Thanks for the positive feedback. I was never a huge fan of the MK 1 lens but this lens shines :-)

Glad you enjoyed the ride - check out the others in this series of videos that don't include any inane comments (that we occasionally find on many influencer videos where they use a helmet microphone).

@ ok thanks! 🍃🤍🍃

It's still a good camera. My reviews of the newer A7R cameras usually include tables of settings to say what features have been updated. The sensor resolution climbed from 42 megapixels to 60 megapixels with the A7RIV but the high ISO performance and dynamic range of the A7RIII is still excellent. There are simply dozens of improvements in the later model so you would need to watch A7RIV and A7RV videos to establish if the new features are something that you really don't need in your own photographic workflows. If you require some of the newer features, then a 33 megapixel A7IV may be a better option than an older 42 megapixel A7RIII if you are on a budget.

@ hi mark - I’ve got a Hasselblad XCDII but need a second camera where I don’t have to wait for the camera to tick over & ready to shoot again. I’ll definitely look at the A7IV

On the later cameras that have 'BULB timer' we can use times longer than 30 Seconds and use BULB without a remote release.

I have created two seminars for my Patrons on Patreon.com/markgaler that explain to my Patrons how I have managed to stay inspired to shoot nearly every day for the last 45 years. These are the INSPIRE and Photographic Passion seminars. I worked for 14 years as senior lecturer on a commercial photography program where I worked to inspire my students to aspire to creating great photography.

Not sure what you mean by ‘separate’

Thanks for your positive feedback- I have an Alpha support channel- Patreon.com/markgaler - where you can download an eBook and camera setup file. The eBook outlines my preferred Astro settings.

The external flash settings menu is only for Sony flash units

Probably a question for the visico ambassador rather than a sony ambassador. This video is for later model alpha cameras using a menu that does not talk to non-sony flash units.

Its a great lens - I have removed the fixed lens hood so I can use filters more easily

I have been tempted by the 17mm but I am currently using Sony's compact APS-C E 11mm F1.8 (which has a Full-frame equivalent angle-of-view of 16.5mm)

@@AlphaCreativeSkills I want to try it, but it's a bit too wide for my taste. I'm usually going for the 24mm @FF. Alternatively, I am thinking about that new Viltrox at 16mm

Thanks for the positive feedback

That’s a great lens combination!

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...Also one of my favourite GM primes.

This is not the right forum (a review of a flagship camera) to express your thoughts about APS-C cameras. Sony are well aware their budget APS-C ZV-E10 cameras are their best selling cameras, so I think they will develop future cameras with this in mind.

Yes they are

You need the A1 ll camset

@@AlphaCreativeSkills Thank you! Will do when the camera finally arrives, not yet being delivered in the US...Hope your Holidays are healthy and happy!

It would be a big and expensive lens but it might find a market for photographers willing to pay for one. In the meantime I recommend using two bodies, one with an 85mm F1.4 GM II and the other with a 135mm F1.8 GM and use A1 or A1 II cameras so you can crop tighter in post to get the 135-300 angle of view.

@AlphaCreativeSkills that would be lovely. I do use my 35 and 135 at times when there is poor lighting. The A1II is a fantastic camera, but I love the file sizes on my A9III. My A1 was such a space hog. I can't wait to see what the A1III will bring. With Sony's innovation, I can see them squeeze an 85 to 200 F2 in the size of the 300mm F2.8

I shoot in Raw work with a color-profiled and calibrated screen and have fairly quick-and-simple post-production workflows which I share with my Patrons on Patreon.com/markgaler

I travelled with this lens for 10 weeks and can fully understand why it was voted as the best prime lens this year by PetaPixel. The only 70-200 lens I own is the F4 Macro G II, as I always prefer to use 85, 90 and 135 primes instead of F2.8 zooms. Since returning from my travels I have been busy reviewing the A1 (primarily with longer focal length lenses) and the FE 28-70 F2 zoom, so have had little time for my own work, where portrait primes feature more heavily in the workflow. I offer multiple gear choice seminars to my Patrons on Patreon.com/markgaler to help them make appropriate choices of gear that will meet their specific photographic needs. Premium Plus patrons are also supported via a Q&A forum. It is impossible to give someone advice without knowing about their budget, the other lenses they own, the size of their camera bag, whether they use a second camera body and what types of photography they engage in.

This video tutorial offers a workflow that many may not have considered but does not discuss specific cameras used at different ISO values. When absolutely accuracy is required for a specific camera at a specific ISO my recommendation is to test and test again. Most of the industry professionals shooting movies do not use Zebras to monitor over-exposure. They use Zebras to monitor skin tones. I offer consultancy support, above and beyond this KZbin channel, on my Patreon.com/markgaler support channel.

I use either the Wotancraft Pilot 18L backpack or the Wotancraft 15L daypack - I have reviewed both to of these bags on this support channel - I reviewed the 15L with the A1 II and FE 300mm lens attached + Teleconverters and FE 70-200 F4 Macro G II

The later models have the option to add a star rating when reviewing images on the camera.

The cameras have just started appearing in some stores, and should be available for those that placed a pre-order on the announcement day.

Thanks for sharing!

Great to hear!

​@@AlphaCreativeSkills I have been given an opportunity to upgrade to the A1 (not MK2) for about 3200 $. I'm taking pictures of my dog and other dogs in action, and have recently become obsessed with wildlife photography as well. Would you say that would be a worthwile investment over the A7IV? I only have 70-200 GM and 200-600 G for optics. But pretty satisfied with those two for now, even tho I miss a fast long telephoto from time to time, but they are so expensive.

Glad you enjoyed it!

Yes - a 700-page eBook + camera setup file available from Patreon.com/markgaler

The Sony A II eBook and CAMSET (camera setup file) was released on the day of the announcement of the camera. Go to Patreon.com/markgaler to access these learning resources.

@ thanks!

Mark, in reply you recently referred to your original ebook for the A1mkII a draft version. Is that still accurate? Thanks!

Glad it was helpful!

This is an excellent upgrade for my needs - 50% faster FPS with AF Tracking, 50% better AF Tracking for birds and partly obscured animals, 50% better SteadyShot, 50% more decisive shots because of Pre-Capture + dozens of other improvements over the A1. Unfortunately most serious wildlife/sports shooters who have invested in good glass cannot afford to change their cameras for a competing manufacturers camera body, as most of their telephoto GM primes cost much more than the camera, and they would stand to lose significant amounts of money by changing systems. If a Sony photographer was to move to Canon they would no longer get the option to choose Sigma or Tamron lenses and Nikon and Canon glass is usually slower and heavier and not quite as sharp. Most photographers are in this the long haul, so have to accept that no one manufacturer will have all the best features at any one time. I personally don't have a computer than could handle 8K 60 FPS, but I would like to see 6K options (even though I only have 4K screens).

Yes to will - it will even take two Alpha C cameras with base plates added or two A7Cs with one of them using a compact zoom such as the FE 24-50 F2.8 G

@AlphaCreativeSkills sounds good was thinking A7c/ 24-50, and a6500 /35 1.8 or 85 1.8.

In the info section below this video I have provided a link to a gallery of ultra high-definition photos which, if viewed on a very large 4K monitor, will provide you with your answers. If you join my Alpha support channel at Patreon.com/markgaler you can access the Raw files and a 300-page eBook for this camera.

I can stack the 20mm F1.8 G and 35mm F1.4 by laying them down sideways (you will need to add a protector as the bag only comes with two vertical dividers. I prefer to travel with three lenses and two bodies in the Pilot 7L when working with primes but I have on occasions travelled with two bodies and four lenses. I highlighted my recent packing choices in extended travel seminars on my Patreon.com/markgaler Alpha support channel. I usually avoid checking any luggage - even when I travel for more than one month.

Did you check the compatibility before your purchased this item? I was not aware you could connect it to a phone.

@AlphaCreativeSkills well the connection menus in photo pro and video pro apps are there and it tries to connect.. Bluetooth wise.

As outlined in the review the size and weight is relative and subjective

You are welcome :-)

I appreciate your feedback and understand your perspective but for me a comparison with the performance of the GM primes was not somewhere where the 20-70 could possibly hope to shine.

@@AlphaCreativeSkills Hi Mark, are you saying that comparing the GM primes with the 28-70 F2 is not in the same league and a more meaningful was with the G 1.8s?...I thought wedding photographers were looking to replace their 1.4 GMs for this one to avoid carrying two set of camera and lenses and that was the selling factor for this lens?.....I may have misunderstood Sony's intended market niche for this lens

There are some 'explosive' moment in sport that warrant a camera that can shoot 120fps. I am mostly happy with a camera that can shoot 30fps - even then I would only be using it via the Speed Burst function on the A1 II.

I appreciate that!

Glad you liked it!

Glad I could help!

Thanks for your input

I usually start at -1.00 for fill flash but you have to apply the same approach to flash comp. as you would with exposure comp when using flash as the primary light source. e.g., groom in dark suit -1.00, Bride in white dress +1.00, but that also depends on some of the exposure settings you have set on your camera, e.g., 'Face priority in Multi-Metering'. I offer full guidance on my Patreon.com/markgaler support channel.