Sony A7IV Autofocus Settings - NEVER MISS The Shot!

This is how I have my camera set up to get the best AF tracking and Eye AF tracking using the new Sony A7IV. But these settings are also going to work great with the A7SIII and A1.

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[stkuj]

Recently, I watched Chris Turner's a7iv settings as a wedding/portrait photographer. I used to have different AF settings for my a7iii. Now, I set a7iv AF to Tracking Med Flexible Spot all the time and Eye-AF off (but programed to the AEL button). I don't use the joystick, but tap/touch instead. It's fast and accurate.

[davidford]

Just got my A7IV and I find the menu options overwhelming! (but also full of exciting possibilities) many thanks for this, I'll keep an eye on your content. Cheers

[AfricanSunProductions]

Great explanation. Quick and to the point. I just got my A7 iv, have lots to learn.

[JaredDoyle]

Register the face(s) and prioritize the face then set the tracking sensitivity to low. That should help with the AF jumping around to anyone who steps into frame.

[DaveAerialPhotography]

To avoid uncle Bob to be the main subject instead of the bride and groom just register their faces during prep and the camera will prioritize them over anyone else.

[andrearmanrisa]

you can keep focus locking using Center Lock -on AF activated while half pressing. And/Or you can change AF Track Sens to Locked On instead Responsive (set to 0/5)

[davidhunternyc]

I just got a Sony A7IV. First time in the Sony ecosystem after my Fuji X100S broke after a decade. Sony is amazing but, wow, this auto-focus is complicated. It's going to take me a lot of time to learn how to shoot with this camera.

[ourhouseuk]

As someone on day 1 of the A7iv, but 15 years of photo experience, I found this confusing and muddy, though I appreciate the effort.

[johndao]

Thanks. Tracking is super useful for filming fast moving k-pop dancing. I wish Fuji will make it available a future camera.

[TitanAerialPhotography]

Just got this camera a month ago and although I'm loving it, there are so many features that need a bit of explanation... and there you are, just the right level of information, real world examples, why do this etc. I was watching another of your videos and thinking "I need a video on the AF settings" - and of course you have one! :-) Many thanks - great channel, have now subscribed.

[brianrudolph]

Great video! Thank you for excellent instructions and information! Keep up the great work!

[TheOutdoorsStation]

You could have brought the extra person in again towards the end to show that it doesn’t jump between people which would clarify which mode is better.

[hbhavsi]

Thanks for this amazing video: A few quick questions:

1. Are you using the shutter button (half-click) for focusing or back button focus?
2. When I was focusing and recomposing the shot with the shutter half pressed, it moved the focus after I recomposed. My setting was on AF-C. You think I should change that to AF-S to avoid that?
3. What autofocus setting (area and eye AF) would you recommend for street photography?

Thank you so much again!

[joshuachubbphotography]

The custom button for eye at is so clutch

[strippedlist]

I love the way she dances :)) i could watch her for hours while eating popcorn :)) she is cute

[DanConerd]

Awesome stuff man! I've been learning so much from your channel. i'm stoked to finally have this camera in my hands.

[mrait]

Thank you very much for the video i would love seeing more videos for the sony a7iv

[erbterb]

There is a difference between a camera drawing a square on a screen and the camera actually being in focus.

I was a bit dissapointed when I tried different settings on the 7iv compared to my S1R which I thought would perform much worse, according other channels.

My now bored dog subject was front focused and back focused more often than I had imagined by the hype from reviewers.

Perhaps the contrast system was no so bad after all

[akkarparkiamopas]

your model is so funny haha. Thanks for video

[ConceptNewEra]

Oooo didn’t know I needed this video, thanks for all the helpful tips! Definitely want to get better with dialing in focus! Will be using in my future videos! 💯✔️🔥