I Was Wrong About The Sony a7IV

I love your backdrop setup. Bright colorful and so different and refreshing from all the other dark YouTube channels setups. Loved your review on the a7 iv

Tom, I literally LOVE your videos and reviews; you transfer so much enthusiasm and you always put your focus on the “real life” practical aspects of the gear you are reviewing. I am always excited when you upload a new video … and your content never ever disappointed me 🤗🤗 Keep going - I really appreciate what you are doing! (A grateful FX3 AND A7IV user because of your content 💪🤝) Michael

That mode dial is why I almost instantly brought a 2nd A7IV. I was going to use A7IV + A7iii but I hated not having the dial on the A7iii.

Tom, I appreciate a person who can take the time to come back and add to a previous video with either good or bad information. I pre purchased the A7III, and the A7IV and both cameras have performed better as I got used to the feature sets. I am in the same position, I carry my A7IV all the time, and it is a rugged little hybrid system. Thanks for taking your time to follow-up.

I thought I was compromising by getting 2 A7IVs for my video work instead of an FX3 or A7SIII... but I have not regretted my purchase at all. The pictures are beautiful and the video is incredibly sharp. I don't miss the higher end cameras at all even though I frequently use an FX3 at my day job. The A7IV is truly a camera that perfectly balances it's hybrid role and your one of the first reviewers I've seen praise it for that .Thanks!

Once I turned on temperature high, I have had no over heating problem. And I have come to appreciate it more as I use it more.

You seem so kind! Anyway, I love how you described the custom modes. Never knew so many settings were possible. Also thanks for showing us how to do it.

Thanks a lot Tom! Very helpful and informative review! Love the way you passionately explain about the product! God bless and good luck!

Thanks Tom! Just bought one! Your videos are really helping me with my channel! Seriously appreciate your expertise 🤩

Nice review and thanks for helping to convince me to keep diving deeper into my own a7iv. I have a fx3 as well and my a7iv is my still and b cam. You may have done a video about this, but when you are out making stills and doing short video clips with your a7iv, what strap / bag combo do you use?

Watched your a7IV reviews back to back (original and this one). Really made me comfortable with my decision to jump back into full frame with this camera. Always great content Tom!!

I'm noticing and appreciating a more moody and contrasty image in this video. Like it's a bit more color graded. The straight main camera angle looks superb with that subtle switch from the corner where the drums used to be to the symmetrical plane wall behind you. With that out of the way, I've enjoyed the revision of the review you did earlier, and it's great when a camera grows on you like this. You won't make me change the plans for getting the FX-3 (first), it's more that you've reminded me of some great functions that my trusty A7III has, like that user configurable button to go into crop mode. I do it with a 35 mm lens at exactly 23” from my picking hand while livestreaming. I go to crop and get 56mm focal lenght. With the AF on Flexible Spot L placed in the middle of the frame, it gives a crispy image. Not to mention that those 24MP photos are just as good as when I first got blown away 4 years ago. The camera has paid for itself many times by now. I've just graced it with a sensor cleanup by a true pro prior to the coming event shoot I'll be doing next week. Got me this new Tamron 35-150mm and it's going to be a blast. Although the A7IV has been given superior video capabilities compared to the A7III, that won't make me buy it just because I'll get the FX-3. The A7IV is a wonderful hybrid camera and a great choice for an all-rounder.

gorgeous vid and informative vid, thx much! i'm gonna end up going with the fx3 (hoping to find a BF deal), but it was a close call. the still features almost pulled me in but I'll be doing so much more vid subbed, keep up the great work!

Long term reviews > short term reviews for this reason. When you first get something, you're focused on how it's not the old thing you have/had that you probably love. But you come to appreciate the differences in time and going back to the old thing often reveals what you miss about the new one that you just kind of take for granted now.

I use the PGYTEC MantisPod Pro for my run and gun filmmaking with the FX3 all the time, it has literally replaced 90% of the times I would need to use a gimbal, as it is fantastic for creating a third point of contact against the body while shooting. Great stuff you got yourself a sub!

3:46 YES. I started to reserve my FX3 for my commercial shoots since I got the A7IV... so now the A7IV is my go to everyday camera.

Great circle back review Tom. My A7iv has eliminated the use of all of my other bodies, even my trusted Panasonic gh5ii, which i absolutely love. The convenience of that mode dial is something one can only truly appreciate once you have it. My A7c is collecting dust. Literally!

Right there with you on the “bringing it into the wild” sentiment. My appreciation for the a7iv grew quickly after traveling with it a few times.

What an excellent review! Your enthusiasm and easy conversational style are great, and the review very thorough.

Thanks for the reminder that we can enjoy using our new gear after we stop worrying about specs ;) It's easy to overlook the importance of the emotional component of gear/tech purchases and to enjoy using the stuff, even though it's not perfect.