Sony Alpha 1 Setup Guide
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Күн бұрынSony Alpha 1 Setup Guide
This video tutorial outlines how to set up, or configure, Sony's Alpha 1 camera for shooting stills and movies. This video tutorial recommends settings so that you customize the Fn menu, MyMenu, Memories and Custom Keys. This will enable you to quickly switch between shooting different subjects with the optimal settings registered to the camera.
00:00 Start
Introduction to the Alpha 1 00:12
Resolution & Dynamic Range 01:10
High ISO Performance. 07:45
30 Frames Per Second. 10:12
AF Tracking + Eye AF. 13:12
Camera Setup - Menus and Fn Menus. 18:50
Custom Key Settings. 30:19
My Menu Settings. 32:02
Camera Settings Memory (Shoot Mode Dial) 33:56
Portrait Settings 36:58
Action Settings: 43:42
Recall Custom Hold Settings 51:30
Landscape Settings 57:57
Movie Settings 1:05:39
Flash Settings 1:17:22
Save/Load Settings 1:20:00
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@AlphaCreativeSkills Жыл бұрын
Join me on Patreon for the best Alpha Support and Guidance. A single $10 Membership fee includes access to my 500-page camera-specific eBooks, member-only Q&A Forums + Over twenty 1-hour member-only seminars + cameras settings files & access to the Raw files from the lens and camera reviews (there is no contract or commitment beyond the first month). www.patreon.com/markgaler
@rolandrickphotography 3 жыл бұрын
The a1 manual should watch this guide 😁
@DeerLodgeBlog 2 жыл бұрын
Agreed.
@Grr8jon 7 ай бұрын
I still come back to this guide from time to time. Thank you.
@AlphaCreativeSkills 7 ай бұрын
Glad to hear it! - there is also a 600-page eBook and camera setup file available at Patreon.com/markgaler
@syrcular 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for putting this setup guide together. I just received the A1 last week and although I’m an experienced Alpha shooter, I found this tutorial to be extremely helpful in navigating the new camera! I’m gonna share this video with anyone I know that just bought the camera! Well done sir! Thank you!
@Nothing-6-337 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mark! Was hoping to see this from you before we receive our a1 out here! Greatly appreciated!
@seanryan1183 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Mark, Thanks for spending the time producing this guide.
@xerox123321 3 жыл бұрын
Top notch tutorial, as always. The A1 is super impressive.
@wanderingeye7779 3 жыл бұрын
Mark, thank you so much for this setup video for alpha1. Quite a few things have changed from earlier Sony Alpha models. I look forward to downloading your settings to set up my camera which is supposed to arrive later this week. I am shocked that Sony doesn't support your work more, you deliver so much more value than the high profile internet influencer photography reviewers.
@flashforum939 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark. This video completely changed how I setup my camera. Still need the muscle memory to kick in with the new button config but I’ll soon be there. So again, a huge thanks! Looking forward to that ebook version 👍🏻
@DrNick8002 2 жыл бұрын
I've been with Nikon cameras for nearly 10 years, and have been doing bird photography for nearly one and half years, for me Sony A1 is really awesome and considering switching to A1 soon.
@AlFooteIII 3 жыл бұрын
Great walk through, Mr. Galer -- thanks!
@blehblahwufwoof 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Eagerly waiting for mine to arrive.
@LeeAaronLive 3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic setup guide. Thank you so much Mark.
@paulcollingridge8387 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I don't have an A1, just an A7iii.... But I always learn something from you.
@AWL60 3 жыл бұрын
Very well done ! My Alpha 1 arrives tomorrow, thank you.
@duelinglenses3210 3 жыл бұрын
Hoping to get shipping notification tomorrow. I will definitely revisit this video when it arrives. 👍🏼👊🏼
@cogmission1 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Mark, for all of your generosity and support!
@AlphaCreativeSkills 3 жыл бұрын
I now have a 500-page eBook and CAMSET files available for Premium members on my Patreon site: www.patreon.com/markgaler
@BirdingRob 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark this is very helpful and the way you present it is as as good as it gets . Rob.
@onlyemu 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a million. I was waiting for this one. Now, waiting for my A1 to arrive.
@gregscarcella519 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely astonishingly fantastic video! OMG! Every camera manufacture should create a video for each of their models just like this. This is invaluable to being able to enjoy your Camera immediately, especially for new users who may be a little intimidated.
@AlphaCreativeSkills Жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you! Check out my Patreon.com/markgaler support channel for additional support
@peterkline7137 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark - this is a really great and timely posting. If only Adobe could respond this quickly
@morningcoach 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark!! Just got my Alpha 1 and I am binging on your videos - SO Good , I have had an A7sIII for about a year and learning a lot about hat camera too - Thank so much subbed and hit that like button!
@abtyne 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely fantastic course on how to set up your a1 camera. Lots of valuable information with plenty of tips. Incomparable as usual.
@AlphaCreativeSkills 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@abtyne 2 жыл бұрын
@@AlphaCreativeSkills Thank you Mark. All your videos have always been extremely helpful and I’m glad to have subscribed to the premium membership on your Patreon site.
@michaelhains2291 3 жыл бұрын
The Clear Image Zoom feature mentioned at 1:13:24 only works if the file format is set to JPG, not Raw or HEIF for stills. The feature also works in video mode, which Mark was discussing. It would be nice if the Recall Custom Hold allowed you to select Clear Image Zoom and change the file format to JPG. That way you could have the camera set to Raw file format, but use the Recall Custom Hold to zoom and change the file format to JPG on the fly. Just link the Recall Custom Hold to a shortcut button and off you go. Even better if they allow you to use HEIF rather than JPG.
@boois4853 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this, sir. I own an a7siii and still found this video very useful. The infographics for learning menu items are top notch.
@AlphaCreativeSkills 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@dannyjud 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mark for your excellent setup guide. Coming from another camera brand, I was able to learn a lot about Sony Alpha 1 setup in a short time thanks to the guide. I am already looking forward to your e-book about the Sony Alpha 1!
@AlphaCreativeSkills 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@michaelcohen6177 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark. Very thorough and helpful.
@simonp8088 3 жыл бұрын
Oh how i wish i were coming here to setup my a1. It’s too expensive for me, but i can still appreciate a fine camera :)
@abhikaulavkar 3 жыл бұрын
I seen in the morning today ....thanks its so guided video 🙏🏻❤️
@lauriewahlig2819 3 жыл бұрын
Best way to start my day! You are THE. BEST!!
@SamuelMScott243 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing
@BenjaminAdamsVu 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark , as always the best advice.
@deerock7 3 жыл бұрын
just got my A1 yesterday so thank you for this video ;)
@MrTobamory 2 жыл бұрын
Just ordered it with 100-400 and 24-105 can’t wait thanks Mark great video will join Patreon soon as it comes
@pictureARTworld 3 жыл бұрын
Very, very good introduction. Thanks a lot from Germany, Jörn
@CamillaI 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark just spent two days setting mine up for birds in flight ! I will now compare your Sony ambassador settings with mine keeping my fingers crossed I got it right ! Having said that there must be a million different ways to set this camera. Thanks for the full pro run through even if it was three days late for me! I certainly appreciate all the work you put in having just gone through the process myself. Thanks for all the work you do. I hope Sony appreciate you ! 👍😍
@AlphaCreativeSkills 3 жыл бұрын
You may find one or two things of interest - such as the fact that you can’t place the faster frame rate in the recall memories - so you have to remember to switch the frame rate back to standard if you want to enjoy the super high resolution finder when photographing static subjects.
@MrRiffbear1 2 жыл бұрын
How have you got your BIF set please?
@CamillaI 2 жыл бұрын
@@MrRiffbear1 I start at 1/2000th Sec wide open whatever lens on F4 - 6.3 600mm or 200-600mm. Depending on background Auto ISO . Solid similar background manual ISO ! I use Zone focus but I know people who use Wide and still pick up the Bird in flight every time !! Amazing camera !
@MrRiffbear1 2 жыл бұрын
@@CamillaI thank you. That’s pretty much how I’ve been doing it too! I love this camera so much!
@MrRiffbear1 2 жыл бұрын
@@CamillaI that’s great! Is it even possible to save those settings to a numbered dial and increase or decrease settings if need be? I’m assuming you’re setting for this purpose is M?
@allenlloyd1074 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely BRILLIANT!!!!! Thank you.
@AlphaCreativeSkills Жыл бұрын
You're very welcome!
@bevmichelphotography 2 жыл бұрын
I just pulled the trigger and got the A1. You were the first stop after opening the box. Thank you!
@AlphaCreativeSkills 2 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@DefinitePOEProduct 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing...Thank You for all that you share.
@eugenemclean2463 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome !!! Thanks very much for all your hard work.
@AlphaCreativeSkills 3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@apontay1987 Жыл бұрын
Wish you would have specified to set the camera to aperture priority 1st and make your changes there then save it to 1, 2 or 3 before you can actually use those setups because there isn’t a shoot mode in the menu and for some1 new to Sony I google shoot mode and apparently there was a shoot mode in a menu at some point in time I’ve spent almost 2 days trying to figure this out I feel like a idiot until I found a forum of other idiots and a genius who figured it out 🤣🙏🏻 thank you for some1 totally new to shooting professionally watching you break this all down makes my heart smile 🤣🙏🏻 thank you once again
@AlphaCreativeSkills Жыл бұрын
As well as these free extended video tutorials, I also create 500-page eBooks, CAMSET files and personal guidance on my Patreon.com/markgaler support channel.
@WayneMurphyjmkphotography 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely fantastic information! Thank you so much for sharing
@AlphaCreativeSkills 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@wolfbeachmountain 2 жыл бұрын
Very informative video from you again, and as always. I am taking the step from the Riii tomorrow to the A1 and will download both the e-book and settings. I will also revert to the 1,2 and 3 settings sections in this video again. :-)
@unique-lab 3 жыл бұрын
It might be very helpful for me!! Thank you.
@FootprintPhoto 3 жыл бұрын
Superb tutorial, Ive been a Sony shooter for a few years but I've been learning lots of great stuff here - thanks Mark
@aawendt 3 жыл бұрын
You're incredible! We really appreciate you taking the time to do this :)
@AlphaCreativeSkills 3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@johnmauroveenavenel4443 3 жыл бұрын
@@AlphaCreativeSkills Hi Mark, I"ve been using this beautiful camera for a day now, but I can't see my "recall custom hold" settings in the custom button section. I've noticed there are only 51 menu items on the camera whereas yours seems to have 55 is that the problem? cheers and thanks. If this isn't the right forum let me know where to go to chat with you or access the relevant info. Thanks so much for all you do!! John Aven'el
@lauriewahlig2819 3 жыл бұрын
@@johnmauroveenavenel4443 FWIW, if you join Mark’s Patreon group for $10/month, he has a section there for A1 questions and he responds SOOOOO quickly!! Very worthwhile in my humble opinion!
@BaderALThuwaini 2 жыл бұрын
Thank You for sharing with us your setup really appreciate it.
@AlphaCreativeSkills 2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! I also offer support (including a 500-page eBook) over at Patreon.com/markgaler
@inthevortexphotography5520 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark, I’ve setup my a1 already but definitely going to view this to fine tune!
@AlphaCreativeSkills 3 жыл бұрын
Enjoy!
@inthevortexphotography5520 3 жыл бұрын
@@AlphaCreativeSkills thanks Mark. Just finished the video, and I’m glad I watched it. Learned a lot more. One question: I’m not too happy with the fact that both drive mode and focus mode are physical dials only, and you can’t save them to the memory recall, or assign them to the function menu or custom key. I found that when it’s dark outside finding the right drive mode isn’t easy. What’s your experience?
@mollywallis7636 6 ай бұрын
Hi Mark - would just like to thank you for such an in-depth and intuitive video. I've been shooting with a Sony a6000 (my first camera) for the past 3 years and finally decided to upgrade as my gear was limiting me (and walking around with the Sony G 100-400mm on the a6000 just looks a little too funky). To say I was a wee bit overwhelmed by the massive jump to Sony a1 after the a6000 is a bit of an understatement but your video has cleared up a lot for me so thank you!
@AlphaCreativeSkills 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the positive feedback Molly :-)
@nbeiii 3 жыл бұрын
Amazingly helpful resource. Well worth joining Patreon to help support Mark's great work.
@AlphaCreativeSkills 3 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated!
@alfredhofinger8342 3 жыл бұрын
Great introduction, thank you!
@AlphaCreativeSkills 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@janetogren287 3 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to the downloadable e-book! Thanks for all the great information.!
@AlphaCreativeSkills 3 жыл бұрын
The 500-page downloadable eBook and CAMSET file (my camera settings file) can be downloaded from my Patreon Site. I now offer personal technical support and assistance for Sony Alpha users from my Patreon Page for as little as little as $10 per month. A $10.00 one-month membership will give you access to extensive learning support files including 15 eBooks, 24 member-only 1-hour seminars + my Alpha Q&A forums. There is no contract and no commitment beyond the first month. www.patreon.com/markgaler - you can join, download the eBook or all eBooks and then cancel your membership one hour later if you so wish.
@asmirr4696 Жыл бұрын
🙏this is really helpful for me to understand more about my a1 ,thank you for this amazing info.
@AlphaCreativeSkills Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@kevinastley2562 9 ай бұрын
Superb videos and help thanks Mark
@AlphaCreativeSkills 9 ай бұрын
Happy to help
@hanskuoni7088 3 жыл бұрын
Mark .. thank you for doing such a great job!!!!
@AlphaCreativeSkills 3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@johnfanning 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant, thanks, Mark.
@channkrp 2 жыл бұрын
A1 comes tomorrow morning. So grateful for this guide!
@AlphaCreativeSkills 2 жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoy it!
@AlphaCreativeSkills 2 жыл бұрын
I also offer support (including a 500-page eBook) over at Patreon.com/markgaler
@katsophoto Жыл бұрын
Just open the box with my new A1. Can’t wait to set up with our videos!
@AlphaCreativeSkills Жыл бұрын
If you need support above and beyond my video support on this channel, be sure to head over to Patreon.com/markgaler where I offer additional support including a 500-page eBook for your camera + CAMSET files.
@katsophoto Жыл бұрын
@@AlphaCreativeSkills thank you! I’ve been your Patreon subscriber for a year now. Learned a lot (I used Sony A7riii before). I know you are not a fan of flash, but I have to use flash a lot for night time events and would love to see more videos 🙏🏻
@williamlee9789 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark ... i always come back to your video for refresher..before heading out for big photo adventure.
@AlphaCreativeSkills Жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@AlphaCreativeSkills Жыл бұрын
For additional support + the option to download a 500-page eBook for your camera consider joining my Patreon.com/markgaler Alpha support group. There are no ongoing contracts or commitments and a single US $10.00 payment will give you a month to access over 20-hours of member only photography seminars + a host of other additional learning resources and get personal advice from the Q&A forums.
@williamlee9789 Жыл бұрын
@@AlphaCreativeSkills dear mark i was considering doing that, will do it in Oct when back from all my travels since is only a month for me used it.
@AlphaCreativeSkills Жыл бұрын
Hopefully there will still be some available spots left come October.
@williamlee9789 Жыл бұрын
@@AlphaCreativeSkills hi mark I just signed up for the 10 dollars patreon
@richarddenise3886 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, thank you and did I mention THANK YOU !!!
@AlphaCreativeSkills 3 жыл бұрын
I now have a 500-page eBook and CAMSET files available for Premium members on my Patreon site: www.patreon.com/markgaler
@MrSzeryfx 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing video
@rfssport 3 жыл бұрын
Will receive my Alpha1 and 100-400 and FE 1.4x Teleconverter tomorrow. Sure could use your cam set file for the camera. I'm coming from the Nikon d6 and 850 mainly for the improve AF for birds and some high school sports. Thanks for the video setup guide and looking forward to viewing other videos with new Sony architecture - lots to learn.
@AlphaCreativeSkills 3 жыл бұрын
I would recommend cancelling your KZfaq membership and joining me on www.patreon.com/markgaler - I am sharing my A1 CAMSET file and 490-page A1 eBook with Premium Patrons. The Patreon platform offers me much better tools to support members than this KZfaq channel.
@RobinsonAndrew 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Mark, great content thank you. Does anyone know if an external monitor can be used via HDMI from the A1, WITHOUT the A1 switching off its internal display when recording? I’ve got the A7SIII and it’s such an improvement over the A7iii in terms of monitor both the cameras display and an external Small HD monitor when shooting.
@speedbird737 2 жыл бұрын
ok finally received my A1 here in the UK to complement my A7SIII and A7RIV - looking fwd to watching this!
@AlphaCreativeSkills 2 жыл бұрын
I also have a 500-page eBook and CAMSET (camera setup) file available to my Premium Patrons over at www.patreon.com/markgaler (no commitment beyond the initial $10.00 payment). You will also have access to member only Q&A forums plus access to over 25 hours of member-only video seminars.
@speedbird737 2 жыл бұрын
@@AlphaCreativeSkills thanks Mark will check it out
@joet9451 2 жыл бұрын
Pure gold
@androcci 2 жыл бұрын
I finally got my sony A1 yesterday. I haven’t tested it but man i feel the power oozing of this camera. It is a bit more power hungry than my A7Siii so make sure you buy double the batteries you have!
@MickPayton 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Mark, thanks for all your hard work! I've just bought an A1 for studio use with Profoto flash. I have found - unless I'm doing something wrong that is - that using electronic shutter the A1 does not fire the centre pin of the hot shoe, using the mechanical shutter it does fir the centre pin. However it does fire the lights with a dedicated Profoto Sony trigger. Do you find this to be correct? Many thanks!
@stevewurz5856 3 жыл бұрын
Mark, does the Sensor Cleaning function on the A1 work the same as on other Alpha 7 cameras? My A1 does not vibrate at all, it just shows a black screen with "Processing" with a small rotating circle underneath. The Sony on-line manual says "vibrates a little". Updated to Firmware 1.01 and still the same.....
@georgerady9706 10 ай бұрын
For those looking (somewhat exclusively, like me) skip to 1:06:00 to get into the ‘movies’ but I’m missing the Gerald Undone suggestion that you record - internally - at 8K and - externally - to the Ninja V in 4K to pick up more quality (even as HDMI is limited to 4K)
@greg-burk 3 жыл бұрын
Great video! Very helpful. I really like your saved settings strategy! Are your settings files for the a1 available to download as a starting point?
@AlphaCreativeSkills 3 жыл бұрын
Yes they are available to my Premium Patrons - www.patreon.com/markgaler
@kevinlohman707 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Thanks so much for putting this together. When/where do you expect your camera settings to be available as a download? I am switching from Nikon to Sony, and I receive my new camera day after tomorrow. I would love to be able to start with your settings as I figure out what works best for me on this new camera. Thanks again.
@AlphaCreativeSkills 3 жыл бұрын
They are now available to my Premium Patrons on the Patreon Platform ($10.00 for one months membership)
@MrWillstauk 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Mark, thank you for these great videos! Have you uploaded the camset to this yet? I’m going to set my A1 by hand but would be useful to have yours as a backup just in case. I wonder if you could demo some of the flash features at some point - I’ve not seen the end image preview and such like before. Many thanks as always
@AlphaCreativeSkills 3 жыл бұрын
I am currently sharing my Alpha 1 CAMSET (Camera Settings) files with my Patreon Premium members. A $10.00 one-month membership will give you access to these files + a 500-page eBook, 24 member-only 1-hour seminars + my Alpha Q&A forums. There are no contracts and no commitment beyond the first month. www.patreon.com/markgaler
@jonspoard8416 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark.
@AlphaCreativeSkills 3 жыл бұрын
Very welcome
@WanchoWarrior 2 жыл бұрын
Stellar, Mark. I had done my research, but this demonstrates the a1's next-level capabilities wonderfully, and I will definitely try to find you e-book (where can I find it?). I was already hugely impressed with the a7siii, and I was eyeing the FX6 for my pro work, but this setup tutorial reassure me that I made the right choice. Just wish the camera had an internal ND, but I have workarounds for that....Cheers!
@AlphaCreativeSkills 2 жыл бұрын
The eBook is available from Patreon.com/markgaler - if you join on the 1st of the month you will be able to access an extensive range of learning resources for just $10 for the month with no ongoing commitments.
@sutrisnoarsjad6845 2 жыл бұрын
Mark, my photos result shoot with sony alpha 1 lens 200-600 at only ISO 2000 have a lot of noise although I have already set the Noise Reduction to OFF. Is there any setting at the camera I should do to avoid the noise or grain ? Thank you very much.
@andreas7278 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for the great guidance. I followed your advice only adjusting a couple of smaller things along the way for my own needs. Since you did not mention DMF setup in this video and your video specifically on DMF focus assist setup from 2018 looks different on the A1 now: Is there a way to change the "initial focus magnification" on the A1? By default it's only 4.2x and you can only choose between 1x and 4.2x. Further magnification is available by activating the middle round button of the right side wheel after having activated the DMF manual override by turning the lense focus ring but this always requires pressing that additional button while keeping the shutter half-pressed. Since I personally use DMF extensively being able to increase initial magnification would make my life much easier. It's the only way often times to achieve critical focus on close subjects using large apertures.
@AlphaCreativeSkills 2 жыл бұрын
I am not aware of a way to increase the initial magnification beyond 4.2
@andreas7278 2 жыл бұрын
@@AlphaCreativeSkills I played around with the camera more and it seems they changed that from older Sony cameras. The 4.2x factor can not be changed, but it's possible to assign the function "focus magnifier" to a custom key which allows to switch between 1x, 4.2x and 8.4x (the latter which is more than sufficient for delicate fine tuning of focus) when using DMF. When not using backbutton AF this needs to be combined in conjunction with focus hold on another custom button though, otherwise the shutter press will result in refocus obviously.
@rghurst 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great video, Mark! I noticed that the menu item numbers (Format 8/55, for example) on my new A1 aren't the same as yours. Took me a while to figure it out, but it seems that the numbers change based on how many My Menu pages you have set up.
@AlphaCreativeSkills 3 жыл бұрын
That’s correct -you need to add four pages to the MyMenu to match mine. MyMenu used to be the last menu so if it had stayed this way it wouldn’t have put the Sony menu pages out of sequence.
@guillaume7707 3 жыл бұрын
Hello Mark, thanks a lot for your videos that are very useful for me. I particularly appreciated the PAL settings which I find very effective. As you wear glasses like me, I have a question regarding my new alpha 1. I have a problem with the lcd / viewfinder switch. On very specific conditions the lcd doesn't switch to the viewfinder and I can't manually force it. These conditions are the following : very bright sunlight not in front or me nor in the back but more at a 90° angle. I tried to clean the proximity sensor and I bought a bigger eyecup with no effect. I think the problem is due to a ray of light bumping into the proximity sensor. Since i have glasses, the inside of the eyecup is not fully dark. I think that is the problem. I never experienced this problem with my alpha 7 riv but the proximity sensor was above the viewfinder. I missed a copple of birds in flight due to this problem. Did you experience this issue with your alpha 1 ? Many thanks!
@AlphaCreativeSkills 3 жыл бұрын
I experienced this also but didn't know if it was the sensitivity of my pre-release camera. With the sun low and hitting the eye sensor I had to place my thumb over the sensor and keep it there until I changed positions. A firmware upgrade may resolve this and I have also noticed someone selling bigger eyecups on eBay. Normally I would provide feedback to Sony but I didn't get the camera until after the announcement so Sony lost this opportunity from someone who shoots sports out on location rather than their pet dog and pot plants in their living room.
@guillaume7707 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mark for your feedback. It helps to see I am not the only one having this issue. I recently discovered your channel and what i like a lot with your videos is that you're a real photographer who tests cameras and gives advices following real experiences on the field. That is very valuable for me. Concerning this viewfinder issue i bought a bigger eyecup which covers more the proximity sensor as you advised (thanks again for that). It seems to reduce the problem but unfortunately I am still experiencing it. Then I tried to put 2 small strips of black electric tape on each side of the proximity sensor (leaving only the center free) to change the sensitivity. Again it helps but I couldn't get rid of the problem and it still happens from time to time. It is annoying not to be able to 100% rely on the viewfinder.
@noam_kinrot_wildlife_clips 2 жыл бұрын
Q: I'm trying to find the way to shoot silent movie clips. With previous Sony cameras (A9/ A7Riv), it was pretty straight forward in the menu, but somehow, I've yet to find the option in the new A1 menu. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
@jiayang4938 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you mark, your tutorial is very helpful for me. I watched it even before I got the A1. I have an interesting question want to ask you: I found that my A1 electronic shutter mimic sound is different than the sound of A9II. I also found out that some other A1 have the same electronic shutter sound as A9II, they said the sound can be set. But I never find a place in the manu that can change the sound type. The "Sound" tab doesn't make any change to the sound type. I bet you know the way, right? Thank you again for your time.
@AlphaCreativeSkills 3 жыл бұрын
Are you sure you are not confusing the mechanical shutter sound with the electronic shutter sound? The mechanical shutter sounds different to the A9 cameras but the electronic shutter sounds the same.
@ianludwig2174 3 жыл бұрын
Loved the previous load settings for other bodies. Are you going to do this as well for the A1?
@AlphaCreativeSkills 3 жыл бұрын
Yes - I offer extended and ongoing support to my patrons on the Q&A forums at www.patreon.com/markgaler. As a Premium member (just $10 for one month) you can also download a 490-page eBook on the A1 camera and watch monthly member-only Alpha seminars. www.patreon.com/markgaler
@lauriewahlig2819 3 жыл бұрын
Can you explain a little more about the Tracking In + AF On setting? Is this the same as back button focus? Do you use BBF? Just a little confused about this part. Thanks so much!
@AlphaCreativeSkills 3 жыл бұрын
It’s not strictly Back Button AF if you don’t remove AF from the shutter release. My Back Button AF video (the second of two I have published) explains my position on BBAF.
@lauriewahlig2819 3 жыл бұрын
@@AlphaCreativeSkills great. I’ll go watch those!!
@lauriewahlig2819 3 жыл бұрын
@@AlphaCreativeSkills thank you. Watched the video a couple times. So for the a1, would you put the Tracking On +AF On Setting instead of a focus hold button? Or would you still put a focus hold button on your lens? Just trying to figure out best way!
@rfssport 3 жыл бұрын
Looked through your many offerings and have 2 question: 1. After receiving my a1 I cobble up some sports (camset01) and bif (camset02) and and saved to my mac so I could download your workflow with success. I was not prepared for the depth of your settings and decided I needed to learn more while finishing up my smaller versions. So I successfully loaded the bif file and have been adding to it. Before I can add the new file version I need to save my bif file. Can't save to camset02, or overwrite or new file create camset03. Help? 2. I shoot mainly bif on Nikon d6 using auto iso, bbf while setting f/stop and shutter speed with the help of real time iso before I shoot. Where is that metric? I see it on photos but not in the viewfinder prior to shooting. Help#2. Thanks for your support.
@AlphaCreativeSkills 3 жыл бұрын
If you load a CAMSET file from a computer to a memory card it prevents any future CAMSET files being saved to the card from the camera until card is formatted.
@AlphaCreativeSkills 3 жыл бұрын
When you half-press the shutter the ISO Auto should momentarily change to the actual ISO being selected to take the photo.
@akkarparkiamopas3401 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, Thanks for video. Are you going to do a7IV set up guide soon? Looking forward to watching it. Thanks
@AlphaCreativeSkills 2 жыл бұрын
I have a 520-page A7IV Setup eBook and A7IV CAMSET (camera setup) file that can be downloaded at Patreon.com/markgaler
@catnapwat 3 жыл бұрын
Good grief this was quick. Are you going to send a copy to Tony Northrup for his reference?
@ricki-bobby 3 жыл бұрын
Do you mean Toneh Northrop?
@HAlariousInc 3 жыл бұрын
He’s a Sony ambassador so it was probably made way beforehand
@cogmission1 3 жыл бұрын
@Robert Rayan You and Ryker need to play that SCAM on another group of peeps! GO AWAY!
@rolandrickphotography 3 жыл бұрын
@@ricki-bobby according to Camera Conspiracies channel it‘s Toneh 1.2 😂
@garybrown9719 3 жыл бұрын
@Kuya X I O N lol
@MatthewChenDirector 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this. I have a question. Is there any con to having the anti-flicker setting as on? I wonder because I'm curious why it isn't just built in, why it's a setting you can turn on or off. So I'm hoping to understand any trade offs that might exist from activating it. Thank you!
@AlphaCreativeSkills 3 жыл бұрын
Leaving anti flicker on will lower the resolution of the Finder
@MatthewChenDirector 3 жыл бұрын
@@AlphaCreativeSkills I see, thanks for that explanation. And if I leave it off, then is there no protection against the flicker? Or does the improvements in the ES inherently have some improvement in that area?
@808dms 3 жыл бұрын
How’s it going Mark! I preordered my A1 the other day and watching your video to familiarize myself with it before it arrives. As for the Anti-dust Function, is it recommended to have this on / use this feature? I’ve heard from others that they rather have it off than get dust on / damage the shutter.
@AlphaCreativeSkills 3 жыл бұрын
The shutter will help to prevent dust falling on the sensor but photographers are warned that the shutter is a delicate an expensive component of the camera that must not be touched or allowed to get hot with prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. I use this feature but would not recommend it to photographers who think they are clumsy when changing lenses.
@lilhildy 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic job and very intuitive. Thank you! I went to your page to check out your settings file but can't seem to find it though.
@AlphaCreativeSkills 2 жыл бұрын
The setting file is now available from my Patreon site. I am currently sharing my Alpha 1 CAMSET (Camera Settings) files with my Patreon Premium members. A $10.00 one-month membership will give you access to these files + a 500-page eBook, 28 member-only 1-hour seminars + my Alpha Q&A forums. There are no contracts and no commitment beyond the first month. www.patreon.com/markgaler
@lilhildy 2 жыл бұрын
@@AlphaCreativeSkills Awesome! Thank you!
@nexfilm Жыл бұрын
Thanks for that. Graet video. Do the A1 support 4k 25p in the HS codec? The A7s iii and the A7 iv do only support 50p and 100p in HS, only 25p in S and All-I. Missing 25p in HS for some odd reason.
@AlphaCreativeSkills Жыл бұрын
The A1 has the same video options as the A7SIII but just with the addition of the 8K options.
@JoseHernandez-ir2sm 2 жыл бұрын
You mentioned in this video that th Sony Catalyst was free. I had never heard of it before and when I went to downloaded is not free. Enjoyed the video.
@AlphaCreativeSkills 2 жыл бұрын
It was free when I downloaded it
@bobsahib 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great video. I always look for your take on any gear I'm thinking of getting. I am seriously considering the purchase of an A1, mostly for the 30fps feature to be able to take action photos of cyclists. You have an example of the great eye focusing capability of the A1 of a woman cycling, however, the model was not wearing sunglasses of any kind, so my question is whether you tried taking cycling photos where the cyclists do have sunglasses on? I'm assuming the eye grab technology would not work, and that it is a scenario where the photographer would have to rely on tagging the cyclist as close to the face as they can and rely on the camera to simply follow an object. Thanks again for creating a treasure-trove of information based on real-life experience and usage.
@AlphaCreativeSkills 3 жыл бұрын
Check out my review of the FE 50mm F1.2 where some of the cyclists are wearing sunglasses.
@michaelhopmann4307 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome job,thumbs up.Well the A1 is not my price tag.I 'am waiting for the A7IV...Hopefully soon!!!
@ralphlightman 3 жыл бұрын
I am switching to A1 and selling my A7IV if you are interested
@michaelhopmann4307 3 жыл бұрын
@@ralphlightman Sounds good,you are a owner of a camera which is not officially announced and released by Sony!You must be working for Sony!
@ralphlightman 3 жыл бұрын
@@michaelhopmann4307 Sorry I thought that you refer to A7RIV. My mistake :-)
@michaelhopmann4307 3 жыл бұрын
@@ralphlightman Don't worry....
@danburke6845 3 жыл бұрын
Mark, what body produces better fine detail at 200-300% crop? A7riv or A1? Also does the 200-600mm perform better on the a1 than the a7riv as far as image quality?
@AlphaCreativeSkills 3 жыл бұрын
Better detail A7RlV at low ISO and A1 at high ISO but the differences at low ISO are quite close. 200-600 has better AF tracking in the A1
@do3swimbikerun 2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful. Thank you. Quick question about ISO auto Min SS. I have set this to 2000 yet the camera is still selecting shutter speed much lower than this. Any idea why?
@AlphaCreativeSkills 2 жыл бұрын
I suspect you are testing this indoors. This is a sports/action setting for daylight. If the ISO has reached the maximum you have set in the ISO Auto Range and you are using your maximum aperture then ISO Auto Min Shutter Speed is forced to use shutter speeds slower than the minimum you have set in order to obtain an appropriate exposure.
@do3swimbikerun 2 жыл бұрын
@@AlphaCreativeSkills thank you. Appreciate your reply.
@heatherspencer3627 2 жыл бұрын
Mark, this was such an invaluable video, thank you so much for putting it together. I had a couple of questions that I'm hoping you'll have time to answer. 1) I've been trying to assign the " Priority Set AF-C " to either a custom button or the FN Menu, but can't seem to find a way to do that. Is it possible, or do I need to use a custom menu instead ? 2) Do you favor the Electronic Shutter. the Mechanical Shutter, or Auto ? 3) What are the differences between Touch Tracking and Touch Focus ? 4) Would you recommend using the in camera noise reduction, or leave it off, and adjust in post ? Thank you again !
@AlphaCreativeSkills 2 жыл бұрын
I offer a support service at Patreon.com/markgaler where you can download a 500-page eBook for your camera, a CAMSET (camera setup file) and I can provided extended answers for your questions
@heatherspencer3627 2 жыл бұрын
@@AlphaCreativeSkills Thanks Mark, I'd love to get an Official Patron membership, but they're all sold out, which is great for you, but not so good for me :)
@AlphaCreativeSkills 2 жыл бұрын
The premium membership for $10.00 is required to access the eBooks. There are no contracts so you can leave after downloading the eBook and CAMSET. A 500-page ebook that will change the way you shoot is not bad for $10.00
@truthseeker6804 2 жыл бұрын
honestly if you don't know the difference between touch to track and touch focus, then you probably shouldn't be using this camera.
@rugsack2005 Жыл бұрын
As always precise, detailed and easy to follow. You mentioned the ebook for setting up the SonyA1. Can I buy the book without becoming a Pateron member?
@AlphaCreativeSkills Жыл бұрын
Yes, absolutely - If you make a US $15 payment via PayPal and mark the payment ‘A1 eBook’ my admin team will send you a download link. paypal.me/alphacreativeskills If you join Patreon for US $10.00 you will get a month's membership to my support site, be able to ask questions in the Q&A forum, download a CAMSET file for your camera, access over 20 hours of member-only photography seminars and download Raw DNG files captured with your camera and a wide range of Sony lenses. There are no contracts or commitments so if you unsubscribe before the end of the month there will be no additional payment. Patreon.com/markgaler
@williamlee9789 Жыл бұрын
Mark i have question , i am used to shooting BIF with Manual controls M. Now i am seeing you are using A mode with iSO SS lock at 2000 . If you have to move into panning or different shutter speed are you using the recall custom Hold 1 on the lens...
@AlphaCreativeSkills Жыл бұрын
I have ISO Auto Min SS assigned to C1 and can drop the shutter speed in 2 seconds with the finder at my eye or I can use one of my Recall Custom Hold settings. I sometimes use manual when the background behind the bird is changing from bright sky to dark foliage very quickly. I outline all of these options in my 500-page eBook available from Patreon.com/markgaler
@ERP_Klim 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for video! Very sad that variable shutter goes down only to 1\50, cause i was hoping for 1\48 for 24 fps shooting. Very usefull feature but at the same time very dissapointing.
@LuuksSullivan 3 жыл бұрын
Hi mark, thanks for everything. I am Brazilian and I have an A9. I like to photograph and film birds and butterflies (Morpho family) in flight. With the A9 it is possible to record videos of butterflies in flight, I do this frequently. I'm thinking of getting an A1 ... my question is on the new A1 camera has the Af tracking during movie recording been improved? For example to follow fast objects like a butterfly in flight ... thank you!
@AlphaCreativeSkills 3 жыл бұрын
I am primarily a stills shooter and I was keen for the A1 to match the A9 and A9II AF performance. I am not sure I would say it is better, but it seems no worse. For movie capture I would recommend looking for someone who tested the AF performance when capturing movies.
@paulcollingridge8387 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Mark, I love your description of 'Silent Mode', but why does my A7iii when I have 100-400 or 24-105 attached, suddenly click loudly maybe 1 or 2 seconds after turning off? I don't remember this when I first bought it. Sounds like the shutter closing. I generally use e-shutter unless I have flash.
@lucschoonjans4540 3 жыл бұрын
I think this is normal behavior. My a7R3 does the same thing. Has done it since I got it (a couple years ago)
@AlphaCreativeSkills 3 жыл бұрын
It is Pixel Mapping periodically to look for warm pixels. It is part of the camera’s general self maintenance program.
@paulcollingridge8387 3 жыл бұрын
@@AlphaCreativeSkills thanks, nobody understands an A7x like you :-)
@drjambagils 3 жыл бұрын
As shown in 17:13 min of this video-when the focus area is on the body of the bird and eye focus is on and is on the eye- what will the focus be on -the bird body or the eye ? Is it necessary to have the focus area as illustrated by the square to be on the area around the eye too ?
@AlphaCreativeSkills 3 жыл бұрын
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