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Sony a7 IV — Settings for Food Photography Photography
Here are the recommended camera settings for food photography photography with the Sony a7 IV. These general values work as a great starting point — for settings tailored to your specific gear, try the wizard.
Recommended Settings
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| ISO | 100–400 |
| Aperture | f/2.8 – f/5.6 |
| Shutter Speed | 1/60s – 1/125s |
| White Balance | Daylight / Custom |
| Focus Mode | Single AF, Single Point |
Tips for Your Camera
- Your Sony a7 IV has in-body stabilization (~5.5 stops). In this scene, you can often handhold at slower shutter speeds than the table shows.
These values are general recommendations. The wizard gives you values optimized for your Sony a7 IV and lens — plus step-by-step menu paths.
Camera-Specific Tips
- Customize the C1 to C4 buttons on the Sony a7 IV to quickly access your most-used settings without diving into menus, enhancing your shooting efficiency.
Get Camera-Specific Guidance
These are general recommendations for this scene. The wizard can show you exactly where to find each setting in your camera’s menu system, plus values optimized for your specific gear.
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Get settings tailored to your Sony a7 IV for food photography photography — including menu paths and lens tips.