Sony a1 II - a minor but POWERFUL UPGRADE! | Real World Review

[@kkf12715]

Saving up for the a1 III from now

[@SoggyKatnip]

For the cheap price of 7500

[@sprtsrctr]

this guy is the funniest in the photo space

[@joooeforlong]

Dang, really great point about the III iteration being where their cameras come in to their own, A7RIII fits this pattern as well.

[@marcvelez]

definitely not the type of video i expected to see intervals in lol, but always happy to see him get love

[@ayfj4572]

A fabulous fun review Jason, one of the best I've seen. You obviously put a lot of effort into this production.

[@chanjohny1660]

18:46 A7R3 : thanks for appreciate

[@mathu_stans]

😂he forgot about us A7R III users

[@TlhOnYT]

A7r3 still kickin ss

[@yyem1840]

Congrats on 500k!!

[@JasonVong]

Thank you!!

[@sjsphotog]

duuuude.. How cool you got to shoot the Intervals concert. One of my fave progressive metal bands.

[@JasonVong]

@TaylorJackson hooked it up!

[@ZIVELZ]

3:00 you can made boost-like button with [Recall Custom hold 1] in [Reg.Custom Shoot Set] in shooting mode, turn off all other options, only check drive mode hi+ and af on. now u can use it with single shooting

[@Nothing-6-337]

I do that with my AEL button on my current a1.

[@FotografoObstinado]

This video cleared up all my doubts about the A1 Mark II. What a job well done, congratulations!

[@KeshenMac]

2:19 LMAO "Cunt Shit Speed Boost Settings" 😭

[@dyong888]

I really don't know why Sony took away the GOLD lettering on the A1. That was really so cool.

[@photobeis]

amazing intro I love it 🤩

[@JojoJoget]

14.3ms full sensor readout means the A1 sensor could do 8k60 oversampled from 8.6k.

[@CallMeRabbitzUSVI]

Yep, they just don't want you to 😅

[@ThisIsTechToday]

Intervals is so good lol

[@shalgiva]

I am still sticking with my 7ARV . Half the price

[@RichardLarssen]

Same same, had the A1II on pre order but cancelled after I watched Geralds video.

[@shalgiva]

@@RichardLarssen Nice Instagram Richard

[@MRBuDWiZe]

a7rv is a beat i have it. but really need a1ii for birds and sports. i do ok with sports with a7rv but the focusing doesnt keep up in bursts most of the time

[@shalgiva]

@@MRBuDWiZe Yeah that Pre Capture and global shutter makes it tempting to buy.

[@pentagramyt417]

Why don't you guys just dobn't buy OM-1 mark II? damn.. it has everything..

[@joneskokou7807]

I am Ali Jones from TOGO in west Africa ,so your videos are pleasing me so much .

[@arkaefortt8]

11:06 That little note for the phone mount 😂

[@wingcreator]

Yes, mainly waiting for the screen and AI as I do not have the original A1.

[@John_the_baptized]

I just wanna say thank you for teaching me “mega pickles.” I use it now😂

[@JasonVong]

😏😏😏

[@FactNight]

Waiting for a7v ❤😚

[@pedropita949]

The only channel i can get real info in a funny way and dont get exausted after 5min

[@JasonVong]

Appreciate it!!

[@jzjz001]

Best review of the a1 ii!!!!

[@JasonVong]

Haha thank you!

[@jonasgillmann]

@@JasonVong 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! Some Nikon Z8 Firmware updates brought more new features than this new Sony a1 ii. I‘m underwhelmed.

[@chrisflight6436]

@@JasonVongYes definitely the best review I have seen yet. Fun but more importantly.. very informative. Well done.

[@mauriciolee7349]

Thank Jason for this DETAILED video.

[@SuperMarioY]

Vong can do no wrong!! 😊

[@daleconnolly398]

Hi Jason, great video as always. FYI on the current A1, I use Recall Custom Hold 1 (and 2,3) for the "Oh Hell" moments to switch to 30FPS from any current mode/speed with the option to change ISO, Aperture, Shutter speed, Focus mode as well, all with the one button. I use the AF-ON but I am sure you could use the C5 on the A1 II.

[@shabayaba123]

Do you know what the crop factor is on Dynamic active? Would be good to know how it Stacks up against the Zv-E1 stabe

[@brandingpromedia]

BEST INTRO 10/10 LOVE IT

[@trevourlance27]

What new feature does it have? 02:23 is what you're looking for.

[@DavidBigandt]

I liked your low light Focus comparison

[@deerock7]

I have the A1 and love it. use it just about every single day for outdoor style magazine shoots, etc. I'll wait for the A1iii then, since this one is better but not enough yet. :)

[@San_Mar]

When does the a1 III come out? 😅

[@GeorgesTMPL]

what is the 'viewer' software he uses in this video?

[@Oddish08]

Great video as always!!! Thank you

[@davidscottbowlesphoto]

Banging out content while in Japan!

[@JasonVong]

Always

[@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! Some Nikon Z8 Firmware updates brought more new features than this new Sony a1 ii. I‘m underwhelmed.

[@MRBuDWiZe]

@jonasgillmann how much quality is lost ?

[@Withalenius]

@@MRBuDWiZe Basically none, watch Gerald Undone's review of the original A1. The 4k quality is basically the same as the A7SIII.

[@christianssongcovers3225]

how to use your smartphone tight to your camera? thanks

[@Coatsey007]

Hi Jason, a great balanced video. Like nearly all KZbinr's who got early access you've not let this cloud your subtle but clear advice. A thought to Sony; I am an A1 owner who suffers from GAS, can afford to upgrade and would normally would but this is my thought process. Trade in my A1 for a new one, likely cost $4.5K, or keep my A1 and buy the Nikon Z8 and potentially migrate to N-Raw, ProRes Raw (10 or 12-bit, 8K 60 fps and great photos with the ability to capture events when not present. Add to that the continuous Firmware updates that keep the camera competitive. Sony, users should not even be thinking as I am after this release but I am. So, my decision is as follows, I will either buy the Z8 or wait for Nikon's next release knowing it will compete but be more cost effective with better video features and clever photo functionality. To Nikon, it's the Z8, not the Z9, its to big so don't cripple the Z8 otherwise my likely migration won't happen.

[@splitrock]

One thing I do not understand is why Sony does not add an auto level in their Alpha cameras? As a real estate photographer, I would gladly take a bit of a crop to not have to level every single shot on site.

[@Neeono]

I'll even settle for having the Histogram and Level gauge at the same time...

[@ascendedfenix]

Was there breathing compensation at 8k? That was missing on the original

[@JamesClark1991]

Also curious to know this

[@JasonVong]

No breathing comp in 8K 😢

[@ascendedfenix]

@@JasonVongheartbreaking

[@JamesClark1991]

@@JasonVong Ouch!

[@ascendedfenix]

@JasonVong is there shutter angle enabled? Is there a crop on 4k? What other disqualifications happen at 8k? No dynamic stabilization I’m assuming?

[@rumleyportraits]

How is the AI autofocus compared to the A9iii? I'm using the a9iii for ice hockey, but interested in more megapixels as I crop quite a bit. In need of a second body for my work shooting tournaments, and wondering if a second a9iii or an a1ii is the way to go. Thanks!

[@michaelmoran4012]

they are the same AI autofocus and use the same chipset so simple put they are equal. where you will see a difference is in the " succes rate" the A1 II has 30 frames per second meaning it will able to adjust more times perframe to get the perfect focus. due to the high fps on the A9 III you will have more frames that are slightly off. all in all they are the same but you may experience different succes % due to this fps difference.

[@saturns_eyes]

Ok so I have a A7iii. I'm thinking about upgrading for better portraits and street photography. Do you think I should wait for the next one or is there a better one out now for that purpose? Im looking for one i can have for about 5 years and still keep up with whatever comes out in that time.

[@khoradust]

your 7iii is fine for another 5 or even 10 years bro

[@saturns_eyes]

@@khoradust I kinda feel like getting some more tech (megapixels especially) would take my photography to the next level.

[@Amateurprotographer]

@@saturns_eyesThat’s not a guarantee. Mastering technique and what makes a great photo (to you) is invaluable compared to more MP or AI assists. This is especially true if you’re posting to digital platforms.

[@saturns_eyes]

@@Amateurprotographer I appreciate the insight. So you also think I should stick with the a7iii?

[@Amateurprotographer]

@@saturns_eyes depends on your budget, but if you can afford it, a used A1 (

[@PeterCai01]

Hi, @Jason, I have question about sony a1 mii, it says you can take photos while recording video, Does recording raw file? What is speed of photo taking, like 30 frame/s, or slower?

[@ronaaliozay5173]

I would prefer a9m3 or R1...

[@tubingforever]

Why no global shutter?

[@christianssongcovers3225]

thank you for your review sony lover

[@urbantravel5897]

I wonder about the price Sony doesn’t mention it

[@th6mas]

Do the A1 II and AC II share the same AI chip?

[@ShotByAmin]

I’d still get the A9iii over this. Feels like people are paying for a software update

[@gertogrow420]

joooo Mr Vong I have a question, is it somehow possible to use the a7cii with an automatic macro rail even though it doesn't have a wired shutter port ... I could throw the thing against the wall. I can't find anything about it on the internet ... except this the camera doesn't support that...❤

[@barrydillon8801]

Olympus have been doing pre capture for several years!!!!

[@Allwayskind6]

Does the a7RV have the Noise Reduction Composite Raw?

[@TEN21Portraits]

No global shutter because it was interfere with the A9III sales anddddd the price for the A1II would be astronomical (more than it already is).

[@hsinhuang3171]

thanks for this vid. I’ve decided to wait for the magic mark III😂

[@videodrome5]

What’s the flash sync speed when using electronic shutter?

[@bassaud3336]

A lot of these upgrades form Pre capture, the screen, AI AF, etc are already in RV

[@JasonVong]

A7RV? That doesn’t have pre-capture 😢

[@AnthonyTaylor]

I got my A1 2 years ago for 2400 brand new from a Bestbuy return auction, I was tempted to sell it and try and buy the A1 II, so glad i didn't.

[@JasonVong]

That’s a killer deal!

[@AnthonyTaylor]

@@JasonVong yeah, and I have no clue what im doing with it, lol it was 100% an impulse buy.

[@MrJacks1959]

​@@AnthonyTaylorThat is a steal! I've never heard of a Best Buy auction.

[@CODtactics141]

I officially made the decision to make the switch from canon to Sony 💯

[@eddymatuod]

Where’s that electronic variable ND filter?

[@qnfeeisaturd]

so the a1's will be removed from the shelves, the a1 ii takes its place and the a1 become worth even more when used. will become desirable like the meta quest 3 over the 3s :)

[@yvindnordahlnss9043]

Aswsone video! Enjoy your updates. How is the iso noise on the A1 while recording video in s-log3 cine? The original A1 had dual iso at 800 and 4000. Is it just tha same?

[@fdfotography]

dont care about the camera just came to watch u guys😂

[@michaeljemery]

Where is your 28-70 F2 review? It doesn’t feel real until Jason Vong has reviewed it.

[@parabellumFC]

Intro yells killer instinct 😂

[@sh8736]

Nice review and I’ve watched a few by now! Happy with my A9Iii and A7R5 but would like to see in camera multiple exposure have had to by a Nikon to get this and would like see the in camera stacking which brands like OM systems have

[@alloutofspace]

Can we get another Travel gone Wong video

[@Leon83858]

my 6700 and a friends a7iv stopped overheating after lowering the screens btightness

[@BilgenMuradov]

What you use to mount your phone on that 70 200

[@JasonVong]

Falcam QR

[@Treborray]

I’m not ready for a big boy camera but I also don’t want to be one of those people who just buy a camera knowing nothing about it. So I’m here haha. Learning just in case

[@Battlem0nk]

Don't need it but really want this Pre-Capture.... how to convince the spouse.

[@dubenick]

That bird photo was great, Jason!

[@JasonVong]

Thank you 🥹🥹🥹

I love when you say mega pickles

[@mrmonday42]

I see you've got the 90mm 2.8. Love that lens

[@JasonVong]

One of my new favorite pocket primes 😎

[@watarchives]

Since the release of Sony FX3 and follow-up by Sony A9 III, I was expecting that the Sony A1 Mark II will get A9's features with FX3's body and will label this camera as GOAT. What shame.

[@TheGeoDaddy]

Let’s keep it simple - I bought my first Sony camera (the A1) July 2023 (just paid it off 😏) - as I switched from Nikon to Sony (after wasting $$$ on the “game changer” Filmmaker’s Kit they still doesn’t have Apple’s FCPX support 🤬) 1.) The A1 overheats on every video shoot. 2.) The firmware upgrades are corrupting the functionality if not BRICKING cameras 3.) Sony doesn’t care and is selling you upgrade camera… which will still overheat (because it doesn’t have the FX3 fan) and will soon be obsolete with the next camera released. Other than that - I got what I paid for in the Sony ecosystem - with two FX3s and the family of GM lenses!

[@KiDNEY5]

I like megapickles !

[@Chuakiagx3]

Mega pickle shirt please 6:55 ❤

[@harryvuemedia]

Definitely Sony's Perfect Rolling Shutter camera. I wouldn't say minor upgrades but great updates to make it a perfect RS camera.

[@Unclesuud]

7:18 Still using sony phone😮❤

[@SimonBauer]

Everyone and their mom dropping A1 II videos lol

[@blabla871]

The Sony A1 II will retail at €7,500 / £6,300 and is expected to hit shelves in late November 2024. yeahh...

[@fromia1]

The pricing is already on b & h.

[@blabla871]

@fromia1 my point it is that the price is frikimg 8 k eur

[@navpreetsingh8156]

bit of a dead release using the same sensor

[@Gou-Sitlhou]

Time for give away❤

[@sadrolintam4780]

I expected at least 6k raw via HDMI to the Atomos Ninja!😢

[@snappycattimesten]

17:23 wtf

[@halvorevensen1840]

I LOOOVE my original A1. Definitely not worth upgrading. Skipping a generation and will go for mark III whenever that comes out ,2027,2028+ for a bigger leap in technology. If you own neither today and have the money sure I would go for the mark II

[@geneBvargas]

Your left sideburn is longer then your right one 😂. Barber vision

[@BrazilPhillyCapoeira]

Sony is dropping the ball big time and wonder why their sales are declining

[@BrazilPhillyCapoeira]

@ sales and numbers are published. Use the internet

[@jaymills1720]

I’ll stick with my iPhone log

[@Xer0.Visual5]

A1 ii going Canon / Nikon Grip xD

[@ElementaryWatson-123]

Who else is here for jokes? 😁

[@FrederickGene-y5k]

Sony is now where Canon was in 2017. Canon is now the one innovating and putting out fully complete cameras. Sony is using the Apple model of innovation and marketing. Sucks to see.

[@oasean]

Only since Sony had notably restrained α1-having a lowly monitor and lacking precapture-is this lazy rendition of α1 II compelling. Reusing the image sensor was wise, but reusing the processor was not. Wildlife photographer Duade Paton asked 40 fps of Sony, which replied merely that the _processor_ cannot determine focus 120 times while producing 40 raw files per second. Perhaps of course, then, a composited image still tasks the user to export the files and make it out of camera. And, more detrimentally for more users, full-frame raw stills at 30 fps, exclusively the "compressed" format, are necessarily full resolution, 50 MP. All resolution options-large/L as 50 MP, medium/M as 21 MP, and small/S as 12 MP, exclusively the "lossless compressed" formats-are capped to 20 fps. Further, those "lossless compressed" raw sizes are a foolish set of options. The breadth of use cases obviously warrants, for instance, XL as 50 MP, L as 36 MP, M as 24 MP, S as 18 MP, and XS as 12 MP. Admittedly, my wishlist instead asked too much in some ways: an inbuilt flash transmitter open to third parties, an OLED monitor ultrabright for direct sunlight, and an electronic ND filter. Reasonable, though, were waveform and vectorscope displays in movie mode, ProPhoto RGB color space in photo mode, and exposure tools via raw histogram instead of via JPEG histogram. Meanwhile, I viewed CFexpress 4.0 and USB-C at 20 Gps, doubling write and transfer speeds, as essential for Sony's 50 MP flagship till nearly 2028.

[@stacybehrens7152]

Nice camera but again Song fails to bring the network connectivity and file sharing up to modern standards. Literally stuff smartphones have had for 15 years.

[@sirwlat]

I thought we are adding chemical X to make the camera...

[@JasonVong]

Sugar spice and everything nice

[@sirwlat]

@JasonVong I love the sugar sweet m43. ;)

[@conmisojos]

A nightmare for most of the A1 users (non paid by Sony). A lot of malfunctions admitted by SONY. Are you ready to send your body more than 3 times to repair because sensor, error systems and more?

[@888ccg6]

I read the title as "A MIIINORRR"..im sorry

[@MapleleafsMessi]

No major upgrades. Waste of money.

[@OUTDOORS55]

Yeah other than the actual usable screen🤦‍♂️

[@puckhead1221]

Unless you never had the original A1. I'd much rather have the new one. Better IBIS, smarter AF and precapture

[@MapleleafsMessi]

@@puckhead1221 Those are tweeks lol. Aint no way worth the price tag.

[@zegzbrutal]

​@@puckhead1221 I had the og a1, and my advice is sell it and move to other brands. For that kind of money you should expect better after-sales services. Or be cheaper if that's how little Sony offers.

[@walkingchopsticks6731]

Imagine what Sony is going to do with the a7V

[@huzainisahmawi]

well that looks videohive intro lol

[@ShinTenshi]

Thank for Final Fantasy xD