Sony A7IV Autofocus - Settings/Modes Explained

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Sohil Pandya

Sohil Pandya

Күн бұрын

#sonya7IV #a7IV #sonyautofocus #a7IVautofocus
In this video, we take a look at the different autofocus settings available for the Sony A7IV.
Let me know what settings you've got for your sony A7IV or any other sony alpha camera in the comments down below!
0:00 Intro - Sony A7IV Autofocus Modes Guide
0:29 Prerequisite - Screen recording and AF-C Mode
0:58 Sony A7IV Autofocus Area - Wide
2:27 Sony A7IV Autofocus Area - Zone
3:22 Sony A7IV Autofocus Area - Center Fix
3:50 Sony A7IV Autofocus Area - Flexible Spot
4:39 Sony A7IV Autofocus Area - Expand Spot
5:11 Sony A7IV Autofocus AF-ON - Eye AF Tip
6:07 Sony A7IV Autofocus Area - Tracking
7:50 Final Thoughts - Sony A7IV Autofocus Modes Guide
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@teadough
@teadough 2 жыл бұрын
Couldn’t figure out why I wasn’t getting the focus results I expected. This is my first Sony system and this was SO SO HELPFUL! Thank you!
@SohilPandya1
@SohilPandya1 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! ☺️
@roguecaptainhero
@roguecaptainhero 2 жыл бұрын
I agree...my first camera. Lol
@joannmoore9374
@joannmoore9374 Жыл бұрын
I agree! So helpful. It's my first Sony and this is very useful and you explained it so well. Thank you!
@AnkitMohanty
@AnkitMohanty 12 күн бұрын
Total beginner here on mirrorless photography having done years of photography on mobile but oh boy, this video is everything one hopes in an informative video. Kudos man!
@SohilPandya1
@SohilPandya1 6 күн бұрын
Great to hear!
@imaclite
@imaclite 2 жыл бұрын
Great video and I think your the only one who explained Sony focusing perfectly and very easily
@SohilPandya1
@SohilPandya1 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! :)
@TheMadManTV
@TheMadManTV 11 күн бұрын
The content in this video is amazing! Easy to understand and concise. Thank you so much, truly from the heart.
@SohilPandya1
@SohilPandya1 6 күн бұрын
You're very welcome!
@angryyogurt373
@angryyogurt373 2 жыл бұрын
Your channel is a gem. Thank you for the clear explanation. Keep up the great work!
@LordRedfern
@LordRedfern Жыл бұрын
Fantastic video! Very well explained and really nice to see the examples along side the explanations!
@Ureyeuh
@Ureyeuh Жыл бұрын
This video was straight to the point, and insanely helpful. Super thankful for this.
@AlanSteiner
@AlanSteiner Жыл бұрын
Super helpful! Hard to find a good video that actually explains the focus options with the clarity you did. Thank you!
@Santi_f_clef
@Santi_f_clef Ай бұрын
I'm new into Sony and this is the video I needed. Thanks so much!
@captured.classics99
@captured.classics99 Жыл бұрын
Such clear advice very well presented and easy with time stamps please make more !
@rebeccageorge4662
@rebeccageorge4662 2 жыл бұрын
brilliant explanation and demonstration! Thank you so much !
@hvollebreg001
@hvollebreg001 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video - very happy with yr style: teaching and simplicity together give great results.
@markzoel8471
@markzoel8471 2 жыл бұрын
Nice video again Sohil. Packed with info. Love the press and hold AF ON button tip 👍🏽
@iamnaveenhere
@iamnaveenhere Жыл бұрын
Crisp and clear explanation. This is helpful for sure. Thanks Sohil.
@ModernMachinesMusic
@ModernMachinesMusic 9 ай бұрын
Great video, Sohil! very easy to follow and understand.
@billboswell4509
@billboswell4509 2 жыл бұрын
Great pace and examples. Well done.
@draganmikki5688
@draganmikki5688 2 жыл бұрын
This is an excellent video, perhaps the best one on A7 IV I have seen so far.
@billlanagan2320
@billlanagan2320 2 жыл бұрын
this was informative and digestible. thank you!
@stevestrickland446
@stevestrickland446 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Just got the A7 IV. Well explained. I’ll check out the rest of your channel content. Thanks.
@tonyhaggerty9433
@tonyhaggerty9433 20 күн бұрын
I never comment on KZfaq videos as I watch on my TV but I opened this video on my phone just so I could thank you for doing an absolutely perfect break down of this topic! Bravo!!❤
@SohilPandya1
@SohilPandya1 6 күн бұрын
Very kind of you! Thank you 🙏
@BroBrown357
@BroBrown357 2 жыл бұрын
Very succinct and clear explanations. Thanks!
@ChristineDeVos-xr8tt
@ChristineDeVos-xr8tt 6 ай бұрын
Super explanation! Very clear! Thanks!
@antoniomendez2892
@antoniomendez2892 2 жыл бұрын
I am grateful for your time and easy explanation. You have make my life easier as I start (novice) photography.
@dmitriysvlog1239
@dmitriysvlog1239 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for such a good and detailed video. I was looking for a while to learn more about focusing.
@elizaporterphotography
@elizaporterphotography 25 күн бұрын
exactly the video I was looking for. Thank you!
@lagomholly
@lagomholly 5 ай бұрын
Super helpful video and simply explained. Thank you!!😊
@michaelwesolowski1065
@michaelwesolowski1065 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for putting this information together in a concise, real-world, no frills way. First new camera in 13 years and was a little ticked with A7IV kept focusing on wrong subject. Obviously USER ERROR and your vid helped me to see EXACTLY how to get the focus I need in every situation. You da focus man!
@MiniTruckMatt
@MiniTruckMatt 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. I'm coming from 10 years of Nikon so I knew it would take a second to get used to the new Sony camera. I was pretty sure I knew what was going on in most of these modes, but your video definitely helped clarify a few specific things I didn't realize. Also thanks for keeping the video concise!
@AngelMartinez-ey3hu
@AngelMartinez-ey3hu 2 жыл бұрын
I literally just received my a7iv today. Thank you for the explanation!
@DDLounge
@DDLounge 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Sohil, for a wonderful informative video on AF
@magiphone
@magiphone Жыл бұрын
Great information, I’ve set it to tracking expanded. Thanks again!
@theron8227
@theron8227 6 ай бұрын
Straight and to the point. Perfect. Thank you kindly good sir. Subbed.
@MarkStCyr
@MarkStCyr 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video Sohil. Very clear and very helpful insight to my new Sony A7IV - thank you!
@SohilPandya1
@SohilPandya1 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks 😊
@dailan.0589
@dailan.0589 7 ай бұрын
thank you for sharing this video, very informative
@nicks231988
@nicks231988 Жыл бұрын
Loved your video. Perfectly understood everything and I'm good to go with my a7iv 😁😁❤️
@eitanlitner7207
@eitanlitner7207 7 ай бұрын
Best autofocus video. Thanks
@TheThaiLife
@TheThaiLife Жыл бұрын
Super useful, thank you!
@darryl_young
@darryl_young 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thank you! I just got an α7 IV - my first Sony - so this was really helpful. Wow, the autofocus is great on this camera!
@SohilPandya1
@SohilPandya1 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you’re enjoying it. I’m having a lot of fun with this camera too! ☺️
@AniketJadhav-yk3ds
@AniketJadhav-yk3ds 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a bunch Sohil.. very helpful.
@gerardkelly881
@gerardkelly881 Ай бұрын
Very helpful - thank you
@user-gs8xz2uh7h
@user-gs8xz2uh7h 9 ай бұрын
veery useful video !! thank you
@Obscurainc
@Obscurainc Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video, very helpful..planning to get the A74 next week
@SayanRoy-de4vw
@SayanRoy-de4vw 2 жыл бұрын
Very polite explanation ..... love it
@skunkydu
@skunkydu Жыл бұрын
Super helpful. Thank you!
@jeremyg9018
@jeremyg9018 11 ай бұрын
Great explanation. Very helpful
@baardegil
@baardegil 11 ай бұрын
Great video, it made me understand much more!
@NewYorkerPEACE
@NewYorkerPEACE 2 жыл бұрын
excellent, love the AF hold button trick.
@darrel1495
@darrel1495 Жыл бұрын
Godbless you for this. Really very well explained!
@officialsk8074
@officialsk8074 2 жыл бұрын
Easy to understand and super informative 🤘
@SohilPandya1
@SohilPandya1 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sagar!
@edwindatoc1000
@edwindatoc1000 Жыл бұрын
well explained mate, thank you
@EliasSix
@EliasSix 2 жыл бұрын
Very useful video! I've been looking for the main differences between the current Eye AF systems and this helped a lot in understanding the Sony part of the comparison. One question that wasn't explicitly mentioned in the video: you say around 7:35 that the tracking will turn on Eye AF as soon as it recognises a person, but does it do the same thing with animals and birds? Or do you need to be in the other AF Modes for that? Thank you for your reply!
@CityWalks
@CityWalks 2 жыл бұрын
This is great. Just got my A7iv and it's my first new cam since A7sii. Very helpful. -H
@joshallenimages
@joshallenimages 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent brotha! Very helpful.
@vihangachrekar5576
@vihangachrekar5576 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. It really helped. 😊😊
@kokopeds8588
@kokopeds8588 Жыл бұрын
thanks. very helpful
@dreamboy1659
@dreamboy1659 Жыл бұрын
Great video, great explaination! Thank you!!!^^
@SpiderboxFilms
@SpiderboxFilms Ай бұрын
Very well explained.
@tuan056585
@tuan056585 2 жыл бұрын
Thank. Great tips 👍
@TheGG794
@TheGG794 Жыл бұрын
This helped a lot . Thanks !
@stevehill-cousins9766
@stevehill-cousins9766 Жыл бұрын
Excellent . Very many thanks
@garimabararia5762
@garimabararia5762 Жыл бұрын
So beautifully explained
@vamshikrishna8015
@vamshikrishna8015 6 ай бұрын
Helpful. Your Accent is great.
@MineyCODM
@MineyCODM 2 жыл бұрын
Omg I needed this video 😭 thank you so much
@SohilPandya1
@SohilPandya1 2 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help
@missy_k
@missy_k 11 ай бұрын
How did KZfaq read my mind and knew I needed this video? Hahaha thanks for this
@sanjeethkumars
@sanjeethkumars 2 жыл бұрын
u explained it very clear.. good👌🏽👌🏽👍🏼
@pierrenj79
@pierrenj79 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful video, very informative..
@henryshugart
@henryshugart 2 жыл бұрын
Ok, very helpful. I've been struggling with out of focus shots with kids sports. Time to change from wide to tracking mode. Well done and thanks.
@SohilPandya1
@SohilPandya1 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching. Appreciate it. ☺️
@Dmitri.lobanov
@Dmitri.lobanov 9 ай бұрын
This helped, thanks!
@zahkilovett
@zahkilovett 8 ай бұрын
Saved the best for last 🔥 thanks
@rohitshrivastava3228
@rohitshrivastava3228 2 жыл бұрын
So simply described... Just bought Sony A7IV... Going to set it.. Thanks
@BhajansAshwin
@BhajansAshwin 3 ай бұрын
Well explyand very Helpful
@markedwards4787
@markedwards4787 Жыл бұрын
Very clear and concise! followed :}
@CallMeHarris
@CallMeHarris 2 жыл бұрын
outstanding -- thank you Sohil
@rod383
@rod383 Жыл бұрын
Awesome review brother! I film underwater and my subjects are constantly moving as you expect. I'll give the 'tracking' a go tonight and see how it works 🤙
@rohitrock5906
@rohitrock5906 7 ай бұрын
Great video brother !
@dallasroberts3206
@dallasroberts3206 2 жыл бұрын
Nice work! Appreciated very much.
@SohilPandya1
@SohilPandya1 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! ☺️
@dotward8602
@dotward8602 4 ай бұрын
Very helpful - many thanks Sohil
@SohilPandya1
@SohilPandya1 3 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the video
@Amanstrings
@Amanstrings Ай бұрын
Perfect explanation
@user-bc3tq8pk9v
@user-bc3tq8pk9v Жыл бұрын
great explain
@e-bluegames9353
@e-bluegames9353 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I have learned something bout the auto focus. :D
@jdog295
@jdog295 Жыл бұрын
"If this is your first camera, which I doubt" lol yes sir this is my first camera. Thanks for the video very informative.
@TBCfhjvhhhnbb
@TBCfhjvhhhnbb Жыл бұрын
Perfect!!! Just what I was looking for. Really well presented. Subscribe! 👍
@SohilPandya1
@SohilPandya1 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! :)
@michaellissow543
@michaellissow543 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for that very easy to understand explanation of the different focus areas. I just had that, "Ah-haaa" moment...and a sudden craving for curry chicken. Thank you, Sohil.
@JimOutLoud
@JimOutLoud 7 ай бұрын
Very helpful. Struggling with focus on my A7iv. Thanks!
@SohilPandya1
@SohilPandya1 7 ай бұрын
Glad, it helped!
@mattaronbieg
@mattaronbieg Жыл бұрын
Thank You. Made my day Week Year Work God bless
@veselinvasilev9362
@veselinvasilev9362 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@InfoCreates
@InfoCreates 2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful bravo m8
@RaC09
@RaC09 Жыл бұрын
Great advice. Please share how to customize the AF button to use tracking along with expand autofocus mode.Thanks.
@gemwebb
@gemwebb 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. Now I gotta figure out quick buttons to change modes lol.
@harryc560
@harryc560 2 жыл бұрын
Hi great tutorial, would you recommend wide focus for landscapes or expand flexible spot.
@whobedannyd
@whobedannyd 5 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise!! This was a BIG help for me getting acclimated with my new A7RV from a Canon 90D.
@SohilPandya1
@SohilPandya1 5 ай бұрын
I'm glad it's helped you! How similar would you say the settings have been for the A7RV vs this A7IV?
@whobedannyd
@whobedannyd 5 ай бұрын
@@SohilPandya1 I have only had my A7RV for a couple of weeks, but I absolutely LOVE what I have gotten from it so far. It appears that the major differences between it and the A7RIV are video-related, especially with 8K, and with the articulating screen. As far as the settings go, it appears that there are very few differences. Focus Stacking appears to be the only major difference. I haven't tried it yet, but hope to soon, especially with Moon shots. I haven't tried anything with video yet. I doubt if I'll use 8K very much, but we'll see. I'm an amateur wildlife photographer, and I think this new rig will certainly help. Time will tell. Thank you again! Subscribing to your channel now!
@SohilPandya1
@SohilPandya1 4 ай бұрын
@@whobedannyd I'm jealous of the articulating screen! it's a very good one :) What lens do you use for wildlife photography? Have you got the 200-600 or 100-400? Appreciate the subscription!
@whobedannyd
@whobedannyd 4 ай бұрын
@@SohilPandya1 With my Canon 90D, I used the Canon 100-400 Series II and the Sigma 60-600. The Canon is actually a better quality lens, but of course it doesn't have the reach. I have been very happy with the Sigma. When I bought the A7RV, I bought the Sony FE 100-400 with the Sony 2x adapter. I think the lens is great, but haven't had success so far using the doubler. I didn't, however, have the necessary arca-swiss adapter to set the Sony lens onto my tripod. I have one now, but haven't tried that combo yet. I also broke down and bought a Sigma MC-11 adapter for Canon to Sony mounting. It works PERFECTLY with my Sigma 60-600. It's a heavy rig, but I am getting some WONDERFUL shots!!
@SohilPandya1
@SohilPandya1 4 ай бұрын
I’ve got the 100-400 and I love it! Managed to get a few shots with it that I’m very happy with! I don’t have the 2x though :( but you’ve got me thinking about it! 😅 what’s your instagram, I’d love to check some of your photos out :)
@MariaKarras
@MariaKarras Жыл бұрын
Your video is very clear and well paced. Thank you! I have the A7 IV and set it to AF-C. But Flexible spot is not an option in the Focus Area menu. If you have any idea why, please let me know. Thanks.
@dennysmith2291
@dennysmith2291 2 жыл бұрын
thank you for the video brother
@SohilPandya1
@SohilPandya1 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! ☺️
@fluxcapacitor8416
@fluxcapacitor8416 Жыл бұрын
great video.what do you think the best setting for street photography?
@paulcritchley464
@paulcritchley464 2 жыл бұрын
Well explained. I've subscribed. It is well explained I've also got Information with Mark Galer, Gemini, Gary Friedman and others. What I've found it can take me awhile before the penny drops So Ive been following Sony users. This does not stop me following other people with other camera brands as most things can be done with any camera. Cheers
@saribishop
@saribishop Жыл бұрын
🙏🏻 gracias!
@azurepeace
@azurepeace 2 жыл бұрын
amazing video full of practical information. Thank you. Just a small suggestion, maybe color grade your video to pop a bit more. It feels a bit flat. Other than that great content!
@antalszabolcs2439
@antalszabolcs2439 2 ай бұрын
Thanks 🙏🏼
@thommyturtle29
@thommyturtle29 Жыл бұрын
Nice vid!
@guysucoremigrant688
@guysucoremigrant688 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Simon
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