24 HOURS with the SONY A7RV - SELLING MY SONY A7IV? 

Love that you were sharing info with Lee Zavitz, Dunna and Sydney. Awesome information, waiting to get mine on December 6th.

A bit over two weeks with the A7RV. The A7RIV was my first Sony camera and I have the A1, which I mostly use for video shoots. I've done a couple of video shoots with the A7RV (under mixed florescent bulb lighting) with it as well as a bird photography shoot (paired with the FE 200-600 + 1.4X teleconverter). Autofocus and white balance are much better than the A7RIV, and actually give the A1 a run for its money. On the bird shoot, the V nailed eye autofocus in almost every shot. The new screen and the main menu need to be rolled into the next A1.

Excellent review and pointing out the key features. Like you channel and just subscribed. I shoot stills, landscapes almost exclusively with occasional video. Two features that are useful (read must have) for me are the articulating screen which allows me to shoot low angle verticals without getting on the ground on my belly and the other is the shutter that closes when the camera is off. The closed shutter reduces dust getting into the camera. I have had my A7RIV for less than a year and already had to have the sensor cleaned once. Two months later, it needs another cleaning. I get it done professionally as I do not want to mess with an expensive sensor! Focus stacking is a distant third feature I can use.

Great job on the video Terry! Thanks for making it. That A.I. system looks dope!

In my humble opinion if someone is using a tool for professional use they should get the best one possible, if it's for fun that's another story.

Great review, Terry! I've got mine a couple of weeks ago and I only can confirm that this camera is something else. It's just ridiculous how good it is!

Excellent video. I also feel a need to upgrade from R-IV to R-V. For the planned event photographer- weddings etc. it’s a must have. For fashion / glam - maybe For portraits - no For landscapes - of course not.

I believe the a7iv is enough if youre focusing on portraits or some composition that doesnt require great cropping. But when it comes to landscape, wildlife, or product photography the a7r5 is a great camera.

Love it man, great video. I’m so close to swapping my a1 for the 7rv but that rolling shutter holds me back. Screen, af and firmware is so good

Great video man, tons of good vibes and laying out that info in a good way

Thanks Terry. So, can you select smaller RAW file size output (stills) and does it impact the quality?

Great review, mine on its way but still learned a few more things from this review, thanks Terry

Cheers so much man for the run through! My idea with the face memory feature is to save pics of football players with their helmets on in there, also faces of animals etc etc and then see if it works in both pics and video!

Would you say this camera would be could for vlogging. Looking for camera that has a good resolution for photography and for taking videos. I would to love to get the A1 but the down side is there no flip screen, which I really need.

How do I set my camera to display the captured image for a second or two after taking the shot?

You said Canon do Ai object selection automatically but what if you have car boat human even insect on the same picture. How can you select what you want? I think having human and car simultaneously. Or a car on the road and a boat behind is a possibility. Do Canon have a manual mode to pick the subject recognition.?

Lots of great info - thanks so much for making this video! I too am looking at my A7 IV that way....😆

Asking as a kind of video 'noob' - I'm looking into getting a new camera to shoot product and food photography and videos. Within the videos I'd like to get some panning shots and/or use a slider for some shots- will the rolling shutter of the Sony a7RV be okay when using the lower video settings (aka not 8k)? Also, I'd love to be able to take it travelling for 'vlog' type content.. that'll be fine right? Sorry if that's a super obvious question but I genuinely haven't touched video settings in my camera since 2019... so essentially starting from scratch :P

There is a massive difference betwen the A7IV and the A7RV. But the AIV must be enough for 90%.

The OG A7III has face registration too. I believe even the a6300 does too. I’m sure it isn’t nearly as good but I haven’t tested it.

nice video Terry, But i am hoping for a A9III 33mgp stacked sensor, 20-30 fps electronic and like the A7RV 8stops ibis, active stab, the EVF and 4 aks flip LCD and the better AF...thanx and greets from the Netherlands

Imo canons automatic switching of subjects removes user control on what you want to focus. If multiple different subjects are in the frame how does the canon know which one you want to focus on?

What if I don't want the 61 mp sensor, but still want all the tech and to stay in the realm of Sony? Reccomendations? Shooting with an a6400 currently.

Love your content and your dialogue. I am purchasing the SONY A7RV and the Sony - G 24-105mm f/4 G OSS Standard Zoom Lens. I am searching for the best practical forever tripod. I really like the Sachtler AKTiv6 Flowtech 75 MS Tripod System, Please give me your opinion on the above setup and if you can, and please do a video on this particular tripod. Would you buy?

Great video bro! Just bought the A7 iv weeks ago. And I love it. Editing my most beautiful video yet. Standby. I subbed!

can you shoot 4k60fps on the a7rv FULL FRAME?

Isn’t the second base iso of the A74 3200 and not 2500?

What about transfer rates from card to computer/iPad?

i would argue that with the cropping power the a7riv & rv can and are great sports cameras too. the cropping power allows for different lens selections esp with the 26mp crop mode and the extra dynamic range and resolution allows for maximum flexibility in post. Ive shot sporting events with my riv and riii and having cropping power is a STRONG edge against some of the competitors whos 30fps has serious limits and diminishing returns in comparison.

Loved the video. Good info. I don't consider myself a camera snob but I do love the new tech. Like you I don't need the A7RV... I have the A1 and an A7iii for knock around. But...... I really want the new tech. What the heck. .. Christmas is coming.

One of the best round ups of the A7R5, we've all seen the specs etc, but what you did was 100% perfect.

Fabulous review, Terry. I don't think I'll upgrade but totally agree about the screen/EVF thing on the A74. Having come from FF DSLRs with their magnificent screens and OVFs, mirrorless is just pretty yucky (unless you want to spend enough for a good used SUV). Keep the great stuff coming!

I’m really confused could somebody tell me the best Sony video camera please for shooting gym videos

Sony A6600 or Sony a7r5? I don't know what I'm gonna buy any advice???? What Sony I'm gonna buy?

Funny that u just uploaded this cause I got the camera in my cart but I am still not sure if I should pull the trigger .. I am mostly filming and photographing dogs and from what I have seen the new AF is insane for that . I currently own the a7iv as well and it’s just a lot of dough 😅 Ur videos are dope btw 💪🏻

Thank you thank you thank you. In the family, we have an A7R IV, but we need another Sony (we have several lenses). I am a hobbyist... loving megapixels.... Should we buy the V? (so expensive......) the story of that rolling shutter is not so good.....

In how much price you are selling a7iv ?

Sidney, Dunna, Matt Johnson.... I see you guys! Man... Wish I could've been at the event! Looks dope!!

Is there a 30 min recording limit?

You said you shot on a v60 sd card? Is that true. Than why buy the type a cards they’re insanely expensive

Think you are the only one to mention about the built-in mic. Doesn't the A7IV have face memory too? A7R line is for photographic resolution hence the high MP so it's video weakness makes sense or forgivable. A7S/FX line are opposite, their strength is video and weaker for photo. Now what is interesting would be A9 III or maybe A1 II. They are due for refresh. I don't need 60MP so if A9 III gets a bump from 24MP to 35-40MP that would be a sweet spot. Handle photo , fast action, and video well. Then that leaves A1 II what spec bump would it get or will they just merge A9/A1 lines? Sony has so many segmented lines it is getting messy. Think they should consolidate some. Might also plays into why they don't often go back to older models and add features. They can but, isn't cost effective from a resource perspective plus side benefit of sales cannibalization. Resources would be better utilized focused pushing new features in a newer model since it rolls out so often.

Thing is …with lossless compression things hardly take up a lot of space… u can choose the megapixels now

Waiting on my V to arrive!!! I also ordered the IV to upgrade my R3, and the wait is killing me. I live overseas, and Amazon would ship it elsewhere, but not directly here. (Perhaps because they would rather I order it from Amazon Japan. However, Amazon Japan does not offer the same package deal I am getting from Amazon U.S. Well my package arrived at the address I designated it to deliver to, and it is now in the mail headed my way. I have already planned a first shoot with this new camera. I am going to shoot a night photography shoot in Akihabara, known as the city of lights because it is said to have the most electric signs in the world. I hope I get a nice rainfall on the morning of my shoot.

Spot on with all those points man! Great video!!!

Besides the 60fps 4k video crop my only major setback I'm pretty happy with my A7IV I'm not a big name content creator I super unknown photographer videographer In NYC but you shed light on improvements spec wise 🦉 from the A7IV fixed upgraded modification upgrade implemented in the A7RV #1. the evf viewing #2. the flip out screen #3. The Al face/ 👁️ improvement #4 the IBiS I still have my A6500 as my backup camera I sold my A73 & saved up for the A7IV I have now as my number one camera If I'm moving forward with photography & videography as a full-time business that actually feeds me I would consider the upgrade to the A7RV? To meet the demands of paying clients ! I'm not reach that level Once again great video & I'm a follower of you channel ✌️ & respect for your very honest video about this insane camera upgrade for those who can afford the equipment addition I'm not financially on that level or have a steady client support to warrant the upgrade Keep up the great video post 😊

Thanks bro! What an amazing stab!!!!!!! I'm gonna sell my A7S3...for the run and gun, it's a monster!!!! all the best mate !

Thanks for the video. It was very informative.

The A7Rv is a great camera, it’s an upgrade in every single way, except one and that was a deal breaker for me…The slow readout speed unfortunately results in Canon Eos R like rolling shutter. Providing you don’t need to pan or move in video, this camera is awesome! I wanted one camera to do it all. I hope the A1 gets the A7RV feathered and the new A1 will be epic!

Tell it Terry! my new fav gear channel. I got the FX3 and am trying to decide if I need this. I have a 7III and it's def not the same as the FX3, but this thing looks pretty good.

8k internal or external?

Great review. Love your presentation style.

Great content and video. Well done

Having a A7iv and a FX3 i think is the perfect combination if you ONLY can have 1... THEN the A7RV makes some sense (imo)

sony is doing with youtubers what fashion brands have done for years with ig models/influencers, and they're doing it really REALLY well

LOL, I enjoyed you just as much as the review, and more! Haha... Thanks, great video! ...btw, you need to get one!!!

I am in the same boat Bro, I liked what you said about wanting the latest and best tech, same me but really trying to work out if I can justify it

I hear you, but My next camera is an A9 3 or bust. I'd like to get a portfolio on the A74at least before my eye wanders

I think I'll just wait until the A1.2 comes out and make my decision then. There is a lot I like about the A7R5 but too much I would never utilize.

Good review Terry. I share your dilemma. I have an a7iv (excellent) and I'm sure tempted to get an a7rv, possibly selling my a7iv. I certainly don't need one but at times I feel I want one. I'm Y, N, Y, N, maybe. Your vid was 10 months ago so I wonder if you did eventually change? After 28 years shooting Nikon, 2018 was the year I dabbled with an a6500. I waited to see what the new Nikon Z range was going to offer before my next change. When I saw Nikon's Z6 I was disappointed and bought a Sony a7riii 'on the bounce'. I then bought an a9, a7riv and wanted an a1. Saw the spec of a7iv and bought that. Intending to progress my journey in video I then bought a FX3. Currently I own 2 bodies (a7iv and FX3) and 14 Sony lenses (about half GMs). I miss the speed of my (now sold) a9 for sports stills so still lust after an a1. But, feel lack of firmware updates and the old screen is holding me back. Maybe an updated a1 with full software capability and rear screen from a7rv would be my best choice. But it isn't available or even rumoured as soon to be available - so I'm torn. I don't like the rolling shutter on the a7iv or a7rv (from reviews seen). Neither do I like the stills from my FX3 (too small, low res, no crop potential). So an a7rv, although great for high res and effectively an a7iv on steroids it's not the best video or sports camera. Really I need 2 good cameras that I can shoot both stills and video with. 2 cams for multi cam video - preferably able to handle timecode as FX3 can. But also 2 cams for sports, action, events etc so I can switch rapidly between shooting with a 70-200 and a 24-70 or 16-35. I don't want to rush into a quick decision only to then sell-on if it's not delivering against my expectations. I also like idea of uber compact a7Cr but hate loss of full size HDMI and rear screen of a7rv. Choices choices. Arguably a nice dilemma to have.

Terry you missed the new AWB, Taylor Jackson and Manny Ortiz both said its the first Sony camera that they'd you it on. Also Manny reckons the Auto ISO is improved as well.

Something about your setup in this video 🔥

Not that this will ever happen, but if Sony added the ability of B-Raw, it would be game changing for video.

I'm with you Terry lol. I get mad if new tech comes out after I got the predecessor.

Shoot, I just finally added the a7iv to my collection. Wish it had the evf that my a7siii has for sure

Excellent video. Please do more than provide more specifics on the camera's various features. See,that'll give you an excuse to order the camera! :)

Thanks for the honest review! I was debating whether or not to spend the extra and go for the A7RV over the A7IV, and this review helped me decide.

Great video for the info i needed. Soooooo basically the a75 will be perfect hahaha

Yea the thing that really pisses me off is their not software updating their older cameras and give bs excuses like the processor can't handle it. I'm like suuuuuure whatever you say. A1's processor can't handle menu changes or compensations riiiiight

i agree with you, both are very good but the 5 is alot better just the price is a little questionable. hoping that next year they'll drop the price to a more affordable price

Bro you just made me have an epiphany. My A-cam can now be the Sony FX3. I can sell my Sony a6600 and my few aps-c lens and possibly cop this camera. Especially if I film mostly in s-log 3 and s-cinetone. I just really love cine-ei

Painfully underrated channel - great vid

Had my A7R5 for a couple of weeks now and I am massively happy with it. Its like the A7R4 modernised...its great as the A7R4 was. It's not perfect. The autofocus is good but yeah when it's employed on the A1ii it will be better. The body isn't quite the same btw....my A7R4 case does NOT fit on the new one unfortunately...

I’m good with the a74! Thanks for your insight

"Cartwheels" lol Great reviews by you!

Brandon Cole “i wanna try to trick it” lolol

nice video but I not getting the AR7V ill keep using my A7IV

Dude I'm Glad i found this and seeing another BLACK content creator!!! i thinking of upgrading from my A7c

Why settle with 2 choice? Try fuji xh2 and go crazy

Sony taking all the wrong notes from Canon with that cropping. But that super-tilty screen though!!! Nobody talking about that enough!

Thoughts on the A7R V for wildlife videography? Do you think the A7R V is the best for wildlife videos in its price range?

Cannon R3 has face registration as well. Great video.

I just picked up the fx30 three weeks ago. That was a month after I made a video telling people to wait to buy it lol. New tech willies aint no joke. I also saw the a7r5 at the camera store where I shop in Korea. The owner forbade me to buy it lol...

Broooo, you give me recipe for bicep building and man will purchase you the a7rv.

Don't freeaking know how many times you said the word "freaking". But I freaking love your content

So what would you suggest for BIRDING (sometimes fast-moving) photos .... but occasional fast-action video shots with a GOOD & PRECISE AF system ... ?

Man I just got a A6400 last year and you got me wanting to upgrade already 😂

Just purchased this getting it on wed If you want the best you have to sacrifice sometimes.

The only way to deal with rolling shutter is a stacked sensor. And I hate the fact that we have to pay double the price for that feature...A1

Just wow! You are a machine gun of information. Thank you.

Yeah Terry l hear ya if it got new tech l want it.

I totally agree with you 8k is not needed. if you mostly do content on RU-vid you're not going to really tell much of a difference from 4k.

Excellent product impression. Another game changing product from Sony.

Yes indeed. Can't wait to get my preorder but I'm definitely not selling my a74

Proud of what you’ve done fam..

A good policy I live by is if you have the second or third best thing compared to the first best thing, you shouldn't upgrade. Instead you should wait for the a7R6 or a7R7. I use an a7ii, because my budget is small, but Im avoiding jumping to an a7iii, so that I can save for the a7iv, or even a7v if it gets annpunced.

Sony's AF can be amazing, but this mode thing does get silly. What if you have a person in a moving vehicle holding a pet and you want the pet in focus? Too man modes. I have the a7iv and basically I just hope what I see is close to what I expect because the viewfinder is so bad I can't really tell. I bought it mostly for video and there is no way on a sunny day to see the lcd, at least not with any degree of confidence or precision.

30 seconds in and the positive message is what I needed today!

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Its the lowlight performance for me lol. Doing concerts and stuff, I need that 6400 iso to be clean and this just gives too much noise ha. speaking of GAS tho.... run me that canon r6 mark ii review whenever possible lmao. because that thing is making me rethink my life. ahaha

I like Sony A series... Hope I have one someday. 😍😍😍