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Sony a7R IV Manual (PDF) + Online Help Guide

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Last updated: October 7, 2021 by Timothy Mayo

You can download the Sony a7R IV manual in PDF format here, or the a7R IV “A” version manual here. Note, both guides are identical as these cameras share the same features except for the “A” version which has a higher resolution (2.36M-dot) LCD.

However, I would actually recommend that you visit the Sony a7R IV Online Help Guide instead of downloading the manual.

The online help guide covers all of the features in much more detail and is also a lot easier to navigate than the PDF instruction manual.

Sony a7R IV Manual

Sony a7R IV Forum & Facebook Group

If you are looking for further help and advice on the a7r IV or would simply like to share your photos, then please head over to our friendly Sony a7R Forum. If you prefer Facebook then I also run the Sony a7R IV Shooters Group.

Check Price & Buyer Reviews for Sony a7R IV

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David Busch’s Sony a7R IV Guide

If you would prefer a nicely formatted book written by one of the most popular camera guide book authors then I’d recommend taking a look at this one from David Busch. It’s available on Amazon.

David Busch's Sony Alpha a7R IV Guide

Sony a7R IV User Manual Topics

  1. Names of Parts/Icons and Indicators
  2. Preparing the Camera
  3. Shooting
  4. Recording Movies
  5. Viewing
  6. Customizing the Camera
  7. Using Network Functions
  8. Using a Computer
  9. List of Menu Items

Sony a7R IV FAQs

How do I shoot in APS-C mode?

You can can change to APS-C mode via: MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [APS-C/Super 35mm] → desired setting.

How do I setup back button focus?

By default the Af-On button on the rear of the a7R IV is already setup to trigger the autofocus when pressed. If you also want to disable autofocus from the shutter button then you can do this in the menu via: MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [AF w/ shutter] → desired setting.

How do I make the LCD brighter for shooting outdoors?

You can change the LCD display brightness to Sunny Weather mode, this makes it easier to see the LCD when shooting outdoors. To do this via the menu: MENU → (Setup) → [Monitor Brightness] → desired setting.

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About Timothy Mayo

I love shooting wildlife the most but will happily point my camera at pretty much anything. I started Alpha Shooters in 2017 to share my own photographic journey and experiences shooting with Sony Alpha. The site has since evolved into a popular community and resource. You can find out more about my story here or follow me on Instagram if you wish. I also have a YouTube Channel but haven’t published much content over the past year due to spending more time changing smelly nappies and also launching our community forums. However, I do hope to get back to creating content again there soon!

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