Two Years With the Sony a7 IV Mirrorless Camera

While the more specialized models generally get more attention, the Sony a7 line has long been the bread and butter camera of choice for many creatives who need a solid balance of photo and video features at a price that won't break the bank. How has the a7 IV held up over time? This great video review takes a long-term look at the camera and how it holds up to demanding modern workflows. 

Coming to you from Dan Watson, this excellent video review takes a look at the Sony a7 IV mirrorless camera after two years of usage. The a7 IV remains a fantastic do-it-all camera, with a nice range of features, including:

  • 33-megapixel backside-illuminated sensor
  • 828-image buffer
  • Improved menu system
  • 4K 30p video using the full width of the sensor and 4K 60p in Super 35 mode
  • S-Cinetone and S-Log3 offering up to 15 stops of dynamic range and 10-bit 4:2:2
  • Onboard compensation for focus breathing
  • In-body image stabilization offering up to 5.5 stops of compensation
  • Real-time object tracking autofocus
  • Human and animal eye autofocus in both photo and video 
  • Fully articulating rear touchscreen
  • 3.69-million-dot electronic viewfinder

Altogether, the a7 IV still looks like a fantastic camera. Check out the video above for the full rundown from Watson.

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Alex Cooke is a Cleveland-based portrait, events, and landscape photographer. He holds an M.S. in Applied Mathematics and a doctorate in Music Composition. He is also an avid equestrian.

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