Correction- sorry I misspoke. I confused the Z6III with the R5II. The R5II has a fully stacked sensor. I did an entire video comparing the IQ to the R5. I know the camera very well ironically. Check that out if you are interested
All good! Mistakes happen Manny! What I do think is funny, is there was someone who posted in the comments that the R5 mark II has a slower read out speed than other stacked sensors, so therefore it was probably a partially stacked sensor and Canon is lying to us! I thought it was funny! But my hypothesis about Canon's stacked sensor having a slower readout speed is due to 2 factors 1. Canon didn't want to make it faster and compete with the R1 which would undercut their flagship camera 2. Dual Pixel Auto Focus lowers the readout speed and presents other challenges with higher megapixel stacked sensors (I also think the Duel Pixel AF has something to do with the Wobble that some people have when shooting video in certain modes, but I digress).
MANNY, Love Daddy Daughter moment- as a Girl Dad _ I approve this episode. My problem with A1ii is no Global Shutter... for $500 more than the A9iii - as the flag ship it should have everything and new features not on any of the entire line...
But you'll also lose a lot trying to resell it if you wanna upgrade one day. The A1 is a dead lemon. I would only buy that if I considered keeping it until it dies...
Not necessary unless you never upgrade again. People buy A1 II now for $6500 and resell them for $4200 4 years later vs buying an used A1 now for $4200 and resell them $1500 4 years later. Not to mention an 8 year old A1 could have 0 value if it dies or need expensive fixes if shutter failure alone the way.
I invest in equipment if it will give me an advantage or solve a problem. A1ii doesn't solve enough problems for $6500. I got the a1 back couple of months after it was released in 2021 and the advantage it gave me was incredible. Now there is cheaper competition (r5 ii) and original a1 in the hands of many photographers the advantage is lost. One key advantage was the infrastructure Sony built around a1 to get the images out fast via ethernet, cable, wifi. What an amazing workhorse. the sony a1ii main competitor is sadly for sony the a1.
Not fully against the idea, but in the perspective of less informed folks, they might be driven to think Sony A1 II has all the new technologies but the reality is 80% of the product is renewed.. May be aside from the AI chip and the mold of the body. Though they're not forced to buy the camera, they could be mis-lead.
no one's forcing you but 100+ influencers with glowing reviews of these products are probably making your old camera/lenses suddenly feel inadequate. don't fall for it.
@tj4000aj except that Sony loaned them the camera with paid perks would definitely give them unbiased thoughts right? They all released the reviews on the same day due to embargo and got the camera before many regular people could've gotten their hands on a retail version. Actually, many well known reviewers (like Petapixel) seemed to recommend getting original A1 instead of A1 II as well
are you kidding me! everyone is forcing me to buy a new camera! look at all the comments in the comments section! I won't be a great photographer without the newest gear and whatever they say is the best. I need to have multiple cameras, multiple systems, and multiple lenses to be the best and all of my lenses and camera systems have to be top end! I have to have these because otherwise, how am I going to take a good photo! No one in the history of photography has ever taken a good photo prior to any of this gear being available. EVERYONE BUY! BUY! BUYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Canon-Nikon-Sony are just a bunch of people that argue like middle school kids about everything instead of shooting. Arguing over a product detail sheet instead of finding what is the right tool for you. I
Exactly, I have never had a customer asked what camera are you shooting with before or during or after the sessions, they care about the results which they have always been happy and Ive been using different cameras
Does that mean you are still using a 35mm film camera. Could I shoot a wedding on a Canon 10d DSLR from 2003 and get great shots, yes. Would I miss shots I can get with my A1, yes lots. If your style and type of work allows you to use old tech, that's great no one is forcing you to buy the new models.
Yeah, I gotta agree… Switch to Sony from Nikon last year - specifically for video - and made the mistake of buying the “flagship” camera… which overheats and shuts down within minutes of shooting 8K and twenty minutes shooting 4K! Bought two FX3s - with little fans - that allow me to shoot all day! So it’s a “stills” camera and a lot of “influencers” mislead neophytes into thinking it was an all purpose camera (much like Nikon mislead its lifelong customers into thinking the “Filmmaker’s Kit” was a “game changer” when they never had Apple’s support for ProRes RAW (and STILL don’t!) All the A1 ii is - is the recent upgrades built into the firmware - so you don’t BRICK your camera trying to install the upgrades on the origin model and a swivel screen for bloggers… who wanna blog on a $6K camera!?! Take that out in public either a top GM lens and I hope you have INSURANCE!!! I’m completely satisfied with the duel FX3s and an array of lenses but I overpaid for the original A1 as - essentially - a “backup camera” for coverage and those RARE occasions where I wanna shoot quality stills. The GM lenses - on the other hand - are GREAT! Got a complete set of primes and the Zooms for wide and long!
Great points! I honestly would not pay $6,500 for the A1 ii . I currently use the Canon R5 ii to shoot sports and it performs great. I could purchase 2 R5 ii's for almost the same price as one A1 ii.
This is NOT true at all! You are the perfect example of Fanboyism! There are adapters for both Canon and Nikons systems. Those adapters work perfectly fine! you don't want to shoot with Adapters! Sony Mirrorless cameras used to have to use 3rd party adapters to shoot and no one said anything about it because the excuse was that Sony is starting mirrorless.
SONY didn't start mirrorless. They have lots of native adapters for SONY and MINOLTA DSLR and film lenses. Additionally, you can use Sigma, Metabones or other adaptors to adapt, say, Canon EF lenses to SONY ALPHA.
@@tonygerassi1502 first world problems. most working professionals don't care, but you're obviously more important and make more from your photography than they do! I know I know... You're a working pro and have all flagship cameras and going to list you gear and blah blah blah blah blah... Blah blah blah blah! it's all the same! every comments list every tab! "Sony has 3rd party bro! 3rd party lenses" and reading off spec sheets! we hear you bro... we hear you!
So I shoot with Lumix. I was doing wedding videography while in college for photography. Lumix was the camera choice of the owner of the company. So that is what I got use to. And when it came time for me to buy my first camera, I stuck with Lumix because that is what I know. I now have a great S5 that I love using and it does everything I need when it comes to video and photography. Sure, the S5ii is out with some upgrades, but I don't see the need to buy one because I am getting along great with the previous model. And Lumix isn't forcing me to buy it. Just like Sony isn't forcing anyone to buy all of the cameras that they make. Don't fall into the trap of thinking you need every new model that Sony makes (Or any other company for that matter). So as long as you have a working Sony camera that you enjoy using and does everything you need it to, don't worry. Nobody is forcing you to buy anything. And because of that, Sony is perfectly fine making as many cameras as they want. Even if some of the features are repetitive or unwanted.
Great video Manny!! If you’re experiencing banding issues in your flash photography with the Nikon Z8 or Z9, follow these steps: Ensure your camera firmware is up to date. Update the firmware of any flash gear that supports it. That's the general fix.
Tbh as someone who been shooting with an A7III and been waiting for an body upgrade to everything (MP, Shooting Speed, Ergonomics, video featrues, etc) the A1 II ticks all the boxes for me. Sure the Canon R5 II or the Nikon Z8/Z9 can get me what I want for cheaper but switching mounts is a pain & would cost even more. Also while the lack of some features the OG A1 could have does suck for those that have OG A1s, I only buy based on what the equipment can do TODAY and not what it "could" do tomorrow. Its nice that some models get free firmware updates but software updates are not free for any company to do, and unless in the official marketing material they mention you will be getting "x" or "y" later on down the line, I don't expect to get anything else then what the camera has at release.
This camera stuff is crazy why can’t people be happy with what ever they can afford,and if you find that what you have after a while to be lacking and needing an upgrade then upgrade to what’s good for you if it’s 6k, 4k, 2600$ or even under 1500$ get what you can and be happy with it and get out there and make money.
@@VishwasRavindran92 yeah that’s like me I’m getting the R5 II for my upgrade but been using the the eos “R” since day one and now I need a upgrade and I like my eos R but have found limiting things in it for me and what I want to do as far the photography I want to pursue I wish canon came out with a “R” mark 2 lol 36mp that would be my camera right there lol, but all and all I believe everyone want something really nice in there life time for some it’s a nice home, a very expensive vehicle or jewelry others it may be a piece of art or even a place to travel and then when looking at others desires it may look like nothing special but to that individual it is special so again get what you like we only live once.
The thing people are forgetting... the price from the A1 to the A1II is the same. So, technically, Sony is giving people the features they were wanting for the A1 in the A1II. But, the biggest problem is for users who have the A1 already; they have to make the $6500 purchase AGAIN. I think, if Sony offered a "trade up" program with a fair pricing structure, a lot of these concerns could be assuaged. I'm happy with my Z9s; having shot with A1s for a while, I prefer the ergos, the faster cards, the file structure and size, and the PF glass options, all the while keeping money in the bank as well (even after selling the Sony at used prices and buying the Nikon stuff new). The only thing I'm really missing is the lens aftermarket. Hopefully that'll come soon.
6500 - sell value of A1 = trade up program. What is it that you think would be different? Honest question, because I think Canon does offer some kind of program like this, a loyalty program, I wouldn't be surprised if Nikon did too. But, I don't think it's a significant discount, they aren't in the business of breaking even or taking losses on their latest models with their largest part of the interested market.
I just want to say. Everyone knows their own work and what they are doing, and which camera and lens they should use. Camera manufacturing companies are doing their job as well. By taking some user feedback and making a few changes in their cameras, they sell their cameras and make a good profit. If I have the Sony Alpha 7 Mark IV and I do wedding photography, I know my work does not require 20 frames per second or more, so I wouldn't buy the Sony Alpha 1 Mark II. "Need" and "Want" are two of the most difficult things here. if you know what you need you can easily decide what camera is good another side you "Want" means more expectations, difficult to decide which cameras has this and those more features.
About some of the update complaints: We cannot know anything "for sure" because we don't know what is a real hardware limit. For example, "pre-capture" is going to depend on how much fast memory is built into the circuitry. You might be able to add some to a camera that has "none", but probably not much. And of course an increase from, say 5 sec. to 10 sec would be likewise limited. Also, just because a chip is advertised in 2 different models does not mean the chip is exactly the same chip. It might be a faster or slower version. Actually, if the chip is not described somewhere in detail, it need not even be the same chip. A company can call any part anything it wants unless they specifically say somewhere that the chips actually are the same. A camera company's "Flying Boat" chip in one camera model could be completely different from its "Flying Boat" chip in another model.
It's not that complicated to add support for things like Creative Looks and Aspect Markers though is it? Why does the A7C ii have these but they aren't brought back to the A7RIV or in the case of aspect markers, even the A7RV still lacks that. These are not hardware limitations. Some things might well be, but it's clear that Sony doesn't intend to bring down features to prior releases even for things that are reasonably possible to implement on older hardware.
Current A1 owner, three years in now. It's a phenomenal camera! I can sell mine on the used market for around $4k, the question becomes, is the A1II worth a $2500 out of pocket upgrade? Is a new more comfortable body, pre-capture, new AI chip, processing power, articulating screen, same killer sensor that's been tweaked, auto subject recognition, are these enough to make the move? In my case, I'm on the fence. I love the idea of pre-capture as I mainly photograph wildlife. Auto recognition would be a bonus but I only manually switch from bird to animal, so not a big deal. The files I've seen comparing noise, the new A1II looks like the tweaks have made a difference, cleaner files at higher ISOs. If you are starting out in the mirrorless world, I'd agree with Manny here and say jump on over to Nikon and give the Z8 a go for a lot less money which you could invest in glass. If you haven't owned an A1 but are a Sony shooter, invest in a used A1 or if you really don't like the ergonomics and the lack of the new features the A1II offers, buy the A1II. I'm going to hang on to mine for another six months and then I'll reconsider. I think pre-capture is going to be the selling point for me and the new body design. Just my $.02 Nice video Manny, enjoy Africa!
So many good points! The "Pre-Capture" could have been a firmware update honestly. but of course they aren't going to do that (Just like Canon didn't do that! the only company that did was Nikon), that would cut into sales.
When you look at the Sony A1 or A1 II, it's important to consider the entire E-Mount system. It's not just about the camera body; the variety of lenses available, including options from third-party manufacturers and Sony's own G & GM lenses, offers photographers incredible creative possibilities. Sony has been refining the E-Mount system for years, and they're still releasing top-tier glass like the 28-70mm F2 GM. Meanwhile, Canon and Nikon are just starting to expand their lens ecosystems after switching mounts. With Sony, you're investing in a system that’s already mature and will continue to evolve with you as a photographer. The build quality of their cameras also adds value, making it a solid long-term investment.
What helps the Z8 have better buffer is the file size. No idea why but both the 45mp Z8 and Canons R5's produce compressed raw files half the size of the Sony A1 compressed raw.
Nice video Manny outlining what people should focus on (pardon the pun). I've shoot the Nikon Z9 for sports and wildlife, and have used the Pre-capture feature on rare occasions. Do I wish the Z9 shot in Raw with pre-capture even at 15 fps - of course. The situations where I've personally found it useful is repetitive action that is somewhat predicable, but to fast to capture. I'll site two quick examples here. On the beach a Tern was repeatedly squawking at a night heron that was walking close to its nest. It was the first time I used pre-capture because the Tern came in repeatedly and did a pass over the Night Heron. Shooting at 120 fps, I counted the number of frames the Tern was descending and it was at most 8 to 10. You can do the math, but if you are fast enough to pull the trigger when you see the bird enter the frame, good on you. My Sony friends and Canon friends (this was a few years ago) only got leaving tail feathers. The neat thing was when we examined the photos carefully, it was clear that not only was the Tern yelling at the night heron (who didn't care), but was bombing him with excrement each time. The shot won't go in National Geographic, but it demonstrates the fun or usefulness of the feature (ie a bird flying in to feed its young or capture the takeoff). My Sony and Canon friends wanted pre-capture several years ago and now they can have it. I also agree with you that a sync speed of 1/400th would be nice - unless you buy an A9iii. ;-) Happy Holidays.
Pre-Capture is not hardware dependent, it can be added via a firmware. Lumix with the GH4 (back in the day) added feature like pre-capture and re-focusing after the was taken via a firmware. If the A1 has the same sensor as the other camera, if can be added with a firmware. I left Sony after the A7RII for similar reasons, but in fairness, all of the camera makers are taking advantage of the customers. I use Fujifilm (the GFX100SII, GFX50SII, X-T5, X-H2S, and X-Pro3) and the autofocusing for the Fujifilm X-Series Cameras is issue (when using continuous AF in Movie Mode). I have no problem switching to another brand when they start feeling themselves. Sony has been putting out cameras and 12 months later making them obsolete for a few years now. Canon is the only company that does not do that and it's because (in my opinion) they have a much larger market of professional photographers and it would be horrible for business.
Glad you mentioned how the A1 and A1 II get the same sports shots. I argue tech has plateaued, and new cameras perform similarly. Jared Polin claims the A1 II crushes the Z8, but the photos are practically identical.
Hardware wise the A1II is still the best out there. You might not appreciate or use them but it still there. Definitely paying a premium to have it. Software wise is there why nip you when compared to the competition. This translate into not the best value for your $. R5II/Z8/Z9 made slight compromises reducing their cost. It mostly satisfied user's need.
The thing isn't if it's better camera than the A1 The thing is if it's a better camera than the Z8 for the price Sony seems less and less attractive now Nikon and even Canon are better buy now
It is for me because I’d have to buy a shit ton of Nikon glass as well. The Z8 is tempting to me but I’ve held off because of the size, mainly. I have a ton of Sony and Canon glass so that’s where I’m going. A1ii over the R5ii because I didn’t really like the R5.
@gordoncahill1170 you can adapt your Sony glass on the Nikon with the Megadap with native performance, lens correction, etc. And you can adapt the EF lenses on Nikon too
Only a person without a head on his shoulders can say that it is better to buy Canon now. They DO NOT HAVE OPTICS, and the few lenses they do have are VERY EXPENSIVE.
@@EdvardKALEN for wedding, portrait and sports there are a lot of optics. The bodies are cheaper than Sony. The optics are pricier, mostly because there aren't third party cheaper lenses. But in the RF line you have all you need for pro work.
the prices are the prices they are . the A1 sensor is expensive and thats just one part alone same as the a9iii also look at the size difference of the cameras from sony vs niok canon etc they are much smaller so hardware is insane they can get in there. end of the day the A1ii is what it is and their price range is set by all the other cameras. so it wont be any cheaper. we are spoilt with tech. but all i see every day is people moaning about everything rather than taking photos. im sticking with my A1 for now because my photos wont change much not enough for the upgrade.
I'm looking at the photos you got with that camera at the football game and everything I could say was. Damn!! What a photos man !! They were amazing to me on pretty much every aspect 😮
"You don't need to justify your gear" -- if people followed Manny's advice, the toxicity in the comments section would drop precipitously lol. Extend it to "You don't need to justify the gear/brand you are a fan of" and limit that to the gear they own, that would eliminate almost all of it. I love my R5ii. I loved the R6ii I traded in to get it. Neither are perfect cameras. And I have a friend who is a Nikon shooter and a friend who is a Sony shooter. If I had a ton of disposable income I'd get in all those other ecosystems, but I only have enough to get into one, so I chose Canon and their RF L glass (which, again, not perfect, but I like the ones I own). Yet I eagerly watch what the other companies are doing, and hope they do great things, because it will force Canon to step up their game as well. No need to crap on other brands as they all make cameras and lenses that exceed the capability of most of us amateur photographers/videographers.
It seems like almost no one is using a Sony camera with a flashgun, or at least there isn't much discussion about the poorly designed Multi Interface (MI) hot shoe. I've owned several Sony cameras, and currently, I'm working with the A9 III and A7R V. However, it's been a constant struggle. Some brand-new flashguns already have a slightly loose fit on the MI hot shoe, and others develop looseness after just a few months. With Sony's hot shoe, a loose connection means the tiny MI pins often fail to make proper contact. If you tilt the camera vertically, you might get the dreaded error message: "This accessory is not supported by the device and cannot be used. Please verify the compatibility with the device." When that happens, the camera stops working altogether. Sony has many features I love, and some of them are unmatched by competitors, but I'm starting to wonder if it's worth it. The hot shoe issue is such a major drawback for me that it's becoming a dealbreaker. Am I the only one feeling this way?
Looking forward to the A1ii Africa review. :) I've started shooting motorsports professionally and am currently using an A7Cii (which is surprisingly capable). The A1 ii is tempting because of the pre-capture, faster sensor readout (than my A7Cii) with less rolling shutter when using just electronic shutter, many more customizable buttons, really good low-light capabilities, and 50mp to maximize the ability to crop with my 70-200gm2+1.4tc. Oh and the 1/400 sync speed is handy. The A9iii has the much faster capture rate but only average low-light capability and 24mp, which would be limiting for me (or I'd have to buy a 600mm prime, no thanks $$$) I'm also wondering if we'll see some new tech in the lower models like the A7V (but that will probably still be 33mp). I sold all of my Nikon gear to get into Sony and while I don't regret it, I do get what people are saying about the Z8/Z9.
You can never win either way with the internet trolls. If your supportive or advocate for the positive traits your like a simp and if you speak of the ills you become a hater. Speaking your mind is soon going to be a thing of the past. We got to let people speak and that’s how info flows otherwise we are just creating filters that don’t give the full story. Manny hasn’t held back on shortcomings and has always given credit where credit is due. The guy is a legend for a reason!
remember A99II when sony tells you you need sony lenses to enable hybrid AF? another lie an old tamron with same Lens ID was capable of doing hybrid AF - proved sony lies most of the time sony does not sell you a camera they sell you a firmware update.... but yeah japanese jew companies just like nintendo etc.... dont get me wrong im using sony cams for eternities and i realy love them, but sony itself is what i dont like
My wishlist (not too picky I might say) for the future firmware updates on A1.... Focus bracketing for product photography, LUTS and Shutter angle for video, that would be nice Sony. What do you guys think, is there a change we get them?
Pre-shot might not be useful in football, but it is very useful when nailing birds in flight. Fujifilm has had pre-shot on the H2S since release and I find it very useful. Outside of wildlife, I have used it for getting shots of things that would be impossible to get without some type of triggering device. Shots of lightning and artillery muzzle flash, for example.
"It's a firmware update" seems to be what people are saying about every new camera that exist. Then the thing, whichever camera that may be, still sells like gangbusters. Even if it is overpriced. Maybe it is, I really don't know, I don't use Sony and don't even have the most recent versions of my Canon R5 or R6. Lot of fair points Manny. Keep at it! TLDR of this next thing - Nikon's prices are what they are because their market share, people used to defend Sony the same way they are holding up Nikon now, AI AF is the most game changing thing to exist in AF ever. I did also want to say people are completely missing the entire reason the Z8/Z9 cost what they cost; it's literally because Nikon was hemorrhaging market share to Sony. If they still held the market share they enjoyed for so long those cameras prices would be in line with Canon's prices and Sony would be the "value" leader. And it's completely hilarious to me that it wasn't all that long ago people made comments about how Sony was the company that "cared about it's customers" because what was good for their gain in market share at the time was coincidentally in line with offering things that had better value than the others. Cameras like the A7iii (literally the camera that is the reason we are where we are today with mirrorless), with better features, AF, and price points that undercut the competition that had not yet taken the mirrorless market seriously. This is literally the cycle, they played the same game everyone else did in every competitive market since that has existed. They are now reaping the rewards of that. So maybe it's overpriced, but people that know why they want it will still buy it because that AF is going to matter to them. If it's like the latest Canon AF, the whole action priority, FFS, tracking a subject after they have been obstructed is probably the biggest leap forward in AF ever. I just shot my first wedding, a small ceremony. I missed the ring shots because the ring bearer kept moving in the way and my R5mki kept switching focus to his head. An AF system that prevents that would have got me at least one shot, as not having to refocus each time it happened in that very short period of time would have made the difference. A more experience wedding shooter might have anticipated that "you should have...barga barga..." SURE! But tell me an experienced wedding shooter wouldn't love that much less of a burden on that day. Sony shooters at that level will buy this thing and not care at all about the price, the majority of the complainers almost certainly had no reason to ever pay that much for any camera.
Why is the A1/A1 II relevant when we have the A9III? I can’t see getting an A1II or A1 as a fast camera to accompany my A7RV. The A9III would be that camera, while my A7RV would be the landscape/portrait camera. This makes the A1/A1 II the jack of all photography as far as the A9III/A7RV combo is concerned.
The Nikon Z8 is the better bang for the buck if you're starting off completely fresh. But literally none of that matters if you're already invested in a system. I'm not going to take thousands of dollars in depreciation selling all my Sony gear to switch to Nikon. I'll just sell my main Sony camera to switch to the a1 ii, and then the price difference is about the same or less than the Z8 would cost brand new. But Z8 also isn't without flaws, the Nikon AF system is just annoying to use and the fact that they limit what buttons can get customized to is annoying. Like the front buttons can have different options than the rear buttons? Why? Just be like Sony and let me customize any button to anything I want it to be.
It would by a typical beginners' mistake though, to become seduced by a fancy camera model, and then worry about lens choice ecosystem some time later. If you are starting off completely fresh, then you would choose a lens choice ecosystem, and that would lead you to Sony's and its third parties' inevitably. Unless you'd belong to the "money no object" guys of course, like the ones which would go for e.g. "the coolest Leica" straight away, no matter what 🙂
@@tubularificationed If I'm going by lenses, I'm going Sony regardless, the 3rd party lens options offset the cost of a a1ii pretty quickly. But yes, lenses are more important most of the time, I think wildlife is the only time camera is equally as important.
Substantially faster and better AF is not something you can achieve with only firmware (unless the old firmware was badly written) - normally it goes hand in hand with a higher computing power demand. So a new body is needed, with a new, more efficient, computing chip generation - providing more computing power without draining the battery faster. But there are certainly some features which could be back-ported if they wanted to...
I've had the a1 since July 2021. Got another in October 2021 and another at the end of 2023. Generated about 40tb of data from stills and 8k video since I first got them. Still image quality still impresses me on 5k monitors. And the 8k files are incredibly useful for dual use video and easily licensable 33 megapixel frame grabs if necessary. Best investment I've made since using Nikon D-series cameras. While a1ii might be way better I am still monetizing the benefits of the a1 and it still delivers to this day.
When A9 and A1 came out, they a revolutionary products that sets a new benchmark for the top tier cameras. However, just like Iphone, we cannot have a revolutionary product every year, most products will become incremental improvements of previous versions. A9II and A1II are examples of incremental improvements. I would say the A1II still has quite a few improvements compared to the A9 to A9II gap. I guess we need to wait for A1III for another monumental improvement, similar to the A9III.
Most of what's new in the MkII is of no interest to me, so I'm very pleased that the MkI is still on the market at a lower price and used A1s are getting more affordable. Right now, I'm doing event work with an a7IV and a7RV, but very occasionally I need/want to shoot with silent shutter under flickering light without giving up the ability to use flash, so a pair of MkIs would be a good upgrade/sidegrade path for me.
Gerald "Undone" speaks about things you are speaking about as well. It does suck buying the A1 (I have that camera and A7Siii) and waiting so long to get firmware up date when lesser non flagship cheaper Sony models gets or has meaningful software which the A1 should have. It does make me pause on upgrading to A1(II) and wait to see what Sony offerings with new cameras might be. Maybe Sony need not call there A1 or A1(II) their flagship if they continue their practice of not giving or supporting what they call flagship models with meaningful firmware updates. ...just a thought!
Unfortunately, I work with drones, where less weight means more flight time, more money. In that field, where small productions don't want to make the jump to an Inspire or a Red, Sony is the best; either because of the weight of their bodies or their lenses, and obviously because of the autofocus. That doesn't mean that I don't feel that Sony treats us like garbage, and that once they have our money, we stop mattering to them. If I worked in a studio, I would go to Canon with their R1 or the R5 II. By the way, congratulations on the relationship with your daughter.
I love you content. I have R5. I love Bird Photography. I don’t shoot any video with it. I think dedicated video cameras are better for video. Until they get rid of the rolling shutter the R5 is good enough. I think what is missing from the discussion is glass. I own too much Canon Glass to switch no matter how good Sony or Nikon get. The money to sell used glass is not worth the benefits.
Cudos to your daughter for making it through the front half. As for the features, etc... be content with what you paid for, it's all you're going to get until you pay for something else. I say complain all you want, but that doesn't change how a business works. You can say you'll switch brands but good luck with that, they do the same thing.
its a great camera, but the price is clearly too high for what it offers now, the competition have caught up, the R5II is £2500 cheaper which is massive, personally I think the A9iii was I nice upgrade where as this is just a refresh, its not a new camera
Why do people put down Sony? Also heard people put down Nikon. What's going on? I like and own Sony cameras. I also own two incredible vintage Nikon cameras, the F2 and FE2. I once owned a Canon camera and my first 'real' SLR was a Pentax Spotmatic F. They all do one thing and that is taking pictures when the shutter button is pressed. People with emotions, relax. Enjoy your hobby with what you own. As a Sony owner, I will never put anyone down for owning a Canon, Nikon, Lumix or Fujifilm. I will make fun of people who think Leica is worth twice what my first car cost.
Having your daughter on with you was adorable. If I could get my son to do stuff with me that wasnt him being a giant goofball or farting on camera i would totally get him on board. 😂
Nice one Manny. Sony actually dropped the price of a1ii (in the UK) compared to its predecessor. Will I upgrade from a1? Possibly. I'm waiting to see how the pre-capture performs for bird photography (from bird photographers like myself in real world conditions) as that feature is a game changer for my work. My only concern in that respect is the fps which I feel is a little on the low side (40-60 would have been much better but we'll see). If I don't go with a1ii I'll keep my a1 and buy an a9iii.
Z9 got the update. Z8 got it first Also if you got banding in your images make sure the sync default is set at 1/200 for some systems or 1/250 for others
all the new features and yet not one will put in security features/ 6 digit pin codes ? in case camera is stolen, because a stolen camera means a new replaced camera and if no cameras are stolen then that will affect sales. Thats companies showing how much they don't care.
The 1M2 and 28-70 are cool gadgets. I just don’t know who they’re for. Like An a7 isn’t enough but I don’t want to go all the way to max res with the R or a9 for sports or cineline for video. Same with the f2 zoomie. 2.8 zoom isn’t enough but I don’t want the extra light handling of two or three primes for the same price. My only real complaint is external zoom on a 3k lens. Weather resistant maybe but definitely not weather sealed. Every time it moves in and out atmosphere is doing the opposite which means dust and moisture even if it’s small amounts that’ll take a long time to notice. If it didn’t, it wouldn’t be able to move. To each their own but that’s a lot of coin for good at a lot best at nothing.
Yeah, I gotta agree… Switch to Sony from Nikon last year - specifically for video - and made the mistake of buying the “flagship” camera… which overheats and shuts down within minutes of shooting 8K and twenty minutes shooting 4K! Bought two FX3s - with little fans - that allow me to shoot all day! So it’s a “stills” camera and a lot of “influencers” mislead neophytes into thinking it was an all purpose camera (much like Nikon mislead its lifelong customers into thinking the “Filmmaker’s Kit” was a “game changer” when they never had Apple’s support for ProRes RAW (and STILL don’t!) All the A1 ii is - is the recent upgrades built into the firmware - so you don’t BRICK your camera trying to install the upgrades on the origin model and a swivel screen for bloggers… who wanna blog on a $6K camera!?! Take that out in public either a top GM lens and I hope you have INSURANCE!!! I’m completely satisfied with the duel FX3s and an array of lenses but I overpaid for the original A1 as - essentially - a “backup camera” for coverage and those RARE occasions where I wanna shoot quality stills. The GM lenses - on the other hand - are GREAT! Got a complete set of primes and the Zooms for wide and long!
Literally the only reason I did not buy the A1ii is the price. Hits almost all the markers. But it is basically the A7RV, ...but with 30 FPS. ...and less resolution? I would rather have a 2nd rV than spending 3500 more to get the a1ii, an extra 20fps and "precapture" is not worth 3500 bucks more.
As a heavy Sony user maybe you can help with an issue that occured with my Sony A7 IV. (almost new!) So I mainly shoot tethered in the studio. I´m using a 60$ tether cable. But its just not connecting tightly to the USB C connection of the camera. Its kind of lose and if I move the camera from landscape to portrait or just touch the cable a little it disconnects. Sometimes Capture One can´t even deal with this connecting-disconnecting- connecting ... and crashes. I tried a different cable (tether tools) and a different sony camera to check if its just a problem with my model. But still the same issua. The guy in the shop where I bought the camera just said that this camera might not be built to be used in the studio. That´s ridiculous! So a 2.500€ camera comes with a USB C slot that is not properly working? Dis you have any experience like that with your sony cameras?
loved the ocassional McDonald sipping sounds. just recently, Conan had that episode when the guest (Kevin Nealon) kept making strong straw sounds and it was hilarious!
Look what Lumix has done to the g9 in the past. They updated the camera for years and even put in subject detection later. Also the full frame s5II(x) did got alot updates with 1.5 sec precapture also on a update. Sony is dropping like a handful camera’s every year that fills the bank quicker than updating flagships.
Where did anyone get the notion that the r5 ii is a partially stacked sensor? All listings by canon and reputable sources have it as a fully stacked sensor
With a bit of research l am led to believe the R5ii sensor is not actually fully stacked which l was totally unaware as l own it believing was fully stacked l guess that why the speed still a little slower than the other big boys in its class leaving a little rolling shutter to still deal with.
@@isotechimages.9130 stacked sensors still have different readout speeds, a sensor reading out slower doesn’t mean it’s partially stacked. For comparison, the r5 ii has, for all intents and purposes, the same readout speeds as the Sony a9 ii (1/160th of a second) while having nearly double the megapixels, which would anecdotally support it being a fully stacked sensor. The only way anyone would be able to confirm this would be to actually examine the sensor and take it apart.
@@ItsMidasProductions ah look l cannot know for sure just did find something said it not fully stacked but l do keep in touch with Canon so next time l speak to them l will find out just out of interest l not fussed but Manny knows stuff so it interests me.
I love Nikon's lineup for my use case but man, all these modern systems are magic with the tech advances available now. I'll give extra props to Sony for their articulating / tilt combo screen, I wish Nikon and Canon offered this feature. I prefer on-axis tilt (Z8/9's is ideal for me) but I'd welcome Sony's combo design.
Within the family we shoot wildlife with Sony and Nikon and the big lenses.I can assure you that the AF of my a1 is way better than the Z8 of my wife!A friend of mine has a canon R5ii and complains about the small leap forward and even worse IQ and lots of freezes in cold weather.My Sony A1 never had those issues and was fully operative at launch.The Nikon z9 needed 3 years of FW updates to reach a level that is still beneath the a1.The Nikon z8/8 also has more noise than the a1.This just my experience and I am not paid by RUclips or whatever producer!
We have reached a parity in the highest tier cameras so the new releases do not have major new tech we got used to seeing. It is getting harder to justify a new purchase unless your use case requires the new features like higher burst rates or pre-capture. I think about what would compel me to buy a Z9ii and all I can come up with is pre-capture in RAW. What compelled me not to buy a Z6iii was lack of bird detection autofocus. That was a baffling oversight. It was added to the Z9 with a firmware update so we know it can be done.
The fact that 99.999% of photographers will never be able to afford/own cameras like the A1 II, R1, z9 but still get into arguments in comment sections is very telling. It's just brand p*ssing match at this point. Great format of video btw.
People are ridiculous, let’s remember for the extra price Nikon charges for their tele you can basically buy an A1 plus the same type of tele. Everyone overcharges they just do it on different products, so stop this ridiculous brand fanatisme.
What don’t you understand about the free market? Nobody forces anyone to buy that Sony. Just say what you like or don’t like about the product. If there are people willing to pay for it, it makes Sony more profitable and they will bring future models to the market. If not, they will drop the price and make less money. Its a free world
A9iii is a much better camera. The internet talks of “worse dynamic range” which is about a stop worse, which is irrelevant you work in properly lit or exposed environments, or use a flash. Remember dynamic range is for under and overexposed shots both in photo and video. As an a9iii and original a1 owner, the video on the a9iii is the best on a Sony camera and is over looked. It’s the only camera in their lineup that oversampled 4k up to 60 fps and still has uncropped 4k120. A1 isn’t oversampled unless it’s in apsc mode and the 4k120 has a 1.1 crop in 4k120 which for real estate videographers is a big deal. Same autofocus in both and same body. A1 has higher megapixels if that’s important to you. As far as value, global shutter, no rolling shutter, no led flickering, and something about the video image is better for me. I think the a1ii is a great camera but overhyped considering the price point and the competition, specifically the r5ii which offers raw 8k60, 4k up to 120 with no crop, 45 megapixels and the same 30 fps stills shooting.
@@Darkhorsemultimedia1agree to an exent. If you’re a sports photographer and you want to use APS-Crop it’s not worth it from 24 MP to 12 MP😳 just my opinion. compared to the A1 It ain’t worth the purchase.
@ totally get your take and agree with you to an extent as well. Shooting sports myself and being around plenty of pros I can tell you that most are using the r1 or a9iii and previously I’d say about 60 percent or more at nfl games were using an r3 until last year. Several sports pros will say “get it right in camera” and you don’t need to crop and honestly before we were spoiled with these types of cameras on dslr we were shooting sports with 12-17 megapixel photos. There’s also no difference in cropping in or out of camera as far as resolution so several sports pros that actually do crop will catch the action in a wider focal length and crop after in post. I’d say wildlife shooters (which I’m not) are more snobby about megapixels. Is it nice to be able to crop yes, for sports is the higher megapixels or better low light a better choice, for most I think and especially me it’s the low light. I say all of this as a Sony fan boy forever and I still own an r1 and a9iii. Cheers
All of the major companies are this way. Firmware feature shortage is a way for you to buy up. If they gave you everything in every update, what would make you want the next camera? Just because it’s new? lol Canon did that with the R3. I don’t have basketball tracking and can’t use the aperture ring in the Z lenses for photography only video lol. I don’t care I’m not upgrading I don’t even need those features. I still use single point servo when shooting sports. Think about what you need and quit buying into marketing some of the stuff you get all giddy over you play with for like a week and never use it again.
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Correction- sorry I misspoke. I confused the Z6III with the R5II. The R5II has a fully stacked sensor. I did an entire video comparing the IQ to the R5. I know the camera very well ironically. Check that out if you are interested
All good! Mistakes happen Manny! What I do think is funny, is there was someone who posted in the comments that the R5 mark II has a slower read out speed than other stacked sensors, so therefore it was probably a partially stacked sensor and Canon is lying to us! I thought it was funny! But my hypothesis about Canon's stacked sensor having a slower readout speed is due to 2 factors
1. Canon didn't want to make it faster and compete with the R1 which would undercut their flagship camera
2. Dual Pixel Auto Focus lowers the readout speed and presents other challenges with higher megapixel stacked sensors (I also think the Duel Pixel AF has something to do with the Wobble that some people have when shooting video in certain modes, but I digress).
MANNY, Love Daddy Daughter moment- as a Girl Dad _ I approve this episode.
My problem with A1ii is no Global Shutter... for $500 more than the A9iii - as the flag ship it should have everything and new features not on any of the entire line...
Best thing is that it's now possible to find the A1 for 3500 USD!! Basically if you always stay 1 generation behind, you can save a ton of money.
But you'll also lose a lot trying to resell it if you wanna upgrade one day. The A1 is a dead lemon. I would only buy that if I considered keeping it until it dies...
Not necessary unless you never upgrade again. People buy A1 II now for $6500 and resell them for $4200 4 years later vs buying an used A1 now for $4200 and resell them $1500 4 years later. Not to mention an 8 year old A1 could have 0 value if it dies or need expensive fixes if shutter failure alone the way.
I invest in equipment if it will give me an advantage or solve a problem. A1ii doesn't solve enough problems for $6500. I got the a1 back couple of months after it was released in 2021 and the advantage it gave me was incredible. Now there is cheaper competition (r5 ii) and original a1 in the hands of many photographers the advantage is lost. One key advantage was the infrastructure Sony built around a1 to get the images out fast via ethernet, cable, wifi. What an amazing workhorse. the sony a1ii main competitor is sadly for sony the a1.
KEH was selling α1 for some 3500 USD back in August, three months before Sony's α1 II announcement.
this is so wrong lol, sony products never go down in price that quick. I bought an A7IV for €2100, it costed €2300 on release...
"Nobody is forcing you to buy this camera." Yup. Absolute truth there.
Not fully against the idea, but in the perspective of less informed folks, they might be driven to think Sony A1 II has all the new technologies but the reality is 80% of the product is renewed.. May be aside from the AI chip and the mold of the body.
Though they're not forced to buy the camera, they could be mis-lead.
no one's forcing you but 100+ influencers with glowing reviews of these products are probably making your old camera/lenses suddenly feel inadequate. don't fall for it.
@tj4000aj except that Sony loaned them the camera with paid perks would definitely give them unbiased thoughts right? They all released the reviews on the same day due to embargo and got the camera before many regular people could've gotten their hands on a retail version.
Actually, many well known reviewers (like Petapixel) seemed to recommend getting original A1 instead of A1 II as well
@@tj4000aj well they aren’t lying, its still a beast of a camera
are you kidding me! everyone is forcing me to buy a new camera! look at all the comments in the comments section! I won't be a great photographer without the newest gear and whatever they say is the best. I need to have multiple cameras, multiple systems, and multiple lenses to be the best and all of my lenses and camera systems have to be top end! I have to have these because otherwise, how am I going to take a good photo! No one in the history of photography has ever taken a good photo prior to any of this gear being available. EVERYONE BUY! BUY! BUYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love you had your daughter help you at work she did a fabulous job 😊
Canon-Nikon-Sony are just a bunch of people that argue like middle school kids about everything instead of shooting. Arguing over a product detail sheet instead of finding what is the right tool for you. I
Exactly, I have never had a customer asked what camera are you shooting with before or during or after the sessions, they care about the results which they have always been happy and Ive been using different cameras
The Cannon R5 mk II does not have a partially stacked sensor. It has a fully stacked sensor.
I don’t get that at all lol
True. It's fully stacked. The z6III is partially stacked.
I keep hearing about all this technology but a old camera can take a great picture and customers can be happy with the finished product.
So why even clicking then?
@@sashinger5230 why not
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Does that mean you are still using a 35mm film camera. Could I shoot a wedding on a Canon 10d DSLR from 2003 and get great shots, yes. Would I miss shots I can get with my A1, yes lots. If your style and type of work allows you to use old tech, that's great no one is forcing you to buy the new models.
Yeah, I gotta agree…
Switch to Sony from Nikon last year - specifically for video - and made the mistake of buying the “flagship” camera… which overheats and shuts down within minutes of shooting 8K and twenty minutes shooting 4K!
Bought two FX3s - with little fans - that allow me to shoot all day!
So it’s a “stills” camera and a lot of “influencers” mislead neophytes into thinking it was an all purpose camera (much like Nikon mislead its lifelong customers into thinking the “Filmmaker’s Kit” was a “game changer” when they never had Apple’s support for ProRes RAW (and STILL don’t!)
All the A1 ii is - is the recent upgrades built into the firmware - so you don’t BRICK your camera trying to install the upgrades on the origin model and a swivel screen for bloggers… who wanna blog on a $6K camera!?! Take that out in public either a top GM lens and I hope you have INSURANCE!!!
I’m completely satisfied with the duel FX3s and an array of lenses but I overpaid for the original A1 as - essentially - a “backup camera” for coverage and those RARE occasions where I wanna shoot quality stills.
The GM lenses - on the other hand - are GREAT! Got a complete set of primes and the Zooms for wide and long!
How sweet! Your daughter is cute! Hope she inherits your passion for photography.
Great points! I honestly would not pay $6,500 for the A1 ii . I currently use the Canon R5 ii to shoot sports and it performs great. I could purchase 2 R5 ii's for almost the same price as one A1 ii.
For me that's the cost of open Sony E-mount - Z8 and R5 cost significantly less, but you have less lens alternatives.
This is NOT true at all! You are the perfect example of Fanboyism! There are adapters for both Canon and Nikons systems. Those adapters work perfectly fine! you don't want to shoot with Adapters! Sony Mirrorless cameras used to have to use 3rd party adapters to shoot and no one said anything about it because the excuse was that Sony is starting mirrorless.
@@TigaWouldI love adapting my lenses making them longer and heavier and takes two extra steps to change a lens. So good!!
SONY didn't start mirrorless. They have lots of native adapters for SONY and MINOLTA DSLR and film lenses. Additionally, you can use Sigma, Metabones or other adaptors to adapt, say, Canon EF lenses to SONY ALPHA.
@@tonygerassi1502 first world problems. most working professionals don't care, but you're obviously more important and make more from your photography than they do! I know I know... You're a working pro and have all flagship cameras and going to list you gear and blah blah blah blah blah... Blah blah blah blah! it's all the same! every comments list every tab! "Sony has 3rd party bro! 3rd party lenses" and reading off spec sheets! we hear you bro... we hear you!
@@adamadamis exactly!
So I shoot with Lumix. I was doing wedding videography while in college for photography. Lumix was the camera choice of the owner of the company. So that is what I got use to. And when it came time for me to buy my first camera, I stuck with Lumix because that is what I know. I now have a great S5 that I love using and it does everything I need when it comes to video and photography. Sure, the S5ii is out with some upgrades, but I don't see the need to buy one because I am getting along great with the previous model. And Lumix isn't forcing me to buy it. Just like Sony isn't forcing anyone to buy all of the cameras that they make. Don't fall into the trap of thinking you need every new model that Sony makes (Or any other company for that matter).
So as long as you have a working Sony camera that you enjoy using and does everything you need it to, don't worry. Nobody is forcing you to buy anything. And because of that, Sony is perfectly fine making as many cameras as they want. Even if some of the features are repetitive or unwanted.
Great video Manny!! If you’re experiencing banding issues in your flash photography with the Nikon Z8 or Z9, follow these steps:
Ensure your camera firmware is up to date.
Update the firmware of any flash gear that supports it.
That's the general fix.
Cool idea bringing your kit into your business. Applaud 👏
Tbh as someone who been shooting with an A7III and been waiting for an body upgrade to everything (MP, Shooting Speed, Ergonomics, video featrues, etc) the A1 II ticks all the boxes for me.
Sure the Canon R5 II or the Nikon Z8/Z9 can get me what I want for cheaper but switching mounts is a pain & would cost even more.
Also while the lack of some features the OG A1 could have does suck for those that have OG A1s, I only buy based on what the equipment can do TODAY and not what it "could" do tomorrow.
Its nice that some models get free firmware updates but software updates are not free for any company to do, and unless in the official marketing material they mention you will be getting "x" or "y" later on down the line, I don't expect to get anything else then what the camera has at release.
This camera stuff is crazy why can’t people be happy with what ever they can afford,and if you find that what you have after a while to be lacking and needing an upgrade then upgrade to what’s good for you if it’s 6k, 4k, 2600$ or even under 1500$ get what you can and be happy with it and get out there and make money.
I am still using A7iii till this day didn’t find to upgrade yet. Until A7v is officially released.
@@VishwasRavindran92 yeah that’s like me I’m getting the R5 II for my upgrade but been using the the eos “R” since day one and now I need a upgrade and I like my eos R but have found limiting things in it for me and what I want to do as far the photography I want to pursue I wish canon came out with a “R” mark 2 lol 36mp that would be my camera right there lol, but all and all I believe everyone want something really nice in there life time for some it’s a nice home, a very expensive vehicle or jewelry others it may be a piece of art or even a place to travel and then when looking at others desires it may look like nothing special but to that individual it is special so again get what you like we only live once.
I agree, the main problem about the Sony ecosystem is the firmware and firmware update policy.
The thing people are forgetting... the price from the A1 to the A1II is the same. So, technically, Sony is giving people the features they were wanting for the A1 in the A1II. But, the biggest problem is for users who have the A1 already; they have to make the $6500 purchase AGAIN.
I think, if Sony offered a "trade up" program with a fair pricing structure, a lot of these concerns could be assuaged.
I'm happy with my Z9s; having shot with A1s for a while, I prefer the ergos, the faster cards, the file structure and size, and the PF glass options, all the while keeping money in the bank as well (even after selling the Sony at used prices and buying the Nikon stuff new). The only thing I'm really missing is the lens aftermarket. Hopefully that'll come soon.
6500 - sell value of A1 = trade up program. What is it that you think would be different? Honest question, because I think Canon does offer some kind of program like this, a loyalty program, I wouldn't be surprised if Nikon did too. But, I don't think it's a significant discount, they aren't in the business of breaking even or taking losses on their latest models with their largest part of the interested market.
I just want to say. Everyone knows their own work and what they are doing, and which camera and lens they should use. Camera manufacturing companies are doing their job as well. By taking some user feedback and making a few changes in their cameras, they sell their cameras and make a good profit. If I have the Sony Alpha 7 Mark IV and I do wedding photography, I know my work does not require 20 frames per second or more, so I wouldn't buy the Sony Alpha 1 Mark II. "Need" and "Want" are two of the most difficult things here. if you know what you need you can easily decide what camera is good another side you "Want" means more expectations, difficult to decide which cameras has this and those more features.
About some of the update complaints: We cannot know anything "for sure" because we don't know what is a real hardware limit. For example, "pre-capture" is going to depend on how much fast memory is built into the circuitry. You might be able to add some to a camera that has "none", but probably not much. And of course an increase from, say 5 sec. to 10 sec would be likewise limited. Also, just because a chip is advertised in 2 different models does not mean the chip is exactly the same chip. It might be a faster or slower version. Actually, if the chip is not described somewhere in detail, it need not even be the same chip. A company can call any part anything it wants unless they specifically say somewhere that the chips actually are the same. A camera company's "Flying Boat" chip in one camera model could be completely different from its "Flying Boat" chip in another model.
It's not that complicated to add support for things like Creative Looks and Aspect Markers though is it? Why does the A7C ii have these but they aren't brought back to the A7RIV or in the case of aspect markers, even the A7RV still lacks that.
These are not hardware limitations. Some things might well be, but it's clear that Sony doesn't intend to bring down features to prior releases even for things that are reasonably possible to implement on older hardware.
Current A1 owner, three years in now. It's a phenomenal camera! I can sell mine on the used market for around $4k, the question becomes, is the A1II worth a $2500 out of pocket upgrade? Is a new more comfortable body, pre-capture, new AI chip, processing power, articulating screen, same killer sensor that's been tweaked, auto subject recognition, are these enough to make the move? In my case, I'm on the fence. I love the idea of pre-capture as I mainly photograph wildlife. Auto recognition would be a bonus but I only manually switch from bird to animal, so not a big deal. The files I've seen comparing noise, the new A1II looks like the tweaks have made a difference, cleaner files at higher ISOs. If you are starting out in the mirrorless world, I'd agree with Manny here and say jump on over to Nikon and give the Z8 a go for a lot less money which you could invest in glass. If you haven't owned an A1 but are a Sony shooter, invest in a used A1 or if you really don't like the ergonomics and the lack of the new features the A1II offers, buy the A1II. I'm going to hang on to mine for another six months and then I'll reconsider. I think pre-capture is going to be the selling point for me and the new body design.
Just my $.02
Nice video Manny, enjoy Africa!
So many good points! The "Pre-Capture" could have been a firmware update honestly. but of course they aren't going to do that (Just like Canon didn't do that! the only company that did was Nikon), that would cut into sales.
Manny: "For the next part, it's going to be very long and very boring so I think I'm going to do it at home." Manny's daughter: Mmm-hmmm...
This was well done Manny...Respect
Its all about the chips inside A1, the features they offer. A1 II is totally different thing. Things cannot be enabled with just "firmware"
I appreciate a candid, sensical counterpoint to all the comment section blathering that goes on constantly. Well done.
Pretty daughter! You’re a great dad for introducing her to the business. 👍🏾
If I could make $1.00 off of my photography I would own this camera in a heartbeat
Haha
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@@Bigcookfilms my man
bruh
When you look at the Sony A1 or A1 II, it's important to consider the entire E-Mount system. It's not just about the camera body; the variety of lenses available, including options from third-party manufacturers and Sony's own G & GM lenses, offers photographers incredible creative possibilities. Sony has been refining the E-Mount system for years, and they're still releasing top-tier glass like the 28-70mm F2 GM. Meanwhile, Canon and Nikon are just starting to expand their lens ecosystems after switching mounts. With Sony, you're investing in a system that’s already mature and will continue to evolve with you as a photographer. The build quality of their cameras also adds value, making it a solid long-term investment.
What helps the Z8 have better buffer is the file size. No idea why but both the 45mp Z8 and Canons R5's produce compressed raw files half the size of the Sony A1 compressed raw.
I absolutely miss seeing you in videos with your family and the natural chemistry that you have with them. Happy Holidays. God bless.
There are more influencers shooting this camera than actual photographers. That should tell you something.
Nice video Manny outlining what people should focus on (pardon the pun). I've shoot the Nikon Z9 for sports and wildlife, and have used the Pre-capture feature on rare occasions. Do I wish the Z9 shot in Raw with pre-capture even at 15 fps - of course. The situations where I've personally found it useful is repetitive action that is somewhat predicable, but to fast to capture. I'll site two quick examples here. On the beach a Tern was repeatedly squawking at a night heron that was walking close to its nest. It was the first time I used pre-capture because the Tern came in repeatedly and did a pass over the Night Heron. Shooting at 120 fps, I counted the number of frames the Tern was descending and it was at most 8 to 10. You can do the math, but if you are fast enough to pull the trigger when you see the bird enter the frame, good on you. My Sony friends and Canon friends (this was a few years ago) only got leaving tail feathers. The neat thing was when we examined the photos carefully, it was clear that not only was the Tern yelling at the night heron (who didn't care), but was bombing him with excrement each time. The shot won't go in National Geographic, but it demonstrates the fun or usefulness of the feature (ie a bird flying in to feed its young or capture the takeoff). My Sony and Canon friends wanted pre-capture several years ago and now they can have it. I also agree with you that a sync speed of 1/400th would be nice - unless you buy an A9iii. ;-) Happy Holidays.
Very cool video Manny 😎🤩
I don’t think that the R5ii has a PARTIALLY stacked sensor.
That was the Z6iii
Pre-Capture is not hardware dependent, it can be added via a firmware. Lumix with the GH4 (back in the day) added feature like pre-capture and re-focusing after the was taken via a firmware. If the A1 has the same sensor as the other camera, if can be added with a firmware. I left Sony after the A7RII for similar reasons, but in fairness, all of the camera makers are taking advantage of the customers. I use Fujifilm (the GFX100SII, GFX50SII, X-T5, X-H2S, and X-Pro3) and the autofocusing for the Fujifilm X-Series Cameras is issue (when using continuous AF in Movie Mode). I have no problem switching to another brand when they start feeling themselves. Sony has been putting out cameras and 12 months later making them obsolete for a few years now. Canon is the only company that does not do that and it's because (in my opinion) they have a much larger market of professional photographers and it would be horrible for business.
Your daughter is beautiful and a real great helper. Bravo!!!!
Nikon Z6 III is partially stacked, the Canon R5 II is stacked.
Glad you mentioned how the A1 and A1 II get the same sports shots. I argue tech has plateaued, and new cameras perform similarly. Jared Polin claims the A1 II crushes the Z8, but the photos are practically identical.
Hardware wise the A1II is still the best out there. You might not appreciate or use them but it still there. Definitely paying a premium to have it. Software wise is there why nip you when compared to the competition. This translate into not the best value for your $. R5II/Z8/Z9 made slight compromises reducing their cost. It mostly satisfied user's need.
I think I remember your little girl in a video of yours a few years ago on a railing. How fast they grow. Congratulations!
The thing isn't if it's better camera than the A1
The thing is if it's a better camera than the Z8 for the price
Sony seems less and less attractive now
Nikon and even Canon are better buy now
It is for me because I’d have to buy a shit ton of Nikon glass as well. The Z8 is tempting to me but I’ve held off because of the size, mainly. I have a ton of Sony and Canon glass so that’s where I’m going. A1ii over the R5ii because I didn’t really like the R5.
@gordoncahill1170 you can adapt your Sony glass on the Nikon with the Megadap with native performance, lens correction, etc. And you can adapt the EF lenses on Nikon too
Only a person without a head on his shoulders can say that it is better to buy Canon now. They DO NOT HAVE OPTICS, and the few lenses they do have are VERY EXPENSIVE.
@@EdvardKALEN for wedding, portrait and sports there are a lot of optics. The bodies are cheaper than Sony. The optics are pricier, mostly because there aren't third party cheaper lenses. But in the RF line you have all you need for pro work.
@@EdvardKALEN Adapter eröffnen die Welt der EF Linsen, Sigma, Tamron...
0:43 Terry Warfield and Manny, woah, that’s a dangerous photog duo right there!
the prices are the prices they are . the A1 sensor is expensive and thats just one part alone same as the a9iii also look at the size difference of the cameras from sony vs niok canon etc they are much smaller so hardware is insane they can get in there. end of the day the A1ii is what it is and their price range is set by all the other cameras. so it wont be any cheaper. we are spoilt with tech. but all i see every day is people moaning about everything rather than taking photos. im sticking with my A1 for now because my photos wont change much not enough for the upgrade.
I'm looking at the photos you got with that camera at the football game and everything I could say was. Damn!! What a photos man !!
They were amazing to me on pretty much every aspect 😮
Well done, both of you.
"You don't need to justify your gear" -- if people followed Manny's advice, the toxicity in the comments section would drop precipitously lol. Extend it to "You don't need to justify the gear/brand you are a fan of" and limit that to the gear they own, that would eliminate almost all of it. I love my R5ii. I loved the R6ii I traded in to get it. Neither are perfect cameras. And I have a friend who is a Nikon shooter and a friend who is a Sony shooter. If I had a ton of disposable income I'd get in all those other ecosystems, but I only have enough to get into one, so I chose Canon and their RF L glass (which, again, not perfect, but I like the ones I own). Yet I eagerly watch what the other companies are doing, and hope they do great things, because it will force Canon to step up their game as well. No need to crap on other brands as they all make cameras and lenses that exceed the capability of most of us amateur photographers/videographers.
Holly **** someone with a functioning brain.......
It seems like almost no one is using a Sony camera with a flashgun, or at least there isn't much discussion about the poorly designed Multi Interface (MI) hot shoe. I've owned several Sony cameras, and currently, I'm working with the A9 III and A7R V. However, it's been a constant struggle.
Some brand-new flashguns already have a slightly loose fit on the MI hot shoe, and others develop looseness after just a few months. With Sony's hot shoe, a loose connection means the tiny MI pins often fail to make proper contact. If you tilt the camera vertically, you might get the dreaded error message: "This accessory is not supported by the device and cannot be used. Please verify the compatibility with the device." When that happens, the camera stops working altogether.
Sony has many features I love, and some of them are unmatched by competitors, but I'm starting to wonder if it's worth it. The hot shoe issue is such a major drawback for me that it's becoming a dealbreaker. Am I the only one feeling this way?
R5ii sensor is backside illuminated and fully stacked fyi unless I completely misunderstood that. (As an owner of an a9iii and r5ii and r1).
Thanks for being honest about Sony and especially Nikon! I appreciate it!
Looking forward to the A1ii Africa review. :)
I've started shooting motorsports professionally and am currently using an A7Cii (which is surprisingly capable). The A1 ii is tempting because of the pre-capture, faster sensor readout (than my A7Cii) with less rolling shutter when using just electronic shutter, many more customizable buttons, really good low-light capabilities, and 50mp to maximize the ability to crop with my 70-200gm2+1.4tc. Oh and the 1/400 sync speed is handy. The A9iii has the much faster capture rate but only average low-light capability and 24mp, which would be limiting for me (or I'd have to buy a 600mm prime, no thanks $$$) I'm also wondering if we'll see some new tech in the lower models like the A7V (but that will probably still be 33mp).
I sold all of my Nikon gear to get into Sony and while I don't regret it, I do get what people are saying about the Z8/Z9.
You can never win either way with the internet trolls. If your supportive or advocate for the positive traits your like a simp and if you speak of the ills you become a hater. Speaking your mind is soon going to be a thing of the past. We got to let people speak and that’s how info flows otherwise we are just creating filters that don’t give the full story. Manny hasn’t held back on shortcomings and has always given credit where credit is due. The guy is a legend for a reason!
remember A99II when sony tells you you need sony lenses to enable hybrid AF? another lie an old tamron with same Lens ID was capable of doing hybrid AF - proved sony lies most of the time sony does not sell you a camera they sell you a firmware update....
but yeah japanese jew companies just like nintendo etc....
dont get me wrong im using sony cams for eternities and i realy love them, but sony itself is what i dont like
My wishlist (not too picky I might say) for the future firmware updates on A1.... Focus bracketing for product photography, LUTS and Shutter angle for video, that would be nice Sony. What do you guys think, is there a change we get them?
Pre-shot might not be useful in football, but it is very useful when nailing birds in flight. Fujifilm has had pre-shot on the H2S since release and I find it very useful. Outside of wildlife, I have used it for getting shots of things that would be impossible to get without some type of triggering device. Shots of lightning and artillery muzzle flash, for example.
"It's a firmware update" seems to be what people are saying about every new camera that exist. Then the thing, whichever camera that may be, still sells like gangbusters. Even if it is overpriced. Maybe it is, I really don't know, I don't use Sony and don't even have the most recent versions of my Canon R5 or R6.
Lot of fair points Manny. Keep at it!
TLDR of this next thing - Nikon's prices are what they are because their market share, people used to defend Sony the same way they are holding up Nikon now, AI AF is the most game changing thing to exist in AF ever.
I did also want to say people are completely missing the entire reason the Z8/Z9 cost what they cost; it's literally because Nikon was hemorrhaging market share to Sony. If they still held the market share they enjoyed for so long those cameras prices would be in line with Canon's prices and Sony would be the "value" leader. And it's completely hilarious to me that it wasn't all that long ago people made comments about how Sony was the company that "cared about it's customers" because what was good for their gain in market share at the time was coincidentally in line with offering things that had better value than the others. Cameras like the A7iii (literally the camera that is the reason we are where we are today with mirrorless), with better features, AF, and price points that undercut the competition that had not yet taken the mirrorless market seriously. This is literally the cycle, they played the same game everyone else did in every competitive market since that has existed. They are now reaping the rewards of that. So maybe it's overpriced, but people that know why they want it will still buy it because that AF is going to matter to them. If it's like the latest Canon AF, the whole action priority, FFS, tracking a subject after they have been obstructed is probably the biggest leap forward in AF ever. I just shot my first wedding, a small ceremony. I missed the ring shots because the ring bearer kept moving in the way and my R5mki kept switching focus to his head. An AF system that prevents that would have got me at least one shot, as not having to refocus each time it happened in that very short period of time would have made the difference. A more experience wedding shooter might have anticipated that "you should have...barga barga..." SURE! But tell me an experienced wedding shooter wouldn't love that much less of a burden on that day. Sony shooters at that level will buy this thing and not care at all about the price, the majority of the complainers almost certainly had no reason to ever pay that much for any camera.
I updated my A7Siii to the latest firmware (FX3) menu....And now my touch focus tracking is missing.
Manny!!! you gotta keep the kids cup full!!! but maybe McDonalds is watching..LOL
did they fix the shutter issues?
Why is the A1/A1 II relevant when we have the A9III? I can’t see getting an A1II or A1 as a fast camera to accompany my A7RV. The A9III would be that camera, while my A7RV would be the landscape/portrait camera. This makes the A1/A1 II the jack of all photography as far as the A9III/A7RV combo is concerned.
Because of that shitty 24mp. That’s why A9iii is relevant for a lot of people.
The Nikon Z8 is the better bang for the buck if you're starting off completely fresh. But literally none of that matters if you're already invested in a system. I'm not going to take thousands of dollars in depreciation selling all my Sony gear to switch to Nikon. I'll just sell my main Sony camera to switch to the a1 ii, and then the price difference is about the same or less than the Z8 would cost brand new.
But Z8 also isn't without flaws, the Nikon AF system is just annoying to use and the fact that they limit what buttons can get customized to is annoying. Like the front buttons can have different options than the rear buttons? Why? Just be like Sony and let me customize any button to anything I want it to be.
It would by a typical beginners' mistake though, to become seduced by a fancy camera model, and then worry about lens choice ecosystem some time later. If you are starting off completely fresh, then you would choose a lens choice ecosystem, and that would lead you to Sony's and its third parties' inevitably.
Unless you'd belong to the "money no object" guys of course, like the ones which would go for e.g. "the coolest Leica" straight away, no matter what 🙂
@@tubularificationed If I'm going by lenses, I'm going Sony regardless, the 3rd party lens options offset the cost of a a1ii pretty quickly.
But yes, lenses are more important most of the time, I think wildlife is the only time camera is equally as important.
Substantially faster and better AF is not something you can achieve with only firmware (unless the old firmware was badly written) - normally it goes hand in hand with a higher computing power demand. So a new body is needed, with a new, more efficient, computing chip generation - providing more computing power without draining the battery faster. But there are certainly some features which could be back-ported if they wanted to...
I've had the a1 since July 2021. Got another in October 2021 and another at the end of 2023. Generated about 40tb of data from stills and 8k video since I first got them. Still image quality still impresses me on 5k monitors. And the 8k files are incredibly useful for dual use video and easily licensable 33 megapixel frame grabs if necessary. Best investment I've made since using Nikon D-series cameras. While a1ii might be way better I am still monetizing the benefits of the a1 and it still delivers to this day.
When A9 and A1 came out, they a revolutionary products that sets a new benchmark for the top tier cameras. However, just like Iphone, we cannot have a revolutionary product every year, most products will become incremental improvements of previous versions. A9II and A1II are examples of incremental improvements. I would say the A1II still has quite a few improvements compared to the A9 to A9II gap. I guess we need to wait for A1III for another monumental improvement, similar to the A9III.
The camera industry is about to stagnate in their development. I now got an a7rv, and will soon get an X2d in this week. More than happy with that.
Most of what's new in the MkII is of no interest to me, so I'm very pleased that the MkI is still on the market at a lower price and used A1s are getting more affordable. Right now, I'm doing event work with an a7IV and a7RV, but very occasionally I need/want to shoot with silent shutter under flickering light without giving up the ability to use flash, so a pair of MkIs would be a good upgrade/sidegrade path for me.
Gerald "Undone" speaks about things you are speaking about as well. It does suck buying the A1 (I have that camera and A7Siii) and waiting so long to get firmware up date when lesser non flagship cheaper Sony models gets or has meaningful software which the A1 should have. It does make me pause on upgrading to A1(II) and wait to see what Sony offerings with new cameras might be. Maybe Sony need not call there A1 or A1(II) their flagship if they continue their practice of not giving or supporting what they call flagship models with meaningful firmware updates. ...just a thought!
Unfortunately, I work with drones, where less weight means more flight time, more money. In that field, where small productions don't want to make the jump to an Inspire or a Red, Sony is the best; either because of the weight of their bodies or their lenses, and obviously because of the autofocus. That doesn't mean that I don't feel that Sony treats us like garbage, and that once they have our money, we stop mattering to them. If I worked in a studio, I would go to Canon with their R1 or the R5 II. By the way, congratulations on the relationship with your daughter.
I love you content. I have R5. I love Bird Photography. I don’t shoot any video with it. I think dedicated video cameras are better for video. Until they get rid of the rolling shutter the R5 is good enough. I think what is missing from the discussion is glass. I own too much Canon Glass to switch no matter how good Sony or Nikon get. The money to sell used glass is not worth the benefits.
Manny's new model in the making!
Cudos to your daughter for making it through the front half. As for the features, etc... be content with what you paid for, it's all you're going to get until you pay for something else. I say complain all you want, but that doesn't change how a business works. You can say you'll switch brands but good luck with that, they do the same thing.
its a great camera, but the price is clearly too high for what it offers now, the competition have caught up, the R5II is £2500 cheaper which is massive, personally I think the A9iii was I nice upgrade where as this is just a refresh, its not a new camera
Nikon people are just going about their business... but still laughing
Why do people put down Sony? Also heard people put down Nikon. What's going on? I like and own Sony cameras. I also own two incredible vintage Nikon cameras, the F2 and FE2. I once owned a Canon camera and my first 'real' SLR was a Pentax Spotmatic F. They all do one thing and that is taking pictures when the shutter button is pressed.
People with emotions, relax. Enjoy your hobby with what you own. As a Sony owner, I will never put anyone down for owning a Canon, Nikon, Lumix or Fujifilm. I will make fun of people who think Leica is worth twice what my first car cost.
Having your daughter on with you was adorable. If I could get my son to do stuff with me that wasnt him being a giant goofball or farting on camera i would totally get him on board. 😂
Nice one Manny. Sony actually dropped the price of a1ii (in the UK) compared to its predecessor. Will I upgrade from a1? Possibly. I'm waiting to see how the pre-capture performs for bird photography (from bird photographers like myself in real world conditions) as that feature is a game changer for my work. My only concern in that respect is the fps which I feel is a little on the low side (40-60 would have been much better but we'll see). If I don't go with a1ii I'll keep my a1 and buy an a9iii.
Z9 got the update. Z8 got it first
Also if you got banding in your images make sure the sync default is set at 1/200 for some systems or 1/250 for others
all the new features and yet not one will put in security features/ 6 digit pin codes ? in case camera is stolen, because a stolen camera means a new replaced camera and if no cameras are stolen then that will affect sales. Thats companies showing how much they don't care.
The 1M2 and 28-70 are cool gadgets. I just don’t know who they’re for. Like An a7 isn’t enough but I don’t want to go all the way to max res with the R or a9 for sports or cineline for video. Same with the f2 zoomie. 2.8 zoom isn’t enough but I don’t want the extra light handling of two or three primes for the same price. My only real complaint is external zoom on a 3k lens. Weather resistant maybe but definitely not weather sealed. Every time it moves in and out atmosphere is doing the opposite which means dust and moisture even if it’s small amounts that’ll take a long time to notice. If it didn’t, it wouldn’t be able to move. To each their own but that’s a lot of coin for good at a lot best at nothing.
Any update on when they will ship? I preordered day 1. I'm expecting to get it on dec 17th as that's the last I heard. Ordered from BH
Yeah, I gotta agree…
Switch to Sony from Nikon last year - specifically for video - and made the mistake of buying the “flagship” camera… which overheats and shuts down within minutes of shooting 8K and twenty minutes shooting 4K!
Bought two FX3s - with little fans - that allow me to shoot all day!
So it’s a “stills” camera and a lot of “influencers” mislead neophytes into thinking it was an all purpose camera (much like Nikon mislead its lifelong customers into thinking the “Filmmaker’s Kit” was a “game changer” when they never had Apple’s support for ProRes RAW (and STILL don’t!)
All the A1 ii is - is the recent upgrades built into the firmware - so you don’t BRICK your camera trying to install the upgrades on the origin model and a swivel screen for bloggers… who wanna blog on a $6K camera!?! Take that out in public either a top GM lens and I hope you have INSURANCE!!!
I’m completely satisfied with the duel FX3s and an array of lenses but I overpaid for the original A1 as - essentially - a “backup camera” for coverage and those RARE occasions where I wanna shoot quality stills.
The GM lenses - on the other hand - are GREAT! Got a complete set of primes and the Zooms for wide and long!
Literally the only reason I did not buy the A1ii is the price. Hits almost all the markers. But it is basically the A7RV, ...but with 30 FPS. ...and less resolution? I would rather have a 2nd rV than spending 3500 more to get the a1ii, an extra 20fps and "precapture" is not worth 3500 bucks more.
As a heavy Sony user maybe you can help with an issue that occured with my Sony A7 IV. (almost new!) So I mainly shoot tethered in the studio. I´m using a 60$ tether cable. But its just not connecting tightly to the USB C connection of the camera. Its kind of lose and if I move the camera from landscape to portrait or just touch the cable a little it disconnects. Sometimes Capture One can´t even deal with this connecting-disconnecting- connecting ... and crashes. I tried a different cable (tether tools) and a different sony camera to check if its just a problem with my model. But still the same issua. The guy in the shop where I bought the camera just said that this camera might not be built to be used in the studio. That´s ridiculous! So a 2.500€ camera comes with a USB C slot that is not properly working? Dis you have any experience like that with your sony cameras?
loved the ocassional McDonald sipping sounds. just recently, Conan had that episode when the guest (Kevin Nealon) kept making strong straw sounds and it was hilarious!
LUMIX 55II has had the best firmware updates
Look what Lumix has done to the g9 in the past. They updated the camera for years and even put in subject detection later. Also the full frame s5II(x) did got alot updates with 1.5 sec precapture also on a update. Sony is dropping like a handful camera’s every year that fills the bank quicker than updating flagships.
You're off to Africa??? I can't believe this, Jarod went without me and now you're going without me! I haven't been since 2010!
Where did anyone get the notion that the r5 ii is a partially stacked sensor? All listings by canon and reputable sources have it as a fully stacked sensor
When people don't like a band or a product, they will go out of their way to lie about it (same with people). It's dangerous, but it still occurs.
With a bit of research l am led to believe the R5ii sensor is not actually fully stacked which l was totally unaware as l own it believing was fully stacked l guess that why the speed still a little slower than the other big boys in its class leaving a little rolling shutter to still deal with.
@@isotechimages.9130 stacked sensors still have different readout speeds, a sensor reading out slower doesn’t mean it’s partially stacked.
For comparison, the r5 ii has, for all intents and purposes, the same readout speeds as the Sony a9 ii (1/160th of a second) while having nearly double the megapixels, which would anecdotally support it being a fully stacked sensor.
The only way anyone would be able to confirm this would be to actually examine the sensor and take it apart.
@@ItsMidasProductions ah look l cannot know for sure just did find something said it not fully stacked but l do keep in touch with Canon so next time l speak to them l will find out just out of interest l not fussed but Manny knows stuff so it interests me.
It is fully stacked, he made a mistake and confused it with the Z6iii
I love Nikon's lineup for my use case but man, all these modern systems are magic with the tech advances available now. I'll give extra props to Sony for their articulating / tilt combo screen, I wish Nikon and Canon offered this feature. I prefer on-axis tilt (Z8/9's is ideal for me) but I'd welcome Sony's combo design.
Within the family we shoot wildlife with Sony and Nikon and the big lenses.I can assure you that the AF of my a1 is way better than the Z8 of my wife!A friend of mine has a canon R5ii and complains about the small leap forward and even worse IQ and lots of freezes in cold weather.My Sony A1 never had those issues and was fully operative at launch.The Nikon z9 needed 3 years of FW updates to reach a level that is still beneath the a1.The Nikon z8/8 also has more noise than the a1.This just my experience and I am not paid by RUclips or whatever producer!
Nikon atleast update the camera than…
Pahahaahha.
@@Valerossi0 they needed to in order to get 85% of the a1 performance
The z9 and z8 still the best on the market
We have reached a parity in the highest tier cameras so the new releases do not have major new tech we got used to seeing. It is getting harder to justify a new purchase unless your use case requires the new features like higher burst rates or pre-capture. I think about what would compel me to buy a Z9ii and all I can come up with is pre-capture in RAW. What compelled me not to buy a Z6iii was lack of bird detection autofocus. That was a baffling oversight. It was added to the Z9 with a firmware update so we know it can be done.
Reading the comments justifies my belief that people need to keep their camera gear and their personalities separate.
The community is full of complaints over gear that most of these people will never purchase and features that they will never fully utilize 🤯
Junior shinning there. great family
The fact that 99.999% of photographers will never be able to afford/own cameras like the A1 II, R1, z9 but still get into arguments in comment sections is very telling. It's just brand p*ssing match at this point. Great format of video btw.
You’re wrong. People spend heavily on camera gear even the hobbyist. Saw one tourist casually walking around with a Hasselblad X2D 100c
That could be a low estimate lol!
I own the a1, and I am furious at Sony over their firmware support for the a7IV and omission of the a1
@@hikertrashfilms stop buying overpriced cameras
@@KelsJune No, they dont lol. Thats why it's a dying industry with shrinking sales every year.
The squishy eye piece is worth the price. 😂😂😂😂
People are ridiculous, let’s remember for the extra price Nikon charges for their tele you can basically buy an A1 plus the same type of tele. Everyone overcharges they just do it on different products, so stop this ridiculous brand fanatisme.
What are you on? Nikon has the most affordable new tele lenses.
What ??
@@milkod2001 not in the pro range, their pro range is substantially more expensive as I wrote you can fundamentally buy an A1 for the price difference
It’s the same sensor !!
What don’t you understand about the free market? Nobody forces anyone to buy that Sony. Just say what you like or don’t like about the product. If there are people willing to pay for it, it makes Sony more profitable and they will bring future models to the market. If not, they will drop the price and make less money. Its a free world
Thanks for this video it’s always nice to hear your honest thoughts! Do you think the a9iii is a better value than the a1 ii?
A9iii is a much better camera. The internet talks of “worse dynamic range” which is about a stop worse, which is irrelevant you work in properly lit or exposed environments, or use a flash. Remember dynamic range is for under and overexposed shots both in photo and video.
As an a9iii and original a1 owner, the video on the a9iii is the best on a Sony camera and is over looked. It’s the only camera in their lineup that oversampled 4k up to 60 fps and still has uncropped 4k120.
A1 isn’t oversampled unless it’s in apsc mode and the 4k120 has a 1.1 crop in 4k120 which for real estate videographers is a big deal.
Same autofocus in both and same body. A1 has higher megapixels if that’s important to you.
As far as value, global shutter, no rolling shutter, no led flickering, and something about the video image is better for me.
I think the a1ii is a great camera but overhyped considering the price point and the competition, specifically the r5ii which offers raw 8k60, 4k up to 120 with no crop, 45 megapixels and the same 30 fps stills shooting.
@@Darkhorsemultimedia1agree to an exent. If you’re a sports photographer and you want to use APS-Crop it’s not worth it from 24 MP to 12 MP😳 just my opinion. compared to the A1 It ain’t worth the purchase.
@ totally get your take and agree with you to an extent as well.
Shooting sports myself and being around plenty of pros I can tell you that most are using the r1 or a9iii and previously I’d say about 60 percent or more at nfl games were using an r3 until last year. Several sports pros will say “get it right in camera” and you don’t need to crop and honestly before we were spoiled with these types of cameras on dslr we were shooting sports with 12-17 megapixel photos.
There’s also no difference in cropping in or out of camera as far as resolution so several sports pros that actually do crop will catch the action in a wider focal length and crop after in post.
I’d say wildlife shooters (which I’m not) are more snobby about megapixels. Is it nice to be able to crop yes, for sports is the higher megapixels or better low light a better choice, for most I think and especially me it’s the low light.
I say all of this as a Sony fan boy forever and I still own an r1 and a9iii. Cheers
I just switched to Sony and man it’s been an amazing experience
All of the major companies are this way. Firmware feature shortage is a way for you to buy up. If they gave you everything in every update, what would make you want the next camera? Just because it’s new? lol
Canon did that with the R3. I don’t have basketball tracking and can’t use the aperture ring in the Z lenses for photography only video lol. I don’t care I’m not upgrading I don’t even need those features. I still use single point servo when shooting sports.
Think about what you need and quit buying into marketing some of the stuff you get all giddy over you play with for like a week and never use it again.