Why I'm SELLING my Sony a1 - One Year Review
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- čas přidán 4. 07. 2024
- It's been a little over a year now that I've had the Sony a1. In this video I talk about what I love, what I don't as much and why I've decided to put this camera on the market.
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Intro skit: 00:00
Introduction: 00:59
Why I Got The Camera: 01:44
What I Love: 02:20
The Color Science: 02:25
The Ergonomics 03:08
The Auto Focus: 04:21
The Dynamic Range 05:03
The 8k Video: 05:45
The View Finder: 06:35
The Button Layout: 06:51
The 50MPs: 08:16
What I Don’t Love: 08:34
The File Sizes: 08:43
The Noise & Grain: 09:43
The System Errors: 11:03
No Flip Screen!: 11:54
The New Daily Driver: 12:41
Outro: 13:39
With the money made from the a1 sell.. what camera should I buy to review for you? 😁
An iPhone 14 pro
Sony A7R5 when it’s released. I will definitely be on the look out if you plan to get it.
nikon z9
@@bar_288 Z8 is coming now!
@@bar_288 I have a Z9 it’s amazing but very heavy. Want an iPhone 14 Pro…. U help me get one?
It has more noise if you’re comparing it at 100% to something like an A7iii at 100%, but that’s not a fair comparison, since you’re viewing the A1 file at a much larger size.
When you scale them to the same resolution, like you would in every real world scenario for print or digital, the noise is compressed, so the noise performance is typically as good or better than lower resolution cameras. And like you mentioned, the extra detail gives you more headroom for noise reduction while retaining detail.
Exactly. The A1 actually has less noise in real world use.
A1 has one single issue and it's the price, I'd buy it over every other camera at the moment
You are absolutely right The only second one in line is the A9II
Sony a1 has the most dynamic range of all hybrid cams. This makes it the closesr to a cinema camera. So for filming there is no better dlsr style camera and its a perfect photo camera also. The a1 is worth its money
wont be selling mine its a true work horse does more than 99% of photographers out there can manage and does the job , no complaints at all
Well if u want to buy mine let me know! Haha
@@luisedtr07 but i already have one lol
@@sjm.photos what’s better than 1? 2!!! 🤣
@@luisedtr07 haha one for each hand ? lol
@@sjm.photos lol hell yea man! 🤘🏻
More noise makes sense but were you using the native ISO stops? What ISO were you noticing noise where you expected less?
I bought the a1 because I needed the 30 fps for track and field. Having 8K is also nice too.
how is the camera
Great informative video. You have experience with both A1 and A7IV. Is A7IV better in low light image significantly comparing to A1?
The A74 seems to be enough camera for many photographers. Some interesting insights into the A1 I had not heard before. Good video.
thank you!
a74 is for beginners
your content quality seems like it comes from channels with hundreds of thousands of subscribers. i was a bit shocked i was off by 3 digits. clearly, you know a thing or two about making good and interesting content. now let's just hope the lord of algorithm bless on you and give you the subscribers you deserve. subbed!
Lol thank you Augustine! Your words mean a lot to me as a new creator. I hope the algorithm gods bless me as well 😂.. thanks for subbing!
307 subscribers, well first of I will hit that red button ! Man the quality of your videos !!!!!!!!! Keep it up until you hit a killer a video !
Means a lot.. thank you!
Is the A7IV a good camera for real estate and what lenses would you recommend?
Hell yea man.
As far as lenses it depends on your budget. But I would recommend the 12-24mm GM, the 14mm GM or the 16-35mm GM. If you can’t afford the GM then find one that’s more affordable but you can’t go wrong with those focal ranges.
What lens and f stop did you shoot the A roll with? It looks awesome!
Bro this is a great video. Omg. Best of luck to you. 🎉
Thanks!!
So you're selling it because you have no idea why you bought it ;p
Ouch
Great video! What white balance setting and pp are you using? Your colors look awesome!
Haha thanks man! I’m shooting at 5600 WB and on Slog3 cine gamut. Then I just use a Phantom lut. :)
the flip out screen for photo I get it, it's totally a preference. Personally - We still use the a7iii and a7iv because you can use both for photo during like a wedding and sometimes I don't like the flip out screen. overall nice review thanks for sharing your experience!
Thank you!!
The noise is manageable if you stick to the parameters that the camera performs best at. ISO 100 and 500 on the A1 give the most dynamic range lowest noise. The difference between 400 and 500 is huge.
Can you do a full breakdown on how you shoot your videos with the A7iv? From settings all the way to post production and color grading, I just got it and I’m trying to figure out how to use slog 3 to its full potential lol
Hell yes! Video idea is in the Q :)
What would be the absolute top tier lens(es) to film seated interviews on the A1?
I think it really comes down to preference and how close you want the camera to you. But my favorite is the 24mm GM and the 20mm g. I like how I look with these lenses.
Would you say a7iv & a1 color science are similar or even identical? Particularly for photos
I would say they are pretty similar
Intro was fun...😆😆😆 ...but great content,.. You've just earned yourself a new sub...
Haha thanks Matt, glad you found it entertaining 😄
I liked the intro too. Lol
Beautiful photos ✨thank you for the video
Thanks brother 🙏
since i did my update 1.31 on my A1 my WIFI connection stopped working it shows a permanent freeze anyone know about this issue that Sony refuses to fix after saying its a bug software ?
Appreciate you breaking it down for us. It’s been on my list of camera options. I’ve owned the A7S iii, FX3, A7IV, A7 iii, FX9. Currently I have two A7IV’s. I’ve thought about selling both and getting the A7R V or A1 to get 8k video. So far the A7IV is my favorite camera I’ve owned for my job. I need equal ability to shoot photos and video for real estate marketing.
I recently acquired the a7Rv and I've been loving it! I would recommend it over the a7iv for sure :)
@@luisedtr07 Nice!
@@NestedTours thank you!
Between sony a1 and sony a7rv which you would choose ? I want a hybrid camera, most time gonna be used for video, sometimes for photo, i dont take photos of birds, animals, things that require a high fps but i'm with this question on my mind
Will you be in front or behind the camera??
@@luisedtr07 behind
For the first one, well yea file sizes are massive when you shoot 50mp, but you do have the option to lower it to a lower resolution in raw so the file sizes could be smaller, but if you’re just going to shoot at lower resolution, then it would just make more sense to get the A7IV. Personally don’t have that issue since I have tens of terabytes of available storage but I get that some people don’t have that option. And for the noise performance, well personally I was quite impressed, we all I have different expectations and the A1 certainly met mine. I have very stable hands so sometimes I can even get away with 1/8 shutter handheld with effectively no motion blur though a lot of times that’s not possible so sometimes it is kind of bad, especially low light video compared to the A7SIII. And for system error, well I’ve actually gotten those error messages or any system errors really, I guess I just got lucky there. And for the flip out screen, well year I agree with you, I also would’ve preferred a flip out screen. Also one thing that impressed me was how strong the shutter is, once I accidentally pushed my finger on the shutter pretty hard and I thought the shutter definitely broke because it’s often the most fragile part of a camera and somehow, the shutter continued to work perfectly fine so that’s something else I’m quite impressed with
would you recommend the Sony a7IV for basketball photography?
hell yea man, a7IV is awesome.
Great video!
Thank you!
First of your videos I've watched. I clicked on it by mistake as I'd confused the A1 with the A7 Mark 1. But I watched right to the end as I learned a lot about the A1 along the way. Also your frank and engaging presentational style was seductive, and different in a good way from so many of the camera videos I've watched. Keep up the good work!
Ron your words are very much appreciated. I put a lot of effort on this video and your comments are very encouraging. Thank you for commenting!
Yes, ever since I had the m50, stay-bability is an important aspect of a camera when I'm considering an upgrade
How do you go about selling it? I don’t know where to go
I posted it inside of a few FB groups
Thanks for this amazing insight video! I am in the kindergarten photography business. Until now using a 7iii but with some autofocus problem when letting the small ones run, jump and got Nuggets… all the great stuff 🤩🥳 I am thinking in upgrading to 7iv or A1. Since you also have wild small one, what is your suggestion in this matter? Thanks for feedback 🧡
The a7iv is more than sufficient in keeping up with your little ones and more than half the price!
Thanks for fast feedback 💕 Even if I do extrem photography? this year nearly 80.000 images in 3 months of hundred of childrens jumping, running (real fast) towards me, playing outdoor up and down without seeing into the camera, etc. 🤔
@@daylit88 i think you should be fine but there’s only one way to find out! Buy it off B&H and you don’t like it you can return it within 30 days.
Thanks you so much ❤
Definitely get that about grain in higher MP cameras. I have the a7riv and it is really unforgiving - the a7riii is much cleaner. Would you like to see Sony use the more robust body of the a1/a7siii/a7riv with the a7iv.
yea man tell me about it
are you selling it even after the new firmware update?
Tocayo! Yea man I’m still selling it since it doesn’t make me money. I really like it but I just don’t use it.
So after a year you expect to lose half the cost in selling ? With even the camera been in excellent condition?
I sold it for 5k :).. I paid 7k for it so I see it as I spent 2k on "renting" it for 1.5 years :)
No more warranty on this thing?
System error is a real problem. Mine started this switching on and off loop with system error message. Retailer told me it’s a motherboard issue and they will replace it. I’m waiting for the camera, I hope this thing will get fixed. Thankfully mine was still under warranty otherwise it would have cost me a lot I guess
I love my Sony A1 with the 35-150. I also have the 150-600 and a couple others.
Sony a1 i think will be the top camera for a while still. I think it is so advanced that there's no need to upgrade. The af alone is far more superior and now with the new af and steady firmware update I'd say its extremely hard to beat. If your pictures are not turning out with either camera it's the photographers error. Even in most literature and real world reviews sony af among other things keep coming up on top. With unbiased reviewers ofcourse. I think the Sony is a little power house and if you need that extra grip you can put it on. You don't have to carry that extra weight especially when your hiking taking pics of wildlife and you have one of those huge lenses to capture your subjects. Plus with it's compact size it's more versatile so you can use it with most gimbals. If we're talking about serious videography that's huge plus. You dont have to spend more money for a larger gimbal plus all the add-ons you would use with a cage. This compact size would help keep the weight down which people dont realize how cumbersome these all that can be. So that compact body is perfect.The Sony a1 body alone is extremely versatile. And don't forget Sony makes sensors for most of these cameras including Nikon. So where would Nikon be without Sony tech. As for working in the dark i don't need gimmicks to get the job done. It's called muscle memory. It's not hard to memorize the buttons. Plus all the third-party lenses. Nikon to call this it's flagship i think is a huge error considering the z8 is rumored to come out.I just think people like to jump on the next new not necessarily the best thing. No loyalty imo. Although you can't go wrong with either in the end.
Mate what about overheating? Does the A1 overheat after 3 or 4 hours video recording?
Thanks for the content. I agree, the A7IV really does it all. I have a D850 for wildlife, A7IV as backup and streaming, A7SIII for video and slo and the A7RIV for when I have bright conditions for wildlife photography. So a bit of a mish mash, but good enough. Thanks for the vlog.
Sold A7iv because didn’t have the left dial
Nah, the rolling shutter artifacts makes it impossible to use in many situations. It's better in APSC mode but still not great.
@@Fedorevsky the rolling shutter on the A7Siii or A7IV?
@@petersuvara A7IV. The A7SIII has really excellent rolling shutter. I should have elaborated. I was commenting on the A7IV "doing it all" as it were. Sorry about that!
ahahah this made me laugh
This is good content man keep it UP!!!
Thanks Abdi! Thanks for commenting and I really appreciate the compliment, means a lot. Just checked out your channel as well, awesome stuff and I just subscribed :)
So... how much are you selling it for and where are you listing it sir? 👀
Hi Francis, thanks for asking! It's on FB marketplace: facebook.com/groups/1392447727659434/permalink/3314607262110128/?sale_post_id=3314607262110128 😁
The A7IV is the right Sony camera for you. Good review!
Thanks!
how much ?
A1 ?
You spoke more about the pros than the cons which lends me to say keep it as a back up because you never know when you might need it especially when the specs calls for it.
I know man T_T but I rather invest it in lights. And if I ever want it again I can go buy it
keep a 7,000 dollar camera as a backup LOL man you must have some deep pockets
@@delanescott7872 it's about being sensible for a specific application whereas a $7,000 camera may be a bit much for general-purpose photography. I still own the A7r2 and the S2 and they came in handy when I needed a multi-cam setup. Besides, if I'm going to work hard to obtain an A1 you bet I'm going to keep it for a long while.
@@derrick072 definitely gotta get my money worth out of it or at least sell it for a profit..LOL
Please look into the possibility that your wrist issues were related to *not* using a vertical grip, given the width of your palm.
Can you explain more??
@@luisedtr07 When a person's hand is bigger than the grip, they tilt their wrist up to hold the camera. When the grip is bigger than the hand, as with the vertical grip, they hold their wrist straight, reducing the strain on it.
In addition, the hold can be more relaxed when the grip is used. Consider the brackets holding up a shelf. If they are small, the shelf can support a limited weight. But with a larger bracket, it will support more weight. Or, with the larger bracket, less stress will be applied for the same weight. That is happening with the grip.
To test this, it is important to have the index finger on the shutter, because that also shifts the wrist position. It also removes the index finger from holding the camera. Both increase the gripping requirement of the other fingers and the strain on the wrist.
I am switching over from the Canon R5 and R6. Had a love hate relationship with these cameras for 2 years, then came to the point where I just couldn’t stand them anymore. Have had so many issues. I rented the A1, hated it at first (probably because I’ve been a Canon shooter for 15 years), but then once I got everything setup, shot a wedding and a couple sessions with it, I loved it. And YES the on/off switch being on the front right side, just like my Fuji’s was a huge plus. I actually felt the A1 was a great companion next to my Fuji GFX. So now I’m on the lookout for a backup/secondary full frame body to the A1 for wedding days. Would you say the A7IV has the closest colors to the A1? Or would you have another recommendation?
Hey, thanks for sharing your experience! Honestly if money isn’t an issue I’d say get the a7rV, if not then the a7iv is your next best choice. I just got the rV and I’m going to sell my a7iv in exchange for it. 😅
The flip out screen was a deal breaker for me too, I was choosing between the A7IV and the A1. I couldn't see myself spending that much without a flip out screen!
Lol tell me about man 😭 maybe a1ii!
@@luisedtr07 😂😂😂
@@luisedtr07 How does it work with cellphone connection? Useless for monitoring? As useless as a7iii?
Sony A7IV had to copy the flip out screen from Canon cheapy Rebel T3i (600D) -
even the screen resolution are both 1.04million dots ONLY
I hate the flip out screen on my a7siii and a7iv. Way too time consuming to just tilt the damn screen up. The a7siii should have a flip out screen but the higher end photo cameras absolutely shouldn’t.
To me it's a dream camera next to my a7S III. Not sure I can afford it and by that time might opt for a1 II instead.
does the a74 have the same color science as the a1?
I don’t think it has been officially said but from owning both and looking at them I feel that it does.
@@luisedtr07 i think i heard someone said that before but i had to make sure if it does
2023 its now hear bought the alpha R 7 V hope to see the next generation of the alpha 1 MK II
Hell yea the 7RV is amazing! I’ve been loving it.
Question: with a top-of-the-line expensive camera like this, have they not figured out how to send the camera live view to your mobile/tablet (with accompanying camera setting editing) ??
DJI drones have been doing this for years on hugely less expensive products. There really is no excuse if this App camera control functionality isn't in the A1 !!
I donno why Sony didn't give all the tricks in their sleeves to the flagship model A1 like flipout screen and focus breathing compensation...the way they separate their product line is getting quite annoying these days.
Can't wait for A9iii. Don't know why Sony has been delaying that for so long, given that A9ii is such an incremental update.
any rumors on when it will release?
Main reason is they don't want to cannabilize the sales of the A1! If you had the same autofocus/tracking and improved menu and color science with 24 or 33 meglixels and say 6K video instead of 8K for $4500 instead of the $6500 of the A1 then Sony would lose money.
@@gregorybeale a9iii is still needed to compete with R3. New menu, picture profile, oversampled 6k60p shouldn't be too much to ask for a sub-flagship to be priced around $5k.
WHAAAAT purple-eyed baby 😯 so cool
Sorry to say, from all flagship camera A1 is the most unreliable in bad weather condition compare to others like canon R3 or nikon Z9
Really? Z9 I get, but R3? R3 literally has the worst weather seal and most defects when it comes to damage due to bad weather
I have had my Sony a1 for two years and it's the best camera I ever owned. It will be my go-to camera until the Sony A1 Mark 2 comes out.
you'll be happy to hear that I ended up buying it again 😅
what watch are you wearing?
Lol I’m not a watch guy. I prefer to buy cameras. But my business partner encouraged me to buy at least get one nice watch since he’s into watches. It’s a Montblanc.
Well as a watch and camera guy, it’s beautiful and caught my eye right away lol
you should have kept it. The A1 just got an update that let you shoot Lossless S, much smaller file and still retain great details.
Yea I’m aware of the update but the file size is not the main reason I’m selling it.
I really want an A7iv - that's not a comment on the video, I'm just putting that out into the universe :)
I wonder what’s the method to the madness to not having a flip out screen…. Cause it’s low key ridiculous to spend $7,000 on a camera with no front facing
Just remember, it's not a vlogging camera. Flip out is for vlogging. If you need a flip out screen so you can see if you are in frame then get a mirror connected to your hot shoe or something so you can see if you are in frame. It's cheap and requires no power. Just connect it and you are good to go. I use one with my iPhone. A camera looking handle to hold the camera and on the front is a mirror I can flip around when not needed so I can use my good camera for vlogging instead of the front crappy camera. So a mirror for vlogging should be an easy thing to adapt. That is all a reversed screen is anyway. An electronic mirror.
Lol i guess you didnt do the firmware update. The new update allows you to choose the file sizes. The noise and grain was also improved.
Try to shoot with a flip out screen during an event. If you need that then you're a video shooter.
Tbh you had GAS that's why you got the A1
Agree regarding the flip out screen and event photography/any fast moving situation. Way too clumsy and time consuming. And you’ll have to fold it back in before hanging it back down on the strap otherwise it will absolutely get smashed off.
@@Eli-lb1lc that's not even a problem
I’m the opposite. I sold my a9 and a7r4 and bought the a1. I couldn’t care less about the screen but I really need the extra dial at the top. I didn’t like the space the photos take up so I use APS-C lenses. They are lighter and very clear. Stick a 55 on the a1 and I can use it for street photography. I’ve never had it freeze on me. What I like best about it is that it compensates for ME. If I forget to take it off 2000 shutter when I enter a darkened temple, my dear a1 still snaps good photos. It is by far the best camera I’ve ever used!
The amount of noise caught me off guard with the Sony A7R4, I knew noise levels would be higher with so many megapixel's but I didn't realise just how much noise until I started using it. The camera defiantly came with a learning curve when it comes to shooting and editing to minimize the noise.
Yea!
I totally agree. I am best friends with Denoise AI.
@@VivianLund denoise is a life saver! I used it on that photo I got of the fox!
@@VivianLund yeah, I have adopted topaz denoise into my work flow, it's saved many of my shots, I'm thinking of giving DxO PureRaw a try as well.
External 7 or 5 inch screen. That is my "whatever you come up with comment."
Seems so obvious to me
Why do you not at least comment about what you all tried and why that could not make up for it to you - in Your video... I think an external monitor might even quadruple quality and pleasure without being clunky.
later..:Ok i see now that you dont feel like it on any setup so I guess you must be (why not) knowingly "allergic to additional monitors ?
Thanks for your video.
It does make a lot of sens - also im relation to your thoughts to the A7-4
I just bought an A1 to replace my A7IV. The A7IV isn't anywhere near fast enough for surfing photography and I want more megapixels. I'll probably sell my A7IV and get the A7RV as a back up.
yea if you want speed the a1 is def your go to. I just pre-ordered the RV as well! haha I will sell the a7iv to afford it lol
CZcams shils will tell you MORE Megapixels are better when in reality , the cons really outweigh the pros...you can heavily crop with a 24Mp camera at the same time noise is more tamed and the filesize is manageable
There is a specific use for 45 or 50 Mp cameras, like you can get away with heavy cropping without losing so much detail and mega size prints but in all honesty most of the time we don't actually need a 45 or 50 Mp camera..we do not need it
Mégapixel is the most overated spec ever
Did you sell already?!
Yes sir!
Never watched this channel before but this person speaks a ton . What was this video about? . He loves the camera , loves the video it shoots , it’s so fast takes great bird photos.Then why are you selling it . He should keep it and then he almost has the entire range of Alpha cameras .
Lol thanks for watching Howard!
Canon R5 is a really attractive camera now that they removed overheating and IBIS wobbling issues with the latest firmware update. Hopefully third party lens support to come soon
IDK man I was watching the vid from PM and I could still see the wobble. IDK that's just me. I owned it for a few months and I had to sell it due to the overheating and wobble. I almost bought the R5C, place the pre-order but then decided to cancel.
@@luisedtr07 ya I see it too..but only slightly…I guess having 4K60 crop is a much bigger deal for me than the slight wobble at 15mm
@@luisedtr07 I almost went with the R5C as well but the battery life is what stopped me. Glad I stuck with the R5. Wobble isn’t 100% fixed but no camera with IBIS is free from that issue. Also, the overheating issue is 95% fixed. Haven’t had any issues since the newest update!
It never will
Why Sony A1 seems to have better color science or more noise : AA fiter , not BSI
Since the camera shoot faster it will have less time to process the image so they needed to put this AA filter
Canon lovers will love the A1 color science and image rendering however that does not make it better image quality than other models using BSI and no AA.
Viewing the a7IV which now has BSI, we can see how they improved the color science even with a BSI sensor, and I think that's one of the reasons they take so long to launch the A7RV, because they are trying to make good color out of the camera with BSI and no AA filter in high res.
We can all see how sharp looks the images from sony cameras having BSI and no AA filter (they lack the punchy colors).
And that's one of the reason fuji x cameras makes great images, they use no AA and now start to make BSI sensors, but with a secret ingredient : the x-trans sensors which does need less processing for colors. In fact we have to compensate the lack of colorful rendering when removing AA filter IMO
I’ve been debating between the a7iv and the a7RV.
RV for sure if you have the cash. I’ve been loving it.
@@luisedtr07 I could buy either. I think for me it comes down to do I actually need it lol. I don’t make my living with photography. Normally just prints for myself and some social media stuff. I do mostly wildlife, landscapes, macro, and aviation. Been using the Sony a6400 this whole time and looking to upgrade. The RV seems amazing though.
@@davidlawson3400 two words.. TREAT YOURSELF! 😂.. can’t go wrong with either.
I'm officially turned off from getting the a1 now. I was so sure about it until this video because our shots great video. Nah...I'm still getting it as a C-cam to my a7S3 and a74.
"The system errors: I got that weird error message, I didnt really know which" ?? I´m using the A1 for a long time now. When buying a 7300$ camera I´m making sure, that I know what was the error and not just say its a system error and I dont know which... You use it as a point, but youre also saying they will fix it. That all sounds a bit weird to me...
And youre selling youre 60MP camera, because the files are too big? I mean - what did you expect? What about compressed RAW? Weird.
A1#1 👌🏾
hell yea haha.. hey man I just saw some of your fx6 videos. I just got mine a few months ago too. I've been loving it so far. My next video will be on it. :)
@@luisedtr07 It's great, I love it as well. Workhorse :)
Z9 #1... LOL
@@Photomeike haha my uncle in law bought one and he let me use it. It is very impressive for sure.
@@luisedtr07 I was just giving my buddy Michael a hard time. Your uncle is a lucky man! Great job on the video BTW.
I wish they would bring a A9iii with all the specs of the photo side of the A1, very downsized video specs, but the new screen please, ah and 3.3k,end of story
lol yea man that screen needs to be tons better
Wait till you get all the front focus issues with the a7iv...
I had noticed it before when vlogging and it was annoying. But with the update I haven’t had the issue since.
How can you afford some much gear? Looking at your subscribers, you're probably not making a living outta CZcams. Any advice to be able to buy all these expensive gears?
Lol nah I just started posting on YT and I use it as a platform to create and publish :).. I’ve had my own business since I was 21. And after a decade of being broke and sleeping under my desk I was finally able to.. not be broke 😂
Still my favorite camera easily. RAW 50 mp at 30fps. No camera does this still.
Yea I ended up buying it again a year later 😅
Damn bro almost 10k views now! 😱
😍
Hard to believe the Sony a1 is two years old now.
(As of this post.)
Frankly, not a bad recap;)
thanks!
how can yo knock the camera for not having a flip out??? you knew when you bought it, it didn't have a flip out!!!
Color science actually has more to do with the lens rather than the camera itself, I've owned 3 systems throughout the years...really tough to quantify, but the lens will define the tones
A1 is a BEAST!!!
30fps is mostly a gimmick except in about 1% of the cases you shoot. I don't even shoot in 20fps mode on my A9 and Z9 99% of the time. Only a few specific situations where I would use it. Sony would be better to add pre-capture and a short 120-200fps mode like Canon did with the R3.
Except for people for whom that use case is almost 100% of what they shoot... It's a gimmick if you don't need it. It's not if you do.
Them adding pre capture would be a game changer for sure 🤘🏻
Well, I hit try Overheating Wall (too!) on a studio shoot (cool enough for everyone to wear a sweater) trying Gerald Undone’s suggestion to shoot 8K - internal - to output 4K for Ninja ProRes raw with better quality… no go! Camera shutdown after a few minutes! 😡
Now, it may be that we tried shooting 8K using the internal battery so we switched to an external V-Mount… same problem 🤬 on this brand new camera bought in July 2023 and never used before (other than some minor test stills) Was it residue heat from the internal - yes Sony - battery? All I know is we switched back to 4K w/o the Ninja and got our shots… but really, REALLY pissed to lay out $6K for a camera that needs to be packed in an ice bag for video!?!
But hasn’t Sony admitted to the issue (like Nikon finally added the 2nd SSD for their Z-monstrosities) by Sony adding a fan for the FX3!
Bought the book… maybe it has some hints on how to troubleshoot this issue… from invoking the warranty if I got a dud to video setting checklist… very disappointed if not feeling cheated.
I think Sony added the video support to a “photo” camera and tried to fix known issue by coming out with the FX3 that mitigated the heating issue.
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Thank you!
This is the same reason I avoid this camera. They need a hybrid solution like the GH6.
Thanks for the info. a great advantage when deciding to buy this camera, in my case it was, is the recent firmware update 2.0 where you have the option to change the resolution from 50mpx to 21 and 12. and the video 8k 4.2.2
It sounds ridiculous to buy a 50mpx camera to use it in 21, but in my case I do many product shoots where more mpx is convenient and when I document events I can lower the resolution and take up much less memory and time in post-production in LR
Curious if you still have full frame at 21mpx or does it crop?
@@JasonCohenphoto no, it doesn't crop. Work in full frame.
@@owenacevedolara8850 thanks for that information. That is a game changer for sure. Just curious, what ISO have you found acceptable on the higher end with the new firmware? I've been on the fence because of that concern... Thanks for the reply!
@@JasonCohenphoto 100 and 500 are the best "base iso" for the A1 even though it's technically not dual iso according to Sony it behaves as though it is. I can get away with about 12800 before it gets too noisy. You can denoise a lot in LR with proper techniques
I will not sell my A1 for now , the fact that I can take pictures using a flash on electronic shutter makes it worth it. 4k 120fps is very important for me .
Sony A7R5 next???
Yassss! I already pre-ordered it lol 😂
@@luisedtr07 sweet!!!! gonna be awesome when it arrives
Gets here tomorrow for my birthday!
I only went to sony now with the launch of the sony a7iv, and I really like it a lot, the camera body, quality of photos and videos, auto focus, variety of lenses with a fair price, but it's a shame a camera as expensive as the A1 does not have a flip screen.
Nice.. the IV is a solid choice. I’ll probably sell my a7s3 now that I have it 😄
probably something to do with weather sealing. Canon R3 doesn't have a flip out screen either. NIkon's Z9 does. I think we'll see a mark Ii version of the A1 in around 16 months and it'll feature the same LCD screen as the A7R V imho. Probably a few more mp too.
Sony you listening, from here on out flip out screens on all future camera's.
lol YES!!! And you make amazing phones and screens! Why not put that on your cameras too!?!?
Not everyone would like to have one, I prefer the one like on the Fuji Gfx100s
U can’t find it?????
can't find what?
Sony cameras look like toys nowadays. I love my a99.
My z9 has much More Noise. With Lightroom. With a other raw Converter Its the same. A little Bit better on the a1
Really!? How is it with low light?
I use an A7IV and a Z8 for photography. I also have an A7SIII, but it's gotta go for very green reasons. The Z8 is a little noisier than the A7IV if that means anything to you. It doesn't really change how I use the Z8 much. The image quality of the Z8 for both video and photography make me want to always reach for the Z8 first, selling the A7SIII soon. I can do almost anything with the A7IV,, so I'm very torn on trading both Sony's up for a single A1. I kind of don't want more noise though, so I'm wondering if I'm ok where I'm at, especially if you're saying that the color science of the A1 is the same as the A7IV.@@luisedtr07
Am I crazy for selling it? What do you think? 😁
Nah you’re not crazy for selling it. Whatever works for you. I would never sell my A1 for an A7iv though. Having 50mpx + 12 bit pro res raw video + phenomenal AF + 30 fps in ONE body is “alien tech”. I just wish the A1 had a higher res lcd. A low res lcd on a high end body is a kick in the balls from Sony.
@@kennethwilliamsinc haha it definitely is alien tech for sure! Thanks for commenting.
Get a X-H2S. You'll be happy and have money to spare.
@@BB-ft6nd haha thanks for the recommendation. I recently picked up a x100v and I’ve been loving the experience!
@@luisedtr07 haha I have the R5 and XT4, just picked up the XH2S to see if I can sell both those cameras