p.1 #1 · Second body to pair with A1 primarily sports
I'm seeking some advice on a second body. I'm currently using an 85GMii with my Sony A1 for the majority of my sports photography work. I also own a 35mm Samyang 1.8 but the lens has weak AF so I only pull it out for miscellaneous things or random gigs.
I will be purchasing a 300GM 2.8 later this month and hot swapping lenses throughout some pro sporting events (basketball, beach volleyball, tennis). Obviously swapping on one body has a lot of limitations, and as I start getting more paid gigs I am planning on getting a second body so that I could use the 300 and 85 without needing to swap. To that end I'd want some advice.
Some candidates include the A9iii, another A1, or the A1ii, but I know that Sony has recently released the A7V and A7RVI but I'm not aware of how they stack up for sports. Budget is not a limiting concern as I've been able to find enough work to pay approximately half the cost of my current setup in one year, and I'm comfortable breaking even in a 3-5 year window (sports photography is a creative outlet and hobby for me that happens to bring in some money).
With the 85 I'm a big cropper in photos, but with the 300GM I'm not sure how that will change. For sports I don't really feel like I'm missing a lot with pre-capture but I've never had it so I can't tell. What are some scenarios where pre-capture is absolutely necessary?
Thanks for taking the time to read and I look forward to your thoughts.
p.1 #2 · Second body to pair with A1 primarily sports
A9iii. I was just photographing adult ultimate frisbee over the weekend and 60FPS was outstanding. I had the A1ii in the bag and never took it out. Precapture allows you to shoot fewer shots and get the critical moments. I'm not convinced I need 120FPS, but the difference between 30 and 60FPS is palpable (I shot both) and when I went to 60FPS I was just nailing the timing on action. I'm looking at the 100-400GM f/4.5 as a field sports lens. I rented the 300GM and honestly I just don't have the skill to shoot an erratic field sport with a long prime. I need a zoom because I'm not a pro!
