UPDATE: The Sony a1 WILL close the shutter when in silent mode, but you have to change an extra setting I didn't know about - MENU → (Shooting) → [Shutter/Silent] → [Silent Mode Settings] → Target Function settings → Shutter When Pwr Off. Set that to "Not Target", obviously. Maybe that's the default and I screwed it up?
Me: Watches video and smiles, pours another cup of coffee, loads a roll of film into an RZ67 film back. Also me: Looks through waste level finder and smiles, yep I'll get 3 frames per day. Also me: Takes a sip of coffee. 🙂
Sony should have never added it, its a bad idea since the shutter is more likely to get damaged then the sensor. Both canon and sony tech support people admit this in private and if asked advice against using it. I keep it off and that means at times i need to clean the sensor but unlike Tony who seems to get dust in his sensor every 5min i get it once a month or so and i change lenses a lot.
I was considering the A1, but I am already unhappy with the software of my aSiii. I like the results in 4K even so the video tracking doesn’t work depending on the selected codec, but why is Sony not able to develop software? I can’t upgrade the firmware from my current MAC OS, I had to find an old laptop to do that. The smartphone sync is just rubbish, I am an experienced computer research person, but this interface to the smartphone app is just unusable. Who the hell is writing the software?
after the video, it's like 10th, but yeah dude, its slipping from clipping and not, over and over goddamn annoying, especially when I was using a super revealing Headphone, a Beyer T1. I know with the OP and ED background song its a troll piece, but man its just not enjoyable to watch.
My EOS R does this same sort of intermittent "slap back delay" thing and it drives me crazy. I never experienced it (yet) with my R6, but until I just heard it in Tony's video I thought I was just sort of insane-- I haven't found a clear cut "problem/solution" on the issue before and couldn't figure out where in my work flow it was (only sometimes) coming from (audio was written to card with the issue). Tony, if you happen to see this comment, I'd love an explanation :)
He goes back & forth with crazy noise reduction, it’s terrible. The “normal” audio sounded totally fine though, not sure why he felt NR was even needed
@@TigaWould that has nothing to do with the audio... he is using noise reduction to mask out the background noise and this is the result. Weird tin-y audio
@@TigaWould The issue was most likely the editing program trying to fix the audio, it has nothing to do with the camera. He most likely used a noise reduction in post and this is the result we got.
@@Truthinshredding1 first of all you thought you were getting a free carrd? You don't have to buy the lenses . buy a adapter and use what you have. Hardware? For what
Okay those 5 points are all very minor except the last one, so this confirms this is a great camera. #1 : UI, ok that's a personal preference, at least this is the most customizable camera ever #2 : shutter closing, user error: Silent Mode is NOT electronic shutter mode, it means "everything is silent", and that's why it's not closing the shutter because that would produce some sound. Just don't use the silent mode and use the electronic shutter, problem solved. #3 : not always 30fps, well of course, there is another requirement being: "you need to know what you're doing", and obviously if the shutter speed is too low, then the max fps will be lower, it's quite obvious. #4 : pixel shift useless, so don't use it, problem solved #5 : awful screen, that's the only valid complaint actually, yes the screen is not great but at least it has the best EVF ever, so you just need to start using the EVF more
I couldn't have put it better myself. I've unsubcribed a while ago as all they seem to do is slate Sony. It's ok for Canon to bring out a flagship camera, and bring out incremental firmware upgrades to fix the heating issue, but they don't go on about that. I almost ordered the R5, but wasn't going to pay for a camera they have crippled (30 min rec), and overheating issues.
Are you a Sony rep? Do they pay you to defend them? So childish!! All the negatives he mentions are valid. The "perfect camera" costs only $6500. Spare us!!
Must be a very, very good camera if Tony had to grasp at this many straws to find 5 things. Back in the day, these "5 things" videos used to be much more substantial.
Exactly. Those 5 points were incredibly minor and the third point is not even a problem with the camera, it's purely user error or user lack of knowledge.
My list 1. It will not switch to APSC mode while recoding video. 2. It does not have clear image zoom like my A7iii and A7siii. 3. The low resolution monitor is unforgivable. Btw, I own this camera and I use it daily for video. I don’t take many photos with it.
1. Can't get 30FPS if your lens is old/slow.... hey, that's not the camera's shortcoming it's the lens' shortcoming. Like, "Hey, I got this tiny countertop oven but my 16' frozen pizza can't fit in it... BAD OVEN... BAD! 2. You blame Sony for only making technical specs that don't apply in the real world but then complain that the camera doesn't give you a warning that your pixel shift image had movement. This is a "technical (non-real world) complaint"... if the 16 images are only combined out of camera then the camera lacks the horsepower/ability to analyze that data to GIVE YOU such a warning. And, NO CAMERA does this, not just the A1 - so it's a problem that's evidently not (in the real world) in-camera friendly. T'would be nice I agree but no on has it for a reason. It's not shortcoming they should have "fixed"... also, pixel shift has always been mostly for in-studio use. No movement/controlled environment are it's given requirements for every manufacturer. 3. Yup - on the closed shutter setting. ... so, that "solves" 3 of your five complaints. Leaving only 2. Should retitle this. "I only found TWO reasonable things I don't like about this camera!" 4. FYI, not a fan boy bashing... I actually always really enjoy your vids... keep up the good work! Cheers.
This is the A1's FIRST version. So they may improve it in the next generation. Every camera will be different and some compromises will result in a balance that is favorable for some and unfavorable for others. Thank you for pointing those things out that may get overlooked and may be important to some. And yeah, we've all noticed the problem with the price. Hope they fix it soon.
@@andreesengillies4427 Sony: It shoots 30 frames per second. Many Other Users: I can confirm that with KNOWN settings and most lenses. Tony: I got 17, and it doesn't work when I'm ignoring the manual. Tony: I can't connect to latest version of iOS Many Other Users: I have both the latest iPhone and latest OS version, and I connect with no problems? Tony: I'm an ex-Tech guy blah blah... FTP blah blah... Many Other Users: So what's your problem and why are you the only one experiencing these issues and not RTFM? Tony: You can only use the "close shutter"/"anti-dust" function with mechanical shutter. Many Other Users: ABSOLUTELY FALSE LIES! Sony: Didn't we put that in the manual? Tony: I can't remember to remember what I remember from the manual.
@@andreesengillies4427 My light-hearted comment went right over your head, didn't it? I love that Tony's is hypercritical. He knows that he can get 30 frames per second with other lenses but he also knows that gushing over a camera sets the bar low.
Not gonna lie I feel your videos are going down hill.... started with Chelsea's review of the different zoom lenses when she banged them around the trunk and then shot 1 handed with huge lenses.... that seems lazy. Now this where you complain about things that the real pros have no issues with
The sound is MENTALmental! I do wonder what is causing that audio doubling effect, as well as the slide show audio de-sync moments in a previous video..
Yup, greatest camera I have ever owned. I had a Canon 5DSR and a Phase One 645 and various Blackmagic and Panasonic GH series. I say had because we shoot on A1’s now, and enjoy shooting and post SOOOO much more.
Concerning pixel shift, I wonder if mounting the tripod on a sandbox would keep the camera stable. Sandboxes were used for homebrew laser holography for that purpose.
I kind of feel like this serves as a time stamp of watching Tony slowly slip into insanity. In the video I’m already starting to hear voices, I’m guessing, he hears on a regularly basis. DONT LISTEN TO THE VOICES TONY!! 😂
I guess several of those issues were part of the initial release software, because I do not see half of the things you mentioned. Also, there is a simple setting in Silent Mode settings to address one of them (the shutter).
It's pricey but every point is taken to the extreme. The e shutter isn't a little faster than the r5, the readout is over 4x as fast. The keeper rate for moving subjects is much higher than the r5 as the af system is the best that exists. It has almost as much DR as the a7R IV which means it's great for landscape, and the snr is really good too meaning your can do indoor work. This is just ckickbait crap , he essentially admits that at the end saying oh yeah, I'll buy one.
Even though I'm a Sony shooter I think you need to do a video explaining why you are purchasing an a1 because every video I've seen from you seems to indicate that the canon is better across the board. Better AF, FPS, user interface. All the a1 seems to have going for it is an electronic shutter. Are you just too deep into the sony system?
You're the first TH-camr I've seen to ask for what I've always wanted: cameras that let you choose a flippy vs tilt screen version! It should be as simple as black vs. silver. I'm a tilt screen guy, but I get all the flippy screen guys, and it's practically a dealbreaker for both of us, so why should we have to parse every new great camera as buyable/not-buyable due to that? Give us both! Thank you.
Every time when you have to change the settings you have to go to the menu as there is no short cut buttons like those on Nikon camera. If you get used to Nikon camera it is hard to use Sony a 1 but what I hate to use Nikkon Z9 is just that it is not much heavier to carry around especially when you have to hike in mountain for landscape photography. If Nikon Z9 could be as light as that of Sony a1, there should be more buyers who were Nikkon users before but wished to upgrade there gears. Sony A 1 is not good in landscape photography as far as images quality is concerned in comparison with Nikon camera D850 or Z 7 II.
Dude the audio voice overlap is like Missy Elliot telling me "I put my thang down, flip it and reverse it Ti esrever dna ti pilf nwod gnaht ym tup i" Holy Cheese Balls!! lol
I don't have an a1, but I do have a very simple (and totally obvious, IMO) request for Sony's user interface designers: Can they please make the Playback key serve as a Back function when navigating the menu system? I know the Menu key already does that, but it's annoying to always have to go to your left hand (or cross your right hand over to the left side of the camera) for such a commonly-used operation. And make this improvement available on existing cameras via firmware update, please.
Pixelsgift is soooo not useless I use it on the a7r4 literally every day. It really isn’t that bad. It’s just that it’s only useful for still things like product photography, still life, and photographing artworks.
Well, the focussing of the Canon camera you used wasn't that good.. And the focus breathing while showing the Sony memory card was quite a lot. Which lens was it?
If you buy a 6500$ body camera, you HAVE to learn and memorise how your tool works... It's not being nerdy, it's about to be a PROFESSIONAL. It get a pass if you are an enthusiast because it's not your main focus, but i think this camera is not for them... If you want to go semi-pro or pro (especially the latter), you have to learn about the capability of your tools, what they can do on this or that settings or environment. Come on Tony... don't be this guy : "nerds are aliens because they know more stuff than me". Nerds are human too... Disappointed..
@@vadima7636 Sony gives you more scope to customize the camera, so the menus are longer. Other brands do not give you that functionality. Someone who can afford an A1, should know how to configure it - Northrup has shown he cannot.
@@michaelhains2291 it doesn't matter if A1 or not. This illustrates Sony's approach. Northrop says they can't draw pictograms. The fact that someone can do paid work with a Sony camera does not mean that Sony's mistakes have become less significant.
@@michaelhains2291 I have a sony camera released in 2019. I do paid work with it. I have all the items on my menu set up. Has the original menu become simpler and clearer? Not. The same mess of pictograms and strange abbreviations as on the first gen A7 cameras.
5:58, if you want a good rear screen, well get a Nikon Z, they are awesome. Can’t wait for the Z9 😊 I hope Nikon will once spend also vertical screens to their bodies like the X-T3 or GFX100S has it.
Did he really say he doesn't know anyone who doesn't use an iPhone? Like I know in the US apple is the most popular phone, but there are still A LOT of Android users here. And most of the world uses Android. So I would say that feature DOES exist
Nothing is perfect. It is just very good. I thought of getting a Fujifilm GFX100s instead of a Sony A1, but the Fuji lens prices are eye-wateringly high and I think that 50 mp is enough for a landscape camera. I had planned to get the Fuji with a couple of lenses and keep my A9, but moving between systems will always be expensive. I believe, despite its flaws, the A1 will be a better all-rounder and paradoxically cheaper.
After complaining for about 13 minutes, you said: "I think it's the greatest overall camera ever made." And you plan to buy one. If you had conceded that at the beginning, your legitimate gripes would have been more credible. Thank you.
I think I see what is going on. You can use the electronic shutter without having silent mode on. Not sure what the difference is, because the electronic shutter is silent. Why the redundancy except to prevent the shutter from closing when you turn it off? Does Anyone know? Oh, and don't call the phone number above. It is not Tony & Chelsea.🤣
I like the look of the A1, but will stick to A7Riv and A9ii and wait for the A1ii I think that will justify the expense and probably deliver enough of a change to warrant the upgrade.
haven't you said that the 1080p is enough? why 4k, I think all the audio problems are related to this, from the editing process, not the actual mice or the camera
Are you paid to criticise everything Sony does? I have absolutely no faith in your objectivity. From your posts it would appear you are on Canon’s payroll.
Built-in GPS is a battery hog. It’s so easy to save a GPS track on your phone or watch and then sync it later that this feels like a non-issue. My camera automatically updates the time and date based on my phone which even eliminates the necessity of keeping the time synced between them.
@@ChristianSamsel Unless I'm misunderstanding you or some new, high-efficiency GPS chips have become available, this contradicts my own personal experience and everything I've ever read.
None of these really seem to be problems to me, at least not ones I've experienced but I use a different model. I think a lot of these come down to the difference between using a camera for a bit and owning the camera and mastering it as well as different people having different needs and preferences. As for the specs that can't be achieved unless certain settings are on, every manufacturer seems to have that. I think it might grow on you a bit if you owned it. Maybe it would be your favorite and maybe not but I can't believe you would hate it. So far professional photographers seem to like it, even in bright sunlight. I think this is the first bad review I've seen on it, we all have different needs and preferences though. The only con for me is the incredibly high price, you spend several thousand dollars BEFORE you even buy lenses or accessories. This makes it inaccessible to many photographers.
Second straight video with bad sound. This time, sporadic echo. WTH, Tony? Also, I'm surprised you didn't mention the lens release button being between the lens and grip. Chris Nichols disconnected the lens at least once by accident, just like you did.
Sad thing is that Tony is right 😰 I remember his similar video about Sony A7Riv which I bought and sold later and Tony’s reasons were correct. Now, I ordered this A1 and hope to be happy with it 🙈
Issue #1 is subjective, issues #2 and #3 are user errors, simply Tony not understanding what the settings do. He's confusing silent mode with electronic shutter. So the only real issues are pixel shift not being very useful (then don't use it) and the LCD screen not being high res.
Received the a1 a month ago and so far have been astounded by what it can do. Couple it with some good glass (preferably those with lineair motors), like the 135mm GM or 100-400mm GM. Then watch one of Mark Galar’s settings video’s to get the most out of these. The 100-400mm can also be used for (handheld) macro!
Panasonic has gotten pixel shift done right. It corrects for shake and for movement within the image (like rippling water). But Panasonic never gets any attention or praise for anything 🤷🏻♂️
I would love Geo Tagging. However, GPS in camera has issues. It has to be always on so drains the battery. If not always on has to find satellites every time you power on the camera. A better solution would be to create a Garmin Connect IQ App and have the ability for the camera to connect to a Garmin device. More accurate, more reliable, and lower power.
Disappointed that xqd/cfexpress type b aren't in more cameras. I have them for my nikon d4 and was hoping to use them which ever camera I upgraded to. But no mirrorless has a dual slot with the same cards
Right on, buddy! You mentioned a few key areas such as using the CFExpress Type A card instead of the Type B card!!!! Also the high price tag for things most of us don't need. The rest of the items are kind of nitpicking to me. Also you forgot to mention the poor high ISO noise performance. It's not quite on par with the R5, let along the rest of the flagship DSLR bodies.
It's a technical profesional beast don't get one if you can't afford or handle it ! Save the money or wait for the niggle removal updates ! I had to watch to see if you came up with a serious problem. Thanks for the reassuring video only had it three weeks now finding it awesome for my wildlife photography ! The problem is everyone in photography expects perfection these days, when the competition catches up the price and glitches will reduce !
Anybody know exactly what’s causing the messed up audio? I get the exact same problem (intermittently) with both my EOS R and R6 (using a rode wireless go). I can’t figure out what’s causing it and it’s driving me crazy because it only happens like 4% of the time so after it doesn’t happen for a while I write it off as a fluke and then BAM it happens again...
I agree with all your points, But the price is the main issue I hate about the camera. after four years Sony finally updated the A9 with a new sensor and view finder. so the price should be like an updated A9ll. so maybe $4900. not $6500. and I think even at $4900 it should have a top of the line back touch screen that you can see in bright light. and that pulls out in portrait orientation. the A1 is not a huge and heavy dual grip camera. and it shouldn't be priced like one. I might've considered buying it at $4500 dollars. but at $6500 I will be sticking with my A7r lll. and actually the price of the A1 has made me think allot about switching brands again. but I hate how huge and heavy the new Canon 85 f1.2 L is. and Nikon is just not up to par with the focusing. and I also hate how huge and heavy the Nikon 50 f1.2 is. so at least Sony has the way smaller and lighter 50 f1.2 GM and the really small and light 55 f1.8. and the 630g Sigma 85 f1.4 art. I guess all three companies have things I like and things I don't like. but the price of the A1 is way to high, but I know people try to justify it by talking about the price of flagship cameras. but like I said. its just an updated A9.
Yes. Many of your points about the A1 would bug me too. I have have the R5 with it's limitations. It is is not perfect but for me it is better camera and the lower price of the R5 has nothing to do with it. I find the R5 amazing in both stills and video for my needs. It is a big advance over my 5d Mk IV and I would like to thank Canon for making such a fine camera for me.
7:45 I absolutely need a a built in GPS. The phone app has a long delay of about 10 seconds before it sends the GPS after I switch on the camera, but I hardly wait for that long before taking a photo outdoors. However, they may have legal issues with GPS tagging. Some countries like China ban all GPS in cameras for "national security". Sure they can create a special version with GPS removed, but that would add complexity to the product line.
Tony says: "The a1 might be the best camera ever made". But then he says the Canon R5 is a better value, has better wildlife AF, user friendly and is more versatile. OK.......
I have seen the Northrup's supposedly test cameras with wildlife, I have seen newbies do much better (it was embarrassing to watch the D850 v the Z7II video they did). The first video on the A1 Tony showed he could no properly configure the camera, wow just wow. For people who know how to use the A1 the af crushes the Canon R5. I have used the A1 and the R5 is a distant second.
@@michaelhains2291 I too have used both cameras. I do not agree at all. The AF of the two cameras are very comparable for BIF, which is what I shoot. Both are very good. The tech has reach the level where failure to get the shot is usually the fault of the photographer.
I took it as the A1 is a better camera (specs on the brochure), but not a better value at a $2,500 deficit. You aren't getting a $2,500 better camera with the A1. Doesn't mean the A1 is not a great camera.
@@kevindahlen unless you’re a hybrid shooting like myself then the $2.500 difference makes a lot of sense considering A1 performs much better in all the most important categories for video. (dynamic range, rolling shutter, low light, massively better 4K pixel binning, overheating etc...)
His first video on a1 was entitled " negative points" about a1, and now another negative title about a1. Why not positive title about a1? Some people who just look at the titles will shape the negative perception towards a1.
I remember your previous video on the Alpha 1 there was an issue with the lens release button. I personally don't want a $ 12000 600 hitting the ground
I have the a9 and a7riv and use both with a variety of lenses including the 400mm f2.8 and have never had an issue with the lens release button. Not sure what these people are doing but if there is an issue specific to the a1 button Sony will no doubt address it. I think you need to wait for Mark Smith’s videos to see a wildlife pro’s view of the camera. Given all of this I always wait 6 months on new cameras and lenses to ensure any early glitches are ironed out. We have seen issues with early release Canon and Nikon cameras as well. I photograph with many people (in normal times) with all three brands and think this You tube manufactured brand wars are so crazy as all three brands used properly can get great images.
@@johnharvey1786 I'm not in a hurry I'm currently shooting Canon 1 DX mk iii's and shooting the Olympics this summer and not willing to risk it shooting a new system ( Canon R series or Sony ) without 3 months to workout the kinks. I always have at least 2 cameras around my neck and that right side lens release could be trouble but the only way I will know is to get one in my hands. It's true never buy a car or a camera when it first comes out.
I watch your channel religiously and I’m not sure how I missed this review before taking the plunge and moving to Sony by purchasing the a1. Mine went into a boot loop in the middle of a shoot last week and, while I’m lucky this happened two months before the limited warranty expired, it ultimately makes me doubt the reliability of Sony from this point forward. The camera worked flawlessly before the wifi gave out, triggering a crippling boot loop shortly after- forcing me to send it into their repair facility. Sony told me they’ve never heard of any known issues like this and I haven’t either…until I started digging deeper and seeing SO many similar issues other users are facing (a7s3., fx3, fx30, a1) Yea, I get what others are saying with Sony neglecting firmware updates in relation to newer, cheaper models and their newer features to an extent but I was happy with this camera’s specs when i purchased it. My problem is that Sony isn’t acknowledging these cameras randomly dying from what I’ve heard are faulty main boards. Its so unsettling that I’ve invested so much money on new lenses and cards and all the other things during this transition, only to be swept under the rug and ignored by Sony like so many others. I would love to make Sony taste their medicine like you say but a lot of us don’t have that Northrup clout. I’m so far lost on how to handle this…how I spent so much money on what now seems like a luxurious paper weight (that I’m still paying my wife back for) 😢 anyway, Thank you for all of the content that you and Chelsea produce. My wife and I love your channel.
I have faith in Tony. I'm sure that the glitchy sound is on purpose. He's doing it to demonstrate that the Sony a1 causes problems with video taken by other cameras!
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the problem i have with the canon r5 is the overheating this is THE absolute dealbreaker. I work as a freelancer and sometimes i have to do photos and sometimes videos and sometimes i need a b cam that simply runs through a recording of a interview ... and then there is the messed up canon mounts while you can invest in emount lenses and basically can use it with th smallest mirrorless sony cameras and the fx9 and fx6 with canon, some cameras still ahve the ef mount some the new mount this is just messed up. the r5c will be maybe more usable but they need to update their whole line of cameras asap imo ...
I'm with you, Tony. It does seem like a lot of money for what it is. I think Sony rationalizes the a1 price being higher than the R5 because it's like an a7riv, an a9ii, and an a7siii all in one, where the R5 lacks the video capabilities of the a7siii. It's reliable modes are similar to the eos R. In that respect, I could see a $5500 price for the a1, but still can't justify the $6500.
They won’t. I said very similar things to Sony about the A9. I even work for Sony ( did the vfx for Jumanji) and they loaned me two A9 cameras and a bunch of lenses. Great image but the menu design seemed like they worked hard to make it that bad.
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The problem is that there's nothing to fix about #2 and #3. The silent mode works exactly as intended: it removes all sounds from the camera, and that includes any movement of the shutter, and that's why it won't close itself. It's just Tony not understanding what the setting does, even though it's clearly written in the manual or in the help guide.
This is the first video I've totally disagreed with you on, Tony. I've owned the a1 for a little over two weeks and it's a dream to shoot. Focusing even without looking at what I'm doing just nails it. It doesn't skip a beat during portrait sessions, the video quality has a depth and look to it that's sort of dreamy like the a7SIII (which I also own). This video just seems like you're getting down to the petty things. But I agree that pixelshift is pixelshift without the "f". I could care less about using my iPhone with it. Honestly, it's hands down the best camera I've ever owned and is exciting to use. You'll discover shooting 30fps is overkill in nearly every setting and will adjust it down to 20 at best.
"give me a proper R5 competitor", could not agree more with the statement. Owning a a7r2 and if there is no move in that direction I'll go with an r5 next year.
I bought an A1 last week and laughed hard because most of the complaints you mentioned is correct, especially GPS and title screen problems. Thank you for your review.
Sony engineers are looking for specs rather than real world. Love it. Absolutely true. Got some good result with my A7R3, just I lost my photographer instinct. So I will sell all my gear for going back to Canon R5 or R1.
i really dislike apple, i see no reason to buy any of their stuff. they have nothing that is really ground breaking as far as im concerned when it comes to computers or phones. i also dont buy the latest phones either i have a $80 samsung phone that i got from walmart over 2 years ago.
I agree with most of your comments, especially those regarding the back screen (in my opinion, it has always been one of the weakest features of the alpha 7 and 9 cameras) and the pixel shift: a totally useless feature. But what I don’t understand is why you still make the choice of buying this camera at the end of the video. There is not a single clue in your video that leads to this surprising conclusion. As far as I am concerned, I would never buy that camera at this price point, for all the reasons you give in this video. I would go for the Canon instead, if I wasn’t so much into the Sony ecosystem.
UPDATE: The Sony a1 WILL close the shutter when in silent mode, but you have to change an extra setting I didn't know about - MENU → (Shooting) → [Shutter/Silent] → [Silent Mode Settings] → Target Function settings → Shutter When Pwr Off. Set that to "Not Target", obviously. Maybe that's the default and I screwed it up?
Me: Watches video and smiles, pours another cup of coffee, loads a roll of film into an RZ67 film back.
Also me: Looks through waste level finder and smiles, yep I'll get 3 frames per day.
Also me: Takes a sip of coffee.
🙂
Wow, so intuitive! 😂
Sony should have never added it, its a bad idea since the shutter is more likely to get damaged then the sensor. Both canon and sony tech support people admit this in private and if asked advice against using it. I keep it off and that means at times i need to clean the sensor but unlike Tony who seems to get dust in his sensor every 5min i get it once a month or so and i change lenses a lot.
I was considering the A1, but I am already unhappy with the software of my aSiii. I like the results in 4K even so the video tracking doesn’t work depending on the selected codec, but why is Sony not able to develop software? I can’t upgrade the firmware from my current MAC OS, I had to find an old laptop to do that. The smartphone sync is just rubbish, I am an experienced computer research person, but this interface to the smartphone app is just unusable. Who the hell is writing the software?
Gulp ! 😳 Menu > what ? ?
Number 6 of what i hate: the sound of this video
after the video, it's like 10th, but yeah dude, its slipping from clipping and not, over and over goddamn annoying, especially when I was using a super revealing Headphone, a Beyer T1.
I know with the OP and ED background song its a troll piece, but man its just not enjoyable to watch.
What's up with the echo echo echo?
My EOS R does this same sort of intermittent "slap back delay" thing and it drives me crazy. I never experienced it (yet) with my R6, but until I just heard it in Tony's video I thought I was just sort of insane-- I haven't found a clear cut "problem/solution" on the issue before and couldn't figure out where in my work flow it was (only sometimes) coming from (audio was written to card with the issue). Tony, if you happen to see this comment, I'd love an explanation :)
They have been doing videos for YEARS and I can't believe they can't get proper audio.
Tony - *nitpicks about the Sony A1*
Sony - *sends agents to destroy Tony's audio*
hahahahaha
The sound is delayed. The bird was squawking at about 2:50 but Tony was ripping on bird eye focus around 1:15.
I thought it was just my system causing the lag. LOL! WTF, Tony? Did you QA your "5-Things..." before posting? :P
I must have a fault, the sound is perfectly in synch.
Tony's negative review for the Sony camera equals a lot of sales for Sony
I hope you are smart to understand why
5 things I HATE about some Northrup videos: The audio issues, audio issues, audio issues, audio issues and audio issues.
Thank you, thought it was my headphones that had gone bad :O
I do not understand what you mean? For me, the audio is very good.
@@ScaramouchedaVinci you don't hear that sporadic echoing every couple of minutes? Actually, even more often the last five minutes.
He goes back & forth with crazy noise reduction, it’s terrible. The “normal” audio sounded totally fine though, not sure why he felt NR was even needed
You mean auaudio ississues?
sound is entirely strange, music doesn't help either...
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phase issues
AMAZINGing SONYny AYEa ONEne
Good info Tony, some issue with the audio not a complaint just letting you know.
Thank god, I thought I was going mental!
@@TigaWould that has nothing to do with the audio... he is using noise reduction to mask out the background noise and this is the result. Weird tin-y audio
@@TigaWould The issue was most likely the editing program trying to fix the audio, it has nothing to do with the camera. He most likely used a noise reduction in post and this is the result we got.
I should have come to comment section before turning my headphones off-on several times.
Could be wind noise. May have done it on purpose because he wasn’t allowed to spend all the money on a new camera. 🙃
Is that a Sony cordless mic you’re using? If so, add it to the list
13:17 sony listen to feedback, and so do we now on this messed-up audio track
It' an interesting video, but the audio made me wanna cry.
You can set a button to change monitor brightness. Try the sunny weather mode, works great
I have the same list of mine:
1) price
2) price
3) price
4) price
5) price
I suppose you have the same list for the Canon flagship the 1DX3, which costs more than the Sony A1 (only $1 but it is still more).
@@michaelhains2291 How did you know? :D
I was planning on going mirrorless, get one great camera, but the cost of all the additional hardware, cards, lenses has made me think again.
@@Truthinshredding1 first of all you thought you were getting a free carrd? You don't have to buy the lenses . buy a adapter and use what you have. Hardware? For what
6) GM price. 😁
Okay those 5 points are all very minor except the last one, so this confirms this is a great camera.
#1 : UI, ok that's a personal preference, at least this is the most customizable camera ever
#2 : shutter closing, user error: Silent Mode is NOT electronic shutter mode, it means "everything is silent", and that's why it's not closing the shutter because that would produce some sound. Just don't use the silent mode and use the electronic shutter, problem solved.
#3 : not always 30fps, well of course, there is another requirement being: "you need to know what you're doing", and obviously if the shutter speed is too low, then the max fps will be lower, it's quite obvious.
#4 : pixel shift useless, so don't use it, problem solved
#5 : awful screen, that's the only valid complaint actually, yes the screen is not great but at least it has the best EVF ever, so you just need to start using the EVF more
I couldn't have put it better myself. I've unsubcribed a while ago as all they seem to do is slate Sony. It's ok for Canon to bring out a flagship camera, and bring out incremental firmware upgrades to fix the heating issue, but they don't go on about that. I almost ordered the R5, but wasn't going to pay for a camera they have crippled (30 min rec), and overheating issues.
You can tell who doesn’t like to hear truthful negatives!
Are you a Sony rep? Do they pay you to defend them? So childish!! All the negatives he mentions are valid. The "perfect camera" costs only $6500. Spare us!!
Must be a very, very good camera if Tony had to grasp at this many straws to find 5 things. Back in the day, these "5 things" videos used to be much more substantial.
especially when he gives all the bad things and say at end of video he going to speed 6500 on it.
Exactly. Those 5 points were incredibly minor and the third point is not even a problem with the camera, it's purely user error or user lack of knowledge.
Exactly! It's an absolutely incredible mirrorless camera. A1, aptly named. These "5 things" aren't a deal breaker.
My list
1. It will not switch to APSC mode while recoding video.
2. It does not have clear image zoom like my A7iii and A7siii.
3. The low resolution monitor is unforgivable.
Btw, I own this camera and I use it daily for video. I don’t take many photos with it.
1. Can't get 30FPS if your lens is old/slow.... hey, that's not the camera's shortcoming it's the lens' shortcoming. Like, "Hey, I got this tiny countertop oven but my 16' frozen pizza can't fit in it... BAD OVEN... BAD!
2. You blame Sony for only making technical specs that don't apply in the real world but then complain that the camera doesn't give you a warning that your pixel shift image had movement. This is a "technical (non-real world) complaint"... if the 16 images are only combined out of camera then the camera lacks the horsepower/ability to analyze that data to GIVE YOU such a warning. And, NO CAMERA does this, not just the A1 - so it's a problem that's evidently not (in the real world) in-camera friendly. T'would be nice I agree but no on has it for a reason. It's not shortcoming they should have "fixed"... also, pixel shift has always been mostly for in-studio use. No movement/controlled environment are it's given requirements for every manufacturer.
3. Yup - on the closed shutter setting.
... so, that "solves" 3 of your five complaints. Leaving only 2. Should retitle this. "I only found TWO reasonable things I don't like about this camera!"
4. FYI, not a fan boy bashing... I actually always really enjoy your vids... keep up the good work! Cheers.
This is the A1's FIRST version. So they may improve it in the next generation. Every camera will be different and some compromises will result in a balance that is favorable for some and unfavorable for others. Thank you for pointing those things out that may get overlooked and may be important to some.
And yeah, we've all noticed the problem with the price. Hope they fix it soon.
When is the next gen tho?
@@Tawabzy 3-4 more years?
If they ever get a second gen. If firmware update speed and fidelity is anything to go by, this product is already dead
saying that with low shutter speeds you get lower fps is like saying that the car wont start if it doesnt have fuel
Tony - All the hate you said about A1 sounded like a Girl friend tells about her boy friend and at the end the hate speech converts to a love note :)
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Being a nitpicking A-Hole to move the camera industry forward. I can respect that. Thanks Tony.
Sony: It shoots 30 frames per second.
Tony: I got 17.
Commenter: Tony is a nitpicking A-Hole.
Me: Wat?
@@andreesengillies4427
Sony: It shoots 30 frames per second.
Many Other Users: I can confirm that with KNOWN settings and most lenses.
Tony: I got 17, and it doesn't work when I'm ignoring the manual.
Tony: I can't connect to latest version of iOS
Many Other Users: I have both the latest iPhone and latest OS version, and I connect with no problems?
Tony: I'm an ex-Tech guy blah blah... FTP blah blah...
Many Other Users: So what's your problem and why are you the only one experiencing these issues and not RTFM?
Tony: You can only use the "close shutter"/"anti-dust" function with mechanical shutter.
Many Other Users: ABSOLUTELY FALSE LIES!
Sony: Didn't we put that in the manual?
Tony: I can't remember to remember what I remember from the manual.
@@andreesengillies4427 My light-hearted comment went right over your head, didn't it? I love that Tony's is hypercritical. He knows that he can get 30 frames per second with other lenses but he also knows that gushing over a camera sets the bar low.
Tony, you are too emotional in this video, seems like Sony has stop sending you the gears for review!
Hahahaha
Can’t believe you actually posted this
Not gonna lie I feel your videos are going down hill.... started with Chelsea's review of the different zoom lenses when she banged them around the trunk and then shot 1 handed with huge lenses.... that seems lazy. Now this where you complain about things that the real pros have no issues with
5 things you hate about the a1.
1. It's not canon
2. It's not canon
3. It's not canon
4. It's not canon
5. It's not canon
cope
Exactly, all of these are either not problems at all... or user/equipment error
Are my ears Tripping? The sound is mental!
And that music! Surrealistic!
The sound is MENTALmental! I do wonder what is causing that audio doubling effect, as well as the slide show audio de-sync moments in a previous video..
Yup, greatest camera I have ever owned. I had a Canon 5DSR and a Phase One 645 and various Blackmagic and Panasonic GH series. I say had because we shoot on A1’s now, and enjoy shooting and post SOOOO much more.
Sensor readout speed of A1 is 10 times faster than R5, so that's not counted as "little bit faster" as how you say .
1/250 vs 1/50, so 5x faster. Still I get your point.
Concerning pixel shift, I wonder if mounting the tripod on a sandbox would keep the camera stable. Sandboxes were used for homebrew laser holography for that purpose.
Problem is, it may not work a lot better than a simple burst followed by align-stack in photoshop.
I totally agree that the A1 should have a built in GPS. The phone app is a pain to use for this.
I kind of feel like this serves as a time stamp of watching Tony slowly slip into insanity. In the video I’m already starting to hear voices, I’m guessing, he hears on a regularly basis. DONT LISTEN TO THE VOICES TONY!! 😂
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I wish Sony brought back the articulating screen of the a77 & a99 SLT cameras. Those were clutch!
I'm actually looking at buying or buying a used one. actually still hold up
Tony's sulking as he's no longer invited to the party, Sony stopped sending him gear to review.
I love your books. You got me started on Photography.
I think you should watch Mark Galer’s setup guide and reconsider.
I guess several of those issues were part of the initial release software, because I do not see half of the things you mentioned. Also, there is a simple setting in Silent Mode settings to address one of them (the shutter).
It's pricey but every point is taken to the extreme. The e shutter isn't a little faster than the r5, the readout is over 4x as fast. The keeper rate for moving subjects is much higher than the r5 as the af system is the best that exists. It has almost as much DR as the a7R IV which means it's great for landscape, and the snr is really good too meaning your can do indoor work. This is just ckickbait crap , he essentially admits that at the end saying oh yeah, I'll buy one.
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Even though I'm a Sony shooter I think you need to do a video explaining why you are purchasing an a1 because every video I've seen from you seems to indicate that the canon is better across the board. Better AF, FPS, user interface. All the a1 seems to have going for it is an electronic shutter. Are you just too deep into the sony system?
Exactly what I was thinking Zach.👍
You're the first TH-camr I've seen to ask for what I've always wanted: cameras that let you choose a flippy vs tilt screen version! It should be as simple as black vs. silver. I'm a tilt screen guy, but I get all the flippy screen guys, and it's practically a dealbreaker for both of us, so why should we have to parse every new great camera as buyable/not-buyable due to that? Give us both! Thank you.
a year later and we have the a7RV!!
@@nomadikmind3979 does a7rv stand against a1?
@@naeembacha4534 depends on what you want it to do. Theyre built for different purposes
Every time when you have to change the settings you have to go to the menu as there is no short cut buttons like those on Nikon camera. If you get used to Nikon camera it is hard to use Sony a 1 but what I hate to use Nikkon Z9 is just that it is not much heavier to carry around especially when you have to hike in mountain for landscape photography. If Nikon Z9 could be as light as that of Sony a1, there should be more buyers who were Nikkon users before but wished to upgrade there gears. Sony A 1 is not good in landscape photography as far as images quality is concerned in comparison with Nikon camera D850 or Z 7 II.
Dude the audio voice overlap is like Missy Elliot telling me "I put my thang down, flip it and reverse it
Ti esrever dna ti pilf nwod gnaht ym tup i" Holy Cheese Balls!! lol
Audio in their last vid was off too. = wasn’t synced to them.
i am soooo happy it wasn't just me. Do you know how much time i spent troubleshooting the audio on my PC? Jeez!!!!
😅
I don't have an a1, but I do have a very simple (and totally obvious, IMO) request for Sony's user interface designers: Can they please make the Playback key serve as a Back function when navigating the menu system? I know the Menu key already does that, but it's annoying to always have to go to your left hand (or cross your right hand over to the left side of the camera) for such a commonly-used operation. And make this improvement available on existing cameras via firmware update, please.
what’s going on with your mic?
What did you use to film this video
Audio really bad, re-upload?
What about the a9 ii mirrorless how does that compare and if you have is it worth the upgrade money to the a 1
Good question
Pixelsgift is soooo not useless I use it on the a7r4 literally every day. It really isn’t that bad. It’s just that it’s only useful for still things like product photography, still life, and photographing artworks.
Well, the focussing of the Canon camera you used wasn't that good.. And the focus breathing while showing the Sony memory card was quite a lot. Which lens was it?
If you buy a 6500$ body camera, you HAVE to learn and memorise how your tool works... It's not being nerdy, it's about to be a PROFESSIONAL. It get a pass if you are an enthusiast because it's not your main focus, but i think this camera is not for them... If you want to go semi-pro or pro (especially the latter), you have to learn about the capability of your tools, what they can do on this or that settings or environment. Come on Tony... don't be this guy : "nerds are aliens because they know more stuff than me". Nerds are human too... Disappointed..
Then why other brands make more user friendly cameras?)
@@vadima7636 Sony gives you more scope to customize the camera, so the menus are longer. Other brands do not give you that functionality. Someone who can afford an A1, should know how to configure it - Northrup has shown he cannot.
@@michaelhains2291 it doesn't matter if A1 or not. This illustrates Sony's approach. Northrop says they can't draw pictograms.
The fact that someone can do paid work with a Sony camera does not mean that Sony's mistakes have become less significant.
@@michaelhains2291 I have a sony camera released in 2019. I do paid work with it. I have all the items on my menu set up. Has the original menu become simpler and clearer? Not. The same mess of pictograms and strange abbreviations as on the first gen A7 cameras.
@@vadima7636 Agreed!
5:58, if you want a good rear screen, well get a Nikon Z, they are awesome. Can’t wait for the Z9 😊 I hope Nikon will once spend also vertical screens to their bodies like the X-T3 or GFX100S has it.
Did he really say he doesn't know anyone who doesn't use an iPhone?
Like I know in the US apple is the most popular phone, but there are still A LOT of Android users here. And most of the world uses Android.
So I would say that feature DOES exist
Nothing is perfect. It is just very good. I thought of getting a Fujifilm GFX100s instead of a Sony A1, but the Fuji lens prices are eye-wateringly high and I think that 50 mp is enough for a landscape camera. I had planned to get the Fuji with a couple of lenses and keep my A9, but moving between systems will always be expensive. I believe, despite its flaws, the A1 will be a better all-rounder and paradoxically cheaper.
After complaining for about 13 minutes, you said: "I think it's the greatest overall camera ever made." And you plan to buy one. If you had conceded that at the beginning, your legitimate gripes would have been more credible. Thank you.
I am confused, because I only shoot in silent mode and my shutter covers the sensor whenever I turn the camera off, and you're saying it won't?
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I think I see what is going on. You can use the electronic shutter without having silent mode on. Not sure what the difference is, because the electronic shutter is silent. Why the redundancy except to prevent the shutter from closing when you turn it off? Does Anyone know? Oh, and don't call the phone number above. It is not Tony & Chelsea.🤣
I like the look of the A1, but will stick to A7Riv and A9ii and wait for the A1ii I think that will justify the expense and probably deliver enough of a change to warrant the upgrade.
In like 4 years, sure. The A1 will be the mainline camera for a long time.
haven't you said that the 1080p is enough? why 4k, I think all the audio problems are related to this, from the editing process, not the actual mice or the camera
Are you paid to criticise everything Sony does? I have absolutely no faith in your objectivity. From your posts it would appear you are on Canon’s payroll.
Built-in GPS is a battery hog. It’s so easy to save a GPS track on your phone or watch and then sync it later that this feels like a non-issue. My camera automatically updates the time and date based on my phone which even eliminates the necessity of keeping the time synced between them.
Just recording the gps data is super easy on the battery. Complex is the necessary calculations which can be done later anyways.
@@ChristianSamsel Unless I'm misunderstanding you or some new, high-efficiency GPS chips have become available, this contradicts my own personal experience and everything I've ever read.
I just HATE 1 thing... I don´t have it :(
None of these really seem to be problems to me, at least not ones I've experienced but I use a different model. I think a lot of these come down to the difference between using a camera for a bit and owning the camera and mastering it as well as different people having different needs and preferences. As for the specs that can't be achieved unless certain settings are on, every manufacturer seems to have that. I think it might grow on you a bit if you owned it. Maybe it would be your favorite and maybe not but I can't believe you would hate it. So far professional photographers seem to like it, even in bright sunlight. I think this is the first bad review I've seen on it, we all have different needs and preferences though. The only con for me is the incredibly high price, you spend several thousand dollars BEFORE you even buy lenses or accessories. This makes it inaccessible to many photographers.
Second straight video with bad sound. This time, sporadic echo. WTH, Tony? Also, I'm surprised you didn't mention the lens release button being between the lens and grip. Chris Nichols disconnected the lens at least once by accident, just like you did.
Must be the Sony hotshoe audio mic.
@@Biker_Gremling yeah, someone else made that comment. I have no idea.
Hi Tony! What mic are you using? Sounds great so far. Appreciate your content.
Looks like that flip screen is useless.
Sad thing is that Tony is right 😰 I remember his similar video about Sony A7Riv which I bought and sold later and Tony’s reasons were correct. Now, I ordered this A1 and hope to be happy with it 🙈
Watch the end of the video. None of the issues are dealbreakers for him.
Issue #1 is subjective, issues #2 and #3 are user errors, simply Tony not understanding what the settings do. He's confusing silent mode with electronic shutter. So the only real issues are pixel shift not being very useful (then don't use it) and the LCD screen not being high res.
It’s the user 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Received the a1 a month ago and so far have been astounded by what it can do. Couple it with some good glass (preferably those with lineair motors), like the 135mm GM or 100-400mm GM. Then watch one of Mark Galar’s settings video’s to get the most out of these. The 100-400mm can also be used for (handheld) macro!
Panasonic has gotten pixel shift done right. It corrects for shake and for movement within the image (like rippling water). But Panasonic never gets any attention or praise for anything 🤷🏻♂️
I would love Geo Tagging. However, GPS in camera has issues. It has to be always on so drains the battery. If not always on has to find satellites every time you power on the camera. A better solution would be to create a Garmin Connect IQ App and have the ability for the camera to connect to a Garmin device. More accurate, more reliable, and lower power.
Please ask Sony to enable autofocus during interval shooting! This would be very helpful for self portraits and family pictures.
5 things people hate about Tony’s reviews.
1. Ignorance
2. Intentional bias
3. Negativity
4. Whinny
5. Wannabe Ralph Lauren endorser
Disappointed that xqd/cfexpress type b aren't in more cameras. I have them for my nikon d4 and was hoping to use them which ever camera I upgraded to. But no mirrorless has a dual slot with the same cards
Well, looks like there’s less to hate about the Alpha 1 than this channel.
Right on, buddy! You mentioned a few key areas such as using the CFExpress Type A card instead of the Type B card!!!! Also the high price tag for things most of us don't need. The rest of the items are kind of nitpicking to me. Also you forgot to mention the poor high ISO noise performance. It's not quite on par with the R5, let along the rest of the flagship DSLR bodies.
It's a technical profesional beast don't get one if you can't afford or handle it ! Save the money or wait for the niggle removal updates ! I had to watch to see if you came up with a serious problem. Thanks for the reassuring video only had it three weeks now finding it awesome for my wildlife photography !
The problem is everyone in photography expects perfection these days, when the competition catches up the price and glitches will reduce !
Anybody know exactly what’s causing the messed up audio? I get the exact same problem (intermittently) with both my EOS R and R6 (using a rode wireless go). I can’t figure out what’s causing it and it’s driving me crazy because it only happens like 4% of the time so after it doesn’t happen for a while I write it off as a fluke and then BAM it happens again...
I don't know a single photographer who shoots Sony with the iPhone.
Here I am.
I mean the photographers I know in person. iPhone crowd shoots either with a Fujifilm XPro3 or film cameras
I have an iPhone and two Sony’s. I’m not a die hard Apple fan though. Also Apple fanboys are canon fanboys. Not Fuji fanboys 😂
I do lol
I agree with all your points, But the price is the main issue I hate about the camera. after four years Sony finally updated the A9 with a new sensor and view finder. so the price should be like an updated A9ll. so maybe $4900. not $6500. and I think even at $4900 it should have a top of the line back touch screen that you can see in bright light. and that pulls out in portrait orientation. the A1 is not a huge and heavy dual grip camera. and it shouldn't be priced like one. I might've considered buying it at $4500 dollars. but at $6500 I will be sticking with my A7r lll. and actually the price of the A1 has made me think allot about switching brands again. but I hate how huge and heavy the new Canon 85 f1.2 L is. and Nikon is just not up to par with the focusing. and I also hate how huge and heavy the Nikon 50 f1.2 is. so at least Sony has the way smaller and lighter 50 f1.2 GM and the really small and light 55 f1.8. and the 630g Sigma 85 f1.4 art. I guess all three companies have things I like and things I don't like. but the price of the A1 is way to high, but I know people try to justify it by talking about the price of flagship cameras. but like I said. its just an updated A9.
"My house moves too much" 🤣🤣🤣
These days house foundations made out of jelly 🤣
How can Olympus do handheld pixelshift?
Tony have you heard about the software issues the camera has. It locks up the 70-200 lens. Lots of issues
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Yes. Many of your points about the A1 would bug me too. I have have the R5 with it's limitations. It is is not perfect but for me it is better camera and the lower price of the R5 has nothing to do with it. I find the R5 amazing in both stills and video for my needs. It is a big advance over my 5d Mk IV and I would like to thank Canon for making such a fine camera for me.
7:45 I absolutely need a a built in GPS. The phone app has a long delay of about 10 seconds before it sends the GPS after I switch on the camera, but I hardly wait for that long before taking a photo outdoors. However, they may have legal issues with GPS tagging. Some countries like China ban all GPS in cameras for "national security". Sure they can create a special version with GPS removed, but that would add complexity to the product line.
Tony says: "The a1 might be the best camera ever made". But then he says the Canon R5 is a better value, has better wildlife AF, user friendly and is more versatile. OK.......
Yeah, that was an odd conclusion.
I have seen the Northrup's supposedly test cameras with wildlife, I have seen newbies do much better (it was embarrassing to watch the D850 v the Z7II video they did). The first video on the A1 Tony showed he could no properly configure the camera, wow just wow. For people who know how to use the A1 the af crushes the Canon R5. I have used the A1 and the R5 is a distant second.
@@michaelhains2291 I too have used both cameras. I do not agree at all. The AF of the two cameras are very comparable for BIF, which is what I shoot. Both are very good. The tech has reach the level where failure to get the shot is usually the fault of the photographer.
I took it as the A1 is a better camera (specs on the brochure), but not a better value at a $2,500 deficit. You aren't getting a $2,500 better camera with the A1. Doesn't mean the A1 is not a great camera.
@@kevindahlen unless you’re a hybrid shooting like myself then the $2.500 difference makes a lot of sense considering A1 performs much better in all the most important categories for video. (dynamic range, rolling shutter, low light, massively better 4K pixel binning, overheating etc...)
For pixel shift, turn off ibis when you're on a tripod.
Interesting video, is the "echo sound" effect intentional for emphasizing maybe some concepts as per example at 5'32"?
Helpful. Thanks. I am hearing an intermittent audio echo when playing this on youtube. Is it just me?
You should just admit that Chelsea is right and get the Canon...
His first video on a1 was entitled " negative points" about a1, and now another negative title about a1. Why not positive title about a1? Some people who just look at the titles will shape the negative perception towards a1.
You're speaking facts
I remember your previous video on the Alpha 1 there was an issue with the lens release button. I personally don't want a $ 12000 600 hitting the ground
That's why pros will buy a real camera made by Canikon, not this paper tiger.
I have the a9 and a7riv and use both with a variety of lenses including the 400mm f2.8 and have never had an issue with the lens release button. Not sure what these people are doing but if there is an issue specific to the a1 button Sony will no doubt address it. I think you need to wait for Mark Smith’s videos to see a wildlife pro’s view of the camera. Given all of this I always wait 6 months on new cameras and lenses to ensure any early glitches are ironed out. We have seen issues with early release Canon and Nikon cameras as well. I photograph with many people (in normal times) with all three brands and think this You tube manufactured brand wars are so crazy as all three brands used properly can get great images.
@@johnharvey1786 I'm not in a hurry I'm currently shooting Canon 1 DX mk iii's and shooting the Olympics this summer and not willing to risk it shooting a new system ( Canon R series or Sony ) without 3 months to workout the kinks. I always have at least 2 cameras around my neck and that right side lens release could be trouble but the only way I will know is to get one in my hands. It's true never buy a car or a camera when it first comes out.
@@zoomboy57 Totally agree. I shoot with someone who uses the canon 1DX mk iii and he gets fantastic results. Have a great time 👍
I watch your channel religiously and I’m not sure how I missed this review before taking the plunge and moving to Sony by purchasing the a1. Mine went into a boot loop in the middle of a shoot last week and, while I’m lucky this happened two months before the limited warranty expired, it ultimately makes me doubt the reliability of Sony from this point forward. The camera worked flawlessly before the wifi gave out, triggering a crippling boot loop shortly after- forcing me to send it into their repair facility. Sony told me they’ve never heard of any known issues like this and I haven’t either…until I started digging deeper and seeing SO many similar issues other users are facing (a7s3., fx3, fx30, a1) Yea, I get what others are saying with Sony neglecting firmware updates in relation to newer, cheaper models and their newer features to an extent but I was happy with this camera’s specs when i purchased it. My problem is that Sony isn’t acknowledging these cameras randomly dying from what I’ve heard are faulty main boards. Its so unsettling that I’ve invested so much money on new lenses and cards and all the other things during this transition, only to be swept under the rug and ignored by Sony like so many others. I would love to make Sony taste their medicine like you say but a lot of us don’t have that Northrup clout. I’m so far lost on how to handle this…how I spent so much money on what now seems like a luxurious paper weight (that I’m still paying my wife back for) 😢 anyway, Thank you for all of the content that you and Chelsea produce. My wife and I love your channel.
I have faith in Tony. I'm sure that the glitchy sound is on purpose. He's doing it to demonstrate that the Sony a1 causes problems with video taken by other cameras!
the problem i have with the canon r5 is the overheating this is THE absolute dealbreaker. I work as a freelancer and sometimes i have to do photos and sometimes videos and sometimes i need a b cam that simply runs through a recording of a interview ... and then there is the messed up canon mounts while you can invest in emount lenses and basically can use it with th smallest mirrorless sony cameras and the fx9 and fx6 with canon, some cameras still ahve the ef mount some the new mount this is just messed up. the r5c will be maybe more usable but they need to update their whole line of cameras asap imo ...
The camera used to film this video seems *incredibly* good. I wonder how the audio ended up being partially highly pleasant, partially potato
Minus the intense focus breathing, lol.
I'm with you, Tony. It does seem like a lot of money for what it is. I think Sony rationalizes the a1 price being higher than the R5 because it's like an a7riv, an a9ii, and an a7siii all in one, where the R5 lacks the video capabilities of the a7siii. It's reliable modes are similar to the eos R. In that respect, I could see a $5500 price for the a1, but still can't justify the $6500.
I and many people got the A1, if people buy it in numbers high enough make a profit the price while it might hurt is justified.
At least you can get one used for $3,750 now.
Pre ordered the a1, they messed it up, switched to canon with the r5 and a couple lenses, it was a nice change :)
Priceless! Hope they continue to listen to customers and improve.
They won’t. I said very similar things to Sony about the A9. I even work for Sony ( did the vfx for Jumanji) and they loaned me two A9 cameras and a bunch of lenses. Great image but the menu design seemed like they worked hard to make it that bad.
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The Sony A99V rear screen flipped out and forward and however you wanted....what happened to the technology? The A99V also had GPS
Most of what you say could be fixed with a software update?
The problem is that there's nothing to fix about #2 and #3. The silent mode works exactly as intended: it removes all sounds from the camera, and that includes any movement of the shutter, and that's why it won't close itself. It's just Tony not understanding what the setting does, even though it's clearly written in the manual or in the help guide.
Does the Sony A9ii not compete with the R5? 20 shots, versatile, fast. I realise it has less MP, but it's very capable and a similar price?
Feeling better about my Nikon D6
This is the first video I've totally disagreed with you on, Tony. I've owned the a1 for a little over two weeks and it's a dream to shoot. Focusing even without looking at what I'm doing just nails it. It doesn't skip a beat during portrait sessions, the video quality has a depth and look to it that's sort of dreamy like the a7SIII (which I also own). This video just seems like you're getting down to the petty things. But I agree that pixelshift is pixelshift without the "f". I could care less about using my iPhone with it. Honestly, it's hands down the best camera I've ever owned and is exciting to use. You'll discover shooting 30fps is overkill in nearly every setting and will adjust it down to 20 at best.
"give me a proper R5 competitor", could not agree more with the statement. Owning a a7r2 and if there is no move in that direction I'll go with an r5 next year.
I bought an A1 last week and laughed hard because most of the complaints you mentioned is correct, especially GPS and title screen problems. Thank you for your review.
Are there 5 things that you hate about the Canon R5?
Sony engineers are looking for specs rather than real world. Love it. Absolutely true. Got some good result with my A7R3, just I lost my photographer instinct. So I will sell all my gear for going back to Canon R5 or R1.
The majority of the world uses Android. Your point, though valid, only is about the US.
i really dislike apple, i see no reason to buy any of their stuff. they have nothing that is really ground breaking as far as im concerned when it comes to computers or phones. i also dont buy the latest phones either i have a $80 samsung phone that i got from walmart over 2 years ago.
I agree with most of your comments, especially those regarding the back screen (in my opinion, it has always been one of the weakest features of the alpha 7 and 9 cameras) and the pixel shift: a totally useless feature. But what I don’t understand is why you still make the choice of buying this camera at the end of the video. There is not a single clue in your video that leads to this surprising conclusion. As far as I am concerned, I would never buy that camera at this price point, for all the reasons you give in this video. I would go for the Canon instead, if I wasn’t so much into the Sony ecosystem.