Let me give you a little detail on what I mean by "everyone was wrong about the Sony a1 II". The a1 was a revolution, the a1 II in no way was gong to follow that up with another revolution. When the a9 III came out, I said the a1 II needed three things. The a9 III body, the same ai processor and pre-capture. The a1 II got all three. I know some people think a firmware update could have been added to the a1 to give it pre-capture and other things, but that wasn't the case. The a1 II is a fantastic camera that I feel is slightly too expensive compared to some of it's counterparts. The 30 FPS at 50 megapixels is still nothing to sneeze at, with great af and pre-capture. A lot of people got it wrong, and get it wrong in their "reviews".
It's the problem with RUclips watchers and not working professionals, they've been spoiled by big releases and a new iphone every year so even though it was a good update and helps tremendously with useability.. They harp Z8 and R5 Mk II in the comments when they only own a M50 or a7 III and think every release has to be a home run.
@ the good buy will be when Sony adjusts the current a1’s price .. I bought mine 2 years ago for $5495 or so open box…. I’d say B&H will run it as an EDU discount for $4995 eventually
I genuinely don't think we'll get another "shock and awe" feeling from a prosumer camera for at least the next 10 or so years. We know that more global shutter cameras will be coming, their image quality will be improved, all of the ai features seem standard now and are expected to be on any future cameras. There's not much currently to really give that level of jump ahead at this point. Faster, more capacity, and more accuracy are the things that hardware improvements will render over the next few years.
Just my opinion, but I think they released the wrong camera at this moment in time. They were better off releasing the Sony A75 or the Sony A7S4, especially before Xmas. The A1 Mk II is way out of most people's budget.
A7 IV is more than enough for me😅 I cant imagine myself spending more than 3K for a body only, I paired up my a7iv with the tamron 28-75 and 70-180 2.8 and thats really all ive ever needed to do the jobs ive had over the years
It may be way out of some people’s budget but the price of the A1 when release back in 2021 was $6500 / £6500 with inflation this would be around $7300/ £7300 today. The original A1 sold well at this price so why won’t this upgraded A1ii sell at a lower price than the release price of the original. I will definitely be getting one.
I really don't get the people calling for an A7SIV. The SIII is still a beast of a camera. Amazing sensor, really good AF, it has basically all the features you could wish for...
There are no more reasons for an A7SIV anymore. FX3 took over the video department now. A7Siii is the last video camera from Sony's A7S series. And there is no reason for an A7V right now or next year. A7IV is still a very good camera to use for both photo and video.
@@masterinicoplus Nikon kills it with their lens sales to if your into the PF long lens line for wildlife. Depends if you can live with the less than 95% nailed focus. I’m still shooting a Nikon DSLR & might purchase one not to loose out on my F-mount glass& then if need be, try Sony or Canon with one long prime for wildlife if need be. Not a pro but don’t want to settle for less either.
To the comment “unless you’ve used all these cameras” i can chime in. I owned a z8 and sold it because the auto focus wasn’t for me. I wanted 8k 60 for cropping for real estate video. I have owned an a1 since it came out. Currently own an a9iii and r5ii and just picked up the r1 yesterday. The r5ii autofocus is better than the a9iii, the ai auto detect mode is next level it seamlessly switches which is nice for weddings going from bride or groom to maybe their pet or the car they pull up in. The oversampled video on the a9iii is underrated and makes the a1 footage looks soft. I think the a9iii is their best video camera as far as no rolling shutter and oversampled image. The r1 has a dual base iso of 12800 in video and the photos look so clean at high iso I couldn’t believe it. R1 video is better than the r5ii. Before someone rips my head off and yells 8k. The 8k is in raw and unless you know how to really work with raw footage you’re going to go down to 4k which is NOT oversampled at 60 or 120. R1 is oversampled 24/30/60 and then has 6k raw up to 60 fps. I find the a1 photos to be my favorite in reasonable lighting. The r1 the best overall and low light video. The a9iii best at video in reasonable lighting. My gripe with the r1 is that unless I’m missing something there is no Ai auto subject detect which the r5ii has. You don’t have to agree but I’ve used Al these cameras and currently own the 3 mentioned. I have not used an a1ii yet so I can’t compare that. Hope this helps someone and Jared give me your thoughts on my take. Without savagely ripping it apart. Cheers 🎉
@@Darkhorsemultimedia1 well said. We need more pros commenting and offering solid info and usage then the RUclips watchers and FaceSpace/instaTok media creators reading specs and downing every other camera they buy each month according to spec sheets. Thank you!
As an assuming user and switching from Nikon mirrorless with their first generation cameras, when they came out with. I switched over to Sony and been really happy with my decision. I do have the Sony A7RV, A7iv, and the original a9. I wanted to see what the new A1ii came out if it was gonna be priced any lower to compete with the amazing canon r5ii. The camera and it specs really impressed me and I am not brand loyal. I’m just invested into Sony. But I will have to agree with Jared that the new A1ii is way overpriced. I am thinking about either picking up a used A1 or branch over to Canon and try out the new R5 mark two and tested it out.
man i used to watch your videos like 10 years ago, along with DRTV and Tony and Chelsey. I found them kinda interesting and funny. I had an impression you are very Nikon guy, maybe that's the case. And then you have disappeared from my feed for a decade. Just now when i see a big afro on my suggested feed i feel such a throwback. I respect you for running this show for so long and not giving up
I'm a landscape photographer. While I use exclusively Canon L glass, and with one exception, I don't use f/2 or f/2.8 lenses because I often have to hike to get my shots, and that glass is just too damned big and heavy, especially when combined with everything else I have to carry. I also don't often shoot wide open, instead opting for more depth of field, so my f/4 L glass is just fine. When I'm just out for a hike, I carry a R50 and 18-150 RF-S lens, and have gotten great sellable shots with it when I've stumbled upon something I couldn't pass up. I'm glad you made it clear that while the bigger, faster glass is great, not everyone needs it, nor should they spend that kind of money.
Living with its autofocus is pretty easy. If anyone can't get a good hit rate with the Z8 it's not the camera. It's half the price of the A1ii and will deliver the same images.
@@kalimarus I found I had to constantly change the AF mode throughout the day to get the best out of it. My copy would occasionally miss focus, not often but when you shoot for a living it was enough to be a concern. I sold it after a group shot (6 people) in decent light at f4 was off. Shutter speed was 1/500 and the camera indicated it had the eye. So I sold it and got the A1. When I retire I will sell all my Sony gear and get NIKON :)
Thanks Jared... please give us some in depth reviews and comparisons between the A1II and R1 and R5mkii like some of your other videos. It's always interesting to get the views of someone that has shot all 3 major makes.
$ony is too greedy.. They still assume they are the only player in mirrorless and I believe their management never try Canon/Nikon cameras. As an A1 user, I wont upgrade to A1ii.
Cellular for under fifty bucks? Sony should leverage what they know and put 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon X80 chips in their pro cameras. X35 (smartwatches) if power consumption is an issue. Industry estimates suggest that high-end smartphone integrated CPU/GPU/modem chipset can range from $40 to $60 per unit. The X80 is modem only and likely cheaper again. Heck, they could put it in all of the A1/A9/A7 cameras, and, if they want to go all out, enable the X80 satellite communications on the A1. For flagship models like the A1III and A9IV, a 5G chipset would be transformative. Instant image transfers to cloud services or FTP could support live shooting, selective transfers during playback, time-lapse, interval shooting, and even client collaboration. Imagine integrating a "find my camera" feature tied to GPS for theft prevention. Sony, you're the only camera company with a phone division-leverage that! It's a stretch, but by integrating Graph API or FTP-to-API bridges (e.g. Zapier or Make (Integromat), Sony cameras would become more versatile, allowing professionals to bypass traditional post-processing bottlenecks and share their work instantly. Adding a custom button for these uploads makes the process seamless-"shoot, select, post, bam!" On the more serious side, upload selected images to Reuters FTP servers, Getty, or API endpoints in real time. Time is money.
I don't use Sony but I believe their cameras are great. I love my new R5 II for bird/wildlife photography. Hey Jared, would you compare the A9III with the R1? That will be interesting.
@5:37. Thank you for saying this! I juggle photography, guitar and woodworking as hobbies and have to remind myself of this every day. SHOOT/PLAY/BUILD MORE with what I have and fret less about having top of the line. Pro gear does nothing if it drains your wallet to the point of debt and it just sits on a shelf or gets used by someone who has never put in the work toreally learn to use their gear.
Agreed. I’d been waiting for two years or so for the a1 ii thinking it will be expensive but you’re right, $6500 is too much! I would go for it at $5000.
When you compare the A1 ii prove to the R5ii, which has similar MP’s, similar fps, similar AF performance, similar pre capture, similar great body….then yes, it does make the A1 ii seem about 2k over priced. HOWEVER, the same could be said comparing the R5ii to the, ‘even more expensive than the A1 ii’, Canon R1…..and yet you didn’t mention that 🤔 Most cameras seem over priced to me these days though.
Right now it seems like its too expensive but i could see Sony release far more updates for this second version A1. Sony spent this past year neglecting pros and going hard on content creators. But this coming year we'll see an FX9ii and maybe an FX3ii as well. The original A1 seems to me like the A7R series. The A7Riv debuted the sensor, the V boosted the features. Same with the A1 and its sequel.
Being a flagship, it should be the most expensive model in the lineup, so pricing it $500 higher than the a9 III seems fair. The issue is with the a9 III's price. Sony hasn't offered enough with the a1 II to justify its flagship status. At least the a9 III has a global shutter and 120fps.
It’s already the flagship and as an A1 user the upgrade includes the main items that I wanted and the price is actually lower than the release price of the original A1 back in 2021.
A couple of years ago, I decided to invest in the Sony A1, which I still consider a fantastic camera. I can't afford the Sony A1-II (rather invest in glass at this stage of my life) and wouldn't buy it even if I could, as I don't feel the need to constantly chase the latest upgrades in camera bodies regardless of manufacturer. My focus is on photography itself. I come here mainly to hear Jared's insights on the latest cameras from various manufacturers, and I've always appreciated his perspectives, especially when it comes to Canon which I would switch to if I could afford it.
Agreed concerning the a1ii and its pricing. The Canon R5ii is its closest SPEC competitor . . . but the price of the a1ii is clearly around $2k too high! Perhaps Sony just prefers making a TON of profit on each of a few units instead a little profit on each of a ton of units. see also, CF-Express type-A cards!
Do people like you just believe it's impossible to spend more than $4000 in the process of making a camera? Or what is your problem. The logic is so not there. Just because you don't like the price doesn't mean it's overpriced.
Why is it so expensive? Same sensor as A1, so no development cost, same body as A9iii, so again shared costs. Firmware more or less the same as A1. It should be 2000 less. R5ii is its main competitor.
Autofocus is just good on all of these and nobody is going to struggle getting in focus shots of anything. The difference is your doing the same thing with the Z8 for 3000 less dollars and that money can go into some nice glass.
I used the A1 II today at creative space and there were times the autofocus would not be able to find the models I was photographing. I don't have much issues with Canon autofocus so I agree with you Jared
in my opinion they shouldve added a 60fps burst in apsc crop, since it would be around 21mp. This would’ve competed much better against the 40fps 24mp from the r1, while also giving you more reach. Being stuck at 30fps in full resolution isnt always necessary, and im sure they can implement this since they can do 8k at high fps already
Spot on about the price of the a1 II- it’s one thing to charge $6k for tech no one else has (a9iii), but tone deaf to charge $2k more than everyone else for tech that everyone has caught up to.
The price of the Sony A1 II is undeniably too high, especially considering that many of the new features in this version could have been released as updates for the previous generation, as other more customer-oriented brands often do. For the first time in many years, I find myself seriously considering switching brands.
The only feature that could have been added as a firmware update is the precapture. You can't add the ai auto focus, the a9iii body, or the 4 axis screen, and those are the biggest updates.
I checked with my doctors and they have said that I need both my kidneys so can’t sell them both to be able to afford a second mortgage to buy this camera!
I’m a dual system shooter and Currently own 2 x Sony A1 and a Canon R5. Plan on selling one A1. Should I take the ~ $4000 and get an A1 II or a Canon R5 Mark II and also sell my EOS R5 Mark I ? Or should I just give up on owning both systems since I no longer shoot professionally. Really haven’t for a long time. If I were to go back to shooting only one system should I choose Sony or Canon? Thank you and take care.
Are you really on the fence ? I have a R5 and R5ii. I shoot astro, and I know about the A1 still has a partial star eating problem with the raw files (jpeg, meh). Seems like Sonys raw is not actually pure raw, and seems like there is so kind of auto noise reduction / hot pixel removal, unknown to most users. Most users are fine with this, but not me, I want to see all my stars, and I can stack to reduce noise if I want to. I have not seen a serious analysis of any potential star eating issues with the A1ii. The A1ii body is bigger, great . The A1 was too tight and cramped for my hands. In the long term, the A1ii smaller 46mm flange size could limit good 10mm rectilinear glass. Canon and Nikon both use 52mm flange. I love shooting on my Canon 10-20mm f4 @ 10mm - stars are sharp to the corners at f4. This is an ideal size for milkyway landscapes imo. There is not an eqivalent quality 10mm rectilinear for Sony atm. In the short term, the R5ii has better af - finds birds, and holds birds when tracking past obtructions much better than the A1ii If you shoot video, shooting 8k60 should be the standard now - most display devices are 60fps, and down sampling to 4k at the end of editing gives the best crispy detail. I dont beleive the A1ii can do 8k60 You choose.
@@nordic5490 Thank you. I guess it all depends on what you shoot. For instance you like Canon having a 10-20mm f/4 and 8k60. I don’t need either if those. What kept me shooting both was the fact that Sony offered real mirrorless primes at 14mm, 20mm, 24mm, and 35mm. For Canon they just said shoot with the primes adapted from EF which I did for awhile until Sony filled out their GM primes that were smaller. As I said I already own the A1 x2 and the Canon R5. Admit I’m on the fence to pay more for an A1 II, switch out the R5 and one of the A1’s for an R5 Mark II or add an A1 II instead. The only new feature I really want is pre-capture which I know I can get with either the R5 Mark II or the A1 II. If I go Canon it will cost me the same because I will have to spend the $2000 on the new RF 35/1.4 VLC or 24/1.4
@@nordic5490 For milky way photography I would rather have 3 more stops of light with a F1.4 prime lens at 14mm than a 10mm at F4. Or go with the Sigma 15mm F1.4 fisheye that is much wider than a 10mm rectilinear lens. Both the Sigma 14mm and 15mm lenses are very sharp as they are designed for astrophotography, but are not available for Canon. If I want something even wider, I can always stitch multiple shots together in post. I actually prefer using the 20mm lens and stitching in post to get more detail.
Anyone else know Jared was referring to the Billy Madison ‘Shut Up’ before they cut to the clip!? I visibly laughed out loud in public when they cut to it 😂 Top notch as always Fro!!!
Sony’s big challenge is that many of its shooters buy 3rd party cheaper lenses. This means they are more dependent on the profit margins of their bodies than Canon, Nikon, etc. Allowing other lens manufacturers to sell cheaper lenses to Sony shooters was great for growing its market share. But now Sony is paying the price for that strategy, with the benefits of, and incentive to, upgrade cameras becoming lower as technology advancements slow. And at Sony prices, the incentive to upgrade bodies became a whole lot lower for many.
I was so ready to buy the a1ii, I was sitting naked at my computer, getting ready to hit the button, but after there weren't even any video upgrades, I got a little sad. I then got really sad when I really thought about the price vs the R5 mkii and the Z8. As much as I want the precapture and the black out free shooting, I just can't justify spending that kind of money when I know other companies are offering the same specs or better for significantly less. $1000 less, I'd buy it up, but this just doesn't make sense.
A1 was overpriced as well, for Sony shooters this is just a rip off. I shoot Canon but I have a friend with the A1 and don't see why he has to pay over the top for a camera very similar to the R5 and now if he upgrades the A1 ii is way out of line with the R5 ii
Price will be a major issue in the success of this camera. Fortunately, I have no need for 30fps so my A7RV focuses and works just fine! If I did sports or something needing the 30=fps, I'd move to Canon.
Hey! R3 is still alive and Canon just came out with the R3 mark ii. And no, the A1-ii is price perfectly. If Sony was to price it at $6,000 usd or below, the A1 was lose so much resell value. To keep the resell value of these cameras high, gotta keep the normal price tag high as well.
Good luck with selling a used Sony canon or Nikon close to its new price- they all lose value out of the box. It’s not like owning and selling a used Leica- well maybe it is for their SL, Q and S cameras. Not their M cameras
@@ofeykalakar1 its still possible say $5,000 usd for a used A1 that is like 9/10 Mint condition. Like only 300 Mechanical shutter clicks and used for 6 months or so. Not only would you save $500 usd but also an additional $300 usd on tax. Anything of those cameras that have been used a lot like crazy, they are at half their values now.
I disagree. When I had the Z7 and you said the A7R4 was worlds better af I finally sold my Nikon gear and bought a Sony A7R4. It was almost identical af. Maybe 5% better in a few situations. So I just can’t believe you a second time. I will say Canon’s AI af that seems to find the person you want to track in a situation where there’s multiple faces looks great and I’d love to see Nikon develop AI af as well. I’m super curious to see how a Canon R5ii or R1 handles af at a wedding when there’s 10+ faces to choose from. Because so far all mirrorless seem to have issues not picking grandma or uncle in the seats as opposed to the bride walking down the aisle.
The R5 II is weak compared to the R3 in many ways. The R3 is better for any photography and the R5 I video is limited even though you have more options. The R5 II has 1/3 less Mbps data rates in most video codecs compared to the R3. So you have a faster stacked sensor in the R3 and stronger data rates on the R3. The R5 II can only do 350 Mbps at 4K 120p.
My R5ii shoots 8k60, the A1ii and the R3 do not. Most display devices are 60fps native, and this is why 60fps is the correct shooting frame rate for most purposes. This avois adding apnning and zooming judder when converting frame rates. Shooting exact 8k gives the best image quality when delivering at 4k. I suspect Sonys decision to stick with the much slower cfexA cards is why no 8k60. CfexB cards are at least 2x faster. My, R5ii has pre capture, where the R3 doesn't. Btw, I had a compact with precapture 12yrs ago ! My R5ii has better af than the R3, amd better than the A1ii - at oeast 3 birder A1ii reviewers have said that in the last week. So... why is the A1ii $4000 AUD more expensive here in Oz than the R5ii. Why ? I am a bird shooter, and the R5ii performs better than the A1ii
@@nordic5490 Have you used the R3? People that have not compared the R3 and R5 II are making comments that the R5 II is the better camera. The R5 II has more specs that's all. I used both. My issue with the R5 II is in 4K 120p the data rate is 350 Mbps compared to the R3 at 1080 Mbps. The specs on the R5 II at Canon USA doesn't even show data rates for 4K 120p. The R5 II also has lined-skipped 4K and the R3 is over sampled. Take a look at 4K Clog2 in 60p and see what data rate It gives you? The R1 is also knocked back at 4K 120p at 450 Mbps. My theory is at lower data rates 4K clog2 is not going to hold its dynamic range. You can shoot in RAW or 4K Fine that gives you higher data rates but limited in fps. I need to test out the R1 and see how they are handling video data rates.
@@nordic5490 60fps is not the preferred FPS. Why do you think 4K 120p is used? You need to goto video school my man. No one is shooting 8K to deliver 4K. Almost every outlet will not accept 4k deliverables. You can shoot it in whatever you want but 4K deliver is not happening these days. TV commercials are still 1080p, social is not 4K, etc.
@@nordic5490 What are you talking about? You haven't tested the A1 II. You haven't tested it on the R3 either. I have tested the R3 and R5 II and the AF is the same. The R3 has the better processor and can handle large data better with no overheating. The R5 II will display your time to record in yellow from the start which means you are are ready in over heating territory. Just look at the waring you get when you start the camera.
Love your channel Jared. Can you please make a video to compare the merits of the Canon 10-20 F4, 14-35 F4 and 15-35 F2.8. There's 3 lenses that would merit a comparison for landscape, seascape and portraits, especially as your initial videos are not now comparable, comparing the lens release dates. Btw I shoot architecture, landscape with the R62 with the Canon 24-105 F4L . I hope you can do it; meanwhile keep up the great work.
Compared to the Z9 and R5ii the price of the A1ii just doesn’t make sense. I get that they can’t just make it the same or like $500 more then the A7r V but I’m wondering if there’s a future for this camera. Is there really a real world need of those 14MP more? Maybe they’ll discontinue the R line to lower the price of the A1
Definitely out of my retired reach, very happy with my new a7r5 and a6700 my camera guy talked me onto the combo instead of the a1 when I traded in my a73 and a6600 and I saved 2k by the time I was all done over just an a1
Why both? A6700 is my walk-around body with usually the old Tamron 18 400 (adapted) or the Sigma 150 600 depending on hiking location . A7r5 because sometimes full frame is better
Let’s keep it simple - I bought my first Sony camera (the A1) July 2023 (just paid it off 😏) - as I switched from Nikon to Sony (after wasting $$$ on the “game changer” Filmmaker’s Kit they still doesn’t have Apple’s FCPX support 🤬) 1.) The A1 overheats on every video shoot. 2.) The firmware upgrades are corrupting the functionality if not BRICKING cameras 3.) Sony doesn’t care and is selling you upgrade camera… which will still overheat (because it doesn’t have the FX3 fan) and will soon be obsolete with the next camera released. Other than that - I got what I paid for in the Sony ecosystem - with two FX3s and the family of GM lenses!
Hi Bud. You look great man. I miss the good old 60D videos and shooting days. Just pulled it out after 15 years and the Cannon 60D and same like modes at that time were ahead of it's time. Kinnda like the PS3 comparatively. Happy to hear your familiar voice.
Modern cameras have advanced to a point where the term “flagship” is subjective and almost irrelevant. Technology has leveled the playing field, and all major brands now offer professional-grade cameras capable of achieving the same goals. Autofocus systems are excellent across the board, thanks to competition sparked by the Sony A1. The A1 II doesn’t move the needle much because the level of tech is already so high. Now, it’s all about which camera offers the best value for the price.
I have used the z9 and z8 but on canon side I have only used the canon r6 mark. 2 and my old A1 and A7Rmark 5 Sony is the best auto focus by a long ways but still haven’t used the r1
Well unfortunately someone did notice that I was not shooting with a l lens and that I was shooting with he said was an amateur lens. 70-300mm nano usm ii. It was $600 and brand new why would I pay $2,000 for the 70-200mm. Heavy and noticeable, I lose my focal length with 200mm. whereas the nano is 300mm focus is quick. I like it for my Canon EOS 90D
Have to agree Fro. I have the original A1 (two of em) and as a tour photographer they are BEASTLY! But that being said and with my current tour being canceled I don't see spending $6500 for this new version being worth it IMO. Don't get me wrong, I would love to have it, just can't see the reason to jump to it over my two A1 cameras at the moment. Totally bummed about our tour being canceled. Was going to invite you to come shoot the Aerosmith show as my guest when we were scheduled to play Philly for our Peace Out Tour!!!
Given inflation and the fact that the A1ii is positioned as a flagship or "tentpole" product, the price is more than justified. Just look at how expensive Subarus have become!
I thought the A1 was over priced. And I agree that in todays market the Sony A1 ll is 2000 dollars over priced. I dont think the size and weight of the new 28/70 f2 is lighter because it is six years newer. I think all of Canons glass is bigger and heavier than Sony because it has to be because of the bigger lens mount. Same with Nikon.
I agree that for the price, the Canon R5 Mark II is a more logical nad economical choice for very close to the same quality of camera body & similar performance.
I will agree that for today's market, and even using professional as a standard, the A 1 II is pretty much where you are taking it to. It is a great $4,000.00 priced Camera, and I would think that Sony could sell it for that amount. I am still not sure if Sony realizes that 3 main competitors have stepped up, and while not "perfect" in every way, they are getting there much faster than Sony might imagine !
If it's priced too high for you, it was NEVER MEANT FOR YOU. Jesus Christ why do broke people complain so much, either work for it, find it used or just get another camera. The one you currently own is doing the job or you. Also its priced the exact same as the previous A1 and due to a thing called inflation its actually cheaper than the first one.
You keep mentioning the fact Sony's lens is 6 years newer so it should be smaller and lighter. What's the excuse for Canon's 24/35/50 being years newer and still larger/heavier and still not as good than the Sony offerings that have been out for years? Talking about the A1ii like this is ridiculous. Sony's sensor tech is years ahead of where Canon is currently and let's not even talk about dynamic range ability. WTH am I even listening to??? Auto focus I'd bet is a wash also... Canon money truck just chillin at Jareds house. haha
I don’t think the A1 is mispriced, and while both the R5ii and Z8 have ostensibly competitive specs with the A1, there are some things that more professional photographers need that only the A1 has, such as 2.5GB Ethernet and two fast memory cards for backup , this determines that organizations such as the Associated Press specify the use of Sony A1 and A9, and at the same time, these organizations that are not short of money purchase, Sony is just enjoying the monopoly price, if Nikon one day becomes the exclusive camera of the Associated Press company, Nikon can also be sold at an expensive price.
I'm a full-time pro, and won't be buying the 28-70 f2. I will keep using my 24-70 f2.8 GM2. I need the 24mm wide end for tight spots and scenery. I'm no all that concerned about bokeh, because my background is a Caribbean island.
If I would use the specs of the A1II, I would not have a problem with the price tag. But I have no use for the speed and super-AF of the new camera. So I stay with my A7IV and A7RC, maybe replace the A7IV with the A7V next year.
It is overpriced, but that's coming from someone who will likely never buy a new camera. There are too many great cameras used. I have an A9 that I bought for $1,200. In a few years I'll buy an A9iii.
Are we really going to knock Sony for releasing a new A1 for the price of the old A1? What other brand or industry improves on their top model after a few years and it doesn't come with a price increase?
If you're making lots of money from photography upgrading to the latest cameras and lens is the most important thing lots of social media creator and professionals photographer get heavy discounts or tax returns deals
super happy with my r5 mkii ! sure, I would have preferred a 4 axis screen and an even better viewfinder.. still, I get lot more keepers than before thanks to the blazing new AF, and surprisingly the eye control is one of my favorites upgrades. initially, I looked at the a9mkiii, even considered switching but the 45 mpx won me over. of course, as soon as canon offers a high mpx global shutter camera, It will be an instant buy for me. until then, I get to have fun with their latest and greatest :)
Hey at least it didn't go higher in price!..for the "new features" and everything else..and it being the same price point as when the original A1..released 4 years ago..given the economy and inflation..I'd say thats not bad at all..haha if your an A1 or A7R5 shooter..you and want to try out this A1II you can certainly get a good deal on your gear..A1 can sell for at a good point at least $4500-$5000 and maybe the A7R5 can get $3000 for it..then use that towards the new A1 II at $6500...lol
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Let me give you a little detail on what I mean by "everyone was wrong about the Sony a1 II". The a1 was a revolution, the a1 II in no way was gong to follow that up with another revolution. When the a9 III came out, I said the a1 II needed three things. The a9 III body, the same ai processor and pre-capture. The a1 II got all three. I know some people think a firmware update could have been added to the a1 to give it pre-capture and other things, but that wasn't the case.
The a1 II is a fantastic camera that I feel is slightly too expensive compared to some of it's counterparts. The 30 FPS at 50 megapixels is still nothing to sneeze at, with great af and pre-capture. A lot of people got it wrong, and get it wrong in their "reviews".
It's the problem with RUclips watchers and not working professionals, they've been spoiled by big releases and a new iphone every year so even though it was a good update and helps tremendously with useability.. They harp Z8 and R5 Mk II in the comments when they only own a M50 or a7 III and think every release has to be a home run.
I blame Canada for the pricing confusion, um I mean Canon.
I hope you will be able to affect sony to make them decrease the price, I am keeping my finger crossed
@ the good buy will be when Sony adjusts the current a1’s price .. I bought mine 2 years ago for $5495 or so open box…. I’d say B&H will run it as an EDU discount for $4995 eventually
I genuinely don't think we'll get another "shock and awe" feeling from a prosumer camera for at least the next 10 or so years. We know that more global shutter cameras will be coming, their image quality will be improved, all of the ai features seem standard now and are expected to be on any future cameras. There's not much currently to really give that level of jump ahead at this point. Faster, more capacity, and more accuracy are the things that hardware improvements will render over the next few years.
Just my opinion, but I think they released the wrong camera at this moment in time. They were better off releasing the Sony A75 or the Sony A7S4, especially before Xmas. The A1 Mk II is way out of most people's budget.
A7 IV is more than enough for me😅 I cant imagine myself spending more than 3K for a body only, I paired up my a7iv with the tamron 28-75 and 70-180 2.8 and thats really all ive ever needed to do the jobs ive had over the years
It may be way out of some people’s budget but the price of the A1 when release back in 2021 was $6500 / £6500 with inflation this would be around $7300/ £7300 today. The original A1 sold well at this price so why won’t this upgraded A1ii sell at a lower price than the release price of the original. I will definitely be getting one.
I really don't get the people calling for an A7SIV.
The SIII is still a beast of a camera. Amazing sensor, really good AF, it has basically all the features you could wish for...
There are no more reasons for an A7SIV anymore. FX3 took over the video department now. A7Siii is the last video camera from Sony's A7S series. And there is no reason for an A7V right now or next year. A7IV is still a very good camera to use for both photo and video.
@ right, I dont see much they can do to an a7V to make a7iv users upgrade
3500 for a z8 is an amazing deal
Absolutely, bravo to Nikon! I've been slightly tempted to rent one and see if I would like it more than my A1.
They keep having sales on their refurbished Z8’s as well down to 3k
@@taylorhickman84nope!
@@masterinicoplus Nikon kills it with their lens sales to if your into the PF long lens line for wildlife. Depends if you can live with the less than 95% nailed focus. I’m still shooting a Nikon DSLR & might purchase one not to loose out on my F-mount glass& then if need be, try Sony or Canon with one long prime for wildlife if need be. Not a pro but don’t want to settle for less either.
20fps raw, less auto focus😅
To the comment “unless you’ve used all these cameras” i can chime in. I owned a z8 and sold it because the auto focus wasn’t for me. I wanted 8k 60 for cropping for real estate video.
I have owned an a1 since it came out. Currently own an a9iii and r5ii and just picked up the r1 yesterday. The r5ii autofocus is better than the a9iii, the ai auto detect mode is next level it seamlessly switches which is nice for weddings going from bride or groom to maybe their pet or the car they pull up in.
The oversampled video on the a9iii is underrated and makes the a1 footage looks soft. I think the a9iii is their best video camera as far as no rolling shutter and oversampled image.
The r1 has a dual base iso of 12800 in video and the photos look so clean at high iso I couldn’t believe it. R1 video is better than the r5ii. Before someone rips my head off and yells 8k. The 8k is in raw and unless you know how to really work with raw footage you’re going to go down to 4k which is NOT oversampled at 60 or 120. R1 is oversampled 24/30/60 and then has 6k raw up to 60 fps. I find the a1 photos to be my favorite in reasonable lighting. The r1 the best overall and low light video.
The a9iii best at video in reasonable lighting. My gripe with the r1 is that unless I’m missing something there is no Ai auto subject detect which the r5ii has. You don’t have to agree but I’ve used Al these cameras and currently own the 3 mentioned. I have not used an a1ii yet so I can’t compare that. Hope this helps someone and Jared give me your thoughts on my take. Without savagely ripping it apart. Cheers 🎉
Bro you need some space in that comment
@@Aneliuse doesn’t let me space it down. Tried: sorry
Z8 autofocus better with firmware upgrade. When did u buy and sell?
@@Darkhorsemultimedia1 well said. We need more pros commenting and offering solid info and usage then the RUclips watchers and FaceSpace/instaTok media creators reading specs and downing every other camera they buy each month according to spec sheets. Thank you!
As an assuming user and switching from Nikon mirrorless with their first generation cameras, when they came out with. I switched over to Sony and been really happy with my decision. I do have the Sony A7RV, A7iv, and the original a9. I wanted to see what the new A1ii came out if it was gonna be priced any lower to compete with the amazing canon r5ii. The camera and it specs really impressed me and I am not brand loyal. I’m just invested into Sony. But I will have to agree with Jared that the new A1ii is way overpriced. I am thinking about either picking up a used A1 or branch over to Canon and try out the new R5 mark two and tested it out.
man i used to watch your videos like 10 years ago, along with DRTV and Tony and Chelsey. I found them kinda interesting and funny. I had an impression you are very Nikon guy, maybe that's the case. And then you have disappeared from my feed for a decade. Just now when i see a big afro on my suggested feed i feel such a throwback. I respect you for running this show for so long and not giving up
Man, I was eating lunch. Leave the shirt on please
Some things should be left to the imagination!!
He was just giving you a snack in case you were still hungry.
Then he went to a crop top 🌈
or at the very least wear a bro LOL
I'm a landscape photographer. While I use exclusively Canon L glass, and with one exception, I don't use f/2 or f/2.8 lenses because I often have to hike to get my shots, and that glass is just too damned big and heavy, especially when combined with everything else I have to carry. I also don't often shoot wide open, instead opting for more depth of field, so my f/4 L glass is just fine. When I'm just out for a hike, I carry a R50 and 18-150 RF-S lens, and have gotten great sellable shots with it when I've stumbled upon something I couldn't pass up.
I'm glad you made it clear that while the bigger, faster glass is great, not everyone needs it, nor should they spend that kind of money.
The Z8 still seems like the best value, if you can live with its AF. For a lot of people, it’s more than adequate.
Living with its autofocus is pretty easy. If anyone can't get a good hit rate with the Z8 it's not the camera. It's half the price of the A1ii and will deliver the same images.
@@kalimarus I found I had to constantly change the AF mode throughout the day to get the best out of it. My copy would occasionally miss focus, not often but when you shoot for a living it was enough to be a concern. I sold it after a group shot (6 people) in decent light at f4 was off. Shutter speed was 1/500 and the camera indicated it had the eye. So I sold it and got the A1. When I retire I will sell all my Sony gear and get NIKON :)
@@kalimarusNikon and Leica for color science- full stop
@@ofeykalakar1 Then edit it in lightroom or other and no one will know anyway. Gee wiz
- Jared: "The A1 II is priced wrongly"
- Dentists and lawyers are leaving the chat
How about engineers?
As a dental student it's a little out of my price range (for now)
Gotta love frustrated amateurs who cannot imagine gear made for professionals not for taking snapshots while walking the dog. 😂
They already left for Leica- he forgot to mention the black paint M11
@@MarcAdesso that glossy black looks awesome
I was the one Guy that pre ordered the R1 in Canada. I gotta say "I like it a lot". My Photos still look the same, but I am enjoying the process more.
Thanks Jared... please give us some in depth reviews and comparisons between the A1II and R1 and R5mkii like some of your other videos. It's always interesting to get the views of someone that has shot all 3 major makes.
Yes!!! Def want to zero in on the autofocus on r5ii vs r1 vs a1ii
$ony is too greedy.. They still assume they are the only player in mirrorless and I believe their management never try Canon/Nikon cameras. As an A1 user, I wont upgrade to A1ii.
Cellular for under fifty bucks? Sony should leverage what they know and put 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon X80 chips in their pro cameras. X35 (smartwatches) if power consumption is an issue.
Industry estimates suggest that high-end smartphone integrated CPU/GPU/modem chipset can range from $40 to $60 per unit. The X80 is modem only and likely cheaper again. Heck, they could put it in all of the A1/A9/A7 cameras, and, if they want to go all out, enable the X80 satellite communications on the A1.
For flagship models like the A1III and A9IV, a 5G chipset would be transformative. Instant image transfers to cloud services or FTP could support live shooting, selective transfers during playback, time-lapse, interval shooting, and even client collaboration. Imagine integrating a "find my camera" feature tied to GPS for theft prevention. Sony, you're the only camera company with a phone division-leverage that!
It's a stretch, but by integrating Graph API or FTP-to-API bridges (e.g. Zapier or Make (Integromat), Sony cameras would become more versatile, allowing professionals to bypass traditional post-processing bottlenecks and share their work instantly. Adding a custom button for these uploads makes the process seamless-"shoot, select, post, bam!" On the more serious side, upload selected images to Reuters FTP servers, Getty, or API endpoints in real time. Time is money.
I don't use Sony but I believe their cameras are great. I love my new R5 II for bird/wildlife photography. Hey Jared, would you compare the A9III with the R1? That will be interesting.
@5:37. Thank you for saying this! I juggle photography, guitar and woodworking as hobbies and have to remind myself of this every day. SHOOT/PLAY/BUILD MORE with what I have and fret less about having top of the line. Pro gear does nothing if it drains your wallet to the point of debt and it just sits on a shelf or gets used by someone who has never put in the work toreally learn to use their gear.
Agreed. I’d been waiting for two years or so for the a1 ii thinking it will be expensive but you’re right, $6500 is too much! I would go for it at $5000.
$4500 tops.
Sony A1 II is to expensive. I am happy that i bought the Canon R5 II.
Except it's not for pros that need the features.
Jared how much better is the auto focus on the R1 then the R5II?
When you compare the A1 ii prove to the R5ii, which has similar MP’s, similar fps, similar AF performance, similar pre capture, similar great body….then yes, it does make the A1 ii seem about 2k over priced.
HOWEVER, the same could be said comparing the R5ii to the, ‘even more expensive than the A1 ii’, Canon R1…..and yet you didn’t mention that 🤔
Most cameras seem over priced to me these days though.
i wait for the a1 III and i hope it comes with wings so I can fly and take some photos from the sky
Right now it seems like its too expensive but i could see Sony release far more updates for this second version A1. Sony spent this past year neglecting pros and going hard on content creators. But this coming year we'll see an FX9ii and maybe an FX3ii as well. The original A1 seems to me like the A7R series. The A7Riv debuted the sensor, the V boosted the features. Same with the A1 and its sequel.
Being a flagship, it should be the most expensive model in the lineup, so pricing it $500 higher than the a9 III seems fair. The issue is with the a9 III's price. Sony hasn't offered enough with the a1 II to justify its flagship status. At least the a9 III has a global shutter and 120fps.
It’s already the flagship and as an A1 user the upgrade includes the main items that I wanted and the price is actually lower than the release price of the original A1 back in 2021.
A couple of years ago, I decided to invest in the Sony A1, which I still consider a fantastic camera. I can't afford the Sony A1-II (rather invest in glass at this stage of my life) and wouldn't buy it even if I could, as I don't feel the need to constantly chase the latest upgrades in camera bodies regardless of manufacturer. My focus is on photography itself. I come here mainly to hear Jared's insights on the latest cameras from various manufacturers, and I've always appreciated his perspectives, especially when it comes to Canon which I would switch to if I could afford it.
A1 Ii is overpriced just like my r1 lol. Both cameras should be 5000 around
I wanna know if you people actually work at Sony/Canon or legitimately believe the product should be sold at a loss to fit your budget.
Agreed concerning the a1ii and its pricing. The Canon R5ii is its closest SPEC competitor . . . but the price of the a1ii is clearly around $2k too high! Perhaps Sony just prefers making a TON of profit on each of a few units instead a little profit on each of a ton of units. see also, CF-Express type-A cards!
Do people like you just believe it's impossible to spend more than $4000 in the process of making a camera? Or what is your problem. The logic is so not there. Just because you don't like the price doesn't mean it's overpriced.
Why is it so expensive? Same sensor as A1, so no development cost, same body as A9iii, so again shared costs. Firmware more or less the same as A1. It should be 2000 less. R5ii is its main competitor.
z8 and z9 over this any day
Autofocus is just good on all of these and nobody is going to struggle getting in focus shots of anything. The difference is your doing the same thing with the Z8 for 3000 less dollars and that money can go into some nice glass.
I used the A1 II today at creative space and there were times the autofocus would not be able to find the models I was photographing. I don't have much issues with Canon autofocus so I agree with you Jared
This feedback is very helpful. It's great to hear from someone who has actually used it.
Agree the A1II is over priced, but $6,299.00 for 24 mp is over priced as well! 🤙🏽
a1 II is way over priced. Seems like they tried to just make it a profit machine considering most of the parts already existed.
in my opinion they shouldve added a 60fps burst in apsc crop, since it would be around 21mp. This would’ve competed much better against the 40fps 24mp from the r1, while also giving you more reach. Being stuck at 30fps in full resolution isnt always necessary, and im sure they can implement this since they can do 8k at high fps already
Spot on about the price of the a1 II- it’s one thing to charge $6k for tech no one else has (a9iii), but tone deaf to charge $2k more than everyone else for tech that everyone has caught up to.
The price of the Sony A1 II is undeniably too high, especially considering that many of the new features in this version could have been released as updates for the previous generation, as other more customer-oriented brands often do. For the first time in many years, I find myself seriously considering switching brands.
The only feature that could have been added as a firmware update is the precapture. You can't add the ai auto focus, the a9iii body, or the 4 axis screen, and those are the biggest updates.
I checked with my doctors and they have said that I need both my kidneys so can’t sell them both to be able to afford a second mortgage to buy this camera!
Let me get this straight, the A1ll at 6500 is overpriced, but the 6200 dollar R1 with its whopping 24mpx sensor and slightly better af isn’t? Ok.
I’m a dual system shooter and Currently own 2 x Sony A1 and a Canon R5. Plan on selling one A1. Should I take the ~ $4000 and get an A1 II or a Canon R5 Mark II and also sell my EOS R5 Mark I ? Or should I just give up on owning both systems since I no longer shoot professionally. Really haven’t for a long time. If I were to go back to shooting only one system should I choose Sony or Canon? Thank you and take care.
Are you really on the fence ? I have a R5 and R5ii.
I shoot astro, and I know about the A1 still has a partial star eating problem with the raw files (jpeg, meh). Seems like Sonys raw is not actually pure raw, and seems like there is so kind of auto noise reduction / hot pixel removal, unknown to most users. Most users are fine with this, but not me, I want to see all my stars, and I can stack to reduce noise if I want to. I have not seen a serious analysis of any potential star eating issues with the A1ii.
The A1ii body is bigger, great . The A1 was too tight and cramped for my hands.
In the long term, the A1ii smaller 46mm flange size could limit good 10mm rectilinear glass. Canon and Nikon both use 52mm flange. I love shooting on my Canon 10-20mm f4 @ 10mm - stars are sharp to the corners at f4. This is an ideal size for milkyway landscapes imo. There is not an eqivalent quality 10mm rectilinear for Sony atm.
In the short term, the R5ii has better af - finds birds, and holds birds when tracking past obtructions much better than the A1ii
If you shoot video, shooting 8k60 should be the standard now - most display devices are 60fps, and down sampling to 4k at the end of editing gives the best crispy detail. I dont beleive the A1ii can do 8k60
You choose.
@@nordic5490 Thank you. I guess it all depends on what you shoot. For instance you like Canon having a 10-20mm f/4 and 8k60. I don’t need either if those. What kept me shooting both was the fact that Sony offered real mirrorless primes at 14mm, 20mm, 24mm, and 35mm. For Canon they just said shoot with the primes adapted from EF which I did for awhile until Sony filled out their GM primes that were smaller. As I said I already own the A1 x2 and the Canon R5. Admit I’m on the fence to pay more for an A1 II, switch out the R5 and one of the A1’s for an R5 Mark II or add an A1 II instead. The only new feature I really want is pre-capture which I know I can get with either the R5 Mark II or the A1 II. If I go Canon it will cost me the same because I will have to spend the $2000 on the new RF 35/1.4 VLC or 24/1.4
@@nordic5490 For milky way photography I would rather have 3 more stops of light with a F1.4 prime lens at 14mm than a 10mm at F4. Or go with the Sigma 15mm F1.4 fisheye that is much wider than a 10mm rectilinear lens. Both the Sigma 14mm and 15mm lenses are very sharp as they are designed for astrophotography, but are not available for Canon. If I want something even wider, I can always stitch multiple shots together in post. I actually prefer using the 20mm lens and stitching in post to get more detail.
so the canon r1 at 6300 bucks with half the MP is not overpriced but the a1 II is? makes no sense
Yep, A1 mk2 to expensive for most users.
I never had the opportunity to buy A1. Do you think it is worth to buy A1 mark 2?
Price is outrageous!!!! These people are out of touch, they want to recuperate their R&D money selling just a few bodies 😅😅😅😅😅
can somebody tell me where does he find and downloads these clips from movies, tv shows and commercials?
from vhs
The camera is missing that WOW feature. The one that's coming next year and the a1 mk2 won't get in a firmware update.
Agree 100%, not sexy at all... But who cares? Well: I do! lol
I’m curious about the setup of the back button on your Canon R1
Can you compare a7r v and the a1 ii?
Anyone else know Jared was referring to the Billy Madison ‘Shut Up’ before they cut to the clip!? I visibly laughed out loud in public when they cut to it 😂
Top notch as always Fro!!!
Sony’s big challenge is that many of its shooters buy 3rd party cheaper lenses. This means they are more dependent on the profit margins of their bodies than Canon, Nikon, etc. Allowing other lens manufacturers to sell cheaper lenses to Sony shooters was great for growing its market share. But now Sony is paying the price for that strategy, with the benefits of, and incentive to, upgrade cameras becoming lower as technology advancements slow. And at Sony prices, the incentive to upgrade bodies became a whole lot lower for many.
Sony makes image sensors for Nikon and the iPhone. I don't think their financial dependency on their bodies is as strong as you think it is.
@@MegiddoTheImmaculate and Nikon makes the machines that Sony uses to make those sensors
@@ofeykalakar1 good for them.
And the lack of available 3rd party lenses is why many won't buy Canon cameras.
I was so ready to buy the a1ii, I was sitting naked at my computer, getting ready to hit the button, but after there weren't even any video upgrades, I got a little sad. I then got really sad when I really thought about the price vs the R5 mkii and the Z8. As much as I want the precapture and the black out free shooting, I just can't justify spending that kind of money when I know other companies are offering the same specs or better for significantly less. $1000 less, I'd buy it up, but this just doesn't make sense.
A1 was overpriced as well, for Sony shooters this is just a rip off. I shoot Canon but I have a friend with the A1 and don't see why he has to pay over the top for a camera very similar to the R5 and now if he upgrades the A1 ii is way out of line with the R5 ii
Fuji fans feel so left out of this AF/FPS spec brawl
Price will be a major issue in the success of this camera. Fortunately, I have no need for 30fps so my A7RV focuses and works just fine! If I did sports or something needing the 30=fps, I'd move to Canon.
Hey! R3 is still alive and Canon just came out with the R3 mark ii.
And no, the A1-ii is price perfectly. If Sony was to price it at $6,000 usd or below, the A1 was lose so much resell value. To keep the resell value of these cameras high, gotta keep the normal price tag high as well.
Sony A1 resellers laughing at this right now as they try to sell a used A1 for more than a new Z8!
@@WIDGI a used A1 is about $3,800 usd to $5,000 usd used. Anymore than $5,000 usd, might as well get a new one.
@@harryvuemedia5106 and how much is a Z8?
Good luck with selling a used Sony canon or Nikon close to its new price- they all lose value out of the box. It’s not like owning and selling a used Leica- well maybe it is for their SL, Q and S cameras. Not their M cameras
@@ofeykalakar1 its still possible say $5,000 usd for a used A1 that is like 9/10 Mint condition. Like only 300 Mechanical shutter clicks and used for 6 months or so. Not only would you save $500 usd but also an additional $300 usd on tax. Anything of those cameras that have been used a lot like crazy, they are at half their values now.
I disagree. When I had the Z7 and you said the A7R4 was worlds better af I finally sold my Nikon gear and bought a Sony A7R4. It was almost identical af. Maybe 5% better in a few situations. So I just can’t believe you a second time.
I will say Canon’s AI af that seems to find the person you want to track in a situation where there’s multiple faces looks great and I’d love to see Nikon develop AI af as well. I’m super curious to see how a Canon R5ii or R1 handles af at a wedding when there’s 10+ faces to choose from. Because so far all mirrorless seem to have issues not picking grandma or uncle in the seats as opposed to the bride walking down the aisle.
You can instruct the canons to prefer the bride. 😮
I think you can now change the text on your shirts in 'I SHOOT CANON'
I don’t like the fact they didn’t give us back the brass finish on the front logo
The R5 II is weak compared to the R3 in many ways. The R3 is better for any photography and the R5 I video is limited even though you have more options. The R5 II has 1/3 less Mbps data rates in most video codecs compared to the R3. So you have a faster stacked sensor in the R3 and stronger data rates on the R3. The R5 II can only do 350 Mbps at 4K 120p.
My R5ii shoots 8k60, the A1ii and the R3 do not.
Most display devices are 60fps native, and this is why 60fps is the correct shooting frame rate for most purposes. This avois adding apnning and zooming judder when converting frame rates.
Shooting exact 8k gives the best image quality when delivering at 4k.
I suspect Sonys decision to stick with the much slower cfexA cards is why no 8k60. CfexB cards are at least 2x faster.
My, R5ii has pre capture, where the R3 doesn't. Btw, I had a compact with precapture 12yrs ago !
My R5ii has better af than the R3, amd better than the A1ii - at oeast 3 birder A1ii reviewers have said that in the last week.
So... why is the A1ii $4000 AUD more expensive here in Oz than the R5ii. Why ? I am a bird shooter, and the R5ii performs better than the A1ii
@@nordic5490 Have you used the R3? People that have not compared the R3 and R5 II are making comments that the R5 II is the better camera. The R5 II has more specs that's all. I used both. My issue with the R5 II is in 4K 120p the data rate is 350 Mbps compared to the R3 at 1080 Mbps. The specs on the R5 II at Canon USA doesn't even show data rates for 4K 120p. The R5 II also has lined-skipped 4K and the R3 is over sampled.
Take a look at 4K Clog2 in 60p and see what data rate It gives you? The R1 is also knocked back at 4K 120p at 450 Mbps. My theory is at lower data rates 4K clog2 is not going to hold its dynamic range. You can shoot in RAW or 4K Fine that gives you higher data rates but limited in fps.
I need to test out the R1 and see how they are handling video data rates.
@@nordic5490 60fps is not the preferred FPS. Why do you think 4K 120p is used? You need to goto video school my man. No one is shooting 8K to deliver 4K. Almost every outlet will not accept 4k deliverables. You can shoot it in whatever you want but 4K deliver is not happening these days. TV commercials are still 1080p, social is not 4K, etc.
@@nordic5490 What are you talking about? You haven't tested the A1 II. You haven't tested it on the R3 either. I have tested the R3 and R5 II and the AF is the same. The R3 has the better processor and can handle large data better with no overheating. The R5 II will display your time to record in yellow from the start which means you are are ready in over heating territory. Just look at the waring you get when you start the camera.
@@nordic5490 Stick with bird shooting and don't try and be Mr Know it All.
Love your channel Jared. Can you please make a video to compare the merits of the Canon 10-20 F4, 14-35 F4 and 15-35 F2.8.
There's 3 lenses that would merit a comparison for landscape, seascape and portraits, especially as your initial videos are not now comparable, comparing the lens release dates. Btw I shoot architecture, landscape with the R62 with the Canon 24-105 F4L . I hope you can do it; meanwhile keep up the great work.
Let's hope $6,500 doesn't become industry standard for a flagship.
Compared to the Z9 and R5ii the price of the A1ii just doesn’t make sense. I get that they can’t just make it the same or like $500 more then the A7r V but I’m wondering if there’s a future for this camera. Is there really a real world need of those 14MP more? Maybe they’ll discontinue the R line to lower the price of the A1
Definitely out of my retired reach, very happy with my new a7r5 and a6700 my camera guy talked me onto the combo instead of the a1 when I traded in my a73 and a6600 and I saved 2k by the time I was all done over just an a1
Why both? A6700 is my walk-around body with usually the old Tamron 18 400 (adapted) or the Sigma 150 600 depending on hiking location . A7r5 because sometimes full frame is better
Let’s keep it simple - I bought my first Sony camera (the A1) July 2023 (just paid it off 😏) - as I switched from Nikon to Sony (after wasting $$$ on the “game changer” Filmmaker’s Kit they still doesn’t have Apple’s FCPX support 🤬)
1.) The A1 overheats on every video shoot.
2.) The firmware upgrades are corrupting the functionality if not BRICKING cameras
3.) Sony doesn’t care and is selling you upgrade camera… which will still overheat (because it doesn’t have the FX3 fan) and will soon be obsolete with the next camera released.
Other than that - I got what I paid for in the Sony ecosystem - with two FX3s and the family of GM lenses!
Hi Bud. You look great man. I miss the good old 60D videos and shooting days. Just pulled it out after 15 years and the Cannon 60D and same like modes at that time were ahead of it's time. Kinnda like the PS3 comparatively. Happy to hear your familiar voice.
Modern cameras have advanced to a point where the term “flagship” is subjective and almost irrelevant. Technology has leveled the playing field, and all major brands now offer professional-grade cameras capable of achieving the same goals. Autofocus systems are excellent across the board, thanks to competition sparked by the Sony A1. The A1 II doesn’t move the needle much because the level of tech is already so high. Now, it’s all about which camera offers the best value for the price.
You can buy a lot of tin cans for 6500! And my z9 is just fine for what I shoot but love your videos ( ps keep your shirt on in the future lol)
I have used the z9 and z8 but on canon side I have only used the canon r6 mark. 2 and my old A1 and A7Rmark 5 Sony is the best auto focus by a long ways but still haven’t used the r1
Well unfortunately someone did notice that I was not shooting with a l lens and that I was shooting with he said was an amateur lens. 70-300mm nano usm ii. It was $600 and brand new why would I pay $2,000 for the 70-200mm. Heavy and noticeable, I lose my focal length with 200mm. whereas the nano is 300mm focus is quick. I like it for my Canon EOS 90D
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I agree its price is gonna keep me from upgrading
The type of tog shooting A1 doesn't need the RUclips algorithm, it's their business. This ain't an A7iv.
Have to agree Fro. I have the original A1 (two of em) and as a tour photographer they are BEASTLY! But that being said and with my current tour being canceled I don't see spending $6500 for this new version being worth it IMO. Don't get me wrong, I would love to have it, just can't see the reason to jump to it over my two A1 cameras at the moment. Totally bummed about our tour being canceled. Was going to invite you to come shoot the Aerosmith show as my guest when we were scheduled to play Philly for our Peace Out Tour!!!
I won’t be upgrading my A1. Might sell the 24-70 GM2 and get the 28-70 f/2 though.
A lot of Sony's cameras seemed priced too high. The A7iv came out at $2498, way over priced
Agree 100%…would buy an R3 or Z9.
Given inflation and the fact that the A1ii is positioned as a flagship or "tentpole" product, the price is more than justified. Just look at how expensive Subarus have become!
A7RV - $3,499, A9III - $3,999, A1 - $3,999 & A1II - $4,500
I thought the A1 was over priced. And I agree that in todays market the Sony A1 ll is 2000 dollars over priced. I dont think the size and weight of the new 28/70 f2 is lighter because it is six years newer. I think all of Canons glass is bigger and heavier than Sony because it has to be because of the bigger lens mount. Same with Nikon.
Still prefer the Nikon Z8 as my choice of the ideal hybrid camera. Sony users can buy their own choice.
I agree that for the price, the Canon R5 Mark II is a more logical nad economical choice for very close to the same quality of camera body & similar performance.
I will agree that for today's market, and even using professional as a standard, the A 1 II is pretty much where you are taking it to. It is a great $4,000.00 priced Camera, and I would think that Sony could sell it for that amount. I am still not sure if Sony realizes that 3 main competitors have stepped up, and while not "perfect" in every way, they are getting there much faster than Sony might imagine !
I have a crazy idea. Let's all buy what we want to buy and not give a crap about what other people want to buy
I think Sony AF is better. I don’t have to own and shoot with the Canon R1, Sony A1-2, or the Sony A9iii. I stayed at a Motel 6 last night. 😂😂😂
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The price is why they will have a lot stocked on the shelves.. they missed the mark..
If it's priced too high for you, it was NEVER MEANT FOR YOU. Jesus Christ why do broke people complain so much, either work for it, find it used or just get another camera. The one you currently own is doing the job or you. Also its priced the exact same as the previous A1 and due to a thing called inflation its actually cheaper than the first one.
You keep mentioning the fact Sony's lens is 6 years newer so it should be smaller and lighter. What's the excuse for Canon's 24/35/50 being years newer and still larger/heavier and still not as good than the Sony offerings that have been out for years? Talking about the A1ii like this is ridiculous. Sony's sensor tech is years ahead of where Canon is currently and let's not even talk about dynamic range ability. WTH am I even listening to??? Auto focus I'd bet is a wash also... Canon money truck just chillin at Jareds house. haha
This is the dumbest comment I’ve read today. You come across as a Sony fanboy.
@ 😂 not at all actually. You want a comment that’s not dumb? Just because you don’t like a comment doesn’t make it not true. Have a nice day!
I don’t think the A1 is mispriced, and while both the R5ii and Z8 have ostensibly competitive specs with the A1, there are some things that more professional photographers need that only the A1 has, such as 2.5GB Ethernet and two fast memory cards for backup , this determines that organizations such as the Associated Press specify the use of Sony A1 and A9, and at the same time, these organizations that are not short of money purchase, Sony is just enjoying the monopoly price, if Nikon one day becomes the exclusive camera of the Associated Press company, Nikon can also be sold at an expensive price.
I'm a full-time pro, and won't be buying the 28-70 f2. I will keep using my 24-70 f2.8 GM2. I need the 24mm wide end for tight spots and scenery. I'm no all that concerned about bokeh, because my background is a Caribbean island.
Yes the price is a big mistake !
If I would use the specs of the A1II, I would not have a problem with the price tag.
But I have no use for the speed and super-AF of the new camera. So I stay with my A7IV and A7RC, maybe replace the A7IV with the A7V next year.
It is overpriced, but that's coming from someone who will likely never buy a new camera. There are too many great cameras used. I have an A9 that I bought for $1,200. In a few years I'll buy an A9iii.
9:12 when bragging about the R5ii’s capability, don’t forget it only has a single CF Express slot sooo… redundancy is meh
Now I will have to wait 4 years for the Sony 24-105 f2.8 :c
The winner here I feel is the z8, both canon and Sony are so much more expensive and the Nikon gives you 95% of the performance.
The a1ii is a way overpriced r5ii or z8.
Thanks for the news.
Are we really going to knock Sony for releasing a new A1 for the price of the old A1? What other brand or industry improves on their top model after a few years and it doesn't come with a price increase?
Can anyone tell me what my best option would be for a camera for real estate photography and video ? Thank you 🙏🏽
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'fully agree with you on pricing! Indeed, when it was launched it was first and unique for some time with its specs. But now... no longer!
If you're making lots of money from photography upgrading to the latest cameras and lens is the most important thing lots of social media creator and professionals photographer get heavy discounts or tax returns deals
super happy with my r5 mkii !
sure, I would have preferred a 4 axis screen and an even better viewfinder..
still, I get lot more keepers than before thanks to the blazing new AF, and surprisingly the eye control is one of my favorites upgrades.
initially, I looked at the a9mkiii, even considered switching but the 45 mpx won me over.
of course, as soon as canon offers a high mpx global shutter camera, It will be an instant buy for me.
until then, I get to have fun with their latest and greatest :)
my only complaint on the R5II is I just wish Canon would get on board with the new improved flip screen styles. Other than that, it's perfect.
@@codylerephoto absolutely !
100% agree with u. fo 7k they should go 40fps, 8k 60, 4k240
Hey at least it didn't go higher in price!..for the "new features" and everything else..and it being the same price point as when the original A1..released 4 years ago..given the economy and inflation..I'd say thats not bad at all..haha if your an A1 or A7R5 shooter..you and want to try out this A1II you can certainly get a good deal on your gear..A1 can sell for at a good point at least $4500-$5000 and maybe the A7R5 can get $3000 for it..then use that towards the new A1 II at $6500...lol