Andy Rouse first images from Sony A1 MKII pro capture speed boost new AI AF subject detect

[@davecurtis8833]

I’m loving my A1 ii that I also received just before Christmas. I have been using it the 200-600mm and agree with all your comments. The pre-capture has been a game changer for me.

[@Wildmanrouse]

Like I said it would in my video a few weeks ago as most reviewers seem to have missed the importance of pre capture. I will do a setup video soon for it

[@davecurtis8833]

@ looking forward to your setup video. Cheers from NZ.

[@Wildmanrouse]

@ yeah will get to it hopefully before I head to Africa in a couple of weeks.

[@NoLifeWithoutTime-d2u]

Great first impressions review, thanks and Happy New Year!

[@Wildmanrouse]

Happy new year!

[@mcr8759]

Thanks, good initial impression video.

[@Wildmanrouse]

Glad it was helpful!

[@paristo]

8 years we have enjoyed these features from other systems. But we are slowly getting it to Canon, Nikon and Sony...

[@stevepersighetti3400]

Great video. Have you had to upgrade your computer to handle all those extra pixels? Interested to know what computer you use. 👍

[@Wildmanrouse]

Great question. Yes I have as ACR needed a level above what I had so I'm at Mac OS 15 now. I use a Mac Book Pro M1 which is a bit old like me!

[@stevepersighetti3400]

@@WildmanrousePretty sure I’m older! 😂

[@HanjLaoye]

The best usage experience video, looking forward to your setup video, thank you!

[@Wildmanrouse]

Awesome, thank you!

[@DennisDreier-q4l]

Can't wait to see your updated camera setting on this camera. Great job!!

[@Wildmanrouse]

Thank you so much!!!

[@danhiggins8733]

Have you considered using the Focus Hold button on the lens for speed boost? Or maybe for pre-capture?

[@Wildmanrouse]

Yep I thought of that a lot but I have avoided using len's buttons as my style is low angle and crawling and too many times I have knocked and activated when I don't want them. So from experience they don't work for me I also think practically they will not work as too far from the shooting button to allow simple and seamless operation.

[@scottcampbell9479]

Awesome video. Hope you are having a good Xmas

[@Wildmanrouse]

Yes we are and I hope you did too!!!

[@Jonathantuba]

I can’t wait to try my new A1ii. One disconnected question, what wrap are you using on your 200-600 Andy?

[@Wildmanrouse]

Alpha guard tiger stripes!!

[@antonoat]

I have to agree the 200-600 is a serious, serious bargain! Looking forward as always to see what you capture in Africa, looking back over the years, mate you've done some serious travelling, you must know pretty much everyone in India for example, lol. Have a fantastic 2025 and stay safe!

[@Wildmanrouse]

Yeah I am looking to reduce the travelling next year and beyond but 2025 will be a great year!!!

[@bobnason4147]

There's always one and it's always me. I shoot Sony APS-C for size & weight considerations but now need blackout free shooring as well. Even the flashing gridlines on the outside of the screen are a problem but I know these can be switched off. My only camera options from Sony appear to be A1 or A1ii to use with APS-C lenses. Expensive I know, but my other option is to switch systems to OM-1ii, maybe with PanaLeica glass. So how does A1ii perform with Sony 70-350mm compared to say OM-1ii and G 100-300mm or PL 100-400mm?

[@Wildmanrouse]

Sorry not a question I can answer. As you see this video and others is about my initial journey with Sony and my images. I'm not into comparisons and this channel won't do that ever I'm sorry to say. So apologies for not being able to help you out.

[@bobnason4147]

@Wildmanrouse No worries Andy. I'm not sure anyone can help me at this time as my predicament is far outside mainstream. My main idea is to wait and see what effect any Canon R7ii has on Sony or what the next steps OM Systems may take. Sony, if you're listening, an APS-C stacked sensor camera would be welcomed or maybe an A1c.

[@CamillaI]

Nice to see it performing well Merry Christmas

[@Wildmanrouse]

Thank you and the same to you!!!

[@TW-iu9zy]

… well I have to admit: It seems to be a good decision, that you switched to the Sony system and bought the a1 II - congrats, great results after using the camera „out-of-the-box“ … 👍🏻 … wish you all the best for 2025!

[@Wildmanrouse]

Thanks so very much!!!

[@justingates1122]

How ya get that skin on your len so well.,I like it

[@Wildmanrouse]

Look up alpha guard I think they are called. My wife did it as she's got the patience I haven't!!

[@justingates1122]

Does it last i like thank ya

[@Wildmanrouse]

@ yeah it's good just be careful when you apply it to do a good job

[@Coatsey007]

Andy, a great video which I found very useful as I'm waiting for mine to be delivered. Can I make a warm suggestion, produce your videos in 4K to really show off the beauty of your photographs because KZbin is butchering them at 1080P?

[@Wildmanrouse]

Sure no probs we do upload to 1080 so will make them 4k no problemo

[@bobf711]

Very helpful as usual, thanks Andy. I assume you don't use BBF as you have the AF on button assigned to speed burst?

[@Wildmanrouse]

Yeah for me I have never used BBF in my 25 years of being a pro so it's perfect for this!!!!! But everyone to their own!

[@BarryBarfield-d7f]

I am still waiting for delivery of my A1ii, but as I understand it - you can configure the Speed boost as a "toggle" or as a "switch". With Toggle you press to activate, and press again to deactivate. Seems better than having to hold the button in whilst using that function which seems to be your setting? Looking forward to getting my new body. Cheers from Australia.😊

[@Wildmanrouse]

No that's not my setting at all, I don't have to hold anything in it's a toggle!

[@BarryBarfield-d7f]

@@Wildmanrouse OK, thought you said you had to hold it whilst using the shutter. Have fun.

[@Wildmanrouse]

@ I always do

[@brianthompson59]

Can I ask why you used the AFon button instead of the "Sony intended" C5 on the front for speed boost? I tend to use the AFon button set to a high shutter speed boost to 2000 for example.

[@Wildmanrouse]

Because I use what I prefer from a practical standpoint. I find the C5 button hit and miss to reach when I need it, so I may end up putting pre capture there as it's not so instantly needed. I always do what's best for me and works for me rather than following anyone else. Hope this helps.

[@MarkClegg-z2i]

Hi Andy, i was just wondering what made you choose the A1 MKII over the A9 MKIII? only reason i ask is because they state the A9 MKIII is perfect for wildlife, motorsport etc.

[@Wildmanrouse]

Well I make my own decisions Mark on what I need for my pro work. And as I said on previous videos the file size and crop ability plus image quality of the A1 series against a global shutter made the decision easy. I don't use flash either. Check out my global shutter video as I talk more about it there. So in summary I balanced up everything snd the A1 II came out well ahead for what I needed as a pro.

[@richardbedford5558]

Have you tried the Sony A9iii for pre-capture. It is superb for garden birds in flight. I use a Sony 300mm f2.8 and the 24 mp are more than enough. 120 fps in RAW is excellent. I agree, the custom focus areas in both cameras are highly attractive.

[@Wildmanrouse]

The 24 mp raw for you is enough but as you will know if you've seen my other videos it's not enough for me. I've only been using Sony since September and went down the A1 route as it's better for what I do than the A9iii

[@richardbedford5558]

@@Wildmanrouse Thanks. I have both cameras and have the A1 ii on order. Love Sony, but also have Nikon.

[@TomatenDK]

A big shame there arent any exif data with the photos, to give us an idea of the settings.

[@Wildmanrouse]

That's for my WildBunch members who get all my technical expertise and info. That's what the bonus content is for.

[@MotoRich900]

Great video Andy, are you still working with OM Systems or have you fully switched to Sony now, either way I'm a huge fan for life!

[@Wildmanrouse]

No I have been fully Sony since September.

[@johngrant765]

My understanding is that speed boost works only with electronic shutter. I also believe that it has an auto setting for shutter (electronic or mechanical). Did you use that or do you use electronic shutter exclusively?

[@Wildmanrouse]

It does and I see no reason not to use the electronic shutter unless I want super slow motion. That's for my photography and that's what the video is on, apologies if I have not covered something important to you 🙏

[@johngrant765]

@ Thank you. No worries, you can’t cover it all at once plus you did answer a question regarding how to use the shutter button and the custom key for speed boost which hadn’t been clear to me up to this point. I use Sony cameras and ordered one of these but no one has yet posted a complete set up tutorial. Thanks again from Arizona.

[@Wildmanrouse]

@@johngrant765 Arizona. Warm. Sun. Not like here right now!!!! Yeah I didn't understand until I picked it up. Will do a setup video next few weeks and have other photography ones scheduled ahead.

[@johngrant765]

@ Thank you