Sony Alpha One (1 Viewer)

[49bentley]

Does anyone have any real world experience with the new Sony Alpha One camera?

 

[49bentley]

It's been about a week since I got my Alpha 1. Spent quite a bit of time setting up the camera for bird photography (very easy menu system). Have been going out and taking bird pics. Amazing. The Bird AF is amazing. While it's not perfect, it's close. It truly does lock on to a bird's eye. The AF is fast even when using a 2x TC with a Sony 400mm 2.8. Haven't run into noise issues at higher ISO. Would definitely recommend Sony Alpha 1.

 

[Andy Hall]

I ordered this after it had been out of stock everywhere, and managed to get one just before a trip to the Shetlands. I'm still getting used to its capabilities, but I'm having fun with it so far. I had previously been using the A9, which I'll keep and get a smaller lens to use for hoverflies. The A1 is definitely a step up. I like the fact that it supports lossless raw, which saves on disk space. I've not used the full 30 fps second functionality yet, but will look forward to doing so, when the opportunity arises. Note: the diver and the phalarope were taken in very poor light on Fetlar, when the island was bathed in dense haar for the whole day.



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[49bentley]

Great pics. The picture quality using the A1 is incredible. I have a 400mm 2.8 and a 2x tc permanently attached for bird pics. The Sony lense is so sharp.

 

[Andy Hall]

Great pics. The picture quality using the A1 is incredible. I have a 400mm 2.8 and a 2x tc permanently attached for bird pics. The Sony lense is so sharp.

Thanks. Yes, my aim is to get the 600mm f4 but just don't have the cash! Still, the results with the 200-600mm f6.3 are still more than acceptable.

 

[49bentley]

Sorry, I meant that all Sony glass seems to be exceptional. So much so that using a tc I don't notice any pic degradation. Something I didn't find when using Canon glass (ie 100-400mm mk II) with tc.

 

[CurtMorgan]

I have both the Sony a9ii and now the A1. The flexible-spot tracking and the bird-eye detection on the A1 is amazing. The 30 f/s and the 50 megapixels also put the A1 in a whole new league of mirrorless cameras. I took the photo below today with the A1 + sony 200-600mm today. Yes there bird-eye detect was working even on this male RTHU.

 

[Andy Hall]

Yes, I should have said, the bird's eye detection on the A1 works 95% of the time, even often on flying birds.

 

[MKinHK]

Just found this unbelievable youtube clip by a Korean photographer showing a sequence filmed with the A1 and 600 prime of two Peregrines with a freshly caught Red-necked Phalarope. It is put together from stills in a continuous burst. Blew my mind!

 

[KC Foggin]

A fabulous video of these Peregrines MK!

 

[49bentley]

Amazing video. Also amazing camera.

 

[Bafty]

I ordered this after it had been out of stock everywhere, and managed to get one just before a trip to the Shetlands. I'm still getting used to its capabilities, but I'm having fun with it so far. I had previously been using the A9, which I'll keep and get a smaller lens to use for hoverflies. The A1 is definitely a step up. I like the fact that it supports lossless raw, which saves on disk space. I've not used the full 30 fps second functionality yet, but will look forward to doing so, when the opportunity arises. Note: the diver and the phalarope were taken in very poor light on Fetlar, when the island was bathed in dense haar for the whole day.



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Bird Image quality looks great, personally as a "static" I would prefer a lens a little wider to reduce the dof but should be good for flight shots if you can hold 2kgs

 

[49bentley]

Great pics. Enjoy your new toy. Just came back from Panama on a birding trip. Camera was amazing. It's so quiet.

 

[Andy Hall]

Some recent A1 close ups and full framers.

 

[49bentley]

Awesome pics.

 

[Malsam]

I switched a system because of this body...but I guess the rest are just as worthy in their field. Go borrow and try 1...if you can appreciate it and enjoyed the features, you can justify the price tag already