it's really the best value for sure... and plenty of them used out there. But then there is the chance of getting one and blowing out the shutter... this is why I tell people on a budget that the A7IV is worth the extra cash (or better yet a used A9).
Hi! I loved this video. Unfortunately, my beloved a6600 was damaged beyond repair, so I’m looking to upgrade. I used it for beginner-level sports photography but found it wasn’t quite fast enough for my needs. I also create content for social media and educational purposes, as well as photograph my work since I’m a tattoo artist and medical aesthetician. I should mention that I often shoot in very low light or natural lighting. Which camera would you recommend that could handle all of these tasks?
If you plan to stay APS-C, the A6700 is a huge upgrade from the A6600 but... if you want to move to Full Frame, the A7IV is the best bang for the buck, though still only 10 fps for sports. After that, A9II gets you into the real sports camera segment with 20 fps and anti-flicker but it will constrain you to about 9 fps. A9III and A1 are really expensive at $6K and $6.5K, respectively. I'd rather see you go to the A7IV and spend extra $ on glass, which is ultimately more important anyways... Did I confuse you? Welcome to my world where there are many answers in the Sony ecosystem... :)
@ Thank you for getting back to me! You’re actually the first RUclipsr who has ever responded to my questions, and I truly appreciate it. Your explanation wasn’t confusing at all. I’m currently considering the a7IV because it feels more aligned with my experience. I’d say I’m still learning and not quite at the level of the a9III-though that’s my dream camera. I’ve also thought about just going for the a9III to challenge myself and improve my photography and videography skills.
@@m13mina A7IV will give you a great entry into the more plentiful glass on the ff side of Sony and a ton of lenses in the aftermarket. You cannot go wrong with the sensor inside. Glad you find my channel, come back often!
I get a fair amount of parents asking me what I would recommend they buy to shoot their kids playing sports, and I typically direct them towards the venerable A9. You can’t go wrong with the price and it’s still a stellar camera paired with the 70-200 or 100-400. Great video!
Cant wait until for the A1 MK2 comes out to see what new features it will have, Love my A1 and also have 2 A7IV and A6000 - have debated on getting the A9111 but think i'll wait to see the updated A1 has to offer. Great Channel by the way Del from UK
I shoot motorsports (semi-pro) with an A9 but can't justify getting an A1. I've really wanted the ability to punch in (even using a 600mm) more than what the 24mp A9 can provide. After a great deal of in depth (technical) research, I ended up with a 6700. It has been great so far. Only caveat (as you would expect) is it has to be a (mostly) sunny day to get the best out of the sensor. But since I only shoot outdoors, it's not a problem. Only wish the body would support 2 cards and FTP transfer.
A9iii is simply amazing So many things said about this camera but seriously just expose correctly and the results are incredible. 24 megapixels is plenty as long as you get close enough to fill the frame which is 90% of the time. I reserve the A1s for situations where I expect to crop. Sony just nailed it over the last 3 years
I appreciated you mentioning that you use the A1 for food photography, I use the A1 for a wide range of assignments as a commercial photographer. In studio, I use it for product - tethered to C1 and paired with a Cambo Actus Mini using a Sinar Sinaron Digital 100mm HR f4 lens (a 20 plus years old lens), it renders extremely sharp and color accurate images in this configuration. I also do a lot of environmental portraits with the A1 using Sony GM lenses. I'm in the Portland area where Nike, Adidas and a few other sports, footwear and apparel companies are based so I also shoot some action shots for sports product with the A1. It's a good camera for a wide range of my clients. Do you have an opinion on the A1 as a video hybrid camera?
the video side of the A1 is excellent. The super fast readout of the sensor helps in doing pans and keeps jello to a minimum, at least in full-frame terms. The 10 bit video functionality of the A1 and the options for S-log or Cinetone-S make it a fantastic choice. The A9III still beats it out for extreme action with 0 distortion, but then again the A9III cannot manage 8K like the A1. the A1 is an awesome piece of gear made even more valuable if you shoot stills and motion. No question!
I still use the a7c for hybrid motorsports, easy in the backpack for riding. The evf is too small though! Now have the a7siii. Thinking of finally going a9iii for the global shutter. And cameras are cheap in japan now.
PM-R thanks for the video. I also own two A1’s but still upgraded my R body and bought a A7RV for non sports. Now however you turned me own to the A7CII and A7RC for smaller travel cameras. Love them all but wish the compact C bodies had full mechanical shutters like the A6700 which I bought before the newer compact C bodies came out and wondering if I should keep it at this point? What do you think? Take care.
Thank you for your video! I have been shooting wildlife and kids sports with my A7RV for about 6 months. It could be better for action, but it works okay. However, I recently acquired an A7CR, which I also love. I buy ALL my cameras used on eBay when I can find a really good deal, so I came across both of these cameras because I got them for really cheap. Now that I have the a7CR, I am second-guessing whether I should keep the A7RV. What sports camera would you recommend I purchase to replace the A7RV and pair well with my A7CR? I have been eyeing the A1, but it is still expensive, and I wonder if they will come out with an A1ii soon. I would appreciate your suggestions!
I'd say that the A9III has the edge over the A1 because of pre-capture mostly, but also 120fps, and whenever there are lighting issues (like LED panels), well the global shutter solves that. However, if the lighting conditions are fine and you don't need pre-capture and 30fps is enough then the A1 is better, but that's already 3 "ifs"!
I shoot a lot of field sports and can’t give up my A1 even though my A93 has better focus and more FPS. The cropping ability of the A1 is such an advantage…if the A93 had a 33 or 40mp ish sensor it would be game over in favor of the A93. I assume the A2 will be the ultimate solution to all concerns. 😮
I do use the a7cr for sports. I shoot in lossless raw and/or jpeg and 8 fps is enough for a hobbiest. I will also shoot in APAC mode to keep the buffer from filling up to fast ..
Hi there! Thank you for video! Id like to ask is a9 mark I so much better in terms of autofocus? and what about fast autofocus zoom lenses? Ihave 24-240 with my A7iii, I shoot drifting, and i cant say what is slow in my setup, a7iii or 24-240. What lens do you recomend to shoot fast action with a7iii for now and for a9iii for the best perfomance? Thanks!
Awesome video, thank you! Which Sony full frame would be similar to the tech in the A6700? I bought the A6700 to shoot photos and short videos of my teens full pitch soccer games and practices (day and night), plus to shoot some travel, family stuff. I suspect once I learn the camera, I will get paid bookings from other parents. The A6700 is FANTASTIC but it feels like a brick ergonomically and the EVF on the left and so small is quite uncomfortable; I cant see well what Im shooting and vertical hold is awkward bc the EVF is on left (I dont shoot looking at LCD). I need a bigger EVF and in the middle. But the FF Sonys would loose the ASP crop! Looking into a Canon R7 but I hear the Canon lenses are a lot heavier, more expensive, not as good as Sony lenses....? Or perhaps which SONY FF though Id loose the crop.......? What should I do? Help lol. What lens range should I start with? Is the Sony 70-350 good enough for soccer or just do 100-400? Thanks! @PMRTV
Thanks, Patrick. Good overview of the various generations of Sony cameras. I have the A7 IV, which I generally love, but I always struggle shooting fast shutter speeds under LED lighting. Even with mechanical shutter and anti-flicker turned on, I still get lots of banding that renders the images unusable. Ironically, my old RX10 IV has no issue with this due to having a stacked sensor (like the A1). Any suggestions for avoiding this LED banding with the A7 IV? BTW, I dream of Sony introducing the next generation RX10. I hear many people speculate it may never happen due to Sony's fears of the RX10 cannibalizing the other products. I disagree with this thought as, for me, the RX10 was the gateway that brought me into the Sony system and away from Canon.
Thx Patrick…appreciate your effort! Since you have both A1 and A93…how would you use them with what lens to shoot outdoor field sports like soccer or American football as I assume you are at least a 2 camera shooter at these types of events.
GREAT question. I would use the A1 on the longer lens for the outfield so I could punch in and get tight images and then I'd use the A9III for the infield with either 70-200GMII or 300GM where the added speed of AF and pre-cog feature would be more useful.
when will we see you do a game with the A1 and the A9III to see how they do against each other at a football game or vollyball since its those sports season ....cuz i am thinking of buying a second camera and i own the a9iii now but think having the A1 would be good second camera or just buy another a9iii ? cuz i can get good price on used A1 now around $4K
Great info, love your videos! I would appreciate your opinion. I'm a complete amateur and basically only shoot rec baseball games (full auto mode). Currently use a A6400 which I enjoy, but stuggles with low light using a 70-200 f4 OSSi. Would the 70-200 F2.8 OSSii make a big difference in low light performance or I'm I better off upgrading to the A7iv? Thank you
You also have to consider that with switching to fullframe you will loose quite a bit of reach. Depending on how close you are to your subjects that might be a deal breaker. i would say getting the f2.8 lens is the slightly better option. You can later always upgrade to another camera with possibly a 1.4x teleconverter as the lens will last you quite a bit longer than an A7IV would.
I have been using the A7III for shooting sports for the last 3 years, I no professional but do have lots of experience. Id like to upgrade and looking at the a7iv . I only have a 70 to 180 2.8 but punch in to apsc mode to get more reach however i still have to punch in in post. I am open to any suggestions on what my best and budget friendly move would be to upgrade .
I've used both the A7III and A7IV a bit for sports shooting and the IV is an upgrade in terms of croppability, autofocus and usability as well. Although it will not be a huge jump in most categories. If you are looking for more reach, I would actually suggest getting an A6700, which still has better autofocus than the AIV, since it has the "AI" upgrade, that the newer cameras have. It's basically a tradeoff. Do you want better AF, slighty more frames per second (on paper 10 vs 11) and more reach (14 MP in aps-c for the A7IV and 26 MP for the A6700), which are all important for sports. On the other side the A7IV has the better EVF, slightly larger grip, two card slots, a joystick and a fullframe sensor if you have closer subjects.
Well I’m happy as I have an A6700, A9, A7IV and A93. I skipped the A1 as it was out of my price bracket, don’t do video except when hit the record button by mistake! So couldn’t justify. And the A7R5 allows one to crop in (punch in?) and is about 2/3 the price of an A1. I’ve shot wildlife, sports and performance with it, but I’m not a pro so is good enough for my needs 😊
Hi! What would you recommend for desert/offroad photography and videography? There is a bunch of LED lighting at night. It's my first camera so I'm looking for something easy to learn but will also offer great results.
possibly the RX10 Mark II? This would keep all dust off the sensor because it's sealed up but it probably wouldn't work well at night when they are racing. Sounds like a great place to be with fast primes (135, 50, 35GM's).
Im an amateur, who shoots my daughters soccer academy team. Would you recommend the new Sony 70-200 F4 II the 2.8 II or the 70-200 2.8 version 1? I don't get paid to shoot btw
for high end Hollywood productions where there is always great lighting, A1. but if you are sometimes stuck shooting under cheap LED lighting in smaller theater venues, A9III will get you through with no banding or flicker issues.
I would love it if Sony released a stacked, or even global APS-C sensor in an A9 style body, something like 30 mp. I think that would sell well for wildlife.
How about a 26MP APS-C sensor? Well that's what you get when you crop a 61MP FF sensor. And that camera would be better because it could switch between FF and APS-C. So what you really want is a stacked A7R5.
@@PMRTV I would even be okay if they wanted to thumb it down to less than what the A1 does. Maybe 15 frames a second to protect that line. I love my Sony cameras but it's hard not to see every release from Canon and Nikon is doing 20 and 30 frames a second now
The existing (and somewhat old) RX10 Mark IV has a stacked sensor and still does a great job. I wish they would bring out refreshed RX10 Mark V. As long as we're dreaming, how about the RX10 with a curved sensor??!!
I spent the better part of an evening doing both of my bodies. I ended up buying a refurb PC laptop on Amazon to get to 2.01, then used an SD card to get to 2.02. So far so good!!!
I have used 3 Sony bodies for sports. A7iv is very limiting, to say the least. Tracking is a joke : excellent in the EVF, lost for the pics. Long story short , I used it at 6 FPS and fixed spot or sometimes zone for about 80 % sharps. You can take great pics but you will miss plenty. A6700 is unpredictable. Sometimes great hit rate but missing the key shots of the winner , sometimes plenty of shots slightly misfocused. But I liked this cute camera. A1 is the solution. 98% hit rate with 1.5% user error.
If you had to choose one between the A1 and the A9III, which one would it be? I can afford only one by trading in equipment. And that’s the question that has been been giving me pause. With the release of the A9III and its global shutter in a 35mm size sensor, I feel like scanning digital sensors like the A1 are dated technologies. We now have the opportunity to capture the moment in time when it happens with a global shutter. This is unlike scanning sensors that do not capture the exact moment through its sensor, no matter how minuscule the time difference is. Global shutter, as you mentioned also negates technical limitations like banding, flash sync issues, jello effect in video, etc in scanning sensors. This makes the A9III not just a great sports and action camera but a great hybrid, for general use photo and video reportage. I feel extremely reluctant to purchase older limiting technology when a global shutter camera is cheaper than the A1. This makes the A1 obsolete to me. And yes I still have 2*A7R3 bodies. I feel that the sensor on the A7R3 is the best scanning sensor made for dynamic range and noise levels. The output from these sensors are simply superior to the A1 or I would have replaced them with the A1.
I’m not sure where you get the info that the a7r3 has a better sensor than the A1. Anyways the A1 is better for low light situations and heavy cropping than the A9iii The a9iii only downside is slightly worse dynamic range, and high base iso of 250 Since you came from the a7r3, the A1 50mp will be very similar in terms of mp count so you can crop in no problem. The a9iii has 24 which is fine for light cropping. If you were to buy them brand new, I’ll go for the a9iii. I only recommend buying the a1 used at around 4500 or so
Hi! My question is: how do i flash in for example 1/80000 in daylight without using "H" (high flash sync) with my Godox X2T + AD200. Without "H" i only get to 1/500 with my A9III. Thanks
I'm undecided on which lens to buy first, 70 200 2.8, 100-400. I dont know which zoom is ideal for high school baseball. I feel 70 200 might be too short?? Eventually I would like the 300 2.8 but I've never used a fixed lens when shooting sports. In your opinion, which lens should I start with. (I currently shoot Canon but am switching to Sony).
here a sony shooter for more than 12 years.... if you are rich then a9iii or a1. if you are not rich then canon a6 a5 a7 or a8 wirh a old lens ed to new rf lens adaptor would be budget friendlier
I would like to know how I can trun my love for photograph, in to some cash as I have invested almost 200 K in photography in the last five years I need help I’ve never made a penny with it, but I love all aspects of photography. I love sports landscaping, wildlife portrait. I need someone to explain to me how to start charging and booking clients.before my wife leaves me,lol she said she could fly to the moon before I would ever get my money back. Who knew cameras and lens, and lighting could be so expensive. Help help help I need your help. I love all your work.
My a7Riv has way better focus than my a7Riii did. I can use it with great results shooting diving osprey. i could never do that with the a7Riii Not to the levels of my a9.
Compared to Sony A1, Canon R3, R5, Nikon Z8, Z9. All reviews mention low dynamic range and 2 stops poorer noise performance. Please check out dpreview and other reviews.
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Informative video, thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Love the video. Many ask about this, I always point them to the a7iii, especially for beginners starting out.
it's really the best value for sure... and plenty of them used out there. But then there is the chance of getting one and blowing out the shutter... this is why I tell people on a budget that the A7IV is worth the extra cash (or better yet a used A9).
Hi! I loved this video. Unfortunately, my beloved a6600 was damaged beyond repair, so I’m looking to upgrade. I used it for beginner-level sports photography but found it wasn’t quite fast enough for my needs. I also create content for social media and educational purposes, as well as photograph my work since I’m a tattoo artist and medical aesthetician. I should mention that I often shoot in very low light or natural lighting. Which camera would you recommend that could handle all of these tasks?
Oh and I also have the ZV E10
If you plan to stay APS-C, the A6700 is a huge upgrade from the A6600 but... if you want to move to Full Frame, the A7IV is the best bang for the buck, though still only 10 fps for sports. After that, A9II gets you into the real sports camera segment with 20 fps and anti-flicker but it will constrain you to about 9 fps. A9III and A1 are really expensive at $6K and $6.5K, respectively. I'd rather see you go to the A7IV and spend extra $ on glass, which is ultimately more important anyways... Did I confuse you? Welcome to my world where there are many answers in the Sony ecosystem... :)
@ Thank you for getting back to me! You’re actually the first RUclipsr who has ever responded to my questions, and I truly appreciate it. Your explanation wasn’t confusing at all. I’m currently considering the a7IV because it feels more aligned with my experience. I’d say I’m still learning and not quite at the level of the a9III-though that’s my dream camera. I’ve also thought about just going for the a9III to challenge myself and improve my photography and videography skills.
@@m13mina A7IV will give you a great entry into the more plentiful glass on the ff side of Sony and a ton of lenses in the aftermarket. You cannot go wrong with the sensor inside. Glad you find my channel, come back often!
@ I’m also considering the Sony a7siii or FX3. What are your thoughts on those?
I get a fair amount of parents asking me what I would recommend they buy to shoot their kids playing sports, and I typically direct them towards the venerable A9. You can’t go wrong with the price and it’s still a stellar camera paired with the 70-200 or 100-400. Great video!
100% my friend!!!
I don't like its image quality. But I love its performance.
Very informative video! Thanks Patrick.
Very welcome
Cant wait until for the A1 MK2 comes out to see what new features it will have, Love my A1 and also have 2 A7IV and A6000 - have debated on getting the A9111 but think i'll wait to see the updated A1 has to offer. Great Channel by the way Del from UK
thanks so much!!!
I shoot motorsports (semi-pro) with an A9 but can't justify getting an A1. I've really wanted the ability to punch in (even using a 600mm) more than what the 24mp A9 can provide. After a great deal of in depth (technical) research, I ended up with a 6700. It has been great so far. Only caveat (as you would expect) is it has to be a (mostly) sunny day to get the best out of the sensor. But since I only shoot outdoors, it's not a problem. Only wish the body would support 2 cards and FTP transfer.
Definitely hope a video like this is coming on lenses pretty soon! Hopefully with some Tamron/Sigma alternatives as well
A9iii is simply amazing So many things said about this camera but seriously just expose correctly and the results are incredible. 24 megapixels is plenty as long as you get close enough to fill the frame which is 90% of the time. I reserve the A1s for situations where I expect to crop. Sony just nailed it over the last 3 years
I appreciated you mentioning that you use the A1 for food photography, I use the A1 for a wide range of assignments as a commercial photographer. In studio, I use it for product - tethered to C1 and paired with a Cambo Actus Mini using a Sinar Sinaron Digital 100mm HR f4 lens (a 20 plus years old lens), it renders extremely sharp and color accurate images in this configuration. I also do a lot of environmental portraits with the A1 using Sony GM lenses. I'm in the Portland area where Nike, Adidas and a few other sports, footwear and apparel companies are based so I also shoot some action shots for sports product with the A1. It's a good camera for a wide range of my clients. Do you have an opinion on the A1 as a video hybrid camera?
the video side of the A1 is excellent. The super fast readout of the sensor helps in doing pans and keeps jello to a minimum, at least in full-frame terms. The 10 bit video functionality of the A1 and the options for S-log or Cinetone-S make it a fantastic choice. The A9III still beats it out for extreme action with 0 distortion, but then again the A9III cannot manage 8K like the A1. the A1 is an awesome piece of gear made even more valuable if you shoot stills and motion. No question!
I still use the a7c for hybrid motorsports, easy in the backpack for riding. The evf is too small though! Now have the a7siii. Thinking of finally going a9iii for the global shutter. And cameras are cheap in japan now.
it's amazing!!!
I use a7iv E-Shutter for most of my photos. Except for indoor venues or when I need to reduce any rolling shutter artifacts in my images.
Well now! Look at that!! Thanks PM-R!!!
ask and it shall be given... sometimes
PM-R thanks for the video. I also own two A1’s but still upgraded my R body and bought a A7RV for non sports. Now however you turned me own to the A7CII and A7RC for smaller travel cameras. Love them all but wish the compact C bodies had full mechanical shutters like the A6700 which I bought before the newer compact C bodies came out and wondering if I should keep it at this point? What do you think? Take care.
Thank you for your video! I have been shooting wildlife and kids sports with my A7RV for about 6 months. It could be better for action, but it works okay. However, I recently acquired an A7CR, which I also love. I buy ALL my cameras used on eBay when I can find a really good deal, so I came across both of these cameras because I got them for really cheap. Now that I have the a7CR, I am second-guessing whether I should keep the A7RV.
What sports camera would you recommend I purchase to replace the A7RV and pair well with my A7CR? I have been eyeing the A1, but it is still expensive, and I wonder if they will come out with an A1ii soon. I would appreciate your suggestions!
you might find an A9II as your sports body
I'd say that the A9III has the edge over the A1 because of pre-capture mostly, but also 120fps, and whenever there are lighting issues (like LED panels), well the global shutter solves that. However, if the lighting conditions are fine and you don't need pre-capture and 30fps is enough then the A1 is better, but that's already 3 "ifs"!
I shoot a lot of field sports and can’t give up my A1 even though my A93 has better focus and more FPS. The cropping ability of the A1 is such an advantage…if the A93 had a 33 or 40mp ish sensor it would be game over in favor of the A93. I assume the A2 will be the ultimate solution to all concerns. 😮
100%
I do use the a7cr for sports. I shoot in lossless raw and/or jpeg and 8 fps is enough for a hobbiest. I will also shoot in APAC mode to keep the buffer from filling up to fast ..
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Hi there! Thank you for video! Id like to ask is a9 mark I so much better in terms of autofocus? and what about fast autofocus zoom lenses? Ihave 24-240 with my A7iii, I shoot drifting, and i cant say what is slow in my setup, a7iii or 24-240. What lens do you recomend to shoot fast action with a7iii for now and for a9iii for the best perfomance? Thanks!
Awesome video, thank you! Which Sony full frame would be similar to the tech in the A6700? I bought the A6700 to shoot photos and short videos of my teens full pitch soccer games and practices (day and night), plus to shoot some travel, family stuff. I suspect once I learn the camera, I will get paid bookings from other parents. The A6700 is FANTASTIC but it feels like a brick ergonomically and the EVF on the left and so small is quite uncomfortable; I cant see well what Im shooting and vertical hold is awkward bc the EVF is on left (I dont shoot looking at LCD). I need a bigger EVF and in the middle. But the FF Sonys would loose the ASP crop! Looking into a Canon R7 but I hear the Canon lenses are a lot heavier, more expensive, not as good as Sony lenses....? Or perhaps which SONY FF though Id loose the crop.......? What should I do? Help lol. What lens range should I start with? Is the Sony 70-350 good enough for soccer or just do 100-400? Thanks! @PMRTV
A7IV is closest to A6700
Thanks, Patrick. Good overview of the various generations of Sony cameras. I have the A7 IV, which I generally love, but I always struggle shooting fast shutter speeds under LED lighting. Even with mechanical shutter and anti-flicker turned on, I still get lots of banding that renders the images unusable. Ironically, my old RX10 IV has no issue with this due to having a stacked sensor (like the A1). Any suggestions for avoiding this LED banding with the A7 IV?
BTW, I dream of Sony introducing the next generation RX10. I hear many people speculate it may never happen due to Sony's fears of the RX10 cannibalizing the other products. I disagree with this thought as, for me, the RX10 was the gateway that brought me into the Sony system and away from Canon.
Thx Patrick…appreciate your effort! Since you have both A1 and A93…how would you use them with what lens to shoot outdoor field sports like soccer or American football as I assume you are at least a 2 camera shooter at these types of events.
GREAT question. I would use the A1 on the longer lens for the outfield so I could punch in and get tight images and then I'd use the A9III for the infield with either 70-200GMII or 300GM where the added speed of AF and pre-cog feature would be more useful.
@@PMRTVgood advice…thx!
when will we see you do a game with the A1 and the A9III to see how they do against each other at a football game or vollyball since its those sports season ....cuz i am thinking of buying a second camera and i own the a9iii now but think having the A1 would be good second camera or just buy another a9iii ? cuz i can get good price on used A1 now around $4K
I've been using the A1 for the camera around my neck only. I use the A9III's for the 300GM and 600GM.
Great info, love your videos! I would appreciate your opinion. I'm a complete amateur and basically only shoot rec baseball games (full auto mode). Currently use a A6400 which I enjoy, but stuggles with low light using a 70-200 f4 OSSi. Would the 70-200 F2.8 OSSii make a big difference in low light performance or I'm I better off upgrading to the A7iv? Thank you
You also have to consider that with switching to fullframe you will loose quite a bit of reach. Depending on how close you are to your subjects that might be a deal breaker. i would say getting the f2.8 lens is the slightly better option. You can later always upgrade to another camera with possibly a 1.4x teleconverter as the lens will last you quite a bit longer than an A7IV would.
I have been using the A7III for shooting sports for the last 3 years, I no professional but do have lots of experience. Id like to upgrade and looking at the a7iv . I only have a 70 to 180 2.8 but punch in to apsc mode to get more reach however i still have to punch in in post. I am open to any suggestions on what my best and budget friendly move would be to upgrade .
I've used both the A7III and A7IV a bit for sports shooting and the IV is an upgrade in terms of croppability, autofocus and usability as well. Although it will not be a huge jump in most categories. If you are looking for more reach, I would actually suggest getting an A6700, which still has better autofocus than the AIV, since it has the "AI" upgrade, that the newer cameras have. It's basically a tradeoff. Do you want better AF, slighty more frames per second (on paper 10 vs 11) and more reach (14 MP in aps-c for the A7IV and 26 MP for the A6700), which are all important for sports. On the other side the A7IV has the better EVF, slightly larger grip, two card slots, a joystick and a fullframe sensor if you have closer subjects.
Well I’m happy as I have an A6700, A9, A7IV and A93. I skipped the A1 as it was out of my price bracket, don’t do video except when hit the record button by mistake! So couldn’t justify. And the A7R5 allows one to crop in (punch in?) and is about 2/3 the price of an A1. I’ve shot wildlife, sports and performance with it, but I’m not a pro so is good enough for my needs 😊
Which one will be better for plane spotting with telelens 400mm or 600mm A7iii or A7 iv ?
Any idea when the A1-2 will be coming?
no idea but can't imagine what they will do with that one!!!
Hi! What would you recommend for desert/offroad photography and videography? There is a bunch of LED lighting at night. It's my first camera so I'm looking for something easy to learn but will also offer great results.
possibly the RX10 Mark II? This would keep all dust off the sensor because it's sealed up but it probably wouldn't work well at night when they are racing. Sounds like a great place to be with fast primes (135, 50, 35GM's).
Im an amateur, who shoots my daughters soccer academy team. Would you recommend the new Sony 70-200 F4 II the 2.8 II or the 70-200 2.8 version 1? I don't get paid to shoot btw
I went with the Sony 70-200mm 2.8 ii and love this lens the only thing I wish it had is the macro on it but really love this lens with my Sony A7R V
I know this is out of your wheelhouse, but which cameras would you recommend for threatre and film unit stills?
for high end Hollywood productions where there is always great lighting, A1. but if you are sometimes stuck shooting under cheap LED lighting in smaller theater venues, A9III will get you through with no banding or flicker issues.
@@PMRTVthank you. Small low budget indie films so far and they seem to like to shoot in near darkness! 😅
I would love it if Sony released a stacked, or even global APS-C sensor in an A9 style body, something like 30 mp. I think that would sell well for wildlife.
How about a 26MP APS-C sensor? Well that's what you get when you crop a 61MP FF sensor. And that camera would be better because it could switch between FF and APS-C. So what you really want is a stacked A7R5.
YES YES YES YES YES LOL
100%. I keep asking them about this.
@@PMRTV I would even be okay if they wanted to thumb it down to less than what the A1 does. Maybe 15 frames a second to protect that line. I love my Sony cameras but it's hard not to see every release from Canon and Nikon is doing 20 and 30 frames a second now
The existing (and somewhat old) RX10 Mark IV has a stacked sensor and still does a great job. I wish they would bring out refreshed RX10 Mark V.
As long as we're dreaming, how about the RX10 with a curved sensor??!!
A9III Base ISO is 250 may pose a challenge in areas with low light conditions and needing to freeze the action at high shutter speeds
Have you updated your a1 yet? I have not and don’t plan on updating. 1.35 works just fine for me.
I spent the better part of an evening doing both of my bodies. I ended up buying a refurb PC laptop on Amazon to get to 2.01, then used an SD card to get to 2.02. So far so good!!!
🎉good video but a bit misleading. The a7iv can only do 6-8 fps in uncompressed raw.
sports shooters shoot only jpg or HIF files.
@@PMRTV I shoot wildlife and need raw. Everyone else I know is using r5. I can't afford a1 and a9iii is not enough megapixels for punch in
Sony APSC Stacked sensor PLEASE!
oh man!! that would be great :)
I have used 3 Sony bodies for sports.
A7iv is very limiting, to say the least. Tracking is a joke : excellent in the EVF, lost for the pics. Long story short , I used it at 6 FPS and fixed spot or sometimes zone for about 80 % sharps. You can take great pics but you will miss plenty.
A6700 is unpredictable. Sometimes great hit rate but missing the key shots of the winner , sometimes plenty of shots slightly misfocused. But I liked this cute camera.
A1 is the solution. 98% hit rate with 1.5% user error.
what lens were u using on the A7IV when you got those results???
@@PMRTV 70 200 f2.8 GMii for all cameras
Which Sony body would you recommend in the A7 range for indoor and outdoor sports along with landscape and wildlife? Would it be the Sony A7IV
A7IV, A9II, A9III
If you had to choose one between the A1 and the A9III, which one would it be? I can afford only one by trading in equipment. And that’s the question that has been been giving me pause.
With the release of the A9III and its global shutter in a 35mm size sensor, I feel like scanning digital sensors like the A1 are dated technologies. We now have the opportunity to capture the moment in time when it happens with a global shutter. This is unlike scanning sensors that do not capture the exact moment through its sensor, no matter how minuscule the time difference is.
Global shutter, as you mentioned also negates technical limitations like banding, flash sync issues, jello effect in video, etc in scanning sensors. This makes the A9III not just a great sports and action camera but a great hybrid, for general use photo and video reportage.
I feel extremely reluctant to purchase older limiting technology when a global shutter camera is cheaper than the A1. This makes the A1 obsolete to me.
And yes I still have 2*A7R3 bodies. I feel that the sensor on the A7R3 is the best scanning sensor made for dynamic range and noise levels. The output from these sensors are simply superior to the A1 or I would have replaced them with the A1.
I’m not sure where you get the info that the a7r3 has a better sensor than the A1.
Anyways the A1 is better for low light situations and heavy cropping than the A9iii
The a9iii only downside is slightly worse dynamic range, and high base iso of 250
Since you came from the a7r3, the A1 50mp will be very similar in terms of mp count so you can crop in no problem. The a9iii has 24 which is fine for light cropping.
If you were to buy them brand new, I’ll go for the a9iii. I only recommend buying the a1 used at around 4500 or so
Would your ranking change when it comes to video?
oooohhhh... great video idea... yes, a little :)
Would you suggest a used A7.3 or A7R III or A7S III for college sports.
used a9 or a9II would be best
Hi! My question is: how do i flash in for example 1/80000 in daylight without using "H" (high flash sync) with my Godox X2T + AD200. Without "H" i only get to 1/500 with my A9III. Thanks
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Is there any truth to the rumor I'm hearing that the mps drops from 25 mps as you throttle back on the shutter speeds ?
Which would be the ideal camera and lens combo for shooting high school baseball?
it depends on your budget... can you clue me in there?
No budget. I take pics of my son's games. I would like to take pics along the sidelines (usually have to shoot thru the fence).
Full frame
I'm undecided on which lens to buy first, 70 200 2.8, 100-400. I dont know which zoom is ideal for high school baseball. I feel 70 200 might be too short?? Eventually I would like the 300 2.8 but I've never used a fixed lens when shooting sports. In your opinion, which lens should I start with. (I currently shoot Canon but am switching to Sony).
I only use one camera.
here a sony shooter for more than 12 years.... if you are rich then a9iii or a1. if you are not rich then canon a6 a5 a7 or a8 wirh a old lens ed to new rf lens adaptor would be budget friendlier
Canon r6 r5 r7 r8* 👍
also a7 c ii has shutter speed 4000 in mechanical...
I would like to know how I can trun my love for photograph, in to some cash as I have invested almost 200 K in photography in the last five years I need help I’ve never made a penny with it, but I love all aspects of photography. I love sports landscaping, wildlife portrait. I need someone to explain to me how to start charging and booking clients.before my wife leaves me,lol she said she could fly to the moon before I would ever get my money back. Who knew cameras and lens, and lighting could be so expensive. Help help help I need your help. I love all your work.
My a7Riv has way better focus than my a7Riii did. I can use it with great results shooting diving osprey. i could never do that with the a7Riii Not to the levels of my a9.
glad you are getting those results. Maybe mine was just bad???
A9iii not good for night sports because of low dynamic range/high ISO noise.
I disagree. Why do you think that, and compared to what other camera?
Compared to Sony A1, Canon R3, R5, Nikon Z8, Z9. All reviews mention low dynamic range and 2 stops poorer noise performance. Please check out dpreview and other reviews.