How imloreviews gets sharp photos with his Sony Alpha 7 IV (save this): “⚡ Shutter speed first Soft shots? First thing I check is shutter speed. Especially for wildlife or handheld shooting. Rule of thumb: your shutter speed should be at least the inverse of your lens’s focal length. 50mm lens? Shoot at 1/50 or faster 🔍 Stop shooting wide open 24/7 Yeah, f/1.4 is sexy… until you miss focus by 2cm. Unless I need blur or I’m in low light, I stop down to f/4–f/8 for better depth and edge-to-edge sharpness especially in landscapes or group shots 🎯 Put the Focus Where You Want It I use Zone AF and manually move the focus point. Never trust your camera to guess 📈 Crank the ISO if you need to High ISO won’t ruin your shot blur will. Don’t be afraid to boost it if it means keeping your shutter fast. Modern cameras handle noise way better than people think. 🧍🏽‍♂️ Stabilize like a sniper No tripod? No problem. Tuck your elbows, lean on a wall, exhale as you shoot. If your lens has stab...