AWB Issue isn't the camera. From what I can see at timestamp 5:00 you're using a circular polarizer which will change the colors of the image when rotating the camera from landscape to portrait.

@cybyrd9615

8 ай бұрын

Yea in a studio you'll eventually have complete AI automation of shots by combining Stable Diffusion with cheap 6 axis camera position control, 3 axis is already only $300 at 2.6lb max load. And a gantry system for the other 3 axis can be DIYed for $900 today. All that left is software developement. Having auto control of settings will be crucial to make this work.

@bloodybrit127

4 ай бұрын

Why would that not be compensated for by the auto? Like i agree its because of the filter but in theory the awb should compensate for it,

@navpreetsingh8156

3 ай бұрын

The colour of the sky and sand changes as there is less off both ​@@bloodybrit127

@felipemagalhaes567

2 ай бұрын

🤣@@cybyrd9615

@felipemagalhaes567

2 ай бұрын

Because it is the front-facing external light sensor that measures auto white balance.@@bloodybrit127

I feel you.. As a photographer, when I first experienced a tilting screen, all the cameras that doesn't have it are cameras that I will not consider getting. I love the tilting screen and it makes creative photography much more fun and easy.

As for the White Balance difference between horizontal and vertical: check whether there's a menu item "Priority Set in AWB" (the A1 has it, assume the A7RV too) and set it not to ambient - might be that different content between horizontal and vertical positioning leads the camera to different AWB decisions.

@EmeraldCoastCommercialIm-cd6ew

9 ай бұрын

This is exactly what I was thinking.

*i think* AWB evaluates the entire frame. I imagine vertical vs horizontal has more or less of the sky or beach. If you include more of the blue sky it may warm it up, If you include more of the beach maybe it will cool it down?😊

@alsteiner7602

Жыл бұрын

Outstanding observation

@MrClarkeGaber

Жыл бұрын

Makes sense

@MegaWeitzel

Жыл бұрын

The A7R V like all newer Sonys has a small WB sensor next to the grip. Maybe he was blocking it

@deanjones2525

Жыл бұрын

You hit the nail on the head.

@sniperv

Жыл бұрын

Exactly!

Just a thought. It just may be as simple as your fingers covering the small external white balance sensor next to the grip when you shoot vertically which then causes errors in white balance estimations by the camera. One way to work it out is to use a tripod and self timer and shoot vertically and horizontally and see if the white balance issues go away as your fingers won't be anywhere near the sensor.

I've been shooting with the A-mount Sony A77ii and A99ii for nearly 10 years now, and one of the reasons why I refused to move to E-mount was the screen mechanism, which is almost exactly the same as what they've FINALLY added to the A7RV (hinge at the bottom instead of the new one on the left). It makes such a difference!

@servidorroque4954

Жыл бұрын

Same here! although I switched few years ago, I stilled missed the screen mechanism.

Great review brother 🤘🏽 I’ve been blown away with this camera. Kinda crazy how good it is for video too. Think imma have to do my review now

@RockyMaiviaMiami

Жыл бұрын

Bring it brother can’t wait to watch it 👏👏👏

@RockyMaiviaMiami

Жыл бұрын

Oh an if you could can you touch on the “tracking on” feature and how you manage it in video?

Been with Fuji for 10yrs with a dozen lenses, sold all of it and swapped to the A7RV mostly for the 4-axis LCD and AI AF. That flip+tilt LCD is cool on paper but you won't fully appreciate it until actually using. Now I can't not have it. Fixed the Sony grip issue by making my own custom grip. Thermoplastic is all you need! Heat a glob up, apply, grip like you want, give it 5 minutes to cool, bam custom grip perfect to your hands. Bonus it is removable like a mouth guard or retainer.

I avoided the logical upgrade from a Canon 6D mk II to a 5D mk IV just because I didn't want to lose the super-handy flip-out screen... so I totally *get* what you're talking about. I ended up making a bigger jump to the R5 and got the screen (and a few other handy upgrades along the way.)

Man I took my A7RV to Iceland in March and my god is that camera a beast. Love being able to to change the file size in RAW. Helps save space depending on the situation.

@gosman949

Жыл бұрын

Changing file size was a big limitation with the early Sony's. Nikon has always been able to do this.

@A1000Truths

Жыл бұрын

@@gosman949 that’s awesome! Glad Sony finally did it. Helps a ton. I always don’t need 60 megapixel files.

@77dris

Жыл бұрын

It's a great feature! The Canon 5D Mark IV had this and I loved it and used it all the time. I kind of wish the R5 had this though Canon files are much smaller than Sony files and compressed raw makes them even smaller without any noticeable loss in quality. I'd still prefer a choice of resolution though.

@nickwilliams7867

Жыл бұрын

@@77dris I shoot Sony but I miss the file size from the Canons. I have not seen any explanation as to why Sony's raw's are around twice the size of canon. People say Canons uncompressed raw, is compressed but that does not explain the size difference in Sony's compressed vs Canons compressed. Time is money and large files take longer to work.

@youtubeisannoying3907

Жыл бұрын

@@gosman949 So it's solved right now, what's your point then? Nikon no longer is in the big market

Yup. The whote balance shift is real. The 7rv is still dope. It's become my main shooter for stills and video. A7IV became my secondary and 4k60 cam

I’ll be more than happy to take that A1 off your hands 😮

@goddyab

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@PantyhoseExperience

Жыл бұрын

Yeah is the sucker giving it away?

Every time I shoot events with the z9/85 1.2, Sony/50 1.2… I want to take the A1 but take the A7RV because of the screen and I shoot more from the screen when shooting 2 mirrorless cameras. The Ai AF also helps so much from the back to front just like the z9

About the AWB issue: Unlike previous models, this camera has a dedicated front-facing external light sensor for measuring auto white balance. You can see it at 0:37. It's the white dot. Just like the A1. Maybe the issue with the color temperature is related to this light sensor measuring something different from what the camera was seeing through the circular polarizer filter at 5:00, which changes every time when rotating the camera. Also, the camera looks like a pre-production unit as seen at 15:26

KZreadrs after each new Sony camera release since/including the A7III: "Sony has finally fixed the colours!"

@Thirsty_Fox

3 ай бұрын

I think the a6700 is the only one that has "fixed" colors (at least, they're very, very similar to Fujis for skintone). Even the A7Cii and A7IV have such janky colors in jpeg. I'm hoping they'll use the same recipe for upcoming releases because it really is a big annoyance. How hard can it be?

I got to test it out when it was first released. It's unreal. I can't wait to actually own it

Switching from my Pentax K-1, I noticed my shots from my a7R V are a lot more yellow. Looking at the manual, I think the WB sensor is on the front of the camera near the mode dial. I’ll try to be more conscious about not blocking that, might pick up a battery grip to help with that. For switching eyes, I use the custom button on the lens.

Great video. I am a Nikon Z user z6/z7 II that has tilt screens, but I can see why you switched. That flip screen is quite something.

I have not pulled out my A1 since I got the RV in Dec. I'll keep it for it's speed but it just feels dated to me with that old screen. I agree with you on all the points you mentioned. I hated the flip only screen or the A7IV. Being able to pull it away from the camera then flip it is a huge feature.

@The1Maywather

Жыл бұрын

I'm looking forward to the A7V in a couple years :)

@gbwalther3198

Жыл бұрын

U can throw the A1, my way since it's useless to u in ur storage locker. Destination: Fairbanks, Alaska. 😎😎

a7rV is my dream camera. I bought it while I was in Tokyo earlier this year, so I have a personal connection to the camera. It's my first choice when I want to shoot in color. My primary for life documentation and enjoyment is a Leica Monochrom M10. That's a camera that can shoot in any kind of light.

A7IV does the same warm to cool AWB shift even horizontally between shots, I believe it’s because I’ve set AWB to the follow the selected focus point.

Yeap, i have come across to inconsistencies from the A7RV's AWB that's why i never shoot with AWB on any camera ever. It's just makes the post processing so much easier with either a custom white balance or even any preset wb like daylight. It just means that i will only edit one shot from 50 shots and paste the colors to the rest. With AWB this is impossible. i would only shoot awb if i need to share the images without post processing at all, straight jpegs. I've done a few weddings for friends that wouldn't pay as much so that's why i would share them straight away sooc

@RicanStudio

Жыл бұрын

What are you talking about???? You can edit one photo from the same scene and paste the edit to the other photos with awb or fixed wb. This isn't video man.

@zampination

Жыл бұрын

@@RicanStudio If i am not mistaken you may see lightroom telling you that the images you've copy pasted your custom WB onto are all for example 5600K but in my experience this isn't the case at all when shot with awb. It's 5600K but from what lightroom thinks was originally shot at with awb. Meaning you may see different color tones on images that have the same kelvin value according to lightroom. Correct me if i am wrong cause i am far away from my computer now to properly test it but as i recall i would see edited AWB shots at 5600k that one would be warmer and the other would be cooler looking despite the fact that both of them were afterwards edited at a custom Kelvin of 5600. Then there's also the signal to noise ratio that is changing when the AWB is off in your viewfinder, it also changes your exposure, yellowish warmer tones are brighter than bluer cooler ones thus if your awb chooses a warmer tone than what the scene needs then you will expose according to it and when you'll be in post processing when you will be cooling the image down towards blue you'll have to raise back up the exposure and thus introducing unwanted noise. While if you have already set a correct kelvin exposure as you wanted to straight from the start you would properly expose for that colour's brightness. Granted the noise you'll notice it's marginal but it's there, especially on a 61mpx sensor like with the A7RV it shows. This becomes a problem if you use AWB on sunset/sunrise shots, where most AWB algorithms will always choose a warmer WB thus making you underexposing the RAW file in the beginning. So the "moto" AWB doesn't affect the RAW file is completely false. Another reason i will avoid AWB is when i am shooting panoramas or focus stacked images, I can't have discoloration between frames i plan to merge and why should i worry about it in the first place and always have to think to change to manual AWB when i need to take a pano? I just leave mine fixed at 5800K(personal taste) and I'll almost never mess with it till i sell my camera. Except for certain occasions like astrophotography or night snowy landscapes which i need to cool down the scene and in some rare instances when it's heavily cloudy. These reasons had me over the years totally avoid any auto settings on any camera, including AWB. Even if my estimation on my first observation turns out to be wrong there's still the issue of not properly exposing scenes and introducing noise and also the discolouration you'll get between frames when doing, panos, hdr, focus stacks etc.

I never really noticed any yellowing in my photos when I switched to Sony I noticed more magenta than anything. I had to go in to my auto white balance and adjust the colors and tone down the magenta. That’s nice that you can go in and fix that. My a7rv is truly an all around beast. Pair it up with the 135 gm, look out cuz your portraits will look razor sharp with a beautiful compression and bokeh.

Yeah it’s a fantastic camera, I personally don’t mind the texture as I prefer a more firm texture. One of the things I always disliked about the Canon was its mushy texture, so I think it’s kinda a personal preference. AWB is always odd pretty much I ever used regardless of could show the behaviour you described so Yeah I’m familiar with that, it’s annoying but also really not more then quick fix in post. Yeah modern Af is getting ridiculous accurate that it kinda gets a bit too easy.

A) be sure you’re not blocking the WB sensor on the body between the grip & lens. B) make sure you have your metering point set to focus point link AND switch V/H focus area set to off.

@kevc.2958

10 ай бұрын

auto wb sensor isn't thru the lens?

@1slkss

10 ай бұрын

No, there is a separate sensor between the handgrip and the lens body that is used for WB calculations. It’s been combined with the low light af illumination light.

@NickSpruck

10 ай бұрын

He's using a circular polarizer which you can see at timestamp 5:00. When rotating the camera and not readjusting the polarizer the colors will be different.

Now I gotta check landscape and portrait WB when I get home

Great video! Seeing one of my close friends as the main model here was dope!

Thank you for the video. I’m very happy with my A7RV but I also use it side by side with my A1’s. Always want to have two cameras with me and the two complement each other. Now also added an A7CR that has compromises with usability but IQ is also great and nice and small for travel and as a backup. Take care.

Thank you Manny. I've been toying with the idea of buying an A7RV. I would like the 61mp sensor because I do a lot of cropping. Also the fact that I can use all of my Sony mount lenses, with 28mp in APS-C mode. The Ai focus improvements would be key as well. However... I appreciate the massive amount of data that has to be moved and how that impacts burst rates. I would really like more than 7 or 10 frames. Also with image quality lacking improvements, and the A7RV not being superior in low light it makes me wonder why I would upgrade. The flip/tilt screen is great but the fact is for me tilt is sufficient. Your video is much appreciated and informative. For the time being I'm going to hold off on buying an A7RV.

As a video-focused creator who also does photography I actually just upgraded my 7IV to the RV and I’m loving the upgrade on both photo and video. The AWB issue, I havent really noticed anything, but ive shot in very consistent lighting in studio an on location. I updated the firmware through, but suspect it could just be the camera reassessing the composition because you’re reframing the shot?

@saganandroid4175

10 ай бұрын

RV = R5?

@dannyjeffers

10 ай бұрын

@@saganandroid4175 yes

@mohamedh0786

9 ай бұрын

Not, I have shot R5, RV the AutoFocus is another Level @@saganandroid4175

With such a variety of KZread creators switching over to Sony, it almost feels “strange” being a Nikon shooter. Still, I personally find the Z-mount FF cameras to meet my needs and preferences beautifully, so I’m not even considering changing brands. Especially due to the overall UX (great ergonomics and ease of use, well designed grip, good looks, packs almost all the features I need, etc.), some marvellous lenses such as Sigma Art primes (14/1.4, 35/1.4, 40/1.4, 85/1.4 and 105/1.4), some of the F-mount Nikon zooms (NIKKOR 70-200 mm 1:2,8E FL ED VR) as well as more recent Z-mount glass.

@bobamarmstrong

Жыл бұрын

You don't have to switch if it's working for you. This type of video is not helping people watching this channel. The problem is those channels can afford to switch, but that's not the message to be fueled to subscribers. All cameras since 2012 are amazing. All mirrorless of today are overkill

@lilnape2604

Жыл бұрын

Pretty sure Manny is sponsored by Sony to switch from Sony to Sony. Saw him on Sony ads in Best Buy.

@Chris-13

Жыл бұрын

I actually switched to Sony from being a 40 + Nikon user ( well I didn’t switch I just bought into Sony to see what all the hype was) I had a Z9 plus good Nikon glass. I used the Sony A7iv and the Sony A7rV and good glass . 2 months later I sold the Sony kit ! Nikon ergo and build quality is something that to me is very important. The Sony is very capable but I had no connection to it, it was not something I got any pleasure from using .

@gbwalther3198

Жыл бұрын

Sad news for u, I'm afraid. U can also get Sigma Art Primes in Sony E mount. Oh well, u could just consider doubling up and get the Sony bodies--all of them--sounds like u have plenty of cash from studio shoots, etc. Then u could have Sigma Primes on both sets of bodies, Nikon and Sony. U could use Nikon on: Mon, Wed, Fri and Sony on Tues, Thurs, Sat--Sunday off day. Day of Rest. Poor cameras & lenses will probably be overworked and overstressed, anyhow. 😎😎

@ParthRastogi

6 ай бұрын

I shoot mostly on XT4 but still have my 6mp Nikon D40. I have tried sony/Canon and find heir colors to be bland in comparison to Fuji and Nikon in Stills. It is purely subjective. KZreadrs are only switching to them because they are better in Video and autofocus. But for stills, all go for Fuji or Nikon.

Great thoughts, Manny in outer space!

ive stayed with the A1 mainly because i shoot so many types of photography so its perfect for me .

Interesting observation about image quality peaking with the a7r3. It was my first Sony. I currently own 4 Sony cameras, but the a7r3 is still one of them. I still love it.

@Benjamin_Jehne

Жыл бұрын

And it still provides the higest amount of image quality in combination with ISO performance. After the A7RIII the image quality went down. It’s unmatchted by the A1 nor the A7RIV or RV.

@sgpork

Жыл бұрын

I would say image quality already reach its bottleneck sometime ago.. the differences between camera body now are the af speed… buffer.. read speed… etc.

@nicedward7544

10 ай бұрын

I still use my Riii more than the Rv. One of the best sensors ever made imo.

Yes!!! Agree with everything Manny, especially that screen. Hugely underrated until You see it in the field. Loving that A-roll setup too fella

I think the AIAF and 4-axis screen will make its way to A1M2 can't wait for such a beast

Check your metering, at least that fixed the variables for me with WB and exposure, especially outdoors. Many shoot matrix, which is not ideal for portraits. Once I switched to spot, or center weighted, the variable WB and exposure almost completely went away. Same when I was shooting wildlife.

Thank you for this video

That A1 is 🔥 🔥 🔥

I knew it this will be the real OG Cam. I wish someday I can upgrade from my riii but only if I needed

Ohhh man your title scared me 😅 rocking a A7RIV and I can't wait to uograde in a few years hehe 🤘

I had the R V for 3 months and I didn’t notice a white balance change when I‘m switching from horizontal to vertical (which I‘m doing quite often)

Getting mine soon! Thanks for this review!

Manny Great Video.Very good so love everything you explained and you are so right. Thank you so much for sharing.💯✌️

Am considering doing the switch. I have asked out on the internet and most people think i am out of my mind. But i don’t do high burst rates, nor do i do video.

I recently purchased my a7r5 and God was I blown out. It is the perfect camera

I bought the A7R5 after using the A7R3 five years, for me the biggest improvement is the stabilization, it's improved by 2 stops at least !

@ah-me-iq4558

11 ай бұрын

Do you recommend me to buy a7r v

That flip screen is the perfect solution. Hope they‘ll put it on the A7 V as well.

@DreySantesson

Жыл бұрын

That’s still a few years ahead to go

@sashinger5230

Жыл бұрын

@@DreySantesson I’m totally ok with that. Love my A7 IV but that feature would make it even better. 💪

@sgpork

Жыл бұрын

dont be surprise if they dont.. because Sony want people to buy the A7RV.. so they might not put it on other camera bodies. lol.

@sashinger5230

Жыл бұрын

@@sgpork I don’t think so. I guess this will be the standard for all new FF Sonys. The main reason to buy the R-series will be the resolution.

@youuuuuuuuuuutube

Жыл бұрын

It will be on the A1 ii and then there will be a video "why I switched to the A1 ii"

That’s really weird about the AWB when switching. I have the a7r5 and I haven’t noticed that at all. I shoot landscapes primarily and never had an issue with it.

About the auto white balance, check if the "bluer" images have more sand in the composition over all and if the more warmer or yellowish images had more sky/sea ( blue)... could that influence the wb shifting ? In example: 1 The camera sees more sand thinks the image is too warm sets a wb colder to balance... 2 the camera sees a lot of blue in the image thinks the lights are too cold tries to set the white balance warmer..

nice review. I would be interested to have one tuto showing your a7rv custom buttons for photo and video and Fn menus. also if you use BBF with AFON and if you have investigated new tracking + AF feature in video mode as described by PM-R TV channel for sport video shooting.

Nice video! Pics are phenomenal

The A1 is such an amazing camera ❤

I used this for the 2nd time just shooting for fun at my cousin's wedding this weekend. I just held down the button and didn't even think. It's so sick.

Are you setting your WB setting to white emphasis? My A7III has yellow or white as a choice.

Manny you have some great points, for your use. I could not use A7R5 after A1. It felt so slow in operation, everything was slow, shutter was so loud, rolling shutter when using electronic viewfinder is horrendous on A7R5. But thats me, you mostly shoot portraits, I shoot everything and especially love wildlife and birds and this is basically unusable for small birds, like humming birds because shutter is too loud and it scares them and electronic shutter is unusable because of the rolling shutter - it is so bad the hummingbirds wings look not just warped they are like divided in multiple places. So I sold A7R5 and went back to A1 and it was quite a relief for me. In fact I would rather use A9 than A7R5, it just feels much faster in operation at least to me. With A1 used prices in $4000 range for a while now, the price difference is not so much different. I tried to love A7R5. I had A7R4 for close to 2 years at one point. But after A1 I just could not use A7R5. Of course it is just me.

@leo_hoang

Жыл бұрын

I own 2x A7IV and 2x A9 and thinking to consolidate my gear to get A7RV or A1. I’m back and forth between the two choices depending on the day, but I think A1 might take the win for Electronic Shutter but then I want the A7RV screen!

@denis5850

Жыл бұрын

@@leo_hoang the a7rv screen is bad it's look like a 20year old touch screen ( you see all the point on the screen) and wen you focus the resolution drop so much that you can't see if the frame is in focus or not I sold my a7rv for that reason

@leerothman7570

Жыл бұрын

@@denis5850 I've seen this comment before by some others and have not seen it on my copy of camera.

@leo_hoang

Жыл бұрын

@@denis5850 the A7RV has the new mechanism which is what intrigues me. Literally boxing up my 2xA7IV’s and 1xA9 to Part-Exchange for the A1. For me it’s the sensor technology that’s winning this. I hope I don’t regret this choice! Lol

@DmitryBrodsky007

Жыл бұрын

@@leo_hoang you won't regret A1. It is like A9 with larger sensor except mechanical.shutter is quiet unlike a9

Love all you vids Thank you so much for all you share!

Regarding change in WB... Did you have it set to a preset kelvin temp or were you using "auto" ? Outdoor 5200/5000 ?

I have also noticed a shift in AWB with vertical/horizontal orientation, but only in the studio. But as soon as I started using custom white balance set with a grey card, it went away completely. So lesson learned; never use AWB in the studio.

Yes absolutely having thats issues with the wb! Even in a burst series of pictures which are milliseconds apart, the wb slightly shifted. Although I forbid the wb shift in the menu. Try shooting against some trees at sunrise with a clear sky. The wb will be completely messed up. I love the A7RV but the wb is not worthy to the rest of the camera.

6:03 I have an a7iii and an a7iv. I honestly *hate* the screen on my a7iv when shooting weddings / events. Everything is better, but all I want to do if grab the bottom or the top of the screen lol 9:50 I've found it's better to run the iso up as opposed to try and do it in post, minus the extended range.

Yooooo bro! 💯 I swear I thought it was me! I was actually about to look for a AWB setting tutorial from you or somebody because I was doing shoots and literally had to fix this in Lightroom. It’s not just you. You need a whole video on this

The fantastic feel of the Canon cameras is one of the few reasons why I never switched camera brands. 😅👍🏽 Great video as always! I can't wait to see more content you recorded with Julia and the gang overseas. 😊

Best camera period. Sonys v2 lenses are perfection

I just wanna know who that beauty is that you're shooting on the beach. Absolutely stunning.

Great review! Lots of very valuable information here. Does anyone know if you see square frame lines in the EVF when you crop to 1:1 square aspect ratio? I hate rectangles and will never shoot anything but square. It would be very helpful if the square is then displayed in the EVF.

I bought my A1 right around the release date of the A7RV and I felt in my bones that I should wait, but I ALWAYS wanted a flagship camera and saw it sort of as "I made" it type moment. Like....my $6500 purchase is justified because I do this for a living, and this is my profession now and I should have a flagship. I'm gonna be honest and say....I wish I would have just gotten the A7RV instead. I have an A7SIII for video, I have an A7IV for work (issued to me) and I needed a stills camera. I should have just waited and got the RV.

I've had the A7RV for about 2 months now and man! This camera is awesome. I haven't noticed the AWB issue, but I will pay attention some more next time.

Have this camera since last year nov... after almost 6 months of using it.. I'll say.. I like it... the increase resolution from the LCD screen is big for me because I shoot live view more often than evf... With that said. I really wish the LCD screen could be even higher res.. since 2mill dot screen is not the best or highest in the market. The evf however is great.. since its the same as A1. the body weight and size is just alright for me.. The low ISO files are very good but high iso... I dont like it. Anything more than 3200 i just feel alittle uncomfortable looking at it although... it is still no issue if you're printing or viewing from a distance. The Articulate screen bother me the least since I dont really use it.. I mean... I am using the A7RV from being a A7rii user for last 7 years.. its a big upgrade and improvement in terms of tech and camera ability so.. It feeels good.

@ah-me-iq4558

11 ай бұрын

Is it weak and you advise me to buy it? a7r v

Very good video about this amazing A7Rv i love it, i feel bad for that cam monitor, just listening clap when he closed oh my goshh😢

I didn't noticed the WB change with switching to vertical. But I instantly upgraded the firmware to 2.0 from the start. Maybe it was a firmware-issue? Do you keep DRO off or set to auto with your alpha?

Sounds like you'll have an opportunity to switch back to the A1 line when the mkII comes out. They really messed up the A7 line with so much segmentation introducing the FX3/30 and ZV-E1. I don't quite understand Sony's firmware and feature cripple hammer, but the A1 feels abandoned. The much cheaper A7IV and A7RV have hardware choices that are better and have some better features for hybrid shooting.

Because I am a Nikon shooter, I don't often watch videos about other cameras, and tend to live in a Nikon bubble. As a result, what I keep hearing every 5 seconds is how Nikon's AF is not on par with Sony's, how much it's lagging behind the Sony cameras, how Nikon's days are numbered, just get a Sony, etc. It never bothered me too much, but two days ago (on launch day: 2023-05-10) I immediately pre-ordered the Z8, so I'll finally be leaving behind my Z7 (my first mirrorless, after switching from a D850). So, then, AGAIN, I see a couple of people already complaining about the Z8's AF compared to Sony's. Well, ok, I decide then and there to leave the bubble and just go watch a bunch of Sony reviews, including this one. And lo and behold!, Sony is not perfect. Who woulda thunk it, huh? There are things that Canon does better, or Nikon does, and vice-versa. And that's exactly the way it should be: no camera manufacturer is perfect, and they all have pros and cons... well, now that's strangely on par with how everything else in LIFE operates! This is sort of a long rant, but my point is this: there are nay-sayers everywhere, and just because some KZread community decides to either hype or veto a product, that actually may mean very little to you and your needs specifically. Honestly, just go with whatever brand/model makes you happy and gets you shooting pictures. Just be happy. That is all there is to it. Social media can be instructive, but sometimes will bring too much anxiety and negativity.

Boss man , do you think as a beginner i should get this camera ? Im looking for a good camera this one looks fire . I was lookin at r5 and r6 but then you stated sony is clutch because of the lenses .

would love to see how the high iso images turned out after putting them through Lightroom Classics new AI noise reduction feature!

I sold the A7r IV because of the colors. Got the R5, great overall but eeh...now I want the a7rV again. :D Eventually I will keep the r5 as a work horse and purchase a a7rV for landscape. Then I wont miss either of them. Great video, tnx!

@andrewmckenley5355

6 ай бұрын

lol I had a love hate rship with my A7RIV. I was considering buying this but imma get the Canon R6 Mark II instead

@fotografmorteneriksen

6 ай бұрын

@@andrewmckenley5355 Currently I own two a7rvs..finally satisfied. Great camera :)

Are you using the Sigma 85mm 1.4 over Sony 85mm 1.4 nowadays? That's what it appears on the video. If I was shooting at these locations, I'd want to try some shots with the 135mm 1.8.

Ohhhh that’s the way to end the video 😂😂😂 well thought out opinions on his experience 👍🏼👍🏼

Thank you very much Manny your videos are informative and very helpful. I have a question for you I have the Sony A7R5 and when I put my trigger for any of my flashes on my camera I lose my Live view on my camera as soon as I turn it off my live you is active and so I had to make one of the buttons dedicated to allowing me to use my trigger and use my live View. I noticed you did not do that how do you have your camera set up so your trigger does not deactivate your system.

Awesome camera. I got mine a month ago and it is awesome. 🎉

689k subs! I think you have earned to keep both! 😁

What's the best lens for travel landscape and portrait would you recommend?😊

I was taken back when you mentioned the weight and I replayed it and you were talking about the grip material. I switched from a D810 with a grip and I nickname this camera my little tank because is small but I feel that is hefty in a good way. I’m very happy with this camera and while video is not all out like video centric cameras it does inspire me to learn video something the D810 never did for me.

This talking head shot is sick. I like the light tube and that background flash.

Thank you for your video! Since you shoot on other camera brands, which brand has the best glass? We plan to switch from Canon to either Sony or Nikon. When we checked out DXOMARK's review on lenses, they rate the Sony lenses higher on sharpness. What are your thoughts?

I'm curious about your experience with the sigma Art 85 1.4 focus. I'm running an a7r3 presently and debating switching to the canon r5 mark 2 when it releases or upgrading to the a7r5. I have used a sigma 50mm 1.4 art for about a year and a half and have noticed that while the auto focus seems to be working, most of the images I capture with it don't have good focus when using auto focus. When I switch to the 24-70 2.8 art that issues completely disappears even when shooting images of my constantly moving toddler. Not sure if I just have a bad lens or if the wider aperture lenses just struggle to get good focus lock with the Sony. Not something I ever experienced with any lens back in my canon days (though those were admittedly not mirrorless and much much lower resolution.)

I guess I did it again. I had the A7RV and returned it and bought a used A1 for $4600.

hey manny, im switching to sony and doing event and portrait photography and some all around photography....if i can only have 2 lenses...what should i get...or what should u get? thanks...im thinking 85mm and 35mm or 85mm and 24-70? also should i go sony or sigma? thanks so much

I have a7riv do you recommend the upgrade to a7rv ? I hope you advise me for upgrading or keep my current camera. Btw I have Fx3 for videos

@andrewmckenley5355

6 ай бұрын

lol this guy doesnt even reply to comments bro

I’ve been shooting the RV since November 2022, and I have not experienced any white balance random activity either. In fact, I haven’t touched the white balance one time to use the camera. (Context: I only do landscape)

For JUST photography if I already have the a7s iii, wich would you choose, FUJI XT% or the A7RV?

I laughed when you mentioned the yellow tint on the skin with the A1. It was a triumphant laugh that having just the a7r1, I knew I wasn't alone complaining about Sony hepatitis skin.

@basicbasics7789

Жыл бұрын

Is this issue in a7R5 too

with the white balance switching with a 90 degree turn - where you using a polarised lens filter?

in the beginning the cropped 4k60 on the A7IV really annoyed me and made my work harder cause of the loss of flexibility with primes - but then i realized that APSC sized 4k60 is all i need- thats why i just switched to Fuji. Didn't look back once since then.

My main is a A7R5 also. I have been to Hawaii 5 times... but not with that camera... nice shots of Maui

Hella Manny ! For more consistance white balance on Sony Camera you can trie to change Priority Set in AWB ! Priority Set in AWB Selects which tone to prioritize when shooting under lighting conditions such as incandescent light when [White Balance] is set to [Auto]. MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Priority Set in AWB] → desired setting. Menu item details Standard: Shoots with standard auto white balance. The camera automatically adjusts the color tones. Ambience: Prioritizes the color tone of the light source. This is suitable when you want to produce a warm atmosphere. White: Prioritizes a reproduction of white color when the color temperature of the light source is low. For me standard is sometime wrong ! Ambiance is more warm, and White is very neutral ! Tell me if it's work for you !

Interesting video, thanks. I tried out the a7r5 in a shop and was struck by how cobbled together it looks and feels, especially the rear screen looks like its is fragile or at least odd steam punk(!). The Canon swivel screens on the other hand look and feel like a mature product, with less of a protusion on the back and nicer aesthetics generally. I bought an r6ii instead as I will benefit from the ovf sim and better af compared to the r5, but the r5ii wjth ovf sim and r6ii af will be all I would ever need, shame its not out yet! If I didn't already have ef lenses and couldn't wait for the r5ii, the Sony would be more appealing, as their 35 f1.4 is available right now and feels well balanced as a native lens compared to my 35L plus adapter.

The AI AF will only improve with use. This camera is something else. So damn impressive.

While using my a7rv i rarely use the viewfinder UNLESS its is super sunny out and I cannot see what is on the screen, I love the screen

When you first said, in another video, that you liked the white balance on this camera,i was like, what is he talking about? Some pics come out warm on mine. I preferred the white balance on my a7riii. I guess there is something going on, hopefully, with the settings. I preordered this camera and was very disappointed with the bulky dslr size and that plastic hollow feel you talked about. I still dont think its leaps and bounds better than my a7riii but..oh well..the damage has been done. I like the sleek compact feel of the a7riii and how it seemlessly looks with the grip.