The Almost Perfect Hybrid Camera: Sony a7IV Full Review

The Sony a7IV combines the best of both worlds when it comes to video and photo, but let's see how it performs in real world usage and how it compares to the a7SIII and FX3.

Why does Sony write the a7SIII with Roman numerals but the FX3 with a regular 3? I don't know.

•Sony a7IV
https://geni.us/sWSd (Sony)
https://bhpho.to/33mOGZo (B&H)

•Sony FX3
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•Sony a7SIII
https://bhpho.to/3f8mMlS (B&H)

•Sirui Anamorphic Lens:
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•a7SIII:    • The Ultimate Mirrorless Video Camera:...  
•FX3:    • Sony FX3 Full Review: The Ultimate Vi...  

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⏱ Chapter Markers:
0:00 - A Hybrid Worth Highlighting
0:50 - Making Sense Of The Sensor
1:42 - Card Slots
2:25 - Battery Life & USB Power
3:43 - Ports & Full Size HDMI!
4:57 - New Mode Dial
5:38 - Articulating LCD Screen
7:47 - Autofocus
8:18 - Menus & Customization
9:53 - In Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
10:55 - Working With The Files (Computer Performance)
12:39 - Image Quality
13:43 - Is The 7K Sensor Too Sharp?
14:45 - Colors & Picture Profiles
15:31 - Low Light Performance
16:07 - Low Light Test vs. a7SIII
18:51 - Overheating Tests
22:12 - Rolling Shutter
22:59 - Advantages Over a7SIII & FX3
26:00 - Disadvatnages Compared To a7SIII & FX3
28:28 - Conclusions

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Episode 299: The Almost Perfect Hybrid Camera? Sony a7IV Full Review