Awesome video as usual. Are you going to do a set up video like you’ve done in the past. Thank you for sharing a part of your world, we all enjoy your creativity and storytelling.
Fantastic video Mark!!! I just got a used a9 in New condition and I love it! The a9 with the 200-600 fits my budget for now! I may look at getting the a1 in a few years!!! For now I am loving my a9!!!!!!
Many thanks Mark. The only review I was waiting for (but I bought the A1 anyway). Using the same combo and I'm impressed too. All I need now is your talent!
Thanks Mark. Looking forward your setup video when you return to Fl. I use a small piece of electrical tape on the left 1/3 of the eye sensor and this solved my blackout problem. It works like it is supposed to during my wildlife shooting.
The fact that there aren't even 10x more followers is simply because too many people are still being seduced by dazzlers. Your work is simply honest&great, again and again.
Wonderful to learn about sony a1. The ease in your hands shows how light-weighted this set up is. With sony camera and lens, i would request you to make more birding videos.
Great info Mark, part 1 and part 2. Really enjoy your storytelling and probably even more with your new favorite camera. I’m a little past novice and shooting manual mode almost always now with a used D500 and AF-S 80-400 VR. It’ll be a while before I look to upgrade, but I enjoy learning and seeing the great results people are getting with the latest equipment. Really hard to comprehend the days of film...and not that long ago by my calendar!!
Thanks Mark for the video. I am as well using the A1 and I absolutely love it. I can't explain it completely but it just seems to do what a camera is supposed to do and it does it quickly, efficiently, and very well. I've used four other Sony bodies and this is by far my favorite
Thank you for the explanation of the EVF blackout issue. I ran into that problem while out on the ocean whale watching in Monterey Bay with the A1 and 200-600. It was a bright, cold, windy day so I ditched my baseball cap for a warm knit cap. I shoot with both eyes open and pull the camera slightly away from my face to scan the horizon for the next breach. That would explain the EVF issue. I wonder if an extended eye piece might help to protect the sensor from direct sunlight? Thank you for the setup videos.
Greetings from Africa Mark. Great video.... I joined the SKIN Club (Spend the Kids Inheritance Now) held my breath, and managed to get 2x A1's, because I always shoot two rigs in the field. As the menu's are quite different, I did this to standardise, so I don't have to spend time thinking about how to change a setting in the heat of the action. I am now shooting A1 / 100mm-400mm+1.4xTC and A1 / 600mm f4+1.4xTC... That gives me an instant choice of focal range 140mm through to 840mm, and my AEL buttons are configured to the APS-C / Super 35 crop, so at the touch of a button, I have 1,260 mm still @ 21 Megapix, and still more to crop if I need it, and it really paid off this last week that we were in the bush... Loving this body.... Keep up the great work . Warm regards, Tim.
Hi Mark, I was in Washington and met you there. I did have an issue with the EVF going dark on me and I have missed shots due to that and had no idea why it was happening. Thank you so much for giving clarity that it's an issue with the sensor. Thank you, Christina
Another amazing video that I've been waiting for so long!!! I'm looking forward to receive my A1 in a few days. Will there be a video with your camera setup coming soon?
Hey Mark! You inspired me and today I purchased a Sony A7R IVa with the 200-600. Im only 22 years old and im amateur and don't have endless money so it was a very serious purchase for me. I know you said the A9 was a better setup for the price, but I tested the A7R IV with the 600mm and it was amazing and I was happy with the focusing. Also I got a 2021 manufactured 1 so im sure it wont have any problems.
Hey Mark, great video as always! I’d love to pick-up an A1 but hard to justify the cost when it’s just a hobby. On another note, welcome to WA! We’ve had great weather up until this weekend... Sorry about that. If you ever head towards Bellevue and feel like grabbing a beer, hmu. I owe you several for all the great advice you’ve given with these videos. All the best, cheers!
Thanks so much for these 2 videos Mark. I have been looking at moving from Nikon. These types of raw videos help us little guys to make better informed decisions.
Mark, nice to see you in the PNW! I have a friend considering the a1 and he wears glasses. I don’t wear glasses to shoot so I cannot give any comment as to whether the blackout issue is worse with glasses on as it might give a chance for more light to hit the sensor. I do the tape thing with mine, but I do find I need to keep my eye pressed up against the cup or I still get a bit of blackout once in awhile. Thanks!
FANTASTIC VIDEO!!!!! THANKS FOR SHARING!!! I DREAM to have this camera in my hands.... I have been a SONY user since the first mirrorless camera A7R1 and have been delighted with this new changes that mirrorless can offer. Now this A! seems aoutstanding in every way!!!!! Thanks for making this videos and blessings to you!!!!!
Thanks for taking the time to update us on your switch to Sony. This eye-track technology seems to be a real game changer for serious bird photographers. I wonder how the A1 will impact the rest of the Sony lineup. I'd love to see this level of eye-track filter down to an RX10 Mk5 for those of us who just don't see our budgets or backs up to hefting a 600mm f4 lens. Maybe with a full articulated screen, Sony. Like the rest of your work, your eagle photos are outstanding and I look forward to your next video.
Not surprised by the content of your video Mark as I love the A1 and great to hear you endorse it with such enthusiasm as I have great respect for your skills and opinions on wildlife photography with the Sony gear. The EVF issue is frustrating but I appear to have solved it by switching the EVF to manual ( always on ) and turning the monitor on/off with a custom button when I need it , has not failed me since and I have tried to replicate the problem in bright sunlight. Are you going to do a set up video like you did with the A9ii and A7Riv ?
Great feedback and impressions. I am very happy with mine too. Only issue is the EVF. I have never had this issue on my other sony's body (a7rii, a7riii, a7riv, a9, a7iii...). I hope a firmware can fix that to make it perfect. Some complain also about IBIS but i have not had this issue while using my camera.
Hey Mark! Thanks once again for your interesting videos. The shots of the eagle are stunning! If I may ask a question: What are your settings on the A1 / do you still use Zone as you did with the A9 or did you switch/use tracking? Thanks and have a great day! Greetings from Switzerland
I don't care what brand Mark uses; it's just fun listening to him eating my lunch at the office. He can probably use a pinhole box camera to get awesome shots of those bees then talk 30 mins to teach and entertain us.
Those series of shots of the eagle swooping towards you is just short of remarkable. Sony has done some amazing magic with their latest mirrorless and even though my Z body is slowly catching up, it’s still far behind in the field. Great demo Mark👍, sadly I can only watch in envy😔
Thanks Mark, I switched from nikon to Sony for the very same reasons you did. No confidence in the auto foucus!! My first Sony rental and eagle fly by all were in focus, was a fun week of shooting. Then back to my Nikon gear in a month I gladly bought the A9ii. Yay, a trip to McNeil River in Ak, 90% of in focus shots! Thanks to your set up guide,, the camera arrived, 2 days before. You have been a great help, will you be doing an A1 setup video anytime soon! Hope to see you in a claa soon. Thanks again Mark your work is amazing!!
Thanks.. Great ‘’the sony one’’ feedback. I think many of your fans, including myself, would like to hear a comparison between a9 and a1. A few months ago a9 was the best of the best… Is a9 still the best or… If not what are we gaining by shifting to Sony alpha one..
Hi I just got a a9 and I am so happy with it! Lol 99% of my images are nice and sharp! I don't see myself getting the a1 for at least 3 years from now! It's funny, I feel 20 fps is to much! The a9 is beautiful in low light!!!!
@@marvinspates924 Hi Marvin. Thank you very much for your reply. Happy to hear that a9 “still” is a great camera, and we can live without investing a huge amount of money 📸😇 I fully agree 20 FPS is sufficient. To be honest I don’t much benefit in having 30 FPS availbe.
The fact that you say you're not sure tells me it's definitely user error. The first culprit is the too low shutter speed, and the second culprit would be the wrong lens IS mode, but there are other ways you could get soft images.
Put it on a tripod at 600mm and shoot some static subjects. Have your shutter speed reasonably high. Say 1 /1000 .If these are sharp then it's probably motion blur caused by too low a shutter speed. I personally double the reciprocal rule when I use mine as a minimum.
use a high shutter speed. there was someone else that made a vid about this, photos seem sharper at anything above 1/1000. i usually shoot alot higher with that on my A9.
I broke-down and picked up an a1. Pretty much killed me financially. But along with the 200-600, it pretty much makes birding feel trivially easy lol. But hey, now I’m challenged to do even better shots, instead of struggling with the equipment. The a1 really is a stellar camera. Words can’t even describe…
I'm on my way to getting one of these as well. Although my D850 with the 500 PF still holds ground. My question is the shutter speed changing instantly to suit the situation by thumb. Say for Example I'm at 3000s for humming birds. Oh snap he/she landed....bang 350s immediately to drop the auto ISO into gold. What am I looking at for the a1 in this perspective? You can see where I'm going with this in post noise editing, the changing variables from a bird flying to another bird sitting and maximizing what's available in manual setting changes very quickly.
Great video Mark I will be reviewing my copy in the next couple of weeks having had it for nearly 3 months ! I can confirm everything you have said in the video, the best camera I have ever used for my wildlife photography here in the UK ! Difficult to find fault! We have not had enough sunshine here in the UK to effect the EVF !! (seriously actually missed that one, good tip will look out for that!) You didn't mention the good news for Nikon & Canon users it has forced those companies to produce mirrorless flagship cameras the Nikon Z9 with the same A1 sensor is coming ! And the Cannon R3 should be even better than the A1. Well that's the rumours anyway If you can afford to wait ! Exciting fun times in wildlife photography, just feel privileged to own the best wildlife camera in the world at the moment . Awesome !
I'm happy you are enjoying your new camera Mark! It means loads of new fantastic videos are on the way for us to watch and enjoy! BTW Mark Galer has mentioned in his A1 review that if you put the priority to release instead of AF or balanced emphasize it makes no difference and almost all of your results will be in focus!
Thank you, Mark. I feel 100 percent the same....for the first time shooting eagles for 7 days....I’m not checking for sharpness....it is amazing. Thank you for your time. Terry Bartick
Hi Mark Have you experienced any autofocus issues when using the 600 f4 + 1,4 tele with the a1? And thank you very much for another great video as always.
Hi Mark. Thanks for the informative video. While waiting for your setup guide, do you think I can use your a9 setup for now? I know the menu is completely different, but are your a1 settings actually much different than the a9?
That's so weird about the EVF issue, I've been using older Sony cameras and never had an issue like that in direct sunlight (or in any instance). I wonder why they would have issues with the EVF now, especially with their flagship camera. If it's as common as it's sounding like it is, they need to make a fix for it and make it right for their customers.
Hi Summit, the issue is they relocated the EVF sensor from the top to the bottom of the viewfinder so more light seems to be hitting it. I would love to know the engineering reasoning behind that change.
Of course the bees are buzzing all around you; you're sitting in the middle of their food buffet. That was an excellent review of the A1, I'm already looking for a way to buy one.
hi Mark i did not scroll every message to check if somebody already ask these questions , do you shoot mostly on tripod? did ever happen to you to use the A1 sony , outside of your work/ hobby enviroment such as birds, instead use the camera for casual subject or evene treet photography? if so how did you feel the ergonomics most importantly.. and the IBIS? do you ever shoot wide lenson sony A1( for ex 16-35 GM) ? how well did perform the AF on this one? your work is outstanding!
Another big issue with the EVF being on all the time is that it will have a significant impact on battery life. (Although not a big deal compared to getting screen burn there!)
Please do a video about how you set up your A-1 for birds/action photography. You did one about the A7R4 and it was extremely helpful. Love your videos. Probably see you shooting eagles this week as I will be going to where you shoot on Wednesday. Hope to run into you.
Oh, man. I bought another A9ii so I would have a backup. The A1 had just hit the market and I thought it was expensive and a data pig. I was completely satisfied with the A9 but now I'm really wondering if I made the right decision. The animal eye focus is what is really getting me. Your eagle sequence is incredible.
I think you secretly have a A1-supermark edition, that pun wasn't really intended ;). Nailing focus 100% is such a revelation when time is so precocious. How does it respond to fleeting insects Mark? thank you for sharing your excited energies.
@@MarkSmithphotography finished images is one thing, but we (or at least me) want to know how the 200-600 performs with the A1, especially after the well-documented issues with it and the A7R4. How well does the 200-600 focus and track with the A1? If it does perform well, does it perform well consistently?
@@rcsor3 I have the a9II, the a7rIV and now the a1. The a1 & 200-600 combo is phenomenal. I've not seen any issues reported with the combo on forums or bird photographer reviews.
Great video as always. Question What is your setup for the A1 for birds in flight and birds on perches. I have just got the A1 and wondered are you going to do a video on how you set your camera up like you did with your previous cameras. Great watching. Many Thanks John Gubbins
Another solution for the EVF is pick up a larger rubber eye cup. They are super cheap and all over Amazon. That did it for me. I had a problem with the 70-200 locking up the camera. Had a friend send me his configuration and loaded that and it fixed the problem.
My brother has been hanging in there too but last week traded in all his Nikon gear for an a9ii/200-600/TC1.4. He's completely blown away - in 2 minutes he got more sugarbird keepers than he usually gets in 6 months.
The a1 is the first camera that I needed to tape up to work. And also the most expensive. So much good stuff about this camera, sad it has so many problems as well.
... great video and what a camera! 👍🏻 Mark, did you notice a delayed stabilization of the sensor while filming? there is a lot of discussion about this right now ...
Hi Mark, are you setting up your A1 menus more or less the same way you have shown how to set up the A9? (granted the menu looks a little different on the A1). Just curious if you have changed anything with your focus buttons or how you have the focus modes/tracking set up. Great videos, thanks!
I find this channel more useful and trustworthy than those with a million subscribers. Thank you sir.
The algorithm doesn’t work correctly, this channel should have > 1 million subscribers ☺️
Awesome video as usual. Are you going to do a set up video like you’ve done in the past. Thank you for sharing a part of your world, we all enjoy your creativity and storytelling.
Another great video. Can not wait for you to do your set up guide!!!!!
Thanks Mark, I ordered the a1 the day it was announced and for me, it has been a game changer. Now I need to save for the 600 f4.
Fantastic video Mark!!! I just got a used a9 in New condition and I love it! The a9 with the 200-600 fits my budget for now! I may look at getting the a1 in a few years!!! For now I am loving my a9!!!!!!
Many thanks Mark. The only review I was waiting for (but I bought the A1 anyway). Using the same combo and I'm impressed too. All I need now is your talent!
Another excellent update on this amazing camera. Your honesty, openness and enthusiasm is great to see. Thank you.
Thanks Mark. Looking forward your setup video when you return to Fl. I use a small piece of electrical tape on the left 1/3 of the eye sensor and this solved my blackout problem. It works like it is supposed to during my wildlife shooting.
That is great to hear!
Nice Review. Thanks for your letting me be a part of your wonderful workshop this month on the 15th and 16th. Those Eagles are crazy.
The fact that there aren't even 10x more followers is simply because too many people are still being seduced by dazzlers. Your work is simply honest&great, again and again.
Thanks for posting Mark. Would really appreciate an overview of your set up on the A1.
As usual, a superb review of a remarkable camera - thank, Mark!
Good to have you back Mark. Great video, always looking for what makes a great camera, sounds like you have found a real gem.
Wonderful to learn about sony a1. The ease in your hands shows how light-weighted this set up is. With sony camera and lens, i would request you to make more birding videos.
Thanks for the update. Will you be posting a video on your recommended settings for the A1?
It's really amazing to see what the latest AF technology can do. I can only talk about the R5, but it really changed the way I shoot (in a good way).
Happy to have you back!
Thanks so much Mark. I appreciate your review and seeing you again!
Great info Mark, part 1 and part 2. Really enjoy your storytelling and probably even more with your new favorite camera. I’m a little past novice and shooting manual mode almost always now with a used D500 and AF-S 80-400 VR. It’ll be a while before I look to upgrade, but I enjoy learning and seeing the great results people are getting with the latest equipment. Really hard to comprehend the days of film...and not that long ago by my calendar!!
This is my current setup. I love this combination more and more as I learn how to use both the a1 and the FE 200-600. Thanks for your videos!
Hey 👋, I just saw u there today at sunset(Saturday 22) I was the kid in the black coat btw! Amazing pictures
Oh yeah I remember saying hi! Thanks for the compliment!
Thanks Mark for the video. I am as well using the A1 and I absolutely love it. I can't explain it completely but it just seems to do what a camera is supposed to do and it does it quickly, efficiently, and very well. I've used four other Sony bodies and this is by far my favorite
Nice video Marc and already looking forward in one of your future videos that shows us how _you_ setup this beast 👍🏻
Thank you for the explanation of the EVF blackout issue. I ran into that problem while out on the ocean whale watching in Monterey Bay with the A1 and 200-600. It was a bright, cold, windy day so I ditched my baseball cap for a warm knit cap. I shoot with both eyes open and pull the camera slightly away from my face to scan the horizon for the next breach. That would explain the EVF issue. I wonder if an extended eye piece might help to protect the sensor from direct sunlight? Thank you for the setup videos.
Great video, the explanation of the AF system is the same as what I have observed. I think you are spot on Mark or really really close!.
Thanks for the review Mark. And yes, I am saving for it. Loved your shots.
Greetings from Africa Mark. Great video.... I joined the SKIN Club (Spend the Kids Inheritance Now) held my breath, and managed to get 2x A1's, because I always shoot two rigs in the field. As the menu's are quite different, I did this to standardise, so I don't have to spend time thinking about how to change a setting in the heat of the action. I am now shooting A1 / 100mm-400mm+1.4xTC and A1 / 600mm f4+1.4xTC... That gives me an instant choice of focal range 140mm through to 840mm, and my AEL buttons are configured to the APS-C / Super 35 crop, so at the touch of a button, I have 1,260 mm still @ 21 Megapix, and still more to crop if I need it, and it really paid off this last week that we were in the bush... Loving this body.... Keep up the great work . Warm regards, Tim.
Hi Mark, I was in Washington and met you there. I did have an issue with the EVF going dark on me and I have missed shots due to that and had no idea why it was happening. Thank you so much for giving clarity that it's an issue with the sensor.
Thank you,
Christina
Another amazing video that I've been waiting for so long!!! I'm looking forward to receive my A1 in a few days. Will there be a video with your camera setup coming soon?
Thanks Mark for that excellent and unbiased review! 👍👍📷📷
Hey Mark! You inspired me and today I purchased a Sony A7R IVa with the 200-600. Im only 22 years old and im amateur and don't have endless money so it was a very serious purchase for me. I know you said the A9 was a better setup for the price, but I tested the A7R IV with the 600mm and it was amazing and I was happy with the focusing. Also I got a 2021 manufactured 1 so im sure it wont have any problems.
Can you please talk about the 200-600 lens? Great video as always, greetings from Costa Rica!
Hey Mark, great video as always! I’d love to pick-up an A1 but hard to justify the cost when it’s just a hobby.
On another note, welcome to WA! We’ve had great weather up until this weekend... Sorry about that. If you ever head towards Bellevue and feel like grabbing a beer, hmu. I owe you several for all the great advice you’ve given with these videos. All the best, cheers!
Thanks so much for these 2 videos Mark. I have been looking at moving from Nikon. These types of raw videos help us little guys to make better informed decisions.
As always Great Video Mark. I recently switched to Sony A1 from my D850 and its been awesome...
Thanks for that Mark. Very useful and much appreciated.
I just got my A1 yesterday. Today is setup day except for my CF Express Type A cards, which don't arrive until Wednesday.
Mark, nice to see you in the PNW! I have a friend considering the a1 and he wears glasses. I don’t wear glasses to shoot so I cannot give any comment as to whether the blackout issue is worse with glasses on as it might give a chance for more light to hit the sensor. I do the tape thing with mine, but I do find I need to keep my eye pressed up against the cup or I still get a bit of blackout once in awhile. Thanks!
FANTASTIC VIDEO!!!!! THANKS FOR SHARING!!! I DREAM to have this camera in my hands.... I have been a SONY user since the first mirrorless camera A7R1 and have been delighted with this new changes that mirrorless can offer. Now this A! seems aoutstanding in every way!!!!! Thanks for making this videos and blessings to you!!!!!
I like a1 very much for auto focus
Thanks for taking the time to update us on your switch to Sony. This eye-track technology seems to be a real game changer for serious bird photographers. I wonder how the A1 will impact the rest of the Sony lineup. I'd love to see this level of eye-track filter down to an RX10 Mk5 for those of us who just don't see our budgets or backs up to hefting a 600mm f4 lens. Maybe with a full articulated screen, Sony. Like the rest of your work, your eagle photos are outstanding and I look forward to your next video.
Very impressive! I wish the book was on Eagles, but in time!
Thank you for the input. You sold me on a used A9 for now, but in some years this looks like a dream camera for me.
Not surprised by the content of your video Mark as I love the A1 and great to hear you endorse it with such enthusiasm as I have great respect for your skills and opinions on wildlife photography with the Sony gear. The EVF issue is frustrating but I appear to have solved it by switching the EVF to manual ( always on ) and turning the monitor on/off with a custom button when I need it , has not failed me since and I have tried to replicate the problem in bright sunlight. Are you going to do a set up video like you did with the A9ii and A7Riv ?
Great feedback and impressions.
I am very happy with mine too.
Only issue is the EVF. I have never had this issue on my other sony's body (a7rii, a7riii, a7riv, a9, a7iii...).
I hope a firmware can fix that to make it perfect.
Some complain also about IBIS but i have not had this issue while using my camera.
Top quality, highly professional review as always thanks Mark
Are you going to do a settings setup on the a1 like you did with the a9II? This would be very helpful. Thanks
Hey Mark! Thanks once again for your interesting videos. The shots of the eagle are stunning! If I may ask a question: What are your settings on the A1 / do you still use Zone as you did with the A9 or did you switch/use tracking?
Thanks and have a great day! Greetings from Switzerland
Did you ever find out?
I don't care what brand Mark uses; it's just fun listening to him eating my lunch at the office. He can probably use a pinhole box camera to get awesome shots of those bees then talk 30 mins to teach and entertain us.
Thanks
wait, Mark eats your lunch?? he doesn't come off as a bully - haha!
@@jordanmanning4660 hahaha... that "comma" where did she go?
Those series of shots of the eagle swooping towards you is just short of remarkable. Sony has done some amazing magic with their latest mirrorless and even though my Z body is slowly catching up, it’s still far behind in the field. Great demo Mark👍, sadly I can only watch in envy😔
Thanks Mark, I switched from nikon to Sony for the very same reasons you did.
No confidence in the auto foucus!! My first Sony rental and eagle fly by all were in focus, was a fun week of shooting. Then back to my Nikon gear in a month I gladly bought the A9ii. Yay, a trip to McNeil River in Ak, 90% of in focus shots! Thanks to your set up guide,, the camera arrived, 2 days before. You have been a great help, will you be doing an A1 setup video anytime soon! Hope to see you in a claa soon. Thanks again Mark your work is amazing!!
Thanks.. Great ‘’the sony one’’ feedback. I think many of your fans, including myself, would like to hear a comparison between a9 and a1. A few months ago a9 was the best of the best… Is a9 still the best or… If not what are we gaining by shifting to Sony alpha one..
Hi I just got a a9 and I am so happy with it! Lol 99% of my images are nice and sharp! I don't see myself getting the a1 for at least 3 years from now! It's funny, I feel 20 fps is to much! The a9 is beautiful in low light!!!!
@@marvinspates924 Hi Marvin. Thank you very much for your reply. Happy to hear that a9 “still” is a great camera, and we can live without investing a huge amount of money 📸😇 I fully agree 20 FPS is sufficient. To be honest I don’t much benefit in having 30 FPS availbe.
As someone who own your setup here I would love to know the autofocus settings you use
Check his A9 setup guide, different menus but concept is the same.
Great video as always.I have been disappointed with my copy of the Sony 200-600 on the A9 - images are soft.Maybe user error or a bad copy .Not sure
The fact that you say you're not sure tells me it's definitely user error.
The first culprit is the too low shutter speed, and the second culprit would be the wrong lens IS mode, but there are other ways you could get soft images.
Put it on a tripod at 600mm and shoot some static subjects. Have your shutter speed reasonably high. Say 1 /1000 .If these are sharp then it's probably motion blur caused by too low a shutter speed. I personally double the reciprocal rule when I use mine as a minimum.
use a high shutter speed. there was someone else that made a vid about this, photos seem sharper at anything above 1/1000. i usually shoot alot higher with that on my A9.
The 200 600 and the r4 are known to not play well together!
@@RandomPersonWow Bad combination you've got there, have a look at the Fred Miranda forum there's a whole section on this I'm afraid.
I broke-down and picked up an a1. Pretty much killed me financially. But along with the 200-600, it pretty much makes birding feel trivially easy lol. But hey, now I’m challenged to do even better shots, instead of struggling with the equipment. The a1 really is a stellar camera. Words can’t even describe…
Great review. I was sold within the first 1:20. Guess I have to go watch 1st video now.
I'm on my way to getting one of these as well. Although my D850 with the 500 PF still holds ground. My question is the shutter speed changing instantly to suit the situation by thumb. Say for Example I'm at 3000s for humming birds. Oh snap he/she landed....bang 350s immediately to drop the auto ISO into gold. What am I looking at for the a1 in this perspective?
You can see where I'm going with this in post noise editing, the changing variables from a bird flying to another bird sitting and maximizing what's available in manual setting changes very quickly.
Great video Mark I will be reviewing my copy in the next couple of weeks having had it for nearly 3 months ! I can confirm everything you have said in the video, the best camera I have ever used for my wildlife photography here in the UK ! Difficult to find fault! We have not had enough sunshine here in the UK to effect the EVF !! (seriously actually missed that one, good tip will look out for that!)
You didn't mention the good news for Nikon & Canon users it has forced those companies to produce mirrorless flagship cameras the Nikon Z9 with the same A1 sensor is coming ! And the Cannon R3 should be even better than the A1. Well that's the rumours anyway If you can afford to wait !
Exciting fun times in wildlife photography, just feel privileged to own the best wildlife camera in the world at the moment . Awesome !
I'm happy you are enjoying your new camera Mark! It means loads of new fantastic videos are on the way for us to watch and enjoy!
BTW Mark Galer has mentioned in his A1 review that if you put the priority to release instead of AF or balanced emphasize it makes no difference and almost all of your results will be in focus!
Thank you, Mark. I feel 100 percent the same....for the first time shooting eagles for 7 days....I’m not checking for sharpness....it is amazing. Thank you for your time.
Terry Bartick
Hi Mark
Have you experienced any autofocus issues when using the 600 f4 + 1,4 tele with the a1? And thank you very much for another great video as always.
Hi Mark. Thanks for the informative video. While waiting for your setup guide, do you think I can use your a9 setup for now? I know the menu is completely different, but are your a1 settings actually much different than the a9?
I've been very happy with the A1, my only issue is the frame rate dial as I wish they would let you control that view the menu like on the A7 series.
That's so weird about the EVF issue, I've been using older Sony cameras and never had an issue like that in direct sunlight (or in any instance). I wonder why they would have issues with the EVF now, especially with their flagship camera. If it's as common as it's sounding like it is, they need to make a fix for it and make it right for their customers.
Hi Summit, the issue is they relocated the EVF sensor from the top to the bottom of the viewfinder so more light seems to be hitting it. I would love to know the engineering reasoning behind that change.
Another great informative video.Cant wait for the A11 set up guide!
Of course the bees are buzzing all around you; you're sitting in the middle of their food buffet.
That was an excellent review of the A1, I'm already looking for a way to buy one.
Mark will you be sharing your alpha 1 settings too. That would be super helpful...
Great information!!!
I just bought a1 recently.
waited so long for this. happy now :)
For bird non-video photography, what ways is the A1 better than the A9 and A9ll?
I ordered a1 because of your real world reviews. 🙈. Greetings to Sony. - That non original Arca Swiss handle on the lens, where can I get it?
Mark smith thanks for the info I am your fan you explain it so nicely I really likes it all your info thank you for all
Do find the a1's AF performance to be better than the a9 II's?
hi Mark
i did not scroll every message to check if somebody already ask these questions ,
do you shoot mostly on tripod? did ever happen to you to use the A1 sony , outside of your work/ hobby enviroment such as birds, instead use the camera for casual subject or evene treet photography? if so how did you feel the ergonomics most importantly.. and the IBIS?
do you ever shoot wide lenson sony A1( for ex 16-35 GM) ? how well did perform the AF on this one?
your work is outstanding!
Mark is tough. He shoots hand held with that rig.
Another big issue with the EVF being on all the time is that it will have a significant impact on battery life. (Although not a big deal compared to getting screen burn there!)
Please do a video about how you set up your A-1 for birds/action photography. You did one about the A7R4 and it was extremely helpful. Love your videos. Probably see you shooting eagles this week as I will be going to where you shoot on Wednesday. Hope to run into you.
Oh, man. I bought another A9ii so I would have a backup. The A1 had just hit the market and I thought it was expensive and a data pig. I was completely satisfied with the A9 but now I'm really wondering if I made the right decision. The animal eye focus is what is really getting me. Your eagle sequence is incredible.
Doesn't the a9ii have animal eye af too? If not, I'd imagine it will come shortly!
Nice and informative video !! Just a little wabbling and breathing. I'm curious about what camera you used in this video.
I like your review as they are backed with a lot of great photos
BTW this channel and you are so bloody awesome.
I think you secretly have a A1-supermark edition, that pun wasn't really intended ;). Nailing focus 100% is such a revelation when time is so precocious. How does it respond to fleeting insects Mark? thank you for sharing your excited energies.
Keep up the great work my friend! God Bless!
Excellent as always. Any chance of a full A1 setup video?
Hi Mark, can you do a video on Sony A1 settings like you did for A9 and A7R4 and others. I cant seem to find it on your page. Many thanks in advance.
working on it now
@@MarkSmithphotography …thanks Mark…much appreciated.
@@MarkSmithphotography thanks Mark…eagerly await the video.
I agree with you. Sony A1 has the best focusing system.When it lock on a flying bird it never miss it.
I love your long-sleeve shirt, mind telling me what brand made it? Haha. Gr8 video!
Mark, If the A1 has the best AF you have used, what comes in second?
Not much said about the 200-600 lens. Image quality is what I wanted to hear more about. Sounds like the camera is awesome.
everything here was shot with that lens th-cam.com/video/bPBLIRlMN-8/w-d-xo.html
@@MarkSmithphotography finished images is one thing, but we (or at least me) want to know how the 200-600 performs with the A1, especially after the well-documented issues with it and the A7R4. How well does the 200-600 focus and track with the A1? If it does perform well, does it perform well consistently?
@@rcsor3 I have the a9II, the a7rIV and now the a1. The a1 & 200-600 combo is phenomenal. I've not seen any issues reported with the combo on forums or bird photographer reviews.
I bought the A9II and FE 600 GM based on your previous video. is the A1 so much better that you would advise adding the A1 or selling my A9?
The resolution difference alone is a significant difference.
Hey Mark, I'd really be interested in hearing your journey as a photographer, and when you decided to go full time
Great video as always. Question What is your setup for the A1 for birds in flight and birds on perches. I have just got the A1 and wondered are you going to do a video on how you set your camera up like you did with your previous cameras. Great watching. Many Thanks John Gubbins
Beautiful and amazing captures...!!!!
Another solution for the EVF is pick up a larger rubber eye cup. They are super cheap and all over Amazon. That did it for me. I had a problem with the 70-200 locking up the camera. Had a friend send me his configuration and loaded that and it fixed the problem.
my photos were not as impressive. Got mostly butt shots! As soon as my ship comes in I may upgrade to a mirrorless. good to see you Mark.
Mark, I'm REALLY trying to hold out until Nikon comes out with it's new mirrorless, but your reviews of the Sony make it harder and harder. Thumbs up.
My brother has been hanging in there too but last week traded in all his Nikon gear for an a9ii/200-600/TC1.4. He's completely blown away - in 2 minutes he got more sugarbird keepers than he usually gets in 6 months.
@@duncangroenewald that's the combo I traded my Nikon gear for in February. Couldn't be happier
Do you use tracking AF?
The a1 is the first camera that I needed to tape up to work. And also the most expensive. So much good stuff about this camera, sad it has so many problems as well.
... great video and what a camera! 👍🏻 Mark, did you notice a delayed stabilization of the sensor while filming? there is a lot of discussion about this right now ...
Great movie 👍
Hi Mark, are you setting up your A1 menus more or less the same way you have shown how to set up the A9? (granted the menu looks a little different on the A1). Just curious if you have changed anything with your focus buttons or how you have the focus modes/tracking set up. Great videos, thanks!
Very little is the same with the a1
@@MarkSmithphotography We need a new A1 set-up video :-)
Working on it!
Great video. Do you think you can do a comparison of the 200-600 vs the 600 f/4? Thanks.