waiting for. I have been using my Canon 80D for the longest time, but since I've started shooting events I have been seeing limitations and been struggling a bit in low light.
Have been wanting to upgrade for a while now and Sony has been on the top of my list. The reasons that you have pointed out, i can relate. I guess it's the A7 IV for me.
Thanks again and keep rocking 🤘🏼.
Don't get Sony. The colours are not good. Better stick with Canon.
@@digitalfilmreviews7843 As much as I love Canon, the systems seem expensive to me here in the UAE. And I use a grey card for my shoots so for colors, I do put my own spin on it. The reason why I wanted the sony was for the low light capability and auto focus especially for event photography. Would like to get your opinion on the newer Canon systems to see if they compare and if so which one would you recommend.
@@muneermajeed7539 Canon are more expensive because the cameras are built better and to last. Canon (and Nikon) have been making cameras for however many decades while Sony only recently started. You will see recent videos where people switch to Canon from Sony because the Sony camera lasts only two years. So in the long run Canon is cheaper. The new Canon cameras can autofocus extremely well in low light, so that is not issue. R6 mkii and R5 are amazing cameras that will last the distance.
I switched to Sony and I'm so stoked. Miss my Nikon Z6II a bit so will likely get a Nikon DSLR for my recreational photos.
I don't think I could get rid of the Z6II. You could do a cheap used original Z6. I'd do that over a DSLR...
@@ogonzilla I don't know. I'm wanting the optical viewfinder experience, and long battery life. Nikon d810 36mp without an anti aliasing filter still puts out amazing images, and it would just be for recreational shooting.... Plus a d810 on offer up could be had for a deal and a half nowadays.... I'd love to get the d780 but it's still expensive and the d810 files are a bit crisper, although the d780 has better low light abilities so yeah 👍
"remember cameras are tools"
me getting as emotionally attached to my "tool" as to the praying mantises that I rescue near the cold end of autumn and die on my hands in winter:
Best intro on RUclips.
I got a Sony A7 IV after being a Canon shooter since 2003. Gotta say I like it.
Isn't only for the RF lenses? You can still use 3rd party lenses with a adapter. Or am I missing something
As always very good video. Thank you.
I wish they would have put the S&Q in the middle of the mode selector other than that a great camera
Fuji user here. I intend to pick a sony for tha job and let the fujis for tha fun, thanks omar
Good choice!
Nice critique. I use Nikon because I went digital when the D700 came out and now I'm invested. But man I wish I had Sony AF sometimes! Or Canon AF from what I gather. As for cost the Nikon Z9 may be on par with Sony and Canon AF but its no better and it costs an arm and two legs. And even then it seems to require enough computing power to run the entire planet just to get there.
Agree about ability to use third party lenses and Nikon has come to the party here. Tamron and now Sigma I think will make Z mount lenses which is brilliant.
LOVE the A7iv!! Agree with everything you said..which Godox flash are you using with it for your events?? Be well and thank you!!!
Godox 860ii
@@ogonzilla Thank you for answering.. NOW to get as GOOD as your shots...LOL
roll intro .. i just thought about chris pal2tech hahhahh funny omar ..hillarious
I’m thinking about whether to get the A6700 or the A7IV. What holds me back from the A7IV is that I have quite a few lenses that are APS-C. Do you think I should take a big step and switch to the A7IV, or since I have more APS-C lenses, should I stick to the APS-C line and go for the A6700?
Omar have the best intro ngl
I love Nikon/Canon and using both as armature . But I will go for Sony if I'd do it as professional.
Thanks for the video. It’s a great camera even if you own a higher price option like the Alpha1 since for events it’s very well balanced as a 33 Mpixel sensor and excellent AF system. I do own one and like what it offers for the price they as.
Love your intro! I also have the A7IV, what a great camera :)
I love the Intro!!
I'm using Sony A7RIVA, A6600, Nikon ZFC, Z6ii and Fujifilm XS10, XH2. Thinking to get the A7IV for more versatile hybrid use haha.
You're crazier than me with the cameras!
Can you discuss about Sony creative style vs picture profile in relation to photography. Which affects RAW and which acts like Fuji film simulation?
Fuji film simulation just effect jpg. you can produce that color after by raw and software (lightroom,...)
Sony picture profile just for video. slog2 slog3, s cinetone.
Sony creative style is very similar fujfilm simulation but it doesnt have much funtion like fujifim. ony efect JPG file
for ex
Classic Chrome
Dynamic Range: DR200
Highlight: +2 (High)
Shadow: +1 (Medium-High)
Color: -1 (Medium-Low)
Sharpness: 0 (Medium)
Noise Reduction: -2 (Low)
White Balance: Auto, +1 Red & -2 Blue
ISO: Auto up to ISO 3200
sony doesn't have Classic chrome, Highlight and Shadow. any thing else sony does have. sony creative style:standard, Vivid,..similar Provia or Velvia (color doesn't match)
fujifim have separate menu for film simulation. sony doesn t have.
lightroom have Sony creative style color for sony raw file. I am not sure it's match jpg=))
Wow. Awesome in depth reply. Thanks so much ❤
so good i might buy another
That "new" moustache & beard looks cool Omar ! Perfect look to go with your FUJIFILM "Noir" camera ;-)
Hi Omar!
Do you encounter any eyelash / front focus with the a7iv?
Thank you
Great video as usual, but let’s talk about the intro, a little long😉 but awesome. Keep up the great work !
HMMMMMMMMMMMmmMmMmm. I've rented the A7IV and liked it, but lately, I've been leaning toward Nikon z6ii mostly because I think it's a much better value, so it's interesting to hear you tout the value angle. I can get z6ii at B&H right now for $600 less than an A7IV - that's not chump change. What is it about the A7iv that makes you believe it's worth that extra 6 Benjamins and still qualifies as a good value by comparison?
How’s it compare the function and images from XT5
Curious what you use for processing raw files, specifically for the Nikon Z cameras. Struggling a bit with the 7Z2 files in Bridge/ PS ACR. I want to love my Z72 but there's so much I love on the Fuji XT4.
I want this camera desperately !!!
I've switched from the old Sony a7ii to Nikon Z5 and I thought that autofocus in this new camera will be better, but it's not! Nikon z5 with Eye AF and Nikkor Z 40mm f2 and I missed some portrait shots.
Nikon colours are a bit better for sure, but I realized that my latest Sony shots were also nice, I know how to edit the files to look good.
But I like the feel and handling of the camera as well the shutter sound which is more pleasing for my taste. I also think that some Z mount lenses are quite unique like 24-200mm or 40mm f2. Nikkor Z 24-70 f4 is also better than the Sony 24-70 f4. So no regrets.
The roll intro made me laugh out loud 🤣
Just herefor the comedy coz I couldn’t find anything in time on Netflix before my food gets cold 😂
Best intro. . . ever.
Intro was 🔥🔥
I'm so mad! Just about to upgrade my Nikon kit to Z6ii and this is better in so many ways. The dust door on the shutter, the card slots, and the foolproof autofocus.. It is more expensive than z6ii somewhat however. This will hopefully be what the z6iii is like, if that ever comes along...
That intro is perfect 😀
Omar, great video, as usual. In the sample (wedding?) photos that you showed, did you use flash? If not, what ISO and speed did you use? Thanks!
I shoot a Z5 and got so frustrated with the unreliable AF so I bought an A7C. It never ever misses, and it's so great at keeping up with my kids.
I couldn't let go of the Z5 because of the feel, so I've had both for a few months now.
I think I need to ignore my heart and go with my head 😂the Sony gets the shot, it's compact, it looks great, the files look fine.
I kept the Nikon because of you too Omar! I kept thinking, "if Omar can get a Nikon to work for his kind of shots, I have no excuse"
P.s. I miss the Moe and O show! Don't leave us hanging.