I Photographed Wildlife with the Sony A1

I got to take the Sony A1 up on the top of a mountain range with me to test it out with some birds in the area. It was an incredible morning filled with excitement, and I got to learn what I loved about the Sony A1... and where it didn't quite hit the mark for me. Join me in this Wildlife Photography Adventure on the tops of mountains.
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[@JeremyNeipp]

Hope you all enjoyed the video! ☺️ Correction to my statement: I should have explained better, 30 fps burst mode does not shoot with an actual mechanical shutter, rather a new hybrid electronic shutter that reads out as fast as a mechanical shutter, so in almost all situations you get the same effect without rolling shutter, etc.

[@j.kimmer1509]

Jeremy: now you are sounding like a moron and a Sony kiss butt. "reads out as fast as a mechanical shutter?" has sony told you that? c'mon bro, fix this and delete my(this) post. Please.

[@AguilaDeOnix85]

That was some cool footage of the hovering bluebird, Jeremy. Looks like you had quite a bit of fun out there.

[@JeremyNeipp]

Thanks Blaine!! It was quite the experience watching that!

[@j.kimmer1509]

BTW 5:10 the A1 is 10fps in "mechanical" shutter.... not 30 Also, 30 fps shooting is possible in JPEG or HEIF modes NO RAW. You need to buy the A1 with all the support for the 3rd party lens Jeremy. It's a beast of a camera. I sold my A1 after it kept locking up and the nipple lock button got some grit in it and gets stuck... ........bought the Canon R3 with the amazing auto focus and far better than the Sony in my use. .... i think Sony fixed the lock up issue with a patch but no updates since....crickets.

[@Withalenius]

The a1 shoots 30 fps compressed raw and 20 uncompressed raw in electronic shutter

[@takissmr]

I like the wildlife and wild animal

[@harrisflims0]

Amazing

[@hanakang2794]

I thought some one holding bazooka and trying to shoot in thumbnail LOL

[@JeremyNeipp]

😂😂

[@9tbiker455]

Sorry mate, but the best Wildlife Camera is the Canon R3. And im saying this as a Sony User..

[@cuocsongthuyien-sweden.boa3127]

Nice sharing thanks 👍👏🎁💫.great video.

[@RichardCookphotography]

Great video mate. Looks like a lovely camera. 😀😀

[@JeremyNeipp]

Thanks man!! Really is an amazing camera

[@jalden1579]

I have an A1 and I think you may not have had the AF settings set up, I also have that same lens. Its the perfect match :)

[@JeremyNeipp]

I set up the AF settings to my liking, and in multiple different ways, so that wasn't the problem. It wasn't bad, just overrated in my opinion, but I also have a high standard!

[@wilduntamedphotography1260]

It looks like you need some more time with the A1. For me, it rarely misses or disappoints, not even in low contrast, noisy back or foreground situations. But you need to know when and how to focus in which mode and also where to focus on on your subject. Sometimes it's also better when DMF is activated or Eye-AF is off. It's nothing very complicated or complex, but it takes some sessions before you really know and understand how the AF is working or let's say where it's not working good enough.

[@barrybarfield2397]

Agree 100% - once you have the camera set up correctly - it does not miss shots. 35% hit rate is crazy for this camera.

[@cephlatidal]

Mountain blue birds look gorgeous ! Love the photos ! I wish sony would allow animal/bird eye detection for video recording on the Sony A7S3 sounds like a problem with other models !

[@JeremyNeipp]

Yea until recent Sony hasn't included it in video. Thanks for the compliment! They are beautiful birds.

[@onkar096]

Amazing video Jeremy. Could you please tell me which camera have you used in this video? also, if there are any recommendations from your side for a hiking camera bag which can accommodate my future 600 f4 please let me know. thanks!

[@JeremyNeipp]

Thank you! The camera is linked in the description. You can check out the camera bag I suggest and use in the description as well in the gear list section.

[@onkar096]

@@JeremyNeipp got it. Thanks!

[@arrashid4644]

i want buy a1. now i use a7iv -200-600g lens.

[@melvinrabbers3848]

Go Analog ! Try it ...??

[@wildlifehouse]

Situations like this is where Sony's "AF Assist" feature would come in handy. Unfortunately, it's not available on the A1. Autofocus assist is available on the A7IV, A7RV, FX30 and FX3 and allows you to manually adjust the lens focus ring while shooting in autofocus. Once the new focus target is acquired, and you stop adjusting the ring, the autofocus kicks back in and latches on to the new target. Have you ever used it on any of the other Sony models?

[@JeremyNeipp]

Most definitely I totally agree! That would be a game changer for this camera. I don't understand why Sony hasn't just done a simple firmware update to give that functionality where as clearly they have done it with newer models. I haven't used AF Assist on other Sony models, but I have on other cameras and it's very helpful!

[@wildlifehouse]

@@JeremyNeipp yes it should definitely be on the Sony flagship. Do you know if the Panasonic Lumix S5 II has a feature like that?

[@JeremyNeipp]

Not aware quite yet for sure or not, but I’m assuming it should as it’s not new to Panasonic. I’m getting my S5II anyday now so I’ll be able to know soon!

[@wildlifehouse]

@@JeremyNeipp looking forward to checking out your review!

[@KGsPhotography]

Amazing kit but as always there are always some downsides. Loving the Bluebirds Jeremy.

[@JeremyNeipp]

Most definitely, never perfect, but sure can be amazing. Thanks Keith! :)

[@Jimmiehammarstrom47]

I have seen both your videos of the A1, and it's one of the best cameras out there! I would love if you could get the chance to try canon r5 and compare those two! If I could choose I would put an A1 in a canon body (or Nikon). But I can't describe the body of Sony, I have held so many in my hands but none of them is comfortable. I dont know why, if they are to small or to plastic and slippery. But thats just my opinion on the body, the tech is world class! (But I will choose Canon over Sony for the feeling of the camera in my hand)

[@JeremyNeipp]

It's pretty amazing! I would love to compare it with the R5 sometime, I wish I could get my hands on that but haven't been able to at the moment. I agree with your uncomfortability with the body, it's difficult for me to describe too but it feels just too cramped and not "grippy" enough. The functionality is no doubt phenomenal though!

[@Jimmiehammarstrom47]

@@JeremyNeipp I see! I hope you will get the chance one day and do a video on it! agree 100%

[@yevnv6292]

The rumors are next software update for this camera will include eye auto focus in video

[@JeremyNeipp]

That would be legit! I hope that’s what happens

[@publictoilet7832]

i owned 200-600 very heavy

[@esoxchris]

Check if your running the latest firmware it’s mind blowing compared to the previous.

[@adnmultimedia]

50% is a failing grade lol