Sony A1 questions
p.1 #1Sony A1 questions
Hello - I have a couple niche-y questions about the a1 as I consider buying one...
- On my a7rV, I can continue to operate more camera settings (view photos, change to crop mode, etc.) while the camera is buffering, while on the a9 and a9II I know those same settings are locked out (i.e. I can't change to crop mode). I believe the a1 (first gen) is more like the a7rV in this regard, but can anyone confirm?
- I recently borrowed a friend's a1 II, and the mechanical shutter is incredibly quiet compared to the a7rv/a9ii/etc...Does the a1 first gen have the same (quiet) sound?
Thank you!
- On my a7rV, I can continue to operate more camera settings (view photos, change to crop mode, etc.) while the camera is buffering, while on the a9 and a9II I know those same settings are locked out (i.e. I can't change to crop mode). I believe the a1 (first gen) is more like the a7rV in this regard, but can anyone confirm?
- I recently borrowed a friend's a1 II, and the mechanical shutter is incredibly quiet compared to the a7rv/a9ii/etc...Does the a1 first gen have the same (quiet) sound?
Thank you!
May 09, 2026 at 07:24 AM
p.1 #2Sony A1 questions
I can't answer the buffering question since it is something i never do. I shoot mine on silent, and I hear nothing at all.
May 09, 2026 at 07:32 AM
p.1 #3Sony A1 questions
It does. Just know that the A1 (I and II) does NOT have a full mechanical shutter like on your A7RV. It's an electronic first curtain with mechanical second curtain.
Regarding the buffering, let me report back in a bit. I've honestly never even thought to check.
Regarding the buffering, let me report back in a bit. I've honestly never even thought to check.
May 09, 2026 at 07:43 AM
p.1 #4Sony A1 questions
Thanks for the insight! I the primary reason the buffering behaviour is something I use when I'm shooting sports from a long way (runners far away, group of soccer players) and I can punch into crop mode to land focus on the specific player. Thanks!
May 09, 2026 at 07:47 AM
p.1 #5Sony A1 questions
I just checked. Yes, I am able to change from Full frame to APSC while the camera is writing to the cards. Happy to check on any other questions you might have. The A1 is a beast. I confess...I'm interested in seeing what Sony has up its sleeve next week for the A7R VI.
It just occurred to me that it might be an CF Express vs SD card thing. I'm using CF express and no issues.
It just occurred to me that it might be an CF Express vs SD card thing. I'm using CF express and no issues.
May 09, 2026 at 07:58 AM
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p.1 #6Sony A1 questions
Both the A1 and A1II have the same shutter. It is a very pleasant and quiet sound. I’m nearly always in electronic shutter though 
May 09, 2026 at 08:13 AM
p.1 #8Sony A1 questions
By the way...the pictures on your site are wonderful!
May 09, 2026 at 09:54 AM
p.1 #9Sony A1 questions
Thank you for this comment, it is so kind! My day job actually relocated and we decided not to move, so I'm in a severance period (and unemployed), and trying to pick up as much photography work as possible, which at this point is sports, since my preferred landscape doesn't pay 
I appreciate it very much.
I appreciate it very much. May 09, 2026 at 04:42 PM