New Sony A1 II - Watch This Before You Consider It...

[@edwardcollins3560]

I think customers should stick together, refuse to purchase at this price point, and force Sony to drop the price. Sony needs to be humbled.

[@ChrisM-yq2pq]

Sony sells same price points as other brands. You’d have to also do same for other brands. If anything Sony has better pricing than Nikon since they make their own sensor and camera. No one will do this anyways because it’s not about pricing. It’s being more advanced than other photographers. Photography is competitive. If you aren’t getting the shots then you aren’t being hired or paid. Price doesn’t matter if you keep getting jobs and getting paid.

[@6gwilliams]

@edwardcollins3560, after nearly four years of inflation, Sony gives you a much improved performing camera at the exact same price as in Jan. 2021, and you think that is unfair, LOL. If you dont need it, dont buy it at any price. This longtime pro and loads of other pros and hobbyists will buy it at the list price, use it and be happy. There wont be a price boycott, and Sony will be reducing the list price on new current A1, so that will be an excellent alternative choice ,as well as the countless used A1 that are already coming on the used market. Cheers and best to you.

[@edwardcollins3560]

@6gwilliams Cheers and best to you, yet you are offended at my opinion. Be real next time, okay. It's over priced for the modicum of updates they provided. A few KZbinrs already compared the AF to the Canon and Canon prevailed. They can't justify the price and you can't either.

[@edwardcollins3560]

@ChrisM-yq2pq are you high or mental? Their offering which stands in competition with the R5M2 is 2k more and the R5 M2 AF is better. They gave you a flippy screen and precapture with subpar video. Knock yourself out. Overpay.

[@deltaboy2011]

Sony needs to include the global shutter and medium format 100mp sensor and 8k 60fps, with all the bells and whistles of the A9III combine all the bells and whistles of A1 MK2. Thats suppose to be the flagship.

[@alecaguilara]

I love my A1. I do - the two things that really have me tempted to upgrade: #1 Burst mode - often for street photography I'll be shooting at 5 fps - but then out of no where something amazing fills the frame and I wished I was at 30 fps. The new button could really help capture that movement. #2 Pre-capture - similar reasoning as prior -sometimes its hard to anticipate what someone nis going to do and its only after they do it that you notice. The better display and IBIS don't hurt to.

[@aetheraviationmedia]

Both features you've just mentioned can be done via a software update for the A1...Sony hasn't surprised everyone much with the supposed hardware upgrades with the A1ii.

[@HezuFoto]

@@aetheraviationmediaBut we are still at Sony's mercy whether or not these would appear in potential future A1 firmware updates. And there might be some hardware limitations, although with burst mode that is just the lack of the new C5 button, but the viability of precapture may be limited by the smaller buffer size in A1.

[@aetheraviationmedia]

@@HezuFoto The C5 button is just an additional custom button which can be programmed to other custom buttons found on the A1. So yes, I agree that the custom FPS burst mode function is deployable on the A1. As for the Pre-Capture, I understand your concerns of the small buffer size of the A1 being the limiting factor for this feature's deployment. If we look into this closer, this issue can be resolved by either limiting the duration of Pre-Capture or the output recorded RAW size for Pre-Capture to be enabled on the A1. Another method is to create a small partition on the CF Express Type A card to act as random read and write memory, as to RAM on a computer, for temporarily recording 1 second Pre-Capture RAW files in a loop. With the combination of both strategies and optimising the parameters, Sony definitely can achieve Pre-Capture, even at the medium level for the A1.

[@StacheEsq]

As a birder, it checked all the boxes for things I wanted upgraded. The price is extortionate compared to its competitors though.

[@alexcortez8909]

Global shutter is a literal game changer from the A9III. Other than that, these high end bodies are just gonna keep getting more expensive but less practical. There’s very little here that a working photographer can’t get from the A7IV for A7RV.

[@kingghidorah8106]

global shutter is easily achievable by using a ccd sensor. Also, CCD have 16 bit jpegs and 20 bit raw files, better color and overall don't wear out like CMOS sensors. Much like the "safety coverings" new car engines have so that you can't access them to repair, the change to CMOS is just a way to accelerate a camera's ageing.

[@thomastuorto9929]

@@kingghidorah8106 Heck, mine is 8 years running already with no problems. Shooting wildlife a lot more the last 3 years. Went around the country quite a few times, I should do a shutter count thing. I believe way over 150,000 it will be.

[@JojoJoget]

@@kingghidorah8106 CCD also uses more power, have worse s/n, lower DR.

[@ChrisM-yq2pq]

More frames per second and faster focus than A7iv. I own an A9ii and A7iv. There is huge difference

[@ChrisM-yq2pq]

@@kingghidorah8106depends on how fast the sensor is red in ccd sensor

[@hikertrashfilms]

As an A1 owner, I am disgusted with every release since the 50 1.2 GM. They refuse to provide firmware support for the A1, while providing cutting edge firmware to the a7C (animal/bird eye AF in Video 12/21) They waited 2.5 years to provide us with focus breathing comp, and we still don't have focus bracketing or focus stacking in body. a7IV still has superior 4K30 over the a1ii, with oversampled 7K at 4K30 while the Z8 has 8.3K oversampled at 4K30. No Gen 4 CF-Express Type A support, and the C5 button does nothing, because I already have a button assigned to go into full AF-C burst instantly on the A1, and the A1ii offers no extra burst over the A1. Nikon never announced Pre-Capture with the debut of the Z9, yet they provided firmware support later on and added this cutting edge feature. The A1 has the hardware to do 0.5s Pre-Capture JPEG, but Sony wanted to troll all of us A1 owners buy withholding firmware to keep pace with Nikon. Plus the grip of the a9iii is too big, whereas the a1 grip is perfect. If I wanted a fat grip, I would purchase Canon or Nikon. Everything Sony has done since the 50 1.2 GM release has been going the wrong direction. As someone with $16,000 invested, and as a Sony Pro Member, I am ready to get rid of everything the moment the Z8ii drops.

[@Battlem0nk]

Either way Sony makes money since Z8ii will likely use a Sony sensor.

[@DA-yd2ny]

@@Battlem0nk Not the camera dept.

[@stkuj]

Sorry, I don’t have any sympathy for you. These cameras are not iPhones, you buy on today’s capabilities not future. Agreed some upgrades should have been provided like breathing compensation, but you are talking about a 5 year old camera.

[@Tugela60]

Don't let the door hit you on the way out! Bye!

[@thomastuorto9929]

Way-way! Best f’n camera out & still crying. Change your Depends & go buy. Film camera😝

[@6gwilliams]

I currently have the A1, A9III, A7RV, and YES I will be getting an A1 II for many reasons and for better performance in stills, video, low light, AI subject recognition , tracking , pre-capture, ergonomics, faster connectivity and more. I will be selling my current A1, but if i can't get a decent price for it, I will just keep it. FYI, I shoot all subjects around the world. I hope to have my A1II before i head off to Thailand in January. Cheers, thanks and best to you.

[@aetheraviationmedia]

Thank you, next...patiently waiting for the A1iii to be announced.

[@jcvdvandd]

In my view, the bottom line is this. If you already have an A1, there isn’t really a need to upgrade unless you need things like pre-capture/ the tilted screen/ AI chip. Other than that, I see no real reason to upgrade. I’ll be waiting another 3-4 years for the A1 iii which will hopefully be a more meaningful upgrade. I think I’m going to buy a few additional lenses instead 😂

[@DigitalAlchemyst]

Ive got the A6600 so im drooling like a baby over this

[@willvazquez3218]

What camera and lens did you use to film yourself in the car? That shot looks like a high end camera.

[@rmclark339]

It's a great camera and over priced. The A1 price has already dropped by $1,000. That's what I would do if I was in the market, get an A1. I have the A1 and I checked with MPB and they were going to offer $3,100 for a like new A1 which means another $3,400 to upgrade. It's just not worth it. The only new feature I really "think" I need is pre capture. Great video Pierre.

[@6gwilliams]

Correction, not the exact same connectivity, the A1 II goes up now to much faster 2.5 GHZ speed for transfers from 1 GHZ in the A1. Cheers

[@thedanitone]

Question: Is the larger eye piece compatible on the original a1?

[@GiKi_PRV]

For cinematography and photography this or Canon r1?

[@MaxPhotoGraphic]

Awesome-ness in full display as always buddy, Rock ON mon fraire!

[@jonasgillmann]

I can't believe that 4K recording is still subsampled or line skipped and not 8K oversampled like in the Nikon Z8 (8.3K oversampled 4K60p) or in the R5 (4K Fine oversampled from 8K up to 30p). The only oversampled 4K mode in the a1 II is the cropped APS-C mode. A flagship should be able to record full-width 8K oversampled 4K60p or at the very least 30p!

[@jaysunkreuze1466]

Really the only worthy upgrades that matter most in this new camera are the pre capture and subject detection in video mode. The biggest of those is the pre capture. As we all know the a7 prosumer line tends to get those new pro features I n their next release so I'm waiting to see what the new a7V gets loaded with. If it gets pre capture it will set the world on fire and I'll buy it. But I just can't justify buying the a1ii knowing there's gonna be a soon coming global sensor war between Sony and Nikon. Nikon IMHO will begin the global sensor war and Sony will answer in the next a1 release and that's what I'm waiting to spend my money on.

[@seaeagles6025]

Hi Pierre, you are very dedicated to test out the Sony A1 11 to show us viewer's. With some really nice pictures to look at. Even though I don't shoot with Sony, I like looking at the Spec's of all Camera brands. Thanks Pierre for your great Content. Sorry I didn't Comment earlier. 😊

[@chrisgresham7048]

Pierre should really test out the camera body like how you did with the A1 v1 in the blizzard (Chicago) to see if its body can actually hold up...

[@PaulHemsworth-y5b]

Incredible camera, this will be my upgrade from the a7r4.

[@David_Quinn_Photography]

The AI AF is so cool, over the years I've never considered an upgrade more then now. It may actually be tike to put down the 15 year old camera and go new and transfer my lenses.

[@Rainnnny]

I liked the ant for scale!

[@jaysz666]

I click on the video right away I saw the 28-70 F2 on the thumbnail! can't wait for you review on this one.

[@godsinbox]

ah Pierre, its been a while. Lets use our measure of whether to upgrade to mark II. upgrade to A1 II or round the world plane ticket?

[@Mowikan]

I have big hands and looking voor a new system next to the z9 this could be an option. Question: can you have a clean evf with sony? I do need al this camera information. On the back screen all the camera settings information is fine but in evf, i keep as clean as possible. Tjx. Great video.

[@m.sabir21]

Thanks for the nice comparison video, however a dot on the middle of the lens you are filming with is very annoying.

[@Tania_In_Paris]

NO SHOWER YET for the Sony A1 II 📸🚿🚿🚿Pierre ?😁 Great video 🤩

[@ChrisM-yq2pq]

Should just buy a medium format camera and an A9ii

[@ChrisDPstudios]

I’d really love to have automatic object detection on my Sony ZV-E1, especially since it already features an AI chipset. Currently, I have to manually adjust the focus, which can be time-consuming. I believe all Sony cameras equipped with an AI chipset should include automatic object recognition, eliminating the need for manual selection to streamline the workflow.

[@kennethfukuda8117]

Whether it’s worth 6500 is a different question than whether it’s worth upgrading. I’m not upgrading, but it’s definitely worth 6500

[@wayanbarre]

One thing that pisses me off with the A1. Does the A1II’s EVF also turn all pixelated when you autofocus?

[@Tugela60]

Since it uses the same viewfinder system as the A9III, probably not.

[@gutsncapture1376]

1:02 Le petit diable murmure a l'oreille de pierre pour le upgrade.

[@DogsVoiceUK]

Imagine cruising through the mountains, enjoying the sunset and suddenly you spot a random guy hiding in a bush taking photos of you lmao

[@white350z87]

All I wanted on my a1 was that screen 😞 definitely not enough to upgrade for me.

[@SDizzzle]

My wife says that size doesn’t matter - that she doesn’t have a preference. 5:54

[@youuuuuuuuuuutube]

17:20 "After only 3 years" ... the A1 was released in January 2021, and the A1 II released in December 2024, it's 3 years and 11 months, we might as well say 4 years instead of 3 years.

[@Grr8jon]

It's still 3 years right now. We can say 4 years next year. It was announced jan 2021. Many didnt get their camera till March 2021 or later. Especially with it being sold out. I got mine in April 2021.

[@zaeemshuttari1133]

I was also expecting and hoping for the A7V 😢

[@sjmedia_official]

A7V needs 2 years to go.

[@GhettoFabulousFILMS]

i'm not going to buy it because i dont afford.. but i will be watching all the reviews and like them, in south africa this camera cost more than my 2 bedroom house😭

[@Tugela60]

The average house in South Africa costs R1,400,000, while the camera costs around R120,000. In other words it costs about a tenth of what an average house costs. And an average house in RSA is pretty shabby compared to an average house in the US. If your house costs less than this camera, you must live in something barely above a squatter shack.

[@qnfeeisaturd]

@@Tugela60 and you took it that serious. you understand he was meming right

[@Tugela60]

@@qnfeeisaturd He is being disrespectful of South Africa, of course I am going to take that seriously.

[@draakmanz]

​@@Tugela60if you take this that serious i wonder what would really rile you up

[@dballering2]

I know where you got your custom hot shoe cover... ;)

[@frostybe3r]

Yeah not worth it, you're paying 6.5K+ for a screen and AF modes, precapture, eh, useful depending on what it is.

[@cristibaluta]

We don't even need the A1, a 7 is just fine for almost everything

[@vivalasvegas702]

Sony A1.02 😂 100%….. Dead Before Arrival, WTF….still NO internal raw or 8k60 in 2024! Pathetic codec options, R5ii way superior in terms of codec flavors. EVF still drops rez while focusing(according to Gordon). NO top plate LCD. LCD still super low rez from 2020. NO Zebra or False color for video. Still using super slow/expensive Type A cf card(no gen4 support). Menu system still convoluted to navigate. Body ergonomics still meant for guys with super “tiny” hands. Rebadged 2020 sensor. Still the same limited AF area coverage and AF points vs R5ii. NO eye AF. A1ii overheats sooner than R5ii. NO cooling grip option. Over $2400 vs R5ii but only matching 85% of R5ii’s capabilities. Canon AF is still Sony’s benchmark.

[@josipbatic868]

Sony is going to lose a lot of potential buyers with this price of A1 II. 7800eur in Croatia!!?? Canon r5 mkii is 4925eur and A1 is not worth the price difference. I am Sony shooter 6-7 years, used to have 2x a7iii, now a7rIV and a7IV with 10+ lenses and I’m on the edge to switch to Canon R5mkii or Nikon Z8.

[@idahofallsmagazine3691]

Canon R1: "waahhhh, is this really a flagship?" Sony A1: "This changes everything!" Whatever.

[@sjmedia_official]

This is for pros, they upgrade for a better camera, because it puts bread on the table and now they never miss a shot, its simply a much better camera, simple as that. For us hobby photographers, its enough to wait for A1 III.

[@adden2242]

Consider it? i cant even afford the first A1 Model hehe.. Nice vid tho, all I can afford.

[@mbismbismb]

Yes sony still keep the same battery as the a1 because the mark ii version is a minor update hahaha unlike canon r5ii much powerful new sensor, new EVF, new video capabilities, faster AF haha sorry sony

[@baljindersinghsidhu3959]

Buy Nikon Z8 instead.. worth the money..😂😂🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@sequoi_]

only negative to Nikon's Z line up is they lack the customization of Sony cameras. I'm looking to switch from Medium Format to Full Frame at the moment and have been testing all of the Flagships out against one another. My 0.2c if Nikon wants a higher customer conversion rate, they have to give up on the "shoot DSLR" style they are forcing to gain users who have been shooting mirrorless for over a decade w/ the competition. Also if you like clickable apertures, Sony/Canon are the only way to go as the Function feature on Z lenses is really a joke IMO, the throw is so short it's not realistic to use in fast paced situations. Otherwise I think the Z system is top notch, just lacks in terms of shooting experience and options on how to configure the camera [ even if it's Nikon most configurable camera to date].

[@ron.photographyseries]

If you have the money and if you really want it, then why not?

[@Tania_In_Paris]

Colours are more beautiful on the Sony A1II 🤩🤩🤩 THAN the A1

[@Jviotr]

But.. the price. Is this really worth almost 2x a Z8? Z8 pretty regularly goes on sale for $3500 USD.

[@sequoi_]

So long as Sony users keep shelling out the 7k, Z8 or other competition won't drive Sony's price down. And the truth is, if you're invested in a system the way someone is that owns an A1 you aren't going to jump ship and learn a whole new system that only delivers the same feature as your current [w/ exception of shooting RAW w/o Crop on z8 of course]. Most users getting A1ii IMO are likely selling off their A1 and using that to fund the difference. They are likely pros who are constantly saving some $ over the years in case their camera fails or they feel the need to upgrade. So they are prepared financially and have a camera that sells for thousands on used market to make up the difference.

[@ORWELLGEORGE-r6i]

WHAT 6500$ ? 😂😂😂 Go and buy a Medium Format camera.

[@edgarmelero7079]

First

[@Needafollower]

Not worth it! Is a flagship not showing off the best features. If they would have put 51mp with global shutter.. then it’s worth it

[@SoggyKatnip]

Maybe next generation. That is a lot to ask at the moment

[@Needafollower]

They could do it if they wanted! They could have probably done the majority if that with software updates

[@SoggyKatnip]

@@Needafollower it would need a whole new sensor and processor at least

[@JaredDoyle76]

It's priced to replace the A1 mk1 for new sales, not intended as an upgrade for existing A1 mk1 users. So yes, it's worth it.

[@Needafollower]

@@JaredDoyle76 don’t know about that! It’s advertised as ‘next generation flagship’.. you can get the first A1 for £3800. It’s not worth an extra £4000 for upgraded software to AI intelligence. IMO!

[@timbtentacion8606]

Can't wait to watch this on my commute back home!

[@derekv6479]

Hard to consider this body when the Z9 and R5 II exist unless you are locked in the ecosystem and are forced to.