Best Settings for the Sony A7 IV

The A7 IV is a genuine all-rounder, so its baseline settings should flex with the subject rather than lean hard into one specialty.

Portraits: f/1.8-f/2.8, spot metering on the eye

The sensor's dynamic range holds up well when metering tightly on skin tones rather than the whole frame.

Best for: Individual and couple portraits

Landscape: f/8, base ISO 100

A standard, dependable landscape baseline that the sensor's resolution and dynamic range both support well.

Best for: Scenic, tripod-based work

Low-light events: f/2.8, Auto ISO with min shutter tied to focal length

Reliable in mixed indoor light without needing to push settings to their limits.

Best for: Indoor events, receptions

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