UPDATE: The Sony a1 WILL close the shutter when in silent mode, but you have to change an extra setting I didn't know about - MENU → (Shooting) → [Shutter/Silent] → [Silent Mode Settings] → Target Function settings → Shutter When Pwr Off. Set that to "Not Target", obviously. Maybe that's the default and I screwed it up?

Number 6 of what i hate: the sound of this video

Tony - *nitpicks about the Sony A1* Sony - *sends agents to destroy Tony's audio*

Is that a Sony cordless mic you’re using? If so, add it to the list

5 things I HATE about some Northrup videos: The audio issues, audio issues, audio issues, audio issues and audio issues.

Good info Tony, some issue with the audio not a complaint just letting you know.

sound is entirely strange, music doesn't help either...

Must be a very, very good camera if Tony had to grasp at this many straws to find 5 things. Back in the day, these "5 things" videos used to be much more substantial.

I have the same list of mine: 1) price 2) price 3) price 4) price 5) price

You can set a button to change monitor brightness. Try the sunny weather mode, works great

I kind of feel like this serves as a time stamp of watching Tony slowly slip into insanity. In the video I’m already starting to hear voices, I’m guessing, he hears on a regularly basis. DONT LISTEN TO THE VOICES TONY!! 😂

Okay those 5 points are all very minor except the last one, so this confirms this is a great camera. #1 : UI, ok that's a personal preference, at least this is the most customizable camera ever #2 : shutter closing, user error: Silent Mode is NOT electronic shutter mode, it means "everything is silent", and that's why it's not closing the shutter because that would produce some sound. Just don't use the silent mode and use the electronic shutter, problem solved. #3 : not always 30fps, well of course, there is another requirement being: "you need to know what you're doing", and obviously if the shutter speed is too low, then the max fps will be lower, it's quite obvious. #4 : pixel shift useless, so don't use it, problem solved #5 : awful screen, that's the only valid complaint actually, yes the screen is not great but at least it has the best EVF ever, so you just need to start using the EVF more

It' an interesting video, but the audio made me wanna cry.

Dude the audio voice overlap is like Missy Elliot telling me "I put my thang down, flip it and reverse it Ti esrever dna ti pilf nwod gnaht ym tup i" Holy Cheese Balls!! lol

Tony - All the hate you said about A1 sounded like a Girl friend tells about her boy friend and at the end the hate speech converts to a love note :)

So if you are switching from another system and didnt have lenses for either, what do you go with as a hybrid shooter now, the Alpha 1 or the Canon R5

Hi Tony, I see you have the 50/1.2 lens on the camera. Which system is fastest A1 + GM50/1.2 or R5 + RF50/1.2? You have often explained the need for two card slots in cameras when doing pro work. How long can A1 and R5 shoot to both memory cards?

This is the A1's FIRST version. So they may improve it in the next generation. Every camera will be different and some compromises will result in a balance that is favorable for some and unfavorable for others. Thank you for pointing those things out that may get overlooked and may be important to some. And yeah, we've all noticed the problem with the price. Hope they fix it soon.

Tony's sulking as he's no longer invited to the party, Sony stopped sending him gear to review.

Every time when you have to change the settings you have to go to the menu as there is no short cut buttons like those on Nikon camera. If you get used to Nikon camera it is hard to use Sony a 1 but what I hate to use Nikkon Z9 is just that it is not much heavier to carry around especially when you have to hike in mountain for landscape photography. If Nikon Z9 could be as light as that of Sony a1, there should be more buyers who were Nikkon users before but wished to upgrade there gears. Sony A 1 is not good in landscape photography as far as images quality is concerned in comparison with Nikon camera D850 or Z 7 II.

Hi Tony! What mic are you using? Sounds great so far. Appreciate your content. Looks like that flip screen is useless.

Sensor readout speed of A1 is 10 times faster than R5, so that's not counted as "little bit faster" as how you say .

Interesting video, is the "echo sound" effect intentional for emphasizing maybe some concepts as per example at 5'32"?

Hello brother. I need help. So basically I was changing lenses and a little bit of spit got on my shutter that was covering the sensor on my A7IV, It evaporated but left a dark little smudge i can still see on the shutter. Images still come out fine. Is there a way to safely, properfly clean the shutter? Thank you .

Is that youtube butchering your audio, or did you have problems in recording and production that caused all that glitching?

Concerning pixel shift, I wonder if mounting the tripod on a sandbox would keep the camera stable. Sandboxes were used for homebrew laser holography for that purpose.

Even though I'm a Sony shooter I think you need to do a video explaining why you are purchasing an a1 because every video I've seen from you seems to indicate that the canon is better across the board. Better AF, FPS, user interface. All the a1 seems to have going for it is an electronic shutter. Are you just too deep into the sony system?

Well, the focussing of the Canon camera you used wasn't that good.. And the focus breathing while showing the Sony memory card was quite a lot. Which lens was it?

Are my ears Tripping? The sound is mental!

what’s going on with your mic?

I wish Sony brought back the articulating screen of the a77 & a99 SLT cameras. Those were clutch!

Does this A1 model also loose the shoot settings when you swap or have a battery die??

haven't you said that the 1080p is enough? why 4k, I think all the audio problems are related to this, from the editing process, not the actual mice or the camera

I don't have an a1, but I do have a very simple (and totally obvious, IMO) request for Sony's user interface designers: Can they please make the Playback key serve as a Back function when navigating the menu system? I know the Menu key already does that, but it's annoying to always have to go to your left hand (or cross your right hand over to the left side of the camera) for such a commonly-used operation. And make this improvement available on existing cameras via firmware update, please.

It's pricey but every point is taken to the extreme. The e shutter isn't a little faster than the r5, the readout is over 4x as fast. The keeper rate for moving subjects is much higher than the r5 as the af system is the best that exists. It has almost as much DR as the a7R IV which means it's great for landscape, and the snr is really good too meaning your can do indoor work. This is just ckickbait crap , he essentially admits that at the end saying oh yeah, I'll buy one.

What are you doing differently with your production process? The audio hasn’t been ok in the past few videos.

Yup, greatest camera I have ever owned. I had a Canon 5DSR and a Phase One 645 and various Blackmagic and Panasonic GH series. I say had because we shoot on A1’s now, and enjoy shooting and post SOOOO much more.

Being a nitpicking A-Hole to move the camera industry forward. I can respect that. Thanks Tony.

Audio really bad, re-upload?

Tony, what is causing the sound glitches? Every minute or two your voice doubles. Mostly it is slight, other times more noticeable. A7S3 has audio problems?

I guess several of those issues were part of the initial release software, because I do not see half of the things you mentioned. Also, there is a simple setting in Silent Mode settings to address one of them (the shutter).

"My house moves too much" 🤣🤣🤣

I love your books. You got me started on Photography. I think you should watch Mark Galer’s setup guide and reconsider.

Enjoyed the video and the birds on the feeder behind you. I bought the Canon R6 on your recommendation and the rf 800mm I am getting the best wildlife photos I have ever taken

I love the rant. The passion, the energy. Jared Polin way. Just add like visual aids ( the boards that show what you talk about so we can fast forward to it later.) I love the video over all.

I totally agree that the A1 should have a built in GPS. The phone app is a pain to use for this.

Tony, I’m fixing to buy the A1, do you (or anyone) know if recent FW changed any of these “issues”?

How are you liking that 50mm f/1.2 you have on it? I am tempted to sell my Sony Zeiss ZA 50mm f/1.4 to upgrade to it. Just waiting to see a good comparison.

I just HATE 1 thing... I don´t have it :(

Can’t believe you actually posted this

Shouldn't you turn off stabilization when on a tripod? Would that solve the pixel-shift problem?

Right on, buddy! You mentioned a few key areas such as using the CFExpress Type A card instead of the Type B card!!!! Also the high price tag for things most of us don't need. The rest of the items are kind of nitpicking to me. Also you forgot to mention the poor high ISO noise performance. It's not quite on par with the R5, let along the rest of the flagship DSLR bodies.

You're the first KZfaqr I've seen to ask for what I've always wanted: cameras that let you choose a flippy vs tilt screen version! It should be as simple as black vs. silver. I'm a tilt screen guy, but I get all the flippy screen guys, and it's practically a dealbreaker for both of us, so why should we have to parse every new great camera as buyable/not-buyable due to that? Give us both! Thank you.

Did he really say he doesn't know anyone who doesn't use an iPhone? Like I know in the US apple is the most popular phone, but there are still A LOT of Android users here. And most of the world uses Android. So I would say that feature DOES exist

Good review. Can't wait for the A2

What about the a9 ii mirrorless how does that compare and if you have is it worth the upgrade money to the a 1

I would love Geo Tagging. However, GPS in camera has issues. It has to be always on so drains the battery. If not always on has to find satellites every time you power on the camera. A better solution would be to create a Garmin Connect IQ App and have the ability for the camera to connect to a Garmin device. More accurate, more reliable, and lower power.

Well done Tony, love your camera reviews, Nobody does them better than you and Chelsea. And I value content over audio quality.

Priceless! Hope they continue to listen to customers and improve.

Disappointed that xqd/cfexpress type b aren't in more cameras. I have them for my nikon d4 and was hoping to use them which ever camera I upgraded to. But no mirrorless has a dual slot with the same cards

Sad thing is that Tony is right 😰 I remember his similar video about Sony A7Riv which I bought and sold later and Tony’s reasons were correct. Now, I ordered this A1 and hope to be happy with it 🙈

Thank you for this video, there are indeed many advanced features in the A1, and many who loved them. I appreciate your viewpoint, specially because you are representing me - the consumer, and while I don’t need 30fps, or 8K video, I need a better screen, better ergonomics, better user interface, better build and a better price. So I won’t be switching from Nikon to Sony, but I will buy an R5. Thank you for the impartiality.

Tony, I'm on the fence about Nikon Z711 or Canon R5. (I have a slew of Nikon gear). Do you think Nikon will continue to improve the Z7 focusing going forward, or has it reached a development plateau on that model. Thanks

I’m considering buying one today great video thanks for the insight

5 things you hate about the a1. 1. It's not canon 2. It's not canon 3. It's not canon 4. It's not canon 5. It's not canon

I like the look of the A1, but will stick to A7Riv and A9ii and wait for the A1ii I think that will justify the expense and probably deliver enough of a change to warrant the upgrade.

Link to your awesome strap?!

I agree with all your points, But the price is the main issue I hate about the camera. after four years Sony finally updated the A9 with a new sensor and view finder. so the price should be like an updated A9ll. so maybe $4900. not $6500. and I think even at $4900 it should have a top of the line back touch screen that you can see in bright light. and that pulls out in portrait orientation. the A1 is not a huge and heavy dual grip camera. and it shouldn't be priced like one. I might've considered buying it at $4500 dollars. but at $6500 I will be sticking with my A7r lll. and actually the price of the A1 has made me think allot about switching brands again. but I hate how huge and heavy the new Canon 85 f1.2 L is. and Nikon is just not up to par with the focusing. and I also hate how huge and heavy the Nikon 50 f1.2 is. so at least Sony has the way smaller and lighter 50 f1.2 GM and the really small and light 55 f1.8. and the 630g Sigma 85 f1.4 art. I guess all three companies have things I like and things I don't like. but the price of the A1 is way to high, but I know people try to justify it by talking about the price of flagship cameras. but like I said. its just an updated A9.

Tony, I love how you and Chelsea dissect camera equipment, test and verify specs. I am sure I have saved thousands watching your videos, but at the end of each camera video, I love my Canon R5 more and more. Lol

I don't know a single photographer who shoots Sony with the iPhone.

LOL. Always amazing how strongly you word your opinions on the other side of the world ;-) Fair criticisms on marketing vs reality. But do you really HATE a product if you are not happy with features you rarely use, like pixel shift. Makes me happy, nevertheless as an R5 shooter. Except for the missing GPS that is indeed the same sad picture on the Canon side. Loved in my 6dmk2, get it to work OK via smartphone, but keep forgetting to use it and have no GPS info any more.

What did you use to film this video

Tony, you are too emotional in this video, seems like Sony has stop sending you the gears for review!

Not gonna lie I feel your videos are going down hill.... started with Chelsea's review of the different zoom lenses when she banged them around the trunk and then shot 1 handed with huge lenses.... that seems lazy. Now this where you complain about things that the real pros have no issues with

Hi Tony, I just watched Mark Galer's latest video on the A1 and he took a couple of shots at you without naming you. I am not planning to buy this camera unless and until it's on the used market, if at all. It's overkill for what I do. I respect your reviews, but I also respect Galer's reviews, even though he's a Sony ambassador. You both know what you're talking about. I would love to see you and Galer talking through these issues on a program. I doubt you'd come to an agreement, but it would be good to see you discussing the camera at length. I think we would all learn from it.

Did you record this audio through Sony's phone app?

Second straight video with bad sound. This time, sporadic echo. WTH, Tony? Also, I'm surprised you didn't mention the lens release button being between the lens and grip. Chris Nichols disconnected the lens at least once by accident, just like you did.

Feeling better about my Nikon D6

Absolutely right about all the quirks of A1! Thank you !

None of these really seem to be problems to me, at least not ones I've experienced but I use a different model. I think a lot of these come down to the difference between using a camera for a bit and owning the camera and mastering it as well as different people having different needs and preferences. As for the specs that can't be achieved unless certain settings are on, every manufacturer seems to have that. I think it might grow on you a bit if you owned it. Maybe it would be your favorite and maybe not but I can't believe you would hate it. So far professional photographers seem to like it, even in bright sunlight. I think this is the first bad review I've seen on it, we all have different needs and preferences though. The only con for me is the incredibly high price, you spend several thousand dollars BEFORE you even buy lenses or accessories. This makes it inaccessible to many photographers.

My list 1. It will not switch to APSC mode while recoding video. 2. It does not have clear image zoom like my A7iii and A7siii. 3. The low resolution monitor is unforgivable. Btw, I own this camera and I use it daily for video. I don’t take many photos with it.

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I really like videos showed in their original raw unedited format. Tony you had stated in your earlier videos. That some of your videos a produced with cameras with smaller sensors. Was this video produced with a camera. With a small sensor! If not what camera was used?

What's those specs on the camera rear display ?

After complaining for about 13 minutes, you said: "I think it's the greatest overall camera ever made." And you plan to buy one. If you had conceded that at the beginning, your legitimate gripes would have been more credible. Thank you.

Wow 😂 being a Nikon user I’m loving this 😂

Superb assessment! thank you very much!

Nothing is perfect. It is just very good. I thought of getting a Fujifilm GFX100s instead of a Sony A1, but the Fuji lens prices are eye-wateringly high and I think that 50 mp is enough for a landscape camera. I had planned to get the Fuji with a couple of lenses and keep my A9, but moving between systems will always be expensive. I believe, despite its flaws, the A1 will be a better all-rounder and paradoxically cheaper.

Pixelsgift is soooo not useless I use it on the a7r4 literally every day. It really isn’t that bad. It’s just that it’s only useful for still things like product photography, still life, and photographing artworks.

Tony tell me how you really feel! 😂🤣😁

Your audio is awesome!!!! 💙💙💙💙

the problem i have with the canon r5 is the overheating this is THE absolute dealbreaker. I work as a freelancer and sometimes i have to do photos and sometimes videos and sometimes i need a b cam that simply runs through a recording of a interview ... and then there is the messed up canon mounts while you can invest in emount lenses and basically can use it with th smallest mirrorless sony cameras and the fx9 and fx6 with canon, some cameras still ahve the ef mount some the new mount this is just messed up. the r5c will be maybe more usable but they need to update their whole line of cameras asap imo ...

Sorry Tony, I normal like your videos even when we don't see eye to eye as engineers/photographers but in this one it just looks like your were looking for something to do. (and yes I do own an A1) I like you used to own Nikon but for a lot of reasons I sold off everything and went over to Sony when the A7R4 came out. But unlike you I can't afford to keep swapping brands (like over to Canon) because I'm not a pro and making money at it. Even if I liked the R5 I think the number of flaws that you accept for the price is more than Sony. For one thing I could care less about a flippy screen as I don't blog. In fact I'm not that much about video but just like with high end TVs and computers you have to take things you don't need to get the ones you care about. In this case I care about landscapes and wildlife photography.

It's a technical profesional beast don't get one if you can't afford or handle it ! Save the money or wait for the niggle removal updates ! I had to watch to see if you came up with a serious problem. Thanks for the reassuring video only had it three weeks now finding it awesome for my wildlife photography ! The problem is everyone in photography expects perfection these days, when the competition catches up the price and glitches will reduce !

I bought an A1 last week and laughed hard because most of the complaints you mentioned is correct, especially GPS and title screen problems. Thank you for your review.

Ok, good review, but honestly, I don’t understand why KZfaq reviewers keep coming back with the screen that does not flip out to the side, or that is useless under the sun. Why is it a drawback when one can use the Imaging Edge mobile software with a smartphone or an iPad. I use my Sony a7RII with a iPad mini all the time and it is way better than having a flip out screen, since I can walk around the camera with the iPad, see the camera image on the iPad from anywhere around the camera and release the shutter from the iPad!! And don’t tell me that one cannot do bird photography with an iPad, because no one will do it with a screen flipped out to the side either. For bird photography, the viewfinder is the way to go and there is no problem with it. But for any type of photography that one would do with a flip out screen (landscape, portrait, studio, etc), an iPad with the Imaging Edge software is a bloody good way to go.

Are there 5 things that you hate about the Canon R5?

If you buy a 6500$ body camera, you HAVE to learn and memorise how your tool works... It's not being nerdy, it's about to be a PROFESSIONAL. It get a pass if you are an enthusiast because it's not your main focus, but i think this camera is not for them... If you want to go semi-pro or pro (especially the latter), you have to learn about the capability of your tools, what they can do on this or that settings or environment. Come on Tony... don't be this guy : "nerds are aliens because they know more stuff than me". Nerds are human too... Disappointed..

Anybody know exactly what’s causing the messed up audio? I get the exact same problem (intermittently) with both my EOS R and R6 (using a rode wireless go). I can’t figure out what’s causing it and it’s driving me crazy because it only happens like 4% of the time so after it doesn’t happen for a while I write it off as a fluke and then BAM it happens again...

Can you shoot 30fps to a ethernet connected SSD drive?