Best SONY Autofocus settings for wedding photography. Sony A7IV guide for beginners 2022

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In this video I'm bringing you my full breakdown on how to use Sony autofocus system on brand new Sony A7IV - but also all the other cameras A7RIV, A9II or A1. I'm going to talk about AF areas that I use, tracking and eye-af functionality and how to best use it for wedding photography.
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@SLuelmo Күн бұрын

5 last minutes of this videos is golden!!! Thank you so much for such a great masterclass

7 күн бұрын

This is the best video on autofocus in photo mode i have seen! very well planned movements

@matthewcheung5136 2 жыл бұрын

Dude!!! This is the best breakdown of the Sony focus modes I’ve seen!

@MagicWeddingPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Dude! Thanks so much for the comment! Glad you like it!

@matthewcheung5136 2 жыл бұрын

@@MagicWeddingPhotographer Would you consider doing a breakdown on the colour science behind Sony ?

@brianbracher 11 ай бұрын

Totally agree, brilliant explanation,thank you 👍

@sarahfuchs7006 4 ай бұрын

@@MagicWeddingPhotographer3:51

@VegaFoster Жыл бұрын

Amazing info! Appreciate you taking the time to put this together, especially including the examples of how the different settings function in practice.

@joelg0114 4 күн бұрын

Man!!! This is the best video, the breakdown of each thing was great. Now I have a better understanding, you answered all my questions. I have a better understanding. Thank you!!!!!

@RafaelRodrigues-vt8gb Жыл бұрын

Thanks for explaining all the AF eye tracking / face tracking modes to me! Super helpful as I just purchased the a new Sony Alpha 4 camera! So excited to shoot some good portraits soon!

@esppics21 2 жыл бұрын

great explanation on the focus modes. THANKS!!!!!

@mariowashington-ihieme3428 Ай бұрын

This was amazing dang. Thank you !

@Mayhemman33 3 ай бұрын

I really needed this. Thank you!!!

@antoniocalabrese2806 Жыл бұрын

very clear and well made with live practical examples. Thank you

@foxtowercommunications Жыл бұрын

Thank you for helping me to realize the magic of flare in my shots!

@tonyburkhart888 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video! Most thorough and complete explanation of the Sony focus system I’ve seen to date.

@itsjustme77 Жыл бұрын

What a great video explaining the differences in Sony Autofocus modes! The last thing you discussed that was your favorite - the tracking AF has been around in Nikon DSLRs for more than a decade. It’s called 3D tracking mode. Recently they reintroduced it in the Nikon z9.

@jonathanptaylor Жыл бұрын

An unbelievably helpful overview combined with your insight on what you are using personally. This is such a clear explanation of a very complex and powerful system. It has helped me massively and has caused me to rethink how I will set things up for my next shoot...which will not be a wedding but which will be helped a lot by this video. Many, many thanks.

@PhotogenicProperties 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent info sir! Well done, very straightforward content!

@alegeffner 2 жыл бұрын

Thank u so much for sharing!!! Great use for this argentinian.

@kerstinandersson3548 4 ай бұрын

What a great video! This explains the autofocus system in a superb way! Thanks!

@sleepyricky4826 Жыл бұрын

This is, by far, the BEST AF video I've watched and learned for my Sony. Thanks a bunch, Magic! Explanations, and definitely the AF Demos, are highly noteworthy!

@polmestra Жыл бұрын

Thank you for helping understand how to use this feature correctly!!

@darrenrigby8735 Жыл бұрын

Simply the best Sony AF tutorial on YT! Thanks.

@jameshobden3499 2 жыл бұрын

This is the very best video on this subject. I have watched numerous other people try explain this and not many are able to convey how this works properly. Thanks to you, I now fully understand how AF works on my A7IV.

@nargeszr 10 ай бұрын

Just gained a new follower. Thank you for this video

@antonovs2712 3 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot! Huge work!!

@focuzzonedigitalmedia7038 3 ай бұрын

Such a helpful video man, thank you!, Great examples of AF area to really take control of the eye af.

@firpofutbol 11 ай бұрын

Watched like 10 videos on this topic before this one and finally this video covered what i was looking for in the clearest way to understand. Hands down the best video on this topic !

@RogerAVHansen 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, this was really helpful 😊

@Big_Sierra Жыл бұрын

Your videos rock, man! Subbed 👊🏻

@ejik921 Жыл бұрын

The most comprehensive video that I’ve watched about autofocus, thank you! And what a pretty couple :)

@vincentfalardeau141 8 ай бұрын

Great video with tons of super useful advice, even for non wedding photographers!

@vancekoenig5503 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the most excellent presentation on how to get the most out of the Sony autofocus system!!!!

@TheCorusante 2 жыл бұрын

Best video I have seen on how the Sony a7iv autofocus system work. Thanks for that video.

@Lizerator Жыл бұрын

Just bought the a7 iv. Binge watching your videos because your explanations are so clear and helpful.!

@robs3557 3 ай бұрын

This is one of the clearest explanations of the focus system on the Sony. Good Job! Thanks.

@aCuria. 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, I would usually tap to track a subject, but using a the centre spot is more intuitive, being similar to the old focus and recompose method, so I’m going to be using that more

@animaldonut Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the fantastic video! I’m glad I discovered your channel. I’ve subscribed!!

@boyantrifonov Жыл бұрын

Thanks Maciej! This video was very helpful. I will be experimenting with my own camera and focus settings. Even though focus settings might be a bit different, the principles are similar.

@adreaminfocus Жыл бұрын

Magic I have watched this now 4 times … you are so helpful. Thank you so much ❤😊

@avalancherune2951 3 ай бұрын

I tought I know almost everything about focus, but you managed to surprise me with a lot of new stuff. All the best for you, thanks!

@PrettyWeddingStudios Ай бұрын

What another fantastic video bro, really awesome thanks so much. I'm going to implement some of these in my next wedding:).

@matthewprice5749 10 ай бұрын

You've well earned a sub and share. Thank you so much.

@kenschallenberg4866 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful info..thank you sir!

@stevemayne8067 Жыл бұрын

Great video , understand the autofocus more now .

@nixland Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing

@byCarmenUribe Жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this video.

@samanthallorente8085 9 ай бұрын

As a beginner, I have been struggling a lot with my focus settings - your video changed everything for me! I practiced along and changing menu settings throughout the video, and finally feel like I can go out and get more accuracy with my shots. Thanks for putting this together, the real life examples made all the difference for truly understanding how each focus mode is unique.

@Tekstudioz 6 ай бұрын

wow thanks man this is so helpful

@discus3679 Жыл бұрын

Super Video. Really good Job.!!!! Now I understand the focus of my sony a7vi perfect. Thank you very much.

@xkr2 5 ай бұрын

Awesome video! Loved how you broke every single mode and option logically. There’s a lot of redundancies in the camera which can confuse a new user. Breaking it down logically really helps to understand how things really work.

@tomasfiser2156 10 ай бұрын

Very helpfully video, thank you!

@aroncontinuousconversation 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. Subscribed.

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for such a precise tutorial

@DimitriyLanis 2 жыл бұрын

Great video!! Appreciate you educating us in such a nice way with all the real life examples! Have a great day!

@MagicWeddingPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You too!

@harrisfogel6992 Жыл бұрын

Love this video. One area I'd appreciate more time on is the tracking options. One specific set of questions is what to turn off in that menu. For example, I've turned of everything except Spot and Spot Tracking. Would love you to overview that dialog box, and why you might only want one selected, or more. Keep up the great work!

@bobsykes Жыл бұрын

Such a useful video! Yup, that last mode is the only one for me. I am used to far more ancient technology cameras (Leica M rangefinder and X2D) where "focus and recompose" is basically the only option that you have, and the spot with full-frame tracking is aboslutely perfect for a consistent experience from those camera to the Sony R4, of course with the Sony able to keep your subject in focus whatever they do after locking on them. You explanation of what all the other modes mean is really helpful as well. Thanks!

@WilIJpelaar 6 ай бұрын

Very great video explaining Sony Autofocus modes

@MistaRiceMan Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. I just jumped ship to Sony and have been a little overwhelmed with the new AF system. This will help alot

@jagmaldb 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the useful information... ❤

@kopyaecreation9621 11 ай бұрын

thank you so much...my bro

@UraNusZa 4 ай бұрын

it's very helpful,I really appreciated to these guide.

@Mike-ck3wi 10 ай бұрын

Thanks! helpful

@pedrol.5417 Жыл бұрын

Very good video. Thanks !

@VeeScaliaDesigns 26 күн бұрын

Amaxing video thank you

@rajatcoool Жыл бұрын

Excellent explanation. I confess I was stuck on Single Shot for 2 years and probably because I mostly shoot landscape photos. I didn't realize how important it was to change focus mode when shooting people (group/portraits). Also switching to TrackingFlexibleSpot while I have been always on FlexibleSpotM. Last regret, never used AEL button which I set initially on EyeAF and forgot! Stupid me!

@MurrayMcMillan73 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video- I’m awaiting my Sony A7IV after deciding to switch from Fujifilm to Sony. Very excited to use it for weddings, alongside another Sony (TBC) and my Leica Q2.

@djkimstravelvlog8872 2 жыл бұрын

the tutorials are very helpful. especially because you use models as examples to illustrate the menus. thank you and much appreciated

@MagicWeddingPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@veselinvasilev9362 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@mrkmja Жыл бұрын

Such a helpful video man, thank you!

@MagicWeddingPhotographer Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@conexaoimagemfotografiaeau7147 Жыл бұрын

Great, thank you!

@officialcisko 2 жыл бұрын

Great examples of AF area to really take control of the eye af.

@WilliamAbbate 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video! Very helpful and thorough!

@MagicWeddingPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Glad I could be helpful!!

@Daniel_Ilyich 8 ай бұрын

This was awesome!!!

@KLRthephotoguru 10 ай бұрын

Great video.. clear information..Being a photographer and KZfaq content creator, I honestly appreciate your time and effort.👍

@DaveAerialPhotography 2 жыл бұрын

Literally just received my a7IV and setting it up! Thank you!

@MagicWeddingPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Ah exciting! Enjoy the camera!!

@zdazyc.przed.deszczem Жыл бұрын

Great tutorial! Well done

@martinpickard5818 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve set my eye af to the custom button on the lens.Thank you for these great videos.👍🏻👍🏻

@MagicWeddingPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Clever! 😎

@MattSteez 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! That was really helpful. I have the a7s3 and a74 and I had no idea about the last one

@MagicWeddingPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my dude! You’re in for fun times now then :)

@josedangelo2854 Жыл бұрын

Great video 👏

@bossmimo1 Жыл бұрын

I love your videos! and I love how you say 'camera will stick' 😁

@gentlegnt 2 жыл бұрын

Well I'll be da*ned!! I have a A7III and A7IV and had not idea this "tracking" option was available. LOVE IT! Thank you so much for this information. I do portraits and this should REALLY help me get more shots in focus!!!

@HieuKa86 Жыл бұрын

Awesome❤❤❤

@hornetharry3001 Жыл бұрын

Great video Magic - thank you helped me with IV and 1 and son who has III

@truthseeker6804 2 жыл бұрын

good video, i use zv1 but still learnt alot here, as its got tracking and some of these settings. keep it up!

@MagicWeddingPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Keep rocking that ZV-1!

@bramVE239 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video! just bought the A7IV and couldn't figure out what all these different focus options mean

@olivierbornand7282 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Magic! Such a great video, the best on KZfaq on this matter !

@MagicWeddingPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@olivierbornand7282 2 жыл бұрын

@@MagicWeddingPhotographer thanks and just one more question : instead of choosing the subject with the small spot and keeping the button halfpressed( in the tracking mode) why don't you just tap on the screen to track the subject(keeping half pressing the button, of course) ? Is it not easier for videos, for instance?By doing so and in video mode, you don't have to press the joystick many times to select the subject?

@stevenwaldstein2249 Жыл бұрын

Magic, very nice video for sure. Thank you. A great video for new uses and. a great update for experienced Sony owners.

@MagicWeddingPhotographer Жыл бұрын

My pleasure my friend! Thank you for the comment!

@TheBrandonLeeCook Жыл бұрын

Amazing! Great job!

@DavidWinstead 25 күн бұрын

WOW, thanks for sharing this, I'm doing my very first wedding shoot in a few months using the A7IV and learned soooo much from this demonstration, you are AWESOME and 100% earned a new sub!!

@MagicWeddingPhotographer 25 күн бұрын

Thanks David! Good luck with your first wedding!

@adreaminfocus 11 күн бұрын

Hi I’m doing my very first wedding tomorrow. Good luck for yours ❤

@DavidWinstead 11 күн бұрын

@@adreaminfocus Thanks, Good Luck to you as well.

@Dreulma Жыл бұрын

Thank you thank you thank you

@AwesomeBendanaFamily Жыл бұрын

Best breakdown! Next would be a group tutorial. Maybe family portrait?

@adipop Жыл бұрын

I have sony alfa 7 Iv thanks for sharing! Like and subbed!

@MarcusSilvaBH Жыл бұрын

Hi there, Magic! How are you today? I'm from Brazil and I am a wedding photographer. I am a happy owner of a A7 IV since yesterday and I came across this video! It is a real game changer! I owned a EOS R6 and I have to say, althoug it was really good, that A7 IV is awesome! Your video just saved my life! I thank you and wish you happiness, much work and success, from the bottom of my heart! God bless!

@rameshkumarthakur8565 10 ай бұрын

Wow i was using spot focus small area but now I will switch to tracking .

@Swintonpete 6 ай бұрын

After 30 years of Nikon (& others), I moved completely to Sony at the initial launch of the A7R and finally, thanks to you, I now fully understand ALL the AF settings and modes 😄

@jmartinianovlogging1482 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Buddy👊👊👍👍

@ninala5610 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. That helped me out a lot :-)

@MagicWeddingPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad to hear that!!

@shuzou7192 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video!

@MagicWeddingPhotographer Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@johnparish5498 Жыл бұрын

Thank you it makes more sense to me now…

@erg1450 2 жыл бұрын

Magic, I really enjoy your videos and your style, this one in particular is perhaps the best and more useful video I've seen, I don't like reading manuals and this video answered many questions on the difference on Focus Area settings, by trial and error I ended up using the same settings you recommended for Continuos AF using tracking and recomposing. Thanks for helping me to be a better photographer !!! keep up the good work

@MagicWeddingPhotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Happy you liked it!