how to shoot in long exposure A7 IV

[harakis]

hello everyone
I joined your forum because I have a Sony A7 IV but I can't do long exposures. I'm stuck at 50.0 and I can't go any lower. How can I shoot at 10, 20 or 30 seconds?
Thank you for your help

[Snofru]

You need to be in the right modus, in "S" you can go up 30 seconds, in "M" (manual) 30 seconds are possible and also bulb (endless).

[harakis]

thank you Snofru, but we give me the solution. It was in the settings, the variable shutter has to be OFF and now it's ok I can shoot in 30" or in blurb.

[XKAES]

harakis,

Welcome to the FORUM.  These cameras can get a bit tricky to figure out sometimes.  It's best to read the owner's manual a few times.  I understand that some newer SONY cameras do not come with a manual.  You can usually find one on the SONY website.

https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/e-mount-body-ilce-7-series/ilce-7m4/manuals

For exposures longer than 30 seconds, it's best to get a cable or remote shutter release.

Edited July 16, 2023 by XKAES

[jvwilliamsphotography]

On 7/15/2023 at 7:27 AM, Snofru said:

You need to be in the right modus, in "S" you can go up 30 seconds, in "M" (manual) 30 seconds are possible and also bulb (endless).

I cant go slower than 1/3 or faster than 1/80. Ive tried looking it up online, but nothing is working. 

 

 

[Richard A]

On 7/17/2023 at 7:50 AM, harakis said:

thank you Snofru, but we give me the solution. It was in the settings, the variable shutter has to be OFF and now it's ok I can shoot in 30" or in blurb.

Looks like you need to turn variable shutter off...

[XKAES]

... and read the user manual.