I Had The Sony A1 II For 3 Hours...And

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

A1 II (affiliate): geni.us/SnyA1 Big Thanks to @Jason_Hermann for helping me shoot this video. Video Shot with (affiliates): Camera: geni.us/fx30SaleMark or geni.us/fx30adora Lens: geni.us/sny15 or geni.us/sony15adMark

[@benjhaisch]

trolling Gerald to his face as a cold open? nice work hahaha

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I think it's the right thing to do.

[@ogonzilla]

Wow. I made the cut! Honored.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

The director told me to leave you on the cutting room floor - but I fought hard for you.

[@markwiemels]

Best interview ever.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

😂

[@DiegoTorresMenchola]

Mark, you are a great youtuber, thanks for those comparisons where technique and humor are combined.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Thanks!!

[@Dwoalin]

Any time I see A1 videos come out I go "I will never be able to afford these cameras but I love Mark and seeing where the technology is headed." 😂

[@SuperMarioY]

It was only today that I was salivating over a $14k Hasselblad. Add another lens to that and you are looking at $20k. One can only but dream, no harm in that 😊

[@Ohmz2000]

You and Gerald together are like the Rhett and link of the camera/video world 🤣. 2 different personalities, 2 different sizes lol

[@mfs62789]

"After considering lens options, post-processing capabilities, and price-to-performance ratio, I'd lean towards the Olympus OM-1 Mark II. Priced at under $2,000 for the body, it offers a fantastic balance of quality, versatility, and affordability. Olympus lenses are also more budget-friendly compared to Sony's, making high-quality photography more accessible. With powerful post-processing software, you can achieve stunning photo and video results, making the Olympus system a strong choice for those mindful of their budget!"

[@rohanginnela11]

Ah! Another wonderful quick review of a great camera that I can't even dream to be able to afford to buy

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

me either!!

[@yoboogieman]

Man ! you're the greatest!

[@meaninglessimulation]

Sony A1 II against ZV-E10 would be interesting (as well as any camera lol 😅)

[@Hobbies4Hire]

Great job on the video folks! Thanks for making it. I guess I will hold onto my A7R5 for stills and for video just wait for a gen2 FX3 or maybe even a gen2 FX6

[@AllThingsFilm1]

Insane camera to be sure. Great interview with Mr. Undone.

[@royernest7740]

It is fun to watch Gerald Undone as the straight guy or voice of reason versus you tossing the loaded questions. Lots of fun to watch and too the point. 😊

[@VoskysCollection]

Love this video. Thank you for putting a smile on my face.

[@bondgabebond4907]

I'm blown away. Happy you appreciate what this camera is. It may be an upgrade, but it seems to be far more than originally assumed. I think Best Buy will let me buy this, interest free, for a 2-year plan. Here I cried when I spent $3 for the A7CR. I think I would love most is the EVF. With my not so great right eye, even that EVF will look fantastic. Mark, can you pass on a hint to Sony to upgrade the EVF on their "C" line of compact cameras, please. I watched Mark Galer's very long review of this cameras, seems he had one for a good amount of time to explore all the features. The A1 II is more camera than anyone really needs, but here it is. Hope your wonderful, compassionate wife with lots of money will put the new A1 II under your Christmas Tree.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Yeah - it's as good as it gets. It's amazing.

[@cjenkins79]

Good on Gerald for being honest. It’s the best camera within the Sony ecosystem. However other brands have caught up and have cameras that are close for A LOT less.

[@jeroenvdw]

So Sony flew you to Gerald just so he could tell you he likes the camera? 🤣 Great job

[@Hawaiian_lightning]

I wonder if the auto subjectfocus will be a part of a firmware update for the A7Rv

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I hope so because I am buying that camera with the Black Friday sale that is on

[@chosenideahandle]

Excellent, it was all I needed to know! 😁

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

All I needed to know was it was $8500 CDN

[@ginoraas]

For the price you can get one a7rv and one a7siii. I could get an a71ii and probably I would do all I need to do with the only a1ii. But. What if I need two camera in the same moment or shooting? What if you need a back up body on the shooting? For me, the real deal would be a camera body with the stabilization close to the jimbal, but I think we are not there yet. The a7rv has a very good Ibis, the best of Sony full frame, and still it allows you to shoot usable video when standing, but not where moving.

[@FrisoVB]

unfair to you that gerald wanted to stand on an apple box for the interview to make himself look taller

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Otherwise he refused to be interviewed

[@pematamang9268]

Great video as always and do you believe upcoming Sony a7 V does have AI, Sony a9 III body and screen?

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

No idea - it'll have the Ai chip for sure. I would LOVE if it had the a9iii body with the tily/flip screen but I don't know if they'll do it

[@floatypiet]

1:44 Please meet this Humor up 😂

[@longrider9551]

Been a Sony user for 10 years, thinking on options/switching, Sony great performance, great 3rd party options, too expensive compared to competition. Canon R52 best bargain for similar performance but no 3rd party glass to speak of, Nikon great lens choices and bodies very reasonable pricing but maybe a step behind Canon and Sony in autofocus. Great to have choices that get the job done but tough to choose

[@alphaandomega2709]

The canon R5 ii needs the new battery to get the full performance, Nikon is still far behind in autofocus. I’d wait for the Sony a7V will have similar specs as this A1 ii.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Yes. So many great options. Pricey - but great

[@bondgabebond4907]

You have to look at photography realistically. Can you take great pictures with, let's say, my Nikon F2??????? No? It was a very expensive camera when new. Today it is like a brick, old fashioned, or just OLD. But can you take a good picture with it? If the answer is no, then no camera will make you better. Keep the Sony. These companies are back and forth, leap frogging each other and yet, can you take a good picture with an F2? I come from a background of film cameras. We had slow film winders, slightly fast motor drives, manual focus, we had to select the shutter speed and aperture. Yet, some of my best pictures were taken with a Nikon F2. So, beware of GAS, switching. You will gain nothing except losing a lot of money and not being any happier. Now, go buy a Nikon F2S, a few lenses and show the world you can actually take a good picture.

[@JojoJoget]

Well most working pros have more than one body and the A1 is too much of a camera for most use cases, it would probably make more sense to get a second A7RV or A74 etc

[@Thhooor02]

Mark why no one talk about 18 135 lens which is like same price as 18 50 and which one should i go for i have a zve 10

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

the 18-50 is so small and light and is a constant 2.8. The 18-135 is a great versatile zoom if you're travelling, as long as you're not looking for a super blurry backgound and you have good light.

[@Thhooor02]

@MarkBennettCameraCrisis ok thank you mark love u 🙌

[@MuhammadKharismawan]

Im just hoping thibgs trickle fown to A7 V soon... Also prob A1 mk1 will be sony competitor to R5 ii and Z8. As far as i know they often keep selling older version of a model now with a price cut.

[@LindonSlaght]

Inferencing here. Sony keeps sensors for 2 generations - meaning the A7 V will probably have a new sensor. Newer sensor means it'll probably read out WAY faster. It'll probably have oversampled 4K60, given the processing improvements and sensor readout apeed improvements. It'll probably do 4K120 with a crop. The AF will be just as good as the A1 II I bet.

[@realparvana]

hey! off topic question but if I wanted to record opengate on a Lumix S5ii, do I need a special type of SD card? if so, which one would you recommend?

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

No - you'll be good with any reasonably fast card. Even a v30 should be fine with the bitrate. But I recommend the tough cards always so I would get this one: amzn.to/3ZhForO

[@johnbrock6248]

Serious question: does the A1-II offer the product focus feature you showed on another camera?

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Ohhh good question. I didn’t think to look for it, but I don’t think it has a dedicated product showcase mode. You can set one up of course, like I showed in my video, but I don’t think it has the actual mode

[@pentagramyt417]

Prepare Mark! It's a tough one, would you like to stick, to A7IV and 300 mm GM + tc's, or choose A1-II and 200-600 mm? Follow your voice.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

The A1 ii and 200-600 for me

[@pentagramyt417]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis I feel surprised, but I do think the same, as 300 mm can be compensated by other lenses like 70-200 (not exactly same, but there is at least the way to walk around it...), and A7IV or maybe even soonest "V" won't be replacing A1m2 in any way. Thanks Mark, appreciated! :)

[@YraciaDayCare]

hello mark... I would like to know what camera you used to film this in the studio

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I put it in the description - the fx30

[@quasiguy]

I watched Gerald's review. In his chat with you, he only hinted at his important rant at the end of that review about how Sony takes all its high-end technology and eventually adds it to "lower end" cameras like the ZV-E1. It also adds new features to those more affordable cameras. But then, it never adds any of those new features to its flagship cameras in a firmware update. In fact, they won't even SELL us a firmware upgrade to cameras like the A7Siii. As a result, I often find myself using my ZV-E1 when possible (over my A7Siii or A7iv) because I like things like the dynamic stabe and advanced focusing features. Will they ever address this complaint from lots of dedicated users?

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I think they hear it. Firmware updates are coming out more than every before and they feel the constant pressure all us consumers all putting on them to update the firmware

[@hikertrashfilms]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis I'm not buying what you are selling, Mark. Sony treats us A1 owners like crap, and they expect us to reward them by investing in their brand further.... Sony can go F off

[@rigomartineztarot]

I want one so bad.. Soon!

[@DrUndoTattoo]

They basically added preshooting a feature offered on other cameras 2 years ago and added the AI autofocus available on the A7RV at more than 1/2 the price s its basically an A1 with a few new minor features yet $2-3K above the same available options as the Nikon and Cannon. I for one am very disappointed and will keep my A7RV

[@Battlem0nk]

I am conflicted. My A7RV handles wildlife/birding okay, but I wanted more fps. Pre-capture is so nice. The next step up is either A9III or A1II. Both are about twice as expensive. Pretty large gap up. However, for the price of a A1II I could buy a comparable R5ii + RF zoom lens.

[@humble_integrity]

How does it stack up against a7 s3 or fx3 everybody says s3 fx3 is better than a7rv

[@Teslien]

The ARW 5.0 cameras are worth every cent

[@KPGuitarStudios]

...And Marky has a cold... hot damn son, gotta lose the cold. Get well soon! Cheers

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

my voice was weird because you have to yell in NY for anyone to hear you. my voice was almost gone 🤣

[@KPGuitarStudios]

@MarkBennettCameraCrisis I noticed it more in your return to Camera Crisis Studios. NYC is a loud ass place!

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

@@KPGuitarStudios yeah - voice is RAW

[@vitrinithepooh]

Finally a good beginners vlogging camera

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

😂😂

[@quite1enough]

I would definitely buy this camera (if I win lottery that is)

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

haha - buy me one too!!

[@quite1enough]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis sure! :D

[@gamers-generation]

Mark's studio tour wen Gerald, WEN?!

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Ha. Might be soon actually

[@quirkworks4076]

We appreciate that you stood in a hole to make GU look cool and tall! Heck of a camera but too rich for me!

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Gerald demanded it

[@LESLIE_Q]

no A1ii! I will go for A7rv + A9iii, and I'm wait for A7s IV

[@ChrisBrogan]

$6K? So Leica territory. This really will sort the hobbyists (me) from pros (uh, some other people). If I had $6K to put on a camera, I'd buy the stupid red dot just like any self loathing barrista or dentist. But that's not really the mindset, is it? Because Sony is like Toyota/Honda - they have one in every range for every price point. So this is basically their Lexus/Acura whatever. I just got a used A7iii so I'm in the 2018 Camry/Accord. Love the back and forth between you and Gerald. It's the closest we have to "rappers having beef" that we'll get on these camera channels. ;)

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

😂

[@nickwilliams7867]

Sony will never listen to all the moaning about the price. They will only listen to a lack of sales. I do think there is a gap and Sony lineup for a more affordable stacked sensor camera. A. 33mp stacked sensor would sell extremely well. Maybe that will be the A7V, only time will tell.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I bought the A7RV myself two days ago

[@Unpack]

Do you like it?

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

It's amazing. But expensive.

[@benjamina6915]

I'm cheap... it's not $6500 here, but you can add $1300 to that, it's $7,8632 here. $6500 is a no brainer ( my brain says too expensive 😆), but $7,8632 is a hard pass. Looks like a great camera though, thanks for the initial impression. Perhaps they can sent it to you again for a longer test to convince you to find that hidden money.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

7800!! Crazy

[@benjamina6915]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis indeed, the EU loves adding taxes to everything, but big companies also abuse by adding more to the price as well.

[@bgray-youtube]

🤔🤔 Glad to hear I'm not the only one holding out for a Trust Fund.... 😉🤣

[@Brucelabvideos]

I can't bring myself to even THINK about buying this camera until I see how it performs in "Handsome Alley!", and if Sony doesn't send you one well........I may just have to sell ALL of my gear and go back to Canon!

[@FrederickGene-y5k]

I'm convinced Gerald is is 7ft tall.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Not far off. He’s seems taller every time I see him

[@Nqk27123456]

​@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis he is a bamboo tree

[@sassymuffinzzz]

I can’t even afford to steal one of these cameras.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

😂😀

[@chrissgchriss]

😂 Being older, I cannot afford to do the crime anymore. Even 2 years when you are in your 50’s - can be a death sentence!

[@OdiumTV]

the pre-capture and the tiltyswivel screen are the only worthwhile "upgrades"... after four years... come on Sony😂 but looking at their number 1 competition, Canon, with their R1 flagship they don't really have to try huh

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

@@OdiumTV The ai chip was needed so now it can do it all

[@hikertrashfilms]

R5ii & R1 have superior AF over the A1 A1ii & A9iii

[@Battlem0nk]

@@hikertrashfilms I wonder if Canon has slightly better AF because of faster SoC? Could be better algorithm too. If so Sony can prob update firmware. Canon detect small subjects better too so could also be more AF points?

[@nomadikmind3979]

Is a z8 a better buy? Sure. But does the z8 have the support system that a sony has? no. When youre buying into sony, yes youre buying amazing but expensive cameras, but what youre really buying is the whole ecosystem of tools. Third party lenses, slog3 support, cinema cameras hybrid cameras photo cameras all in the same family. No other manufacturer has that except maybe canon, but no thanks. At least that is how I see it and justify it. Am I super tempted by the z8? Yeah, I loved my d7200. But they dont have the lens support, some af tracking issues, etc. And what would I have for a B or C cam on a multi cam shoot? 2 more z8s? Well now im spending far more money than I did with sony and the fx30. A a1ii, a7siii, and a fx30.....thats what I want to handle everything from wildlife to interviews, and I dont see anyone else with a comparable system.

[@MelissaB0999]

Sounds pretty darn nice, but I got my eye on a fancy $5000 mattress. 🙄 I'm middle-aged. I like my sleep.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Hopefully the a1 iii will come with a pull out mattress

[@StEvEnGtR]

Oh wow, I didn't expect to hear you say $6000. That is indeed a lot of money for just a camera body. You'd be afraid to go out and use it 😬

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

@@StEvEnGtR 6500!!

[@gankster9007]

Some day, maybe a1 iii.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I'm thinking the same

[@Ranger7Studios]

It's like a Ferrari... It's a beautiful car, but I'll never be able to afford one.

[@funtaril]

Mark Bennett reports on his impressions from a new camera. Thumbnail of his video consists of Gerald Undone.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I mean - he’s the most important part of the video. I figure he should get the honour 🤣

[@benjaminruiz8900]

Wow in my country its 6months pay lol

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

It’s expensive no doubt!!

[@victorlolo2008]

Wow Gerald is so tall

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

so tall!!

[@RebelOffRoadTV]

No global shutter

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Nope

[@vivalasvegas702]

First and foremost, Sony is a TV company. The price of $6500 is definitely a flagship price. BUT, the feature set and performance, is still head and shoulders INFERIOR vs Z8/9 and R5/R5ii. No internal raw. No 8K60. No 4K downsampled from 8K. Codec flavors too basic, inferior to the competition. No top plate LCD. EVF still drops rez, while focusing(according to Gordon). LCD is still very low rez. Sony’s AI chip, not as telepathic vs Canon’s chip. According to Fro(Mr Polin) it overheated sooner than his original R5(latest firmware). No cooling grip option. AF is ok vs original A1, but sucks vs R5ii(added more AF pts, both brand new AF & AI cpu), because Sony recycled 4yrs old AF cpu and just added the newer AI chip. You can’t mix old and new cpu and expect decent performance again. Paying over $2200 more for less capabilities vs Z9/8 R5/R5ii. It should have been called Beta(not alpha) B1.02 😂😂

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

In addition to watching reviews, I always recommend people try them out. Also, price out the lenses you need. I wouldn’t call any of these cameras inferior to each other because there are differences. Get the system that works for you. There are amazing options now.

[@liquid02hd80]

I preordered it for a good deal of $2700

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

@@liquid02hd80 well that can’t be possible

[@earlfenwick]

I like yours better Mr Crisis. 😅

[@bunkertons]

8.5 THOUSAND DOLLARS!?!?!?!?!?! OH heeeeeeeee** nooooooooooooOoooooOOOOOooooo!!!

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

yeah - I bought the A7RV instead

[@Reviews4fun1]

Only for the high volume big money professionals. That’s certainly not me.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

definitely for the pros

[@stuartwalker121]

And the high volume stars of photography will buy two A1 II bodies at least 🙄

[@inmyvoice2267]

Kevin hart and Dwayne Johnson Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman Mark bennett's and gerlad undone

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

This is right

[@BlueJayBonsai]

Maybe your wife's boyfriend will buy it for you? One can only dream...

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I'm pretty sure it's a girlfriend - but I'll take the camera

[@DAVE_WHITE]

No reason for any mirrorless type camera to be 6K wait 3 years and they will be on the used market cheap just like the a9 and a9 mkII are now..

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

Yes, if you can wait, you might get a much better price. Especially when they announce the Mark III 😀

[@DAVE_WHITE]

@@MarkBennettCameraCrisis I mean the a9 is still a great camera, and you can grab one for about $1200 used. they were going for about $1600 used this summer so sometimes it pays to just hang on if you do not need the latest PRO gear in the exact release moment.. I have shot motocross and other action sports with my a9 to this day with zero rolling shutter and it is great for low light and sports and wildlife..

[@hihellokitty85]

Actually wifey says no...

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

don’t blame her 🤣

[@kifley19]

Sony knows how to promote their stuff by lending out their new gear to youtube creators.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I do think that's a smart move - but my guess is youtube is small portion of the overall market for this camera. Pros at the olympics, sports, news shooters - they're all picking this up if they shoot Sony - and they aint watching youtubers. 😂

[@DavidKoo559]

Yeah but no global shutter smh

[@unoengborg]

Yes, a global shutter would have been nice, but that would have reduced dynamic range. At the moment, the A1 ii shutter is a good compromise. My guess is that it will take over 10 years before high-resolution global readout sensors are good enough.

[@wrenfast2497]

wtf sony's not being cool with you. it hurts to know; they excluded you no.1 zv e10 promoter on KZbin.

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

they just know it's not my market

[@BassDad-TV]

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