Sony A7 IV Alpha A7 IV/A7R IV/V Questions...

[1971Chevelle]

Not too long ago, I upgraded from an Alpha A65 to an A77 II. Since that time, I have not had a lot of luck getting clear photos. I am photographing items to list online, using a tripod and a remote shutter release button. There are times when the photos are not in focus. Some of the items are bigger or wider, which could be part of the problem. I have tried to follow people's advice, but nothing has worked. I will admit that the lighting where I am photographing is not that great (we will be making changes at the warehouse sometime soon, I hope). I did purchase the A77 II used, so perhaps there is a problem with the camera itself (it had less than 15,000 shutter releases on it).

I am looking at either the A7 IV or the A7R IV (or V). Will either of these cameras help me to get clearer shots? I am hoping that with the much higher number of auto focus points, that it will work better. I rarely shoot video, so the 4K issues that I read about with the A7R IV should not be an issue for me.
I have tried different auto focus settings, but nothing seems to work. I got fewer blurry shots with my A65 (I was hoping that the A77 II would do better). I am unable to do manual focusing, as I just can't see the screen well enough (or through the viewfinder). I do feel that the A7R V would be the best choice. I will be purchasing the adapter to run my A mount lenses on the new camera. I am also considering the HVL-F60M flash.

If anyone can give me some guidance on this, your input will be greatly appreciated. This will be a large purchase for me, so I want to get it right (if it is the right way to go).

P.S. My main go to lens is a Sigma 18-300 F3.5-6.3 DC. I know it is not the ideal lens for great shots, but it has served me well for many years now. Sigma doesn't make a comparable lens for the E mount cameras, and the Tamron is not getting very good reviews.

P.P.S. With the money that I will spend on one of the A7 models, I might also be able to get an A99 II body. Would it be a better way to go?

 

[Williams359]

If you do go mirrorless the A7iv would be a better choice for you. You are using the photos for online then 61MP is way to much . Also a camera like the A7Riv is less forgiving and will show up any flaws in your photography. The A7iv also has better focusing, not that the A7Riv is bad.

 

[1971Chevelle]

I ended up purchasing an A99II, along with a Tamron 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD lens (yes, I checked with Tamron and it is a full frame lens). The images that I have been getting the last two times at the warehouse are significantly better.


I am waiting on one part for the tripod I just bought, so that I can try it out (it is a Vanguard Abeo Pro 283CGH carbon fiber tripod, with the old version of the GH-300T pistol grip head on it, but he forgot to send the camera plate). I really like how this head works.

 

[1971Chevelle]

I got to use the tripod last week and it meets all of my needs quite well. I did purchase a different quick release plate, as I wanted an attached d-ring to tighten it, instead of having to use the wrench.

 

[Richard A]

Glad it’s worked out well for you…