Notes to Self

Alex Sokolsky's Notes on Computers and Programming

Sony α7IV, a.k.a. ILCE-7M4

Help Guide.

Photo Settings

Setting Value Pros Cons
Shooting > Shutter/Silent > e-Front Curtain Shut off Better bokeh Loud, shutter wear
Custom button: movie record white balance    
Focus > Focus Area > Focus Area Color red visibility  
Focus > Focus Area Tracking: spot S    
Focus > AF/MF > Aperture Drive in AF Focus Priority    
Focus > AF/MF > Focus Mode continuous    
Focus > AF/MF > AF Tracking Sensitivity locked on    
Focus > AF/MF > AF Illuminator off    
Focus > AF/MF > Pre-AF on    

Video Streaming Settings

Use dummy battery.

Software

Sony Imaging Edge Desktop - desktop apps that enhance the quality and efficiency of production work such as remote shooting and RAW development.