I think you're the first person to complain about the "new" Sony menu system .
Seriously though, if you can post some sample pictures we could try to analyze them. Is it wrong exposure (shutter speed to fast -> too high ISO (noise) ) or is the camera misfocusing (too dark for AF to work reliably) or the DoF is shallow, which exacerbates issues with even slightly missed focus or is it about tracking (focus) not working good enough on moving targets... There can be many reasons, including a faulty camera . Just take some neutral sample shots to show the issues you're having.
In general, I'd say AF-C in Aperture-priority (A on mode dial) + autoISO (e.g. 100-12800) with min. shutter speed set is the easiest way to get repeatable pictures in a non-completely automatic way. You see too much noise -> open the aperture or lower min. ss. You see movement blur -> increase min. ss. And so on...
Map ISO Auto Min. SS to a button (or one of the directions on the control wheel) so that changing it is near-instaneous.
@snegron7 can you find a way to post a link to a full-resolution image as it came out of a camera? Your initial post leaves numerous questions unanswered and too broad to diagnose the issue.
Like others, not enough detail. There are many here willing to help diagnose and hopefully solve the dilemma. Agree with starting first by taking a raw capture of a stationary subject with the settings mentioned above while on a tripod with a 2 second delay. This eliminates a number of variables that may or may not have been contributing to what you have experienced. Afterwards please post a link for downloading by others.
j4nu wrote:
I think you're the first person to complain about the "new" Sony menu system .
Seriously though, if you can post some sample pictures we could try to analyze them. Is it wrong exposure (shutter speed to fast -> too high ISO (noise) ) or is the camera misfocusing (too dark for AF to work reliably) or the DoF is shallow, which exacerbates issues with even slightly missed focus or is it about tracking (focus) not working good enough on moving targets... There can be many reasons, including a faulty camera . Just take some neutral sample shots to show the issues you're having.
In general, I'd say AF-C in Aperture-priority (A on mode dial) + autoISO (e.g. 100-12800) with min. shutter speed set is the easiest way to get repeatable pictures in a non-completely automatic way. You see too much noise -> open the aperture or lower min. ss. You see movement blur -> increase min. ss. And so on...
Map ISO Auto Min. SS to a button (or one of the directions on the control wheel) so that changing it is near-instaneous.
snegron7 wrote:
I tried shooting in aperture priority mode for the outdoor/daylight shots and manual (auto iso) for the indoor shots. I try keeping my shutter to 2x the focal length of any lens I use, plus I stop down one or two stops to improve contrast.
Also, I process the RAW images on Photoshop.
The 1/focal_length rule is for subjects that do not move.
snegron7 wrote:
I wish my pics with my A7iv were as sharp as that!
Then maybe learn how to use it properly. Seems you find a lot of photo gear faulty or too complicated, so maybe stop buying the latest 'complicated' gear.
p.2 #11 · Why is my A7iv so Complicated to Set Up?
jdcoletv wrote:
Please post some of your photographs so we are not making comments in the dark. It would help to pinpoint the problem and help you solve it.
Thank you! I'm working this weekend, so I won't be able to get out and take pics until Tuesday. Thanks again!
p.2 #14 · Why is my A7iv so Complicated to Set Up?
snegron7 wrote:
I tried shooting in aperture priority mode for the outdoor/daylight shots and manual (auto iso) for the indoor shots. I try keeping my shutter to 2x the focal length of any lens I use, plus I stop down one or two stops to improve contrast.
Also, I process the RAW images on Photoshop.
Like already mentioned by others, I don't see anything that could affect the sharpness, based on the the way you shoot.
Keeping "shutter to 2x the focal length of any lens" can be excessive when shooting static scenes, but it shouldn't have hurt, unless when this necessitates ISO higher than 6400.
When you say "I stop down one or two stops" - I believe you refer to the lens' aperture, like stopping from f/2.8 to f/5.6. This is not unreasonable for landscapes and similar subjects.
Suggestions:
(a) double-check whether the camera IBIS is on.
(b) try a different raw converter. I don't mean to say that PS isn't good - not at all. Nevertheless, it might be useful to see how your photos should look if processed in a different converter. For example, DxO Photolab 9 should be free to try for one month (at least this was the case in the past). Thus, this should cost you nothing. Install PL9, apply the standard corrections, then export to jpeg, either as Adobe RGB or Display P3. Do not resize the jpegs, and use the "quality" setting at around 85. This wouldn't take much of your time.
p.2 #15 · Why is my A7iv so Complicated to Set Up?
ruthenium wrote:
Like already mentioned by others, I don't see anything that could affect the sharpness, based on the the way you shoot.
Keeping "shutter to 2x the focal length of any lens" can be excessive when shooting static scenes, but it shouldn't have hurt, unless when this necessitates ISO higher than 6400.
When you say "I stop down one or two stops" - I believe you refer to the lens' aperture, like stopping from f/2.8 to f/5.6. This is not unreasonable for landscapes and similar subjects.
Suggestions:
(a) double-check whether the camera IBIS is on.
(b) try a different raw converter. I don't mean to say that PS isn't good - not at all. Nevertheless, it might be useful to see how your photos should look if processed in a different converter. For example, DxO Photolab 9 should be free to try for one month (at least this was the case in the past). Thus, this should cost you nothing. Install PL9, apply the standard corrections, then export to jpeg, either as Adobe RGB or Display P3. Do not resize the jpegs, and use the "quality" setting at around 85. This wouldn't take much of your time....Show more →
p.2 #16 · Why is my A7iv so Complicated to Set Up?
jdcoletv wrote:
Please post some of your photographs so we are not making comments in the dark. It would help to pinpoint the problem and help you solve it.
From previous threads by the OP, he does not seem to understand or want to post images showing his problem at the START of his thread with EXIF included, so that members have more info to give him better feedback.
p.2 #17 · Why is my A7iv so Complicated to Set Up?
Imagemaster wrote:
From previous threads by the OP, he does not seem to understand or want to post images showing his problem at the START of his thread with EXIF included, so that members have more info to give him better feedback.
On top of that he gets snarly when others offer feedback he does not like.
I only get "snarly" with trolls like you who never provide any sort of useful feedback. Have you ever had anything of value to add to any post here on FM, or is your only purpose here to troll everyone?
p s. I blocked you for the past year or so. However, thinking that you might have changed. I decided to unblock you. I now see that you are the same bitter, useless troll as always. My mistake. Your back on my block list.
p.2 #18 · Why is my A7iv so Complicated to Set Up?
It’s a British Columbia thing, they come with it preinstalled 🤣
snegron7 wrote:
I only get "snarly" with trolls like you who never provide any sort of useful feedback. Have you ever had anything of value to add to any post here on FM, or is your only purpose here to troll everyone?
p s. I blocked you for the past year or so. However, thinking that you might have changed. I decided to unblock you. I now see that you are the same bitter, useless troll as always. My mistake. Your back on my block list.
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