Sony Alpha 1 Setup Guide

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

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[@rolandrickphotography]

The a1 manual should watch this guide 😁

[@DeerLodgeBlog]

Agreed.

[@Grr8jon]

I still come back to this guide from time to time. Thank you.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Glad to hear it! - there is also a 600-page eBook and camera setup file available at Patreon.com/markgaler

[@DrNick8002]

I've been with Nikon cameras for nearly 10 years, and have been doing bird photography for nearly one and half years, for me Sony A1 is really awesome and considering switching to A1 soon.

[@syrcular]

Thank you so much for putting this setup guide together. I just received the A1 last week and although I’m an experienced Alpha shooter, I found this tutorial to be extremely helpful in navigating the new camera! I’m gonna share this video with anyone I know that just bought the camera! Well done sir! Thank you!

[@paulcollingridge8387]

Thanks, I don't have an A1, just an A7iii.... But I always learn something from you.

[@simonp8088]

Oh how i wish i were coming here to setup my a1. It’s too expensive for me, but i can still appreciate a fine camera :)

[@seanryan1183]

Hi Mark, Thanks for spending the time producing this guide.

[@CamillaI]

Thanks Mark just spent two days setting mine up for birds in flight ! I will now compare your Sony ambassador settings with mine keeping my fingers crossed I got it right ! Having said that there must be a million different ways to set this camera. Thanks for the full pro run through even if it was three days late for me! I certainly appreciate all the work you put in having just gone through the process myself. Thanks for all the work you do. I hope Sony appreciate you ! 👍😍

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

You may find one or two things of interest - such as the fact that you can’t place the faster frame rate in the recall memories - so you have to remember to switch the frame rate back to standard if you want to enjoy the super high resolution finder when photographing static subjects.

[@MrRiffbear1]

How have you got your BIF set please?

[@CamillaI]

@@MrRiffbear1 I start at 1/2000th Sec wide open whatever lens on F4 - 6.3 600mm or 200-600mm. Depending on background Auto ISO . Solid similar background manual ISO ! I use Zone focus but I know people who use Wide and still pick up the Bird in flight every time !! Amazing camera !

[@MrRiffbear1]

@@CamillaI thank you. That’s pretty much how I’ve been doing it too! I love this camera so much!

[@MrRiffbear1]

@@CamillaI that’s great! Is it even possible to save those settings to a numbered dial and increase or decrease settings if need be? I’m assuming you’re setting for this purpose is M?

[@bevmichelphotography]

I just pulled the trigger and got the A1. You were the first stop after opening the box. Thank you!

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Glad I could help!

[@lauriewahlig2819]

Best way to start my day! You are THE. BEST!!

[@SamuelMScott243]

Amazing

[@apontay1987]

Wish you would have specified to set the camera to aperture priority 1st and make your changes there then save it to 1, 2 or 3 before you can actually use those setups because there isn’t a shoot mode in the menu and for some1 new to Sony I google shoot mode and apparently there was a shoot mode in a menu at some point in time I’ve spent almost 2 days trying to figure this out I feel like a idiot until I found a forum of other idiots and a genius who figured it out 🤣🙏🏻 thank you for some1 totally new to shooting professionally watching you break this all down makes my heart smile 🤣🙏🏻 thank you once again

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

As well as these free extended video tutorials, I also create 500-page eBooks, CAMSET files and personal guidance on my Patreon.com/markgaler support channel.

[@wanderingeye7779]

Mark, thank you so much for this setup video for alpha1. Quite a few things have changed from earlier Sony Alpha models. I look forward to downloading your settings to set up my camera which is supposed to arrive later this week. I am shocked that Sony doesn't support your work more, you deliver so much more value than the high profile internet influencer photography reviewers.

[@gregscarcella519]

Absolutely astonishingly fantastic video! OMG! Every camera manufacture should create a video for each of their models just like this. This is invaluable to being able to enjoy your Camera immediately, especially for new users who may be a little intimidated.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Wow, thank you! Check out my Patreon.com/markgaler support channel for additional support

[@michaelhains2291]

The Clear Image Zoom feature mentioned at 1:13:24 only works if the file format is set to JPG, not Raw or HEIF for stills. The feature also works in video mode, which Mark was discussing. It would be nice if the Recall Custom Hold allowed you to select Clear Image Zoom and change the file format to JPG. That way you could have the camera set to Raw file format, but use the Recall Custom Hold to zoom and change the file format to JPG on the fly. Just link the Recall Custom Hold to a shortcut button and off you go. Even better if they allow you to use HEIF rather than JPG.

[@duelinglenses3210]

Hoping to get shipping notification tomorrow. I will definitely revisit this video when it arrives. 👍🏼👊🏼

[@MrTobamory]

Just ordered it with 100-400 and 24-105 can’t wait thanks Mark great video will join Patreon soon as it comes

[@Nothing-6-337]

Thank you Mark! Was hoping to see this from you before we receive our a1 out here! Greatly appreciated!

[@xerox123321]

Top notch tutorial, as always. The A1 is super impressive.

[@blehblahwufwoof]

Thank you so much! Eagerly waiting for mine to arrive.

[@AWL60]

Very well done ! My Alpha 1 arrives tomorrow, thank you.

[@katsophoto]

Just open the box with my new A1. Can’t wait to set up with our videos!

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

If you need support above and beyond my video support on this channel, be sure to head over to Patreon.com/markgaler where I offer additional support including a 500-page eBook for your camera + CAMSET files.

[@katsophoto]

@@AlphaCreativeSkills thank you! I’ve been your Patreon subscriber for a year now. Learned a lot (I used Sony A7riii before). I know you are not a fan of flash, but I have to use flash a lot for night time events and would love to see more videos 🙏🏻

[@onlyemu]

Thanks a million. I was waiting for this one. Now, waiting for my A1 to arrive.

[@AlFooteIII]

Great walk through, Mr. Galer -- thanks!

[@BirdingRob]

Thanks Mark this is very helpful and the way you present it is as as good as it gets . Rob.

[@morningcoach]

Thanks Mark!! Just got my Alpha 1 and I am binging on your videos - SO Good , I have had an A7sIII for about a year and learning a lot about hat camera too - Thank so much subbed and hit that like button!

[@wolfbeachmountain]

Very informative video from you again, and as always. I am taking the step from the Riii tomorrow to the A1 and will download both the e-book and settings. I will also revert to the 1,2 and 3 settings sections in this video again. :-)

[@williamlee9789]

Thanks Mark ... i always come back to your video for refresher..before heading out for big photo adventure.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Great to hear!

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

For additional support + the option to download a 500-page eBook for your camera consider joining my Patreon.com/markgaler Alpha support group. There are no ongoing contracts or commitments and a single US $10.00 payment will give you a month to access over 20-hours of member only photography seminars + a host of other additional learning resources and get personal advice from the Q&A forums.

[@williamlee9789]

@@AlphaCreativeSkills dear mark i was considering doing that, will do it in Oct when back from all my travels since is only a month for me used it.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Hopefully there will still be some available spots left come October.

[@williamlee9789]

@@AlphaCreativeSkills hi mark I just signed up for the 10 dollars patreon

[@cogmission1]

Thank you so much Mark, for all of your generosity and support!

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

I now have a 500-page eBook and CAMSET files available for Premium members on my Patreon site: www.patreon.com/markgaler

[@deerock7]

just got my A1 yesterday so thank you for this video ;)

[@mollywallis7636]

Hi Mark - would just like to thank you for such an in-depth and intuitive video. I've been shooting with a Sony a6000 (my first camera) for the past 3 years and finally decided to upgrade as my gear was limiting me (and walking around with the Sony G 100-400mm on the a6000 just looks a little too funky). To say I was a wee bit overwhelmed by the massive jump to Sony a1 after the a6000 is a bit of an understatement but your video has cleared up a lot for me so thank you!

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Thanks for the positive feedback Molly :-)

[@channkrp]

A1 comes tomorrow morning. So grateful for this guide!

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

I also offer support (including a 500-page eBook) over at Patreon.com/markgaler

[@abhikaulavkar]

I seen in the morning today ....thanks its so guided video 🙏🏻❤️

[@joet9451]

Pure gold

[@michaelcohen6177]

Thanks Mark. Very thorough and helpful.

[@peterkline7137]

Thanks Mark - this is a really great and timely posting. If only Adobe could respond this quickly

[@flashforum939]

Thanks Mark. This video completely changed how I setup my camera. Still need the muscle memory to kick in with the new button config but I’ll soon be there. So again, a huge thanks! Looking forward to that ebook version 👍🏻

[@pictureARTworld]

Very, very good introduction. Thanks a lot from Germany, Jörn

[@allenlloyd1074]

Absolutely BRILLIANT!!!!! Thank you.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

You're very welcome!

[@speedbird737]

ok finally received my A1 here in the UK to complement my A7SIII and A7RIV - looking fwd to watching this!

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

I also have a 500-page eBook and CAMSET (camera setup) file available to my Premium Patrons over at www.patreon.com/markgaler (no commitment beyond the initial $10.00 payment). You will also have access to member only Q&A forums plus access to over 25 hours of member-only video seminars.

[@speedbird737]

@@AlphaCreativeSkills thanks Mark will check it out

[@asmirr4696]

🙏this is really helpful for me to understand more about my a1 ,thank you for this amazing info.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Glad it was helpful!

[@eugenemclean2463]

Awesome !!! Thanks very much for all your hard work.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

My pleasure!

[@LeeAaronLive]

Fantastic setup guide. Thank you so much Mark.

[@abtyne]

Absolutely fantastic course on how to set up your a1 camera. Lots of valuable information with plenty of tips. Incomparable as usual.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Glad it was helpful!

[@abtyne]

@@AlphaCreativeSkills Thank you Mark. All your videos have always been extremely helpful and I’m glad to have subscribed to the premium membership on your Patreon site.

[@catnapwat]

Good grief this was quick. Are you going to send a copy to Tony Northrup for his reference?

[@ricki-bobby]

Do you mean Toneh Northrop?

[@HAlariousInc]

He’s a Sony ambassador so it was probably made way beforehand

[@cogmission1]

@Robert Rayan You and Ryker need to play that SCAM on another group of peeps! GO AWAY!

[@rolandrickphotography]

@@ricki-bobby according to Camera Conspiracies channel it‘s Toneh 1.2 😂

[@garybrown9719]

@Kuya X I O N lol

[@MrSzeryfx]

Amazing video

[@androcci]

I finally got my sony A1 yesterday. I haven’t tested it but man i feel the power oozing of this camera. It is a bit more power hungry than my A7Siii so make sure you buy double the batteries you have!

[@boois4853]

Thank you for this, sir. I own an a7siii and still found this video very useful. The infographics for learning menu items are top notch.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Glad it was helpful!

[@DefinitePOEProduct]

Amazing...Thank You for all that you share.

[@BenjaminAdamsVu]

Thanks Mark , as always the best advice.

[@nbeiii]

Amazingly helpful resource. Well worth joining Patreon to help support Mark's great work.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Much appreciated!

[@andraskiss8098]

Thank you Mark, as Sony ambassador, can u boost a little bit A1 shipping?😁

[@dannyjud]

Thank you Mark for your excellent setup guide. Coming from another camera brand, I was able to learn a lot about Sony Alpha 1 setup in a short time thanks to the guide. I am already looking forward to your e-book about the Sony Alpha 1!

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Glad it was helpful!

[@aawendt]

You're incredible! We really appreciate you taking the time to do this :)

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

My pleasure!

[@johnmauroveenavenel4443]

@@AlphaCreativeSkills Hi Mark, I"ve been using this beautiful camera for a day now, but I can't see my "recall custom hold" settings in the custom button section. I've noticed there are only 51 menu items on the camera whereas yours seems to have 55 is that the problem? cheers and thanks. If this isn't the right forum let me know where to go to chat with you or access the relevant info. Thanks so much for all you do!! John Aven'el

[@lauriewahlig2819]

@@johnmauroveenavenel4443 FWIW, if you join Mark’s Patreon group for $10/month, he has a section there for A1 questions and he responds SOOOOO quickly!! Very worthwhile in my humble opinion!

[@tomassantos4299]

Certain reviewers should follow your work ethic and read this , so we truly get good reviews from multiple sources . Btw is the Sony a7Ii for 700€ ( yes euros ) a good deal ? Thanks and keep up the good work

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

The Phase Detect AF of the A7ll is a bit ‘pedestrian’ but if your subjects are static or moving slowly the IQ is quite good.

[@tomassantos4299]

@@AlphaCreativeSkills thank you for your advice . I guess I will wait for the a7III to drop in price or I will save the a7IV

[@alfredhofinger8342]

Great introduction, thank you!

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kevinastley2562]

Superb videos and help thanks Mark

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Happy to help

[@rfssport]

Will receive my Alpha1 and 100-400 and FE 1.4x Teleconverter tomorrow. Sure could use your cam set file for the camera. I'm coming from the Nikon d6 and 850 mainly for the improve AF for birds and some high school sports. Thanks for the video setup guide and looking forward to viewing other videos with new Sony architecture - lots to learn.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

I would recommend cancelling your KZbin membership and joining me on www.patreon.com/markgaler - I am sharing my A1 CAMSET file and 490-page A1 eBook with Premium Patrons. The Patreon platform offers me much better tools to support members than this KZbin channel.

[@unique-lab]

It might be very helpful for me!! Thank you.

[@janetogren287]

Looking forward to the downloadable e-book! Thanks for all the great information.!

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

The 500-page downloadable eBook and CAMSET file (my camera settings file) can be downloaded from my Patreon Site. I now offer personal technical support and assistance for Sony Alpha users from my Patreon Page for as little as little as $10 per month. A $10.00 one-month membership will give you access to extensive learning support files including 15 eBooks, 24 member-only 1-hour seminars + my Alpha Q&A forums. There is no contract and no commitment beyond the first month. www.patreon.com/markgaler - you can join, download the eBook or all eBooks and then cancel your membership one hour later if you so wish.

[@inthevortexphotography5520]

Thanks Mark, I’ve setup my a1 already but definitely going to view this to fine tune!

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Enjoy!

[@inthevortexphotography5520]

@@AlphaCreativeSkills thanks Mark. Just finished the video, and I’m glad I watched it. Learned a lot more. One question: I’m not too happy with the fact that both drive mode and focus mode are physical dials only, and you can’t save them to the memory recall, or assign them to the function menu or custom key. I found that when it’s dark outside finding the right drive mode isn’t easy. What’s your experience?

[@FootprintPhoto]

Superb tutorial, Ive been a Sony shooter for a few years but I've been learning lots of great stuff here - thanks Mark

[@JoseHernandez-ir2sm]

You mentioned in this video that th Sony Catalyst was free. I had never heard of it before and when I went to downloaded is not free. Enjoyed the video.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

It was free when I downloaded it

[@WayneMurphyjmkphotography]

Absolutely fantastic information! Thank you so much for sharing

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Glad it was helpful!

[@richarddenise3886]

Thank you, thank you and did I mention THANK YOU !!!

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

I now have a 500-page eBook and CAMSET files available for Premium members on my Patreon site: www.patreon.com/markgaler

[@jmackultra]

These have to take an insane amount of time to make.

[@King_Tangie]

Hey man I just got my first Sony and grabbed the Sony alpha a1 hoping to learn this camera

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

If you are looking for more support check out my Alpha Support Channel - Patreon.com/markgaler

[@King_Tangie]

@@AlphaCreativeSkills can you possibly start with a recommendation on best speed light to get for the Sony a1

[@BaderALThuwaini]

Thank You for sharing with us your setup really appreciate it.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

My pleasure! I also offer support (including a 500-page eBook) over at Patreon.com/markgaler

[@hanskuoni7088]

Mark .. thank you for doing such a great job!!!!

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

My pleasure!

[@rizatamin]

Im holding myself to watch this video until the A1 available in my country,which about a month from now :(

[@jaythestampede]

Ayeeee it’s been a month

[@DalsPhotography]

I would love a class on the flash use!!!!

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKWvn6NrrrZqoKc

[@johnfanning]

Brilliant, thanks, Mark.

[@michaelhopmann4307]

Awesome job,thumbs up.Well the A1 is not my price tag.I 'am waiting for the A7IV...Hopefully soon!!!

[@ralphlightman]

I am switching to A1 and selling my A7IV if you are interested

[@michaelhopmann4307]

@@ralphlightman Sounds good,you are a owner of a camera which is not officially announced and released by Sony!You must be working for Sony!

[@ralphlightman]

@@michaelhopmann4307 Sorry I thought that you refer to A7RIV. My mistake :-)

[@michaelhopmann4307]

@@ralphlightman Don't worry....

[@jerryrichards8172]

I have always loved dogs in motion.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Dog owners love it when you share images of their furry friends in full flight.

[@jerryrichards8172]

@@AlphaCreativeSkills lol for sure !

[@ERP_Klim]

Thanks for video! Very sad that variable shutter goes down only to 1\50, cause i was hoping for 1\48 for 24 fps shooting. Very usefull feature but at the same time very dissapointing.

[@rghurst]

Thanks for the great video, Mark! I noticed that the menu item numbers (Format 8/55, for example) on my new A1 aren't the same as yours. Took me a while to figure it out, but it seems that the numbers change based on how many My Menu pages you have set up.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

That’s correct -you need to add four pages to the MyMenu to match mine. MyMenu used to be the last menu so if it had stayed this way it wouldn’t have put the Sony menu pages out of sequence.

[@heatherspencer3627]

Mark, this was such an invaluable video, thank you so much for putting it together. I had a couple of questions that I'm hoping you'll have time to answer. 1) I've been trying to assign the " Priority Set AF-C " to either a custom button or the FN Menu, but can't seem to find a way to do that. Is it possible, or do I need to use a custom menu instead ? 2) Do you favor the Electronic Shutter. the Mechanical Shutter, or Auto ? 3) What are the differences between Touch Tracking and Touch Focus ? 4) Would you recommend using the in camera noise reduction, or leave it off, and adjust in post ? Thank you again !

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

I offer a support service at Patreon.com/markgaler where you can download a 500-page eBook for your camera, a CAMSET (camera setup file) and I can provided extended answers for your questions

[@heatherspencer3627]

@@AlphaCreativeSkills Thanks Mark, I'd love to get an Official Patron membership, but they're all sold out, which is great for you, but not so good for me :)

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

The premium membership for $10.00 is required to access the eBooks. There are no contracts so you can leave after downloading the eBook and CAMSET. A 500-page ebook that will change the way you shoot is not bad for $10.00

[@truthseeker6804]

honestly if you don't know the difference between touch to track and touch focus, then you probably shouldn't be using this camera.

[@photogl]

Mark, I didn't see how you physically set a function to a custom key. I only want to add a few things to custom keys, but I just don't see how you physically do it. My Hasselblads of old weren't this sophisticated ha ha. I would love to set up a key to simply toggle between Bird, Human and Animal modes. I absolutely love my A1, but admittedly am struggling with most tutorials. I wish I has your mind. Perhaps a few videos called, A1 for Dummies?????? Thanks much........

[@akkarparkiamopas3401]

Hi, Thanks for video. Are you going to do a7IV set up guide soon? Looking forward to watching it. Thanks

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

I have a 520-page A7IV Setup eBook and A7IV CAMSET (camera setup) file that can be downloaded at Patreon.com/markgaler

[@lauriewahlig2819]

Can you explain a little more about the Tracking In + AF On setting? Is this the same as back button focus? Do you use BBF? Just a little confused about this part. Thanks so much!

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

It’s not strictly Back Button AF if you don’t remove AF from the shutter release. My Back Button AF video (the second of two I have published) explains my position on BBAF.

[@lauriewahlig2819]

@@AlphaCreativeSkills great. I’ll go watch those!!

[@lauriewahlig2819]

@@AlphaCreativeSkills thank you. Watched the video a couple times. So for the a1, would you put the Tracking On +AF On Setting instead of a focus hold button? Or would you still put a focus hold button on your lens? Just trying to figure out best way!

[@CwazyWabbits]

Damn that was a lot of work in a short period of time, when do you sleep? Thanks for the in depth setup guide, will be taking some of these ideas on board. Cheers :)

[@HAlariousInc]

Considering he’s a Sony ambassador, Im pretty sure this was made weeks ago before the embrago

[@JonathanGardner2004]

Just got my A1 and am going through the memory setup. I noticed that the finder frame rate doesn't seem to work with the memory recall on the A1. In other words I want to set standard framerate for landscapes and portrait and high for action as you mention but the A1 doesn't seem to respect that.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

That is correct - I have outlined this in greater depth in my 490 page eBook that I have made available to my Premium Patrons: www.patreon.com/markgaler

[@WanchoWarrior]

Stellar, Mark. I had done my research, but this demonstrates the a1's next-level capabilities wonderfully, and I will definitely try to find you e-book (where can I find it?). I was already hugely impressed with the a7siii, and I was eyeing the FX6 for my pro work, but this setup tutorial reassure me that I made the right choice. Just wish the camera had an internal ND, but I have workarounds for that....Cheers!

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

The eBook is available from Patreon.com/markgaler - if you join on the 1st of the month you will be able to access an extensive range of learning resources for just $10 for the month with no ongoing commitments.

[@rji2goleez]

I was surprised to see your setup for Action shooting aperture not shutter priority. However, ISO Auto Min SS at 1/2000 is a great idea I hadn't thought of.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

If has been important to use Aperture rather than Shutter priority in previous cameras as PDAF would be disabled if the camera selected f/16 or f/22 (encountered with the teleconverters and when using slower shutter speeds to create motion blur).

[@rji2goleez]

@@AlphaCreativeSkills I didn't know that! Thanks for letting me know. ISO Auto SS is a great way to guarantee a minimum shutter regardless!

[@kevinlohman707]

Awesome video. Thanks so much for putting this together. When/where do you expect your camera settings to be available as a download? I am switching from Nikon to Sony, and I receive my new camera day after tomorrow. I would love to be able to start with your settings as I figure out what works best for me on this new camera. Thanks again.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

They are now available to my Premium Patrons on the Patreon Platform ($10.00 for one months membership)

[@jonspoard8416]

Thanks Mark.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Very welcome

[@blehblahwufwoof]

I can't get my finder frame rate to save when I switch between portrait and action modes.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Unfortunately it doesn’t ☹️

[@jorisdijkema]

About Memory settings (shooting mode dial). It would be better If you can save settings like bracketing, continuous hi speed plus or shooting with 2 seconds delay to the memory. I like to switch really fast between for example shooting mode 1 for landscape to shooting mode 2 for wildlife. Now I cannot. Because when I am busy with landscape on F11, bracketing or a single picture instead of continuous high speed plus I just cannot switch fast enough to settings for wildlife. I need to change the separate button for the speed of the camera. And it is a lot of turning to switch from BKT to continuous high speed plus. Sometimes I am in a dark photo hide for wildlife (buttons are not illuminated). It is not super easy to change that hard dial on such moments. I can program aperture etc. but not the hard "transport mode dial". Sometimes in the heat of the moment I can also forget to change to continuous high speed plus. Ideal it would be good for me to have for example: 1) wildlife settings 2) landscape single shot 3) landscape bracketing Switching fast is sometimed needed (also in landscape there are situation that the right light is changing very fast and epecially when switching between landscape and wildlife). The hard dial is actually not really needed and prevents from saving all settings to the memory.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Use the Recall Custom Hold memories instead of the MR memories.

[@lilhildy]

Fantastic job and very intuitive. Thank you! I went to your page to check out your settings file but can't seem to find it though.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

The setting file is now available from my Patreon site. I am currently sharing my Alpha 1 CAMSET (Camera Settings) files with my Patreon Premium members. A $10.00 one-month membership will give you access to these files + a 500-page eBook, 28 member-only 1-hour seminars + my Alpha Q&A forums. There are no contracts and no commitment beyond the first month. www.patreon.com/markgaler

[@lilhildy]

@@AlphaCreativeSkills Awesome! Thank you!

[@danburke6845]

Mark, what body produces better fine detail at 200-300% crop? A7riv or A1? Also does the 200-600mm perform better on the a1 than the a7riv as far as image quality?

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Better detail A7RlV at low ISO and A1 at high ISO but the differences at low ISO are quite close. 200-600 has better AF tracking in the A1

[@rugsack2005]

As always precise, detailed and easy to follow. You mentioned the ebook for setting up the SonyA1. Can I buy the book without becoming a Pateron member?

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Yes, absolutely - If you make a US $15 payment via PayPal and mark the payment ‘A1 eBook’ my admin team will send you a download link. paypal.me/alphacreativeskills If you join Patreon for US $10.00 you will get a month's membership to my support site, be able to ask questions in the Q&A forum, download a CAMSET file for your camera, access over 20 hours of member-only photography seminars and download Raw DNG files captured with your camera and a wide range of Sony lenses. There are no contracts or commitments so if you unsubscribe before the end of the month there will be no additional payment. Patreon.com/markgaler

[@bobsahib]

Thanks for another great video. I always look for your take on any gear I'm thinking of getting. I am seriously considering the purchase of an A1, mostly for the 30fps feature to be able to take action photos of cyclists. You have an example of the great eye focusing capability of the A1 of a woman cycling, however, the model was not wearing sunglasses of any kind, so my question is whether you tried taking cycling photos where the cyclists do have sunglasses on? I'm assuming the eye grab technology would not work, and that it is a scenario where the photographer would have to rely on tagging the cyclist as close to the face as they can and rely on the camera to simply follow an object. Thanks again for creating a treasure-trove of information based on real-life experience and usage.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Check out my review of the FE 50mm F1.2 where some of the cyclists are wearing sunglasses.

[@chiquita683]

I'd rather watch a 2 hour vid than read a manual, it's 2021. Thanks

[@greg-burk]

Great video! Very helpful. I really like your saved settings strategy! Are your settings files for the a1 available to download as a starting point?

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Yes they are available to my Premium Patrons - www.patreon.com/markgaler

[@royd63uk]

Downloaded the camset files, excellent thank you, dont know why my patreon logo isn't showimg?

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

The alpha logo appears for KZbin members but they only get a fraction of the support available to Patrons

[@dpbpd]

Hi Mark, I am not a Patreon because I limit the amount of platforms I use. I would love to support you for the time you've put in to figuring all of this out. I am also interested in your ebook and custom settings. Is there a way I can purchase these directly from you?

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

You can join- download the eBook and then unsubscribe. You can download all 15 eBooks for the $10.00 fee - you would only be charged an additional fee if you were still subscribed on the 1st August. I tried the 'donate-what-you-think-it-is-worth business' model but it didn't work out.

[@andreas7278]

Thanks a lot for the great guidance. I followed your advice only adjusting a couple of smaller things along the way for my own needs. Since you did not mention DMF setup in this video and your video specifically on DMF focus assist setup from 2018 looks different on the A1 now: Is there a way to change the "initial focus magnification" on the A1? By default it's only 4.2x and you can only choose between 1x and 4.2x. Further magnification is available by activating the middle round button of the right side wheel after having activated the DMF manual override by turning the lense focus ring but this always requires pressing that additional button while keeping the shutter half-pressed. Since I personally use DMF extensively being able to increase initial magnification would make my life much easier. It's the only way often times to achieve critical focus on close subjects using large apertures.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

I am not aware of a way to increase the initial magnification beyond 4.2

[@andreas7278]

@@AlphaCreativeSkills I played around with the camera more and it seems they changed that from older Sony cameras. The 4.2x factor can not be changed, but it's possible to assign the function "focus magnifier" to a custom key which allows to switch between 1x, 4.2x and 8.4x (the latter which is more than sufficient for delicate fine tuning of focus) when using DMF. When not using backbutton AF this needs to be combined in conjunction with focus hold on another custom button though, otherwise the shutter press will result in refocus obviously.

[@RobinsonAndrew]

Hi Mark, great content thank you. Does anyone know if an external monitor can be used via HDMI from the A1, WITHOUT the A1 switching off its internal display when recording? I’ve got the A7SIII and it’s such an improvement over the A7iii in terms of monitor both the cameras display and an external Small HD monitor when shooting.

[@joanmartelli8127]

Hi Mark ... I just watched your video, "Sony A1 Camera Review- Fake News & Bad Reviews". In it, you mention some issues with the A1 and Sony 200-600 mm lens (similar to what many a7R4 users talk about). Have you tested the A1 any further with the 200-600 lens, and if so, has your opinion changed? I'm considering purchasing the A1, but since Sony 200-600 is the lens I shoot birds with, I'm a bit hesitant. Any thoughts? Thanks for all your work and support!

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

I have tested it further and I am happy with the union - I offer ongoing support and guidance on my Patreon site for this type of ongoing info: www.patreon.com/markgaler

[@joanmartelli8127]

Thank you!

[@808dms]

How’s it going Mark! I preordered my A1 the other day and watching your video to familiarize myself with it before it arrives. As for the Anti-dust Function, is it recommended to have this on / use this feature? I’ve heard from others that they rather have it off than get dust on / damage the shutter.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

The shutter will help to prevent dust falling on the sensor but photographers are warned that the shutter is a delicate an expensive component of the camera that must not be touched or allowed to get hot with prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. I use this feature but would not recommend it to photographers who think they are clumsy when changing lenses.