Sony A7R IV A Mirrorless Camera Body
Moving to an even higher resolution realm, the Sony Alpha a7R IV continues the noteworthy series of highly capable full-frame cameras, characterized by impressive stills and video performance and versatility. This fourth edition of the a7R sees the inclusion of an updated 61MP Exmor R BSI CMOS sensor and enhanced BIONZ X image processor, which afford impressive imaging results with marked smoothness, a 15-stop dynamic range, and, of course, speed. Up to 10 fps shooting is possible along with the ability to record UHD 4K30 video, both with support for Real-time Eye AF and Tracking AF technologies. The revised sensor design uses a Fast Hybrid AF System, with 567 phase-detection autofocus points, for notably fast and accurate focusing performance. Despite being such a high-resolution sensor, it is also distinguished by its flexible native sensitivity range from ISO 100-32000 for working in a variety of lighting conditions. Additionally, benefitting both stills and video operation, the a7R IV retains the 5-axis SteadyShot INSIDE sensor-shift image stabilization, which is effective to minimize the appearance of camera shake by up to 5.5 stops. Balancing the imaging merits, the a7R IV also sees an updated physical design with more robust weather sealing to suit working in especially harsh weather conditions. In terms of usability, the OLED electronic viewfinder has been boosted to an impressive 5.76m-dot resolution for clear viewing and the 3.0” rear tilting touchscreen LCD has a high 1.44m-dot resolution for crisp playback, live view shooting, and menu navigation. Dual SD card slots are both UHS-II-rated for faster performance and the inclusion of a USB Type-C port permits tethering and quick in-camera battery charging. Additionally, built-in Bluetooth and both 2.4 and 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands afford wireless transferring and remote camera control from linked mobile devices.
Moving to an even higher resolution realm, the Sony Alpha a7R IV continues the noteworthy series of highly capable full-frame cameras, characterized by impressive stills and video performance and versatility. This fourth edition of the a7R sees the inclusion of an updated 61MP Exmor R BSI CMOS sensor and enhanced BIONZ X image processor, which afford impressive imaging results with marked smoothness, a 15-stop dynamic range, and, of course, speed. Up to 10 fps shooting is possible along with the ability to record UHD 4K30 video, both with support for Real-time Eye AF and Tracking AF technologies. The revised sensor design uses a Fast Hybrid AF System, with 567 phase-detection autofocus points, for notably fast and accurate focusing performance. Despite being such a high-resolution sensor, it is also distinguished by its flexible native sensitivity range from ISO 100-32000 for working in a variety of lighting conditions. Additionally, benefitting both stills and video operation, the a7R IV retains the 5-axis SteadyShot INSIDE sensor-shift image stabilization, which is effective to minimize the appearance of camera shake by up to 5.5 stops. Balancing the imaging merits, the a7R IV also sees an updated physical design with more robust weather sealing to suit working in especially harsh weather conditions. In terms of usability, the OLED electronic viewfinder has been boosted to an impressive 5.76m-dot resolution for clear viewing and the 3.0” rear tilting touchscreen LCD has a high 1.44m-dot resolution for crisp playback, live view shooting, and menu navigation. Dual SD card slots are both UHS-II-rated for faster performance and the inclusion of a USB Type-C port permits tethering and quick in-camera battery charging. Additionally, built-in Bluetooth and both 2.4 and 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands afford wireless transferring and remote camera control from linked mobile devices.
Moving to an even higher resolution realm, the Sony Alpha a7R IV continues the noteworthy series of highly capable full-frame cameras, characterized by impressive stills and video performance and versatility. This fourth edition of the a7R sees the inclusion of an updated 61MP Exmor R BSI CMOS sensor and enhanced BIONZ X image processor, which afford impressive imaging results with marked smoothness, a 15-stop dynamic range, and, of course, speed. Up to 10 fps shooting is possible along with the ability to record UHD 4K30 video, both with support for Real-time Eye AF and Tracking AF technologies. The revised sensor design uses a Fast Hybrid AF System, with 567 phase-detection autofocus points, for notably fast and accurate focusing performance. Despite being such a high-resolution sensor, it is also distinguished by its flexible native sensitivity range from ISO 100-32000 for working in a variety of lighting conditions. Additionally, benefitting both stills and video operation, the a7R IV retains the 5-axis SteadyShot INSIDE sensor-shift image stabilization, which is effective to minimize the appearance of camera shake by up to 5.5 stops. Balancing the imaging merits, the a7R IV also sees an updated physical design with more robust weather sealing to suit working in especially harsh weather conditions. In terms of usability, the OLED electronic viewfinder has been boosted to an impressive 5.76m-dot resolution for clear viewing and the 3.0” rear tilting touchscreen LCD has a high 1.44m-dot resolution for crisp playback, live view shooting, and menu navigation. Dual SD card slots are both UHS-II-rated for faster performance and the inclusion of a USB Type-C port permits tethering and quick in-camera battery charging. Additionally, built-in Bluetooth and both 2.4 and 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands afford wireless transferring and remote camera control from linked mobile devices.
Moving to an even higher resolution realm, the Sony Alpha a7R IV continues the noteworthy series of highly capable full-frame cameras, characterized by impressive stills and video performance and versatility. This fourth edition of the a7R sees the inclusion of an updated 61MP Exmor R BSI CMOS sensor and enhanced BIONZ X image processor, which afford impressive imaging results with marked smoothness, a 15-stop dynamic range, and, of course, speed. Up to 10 fps shooting is possible along with the ability to record UHD 4K30 video, both with support for Real-time Eye AF and Tracking AF technologies. The revised sensor design uses a Fast Hybrid AF System, with 567 phase-detection autofocus points, for notably fast and accurate focusing performance. Despite being such a high-resolution sensor, it is also distinguished by its flexible native sensitivity range from ISO 100-32000 for working in a variety of lighting conditions. Additionally, benefitting both stills and video operation, the a7R IV retains the 5-axis SteadyShot INSIDE sensor-shift image stabilization, which is effective to minimize the appearance of camera shake by up to 5.5 stops. Balancing the imaging merits, the a7R IV also sees an updated physical design with more robust weather sealing to suit working in especially harsh weather conditions. In terms of usability, the OLED electronic viewfinder has been boosted to an impressive 5.76m-dot resolution for clear viewing and the 3.0” rear tilting touchscreen LCD has a high 1.44m-dot resolution for crisp playback, live view shooting, and menu navigation. Dual SD card slots are both UHS-II-rated for faster performance and the inclusion of a USB Type-C port permits tethering and quick in-camera battery charging. Additionally, built-in Bluetooth and both 2.4 and 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands afford wireless transferring and remote camera control from linked mobile devices.
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I bought the original A7R when it was released back in 2013/2014. Conceptually the camera was a brilliant idea but practically there were compromises. Fast forward and the 4th iteration of the A7R has matured into an incredibly practical camera. Handling is much improved, battery life is better, autofocus is very fast, finally we have touchscreen focus capability and more customisable buttons. People complain about noise but typically these are apple to oranges comparisons - downsample your photo and the noise control is actually pretty good. 3rd party AI de-noise technology makes this largely irrelevant for me. I didn’t buy this camera for the increase in resolution, I bought it for the quality of life improvements, the rest is a bonus. What I would have liked to ... MoreI bought the original A7R when it was released back in 2013/2014. Conceptually the camera was a brilliant idea but practically there were compromises. Fast forward and the 4th iteration of the A7R has matured into an incredibly practical camera. Handling is much improved, battery life is better, autofocus is very fast, finally we have touchscreen focus capability and more customisable buttons. People complain about noise but typically these are apple to oranges comparisons - downsample your photo and the noise control is actually pretty good. 3rd party AI de-noise technology makes this largely irrelevant for me. I didn’t buy this camera for the increase in resolution, I bought it for the quality of life improvements, the rest is a bonus. What I would have liked to have seen is the ability to select a sliding scale in quality for uncompressed raw’s. Hopefully this can be addressed in future firmware. Lastly removing the apps was disappointing - smooth reflections was very useful app when I didn’t have my ND filters with me. Overall I’m very happy having upgraded from the original R1 to the R2 and now the R4. It’s a revelation.
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I am an eclectic user who shoots Canon, Nikon, Fuji and Sony as the mood takes me and I therefore do not have a foot in any particular camp.This is 5th Sony I have owned, having started with the A7R III and then upgrading to the A7R IV (both of which I traded) and now own an A7C (my wife and I's 'pick up and go' for ad hoc shooting), A7IV (my wife's main camera) and an A7R IVa.Sony camera's take some getting used to, with their confusing menu system (that is marginally better in the A7 IV) and somewhat angular ergonomics. However if you invest the time to get it setup the way you want and you adapt to the angular and less than ideal ergonomics the results are outstanding.Pro's:1. Autofocus is fast and accurate (lens choice will affect this, but we use, ... MoreI am an eclectic user who shoots Canon, Nikon, Fuji and Sony as the mood takes me and I therefore do not have a foot in any particular camp.This is 5th Sony I have owned, having started with the A7R III and then upgrading to the A7R IV (both of which I traded) and now own an A7C (my wife and I's 'pick up and go' for ad hoc shooting), A7IV (my wife's main camera) and an A7R IVa.Sony camera's take some getting used to, with their confusing menu system (that is marginally better in the A7 IV) and somewhat angular ergonomics. However if you invest the time to get it setup the way you want and you adapt to the angular and less than ideal ergonomics the results are outstanding.Pro's:1. Autofocus is fast and accurate (lens choice will affect this, but we use, predominately, Tamron lenses and they are super fast and accurate).2. JPGs are excellent if you spend some time tweaking the color, saturation etc. to your liking, though the out of camera standard settings can be very good.3. RAW pictures contain a lot of detail that can easily be recovered from the highlights and shadows.4. Very good dynamic range (see 3 above).5. Excellent detail. That 60+ MP sensor is very, very good.6. Low noise in low light, up to a point, and only deteriorates significantly when you crank up the ISO to levels that are really quite ridiculous (25,000 iso).7. Small and light body. Easy to carry and pack.8. Because Sony made available their lens mount information along with interface details there is a number of very high quality lower cost options from the likes of Tamron and Sigma. This is a definite negative for Canon and Nikon who do not make available their lens mount information, so you are stuck with their lenses which are often larger, heavier and much costlier or have unacceptable compromises to hit a price point.9. Excellent battery life. I easily get around 900+ shots from a fully charged batter.Cons:1. Expensive for an 'older' camera (~$3,500 when not on offer).2. Not exactly super comfortable in the hand (the Canon R series is very good but feels much bigger). It is however significantly better than the A7R III. it is identical to the new A7 IV.3. Sony lenses are very, very expensive and quite large, but you do have alternatives that are smaller and lower cost.4. Complex software update procedure (A7 IV changed this but the A7R IVa still uses the process of connecting directly to the camera using a driver from the computer that needs to be installed and that is unnecessarily complex on a Mac).Summary:A extraordinarily good camera that has some initial usage challenges but once setup and in the hand can product some superb, highly detailed results. Fast and accurate auto focus, excellent dynamic range, small body and available range of excellent lower cost, smaller lenses from alternative manufacturers. Still worth buying even with the rumored possibility of a replacement due in the near future (not confirmed and, with the parts shortages, could be delayed for some time).
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I have had an on and off love affair with Sony cameras. I have, at present, a Nikon Z7, Canon R5, Fujifilm X T4 and this Sony. This may sound as if I have a bad case of GAS (gear acquisition syndrome) but I have been using all 4 makes for some considerable time and I find that each make satisfies some different picture taking moods at different times. So, I have I never abandoned them, just making incremental improvements as they make changes that seem to make sense.I purchased the Sony A7RIII when it first arrived since that was the first time that they had a usable high resolution version of their A7 series. I quite liked it but was put off by the overly obtuse menus and the angular handling of the camera. It was not an easy camera to use and love. I immediately ... MoreI have had an on and off love affair with Sony cameras. I have, at present, a Nikon Z7, Canon R5, Fujifilm X T4 and this Sony. This may sound as if I have a bad case of GAS (gear acquisition syndrome) but I have been using all 4 makes for some considerable time and I find that each make satisfies some different picture taking moods at different times. So, I have I never abandoned them, just making incremental improvements as they make changes that seem to make sense.I purchased the Sony A7RIII when it first arrived since that was the first time that they had a usable high resolution version of their A7 series. I quite liked it but was put off by the overly obtuse menus and the angular handling of the camera. It was not an easy camera to use and love. I immediately upgraded to the A7RIV because it was higher resolution and had much better handling (deeper hand grip) but those obtuse menus prevailed, although I was getting used to them. I was getting good pictures without the camera getting in the way and the autofocus was superb.But then I tried a Nikon Z7 and fell in love with the handling and excellent menu structure. However I did not like the pictures I took. I am not sure why but the camera kept failing me or getting in the way at crucial times (usually autofocus issues). However the new Canons came out (and I was a dedicated Canon shooter in the film days and early DSLR era) and decided I had to try one and bought the R6. I immediately sold my Sony and all the lenses and went back to Canon in a big way. I upgraded to the R5 which is a great camera, except for two significant things: size (it feels big to me) and RF lens availability. Canon lenses are either way too expensive or cheap and feel nasty with mediocre performance and you are restricted to what Canon produces and when they produce it.Which brings me back to Sony and this camera. Sony has two major things on its side: Size and available lens options. So I decided to buy back into the Sony ecosystem and bought this A version of the A7RIV. I am aware of the fact that they are probably going to replace it in the near future (although parts issues look as if this may be delayed for a while).And I love it. I have bought the odd Sony lens, but have bought into the Tamron f/2.8 lenses for this camera which makes for a relatively low cost hight performance full frame camera system. I easily slipped back into the arcane menu structure and set it up. It is no longer the king of autofocus (the R5 is just as good for me) but it is still in the top 3 and it is generally the camera I have with me due to its compact size and weight. I use the R5 to satisfy my speed needs and the Nikon Z7 languishes on the side while I decide what to do with it. My Fuji X T4 is used when I want that old shooting experience. That is my fun camera.Pros:1. Compact size and weight.2. Excellent battery life.3. High resolution and dynamic range.4. Excellent lens options from many manufacturers.5. Excellent autofocus, although no longer the best.6. Excellent out of camera JPGs (if set up to your taste).7. High resolution sensor allows you to crop in for those subjects out of reach with the lens you have on at the time.Cons:1. Still not the best ergonomics (angular body with buttons in odd places).2. Arcane and obtuse menu structure that has a longer than necessary learning curve (now updated in the A1, but still not that good).3. A little expensive for an older design, although the camera still performs in the top tier which is a tribute to its advanced technology.4. Sony software update process is unnecessarily complex.5. High resolution produces large sized images (you just need to be prepared for this).6. Sony lenses are really expensive (some of them are really good, but some of the older ones are slow and not that sharp).Overall I am back in love with this camera and despite its many flaws, it is my goto camera when going out. It does not get in the way of making good pictures.
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| Product Type | Digital camera - 4K - mirrorless system |
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| Sensor Resolution | 61 Megapixel |
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I bought the original A7R when it was released back in 2013/2014. Conceptually the camera was a brilliant idea but practically there were compromises. Fast forward and the 4th iteration of the A7R has matured into an incredibly practical camera. Handling is much improved, battery life is better, autofocus is very fast, finally we have touchscreen focus capability and more customisable buttons. People complain about noise but typically these are apple to oranges comparisons - downsample your photo and the noise control is actually pretty good. 3rd party AI de-noise technology makes this largely irrelevant for me. I didn’t buy this camera for the increase in resolution, I bought it for the quality of life improvements, the rest is a bonus. What I would have liked to ... MoreI bought the original A7R when it was released back in 2013/2014. Conceptually the camera was a brilliant idea but practically there were compromises. Fast forward and the 4th iteration of the A7R has matured into an incredibly practical camera. Handling is much improved, battery life is better, autofocus is very fast, finally we have touchscreen focus capability and more customisable buttons. People complain about noise but typically these are apple to oranges comparisons - downsample your photo and the noise control is actually pretty good. 3rd party AI de-noise technology makes this largely irrelevant for me. I didn’t buy this camera for the increase in resolution, I bought it for the quality of life improvements, the rest is a bonus. What I would have liked to have seen is the ability to select a sliding scale in quality for uncompressed raw’s. Hopefully this can be addressed in future firmware. Lastly removing the apps was disappointing - smooth reflections was very useful app when I didn’t have my ND filters with me. Overall I’m very happy having upgraded from the original R1 to the R2 and now the R4. It’s a revelation.
I am an eclectic user who shoots Canon, Nikon, Fuji and Sony as the mood takes me and I therefore do not have a foot in any particular camp.This is 5th Sony I have owned, having started with the A7R III and then upgrading to the A7R IV (both of which I traded) and now own an A7C (my wife and I's 'pick up and go' for ad hoc shooting), A7IV (my wife's main camera) and an A7R IVa.Sony camera's take some getting used to, with their confusing menu system (that is marginally better in the A7 IV) and somewhat angular ergonomics. However if you invest the time to get it setup the way you want and you adapt to the angular and less than ideal ergonomics the results are outstanding.Pro's:1. Autofocus is fast and accurate (lens choice will affect this, but we use, ... MoreI am an eclectic user who shoots Canon, Nikon, Fuji and Sony as the mood takes me and I therefore do not have a foot in any particular camp.This is 5th Sony I have owned, having started with the A7R III and then upgrading to the A7R IV (both of which I traded) and now own an A7C (my wife and I's 'pick up and go' for ad hoc shooting), A7IV (my wife's main camera) and an A7R IVa.Sony camera's take some getting used to, with their confusing menu system (that is marginally better in the A7 IV) and somewhat angular ergonomics. However if you invest the time to get it setup the way you want and you adapt to the angular and less than ideal ergonomics the results are outstanding.Pro's:1. Autofocus is fast and accurate (lens choice will affect this, but we use, predominately, Tamron lenses and they are super fast and accurate).2. JPGs are excellent if you spend some time tweaking the color, saturation etc. to your liking, though the out of camera standard settings can be very good.3. RAW pictures contain a lot of detail that can easily be recovered from the highlights and shadows.4. Very good dynamic range (see 3 above).5. Excellent detail. That 60+ MP sensor is very, very good.6. Low noise in low light, up to a point, and only deteriorates significantly when you crank up the ISO to levels that are really quite ridiculous (25,000 iso).7. Small and light body. Easy to carry and pack.8. Because Sony made available their lens mount information along with interface details there is a number of very high quality lower cost options from the likes of Tamron and Sigma. This is a definite negative for Canon and Nikon who do not make available their lens mount information, so you are stuck with their lenses which are often larger, heavier and much costlier or have unacceptable compromises to hit a price point.9. Excellent battery life. I easily get around 900+ shots from a fully charged batter.Cons:1. Expensive for an 'older' camera (~$3,500 when not on offer).2. Not exactly super comfortable in the hand (the Canon R series is very good but feels much bigger). It is however significantly better than the A7R III. it is identical to the new A7 IV.3. Sony lenses are very, very expensive and quite large, but you do have alternatives that are smaller and lower cost.4. Complex software update procedure (A7 IV changed this but the A7R IVa still uses the process of connecting directly to the camera using a driver from the computer that needs to be installed and that is unnecessarily complex on a Mac).Summary:A extraordinarily good camera that has some initial usage challenges but once setup and in the hand can product some superb, highly detailed results. Fast and accurate auto focus, excellent dynamic range, small body and available range of excellent lower cost, smaller lenses from alternative manufacturers. Still worth buying even with the rumored possibility of a replacement due in the near future (not confirmed and, with the parts shortages, could be delayed for some time).
I have had an on and off love affair with Sony cameras. I have, at present, a Nikon Z7, Canon R5, Fujifilm X T4 and this Sony. This may sound as if I have a bad case of GAS (gear acquisition syndrome) but I have been using all 4 makes for some considerable time and I find that each make satisfies some different picture taking moods at different times. So, I have I never abandoned them, just making incremental improvements as they make changes that seem to make sense.I purchased the Sony A7RIII when it first arrived since that was the first time that they had a usable high resolution version of their A7 series. I quite liked it but was put off by the overly obtuse menus and the angular handling of the camera. It was not an easy camera to use and love. I immediately ... MoreI have had an on and off love affair with Sony cameras. I have, at present, a Nikon Z7, Canon R5, Fujifilm X T4 and this Sony. This may sound as if I have a bad case of GAS (gear acquisition syndrome) but I have been using all 4 makes for some considerable time and I find that each make satisfies some different picture taking moods at different times. So, I have I never abandoned them, just making incremental improvements as they make changes that seem to make sense.I purchased the Sony A7RIII when it first arrived since that was the first time that they had a usable high resolution version of their A7 series. I quite liked it but was put off by the overly obtuse menus and the angular handling of the camera. It was not an easy camera to use and love. I immediately upgraded to the A7RIV because it was higher resolution and had much better handling (deeper hand grip) but those obtuse menus prevailed, although I was getting used to them. I was getting good pictures without the camera getting in the way and the autofocus was superb.But then I tried a Nikon Z7 and fell in love with the handling and excellent menu structure. However I did not like the pictures I took. I am not sure why but the camera kept failing me or getting in the way at crucial times (usually autofocus issues). However the new Canons came out (and I was a dedicated Canon shooter in the film days and early DSLR era) and decided I had to try one and bought the R6. I immediately sold my Sony and all the lenses and went back to Canon in a big way. I upgraded to the R5 which is a great camera, except for two significant things: size (it feels big to me) and RF lens availability. Canon lenses are either way too expensive or cheap and feel nasty with mediocre performance and you are restricted to what Canon produces and when they produce it.Which brings me back to Sony and this camera. Sony has two major things on its side: Size and available lens options. So I decided to buy back into the Sony ecosystem and bought this A version of the A7RIV. I am aware of the fact that they are probably going to replace it in the near future (although parts issues look as if this may be delayed for a while).And I love it. I have bought the odd Sony lens, but have bought into the Tamron f/2.8 lenses for this camera which makes for a relatively low cost hight performance full frame camera system. I easily slipped back into the arcane menu structure and set it up. It is no longer the king of autofocus (the R5 is just as good for me) but it is still in the top 3 and it is generally the camera I have with me due to its compact size and weight. I use the R5 to satisfy my speed needs and the Nikon Z7 languishes on the side while I decide what to do with it. My Fuji X T4 is used when I want that old shooting experience. That is my fun camera.Pros:1. Compact size and weight.2. Excellent battery life.3. High resolution and dynamic range.4. Excellent lens options from many manufacturers.5. Excellent autofocus, although no longer the best.6. Excellent out of camera JPGs (if set up to your taste).7. High resolution sensor allows you to crop in for those subjects out of reach with the lens you have on at the time.Cons:1. Still not the best ergonomics (angular body with buttons in odd places).2. Arcane and obtuse menu structure that has a longer than necessary learning curve (now updated in the A1, but still not that good).3. A little expensive for an older design, although the camera still performs in the top tier which is a tribute to its advanced technology.4. Sony software update process is unnecessarily complex.5. High resolution produces large sized images (you just need to be prepared for this).6. Sony lenses are really expensive (some of them are really good, but some of the older ones are slow and not that sharp).Overall I am back in love with this camera and despite its many flaws, it is my goto camera when going out. It does not get in the way of making good pictures.
I been around cameras,from 6x9 boxcamera thru Contax/Rollei/Nikon/Canon and now my first mirrorless here.I struggled with the menu logic and setup.Yes,it's a good camera but with notable needed adjustments.1 Please intro a reduced quality RAW size (without having to switch to aps c crop mode!! - just like Nik with two smaller size raw options!2 Please introduce one switch that will activate movie mode.3 Please introduce one switch to activate and deactivate liveview screen.4 I do NOT need the screen on continuously and only really need it to automatically review my images.5 The fact that the touch control is on and I use the evf means that the camera focuses where my nose hits the screen and not the central figure which is then out if focus.I'm used to ... MoreI been around cameras,from 6x9 boxcamera thru Contax/Rollei/Nikon/Canon and now my first mirrorless here.I struggled with the menu logic and setup.Yes,it's a good camera but with notable needed adjustments.1 Please intro a reduced quality RAW size (without having to switch to aps c crop mode!! - just like Nik with two smaller size raw options!2 Please introduce one switch that will activate movie mode.3 Please introduce one switch to activate and deactivate liveview screen.4 I do NOT need the screen on continuously and only really need it to automatically review my images.5 The fact that the touch control is on and I use the evf means that the camera focuses where my nose hits the screen and not the central figure which is then out if focus.I'm used to Canon/Nik setup logic and I do believe that you should aim to standardise to this protocol and LOGIC. This will improve speed of operation and win you more sales for this otherwise good camera.Yes,I like it but it needs tweaking to get it right for the wider pro and experienced hobbyistThe battery power reserve can be an issue for reportage snappers and PLEASE FIX IT SO THAT, like Nik,I CAN ACTION/deactivate LIVEVIEW FAST !!I was lucky to meet Japanese media reporters expertly set my camera up for me and without this chance meeting I would have struggled.I know that this camera can be better and I'm happy to assist in making it so.Im @fastphil200 on IG and eager to engage.
This is an amazing camera for wildlife and birds in flight, especially in good light conditions but it can be a bit noisy in low light conditions or high ISO. The 60mp full frame allows you to drastically crop and still retain a quality image and you can also use the aps-c sensor and still have an amazing quality of image. When the set up is done correctly for birds in flight it will track amazingly, unfortunately it lacks real time AF bird eye shooting but there is animal and human which is able to track the body of a bird. The rear screen is clear even on a bright day and EVF is clear. There is a slight lag when initially focusing but it is superb when using continuous shooting.The build quality is sturdy, easy to handle due to size and weight. The buttons/dials ... MoreThis is an amazing camera for wildlife and birds in flight, especially in good light conditions but it can be a bit noisy in low light conditions or high ISO. The 60mp full frame allows you to drastically crop and still retain a quality image and you can also use the aps-c sensor and still have an amazing quality of image. When the set up is done correctly for birds in flight it will track amazingly, unfortunately it lacks real time AF bird eye shooting but there is animal and human which is able to track the body of a bird. The rear screen is clear even on a bright day and EVF is clear. There is a slight lag when initially focusing but it is superb when using continuous shooting.The build quality is sturdy, easy to handle due to size and weight. The buttons/dials are accessible and you can customise a variety of buttons to suit the style of photography.I highly recommend this model of camera for anyone wanting to upgrade their camera or purchase a new mirrorless camera for sports, wildlife, birds in flight, landscapes or general photography. Simply put - I love the Sony A7R iva especially on a bright sunny day!!
To be perfectly honest, I'm not technically minded enough to give THAT sort of review. What I can say is I was running an A7iii and upgraded to this primarily because of the extra resolution/pixels. I do a lot of wildlife and sometimes some macro stuff, and this allows me to crop in when I don't have range and still hold quality and detail which is really important. And when I DO have range, the extra detail is incredible. I probably only use 5% of the features, but the picture quality is what it's about for me and it's 10/10. And of course things like the autofocus, fast frame rate etc are all super important and I absolutely love this camera. I know they have even higher models in the range but it's tricky to know what those would do that this one doesn't that ... MoreTo be perfectly honest, I'm not technically minded enough to give THAT sort of review. What I can say is I was running an A7iii and upgraded to this primarily because of the extra resolution/pixels. I do a lot of wildlife and sometimes some macro stuff, and this allows me to crop in when I don't have range and still hold quality and detail which is really important. And when I DO have range, the extra detail is incredible. I probably only use 5% of the features, but the picture quality is what it's about for me and it's 10/10. And of course things like the autofocus, fast frame rate etc are all super important and I absolutely love this camera. I know they have even higher models in the range but it's tricky to know what those would do that this one doesn't that someone like me would use so pretty happy with this one that's for sure. I've attached a few pics... not as my best but just from my last few trips away.
The Sony a7R4 is absolutely superb; stunning resolution & great features wrapped in camera body oozing quality & excellence. So many features I'm not sure where to start but you can read those in other reviews. For me I particularly like being able to switch to APSC mode when using my prime lenses - gives me additional 1.5 crop reach (e.g. 85mm lens becomes 127.5mm) which is really useful. The massive resolution means I can crop heavily if necessary & the results are still impressive. I'd like to be able to select the RAW file size as you can with JPEGs, not a deal breaker as it makes me more considered when shooting. Customizable buttons means my priority features are at finger tip & adding those plus other key features to the My Menu tab reduces the need to search ... MoreThe Sony a7R4 is absolutely superb; stunning resolution & great features wrapped in camera body oozing quality & excellence. So many features I'm not sure where to start but you can read those in other reviews. For me I particularly like being able to switch to APSC mode when using my prime lenses - gives me additional 1.5 crop reach (e.g. 85mm lens becomes 127.5mm) which is really useful. The massive resolution means I can crop heavily if necessary & the results are still impressive. I'd like to be able to select the RAW file size as you can with JPEGs, not a deal breaker as it makes me more considered when shooting. Customizable buttons means my priority features are at finger tip & adding those plus other key features to the My Menu tab reduces the need to search through the menus. Size & weight is good, not overly large or heavy which makes carrying it around a doddle, grip size is just right. The camera has encouraged me to explore my photography further using the many features the camera offers & has helped me understand the intricate photographic process in doing so. Recommend spending time setting it up (there are some great tutorials on the Sony site) & revisit the functionality every so often, there's plenty to get to know on this camera & plenty to enjoy. Really pleased & impressed, thanks Sony!
I bought the A7R4 for the high resolution sensor, because I take high-resolution long exposure deep focus environmental portraits. It is ideal for this purpose, especially with excellent Sony/Zeiss lenses, and I'm very happy with it. The design is boxy, not light-weight, and not sexy, but the camera is powerful.The A7R4 is also an improvement over the A7R2, which I keep, in terms of the larger body, bigger buttons, longer battery life, the two slots, and more metering options. The menus are what they are, but at least they're logically organized and you can create shortcuts.The A7R4 is said to have a higher dynamic range than the A7R2, but FOR WHAT I DO, I've found that after sunset, I shouldn't go over ISO 400 and should keep exposure compensation between -1.7 ... MoreI bought the A7R4 for the high resolution sensor, because I take high-resolution long exposure deep focus environmental portraits. It is ideal for this purpose, especially with excellent Sony/Zeiss lenses, and I'm very happy with it. The design is boxy, not light-weight, and not sexy, but the camera is powerful.The A7R4 is also an improvement over the A7R2, which I keep, in terms of the larger body, bigger buttons, longer battery life, the two slots, and more metering options. The menus are what they are, but at least they're logically organized and you can create shortcuts.The A7R4 is said to have a higher dynamic range than the A7R2, but FOR WHAT I DO, I've found that after sunset, I shouldn't go over ISO 400 and should keep exposure compensation between -1.7 to +1.7 EC or I get much too much noise FOR ME.THE CAVEAT: I control the A7R4 with an iPad Pro, connecting via WiFi with Imaging Edge. Imaging Edge must have been designed by apes. Signal drops. Missed shots because settings are slow to change. Screen space dominated by controls instead of the image. No histogram. And why, oh why, did Sony renove Tap-to-Focus???
I am a solid believer that the gear doesn't make the photographer. Put a limited capability camera in the hands of an artist and they will do amazing things. But this camera can still raise the quality of your products if you put in the time to play with it and understand how to make it work for you. There is a decent learning curve with this camera. I moved from 10+ year old Canon bodies and lenses to this amazing camera. Within 1 full day of taking this camera through its paces, I had become conversant with much of what it could do. The focus modes and focus area let me get shots without having to have the camera hunt for the focus. The sensor noise is low, even at higher ISO, which can open up opportunities to shoot with faster shutter speeds than I ever could ... MoreI am a solid believer that the gear doesn't make the photographer. Put a limited capability camera in the hands of an artist and they will do amazing things. But this camera can still raise the quality of your products if you put in the time to play with it and understand how to make it work for you. There is a decent learning curve with this camera. I moved from 10+ year old Canon bodies and lenses to this amazing camera. Within 1 full day of taking this camera through its paces, I had become conversant with much of what it could do. The focus modes and focus area let me get shots without having to have the camera hunt for the focus. The sensor noise is low, even at higher ISO, which can open up opportunities to shoot with faster shutter speeds than I ever could before. Using the Metabones Canon EF to Sony E mount adapter (5th generation) let me leverage my large existing investment in Canon lenses. Using a hot shoe adapter let me leverage my existing investment in Canon flashes, at least for manual flash setup (no TTL support). All in all, this camera has let me pull off challenging shots with clarity that I could never have done before. A very worthwhile investment!
I received fantastic customer service with my first LensRentals experience. The camera was in excellent condition, and the LA-EA5 adapter was in tip-top shape. I wanted to know if 61MP would find the flaws in some of my beloved a-mount glass, namely the Minolta 200mm f/2.8 APO HS G. While I don't own any modern telephoto GM lenses, I'm sure they will perform better with respect to AF, but I'd be surprised if it's much better. I'm no longer concerned about the resolving power of certain a-mount lens on a high-MP mirrorless body. Even my Minolta Maxxum 50mm f/1.7 had snappy focus and took some incredibly sharp landscape photos. My current camera body is a Sony a77ii, and the AF performance of my lens adapted to the a7R IV either matched or exceeded the AF performance ... MoreI received fantastic customer service with my first LensRentals experience. The camera was in excellent condition, and the LA-EA5 adapter was in tip-top shape. I wanted to know if 61MP would find the flaws in some of my beloved a-mount glass, namely the Minolta 200mm f/2.8 APO HS G. While I don't own any modern telephoto GM lenses, I'm sure they will perform better with respect to AF, but I'd be surprised if it's much better. I'm no longer concerned about the resolving power of certain a-mount lens on a high-MP mirrorless body. Even my Minolta Maxxum 50mm f/1.7 had snappy focus and took some incredibly sharp landscape photos. My current camera body is a Sony a77ii, and the AF performance of my lens adapted to the a7R IV either matched or exceeded the AF performance on the a77ii. For still landscape photography, the adapted lens was not noticeable to me - focus was quick to acquire and accurate. I was pleasantly surprised that if I move to a mirrorless system, not all of my a-mount glass would become paper weights. Will I still want a few FE mount lenses, sure, but I can rent them from here to tease out how much "better" they are than my Minolta lenses. The cropability obtained when using a 61MP body is like playing with fire - you just keep going and going and going.
| General | |
| Product Type | Digital camera - 4K - mirrorless system |
| Lens Included | Body only |
| Enclosure Colour | Black |
| Sensor Resolution | 61 Megapixel |
