Hey Chris, I've been waiting for your take on this camera. I've seen the reviews from the usual professional youtuber reviewers but wanted to hear your thoughts.
@ChrisTurnerPhotographer
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate!
@mattytall
2 жыл бұрын
I watch a lot of KZitem photographers and you are always my go to for good solid info/opinions on gear. Looking forward to your A7iv set-up video.
@dlee088
2 жыл бұрын
Woot Woot!!!! Portland Trailblazers!!!!
@bobs...861
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the initial review, when you do the in-depth review, compare the output of 1080 vs the a7iii. Let us know which you think is better. Thanks
@ChrisTurnerPhotographer
2 жыл бұрын
Will do
@markshirley01
2 жыл бұрын
I asked Dan Watson about the 1080p on the A74. He said it was pretty poor and wouldn't use it.
@Revan89
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome first look, Chris. I was waiting for your input on the new LCD screen, knowing how you complained with the screen in the A7iii. Thanks for taking the time. Couple a questions: 1) Do you find any input lag as with older bodies or does it feel quick and responsive, even writing to the memory card? 2) Did you try the burst writing compressed RAW to both SD V90 cards? How many pictures can you take before filling the buffer? Thanks mate
@ChrisTurnerPhotographer
2 жыл бұрын
1: It’s noticeably faster navigating around menus and general operation 2: I didn’t take a number but I will in the full review.
@CultureDrift
2 жыл бұрын
nice one bro!! thinking of exchanging my riii for this
@Thecookiechannel
2 жыл бұрын
I believe you have replaced your A7R4 with the A74. Do you miss having the capability to crop more with the 61 megapixels compare to the 33 megapixels in your style of wedding photography? Hope my question make sense? I am considering trading in my A7R4 for the A74.
@albert.artphotography
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris, A massive question? 7R iv or 7iv ??? Are they auto focus similar? 33mp ve 61 is it much of the difference? Thanks 🙏 again
@Intraone
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your review Chris, do you think it's worth the change from an A9? Because apart from the 33 million pixels I don't see too much of a huge gap.
@patdinco
2 жыл бұрын
Ty for the insight. really excited for this camera since I do a mix of photos for weddings /engagements but film concerts on the side also.
@davidjones8070
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris for the thoughts. I was looking at this as an a7iii upgrade for many of the same reasons as yourself. I know it sounds silly but the fact that I can switch lenses in the field and protect the sensor is a big deal to me…plus the flip out screen which I had on my old canon 60 d. I’m not in to video as much but this might influence me to take more video and expand what I’m doing. Thanks
@FamauMedia
2 жыл бұрын
Selling my a7Riv for this. Will match my FX3 perfectly for video, and nobody needs more than 33mp for photo. I trust exposure comp for s-log shooting, so not bothered at all about the screen - EVF all day long for stills. All I ever wanted was an a7iii with a red focus area 🤣
@fotomats8651
2 жыл бұрын
the shutter is much louder than the R4!
@ChrisTurnerPhotographer
2 жыл бұрын
I wouldn’t say much louder. It’s still quieter than most DSLRS but yeah it is noticeable
@FamauMedia
2 жыл бұрын
@@fotomats8651 not really something I’m bothered about. I’ve been using the a7C recently too which isn’t exactly silent
@Archonsx
2 жыл бұрын
actually u do need more than 33mp for photo, and so you know, there's no dif in image quality between the sony a74 and the old a73 version, you could put them side by side and look closely, and you'll see no dif between them, those 33 mp are nonexistent
@FamauMedia
2 жыл бұрын
@@Archonsx too many megapixels can easily become a burden. 24-36 is a real sweet spot, especially at the volumes I deal with. To match with my FX3, it’ll do perfectly.
@duesenbeat
Жыл бұрын
Hey Chris! Would you say the low light autofocus performance is better then on the a7r iv? I'm really liking my a7riv but it's so slow in bad light situations like the first dance when the couple is moving faster. Also the tracking looses the supject very often.
@ChrisTurnerPhotographer
Жыл бұрын
Similar but a little better
@winsomephotos
2 жыл бұрын
Can you do a video of how you set this camera up for photography and videography? Thank you!
@r3visuals592
2 жыл бұрын
Did you sell your Riii? How the autofocus on this one compared to the Riii?
@GaryBonar
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Chris, does the 4 have the same eye cup as the 3? Thanks man.
@officialtiimo
2 жыл бұрын
The a7 IV doesn't have active stabilization?
@Propellerhead1
2 жыл бұрын
New subscriber here 🙌 like your relaxed approach man. Felt like I was just chatting in your van with ya 👊 Just sold my A7iii and preordered this 🙏
@grecudanalexandru
2 жыл бұрын
Since it’s coming in stores only late december, almost 2022, I would rather say that it’s a next year model. Nice review! Thanks
@ChrisTurnerPhotographer
2 жыл бұрын
True good point
@sic04250f
2 жыл бұрын
Definitely selling my Riii to get one of these next year. Bird eye AF, coloured focus point and the CF express are main upgrade points. Just swapped out my a7iii with an A7C.
@orshanti
2 жыл бұрын
looking forward to your full review . cheers mate!
@mdw1927
2 жыл бұрын
I agree it is a much more refined camera than the A73, which I own and still enjoy. Like you I am also waiting to open up the raw files but the jpeg colours are definitely better. 33mp for me is the perfect size, but then I do not produce wall size prints. Looking forward to your full review.
@_rhapsodist
2 жыл бұрын
it also HAS the active stabilisation actually!
@ChrisTurnerPhotographer
2 жыл бұрын
The one I have now on the latest firmware has no option for it
@shawnandmavis
2 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to seeing some hybrid shooting videos. Really want to swap out my a7riv for this.
@colhutchins
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Chris for the review. I can't seem to find the amount of pixels you get from a 33 MP sensor in aps-c mode? I'm imagining somewhere between 12-15 MP at a guess? Anyone? And a little worried that you said active stabilisation isn't in this version of the firmware.
@Revan89
2 жыл бұрын
It's almost 15mpx
@todddammit4628
2 жыл бұрын
I'm really interested to see what Sony does for the A9iii. It should essentially be better version of this camera.
@piyhaw
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris. Awesome content. As you have now used A7IV, how would you compare it with that of A7RIV, specially autofocus? I am a Fuji user, but moving to Sony for better tracking of my lil kid. Rarely I do bird photography, but not that much. In my area, both of these are kind of similar in price with deals going on R4. Also given that R4 is 2 years old, is it like stepping back on tech? What do you recommend?Thanks.
@dexteroiio
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. A7s iii has the better screen and the evf than a7 iv?
@TheConvay
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris, I was wondering. You have used a7r iv. Do you think that the a7riv handles iso much worse that this a7 iv? Thanks a lot
@ChrisTurnerPhotographer
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I owned the R4 for ages. It’s definitely a fair bit worse in low light.
@TheConvay
2 жыл бұрын
@@ChrisTurnerPhotographer thank you for your help. I wanted to go for a7r iv, because of the image quality. Do you think that the a7iv can compete with r4 in that aspect? Thanks a lot
@SanthoshNarayanTraveller
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Chris, Would like to know what audio recording setup you have in this video - the stack from the mic to the recorded file.
@tj7875
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your feedback, Chris. What is your opinion on 7R IV regarding the autofocus in comparison to 7 IV?
@ChrisTurnerPhotographer
2 жыл бұрын
There’s very little in it. Maybe the A74 is slightly better. But the difference between any of them now is so slim.
@Martin-nu6ym
2 жыл бұрын
The A7iv has PDAF to f22 - something that I wish the A7Siii had. I'm waiting for the A7Rv because I'm hoping to see lossless compressed raw, PDAF to f22, 9.44 million dots EVF, CF Express in both slots, and hopefully not a flippy screen (dual axis would be nice though). Until then, I'm saving up for the mark II GM release.
@joeblack4026
2 жыл бұрын
So A7IV or a cheaper A7RIIIa with superb LCD and no lowpass filter
@eliasali9383
2 жыл бұрын
Hmm, Since you tried both, this or the a7r iii?
@ChrisTurnerPhotographer
2 жыл бұрын
100% A74. Not even close
@alansarpy
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Chris … big fan … Do you plan on comparing the 55 1.8 vs 50 gm 1.2?
@ChrisTurnerPhotographer
2 жыл бұрын
Hey mate, I could do, wouldn’t be much of a comparison 😂 I mean I use the 55 have done for years but even I know the GM is way better but it’s $$$
@alansarpy
2 жыл бұрын
@@ChrisTurnerPhotographer I’m doing a more video now … I’ve read the 55 1.8 is great for video … how do you like it.. I really trust your opinion on gear …
@ChrisTurnerPhotographer
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah it is great, I think if it came down to it I’d prefer the GM still but I just don’t wanna pay for it haha. The more I review gear the more I realise it comes down to the user more than anything and the 55 is very capable for video and photo
@alansarpy
2 жыл бұрын
@@ChrisTurnerPhotographer thanks for the Input ! I picked the 55 up for 700.00 USD from BNH used rated a 9+ out of 10 … can’t beat that! Hope all is well in New Zealand man … I keep seeing all the protest and what not … look forward to your content .!!
@eliasali9383
2 жыл бұрын
I'd like to know what settings you use for wedding work on the a74
@TomStian
2 жыл бұрын
Can you shoot 1080p in 10 bit 60/120 fps? and if does the 1080p look good?
@patdinco
2 жыл бұрын
To be able to use super35 with my sigma 16mm has got me excited as an option if need be. Just sucks that December 31 is expected ship date for my order :(
@robmcd
2 жыл бұрын
When the super35 video feature was announced I thought wow it’s good to see a use for Sony’s 16-55 G E lens on SLR styled cameras.
@sticky8579
2 жыл бұрын
Id like to see the autofocus vs a9 2 And id like to see low light autofocus ability
@DevonLad
2 жыл бұрын
I shoot 2 Sony A9's (originals) for weddings. I think I'll be switching to two of the A7IV's when these two workhorses expire. I can't see a reason why I'd need the A9ii over them?
@Intraone
2 жыл бұрын
1/32000 and stacked sensors?
@ethanlowryphotography
2 жыл бұрын
1:08 did you just tell me to play with myself?
@ChrisTurnerPhotographer
2 жыл бұрын
You tell me that daily. Deal with it
@ethanlowryphotography
2 жыл бұрын
@@ChrisTurnerPhotographer thumbs down
@juanvaca-ramirez4858
2 жыл бұрын
You think it’s a deal breaker to have 6fps for uncompressed raw?!
@ChrisTurnerPhotographer
2 жыл бұрын
Not for me, I only ever shoot 5fps with my A9ii so depends what your doing imo. I think if people can’t get the photo with 6fps they probably need more practice.
@Cary_mac
2 жыл бұрын
What is your experience with silent shooting with the A7IV? I have 2 a9 and was considering updating to 2 of these because the a9ii is just not enough to justify the mild price increase for a slightly bigger body, etc.
@ChrisTurnerPhotographer
2 жыл бұрын
Silent shooting is the same as the other cameras, it’s not like the A9 or A1 cameras so I wouldn’t use silent usually
@justonbrazda3846
2 жыл бұрын
I find the a7iv much better than my riii in silent mode. Had no led flickering or distortion in the same gym my riii would have terrible banding for the lights.
@ChrisTurnerPhotographer
2 жыл бұрын
It depends on the LEDs some newer ones don’t do it. The A74 definitely still does it
@justonbrazda3846
2 жыл бұрын
@@ChrisTurnerPhotographer this is in the same gym. Riii horrible but 7iv electronic looks same as mechanical. I’m sure there are situations where it has issues but where I use it, the 7iv has eliminated every issue when using the electronic shutter.
@ChrisTurnerPhotographer
2 жыл бұрын
@@justonbrazda3846 it definitely has not eliminated the issues. Be careful with it
@EricLouisYoung
2 жыл бұрын
I think you assume the S3 is better in the dark. I've seen reviews that show the IV slays the S3 in low light
@ChrisTurnerPhotographer
2 жыл бұрын
Assume? I have physically had them side by side and tried it. That’s not an assumption. The A74 is good in low light but the S3 is better hands down (for video)
@ChrisTurnerPhotographer
2 жыл бұрын
Can you show me these videos where the A74 “slays the a7s3” cause if it’s true and I’m doing something wrong I would like to know
@catjive2
2 жыл бұрын
but can you change the flexible focus box color?
@ChrisTurnerPhotographer
2 жыл бұрын
😂 yep
@catjive2
2 жыл бұрын
@@ChrisTurnerPhotographer trying to find that box on my a73 at a wedding is such a pain
@ChrisTurnerPhotographer
2 жыл бұрын
@@catjive2 totally man. Was a huge upgrade for me lol
@selvaweddingphotography3060
2 жыл бұрын
WHICH ONE IS BETTER ( R6 & A7IV) ?
@jdonn2678
2 жыл бұрын
R6 without question
@selvaweddingphotography3060
2 жыл бұрын
@@jdonn2678 low mega pixels camera . I am asking both photography and videography all rounder?
@ChrisTurnerPhotographer
2 жыл бұрын
I’d say A74 unless crop mode for 4K 60p matters to you. The R6 is good but it’ll overheat where the A74 won’t. Plus you have far more lens choices with the Sony. Admittedly it’s mostly cause I really didn’t enjoy using the R6 as a photo camera.
@selvaweddingphotography3060
2 жыл бұрын
@@ChrisTurnerPhotographer I agree sir. I plan to change canon to sony. Some guys asking photography and videography 1080p enough . 4k not come and familiar in India but 1080 is enough? I shoot at the same time photography and videography in single camera it's possible in shoot a7IV?
@robbie154
2 жыл бұрын
Still such a crappy rear screen ;( Sony, behing one of the premier screen makers in the world, puts the worst screens on their cameras. Makes zero sense to me.
@gunnarbjarkiii
2 жыл бұрын
right! now that you say it, sony makes awesome TV's and phones but can't put a great screen on their cameras, Client: oh can I see the picture,.. "oh well, you know,.. no not really"
@ChrisTurnerPhotographer
2 жыл бұрын
I do agree. This one is alright but still not amazing
@robbie154
2 жыл бұрын
@@ChrisTurnerPhotographer is the shutter louder than the riv if you remember it?
@ChrisTurnerPhotographer
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I think it’s a little louder, it’s not like… dramatic. Like it wouldn’t really bother me too much through a ceremony. My D750 was louder
@nomad0714
2 жыл бұрын
@Robbie Gordon, it’s a design tradeoff. I believe Sony design team chose battery life over high res LCD which drains the battery. At end of day, real life is you’ll be using the EVF if you are in bright sunlight. Otherwise that compromise still allows for not needing to change batteries. With the Canon R5, the LCD is great but the batteries drains and I need to bring along 2-3 fresh ones. On Sony’s, I only remembered one time I had to use a second one. It’s one of those things where if you listen to everyone and build a high res LCD and the battery sucks and it cost more, you know what’s next, “what the hell is Sony thinking…”. Who knows? Maybe they will one day have a variant for those who want longer battery life and one for those who want better high res LCDs.
@robmcd
2 жыл бұрын
I abandoned Sony for Canon but have been looking forward to your take on this camera. I just wish it had the Better res rear screen. It’s far too expensive for what it is.
@ChrisTurnerPhotographer
2 жыл бұрын
It’s pretty much the same price as the R6 and spec’d better. How is it to expensive? Compared to what?
@ralphtime
2 жыл бұрын
lol you went backwards
@robmcd
2 жыл бұрын
@@ChrisTurnerPhotographer The R6. You’re getting much more camera for the money. I really disagree the Sony is spec’d better. The full size HDMI on the Sony is a win, I don’t really do video but this isn’t a camera you’d buy for video. This Sony camera appears to be designed with external recording in mind, but external recording solves every problem the R6 has. The price of the A74 doesn’t really fit into the market with E mount lenses. I highly recommend Sony because of the really well priced e mount glass. I just don’t know who the buyer of this camera is other than a B camera for A1, A9ii and A7S shooters. Which is why it’s probably a great camera for you. To me, the Fuji XT4 and especially upcoming Fuji XH2 will absolutely punish sales on this just like the XT3 did for A7SII and A7iii customers or potential customers. I’ve been looking for a Sony camera because I really want the 35 GM as my everyday carry- currently using an XT4 with the 35 F2. PS I’m not a camera nerd- I couldn’t care less.. I just exchange money for value like everyone else.
@ChrisTurnerPhotographer
2 жыл бұрын
I mean I just can’t see how the R6 is much more camera for the money, maybe you can elaborate for the viewers
@robmcd
2 жыл бұрын
@@ChrisTurnerPhotographer Happy too. They use the sensor from the 1DXIII which is A$10,276 right now at George’s Cameras Sydney. It’s got 5D weathersealing and dust proofing. 12fps mechanical, 20 electronic compared with 10/10 on the Sony. The AF I’d say is equal, perhaps a slight tip to Sony but the reduced frame rate negates any real advantage. A rear screen with about 160% the resolution of the Sony- again I’m confident the Sony was intended for shooting with an external recorder. The AF on the canon works in much darker situations. Superior ibis on the canon. Canon has a much better crop in 4K recording. This has been written with a bias towards Canon as that’s the argument I’m putting forward. That canon is better value for the same money. I encourage everyone to do what is right for them and if you’re already heavy in the Sony system I highly recommend staying put. The canon R6 doesn’t overheat using the external recorder and doesn’t overheat doing internal in super 35 so I believe that cancels any argument about overheating. I expect canon to remove recording limits.
@pematamang9268
2 жыл бұрын
Full HDMI doesn't get extra video specs like Frame rate, coloraturas depth or bit. What Lcd display give external monitor get same. LCD display is horrible and resolution is not enough, The most Rolling shutter, silent shutter. 4k60p in crop is not best specs as compare price bump. Massive distortion in silent shutter using. 5fps in uncompressed or Lossless raw. Loud Mechanical shutter noise is not good for press conference. wedding and church photography. EVF. No way upgrade or buy stupid camera. Good luck Sony
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