Sony Alpha 7 IV Exposure Bracketing Setup Tutorial

Learn how to use Automatic Exposure Bracketing (AEB) on the Sony A7 IV mirrorless camera and shoot HDR photos ready for merging in HDR software:

The tutorial will show you how to:
- Locate the Functions menu and navigate through the menu
- Set AEB (Automatic Exposure Bracketing) including the number of bracketed shots and EV spacing
- Merge the photos to HDR in Photomatix

Follow this simple step-by-step instructions tutorial to take 3 photographs 2 EV apart (one photo 2 stops underexposed, 1 photo exposed normally and 1 photo 2 stops overexposed) by just pressing the shutter button on a Sony A7 IV.

~ Steps ~
0:00 Introduction
0:24 Locate the Mode dial
0:53 Locate the Fn button to access the Functions menu
1:16 Navigate to the Drive mode settings
1:32 Choose BRK C to activate Automatic Exposure Bracketing (AEB) on the Functions menu
2:00 Adjust the Bracketing settings to set the EV spacing to + / - 2 EV
2:35 Press and hold the shutter button
2:50 Merge the bracketed photos to HDR in Photomatix

Read the Sony A7 IV help guide from Sony:

[gerrygibbons]

This is very explanatory. Congratulations to all who had a hand in creating this video.

[pratikborude]

This is the most simplest and easiest tutorial video i ever seen ✨🙏🏻♥️
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[rogerbeltz]

Not real sure why you need to set the camera on Manual mode rather than Aperture Preferred. Also can this basic procedure be done using the self timer?

[jamesgranger]

How do I know which setting it is using to manipulate exposure? For example, if I want to keep my ISO and Aperture the same but have the shutter speed change, how would I do that?

Thank you!

[RayRomanMedia]

Would the Program Shift (P) option work best instead of Manual as far as quickly shooting instead of having to constantly adjust manually? Also, wouldn't the other options make for a better HDR image such as 03.EV3, 0.3EV5 or 0.3EV9? I think 9 images is a bit overboard but 3-5 I could see being perfect.

[Adrian.difilippo]

How do I set the shutter to a timer while I’m in continuous bracket shooting? They’re both in the same drive mode menu

[mrmarylandrealestate]

How do you put it on a timer? I'm new to sony

[mtbboy]

1:35 I can't use this method. looks like previous owner changed the settings to use scroller wheel instead.

[Pulamathi]

how you shoot this video sir ..its crystal clear and very sharp ...pls explain

[pixelphotographyByPrasad]

Very good Tutorial, but why you did not use Self Timer in Bracketing. This camera has this self timer in Bracketing feature. My Old A7 ii does not have the timer in Bracketing.

[giorgiofontana]

Pls How can I use braketing with flash ?
Thank you very much

[eliellgvs]

3 is the max for bracketing: Or can I set to 5 to above ?

[ndam]

Does it work on moving subjects? I mean if it is taking 3 photos at the same time, or it is taking three consecutive photos?

[gregorio]

Nice and clear, but still got a doubt, what if you need to take 3 shots at -2ev / 0ev / +5ev, not to be -2ev and +2ev ? Is there a way to customise it? Thanks in advance

[rinaldobranquinho]

What is the first exposure created by the camera in manual mode? Thanks for the video.

[cindymedick]

I followed the tutorial but my camera is only taking 2 shots. I can't seem to figure it out. I'm sure it's user error. Any help?

[nando_filmz]

Why does my ev-2 not look different than my ev0

[nickpotet]

IT MAKES NO SENSE!
As Sony does exposure braketing via ISO change.
Proper bracketing is about changing exposure, not sensitivity. For example shutter speed. 1\125 1\60 1\250.

NOT THE SAME EXPOSURE AND DIFFERENT ISO, wtf Sony?

Please help me. Ty.

[aznycts]

are you talking to 10 yo kid ? Come on .