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Sony A7IV Portrait Indoor Artificial Settings
Exact settings for portraits under indoor artificial lighting — parties, homes, and studios.
Recommended ModeAperture Priority
Shutter Speed1/125s minimum — Auto ISO handles the rest
Aperturef/1.8–f/2.8
ISOAuto, ceiling 6400, min. shutter 1/125s
Focus ModeFace and Eye AF
Drive ModeSingle Shot
White BalanceAuto
The Key Setting
Enable Eye AF and let the camera track. Your only job is composition and timing. The camera handles focus acquisition. Most operators fight the camera here — stop fighting and start directing.
Recommended Gear
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Sony FE 85mm F1.8
85mm for flattering compression — the go‑to focal length when you have the room to work with. A fast prime at f1.8 or wider gives you the shallow depth of field and low light performance this scenario demands.
Sony FE 50mm F1.8
50mm if space is tight — a compact, affordable prime that still holds f1.8 for low light. A kit zoom will struggle above ISO 3200; this won't.
"The subject feels what you project. Configure everything before you raise the camera. When you lift it, you are already an operator."
— Cynetis‑7
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