Sony A1 vs Sony A9ii & Osprey Attacks a Bald Eagle
After using the A1 for 6 months I finally filmed this comparison to the A9ii video. In the middle of my comparison the birds behind me completely took the spotlight.
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A9ii has an option to close shutter when changing lens.
@CattailChronicles
2 жыл бұрын
Oh! Good to know!
@tdawg719
Жыл бұрын
Idk why all Sony cameras over $3k don’t offer that. I get dust on my lens nearly every time I have to change a lens outdoors
A9ii got sensor protection with Firmware 2.0
@CattailChronicles
Жыл бұрын
Oh thanks!
I'm not in the Sony system but enjoyed your review. I especially enjoyed the shots of the osprey and the bald eagle. That was cool!!!
@CattailChronicles
2 жыл бұрын
They def upstaged me, hahaha.
Awesome video! I have a Sony a7r3 for perched birds, landscape, and the a9 for birds in flight! I use the 200-600 on both! I'm happy! I would love to have and a1. Maybe buy yours in five years!!!!!😳😳😳🤣
@CattailChronicles
2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a great combo!
I went with the a7iv the "baby a1". Has bird eye af ,33 mp , and shared bionz xr processor. Its a great hybrid for video too as well. I wasnt sure if i was more into stills or video and it was my first full frame camera. The cost did it for me though at only 2.5k. found out i love stills more than video and love taking wildlife pictures more and more. So now i want an a1 or maybe wait for a mark ii a1
@davidn8117
2 жыл бұрын
I agree with FRS 86, if you want a cheaper back up to the A1, the A7iv is a great option.
This is the exact review I wanted
@CattailChronicles
Жыл бұрын
Oh great!
Good video... got a subscriber... and the Osprey battle was superb 😀😀
@CattailChronicles
Жыл бұрын
Aww thanks!!
@tedsclickz2535
Жыл бұрын
@@CattailChronicles You are welcome 🤗
In the real world, it simply comes down to sensor sizes and the implications & advantages of that. Both are great cameras. The white balance on the A9ii is slightly on the warm side. Bird AF is not always that useful in my experience, but nice to have. I get closer to my subjects when using the A9ii and put a 1.4x tc on my 600mm f4. The bottom line - you get what you pay for.
@CattailChronicles
Жыл бұрын
Agreed!
There is an update where the curtain does close on the a9ii check your firmware
@CattailChronicles
Жыл бұрын
Oh awesome! Will do thanks!
To be honest I hadn't had any issue changing lens with my A9 in every weather condition, so I think it isn't so matter the sensor "saver" of the A1. For the rest, interesting video, as well as the osprey attack!!! Great!
@CattailChronicles
2 жыл бұрын
I've had my sensors cleaned and they def get dirty. Sometimes I don't notice until I'm at a high fstop and look at the blue sky areas of images. We couldn't believe we got the osprey action on camera!
@GiuseppeGessa
2 жыл бұрын
@@CattailChronicles indeed it's not a big deal having some spot in the sensor. So far I cleaned my A9's sensor only once. Have a nice day 👍
Also, once I got use to the a1’s EVF it’s really hard to go back to anything else
@CattailChronicles
Жыл бұрын
Can't live without an evf!
I'm seriously considering the A7iv for my next camera purchase. 33mpx, similar focusing system to the A1. Downside is 10fps but, honestly, my current camera body does 10fps and I can't say I've ever missed a shot because I needed a faster frame rate. Just have to check it out like you said, rent one.
@CattailChronicles
2 жыл бұрын
That camera does sound intriguing. Let us know if you try it.
@JeffandLeslie
2 жыл бұрын
@@CattailChronicles I sure will. We have a trip to the Smoky Mountains in September to, hopefully, catch the early Elk rut and do some landscape work. I won't be thinking about a new camera until after that. New camera on a trip usually does not equal great photos.
@BelarusianInUk
Жыл бұрын
A7iv has a slow non-stacked sensor. For fast moving subjects the rolling shutter will be a problem
@JeffandLeslie
Жыл бұрын
@@BelarusianInUk I will have to check that before buying. I will likely rent for a week first. I believe the rolling shutter issue is only on electronic shutter. Mechanical shouldn't be a problem but something to check out first. Thanks for the reminder.
@BelarusianInUk
Жыл бұрын
@@JeffandLeslie Original/used A9 might be a good option too
Personal question because of my snake phobia...... Have you ever been bitten?
@CattailChronicles
2 жыл бұрын
Nope!
Wish I had 6500 to drop on a camera # jealous
@CattailChronicles
Жыл бұрын
It's spendy for sure!