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I think as soon as people hear a new model has the same sensor as the previous model they think it only minor updates but that is so wrong. I shoot Canon r5ii and l set it to 15 frames per second to keep buffer from filling too quick as don't need the 30 fps it offers.

I just watched Lenny Henry with Paul Whitehouse, you know where I am going with that… Anyhow, enjoy your enthusiasm, I have an A1ii on order… upgrading from an A7R4 .. resolution+fps+tracking+precapture and the flappy floppy screen .. thx again for the entertainment ..Guy P.S I think you have your stereo mic the wrong way round .. rough to listen to with voices and people on opposite sides .. P.P.S .. salute to you both for loving what you do with passion

Image perspective is depended, I don't think there is anything to be jealous of (at 0:37). It's average image in average scene, but nothing in perspective of spectacular. Photos that are winning awards, could make you beeing jelaous of. :) PS. My personal opinion: Calling you a "local wildlife photographer" is a little of unkind.. Saying such words about another photographer like that is unacceptable even if you would 100% be joking. I have no freaking idea, but that's a serious problem, how high ego SOME of these people have, who visited just even once African safari, and after that they feel as they are now in a "National Geographic photographers" category xD That's crazy. No hate, I am always objective in my statement.

Thanks for the video, I think the A1 II is a good upgrade if you are a wildlife photographer. It would have been nice to get to 8K 60fps, but overall very excited to upgrade to the A1 II (hopefully before Christmas also).

Thanks for sharing your thoughts good luck to both of you with your new camera.

Toward the end of the video you both discuss options for people on a limited budget picking up a used A1. As both of you are keeping your A9iii and adding the A1 ii to your arsenal, it seems to me that folk might have the option of picking up a used A1 OR a used A9iii…..both are likely to be around the £4k to £4.5k mark. So, just put of interest, which would you guys go for?

As I recently got a used A9iii, I’m not sure I can justify buying the A1 ii aswell….and, I’m not sure I’d want to trade the A9iii in to get the A1 ii. I have a GFX 50R for my hi res landscape type shots.

Smart move from Sony using the same body, it spreads the tooling investments out across more units. I wonder if they will use the same body for the A7R6 when it comes, that would be an even smarter move.

From 2011-2016 I did a fair bit of astro imaging (telescopes, motorised EQ mounts, cooled mono CCDs & other accessories all under computer control). Typical subjects were galaxy’s and nebular, these were mostly very faint. You would have to shoot many long exposures of the same target, accurately tracking it during the course of the exposure AND during the course of the night. 20 minute exposures were not unusual. You might be out multiple nights shooting from dusk till dawn to get enough exposure on a subject to then post process. You would then stack all the exposures to combine them into one to build up enough signal. Noise is random, but signal from the subject is consistent, so over time, the noise would average out, but the light from the subject would build up. You’d also shoot many ‘dark frame’ calibration shots, these again would average out the noise, then you could subtract the dark frame noise from your exposure of the subject and this would subtract out the noise, leaving mainly signal from the image. It’s kind of similar to the new noise reduction option in the A1 ii. While the technique would well for astro imaging, I personally don’t think I’d use it much in normal daylight shooting.

Having one person panned completely left and the other panned completely right makes this basically impossible to listen to on headphones.

I’ve seen the posts, videos and comments about it being a disappointing upgrade, and I totally disagree about that too….& I don’t even have an A1 ii on pre order!

I pre-ordered within minutes of the announcement. Pretty much what I wished was on the A1 is now on it so it ticks all the boxes.

nothing new here, sony have taken taken items from Panasonic, Olympus & fuji and stuffed them in the A1.2 pretty ingenious Sony. I have these features in the aforementioned cameras, but you now have them in one camera. cool.

Great commentary. I enjoyed the 'pub style' chat. For me, having picked up an A7rV in the past few months and the 300 2.8, I'll need to wait a year or so before considering any upgrades. Who knows, maybe Sony will release a newer A7r with pre-release and 15fps.

Isn’t the depth of field the exact same when using TCs? Thanks for the review.

It's a no-brainer for bird photography. I suspect I will barely use my A9iii much more now.

I like the sigma lens for birds but the depth of field for sports might be too high. I prefer the 2.8. Otherwise I’d get it

Yup, save $5900 US after purchasing the 1.4 & 2X teles. With just the the 2X, $6451 US. I could do some serious living out of my truck/camping in the Western US with that Mucho Dinero. No relation to Robert Dinero!

Beautiful

Hi mate, good set of tips. Especially the need for patience. All the best Steve.

Another tip is do your research in advance, in particular what are the best times of the year to visit? Different reserves have different best periods.

Nice Marsh Harrier in flight video Mark. Well done.

Think tip no 2 should be in pole position. Agree totally about patience, sit in the Mere Island hide long enough and it does all turn up, unfortunately usually when I'm distracted hence my best bittern picture was its rear end as it was lightening the load, the focus was great. Walk there enough times and it gets a lot quicker or seems to.

Hi Mark, Looks like a great location. Have you/will you be ordering an A1 II? Be interesting to have your thoughts now available. A small hint on your videos, as you state for your amazing photography, staying low and eye level, (or just above the reeds) you should try doing the same while videoing yourself. We're often looking up at you and not see you from eye level. just a suggestion 😉👍

A1 is the flagship camera.

Great video again! The Sony A1 Mark 2 is now ordered and I'm looking forward to adding it to my A1 and A9iii. Are you as excited as me???

so have your got an A1 MKII on order yet?

I bought the 300 2.8 with both tele's after your original video.

Awesome mate, I witnessed a similar event at Minsmere a few years ago. What an experience. All the best Steve.

With the Sony a1 II being a 30fps camera, would you still choose it instead of the Sony a9 III?

Mark, I see you are using the Mindshift 18L you picked up some time ago. Do you fit the 300 2.8 in that bag without issue, and if so can you show us how it fits along with any other gear.

Nature definitely hired starlings to entertain it

Great vlog Mark, the otter was a great bonus. All the best Steve.

Nice one Mark. How cute was that water vole! I always have the same problem looking for Bearded Tits it gets too windy

That’s one I have never been to yet. Looks like plenty of walking to do.

Thanks for the review. I do agree, the Multi Rolly from Eckla indeed isnt the best choice probably for photographers. However, the issue with the weight load on the shoulders can be eliminated easily by using the extension that also allows to load the rolly in laying position (works, if you dont use the sun shade). You didnt describe the 2 seats advantage that much, something I really like on the Multi Rolly. I recently ordered Stealth Gear Rolly and also the new Beach Rolly by Eckla. I did keep the Eckla. Why? Much better build quality. You did describe the issue with the Stealth Gear very well, its a pitty ... by investing maybe 10-20 Euros in stable screws etc. it could be much better. The Stealth Gear also smells like a chemical company if you unpack it first time. The Eckla Beach Rolly also comes with even a better "lever ratio" than the Stealth Gear (taking the weight from the shoulders) and you even can by a extension like for the multi rolly that eliminates the weight load to nearly 0kg (I tested that with a balance). The sitting is also better than on the Stealth Gear (my opinion). The multi holder suplement is amazing to carry heavy tripods and the standard load area is several cm larger than for the Stealth Gear. Beside of that, the wheels of the Beach Rolly are broader and you can get them in a nail safe version (no inflation). They are rolling much smoother and with less noise than the wheels on the Stealth Gear and the latest wheels also have a very practical quick fix system that is way better than the splint used before or in the Stealth Gear. I did like the color of the Stealth Gear morer than the color of the Beach Rolly but considering that I can cover it with camo, that was a weak argument for it. Just a few thoughts if someone also needs a new Rolly and takes a look in this review :)

A adorable little ball of FLUFF

Thanks for another good video Mark, good job on getting some pics of the otter :-)

This is helpful as I continue my struggle to get long distance wildlife photos. I made the mistake of buying the 2.0 convertor for the 100-400 Sony and was still unhappy with my reach. I bought the 200-600 lens but the 2.0 is pretty much worthless. I keep wishing for a miracle but I guess if I want the wolves in Yellowstone I am going to need to buy the 1.4.

Good video Mark . Minsmere does not often dissapoint. Its a great reserve.

My wife is very jealous she's been trying to see an otter there for years.

Very interesting video this week Mark, thanks for sharing 😊😊

Always a treat, the murmurations. I try to get to Ham Wall over the new years period. Incredible spectacle of, apparently, about a million starlings!? Cheers

Lovely place, Minsmere. Great vid. Well done for mentioning the "con" trails. Most folks are so heads down in the phone, they've not even noticed. Shocking! All the best

Face isnt sharp?

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