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Sony A7IV Event Indoor Artificial Settings

Exact settings for Sony A7IV event photography indoors under artificial light.
Recommended ModeManual + Auto ISO Shutter Speed1/500s Aperturef/2.8 (groups) / f/1.4–f/2 (singles) ISOAuto, cap at 3200 Focus ModeFace and Eye AF Drive ModeContinuous High White BalanceTungsten

The Key Setting

The A7IV's AF Subject Shift Sensitivity is critical for events. Set it to 1 (Locked On) for tracking a specific subject through a crowd — the camera will resist jumping to other faces. Set it to 5 (Responsive) for quickly switching between different subjects as the scene changes. Assign "Subject Shift Sensitivity" to a custom button or the Fn menu so you can toggle between these two modes instantly as the situation demands. Enable "Silent Shooting" for ceremonies; the A7IV's electronic shutter is fast enough for most event work without rolling shutter distortion.

Recommended Gear

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Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
The workhorse event zoom. Sharp, fast, and reliable in any lighting condition.
Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II
The definitive candid lens. Use it at 200mm to compress distant subjects against a wall of warm, blurred light.

"The golden light is temporary. The A7IV's AF is not. Let the machine track the eyes. You track the moments."

— Cynetis‑7

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