My Problem with Sony Cameras and... the A7RV

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00:00 Weathersealing of the A7RV and rain issues on Sony
01:44 A small frustration...
01:58 Photo examples
02:25 a mode I love on the A7RV
03:17 Why I'm upset with Sony...
05:20 What I love about this camera
06:16 Photo examples
06:51 The ergonomics finally make sense but
07:56 What is the future of cameras & photography?
08:42 Ergonomic issues on my Sony cameras
09:15 examples of photos taken with a $15 camera
09:26 more examples & join me!

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  • @Pierretlambert
    @Pierretlambert Жыл бұрын

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  • @virubabu9274

    @virubabu9274

    Жыл бұрын

    Sir, which is better between Sony a6400 and canon eos 200d mark ii for all round photography?

  • @RandumbTech
    @RandumbTech Жыл бұрын

    I bought the A7RV for the screen, EVF, and better stabilization. Having great AF is just an added benefit. For what it offers, it’s an incredible value. Zero regrets!! I will never buy another camera without a 4-way screen - it’s simply amazing to use and makes you want to go out and shoot.

  • @EasyTigerCreative
    @EasyTigerCreative Жыл бұрын

    I love sony and love using their cameras, but their lack of firmware updates to provide new features within their cameras is annoying. They literally could update most of their new cameras to have updated features but it feels like they simply choose to not do it... it's the Apple effect sadly 🙃

  • @markus7440

    @markus7440

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, Just things like focus bracketing and Long exposure should be very easy to inplement in older cameras. Object detection Autofocus might be a Problem, because IT requires more computing power.

  • @EasyTigerCreative

    @EasyTigerCreative

    Жыл бұрын

    @@markus7440 definitely! I mean sometimes the updates they give are just barely anything. Lumix from what I’ve heard really do their firmware updates so nicely to help give the best for the camera.

  • @alex-chicago-80

    @alex-chicago-80

    Жыл бұрын

    Agreed. I don't own a Sony, but we also need to also take in account the processor. The logic built into it is designed to work with the current hardware. I'm not sure that throwing a software update to previous hardware would work well or perform exactly the same.

  • @stkuj

    @stkuj

    Жыл бұрын

    Sort of, but not really... Apple still provides updates all the way back to the iPhone SE & 8 (based in iOS 16). I agree on the lack of firmware. That being said, Sony could take a page from Apple on updates (or Tesla for that matter).

  • @EasyTigerCreative

    @EasyTigerCreative

    Жыл бұрын

    @@stkuj Apple doesn’t allow updates that work best with the older phones though. That’s how they kinda force you to get a newer one sadly. I’ve seen it plenty with friends with oder phones. But true, at least they provide updates consistently haha so they got that part.

  • @buuhtendo
    @buuhtendo Жыл бұрын

    4:28 no I don't think they can do anything about it because they built in an extra chip into the A7RV for the improved AI autofocus. The A1 does not have that extra chip so it isn't possible with an update.

  • @ooharloo
    @ooharloo Жыл бұрын

    What we really need is a firmware update for the A1 to have the fully articulated screen from the RV. I’m sure it can be done! I love my RV 😄

  • @Pierretlambert

    @Pierretlambert

    Жыл бұрын

    Hahah yes please 🤣

  • @kenn6592
    @kenn65925 ай бұрын

    I upgraded to an a7rv from an a7iii. Absolutely worth the upgrade. Feels better in the hand, love the flexibility of view from the screen, the EVF, the custom buttons and focus, the lot! I did worry files would be too big, but that 60mp sensor is my favourite feature of all. I use 20, 35, 55 and 85 primes (plus 70~200 f4) and the abilty to crop the sensor gives makes them all zooms. Fabulous camera. (I don’t do video) Thanks for all the ideas your videos provide. Great work.

  • @nikuwithsoup3538
    @nikuwithsoup3538 Жыл бұрын

    Yooow thx for this man i really learn a lot on photography

  • @DavidSkok1
    @DavidSkok1 Жыл бұрын

    I have been using my A7r V with a 35mm f1.4 lens shooting video of fast moving kids at f1.4 over Christmas. I was absolutely blown away by how well the autofocus worked for video at this shallow depth of field. Young kids never keep still, and the A7r V had no problems nailing focus every time. I also own an A1, and now hardly shoot with it, as I miss the new autofocus and the new articulated screen, particularly for vertical video.

  • @wingcreator

    @wingcreator

    Жыл бұрын

    I am sure A1 MK II will have the AI and articulated screen.

  • @karmatopden3417
    @karmatopden341711 ай бұрын

    How about in low light, does R5 perform well?

  • @IchinShek
    @IchinShek Жыл бұрын

    As someone who has an A7S3, the only thing I'm kinda upset about is the Focus Breathing Compensation. I know a couple other KZreadrs have also complained about it. I hope that + animal eye can come out this year in an update. Hard to be too upset about clean 12,800 ISO though.

  • @automationintothings
    @automationintothings Жыл бұрын

    I have been using the A7R5 since day1 release to market. Its an awesome camera chosen for its Auto focus, sticking power, and image. It has not let me down and its FAR MORE than a landscape camera (PL's words), it has a quality enough for faster movement. I am counting on it.

  • @wingcreator

    @wingcreator

    Жыл бұрын

    A7R series was never just a landscape camera!

  • @movakalin5333
    @movakalin5333 Жыл бұрын

    4:34 Autofocus update for A1. This depends on the build in hardware of the A1. AFAIK A7R5 has a new AI chip dedicated for autofocus functionality. Eg. A7III never received the realtime tracking autofocus, simply because it doesn't have the hardware to handle it.

  • @SidneyDiongzon
    @SidneyDiongzon Жыл бұрын

    Glad you got to hang out with Chris!!

  • @gurpreetsinghsandhu4975
    @gurpreetsinghsandhu497510 күн бұрын

    Hello sir, how do you edit your photos by setting there exposure and other things, as i can see in this video

  • @SilatShooter
    @SilatShooter Жыл бұрын

    I thought you were going to rant on the A7RV, but as I watched the video I understood your frustration. If I had an A1 I would be upset there hasn't been a firmware update especially given the price. I picked up the A7rV and have been very pleased with it thus far. So far it feels like the first Sony camera that doesn't feel compromised (I'm not an avid video shooter) so that may be why for me. I also am pleased to have the lower resolutions as well. There are many times I don't need or want the large 61 meg files, and having 26 is plenty for less critical imaging but still plenty to make great prints.

  • @Moresco24
    @Moresco24 Жыл бұрын

    I do want to see that autofocus in something like the 33mp range of the a7iv. or include it in a new a7c with dual card slots

  • Жыл бұрын

    Are the presets suitable for Canon or only for Sony?

  • @HKFIJIHK
    @HKFIJIHK Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video! I’m noticing a slight difference in NC lot science compared to the a1, not in a negative way. Have you noticed this as well?

  • @condellmaurice8597
    @condellmaurice8597 Жыл бұрын

    Does the a7r5 work with the sony eye focus well?

  • @vampolascott36
    @vampolascott36 Жыл бұрын

    I’m heading to Tokyo in a few weeks to take pictures. I’m thinking of getting a hotel in the Shinjuku district because of all the picturesque street scenes there.

  • @jellevanthuyne1984
    @jellevanthuyne1984 Жыл бұрын

    I totally love it!

  • @chadbobby
    @chadbobby Жыл бұрын

    I firkin LOVE my A7R5 ! I got the 24-70 GM and the 100-400 GM for it and I am having a blast. This thing is such a beast and well made. It's my first Sony and I'm in love!!

  • @DalsPhotography

    @DalsPhotography

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi, have you tried this camera with birds? I was wondering how would it work with longer lenses! THank you very much in advance!

  • @danielhenzphotography
    @danielhenzphotography Жыл бұрын

    Going to Japan in 4 Weeks! Can't wait!

  • @DrZeeple
    @DrZeeple Жыл бұрын

    They are welcome to update my A9! I love my A9 for the B&W jpegs, which are better than my other Sony's and my Nikon and its downloaded profiles!

  • @snake9999
    @snake9999 Жыл бұрын

    lol u got me with the knock on wood. your still awesome man ^_^ keep it up.

  • @ForrestWest
    @ForrestWest Жыл бұрын

    With human or animal eye tracking and a large spot or zone af area on my front shutter button on my a7iv and my R7 my camera usually puts a white square on the head or often the eye of the subject before I even half press the shutter. I don't have to hit any extra tracking button or anything else almost all of the time. Once in awhile I need a single-point AF and I have it on a back button when needed. The front AF tracking almost always takes care of it.

  • @jettubby17
    @jettubby17 Жыл бұрын

    I agree Pierre. I have the A1 I was not going to order the A7V until I played around with one and the autofocus blew me away. So I ordered the A7V and in a way kind of feel ripped off that the A1 doesn't have this technology. I think they should do everything they can in a firmware upgrade but with the extra processor for the AI on the A7V, I don't know if they can. One thing I do like about the A1 better is the stacked sensor which lets me shoot and silent mode without worrying about distortion. The other day I was doing some street photography with the A7V in electronic shutter for silence and I got a lot of distortion with fast-moving subjects. So I guess the A1-2 is going to be the perfect camera where they'll try to suck 8K out of us! 😁

  • @wingcreator

    @wingcreator

    Жыл бұрын

    No companies will give us all the features as technologies cost a lot to develop. We will just be forever chasing in the next version. Sony will give us A1 MK II with all those A7RV bell and whistles.

  • @Richard.Cabeza

    @Richard.Cabeza

    Жыл бұрын

    This is the same thing in Motorcycle technology, 2024 has so many features, it lures you to buy the newest, same with mountain bikes, same with laptops, same with....

  • @kingchris5516
    @kingchris5516 Жыл бұрын

    This video made up my decision on buying this camera , thx bro for your content !!

  • @veselinvasilev9362
    @veselinvasilev9362 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @quirkworks4076
    @quirkworks4076 Жыл бұрын

    Nice combo of loving it and ranting, LOL! As a pro working for decades, I have one phrase for Sony to help them rule the world (beside "firmware updates"): voice-activated menus. Come on! Let's build some Alexa tech into our cameras so all we have to do is say "switch to spot focus" (as one example of dozens). The menus are so deep now and this would help so much with workflow!

  • @lomarvgc1580
    @lomarvgc1580 Жыл бұрын

    Sony cant add the ai auto focus into older cameras because it works with a dedicated ai processing chip but i agree you cause sony could add focus breathing comp to older camers but they refuse. Im not saying they have to update camers as far back to the original a7 but at least the current alpha camers. For example the a1 can stop getting updates when the a2 comes out.

  • @remyonlinevids
    @remyonlinevids Жыл бұрын

    I have A1 and A7RV and if I shoot people I pick my A7RV but my A1 is my workhorse because of the NO banding on silent mode

  • @andrewbrooks2001
    @andrewbrooks2001 Жыл бұрын

    The A7RV has a specific additional AI processor in conjunction with the main processor. The A1 doesn't have that additional processor, but it's still fantastic. My guess is that going forward, the higher end camera models will have the additional AI processor.

  • @TomMorterLaing
    @TomMorterLaing Жыл бұрын

    I wonder how the A7RV compares to the EOS R5 - some reviews still favour the EOS' AF, which is interesting...

  • @wingcreator

    @wingcreator

    Жыл бұрын

    Their lenses are bigger and more expensive in general. Sony GM are getting smaller and faster comparing to the other two big boys! So I think for a system as a whole, my bet to leave Canon was right with A7 / A7RII years ago.

  • @JohnDrummondPhoto
    @JohnDrummondPhoto Жыл бұрын

    The hot shoe issue has been reported by many users. In truth, that's the potential weak area for even the best sealed body. My R5 did survive a dunking in sea water once, though. But one of the FStopper guys got his D850 rinsed by a rogue wave and it totally shorted out. So, be careful out there and get a hot shoe protector if you can find one that fits.

  • @cristibaluta

    @cristibaluta

    Жыл бұрын

    that might also be the easiest to fix with a software update, they just need to ignore whatever signal comes from there

  • @JohnDrummondPhoto

    @JohnDrummondPhoto

    Жыл бұрын

    @@cristibaluta I'm no engineer but it sounds like a wiring design problem. If water does compromise the body, you want a warning before it gets bricked.

  • @bornagainsurfer4936
    @bornagainsurfer4936 Жыл бұрын

    I've watched so many videos on the A7RV and the A1. None of them help me make the choice. I am looking to get another camera body and can't decide between the two. The autofocus and screen of the RV pulls me in, but the 30 fps of the A1 brings me back. I am hoping that an updated model of the A1 comes out, with the autofocus and screen of the RV. For those that have both, which do you prefer? I shoot a lot of wildlife and surf photography, but also do some portrait and landscape stuff. What do you think Pierre?

  • @Pierretlambert

    @Pierretlambert

    Жыл бұрын

    Dang this is exactly the dilemma honestly. Especially when you take into consideration price!! Try both if you can…. I don’t always use that 30fps burst and could do with 10 in my case and get the screen and ai af - but then the video is a bit better on the a1 from what I understand (rolling read out). For sport the RV will have distortion at high speed like tennis rackets being bended see online which won’t on the a1…

  • @Needafollower

    @Needafollower

    Жыл бұрын

    And the 30fps only works on Sony glass.. limited to 15 for sigma

  • @wingcreator

    @wingcreator

    Жыл бұрын

    Actually 10FPS is plenty even for Sports and Wildlife photographers. The articulated screen and AI will come with A1 MK II. I don’t think A1 firmware update can give AI? So for now, A7RV is the best compromise.

  • @richrollin4867

    @richrollin4867

    Жыл бұрын

    Definitely the A7RV - vertical screen articulation is invaluable for landscape photography - and who really needs 30fps.

  • @bornagainsurfer4936

    @bornagainsurfer4936

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Pierretlambert thanks! That 30fps when shooting waves would be great and the better video is another thing I want. Maybe I will just have to hold out for the next generation of the A1.

  • @tomrosner3660
    @tomrosner3660 Жыл бұрын

    Hey Pierre try to shot with an older Sony camera like the a6500 and show us some tricks 😂

  • @markshirley01
    @markshirley01 Жыл бұрын

    The new screen on a A7C2 would be fantastic

  • @andyfoto620
    @andyfoto620 Жыл бұрын

    The AF is on a dedicated processor on the A7RV so A1 can't simply do a firmware update as its a hardware not software issue

  • @hollystranksphotography
    @hollystranksphotography Жыл бұрын

    Yes a firmware update for the A1 is needed please Sony. If the AF is not as good as the A7RV, as the flagship camera the A1 needs to be brought up to speed. I would also like to see focus stacking as more and more of Sony's competitors are providing it.

  • @thegeneral123
    @thegeneral123 Жыл бұрын

    It would be cool if Sony used camera user eye tracking to tell where you're looking in the viewfinder to pick the focus subject. Then expand that to a bluetooth range of sunglasses/eyeglasses that could pair to the camera and then have the option for an overlay and the ability to track where your eye is looking at and pick focus from that.

  • @BucNasty32

    @BucNasty32

    Жыл бұрын

    Not really needed as much with the AI AF in time as it will improve. The eye tracking AF like Canon is less reliable as friends have the camera and say it doesn’t work all the time.

  • @Petr388
    @Petr388 Жыл бұрын

    Dude i feel a bit of a remorse that i bought A7IV in September and did not wait for AR5, because this autofocus and improved atabilization would allow me to do much more night street foto. But i am a novice and had no clue some AR5 was coming and A7IV is still a beast so in love

  • @RiposteThis

    @RiposteThis

    Жыл бұрын

    If you can't do it with the A7iv, it's you, not the camera. Sorry to break it to you.

  • @Petr388

    @Petr388

    Жыл бұрын

    @@RiposteThis sure i can and the results are great, do not pick me up on words. Just admiring the new stabilization on the R5. I have not reached the potential of this camera anyway, cannot wait to buy some primes like 35 1.4 and 85 1.4. My only prime lens at this moment is Sony 50 mm 1.8, the best entry level glass and it is so much fun for the night street photos.

  • @alternatereality7713

    @alternatereality7713

    Жыл бұрын

    I am using A7r3 and face/eye detect tech works great there as well. I am sure it is even better on r4!

  • @Richard.Cabeza

    @Richard.Cabeza

    Жыл бұрын

    There is always the one option available... sell what you have and buy new. The price hit can be substantial on some items, but you get the latest/greatest. I do this with iPad, iPhone and MBA. I no longer keep electronic past 2 years. I've worked out the math and I'm ok with it. I forget about the cost after a few months.

  • @Petr388

    @Petr388

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Richard.Cabeza thats an interesting thought. I used to do it with mountain bikes, none would stay with me more than 2 years and the price was substantially increasing with each bike...since i ride much less this last year and i started to tilt more towards photos, i might consider using this strategy in photographic area....but with camereas they do not depreciate that fast and i rather invest in lenses than in bodies...but i think i will end up with 2 bodies anyway, i think i will start shooting events

  • @seankuhn155
    @seankuhn155 Жыл бұрын

    for the Sony a1 to get the new autofocus features, it'll have to be in an a1 mkII

  • @wingcreator

    @wingcreator

    Жыл бұрын

    Exactly

  • @greyspaniard
    @greyspaniard Жыл бұрын

    The Sony A1 is nearly 2 years old and the A7RV has new hardware (an AI processor apart from the BIONZ XR) for its AI AF. The A1 can’t get the new subject detection behavior unfortunately.

  • @jonathanalfred9847
    @jonathanalfred9847 Жыл бұрын

    The A7R5 seems tecnically amazing i just wish it had no rolling shutter when using silent electronic shnutter like the over priced A1. As far as the AI getting to where it knows where to focus. Canon already has a feature where the focusing will go to where your eye is looking when looking through the view finder. And Sony needs to copy that feature. As someone who has used an A7r lll for the last five years...i kept hearing about Sonys new ergernomics. So I went to a store to hold an A7r5 just to see how it felt in my hand ergernomicly. Expecting. To love it. But the first thing i noticed instantly is how much heavier it felt compared to my R3..it was a very noticable difference. and even though the grip is bigger. I didnt like the way it Felt in my hand. So i was disapointed. I fellt like there was even less room between my fingers on the grip and the lens. So the camera is bigger and heavier but still doesnt feel comfortable in the hand. But i loved the adjustable screen.

  • @Shawns_snapshots
    @Shawns_snapshots Жыл бұрын

    I Upgraded from the a7iv to the a1, without realising I’d be giving up good video autofocus. Hanging on for an update

  • @andrewbrooks2001
    @andrewbrooks2001 Жыл бұрын

    I use capture one to edit

  • @darkktint5974
    @darkktint5974 Жыл бұрын

    The a1 is a old camera I don't think it has the same internals as far as focus capabilities so how is a firmware update going to help. The a7rv has a new update because they are trying to compete with canons autofocus which is far superior verses their older cameras including the A1 that's the reason for the new features. I'm quite sure moving forward the newer cameras will have this new AF feature.

  • @SimeonKolev
    @SimeonKolev Жыл бұрын

    7RM3 died on me from 1 drop of sea water :). It was a small splash, a couple of water drops hit the camera - one drop goes on the cable for the screen, went inside and the main board was dead. Good thing I had insurance because it is an expensive fix. So - splash and rain are fine if you are careful but sea water is much more conductive and I will not risk it to gi near sea water without at least a simple plastic bag.

  • @BucNasty32
    @BucNasty32 Жыл бұрын

    I have loved this camera and zero regrets. Genuinely haven’t found anything I dislike or want more. This camera is as complete as it gets.

  • @dkastra26
    @dkastra2610 ай бұрын

    i had both and the a1 colors are so bad against the a7iv and rv

  • @kh1188ish
    @kh1188ish Жыл бұрын

    Ok, hate you right now. My new year resolution was “no new gear”. You’re making that very hard! 😉 that aside, great video!

  • @Ken.s.Snapshots
    @Ken.s.Snapshots Жыл бұрын

    The button on my A1 gets stuck often too so I just left it unlocked

  • @marcp.1752
    @marcp.1752 Жыл бұрын

    I only wished for, the original A7/R would have had that decent weathersealing..back into 2013.

  • @crank6868
    @crank6868 Жыл бұрын

    The A1M2 will be the perfect camera. The 50mpx stacked sensor with the AI (Autofocus) + Screen 😍 But I am very happy with my A7M4 and A7R5 😁

  • @c73w
    @c73w2 ай бұрын

    If you used the canon r3 which is not their flagship as they say (so what beast will be your flagship Canon!) has something in the viewfinder which sees your eye on what it is focusing!

  • @davidvictory9764
    @davidvictory9764 Жыл бұрын

    I have the gh5 so having this would be a dreaamm

  • @Richard.Cabeza

    @Richard.Cabeza

    Жыл бұрын

    me too... and every time something new comes out I want to sell it.... several years on I still use it, but I'm not a video shooter...lol

  • @AnirudhHu
    @AnirudhHu Жыл бұрын

    Am I the only one who likes the RAW shots a lot more than the processed shots in this video?

  • @sofotographic

    @sofotographic

    Жыл бұрын

    🤔

  • @kanaheiusagi

    @kanaheiusagi

    Жыл бұрын

    Same, some of the processed shots just have too much detail or "HDR" look, especially the backlit businessman shot

  • @Pierretlambert

    @Pierretlambert

    Жыл бұрын

    Always depends on tastes :)

  • @Pierretlambert

    @Pierretlambert

    Жыл бұрын

    That was a tough one on the edit I wasn’t sure to either crush my shadows or pull them….!

  • @elwick_photo
    @elwick_photo Жыл бұрын

    Sony need to get better at their firmware feature updates, or better at releasing a generation of cameras together so there's a reasonable tiering to their cameras. Like the a1 was cool, but immediately the a7iv had a new focusing feature the a1 didn't, and the the a7rv with it's ai chip 🤷‍♂️

  • @marcusgregory9571
    @marcusgregory9571 Жыл бұрын

    Pierre you know it’s a AI chip in there right? We’re all gonna have to wait for the next in line from those specific cameras. I wish my a7iv’s had it but I’m cool either way.

  • @Battlem0nk

    @Battlem0nk

    Жыл бұрын

    I believe Sony can update the A1 to do better subject detection AF without the AI chip. But..... all future cameras will likely have the AI chip. Sony isn't going to spend extra resources writing code to make it work in prior cameras. Waste of resource from their POV. Better off focusing on new A1ii development etc. Though there are other great simple software features that the A1 should being their flagship....

  • @Pierretlambert

    @Pierretlambert

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeap. As mentioned below they can still make updates from speaking to engineers working on these not only in AF but also in ibis algorithms. Let’s not mention menus and breathing compensation 🥲🥲🥲

  • @marcusgregory9571

    @marcusgregory9571

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Pierretlambert Yes it’s crazy to me that they haven’t added breathing comp or focus mapping to the A1 and it’s the main reason I’m waiting on a Mark ii because the flagship should have EVERY feature from all the cameras especially at $6500 smh. Hopefully they do the right thing because it definitely made me not get one and another A7iv for my second body.

  • @Battlem0nk

    @Battlem0nk

    Жыл бұрын

    @@marcusgregory9571 all this boils down to resources & money. Sony can do it, but do they want to? IMO, don't think their firmware team is that big. They're better off working on the latest upcoming product than going back to the dozens of legacy models. Add features would each need time testing, quality checking, updating documentation and support etc. Cost resources and time that takes away new development. If Sony only released 1-2 models every 3 years it would be in the better interest to update firmware frequently. But, they pump out so many models every year.

  • @wingcreator

    @wingcreator

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Battlem0nk Business is business. Sony should not firmware update too often, otherwise, who is going ti buy new cameras? A1 is two years old, time to bring on A1 MK II!

  • @user-ef6li1xw8l
    @user-ef6li1xw8l3 ай бұрын

    Where are you based if you are where I think you are we should meet up for a photoshoot

  • @elmegade3
    @elmegade3 Жыл бұрын

    People are missing the point here. Yes, the A1 has hardware limitations yet Sony refuses to drop the price of its flagship camera which in many aspects is inferior to the A7RV. The A1 should be adjusted in price to reflex that.

  • @REMY.C.
    @REMY.C. Жыл бұрын

    It's really insane to not care about the customers to a point that a lesser model is more performant than a 2 or 3 times more expensive one that is absolutely not that old. De la fidélisation de clientèle au ras des pâquerettes.

  • @patrickjean-philippe7679

    @patrickjean-philippe7679

    4 ай бұрын

    C’est très clair mais c’est la façon dont Sony gère… A priori le A1 et S3 auront un firmware update en Mars 2024…

  • @scottsfowler
    @scottsfowler Жыл бұрын

    The Ordinary Filmmaker just released a video claiming there is an update coming to the A1 to address this exact issue. Hopefully it is true

  • @houserhythm
    @houserhythm Жыл бұрын

    You can change the exif data en masse with exif tool and it takes a few seconds to do hundreds of files. It's literally a non issue - just keep the command with an asterisk instead of the file name in a text doc, copy it when needed and execute in the folder you want to change: r. click on folder - open in terminal - paste - enter... wait 10 seconds and done. And the AF from RV isn't in A1 because it uses hardware that the A1 doesn't have. Would you prefer if they keep new tech just for the flagship release? Then the A1 still wouldn't have it, but the RV would also be a worse camera. Nobody wins...

  • @commentforthealgo5383
    @commentforthealgo538311 ай бұрын

    photographers make the best models

  • @junichinomura4810
    @junichinomura4810 Жыл бұрын

    sony last best support for firmware updates are sony a9 and sony a9II, except for that two units from the year they are the ultimate high end flagship sony mirrorless camera sony stop updating firmware for their cameras, if you want new features buy new camera and they will added also new hardware features like screen multi purpose on that sony a7R5 and the A.I. chipset on it, that sony a1 lack of that`s why I don`t think they will get update firmware from sony maybe they are working on the sony a1 mark 2 right now 😅

  • @okamotoa
    @okamotoa Жыл бұрын

    Tokyo!?

  • @jamesrhynard287
    @jamesrhynard287 Жыл бұрын

    I feel like they AI tracking is cool but I think it’s over kill feel like I wasn’t having to work at getting the shot. Party why I sold my a7iv to move to Fuji I love the tac-tile feel of adjusting ISO, SS, and F-stop

  • @chriss2295
    @chriss2295 Жыл бұрын

    The additional chip in the A7R V Is the difference. Firmware are essentially instructions for the chips. For sure future cameras will have this Ai chip.

  • @seek3n
    @seek3n Жыл бұрын

    Sigh... my a7r2 after 7 years still feels good. 7 yrs later they still couldn't increase the video performance vs canon r5

  • @freerangesam457
    @freerangesam457 Жыл бұрын

    Honestly I’d be happy if they just updated the creative profiles and added grain

  • @DavidLGood
    @DavidLGood Жыл бұрын

    The A1 doesn't have a dedicated chip/processor for auto focus. That's why it doesn't have the same capability of the 7RV. There are things they can add, but let's face it -- SONY is in the business of making MONEY. I have a feeling that all cameras that have been out there for a while will never see some of these updates (focus breathing, focus mapping, additional audio focus modes, etc.) not because they can't put them in there, but because they're waiting to include those features in NEW models coming out. Why would they constantly give existing customers all the latest and greatest updates (that firmware will support) for FREE when they can make people wait and then pay another $4,000 for a newer camera WITH those updates (and new features)? I'm waiting for a camera company to realize that they could sell these upgrades via PAID firmware updates, or maybe one day they'll attempt a "subscription" model for new features via firmware (bug fixes would still be free, hopefully). I shrug at the thought of subscriptions (I hate them, and avoid them)... but PAYING for added features via firmware update would be better than holding out for a whole new camera body every 4 years. Pay-for-updates might attract more consumer/prosumer adopters, while a new camera body every 4 years is more reserved for your professional class shooters.

  • @Phillz
    @Phillz Жыл бұрын

    Every sony model ( mirorless camera or cam coder) have this stupid problem with the hot shue when water goes inside it. I have the same problem on my Sony PXW-Z190 Handheld Camcorder and it's a real pain in the as*. They should make a menu setting from where you can turn this thing off

  • @antonijapek
    @antonijapek Жыл бұрын

    I wish I could just walk around and talk with my camera :D

  • @sidehustlers336
    @sidehustlers336 Жыл бұрын

    I love my A7ivs. I think 33 mp is a sweet spot for me.

  • @crank6868

    @crank6868

    Жыл бұрын

    I wish the M mode on the R5 would be 33 instead of 26 but 26 is also fine. Better then the 15 or want it is on the IV

  • @sidehustlers336

    @sidehustlers336

    Жыл бұрын

    @@crank6868 26 is great. I would be totally ok with 24 or 26. The 33 just gives me room to crop since I’m still a beginner

  • @ms02407
    @ms02407 Жыл бұрын

    They need to put out a firmware update for the A1 asap

  • @wingcreator

    @wingcreator

    Жыл бұрын

    AI is a new chip. Firmware update will not give AI function.

  • @ms02407

    @ms02407

    Жыл бұрын

    @@wingcreator i didnt say it would

  • @ElMacho0423
    @ElMacho0423 Жыл бұрын

    Sounds like a rant of why you love the 7R5 😂

  • @sgpork
    @sgpork Жыл бұрын

    My only complaint about Sony cameras are their LCD screen is still low res compare to the market... other than that.. there is really nothing to complaint about.. for me at least.

  • @vladibarraza

    @vladibarraza

    Жыл бұрын

    There's always a compromise. Higher resolution would have a negative impact on battery life.

  • @christianwhan9935
    @christianwhan9935 Жыл бұрын

    I have the A7R V and bro going from a7 iii it’s absolutely amazing!

  • @MARZILLI
    @MARZILLI Жыл бұрын

    Soon youll point press the shutter once and the camera will take 3-5 photographs in the fame with various targets in and out of focus. ❤

  • @photomaker4502
    @photomaker4502 Жыл бұрын

    Two different hardware. I don't think you can fix the focusing by a firmware update.

  • @steffenrosmus9177
    @steffenrosmus9177 Жыл бұрын

    Not to mention there crappy design and software menu. Have you ever tried to clean up an Sony after an hard field trip? Tried Sony for 3 months Backup and returned completely back to Canon.

  • @apivarnyik6684
    @apivarnyik6684 Жыл бұрын

    a7RV has a dedicated AI processor. There is no firmware update what can replace that. If they do the same thing in cameras which doesn't have that dedicated AI processor it will be so slow which makes the autofocus unreliable.

  • @ericzedd
    @ericzedd Жыл бұрын

    The AI focus already exists in the iPhone with prores/Raw images. The iPhone saves them as .dng and produces a "focusmap" on the picture of the subject, even including the objects they interact with. Ty Cheng has a great video about it. :)

  • @skatetoexplorevideos2477
    @skatetoexplorevideos247729 күн бұрын

    Pic 2:09 looks good without editing.

  • @Peterogen
    @Peterogen2 күн бұрын

    ❤❤❤

  • @davidwallace8980
    @davidwallace898010 ай бұрын

    Why would an older camera like the A1 have AF features that didn't exist when it was produced? Who adds new features to older models with firmware update. You bought the camera as is at the time of purchase. Only bug fixes would be expected by a reasonable person. These complaints are just childish!

  • @greasyflight6609
    @greasyflight660910 ай бұрын

    I still think the Sony A7S III is the best buy...groundbreaking tech imo

  • @marcamalia4136
    @marcamalia4136 Жыл бұрын

    A1 Mark ii will have everything the rv has,

  • @v_stands_for_value124
    @v_stands_for_value124 Жыл бұрын

    If u got the A1 there's no reason to buy the A7RV, I like it but 6fps feels like my friend's canon reflex

  • @brabecjakub
    @brabecjakub Жыл бұрын

    They do it on purpose i believe. Just for reason to push new cameras out. A1 is not necessary, R5 could be the best weapon. I have old a7iii and lack of features within new firmware drives me crazy. I don't want to invest more into a7iv or a7r5 when i see this approach.

  • @djrease7354
    @djrease7354 Жыл бұрын

    Sony AI has a separate dedicated processor chip in the A7RV…they will have to add the AI to chip to the next release A1 (A2?)… lol… I hope the next A1 has the AI chip with a global electronic shutter!!!

  • @sanchoop8110
    @sanchoop8110 Жыл бұрын

  • @AR-vf7vg
    @AR-vf7vg6 ай бұрын

    Battery draining issues anybody ? My new A7RV runs out off juice after 2.5 H of customizing in the menu (and monitor, not the finder), and the whe body (and batterieS) get very warm. Or do you think that's normal ?

  • @halvorevensen1840
    @halvorevensen1840 Жыл бұрын

    AI Autofocus will not come to the A1 because it does not have a dedicated AI chip like in the A7RV so I am afraid you must sell your A1 ;)

  • @Petr388
    @Petr388 Жыл бұрын

    Dude you obviously love it, you literally mentioned zero negatives about the camera (few weeks missing support of raw files from Adobe does not count) you even put A7R5 to the piedestal of Sony cameras! Only sport shooting photographers shouls look elsewhere

  • @Richard.Cabeza

    @Richard.Cabeza

    Жыл бұрын

    Depending on the sport... I'd add.

  • @wingcreator
    @wingcreator Жыл бұрын

    A1 Mark II will have AI. A1 will not (I think not a firmware update can give you AI?)

  • @GamingInfested
    @GamingInfested Жыл бұрын

    just looking my a7ii hoping she can auto focus like younger bros xD

  • @citywalkwithme
    @citywalkwithme Жыл бұрын

    ❤❤