The Surprising Truth About Sony A7IV ISO Performance

Welcome to a fast but breathtaking tour through the Dragon Caves in Mallorca. I took this opportunity to test the low light capabilities of the Sony A7IV (with the Sigma 16-28mm F/2.8) by capturing footage during the tour. I will explain what ISO and low light capability mean, show you many examples, and make direct and detailed comparisons of my shots. Additionally, you'll learn about other ways to control your camera's exposure and which Sony models are best suited for low light video. Enjoy the short visit to the Dragon Caves, and I hope you like the video! (*) As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. 🎥 Equipment Used (Amazon US Affiliate Links (*)): Sony A7IV with Kit Lens: https://amzn.to/3XB4RuF Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary Sony FE: https://amzn.to/3LSr6cV RØDE VideoMicro II: https://amzn.to/47O7Cir 🎥 Equipment Used (Amazon DE Affiliate Links (*)): Sony A7IV with Kit Lense: https://amzn.to/3PQsLze Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary Sony FE: https://amzn.to/3RQCl6X Rode VideoMicro Gen 1: https://amzn.to/3RvDyjB ✨ Welcome to My Channel — Video First! 🎬📸 Hey, I’m Christian — thanks so much for stopping by! 👋 My passion for photography started 20 years ago, and about 4 years ago, I fell completely in love with videography. Since then, anything related to video, cameras, and the creative process has been my world. 🌍❤️ That passion is exactly why I created this YouTube channel: Video first! 🎥 What Can You Expect Here? I’m dedicated to getting a little better every single day — and I want to take you along on that journey. 🚀 And here’s the good news: You don’t need expensive gear to start. Your smartphone, a budget-friendly external mic, and — most importantly — a creative idea are more than enough. 💡📱🎤 Over time, you can decide whether you want to level up your gear, just like I did. 🌟 Content You’ll Find on This Channel 🎬 Short Films 📚 Educational Videography & Photography 🛠 Tutorials 📹 Vlogs 🚁 Drone Shots 🌄 Travel Cinematics combined with my love of exploring new places I love capturing moments, discovering nature’s beauty, and sharing the experience with you. 🌲🌅✨ So lean back, relax, and enjoy — exciting times are ahead. I’m grateful for every single subscriber, comment, and thumbs up. 🙏💛 Thanks for being part of this journey — see you in my other videos! 🎉 🧰 Video Editing Tools I Use 🖥 DaVinci Resolve 18 (I now use the Studio Edition) 🔗 https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/de/products/davinciresolve/ 🎞 Filmora 12 🔗 https://filmora.wondershare.com/new-smarter-filmora.html 📁 Sony Catalyst Browse (check camera compatibility!) 🔗 https://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/de/download/catalystbrowse ⚠️ (*) Affiliate Disclosure Some links in this description may be affiliate or referral links, meaning I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Your support helps me keep creating content — thank you! 🙌💛 🔖 Hashtags #VideoFirst #VideographyJourney #PhotographyPassion #ShortMovies #EducationalVideos #VideographyTips #CreativeIdeas #InexpensiveGear #BeginnerVideography #TravelAndFilm #DroneShots #CaptureTheMoment #NaturePhotography #VideoTutorials #FilmmakingTips #TravelVlogs #ContentCreation #SmartphoneVideography #CameraTips #YouTubeJourney #techreviews #sonya7iv All music and sound effects I used in this video are from epidemicsound. Get your free trail periode right here with this referral link: https://share.epidemicsound.com/0cn9fy Timestamps: 0:00 Intro & Welcome 0:25 What is ISO and Low Light Capability? 2:05 Other tools used to expose 3:11 Stunning tour through the Dragon Caves (with ISO Examples) 6:05 My exact camera settings for Low Light Videos 7:47 ISO Sequences of the Sony A7IV compared in detail 9:05 Visual ISO 100-102400 Test 9:38 ISO capabilities of other Sony video-focused cameras 10:39 Thank you & Outro Video Editing tools I use: Davinci Resolve 18 Free Edition: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/de/products/davinciresolve/ (I use now the Studio Edition) Filmora 12: https://filmora.wondershare.com/new-smarter-filmora.html Sony Catalyst Browse (check the camera list for compatibility!): https://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/de/download/catalystbrowse (*) Links in this description marked as Affiliate or Referral may earn me a commission from qualifying purchases. If you click on these links and make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Your support enables me to continue providing valuable content, but the choice of where to make your purchase is entirely up to you. Thank you for your support!