Sony Alpha 1
Jan 27, 2021 16:30:08 #
Bob Locher
Loc: Southwest Oregon
"From my perspective the greatest thing about the Alpha 1 is that it's innovative technology will soon work it's way down to prosumer level bodies."
I totally agree! I'm looking forward to more new stuff containing some of the A1 technologies. Like an A6700.
I totally agree! I'm looking forward to more new stuff containing some of the A1 technologies. Like an A6700.
Jan 27, 2021 16:39:05 #
WillieWisconsin wrote:
Same here, no thanks! Hard to wrap my head around a $6,500 camera. What on earth makes this camera worth that much?
Its worth that much because working pro's that make 100% of their living will pay that much for a "PRO" level camera. Plus, there are lots of features these pro cameras have that cameras geared to consumers (hobbyist, amateurs, etc) don't have. And others, who just have to have the latest and greatest camera on the market, and have the money to spend on the latest and greatest camera at any given time will buy them also.
Just look at the prices for the current "PRO" level DSLR's for example;
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1512601-REG/canon_eos_1d_x_mark_iii.html
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1515330-REG/nikon_d6_dslr_camera_body.html
And according to the Nikon Rumors website, which is usually spot on with its predictions of upcoming Nikon products and prices, the "PRO" level Z9 which is rumored to be coming.
https://nikonrumors.com/2020/10/06/first-set-of-rumored-nikon-z9-mirrorless-camera-specifications.aspx/
Sony's price for the Alpha 1 is in line with other "PRO" level cameras.
Is it worth it? Thats up to each individual user to determine for themselves, working pro or hobbyist.
Jan 27, 2021 18:18:21 #
ricardo00 wrote:
If you are going to buy the top of the line Sony for sports or wildlife photography, then either you have or are going to buy a 400mm f/2.8 ($12,000) and/or the 600mm f/4 ($13,000). No prosumer 200-600mm lens ($1,900) for this baby.
If that’s what you want to believe then that is what you must spend. A more open minded awareness of multiple parameters might save you $10K, but I’m not your banker.
Then there’s the vast majority of users, those who don’t care about the NFL or aspire to Nat Geo. Those who can keep their kidneys and still afford their most appropriate lenses.
Jan 27, 2021 18:29:37 #
Shooter41
Loc: Wichita, KS
David Martin wrote:
Real-time eye AF now includes humans, animals and birds.
Dear David Martin...Real-time eye focus sounds great on bird pictures I am doing now. Even with bad eyes, a blind hog finds an acorn sometimes, if he has an Alpha 1 camera to help him.
Jan 27, 2021 20:01:27 #
Jan 27, 2021 21:20:36 #
DaveyDitzer
Loc: Western PA
WillieWisconsin wrote:
Same here, no thanks! Hard to wrap my head around a $6,500 camera. What on earth makes this camera worth that much?
Nikon has been getting that kind of money for their pro level DSLRs for a few years now.
Jan 28, 2021 07:22:36 #
joer wrote:
Sony just announced their latest camera. Just awesome. 50mp sensor, 30fps, no blackout, much more. 
What is blackout?
Jan 28, 2021 11:42:00 #
joer wrote:
Sony just announced their latest camera. Just awesome. 50mp sensor, 30fps, no blackout, much more.
Fujifilm just announced their 102mp MEDIUM FORMAT compact camera for $6,000! That’s the camera professionals will drool over.
Jan 28, 2021 12:07:49 #
ggenova64 wrote:
What is blackout?
"Viewfinder Blackout is a problem in single-lens reflex (and also view cameras) where the viewfinder image is lost during the exposure- so the photographer cannot see the exact image at the moment the photograph is taken. This is caused by using the same lens for viewing as for taking."
Jan 28, 2021 12:24:58 #
davesit
Loc: Lansing, New York
ggenova64 wrote:
What is blackout?
On mirrorless cameras with EVF's (electronic viewfinders), the image on the EVF comes continuously from the CCD sensor. After you take a picture, the info from the sensor needs to be read out first into a buffer before a new picture gets fed to the EVF again. The fraction of a second that it takes results in your EVF blacking out for that duration.
Now suppose you are shooting in continuous mode trying to follow a fast moving bird or race car, those blackouts in between shots could be very distracting, making it hard to move the camera to follow the action. The Canon R5 could shoot at 20fps with very little blackout, making it the best in currently available models. The Sony A1 is claiming 30FPS without any blackout, which is groundbreaking, as is the 30FPS frame rate. Combined that with the silent shooting using the electronic shutter, you can understand why sports and wildlife photographers are so excited about this camera.
Jan 28, 2021 14:53:09 #
davesit wrote:
On mirrorless cameras with EVF's (electronic viewf... (show quote)
The frame rate and black out are not linked. All ML cameras have no block out, since they have no moving mirrors but just about all of them can not shoot at 30fps.
Jan 28, 2021 14:57:01 #
User ID wrote:
It’s not the only Leica priced non-Leica body. But... (show quote)
Yow, perhaps I'm a little slow but you're a funny dude once a person gets past the initial irritation! "plus a large steaming heap of..." I've got a lot of places I can/will use that. Thanks, but don't expect credit each use.
Jan 28, 2021 14:57:41 #
Jan 28, 2021 15:13:37 #
davesit
Loc: Lansing, New York
joer wrote:
The frame rate and black out are not linked. All ML cameras have no block out, since they have no moving mirrors but just about all of them can not shoot at 30fps.
I didn't phrase it properly. The "blackout" effect on ML's EVF's is more like a slideshow, especially when the camera is capable of shooting at high FPS.
Jan 28, 2021 15:18:45 #
User ID wrote:
If that’s what you want to believe then that is what you must spend. A more open minded awareness of multiple parameters might save you $10K, but I’m not your banker.
Then there’s the vast majority of users, those who don’t care about the NFL or aspire to Nat Geo. Those who can keep their kidneys and still afford their most appropriate lenses.
Then there’s the vast majority of users, those who don’t care about the NFL or aspire to Nat Geo. Those who can keep their kidneys and still afford their most appropriate lenses.
I am not sure what you are saying, but if you are going to buy the "best" Sony camera for $6,500, wouldn't you want the best lenses? Do you really think the 200-600mm Sony lens can match the performance of the Sony 600mm f/4? I don't shoot Sony but my friends who do, either have the 600mm f/4 after being dissatisfied with the performance of the 200-600mm or are saving up to get one. They do still occasionally use the 200-600mm but primarily when they are hiking and don't want to carry the f/4. And if you don't care about the "NFL or aspire to Nat Geo", you would not be buying a $6,500 camera. I am always amazed at what gear people have ($$$) and as far as I know, none have sold their kidneys to get them.
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