It's a flagship camera no doubt and it's priced accordingly.This camera is clearly targeted a big agency's covering big events such as the Olympic Games, NFL, NBA, NHL, photojournalist, sports photographers, high end photo enthusiast. The A1 plays in the top league with a top league price tag. This was the market owned by Canon and Nikon. But times have changed. AP was just the beginning. Their strategy now starts to show. Currently there is only Canon left in this league. Nikon has been relegated to 2nd league and struggling. They may catch up to Canon with the help of SONY. It is simply not possible to play in the top league without leading edge sensor technology. So far Canon was not even able to catch up to the A9 sensor technology. They have reached a readout speed of 17ms @ 45MPx, scaled to 24MPx, this would be 9ms for comparison with the A9. Comparing this to the A1 with 4ms @ 50Mpx, there is more than a 4x difference. This is a real challenge for the future R1.
It's more useful than you think. 8k is a gimmick, but downscaling 4:2:0 8k to 4k 4:2:2 or 4:4:4 is what most will use it for. It's a nice thing to be able to either do that or have room to crop your video.
@@hughjassstudios9688 You have to wonder if these are just Caninkon trolls, or whether they really are stuck with their horse and buggy view of the world.
I’m just glad I switched to Sony with A7S3 because they are really driving innovation where other companies are deliberately hindering bringing their innovation to the market by building in artificial limitations. I’m glad to support the company that helps enable the ability of the user to push quality higher. I fully recognize artistic limits are not usually hardware limited but certain quality and ease of use features are and they make a difference. I am thankful for the companies like Sony who put a priority on empowering consumers rather than just maximizing the cash grab.
@@maxbashyrov5785 the only company I see pushing that envelope more in terms of value to consumer is black magic, but this isn’t the “art of cinematography” channel. Who do you see as the biggest innovator in camera manufacturing?
As s Sony lover and a fan of your reviews, I just had to watch. This is amazing technology. My Sony A600 is still a beast to this day. Love their technology/products above most.
I would love to hear your thoughts on using the a7siii as a stills camera (in more detail than in the review). Personally, I believe 12mp are enough for most hobby photographers out there and even some pros, but I still haven't pulled the trigger on purchasing the a7siii.
I have been using the a7siii for a bit of time now and had no issues with the quality of still images. It is my go-to camera for still photography, no. That moniker is reserved for other cameras. However, on days when I am doing more video-centric work one body, one lens, high-speed low drag, with the need to capture clean stills to accompany said video, it has yet to fail me. Just my two cents on the subject.
@@Biosynchro Very true. 8mp raw files from the Canon 30D can be nicely uprezzed to 5000 px / 15mp, so a 12mp file from the A7S III would uprez really well.
Yes, D70 first to be made in Thailand 🇹🇭 I ended up getting the more pricey D100, with shutter sync 1/180. The D70 was a better deal. My next cheaper D50 had 1/250.
I always love to hear your opinions on the latest gear. I am still rocking my a7iii and its great for what I need. If anything the a7siii would be the next thing for me to get for video.
Hi, I think I also not often watch in 4K, most of time 1440p or listen someone's talk even 144p for audio, but I still recording in 4K and even want to have 8K, not for zooming in or whatever, just for the future, if in 2000, who has the video of 720p, what you will feel? That's amazing, so that's the reason I need high as possible, even human eyes may needless to have 16K or 32K, but yes, keep 4~8K is important. In 2013, I made my first time lapse video use a Android camera 3840*2160, even my computer totally can't play it, but still uploaded on UA-cam, today look back, it was amazing mission, lol. Yes if possible I'll record 16K just for fun, for next may 2 decades may I not really use it, but keep it as a part of human history, I think it's worth.
When in the late 90s scuba dive computers (calculations of depth, dive-time and deco stops) became standard gear, I read in a magazine article how the author realized that after a dive, the only thing he and his budy had talked about, were the features and the performances of their computers. They hadn't lost one word about fishes or the diving place. Perhaps, from time to time, we need to remove the dust from our analogue cameras, or, even better, Holgas, Dianas and pinholes? Speaking of that ...I remember vaguely a certain channel, that promoted going back to the basics and even sent a bunch of Holgas around the world... Its bin a while...;-)
8:38 its a bummer that the over sampled 4k is only in super35 mode. Otherwise its pixel binned. But the 8k is oversampled from 8.6k. So that will interesting to see Sony vs. Canon 8k
If video is your thing, with this price range, go for the FX6 or C70, or save some bucks and go with the a7SIII. This is not a camera for video. 8k UHD 4:2:0 10bits 280Mb/s vs 8k raw DCI 4:2:2 2600Mb/s from another brand, and on the other resolution is in the same discrepancy.
I've had a Sony a7r2, a7r3 and now an a1. I like high mp sensors. Do you think the increase in mp size in 35mm sized sensors will be the end of medium format digital?
The specs are definitely next level. Sony is definitely pushing their sensors to another level. Not just the sensors but the tech inside the camera. It's super overkill for me. I'm happy with my Z6 and Nikon glass but man, it's just good to fun to hear and read what the next gen cameras have. I don't think most photogs (in the start of the 21st century) would have thought about having a camera with specs like this. Insane!
I was only looking at the a1 because of the 12mp on the a7siii. You briefly mentioned the pixel difference with photos on those two cameras. But I wish you went into it a bit further. Just concerned about the 12mp after coming from the 24mp on the Sony aps-c cams.
People seem to forget that Canon produced a 51.5 megapixel full frame camera a few years ago. The 5DS & 5DSR seemed to slip out without much fanfare. The images are great and the files are huge. I use one as my main camera for pro work.
I heard in another video the sync speeds is only with hot shoe flash? Also a cool benefit of 8k more than cropping in is doing a digital pan in post also over sampling
I want the a1 in large part for the 1/400 sync speed. Just a correction tho, the 1/400 sync speed is on the mechanical shutter, not the electronic shutter. The electronic shutter sync speed is I think 1/200 which is obviously better than the previous of not being able to use flash with electronic shutter
Most cameras been 1/250 for years, but Nikon even had 1/300 on the Nikon F5 in 96, and now with high speed sync it does open up to even higher flash sync.
You can sync some Elinchrome HSS Models up 1/32000 mechanical on the A9. As soon as I get my hands on the A1, I will try it with the electronic shutter.
No, it’s not just you. When I was in photo school round 1980, here in Brussels, Belgium, we where mandated to print our shots with the film frame visible. That was to tell that the picture that was shot was the one we intended to shoot, not an after thought as per framing. Cropping after the shot is done is ok when you’re shooting sport, but when it comes to creativity, it’s all about intend. One needs to know what is about to be recorded BEFORE the shutter is released, NOT after. In your photographer professional life, you’ll be lucky (or blessed, depending) if you can show a dozen of such a miracle.
Most theaters have a 2K DCI projector (2048x1080) a few have 4K DCI (4096x2160) . Some movies are shot in 8K with red/panavision cameras but best case scenario they're mastered in 4K DCI, often just 2K. ARRI (most important camera company in the industry and by far the most academy nominations) only goes up to 6K with the Alexa 65 (the Revenant, Parasite, Joker). Standard S35 Alexa sensor is 3.4K, new LF sensor is 4.5K. 8K in your mirrorless camera is just ridiculous.
I would love to hear your thoughts on the reason camera manufacturers haven’t yet fully embraced computational imaging in expensive rigs like the a1. I’m talking superior quality JPEGs to that of the smartphone. It seems to me they are still in the mindset of the need to shoot raw and spend time in post which is great but I can’t justify spending that much money when my iPhone gives me insane DR in a split of a second ready to be shared let alone the new Apple raw mode to support a mobile workflow for processing. Again I don’t understand camera manufacturers’ stance on this.
that would drive up the camera even more to use computational process for the images. You would need to add more RAM and an internal hard drive to give the camera the processing power to compute these images. Smartphones can do it because they have all the hardware to pull it off since they are like mini-laptops in your hands. Best to just leave the camera as a camera and take care of all the editing in post-process
@@aviatorman8 yea no excuses so don't complain when they add another $1,500 to that camera. Smartphonrs have quad core process with 8+ gb of ram where cameras only have a process and a buffer with maybe 512 mb of ram. Good luck with that camera being cheaper since you want to turn it into a smart camera as well
@@harryvuemedia at $6000 there’s no excuse other than greed. The day Apple makes a pro FF camera if that happens I’ll be ditching all other brands. That’ll sure force others to move as I’m sure they don’t want to loose another battle after loosing the p&s one.
I agree: the electronic flash does add to the bag of tricks. More than a few reviewers have commented that it's neat, but the lights are visible so it is still disruptive. However, it does enable blackout free shooting which helps with moving subjects. My thoughts immediately go to dance recitals. Question, does the blackout free shooting offer an advantage to AF, especially Eye AF? If so, the ballet dancer example is even more relevant. What do you think?
Sensor tech in terms of image quality has not changed drastically over last 5 years. But how that image output is obtained and delivered is changing and that is what will define the future of the industry.
Do Nikon and Canon have the R&D budget and semiconductor experience and relationships to challenge the a1? Inevitably, tech will trickle down. Imagine the a9 models going to 30fps and that level focus tracking. a7r models will get the portrait related tech. How will Nikon and Canon answer when they can't get away from having a true shutter?
My a9 is almost 4 years old. It served me very well. I am hesitant to move to 50MP, but I simply can't say no to a 1/400s sync speed and flash with electronic shutter.
I barely use even 4K on my camera. Hell, I'm still using a Sony 1080 projector (onto a 110" screen) and really couldn't be happier. I think the only reason to use 8K would be a filmmaker shooting a feature, as a way to somewhat 'future-proof' the footage. I realize the market is going to try and push 8K, though for most of us, it's really not going to offer more than what we're already using. We have definitely reached a point of diminishing returns with TV's, camera sensors, gaming consoles and pics, etc. It's good, but somewhat bad for companies that need to convince people they need the newest and 'best'.
They are doing stacked CMOS image sensors for a while, it improves the time to move the image to the storage. Thery are not the only manufacturer of stacked sensors. The "stacked" has nothing to do with the global or rolling shutter, there are lots of image sensors out there which can do global shutter as well. Sorry, but we are making scientific cameras.
Love your reviews but wow I got burned with this camera. I just received my A1 and used it on a tv commercial shoot on the weekend. I had several issues of pattern noise and moire which made many 4K video shots unusable. Have you experienced this issue?
Yep. Not as off-the-shelf, single-head, one-box solutions, but there are sequential-firing solutions and multi-tube heads that will get you there. You have more than one flash taking turns firing different (coincidental) flash tubes in the same flash head, so no one flash needs to be able to fire and recycle at 20-30 FPS. No, they're not cheap either, but if you're buying a system like this, you're not looking to pair it with a small and cheap Godox flash for a job that needs that kind of a firing rate. (You can always rent the higher-end equipment you need for the job, unless your whole photographer "brand" is built around that kind of shot.)
My understanding was that the new mechanical shutter is what allows for sync speeds up to 1/400 sync speeds and not the electronic scan speed in this context. The new scan speed is impressive and ground breaking, but it’s the new shutter that allows for that upgrade not the sensor from my understanding.
The 5.8K oversample ONLY occurs in the APSC crop mode, not FF. That's a very important distinction. So the FF 4K mode will be pixel binned. So it remains to be seen how good that 4K will be in FF.
A1, 8K, 50mp...?? 6500US??!! Oh no! Thank you! I’m still happy with my Duo GH5 / e-m1 iii, and waiting for the GH6! The only FF that I would be interested is the Z6ii. I love your videos! Thank you!
It’s a very specialist camera for mostly wildlife and sports photographers. Take a look at the prices of the Canon 1DX and Nikon D1, this is space the A1 competes in. In this market segment 6,500 is actually reasonable especially since this is the only camera right now that can shoot 30fps compressed RAW at 50 mpx with full tracking autofocus. I have friends who are birders, this camera is huge for them because the resolution will give them the freedom to crop with impunity without losing much resolution. Your assessment of the A1 shows that this camera was not meant for your use case. Based on your gear, I say a better upgrade path would be an a7siii if you wish to try Sony.
@@ryanvacation7319 it is fantastic that we have so many options to choose from. No Camera ever was intended to be for everybody. The A1 is a fantastic Camera! But as I said: I’m happy with my Cameras. I'm not the type of person who needs to change equipment with each launch. If it were the case for an investment, at the moment, the new Z6ii or Lumix S5 seems to me the most suitable choices for the jobs I do. Cost benefit is an important aspect of the equation! For the price of the A1 I could buy 1 Z6ii + 1 S5 + Lenses + Cards + Batteries, microphone, etc ...
Cropping in, whether in the studio with the ARRI LF, or remote for interviews in 4K-12K on SONY or BlackMagic for us, is the lifeblood of many pro workflows. You can dramatically reduce the cost and complexities (and number of paid people on set), while tools like Resolve 17 make crop+reframe almost automated now.
I moved from a Canon 5D3 to a Sony A7R as my primary shooter way back in 2014. The extra pixel density is always appreciated but the real draw was dynamic range. Wait! I’m not talking about people who can’t properly expose a frame. I shoot a great deal of neon motels, diners, and roadside attractions at night. If I expose to keep color in the neon then my shadows simply disappear with the Canon, causing me to need HDR techniques to maintain context and detail in my story. The Sony’s have made this kind of shooting child’s play. Expose so that the neon doesn’t blow out, lift the shadows up to five stops in post, and done. That said I’ll be the first to admit the generation one A7R was not ready for prime time. The auto focus was junk. The camera gave the tactile feedback one would expect of the worlds greatest sensor bolted to a mid grade smart phone. Fast forward six years and I’m on an A7Riv with a iii as backup. I’m still using some of my old Canon kit with Sigma MC11s. The 24 TSE-ii is a joy with an EVF btw. I also discovered that, paired with the Sony 90 macro these cameras excel as medium format and 35mm film “scanners.” That saved me from beating the bushes for an old Nikon cool scan or laying out $2000 for the less than awesome Plustek 120. In the meantime Nikon and Canon have fired back at Sony with truly exceptional glass and arguably more functional cameras. Then Sony responds by upping their build quality, battery life, and finally ditching the old menu system. I don’t hate any camera maker, you should see the motley crew of clunky old film burners I shoot with. I’m just happy to see that Sony finally lit a fire under Canon in particular and this latest release shows they’re not about to let up. Much like AMD and Apple’s M1 have done to Intel, this level of competition is going to be a good thing for all of us.
We're heading for a photography world of high-end ILCs like the Canon R5-R6/Sony Alpha/Sony 7/Nikon Z6+ series on one end, smart phones at the other, and little in between. Canon for sure are gonna come later this year with both barrels blazing. But If I were starting out today, I don't know if I'd ever get past a smart phone.
The overheating part worries me. Looks amazing on paper. But, right now 8k is not important. OTOH, the 8k ensured that it will last longer when everything switches to 8k. Next a2 with 8k at 60p and 1/800 flash sync. Etc.
I am not an expert on anything but I will dare comment(regarding 8K). Sadly with all the image manipulation available for Post Production many of us are getting lazy, when the dawn of Digital Photography in many sets Photographers, Stylist and Makeup Artist got lazy because Photoshop will fix it. I am mentioning this Ted Forbes because I agree with what you said, no matter what is up to the expert to still analize what is the best Lens and Composotion angle while filming. Thank you Ted Forbes for all the great content on your channel!
Right off the bat, with sample photos on sony's website itself, i can see that a1 suffers from eyelash focus problems. More than one sample photos show this evidently. Would be interesting to see how that work out in real world tests and with different lenses.
Excited to see what A1 can do and the tech that will trickle down. For now I'll stick with the 42MP. Having used both, A7R4 sensor was a step backwards in mid-high ISO performance.
This is more like an experiment rather than real release. If its false 8k, it is not 8k camera and you are paying more for still not for video. You can buy both a7siii and probably a7IV for that price when it comes out (I guess it will be 10bit, 4k 30 fps and 40 megapixel and cost 2.5k, which is tempting option as b camera). At lesst that is what I want because if its 60 fps its gonna be 3.5k too
I think your point about 8k (who really needs it?) equally applies to megapixel counts larger than the 61mp on the a7riv. Even if you are one of the rare folks printing at poster size, at normal viewing distances I don't think anyone gains from having more than what its 61mp can deliver. As well as that, there is the question of what the lens can physically resolve. Relatively rare (and understandably very expensive) lenses can do proper justice to megapixel counts greater than 61mp. And lastly, there is always the increasing challenge of noise and consequent compromises to dynamic range as you pack more pixels into a given sized sensor. In short, whilst the a1 does everything really really well (at a whopping price premium!) I think the a7riv still very much earns its keep, especially for landscape, product, architecture and not just on money. And if you *really* do need ultra resolution for huge prints, then you are surely more sensibly looking at medium format and probably now drooling (okay, I admit it) over the really exciting and slightly cheaper (than Sony a1) Fujifilm GFX 100s.
I’m still struggling to decide if I buy an a7c to be our video and travel camera because of the price. Not making money of it yet makes it hard to justify. This one is completely out of the question until i can actually get paid to have it, but I’m sure it would be amazing to use.
World's great and awarded photographer not by expensive camera and it all about person who are behind camera. People have no idea about photography and always talking about this latest greatest camera.
The Red Komodo 6k has a global shutter so we're there...just waiting on Sony to implement. Hopefully on the a7IV but that's just my wishful thinking haha
The Komodo has a 20MPx Super 35mm global shutter. To go to 50MPx Fullframe for stills is a big challenge. I am sure SONY would have done it, if they could.
@@renestaempfli1071 No need to list the specs of both cameras. I'm aware like many others are. I was stating the fact that global shutter is already here and Sony, being the #1 sensor company. I'm pretty sure if it's any company that can do it, it's Sony compared to Red who has the fraction of the budget for R&D. Whether they choose to put it in the camera, is up to them. Maybe they're waiting for the price to go down, who knows but regardless, the tech is already here and Sony most likely already has the capability to do.
@@houseofintent Ok, my intention was only to mention what was currently available as a reference. I know Sony Semiconductor has a whole range of sensors with global shutter for industrial applications for sale. I doubt they will go for a global shutter for the A7IV though. I guess an iteration of the A7R2/3 is more likely.
I seem to be in the minority. I shoot landscapes and still life mostly with natural light. I don't need or use video and I am very happy with the latest DSLRs. The mirrorless cameras don't have anything I need.... yet
4k slow-mo is the video feature I am looking forward to most ... for wildlife video ... and the "super slow-mo" HD will be nice to have occasionally. Also, curious about the Active IS feature since I am often shooting wildlife video at 600mm (or 900mm with Super-35 mode) and keeping video smooth and steady is a real challenge. I will be selling the a9 and a7RIII to afford the Alpha 1, but will be keeping the a7RIV. (Crazy to think of RIV as #2 camera!) I have no idea how useful 8k will be in real life, but I look forward to trying it out.
8K is amazingly important and useful for doing video post cropping, while reducing the number of cameras needed and saving a LOT of time in post. Get it? Now with AI, you can even quickly and easily change perspective / virtual positioning in realtime in post if you have enough resolution to begin with (i.e. 8K). I agree that 8K in delivery is overkill for most other applications.
I would pick the RP. Yes, it’s an entry level camera but, the 5Dii is very old. Better AF, better sensor, RF mount. The RP is just the better choice in my eyes. Weather sealing (if the used 5Dii is still holding) and battery life (if the 5Dii batteries haven’t degraded significantly) may be the only things you’re missing out on but, that’s dependent on the condition of the used equipment you’re buying.
Considering the similar stills test results and the similarly limited video capabilities, I'd go for the EOS RP. Not only does it permit to upgrade to a used R6 one day but it also permits a wider variety of (vintage) lenses to be used, including those of the 5Dii. In the near term better auto focus, better live view display and the EVF should be big advantages.
I’ve shot 24 mp for a long time now and printed at 36” or better with great results. I don’t jump on that bandwagon I’d rather invest in superior glass and just work on being a better more accomplished photographer. As you well know Ted the best photographers in the world didn’t have our technologies and made beautiful imagery.
By actually watching the video before making pronouncements, I learned that he’s talking about how this model will decrease banding and less movement distortion, AND electronic shutter usage during flash. Are none of those issues important?
"Oversampled 4K is available in Super35 mode, which uses 5.8K capture. 4K footage can be saved with a choice of XAVCS HS (H.265) or XAVC S-I All-I (H.264) formats."
If this no-flicker electronic shutter is legit it could finally make the silent shutter in mirrorless cameras viable for theatre photography. Not that I could afford it or need it (I get by just fine on a 5D Mark III with its 'silent' mechanical shutter mode), but it would be nice to know it exists lol
@@DrunkDelilahBrewery The A1 is pretty much perfect in every way, at least on paper, I don't even want to set eyes on it. One day maybe when I have a rich lawyer photographer friend, I'll try it out. But the thing is, there's so many things with medium format most people wouldn't want to deal with. I tried a GFX50R which is supposed to be the small GFX, and it's still huge, plus not even really medium format. That's just the price you pay for the bigger sensor/negative. Think of all the GFX cameras, digital Hasselblads, or the film monsters like the Pentax 67, or the RB67, the GW69, these are huge ass cameras, with big lenses. For this reason I don't think it would challenge the A1, as I don't really see Fuji as a competition to anyone who's making full frame cameras.
Cropping 8K is super easy and takes no time compared to the rest of the edit. It's only the overheating and storage ussues that are a pain. I still want it though. Although in a nikon body
To me the biggest thing about the A1 is just it's focusing ability. they say its improved over the A9ll. and that camera was already considered the best focusing camera in the world by most people. for me focusing is the most important thing you want from a camera. you want it to be fast and lock on your subject and not let go. you want to have the biggest hit rate possible, and the A1 focusing will also be great for video with eye detect that locks on like glue. and the ability to use silent shutter with no worries about banding is a big thing. personally I am happy with my A7r lll. so I won't be upgrading just yet. even though I know that other flagship cameras have been priced at $6500 dollars, I think Sony over priced this camera, Sony is really limiting this camera to professionals who make money with their gear. because even the enthusiast who buy high end gear like the A9. will think twice about upgrading to something at that price. I think if this camera was $5000 dollars. Sony would also get allot of those A9 users to upgrade. and I might of considered it also. personally I am thinking about waiting two more years to upgrade. and maybe I will be smart and buy a used A1, because I always buy new and then my gear goes down in value really fast. and I will also be using that time to see what else comes out from Nikon and Canon. ( also I think for $6500 dollars the A1 should have a better quality back LCD screen ) and I wish Sony would make a back screen that also pulls out in portrait orientation. stay safe
Very true about 8k.Also downrezzing to 1080p is not as good quality wise than shooting than native 1080p.Any any post production house.No one ever says this.
I don't even live in the 4k world yet, i'm still 1080p and pretty happy. lol.
Me too. I have 4k in my a7iii but 1080 looks great to me
Working in 8k gives you huge creative scope in post
It's a flagship camera no doubt and it's priced accordingly.This camera is clearly targeted a big agency's covering big events such as the Olympic Games, NFL, NBA, NHL, photojournalist, sports photographers, high end photo enthusiast. The A1 plays in the top league with a top league price tag. This was the market owned by Canon and Nikon. But times have changed. AP was just the beginning. Their strategy now starts to show. Currently there is only Canon left in this league. Nikon has been relegated to 2nd league and struggling. They may catch up to Canon with the help of SONY. It is simply not possible to play in the top league without leading edge sensor technology. So far Canon was not even able to catch up to the A9 sensor technology. They have reached a readout speed of 17ms @ 45MPx, scaled to 24MPx, this would be 9ms for comparison with the A9. Comparing this to the A1 with 4ms @ 50Mpx, there is more than a 4x difference. This is a real challenge for the future R1.
what about pentax? they used to be kings from 2008-2014. canon was behind olympus lol during that time. and thats somewhere around 7th
It's still possible for Canon to catch up if they work with companies such as tsmc. Semiconductor technology is the key.
I want the A1 specs for stills without the video specs .... aka A9III. I hope something like that comes out.
8K is like 5G, only useful in super niche cases
It's more useful than you think. 8k is a gimmick, but downscaling 4:2:0 8k to 4k 4:2:2 or 4:4:4 is what most will use it for. It's a nice thing to be able to either do that or have room to crop your video.
Nope
@@hughjassstudios9688 You have to wonder if these are just Caninkon trolls, or whether they really are stuck with their horse and buggy view of the world.
I’m just glad I switched to Sony with A7S3 because they are really driving innovation where other companies are deliberately hindering bringing their innovation to the market by building in artificial limitations. I’m glad to support the company that helps enable the ability of the user to push quality higher. I fully recognize artistic limits are not usually hardware limited but certain quality and ease of use features are and they make a difference. I am thankful for the companies like Sony who put a priority on empowering consumers rather than just maximizing the cash grab.
lol
@@maxbashyrov5785 the only company I see pushing that envelope more in terms of value to consumer is black magic, but this isn’t the “art of cinematography” channel. Who do you see as the biggest innovator in camera manufacturing?
@@whatsupdate you won't confuse me, I still think that was sarcasm.
Do you have that link to the Blair Bunting article?
As s Sony lover and a fan of your reviews, I just had to watch. This is amazing technology. My Sony A600 is still a beast to this day. Love their technology/products above most.
We use 8K when shooting for a lot of different formats 16x9 and 9x16 and when there's a lot of FX in post or for stills.
I would love to hear your thoughts on using the a7siii as a stills camera (in more detail than in the review). Personally, I believe 12mp are enough for most hobby photographers out there and even some pros, but I still haven't pulled the trigger on purchasing the a7siii.
Wait to see what the A7iv brings to the table
I have been using the a7siii for a bit of time now and had no issues with the quality of still images. It is my go-to camera for still photography, no. That moniker is reserved for other cameras. However, on days when I am doing more video-centric work one body, one lens, high-speed low drag, with the need to capture clean stills to accompany said video, it has yet to fail me. Just my two cents on the subject.
Agree, 12mp is enough for majority of photography needs, maybe that's why DPReveiw named A7S3 the best hybrid of 2020 💪
A very good 12Mpx sensor is 100% enough for a lot of pros, for sure. And it is enough for big enlargements, too.
@@Biosynchro Very true. 8mp raw files from the Canon 30D can be nicely uprezzed to 5000 px / 15mp, so a 12mp file from the A7S III would uprez really well.
What a great video. You are a world class communicator. Thank you. From London.
This will be fantastic in ten years when it trickles down to a camera I can actually afford.
The Nikon D70 can sync at 1/500. Cheap memory cards, small file sizes, extremely fast workflow, professional grade body (buttons).
Yes, D70 first to be made in Thailand 🇹🇭 I ended up getting the more pricey D100, with shutter sync 1/180. The D70 was a better deal. My next cheaper D50 had 1/250.
I always love to hear your opinions on the latest gear. I am still rocking my a7iii and its great for what I need. If anything the a7siii would be the next thing for me to get for video.
One of the better previews, you get to the point quickly
Hi, I think I also not often watch in 4K, most of time 1440p or listen someone's talk even 144p for audio, but I still recording in 4K and even want to have 8K, not for zooming in or whatever, just for the future, if in 2000, who has the video of 720p, what you will feel? That's amazing, so that's the reason I need high as possible, even human eyes may needless to have 16K or 32K, but yes, keep 4~8K is important.
In 2013, I made my first time lapse video use a Android camera 3840*2160, even my computer totally can't play it, but still uploaded on UA-cam, today look back, it was amazing mission, lol.
Yes if possible I'll record 16K just for fun, for next may 2 decades may I not really use it, but keep it as a part of human history, I think it's worth.
When in the late 90s scuba dive computers (calculations of depth, dive-time and deco stops) became standard gear, I read in a magazine article how the author realized that after a dive, the only thing he and his budy had talked about, were the features and the performances of their computers. They hadn't lost one word about fishes or the diving place. Perhaps, from time to time, we need to remove the dust from our analogue cameras, or, even better, Holgas, Dianas and pinholes? Speaking of that ...I remember vaguely a certain channel, that promoted going back to the basics and even sent a bunch of Holgas around the world... Its bin a while...;-)
8:38 its a bummer that the over sampled 4k is only in super35 mode. Otherwise its pixel binned. But the 8k is oversampled from 8.6k. So that will interesting to see Sony vs. Canon 8k
I think you are right. I think it is line skipping with 4k if your not in aps-c mode.
If video is your thing, with this price range, go for the FX6 or C70, or save some bucks and go with the a7SIII. This is not a camera for video. 8k UHD 4:2:0 10bits 280Mb/s vs 8k raw DCI 4:2:2 2600Mb/s from another brand, and on the other resolution is in the same discrepancy.
No rotary display AGAIN. How can it be?!
A7r5 sounds good, with menu and sensor upgrades.
@6:37 the other camera from another brand came out last year (2020). Keeping track of time is hard when locked down for long periods.🤔
I've had a Sony a7r2, a7r3 and now an a1. I like high mp sensors. Do you think the increase in mp size in 35mm sized sensors will be the end of medium format digital?
I believe there is external 16bit raw recording for the a1
The specs are definitely next level. Sony is definitely pushing their sensors to another level. Not just the sensors but the tech inside the camera. It's super overkill for me. I'm happy with my Z6 and Nikon glass but man, it's just good to fun to hear and read what the next gen cameras have. I don't think most photogs (in the start of the 21st century) would have thought about having a camera with specs like this. Insane!
I was only looking at the a1 because of the 12mp on the a7siii. You briefly mentioned the pixel difference with photos on those two cameras. But I wish you went into it a bit further. Just concerned about the 12mp after coming from the 24mp on the Sony aps-c cams.
Where is the link in the description to your friends flash sync speed video? Thanks!
I just want lossless compressed on all Sony cameras.... okay mostly the A7RIV 😂
People seem to forget that Canon produced a 51.5 megapixel full frame camera a few years ago. The 5DS & 5DSR seemed to slip out without much fanfare. The images are great and the files are huge. I use one as my main camera for pro work.
I heard in another video the sync speeds is only with hot shoe flash? Also a cool benefit of 8k more than cropping in is doing a digital pan in post also over sampling
I want the a1 in large part for the 1/400 sync speed. Just a correction tho, the 1/400 sync speed is on the mechanical shutter, not the electronic shutter. The electronic shutter sync speed is I think 1/200 which is obviously better than the previous of not being able to use flash with electronic shutter
Most cameras been 1/250 for years, but Nikon even had 1/300 on the Nikon F5 in 96, and now with high speed sync it does open up to even higher flash sync.
@@Funktrainer I still have my F5, I never selling it. I have it in my display case now lol.
i remember with film sync was important but with hss is it really as important as once was and if so why?
An old Minolta 5400hs flash would sync up to 1/8000th with a lowly 700si. It may have went to 1/12000th of a sec. on a Dynax 9.
You can sync some Elinchrome HSS Models up 1/32000 mechanical on the A9. As soon as I get my hands on the A1, I will try it with the electronic shutter.
No, it’s not just you. When I was in photo school round 1980, here in Brussels, Belgium, we where mandated to print our shots with the film frame visible. That was to tell that the picture that was shot was the one we intended to shoot, not an after thought as per framing. Cropping after the shot is done is ok when you’re shooting sport, but when it comes to creativity, it’s all about intend. One needs to know what is about to be recorded BEFORE the shutter is released, NOT after. In your photographer professional life, you’ll be lucky (or blessed, depending) if you can show a dozen of such a miracle.
Most theaters have a 2K DCI projector (2048x1080) a few have 4K DCI (4096x2160) . Some movies are shot in 8K with red/panavision cameras but best case scenario they're mastered in 4K DCI, often just 2K. ARRI (most important camera company in the industry and by far the most academy nominations) only goes up to 6K with the Alexa 65 (the Revenant, Parasite, Joker). Standard S35 Alexa sensor is 3.4K, new LF sensor is 4.5K. 8K in your mirrorless camera is just ridiculous.
Yeah and the theaters are packed this year, oh wait…
It just shows how much the technology has advanced. If the sensor can do 30fps in 8K, then why not include it?
I would love to hear your thoughts on the reason camera manufacturers haven’t yet fully embraced computational imaging in expensive rigs like the a1. I’m talking superior quality JPEGs to that of the smartphone. It seems to me they are still in the mindset of the need to shoot raw and spend time in post which is great but I can’t justify spending that much money when my iPhone gives me insane DR in a split of a second ready to be shared let alone the new Apple raw mode to support a mobile workflow for processing. Again I don’t understand camera manufacturers’ stance on this.
that would drive up the camera even more to use computational process for the images. You would need to add more RAM and an internal hard drive to give the camera the processing power to compute these images. Smartphones can do it because they have all the hardware to pull it off since they are like mini-laptops in your hands. Best to just leave the camera as a camera and take care of all the editing in post-process
@@harryvuemedia nope, pro cameras should have equal or better computing power than smartphones. No excuse.
@@aviatorman8 yea no excuses so don't complain when they add another $1,500 to that camera. Smartphonrs have quad core process with 8+ gb of ram where cameras only have a process and a buffer with maybe 512 mb of ram. Good luck with that camera being cheaper since you want to turn it into a smart camera as well
@@harryvuemedia at $6000 there’s no excuse other than greed. The day Apple makes a pro FF camera if that happens I’ll be ditching all other brands. That’ll sure force others to move as I’m sure they don’t want to loose another battle after loosing the p&s one.
I agree: the electronic flash does add to the bag of tricks. More than a few reviewers have commented that it's neat, but the lights are visible so it is still disruptive. However, it does enable blackout free shooting which helps with moving subjects. My thoughts immediately go to dance recitals.
Question, does the blackout free shooting offer an advantage to AF, especially Eye AF? If so, the ballet dancer example is even more relevant. What do you think?
I'm happy with my A7 R4.. It does everything you need a camera to do..
Sensor tech in terms of image quality has not changed drastically over last 5 years. But how that image output is obtained and delivered is changing and that is what will define the future of the industry.
Do Nikon and Canon have the R&D budget and semiconductor experience and relationships to challenge the a1? Inevitably, tech will trickle down. Imagine the a9 models going to 30fps and that level focus tracking. a7r models will get the portrait related tech. How will Nikon and Canon answer when they can't get away from having a true shutter?
great breakdown of how a Stacked CMOS vs regular CMOS works Ted. Keep up the good work. Im still saving up for an a7iiior a7iv when it comes out
I'm watching on 4K. love it! Thanks
My a9 is almost 4 years old. It served me very well. I am hesitant to move to 50MP, but I simply can't say no to a 1/400s sync speed and flash with electronic shutter.
I barely use even 4K on my camera. Hell, I'm still using a Sony 1080 projector (onto a 110" screen) and really couldn't be happier. I think the only reason to use 8K would be a filmmaker shooting a feature, as a way to somewhat 'future-proof' the footage. I realize the market is going to try and push 8K, though for most of us, it's really not going to offer more than what we're already using. We have definitely reached a point of diminishing returns with TV's, camera sensors, gaming consoles and pics, etc. It's good, but somewhat bad for companies that need to convince people they need the newest and 'best'.
They are doing stacked CMOS image sensors for a while, it improves the time to move the image to the storage. Thery are not the only manufacturer of stacked sensors. The "stacked" has nothing to do with the global or rolling shutter, there are lots of image sensors out there which can do global shutter as well. Sorry, but we are making scientific cameras.
Love your reviews but wow I got burned with this camera. I just received my A1 and used it on a tv commercial shoot on the weekend. I had several issues of pattern noise and moire which made many 4K video shots unusable. Have you experienced this issue?
Nice to see someone that gets it
What do you think of the Canon SX 70?
You audio is so good 💯💯
friend of mine is a VFX creator. he's quite excited about this camera.
Will current strobes be able to effectively sync at such high frame rates in electronic shudder mode?
Yep. Not as off-the-shelf, single-head, one-box solutions, but there are sequential-firing solutions and multi-tube heads that will get you there. You have more than one flash taking turns firing different (coincidental) flash tubes in the same flash head, so no one flash needs to be able to fire and recycle at 20-30 FPS. No, they're not cheap either, but if you're buying a system like this, you're not looking to pair it with a small and cheap Godox flash for a job that needs that kind of a firing rate. (You can always rent the higher-end equipment you need for the job, unless your whole photographer "brand" is built around that kind of shot.)
@@stanrogers5613 Think I will keep my head submerged in the Godox swamp.
Great review, and some common sense about using 8k and post processing.
I definitely want this camera! It's for sure Sony's King Mirrorless camera!!
My understanding was that the new mechanical shutter is what allows for sync speeds up to 1/400 sync speeds and not the electronic scan speed in this context. The new scan speed is impressive and ground breaking, but it’s the new shutter that allows for that upgrade not the sensor from my understanding.
Hi Ted, please show more of the voigtlander 50mm f2 you have. Thanks!
What is the fastest shutter speed on the Sony alpha 1? Difference in speed between the mechanical and electronic shutter?
1/8000 mechanical, 1/32000 electronic.
@@heathwirt8919, thanks!
Excellent excellent video Ted!
When will 17 K be available ?
The 5.8K oversample ONLY occurs in the APSC crop mode, not FF. That's a very important distinction. So the FF 4K mode will be pixel binned. So it remains to be seen how good that 4K will be in FF.
A1, 8K, 50mp...?? 6500US??!! Oh no! Thank you! I’m still happy with my Duo GH5 / e-m1 iii, and waiting for the GH6! The only FF that I would be interested is the Z6ii. I love your videos! Thank you!
It’s a very specialist camera for mostly wildlife and sports photographers. Take a look at the prices of the Canon 1DX and Nikon D1, this is space the A1 competes in. In this market segment 6,500 is actually reasonable especially since this is the only camera right now that can shoot 30fps compressed RAW at 50 mpx with full tracking autofocus.
I have friends who are birders, this camera is huge for them because the resolution will give them the freedom to crop with impunity without losing much resolution.
Your assessment of the A1 shows that this camera was not meant for your use case. Based on your gear, I say a better upgrade path would be an a7siii if you wish to try Sony.
@@ryanvacation7319 it is fantastic that we have so many options to choose from. No Camera ever was intended to be for everybody. The A1 is a fantastic Camera! But as I said: I’m happy with my Cameras. I'm not the type of person who needs to change equipment with each launch. If it were the case for an investment, at the moment, the new Z6ii or Lumix S5 seems to me the most suitable choices for the jobs I do. Cost benefit is an important aspect of the equation! For the price of the A1 I could buy 1 Z6ii + 1 S5 + Lenses + Cards + Batteries, microphone, etc ...
For Birding the R5 ( around 4500US) seems to be fantastic.
I enjoy listening to your voice every time. And with what you said, I fully agree as well.
Cropping in, whether in the studio with the ARRI LF, or remote for interviews in 4K-12K on SONY or BlackMagic for us, is the lifeblood of many pro workflows. You can dramatically reduce the cost and complexities (and number of paid people on set), while tools like Resolve 17 make crop+reframe almost automated now.
I moved from a Canon 5D3 to a Sony A7R as my primary shooter way back in 2014. The extra pixel density is always appreciated but the real draw was dynamic range. Wait! I’m not talking about people who can’t properly expose a frame. I shoot a great deal of neon motels, diners, and roadside attractions at night. If I expose to keep color in the neon then my shadows simply disappear with the Canon, causing me to need HDR techniques to maintain context and detail in my story. The Sony’s have made this kind of shooting child’s play. Expose so that the neon doesn’t blow out, lift the shadows up to five stops in post, and done. That said I’ll be the first to admit the generation one A7R was not ready for prime time. The auto focus was junk. The camera gave the tactile feedback one would expect of the worlds greatest sensor bolted to a mid grade smart phone. Fast forward six years and I’m on an A7Riv with a iii as backup. I’m still using some of my old Canon kit with Sigma MC11s. The 24 TSE-ii is a joy with an EVF btw. I also discovered that, paired with the Sony 90 macro these cameras excel as medium format and 35mm film “scanners.” That saved me from beating the bushes for an old Nikon cool scan or laying out $2000 for the less than awesome Plustek 120. In the meantime Nikon and Canon have fired back at Sony with truly exceptional glass and arguably more functional cameras. Then Sony responds by upping their build quality, battery life, and finally ditching the old menu system.
I don’t hate any camera maker, you should see the motley crew of clunky old film burners I shoot with. I’m just happy to see that Sony finally lit a fire under Canon in particular and this latest release shows they’re not about to let up. Much like AMD and Apple’s M1 have done to Intel, this level of competition is going to be a good thing for all of us.
We're heading for a photography world of high-end ILCs like the Canon R5-R6/Sony Alpha/Sony 7/Nikon Z6+ series on one end, smart phones at the other, and little in between. Canon for sure are gonna come later this year with both barrels blazing. But If I were starting out today, I don't know if I'd ever get past a smart phone.
How interesting. Very informative. Thank you!!!
The overheating part worries me. Looks amazing on paper. But, right now 8k is not important. OTOH, the 8k ensured that it will last longer when everything switches to 8k. Next a2 with 8k at 60p and 1/800 flash sync. Etc.
I am not an expert on anything but I will dare comment(regarding 8K). Sadly with all the image manipulation available for Post Production many of us are getting lazy, when the dawn of Digital Photography in many sets Photographers, Stylist and Makeup Artist got lazy because Photoshop will fix it. I am mentioning this Ted Forbes because I agree with what you said, no matter what is up to the expert to still analize what is the best Lens and Composotion angle while filming. Thank you Ted Forbes for all the great content on your channel!
I just want a A7RC . Gimme that smaller form factor with a flip-out screen and the higher MP sensor and I'll be set.
It would be nice to make cameras closer to phones so that it could be posted to social media or clients quickly.
The Zeiss camera that’s 6000 has Lightroom and IG and its complete trash
@@0zymanndias773 I'm sure it can be made better
Loved "testosterone specs" 😁
Dropping the knowledge!
Right off the bat, with sample photos on sony's website itself, i can see that a1 suffers from eyelash focus problems. More than one sample photos show this evidently. Would be interesting to see how that work out in real world tests and with different lenses.
Gosh just give us a 16k camera already!
Come on, man. Most camera sync speeds today are between 1/200 and 1/250 on full frame cameras. Let’s keep it real.
Excited to see what A1 can do and the tech that will trickle down. For now I'll stick with the 42MP. Having used both, A7R4 sensor was a step backwards in mid-high ISO performance.
This is more like an experiment rather than real release. If its false 8k, it is not 8k camera and you are paying more for still not for video. You can buy both a7siii and probably a7IV for that price when it comes out (I guess it will be 10bit, 4k 30 fps and 40 megapixel and cost 2.5k, which is tempting option as b camera). At lesst that is what I want because if its 60 fps its gonna be 3.5k too
Why have not you and other youtubers got the camera to test it out yet and when will you get it?
some UA-camrs began getting theirs today, so I imagine over the next few days we will see plenty of videos.
@@jcbarker1 ah, interesting. Thanks for the info.
I think your point about 8k (who really needs it?) equally applies to megapixel counts larger than the 61mp on the a7riv. Even if you are one of the rare folks printing at poster size, at normal viewing distances I don't think anyone gains from having more than what its 61mp can deliver. As well as that, there is the question of what the lens can physically resolve. Relatively rare (and understandably very expensive) lenses can do proper justice to megapixel counts greater than 61mp. And lastly, there is always the increasing challenge of noise and consequent compromises to dynamic range as you pack more pixels into a given sized sensor. In short, whilst the a1 does everything really really well (at a whopping price premium!) I think the a7riv still very much earns its keep, especially for landscape, product, architecture and not just on money. And if you *really* do need ultra resolution for huge prints, then you are surely more sensibly looking at medium format and probably now drooling (okay, I admit it) over the really exciting and slightly cheaper (than Sony a1) Fujifilm GFX 100s.
I’m still struggling to decide if I buy an a7c to be our video and travel camera because of the price. Not making money of it yet makes it hard to justify. This one is completely out of the question until i can actually get paid to have it, but I’m sure it would be amazing to use.
More video, I never use it, curious to know how many do? I wonder how much this camera would cost if it didn't have video at all?
Leica M10 R doesn’t have video.
@@theartofphotography Ha Ha, I was thinking of lesser priced Camers and how much cheaper they could be.
we have to see about what canon does with the r1
I pre-ordered one. Keeping my A7RIV and my A7SIII. But I am selling my A9 to help get this A1. Should be awesome. Cheers and Thanks
thats nice bro..if you have any camera for scale inform me..i am planing to buy a used camera
Oooh you rich boy :/
World's great and awarded photographer not by expensive camera and it all about person who are behind camera. People have no idea about photography and always talking about this latest greatest camera.
I started photography with Canon A1 not even thinking about video specs :-)
The Red Komodo 6k has a global shutter so we're there...just waiting on Sony to implement. Hopefully on the a7IV but that's just my wishful thinking haha
The Komodo has a 20MPx Super 35mm global shutter. To go to 50MPx Fullframe for stills is a big challenge. I am sure SONY would have done it, if they could.
@@renestaempfli1071 No need to list the specs of both cameras. I'm aware like many others are. I was stating the fact that global shutter is already here and Sony, being the #1 sensor company. I'm pretty sure if it's any company that can do it, it's Sony compared to Red who has the fraction of the budget for R&D. Whether they choose to put it in the camera, is up to them. Maybe they're waiting for the price to go down, who knows but regardless, the tech is already here and Sony most likely already has the capability to do.
@@houseofintent Ok, my intention was only to mention what was currently available as a reference. I know Sony Semiconductor has a whole range of sensors with global shutter for industrial applications for sale. I doubt they will go for a global shutter for the A7IV though. I guess an iteration of the A7R2/3 is more likely.
@@renestaempfli1071 Yeah, I doubt it either that it will be on the a7iv 😖
Global shutter will never happen in the A7n line, that will be A2 or A1ii
I seem to be in the minority. I shoot landscapes and still life mostly with natural light. I don't need or use video and I am very happy with the latest DSLRs. The mirrorless cameras don't have anything I need.... yet
There's no reason for you to buy the a1 for landscapes. US$6500 is better spent on trips.
Its an amazing camera sir..I love it😍
4k slow-mo is the video feature I am looking forward to most ... for wildlife video ... and the "super slow-mo" HD will be nice to have occasionally. Also, curious about the Active IS feature since I am often shooting wildlife video at 600mm (or 900mm with Super-35 mode) and keeping video smooth and steady is a real challenge. I will be selling the a9 and a7RIII to afford the Alpha 1, but will be keeping the a7RIV. (Crazy to think of RIV as #2 camera!) I have no idea how useful 8k will be in real life, but I look forward to trying it out.
8K is amazingly important and useful for doing video post cropping, while reducing the number of cameras needed and saving a LOT of time in post. Get it? Now with AI, you can even quickly and easily change perspective / virtual positioning in realtime in post if you have enough resolution to begin with (i.e. 8K). I agree that 8K in delivery is overkill for most other applications.
and i'm really having a hard time to decide which one i should get canon 5Dii or canon RP... please help!!!
Both are nice. I tried both once and the 5d felt clearly better in my hand.
I still use the 5diii a lot for photoshoots... Great Cam
I would pick the RP. Yes, it’s an entry level camera but, the 5Dii is very old. Better AF, better sensor, RF mount. The RP is just the better choice in my eyes. Weather sealing (if the used 5Dii is still holding) and battery life (if the 5Dii batteries haven’t degraded significantly) may be the only things you’re missing out on but, that’s dependent on the condition of the used equipment you’re buying.
@@ReginaldEsque i have the 5D classic and i love it so much! that's why is being so difficult to decide...
Considering the similar stills test results and the similarly limited video capabilities, I'd go for the EOS RP. Not only does it permit to upgrade to a used R6 one day but it also permits a wider variety of (vintage) lenses to be used, including those of the 5Dii. In the near term better auto focus, better live view display and the EVF should be big advantages.
I’ve shot 24 mp for a long time now and printed at 36” or better with great results. I don’t jump on that bandwagon I’d rather invest in superior glass and just work on being a better more accomplished photographer. As you well know Ted the best photographers in the world didn’t have our technologies and made beautiful imagery.
By actually watching the video before making pronouncements, I learned that he’s talking about how this model will decrease banding and less movement distortion, AND electronic shutter usage during flash. Are none of those issues important?
El arte de la fotografia y esa camara es perfecta 📸🎬
Some diagrams/B-roll would have been nice when discussing technical aspects.
1/400 sync speed is available with mechanical shutter. Electronic does 1/200
Interesting, not sure if it's just me but your audio in this video is very bass-heavy.
"Oversampled 4K is available in Super35 mode, which uses 5.8K capture. 4K footage can be saved with a choice of XAVCS HS (H.265) or XAVC S-I All-I (H.264) formats."
If this no-flicker electronic shutter is legit it could finally make the silent shutter in mirrorless cameras viable for theatre photography. Not that I could afford it or need it (I get by just fine on a 5D Mark III with its 'silent' mechanical shutter mode), but it would be nice to know it exists lol
What I know will never happen, but would be kinda cool if ever did, is if the next A7R would be a medium format camera.
If Sony ever went Medium Format it would not be the A7R - Price would challenge the Alpha One. Replace the Alpha One maybe....
My guess is that the Sony R line will go medium format curved sensors.
@@DrunkDelilahBrewery The A1 is pretty much perfect in every way, at least on paper, I don't even want to set eyes on it. One day maybe when I have a rich lawyer photographer friend, I'll try it out.
But the thing is, there's so many things with medium format most people wouldn't want to deal with. I tried a GFX50R which is supposed to be the small GFX, and it's still huge, plus not even really medium format. That's just the price you pay for the bigger sensor/negative. Think of all the GFX cameras, digital Hasselblads, or the film monsters like the Pentax 67, or the RB67, the GW69, these are huge ass cameras, with big lenses. For this reason I don't think it would challenge the A1, as I don't really see Fuji as a competition to anyone who's making full frame cameras.
The faster flash sync is with the mechanical shutter not electronic.
Cropping 8K is super easy and takes no time compared to the rest of the edit. It's only the overheating and storage ussues that are a pain. I still want it though. Although in a nikon body
To me the biggest thing about the A1 is just it's focusing ability. they say its improved over the A9ll. and that camera was already considered the best focusing camera in the world by most people. for me focusing is the most important thing you want from a camera. you want it to be fast and lock on your subject and not let go. you want to have the biggest hit rate possible, and the A1 focusing will also be great for video with eye detect that locks on like glue. and the ability to use silent shutter with no worries about banding is a big thing. personally I am happy with my A7r lll. so I won't be upgrading just yet. even though I know that other flagship cameras have been priced at $6500 dollars, I think Sony over priced this camera, Sony is really limiting this camera to professionals who make money with their gear. because even the enthusiast who buy high end gear like the A9. will think twice about upgrading to something at that price. I think if this camera was $5000 dollars. Sony would also get allot of those A9 users to upgrade. and I might of considered it also. personally I am thinking about waiting two more years to upgrade. and maybe I will be smart and buy a used A1, because I always buy new and then my gear goes down in value really fast. and I will also be using that time to see what else comes out from Nikon and Canon. ( also I think for $6500 dollars the A1 should have a better quality back LCD screen ) and I wish Sony would make a back screen that also pulls out in portrait orientation. stay safe
Very true about 8k.Also downrezzing to 1080p is not as good quality wise than shooting than native 1080p.Any any post production house.No one ever says this.