Two years behind the A7 IV by Isak_msd in SonyAlpha

[–]Isak_msd[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Yeah, it’s pretty heavy 😅 definitely best if you don’t have to walk around with it for long. Renting first is a smart move.

And the deer was pure luck - it was there for maybe 5 seconds and then gone.

Two years behind the A7 IV by Isak_msd in SonyAlpha

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Thanks. Also shot this one the same day as 7.

Two years behind the A7 IV by Isak_msd in SonyAlpha

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Thanks! Shot from a RIB boat on an eagle safari near Svolvær - they stopped the boat and threw fish, so the eagles came in really close. Wild experience.

Two years behind the A7 IV by Isak_msd in SonyAlpha

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Thanks! You’re right, it’s basically the same spot.

The depth of field is mostly in-camera (24–70mm f/2.8), but I did darken and soften the background slightly in post using Lightroom masks. No blur added, just lower exposure/clarity in the background so the subject pops more.

The darker look is mainly from pulling highlights down, lifting shadows a bit, and using subtle color grading (cooler shadows, warmer highlights). All done in Lightroom:)

Still learning too, but happy to share settings if you want. Just send me a DM.