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p.23 #1A1 Reviews/Video thread
Yup. If the a7IV comes out with mid-30's or even 40+MP non-stacked sensor but with RIV performance in AF that would be the one for sure as a 2nd/beater/backup . In the mean time I will continue to hoard because I let FOMO drive my life.
arbitrage wrote:
That is possible....at first I thought the kites were at the rehab but I just went back and saw that you are correct... the kites were wild I think and the bokeh has a bit of that funky mid-day atmospheric look. Even Mark says the verdict is still out on the A1/200-600. He had lots of good results on all other subjects with the A1/200-600.I also had issues with RIV/200-600 on static subjects. So hopefully this potential issue isn't anywhere near the RIV issue. Of course I also found some pretty good settings to make the RIV/200-600 work for me a lot of the time. But with the A1, the RIV is pointless to me so it is already out the door. The RIV was a stop gap for me to get higher resolution over the A9. But it comes with a lot of tradeoffs as you well know. I struggled to enjoy shooting that camera. Once getting the R5 with high resolution, high speed and great AF the RIV was never touched other than to compare a few things. Now the A1 basically obsoletes my R5. I sold my 100-400GM because the R5/100-500 served my purpose. Now I foresee myself repurchasing the 100-400GM and selling off the R5/100-500. I do like having a lens like the 100-400/100-500 that can do semi-macro stuff better than the 200-600 or the big primes. Or I may keep the R5 for awhile longer. We shall see......My magic 8-ball currently is seeing my future as A1, 100-400GM, 200-600, 600GM and then either an A9 (original) or upcoming A7IV (not R) as my 2nd body mostly used for backup but also sometimes used as a 2nd active shooting body on trips.
Of course my magic 8-ball is often wrong and usually changes it's prediction on the hour
arbitrage wrote:
buffalowolff wrote
I still have no idea what my kit is going to be behind the a1. I keep debating between keeping the a9 and/or a7iii as my backup/beater/lowlight. But then I say maybe I want the RIV for in the kayak so I can keep the high MP but not be sad when I drown it..... but then thats what insurance is for. A 2nd a1 would be the ultimate answer but no way that is happening, I'm not in a position where I actually _need_ a backup. Just too many things to like about each body.arbitrage wrote
buffalowolff wrote
Definitely something to watch though as this is pretty similar to how I would describe the r4+200-600 issue. Hopefully just conditions, but it seems like it might be the 200-600 again. That said, I had issues on the r4 even on still subjects (in af-c). Af-s would resolve it instantly. I ditched my 200-600 last April and switched to the 100-400 as it compliments the 600GM better for me anyway, but I'd rather everything work as intended.arbitrage wrote
AJay wrote
I do wonder if his problem with the 200-600 was atmospheric distortion. The shots were taken at a greater distance than the tethered birds and it looked to be in the middle of the day with bright sunshine.Of course my magic 8-ball is often wrong and usually changes it's prediction on the hour
Feb 12, 2021 at 07:37 AM
p.23 #2A1 Reviews/Video thread
Mark Galer seemed pissed about Tony's clickbait video.
Feb 12, 2021 at 07:56 AM
p.23 #3A1 Reviews/Video thread
turbodude wrote:
Mark Galer seemed pissed about Tony's clickbait video.
hahaha...first 3 minutes... speed up if I speak to slow to 1.5, put a sticky note over my face hahahahaha
Mark Galer seemed pissed about Tony's clickbait video.
hahaha...first 3 minutes... speed up if I speak to slow to 1.5, put a sticky note over my face hahahahaha
Feb 12, 2021 at 08:09 AM
p.23 #4A1 Reviews/Video thread
Not to mention a few jabs at other YTubers...."shooting a vase of flowers or dogs around your house" 
Repost: MG
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Repost: MG
TNFeb 12, 2021 at 08:15 AM
p.23 #5A1 Reviews/Video thread
The two Marks, Mark Smith and Mark Galer are my favorite youtubers, low key but solid guys, their numbers of subscribers don't reflect that though. I guess the ones who yell the loudest get the most attention.
Feb 12, 2021 at 08:37 AM
p.23 #6A1 Reviews/Video thread
Watching the Mark video...why would the A1 be less adept than the A9 with focusing (repeating A7rIV problems) when using the 200/600? This is a major flaw for me & upgrading from an A9 to an A1. I have my 99II for high resolution (it works really well for action also).
Feb 12, 2021 at 09:09 AM
p.23 #7A1 Reviews/Video thread
mogul wrote:
Watching the Mark video...why would the A1 be less adept than the A9 with focusing (repeating A7rIV problems) when using the 200/600? This is a major flaw for me & upgrading from an A9 to an A1. I have my 99II for high resolution (it works really well for action also).
I think a lot of us feel the same way and are anxiously waiting for more info (I know I am)
Watching the Mark video...why would the A1 be less adept than the A9 with focusing (repeating A7rIV problems) when using the 200/600? This is a major flaw for me & upgrading from an A9 to an A1. I have my 99II for high resolution (it works really well for action also).
I think a lot of us feel the same way and are anxiously waiting for more info (I know I am)
Feb 12, 2021 at 09:21 AM
p.23 #8A1 Reviews/Video thread
Fro raw comparison, watching now.
https://youtu.be/AV14naKYbRE
https://youtu.be/AV14naKYbRE
Feb 12, 2021 at 09:23 AM
p.23 #9A1 Reviews/Video thread
mogul wrote:
Watching the Mark video...why would the A1 be less adept than the A9 with focusing (repeating A7rIV problems) when using the 200/600? This is a major flaw for me & upgrading from an A9 to an A1. I have my 99II for high resolution (it works really well for action also).
OK - he did not say that definitively. He stated that he needed to do more tests, so those were preliminary findings. Let's keep that in mind when discussing this.
Watching the Mark video...why would the A1 be less adept than the A9 with focusing (repeating A7rIV problems) when using the 200/600? This is a major flaw for me & upgrading from an A9 to an A1. I have my 99II for high resolution (it works really well for action also).
OK - he did not say that definitively. He stated that he needed to do more tests, so those were preliminary findings. Let's keep that in mind when discussing this.
Feb 12, 2021 at 09:30 AM
p.23 #10A1 Reviews/Video thread
Too many here are to quickly worried.
We don't know the whether it happens at 15/20/30 fps or at all fps (could point to the AF motors not prcise enough for 30 fps adjustments and 50 MP). Whether it is just a software problem requiring firmware updates, whether the A1 firmware is final, whether AF setting were the culprit, air density played a role etc. etc.
As @galenapass mentioned already, more tests are required and will be performed.
We don't know the whether it happens at 15/20/30 fps or at all fps (could point to the AF motors not prcise enough for 30 fps adjustments and 50 MP). Whether it is just a software problem requiring firmware updates, whether the A1 firmware is final, whether AF setting were the culprit, air density played a role etc. etc.
As @galenapass mentioned already, more tests are required and will be performed.
Feb 12, 2021 at 09:41 AM
p.23 #11A1 Reviews/Video thread
Don't confuse worried with bored...... we're all getting the damn thing, we need something to debate and consternate over until its in our hands :-)
Holger wrote:
Too many here are to quickly worried.
We don't know the whether it happens at 15/20/30 fps or at all fps (could point to the AF motors not prcise enough for 30 fps adjustments and 50 MP). Whether it is just a software problem requiring firmware updates, whether the A1 firmware is final, whether AF setting were the culprit, air density played a role etc. etc.
As @galenapass@ mentioned already, more tests are required and will be performed.
Holger wrote:
Too many here are to quickly worried.
We don't know the whether it happens at 15/20/30 fps or at all fps (could point to the AF motors not prcise enough for 30 fps adjustments and 50 MP). Whether it is just a software problem requiring firmware updates, whether the A1 firmware is final, whether AF setting were the culprit, air density played a role etc. etc.
As @galenapass@ mentioned already, more tests are required and will be performed.
Feb 12, 2021 at 09:51 AM
p.23 #12A1 Reviews/Video thread
turbodude wrote:
Mark Galer seemed pissed about Tony's clickbait video.
Really glad to see Mark point out (at around the 30:00 mark) that you really do not need to be using Tracking AF modes all the time. In many scenarios, it is not the best option.
Mark Galer seemed pissed about Tony's clickbait video.
Really glad to see Mark point out (at around the 30:00 mark) that you really do not need to be using Tracking AF modes all the time. In many scenarios, it is not the best option.
Feb 12, 2021 at 10:20 AM
p.23 #13A1 Reviews/Video thread
Has anyone seen confirmation if the L, M and H FPS can be fully customized to one's liking? I saw this mentioned twice in a vague way but have not seen many mention it or anyone show the actual menu item to do this.
I have PM'd Alex Phan to see if he can confirm or deny. Or Sony could just release the damn manual!!
I have PM'd Alex Phan to see if he can confirm or deny. Or Sony could just release the damn manual!!
Feb 12, 2021 at 11:31 AM
p.23 #14A1 Reviews/Video thread
arbitrage wrote:
Has anyone seen confirmation if the L, M and H FPS can be fully customized to one's liking? I saw this mentioned twice in a vague way but have not seen many mention it or anyone show the actual menu item to do this.
I have PM'd Alex Phan to see if he can confirm or deny. Or Sony could just release the damn manual!!
I think you can only set them to multiples of 5 but I can't remember where I picked that up from.
Has anyone seen confirmation if the L, M and H FPS can be fully customized to one's liking? I saw this mentioned twice in a vague way but have not seen many mention it or anyone show the actual menu item to do this.
I have PM'd Alex Phan to see if he can confirm or deny. Or Sony could just release the damn manual!!
I think you can only set them to multiples of 5 but I can't remember where I picked that up from.
Feb 12, 2021 at 11:35 AM
p.23 #15A1 Reviews/Video thread
buffalowolff wrote:
Figured it might be handy to isolate a list of reviews and commentary in one place for easy finding. I'll try and keep and update list in this post. If we don't think this is useful I or someone else can delete it. I won't re-list the pre-release videos here since they will be usurped by real ones in 28 minutes.
Video:
Mark Galer: https://youtu.be/37ZHh1VRVJU
Mark Galer, The TN Slam: https://youtu.be/vguyofpy16Y
Matti Haapoja https://youtu.be/jF3Z860UEuQ
Fro: https://youtu.be/xAqUgZWWU8U
Fro raw image review (pre-release dng converter): https://youtu.be/AV14naKYbRE
Jason Vong: https://youtu.be/WaEIstGlWrw
Dan Watson: https://youtu.be/RTs6jPMi7Qk
Julia Trotti: https://youtu.be/9Jr0xMfV4ro
Gerald Undone: https://youtu.be/eO1B9p_p7cE
B&H: https://youtu.be/KYwelBg8neA
Adorama: https://youtu.be/0F98vFrrtvg
Kai W: https://youtu.be/JFLAI0tbTuc
Manny Ortiz: https://youtu.be/BoxwtoXbNyY
Phototrainer (German, bird eye): https://youtu.be/eLkfBtkowZo
IPhonedo (some bird eye...Show more →
I like the way you titled the second video from Mark Galer.
Figured it might be handy to isolate a list of reviews and commentary in one place for easy finding. I'll try and keep and update list in this post. If we don't think this is useful I or someone else can delete it. I won't re-list the pre-release videos here since they will be usurped by real ones in 28 minutes.
Video:
Mark Galer: https://youtu.be/37ZHh1VRVJU
Mark Galer, The TN Slam: https://youtu.be/vguyofpy16Y
Matti Haapoja https://youtu.be/jF3Z860UEuQ
Fro: https://youtu.be/xAqUgZWWU8U
Fro raw image review (pre-release dng converter): https://youtu.be/AV14naKYbRE
Jason Vong: https://youtu.be/WaEIstGlWrw
Dan Watson: https://youtu.be/RTs6jPMi7Qk
Julia Trotti: https://youtu.be/9Jr0xMfV4ro
Gerald Undone: https://youtu.be/eO1B9p_p7cE
B&H: https://youtu.be/KYwelBg8neA
Adorama: https://youtu.be/0F98vFrrtvg
Kai W: https://youtu.be/JFLAI0tbTuc
Manny Ortiz: https://youtu.be/BoxwtoXbNyY
Phototrainer (German, bird eye): https://youtu.be/eLkfBtkowZo
IPhonedo (some bird eye...Show more →
I like the way you titled the second video from Mark Galer.
Feb 12, 2021 at 12:05 PM
p.23 #16A1 Reviews/Video thread
arbitrage wrote:
Has anyone seen confirmation if the L, M and H FPS can be fully customized to one's liking? I saw this mentioned twice in a vague way but have not seen many mention it or anyone show the actual menu item to do this.
I have PM'd Alex Phan to see if he can confirm or deny. Or Sony could just release the damn manual!!
I only read that you can customize it, DPREVIEW states it:
https://www.dpreview.com/articles/2677095861/hands-on-with-the-sony-alpha-1?slide=3
Has anyone seen confirmation if the L, M and H FPS can be fully customized to one's liking? I saw this mentioned twice in a vague way but have not seen many mention it or anyone show the actual menu item to do this.
I have PM'd Alex Phan to see if he can confirm or deny. Or Sony could just release the damn manual!!
I only read that you can customize it, DPREVIEW states it:
https://www.dpreview.com/articles/2677095861/hands-on-with-the-sony-alpha-1?slide=3
Feb 12, 2021 at 12:57 PM
p.23 #17A1 Reviews/Video thread
Holger wrote:
I have PM'd Alex Phan to see if he can confirm or deny. Or Sony could just release the damn manual!!I only read that you can customize it, DPREVIEW states it:
https://www.dpreview.com/articles/2677095861/hands-on-with-the-sony-alpha-1?slide=3
Yeah that is where I read it but had forgot. I told Alex about that and he contacted Sony USA and they don't think it has that option.
arbitrage wrote
Has anyone seen confirmation if the L, M and H FPS can be fully customized to one's liking? I saw this mentioned twice in a vague way but have not seen many mention it or anyone show the actual menu item to do this.I have PM'd Alex Phan to see if he can confirm or deny. Or Sony could just release the damn manual!!
https://www.dpreview.com/articles/2677095861/hands-on-with-the-sony-alpha-1?slide=3
Yeah that is where I read it but had forgot. I told Alex about that and he contacted Sony USA and they don't think it has that option.
Feb 12, 2021 at 01:19 PM
p.23 #18A1 Reviews/Video thread
Alex Phan just posted this on Facebook:
“Here is the request of folks that ask me last time: shot with 200-600. The lens responding much better compare to A9M2. Hit rate also improving.
Bird eye AF. this picture is SOOC. No edit. Just resize.
A1 + 200-600G“
Which is miles away from what Mark Galer mentioned.
Different settings? Could copy variation be a factor?
“Here is the request of folks that ask me last time: shot with 200-600. The lens responding much better compare to A9M2. Hit rate also improving.
Bird eye AF. this picture is SOOC. No edit. Just resize.
A1 + 200-600G“
Which is miles away from what Mark Galer mentioned.
Different settings? Could copy variation be a factor?
Feb 12, 2021 at 01:45 PM
p.23 #19A1 Reviews/Video thread
another opinion perhaps ? Well, we'll see when Geoff test 
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=2891482397781377&set=a.1957445131185113
edit baltmin: looks like he posted this before me
Edited on Feb 12, 2021 at 01:53 PM · View previous versions
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=2891482397781377&set=a.1957445131185113
edit baltmin: looks like he posted this before me
Edited on Feb 12, 2021 at 01:53 PM · View previous versions
Feb 12, 2021 at 01:49 PM
p.23 #20A1 Reviews/Video thread
Off topic, but what is it with photographers and Facebook? I swear that no other group love to use Facebook as much!
OK, please discard and move on...
OK, please discard and move on...
Feb 12, 2021 at 01:53 PM