In early 2021, Sony stunned the industry with a brand-new camera series and the flagship of their entire E-Mount mirrorless lineup, with the brand-new Sony Alpha 1 camera! It builds on everything that Sony has in their lineup, such as the amazing camera sensor technology in low light performance, speed and resolution, while also adding firsts for Sony, such as up to 30fps burst capability, 1/400th sec sync speed and 8K internal video recording.
I thought for certain that after the Sony Alpha 7S III I wouldn't purchase another camera for a long while. I've been super content with my Sony Alpha 9, but not long before I had switched back to the Sony Alpha 7R III from the 7R II. That series I never really found the right camera for me.... until the Alpha 1! I knew when I saw the announcement that this would be the camera for me and be my ultimate replacement for the R series! This camera has been nothing but impressive! I certainly wouldn't own this camera if it wasn't for my friends at Sony either, who remain a great partner of mine to this day! Thanks Sony!
This review will be an ongoing review, as this camera is my latest addition and one I'm currently traveling with across the country.
- ZEISS Loxia 2.8/21mm | See full image and EXIF data here
Where the a1 camera is positioned
The Alpha 1 is the flagship camera for Sony, which is essentially all of the best aspects of their current full frame camera lineup blended into one camera, which is the Alpha 1! This camera has the speed and controls of the Alpha 9, the resolution similar to the Alpha 7R series and the incredible video capabilities of the Alpha 7S series.
Sony has never had a real flagship camera in their mirrorless E-mount. When the Alpha 9 was introduced in 2017 it was certainly a powerhouse camera and placed above the Alpha 7 lineup but didn't have those added video features of the S and the resolution of the 7R's. Now that is the case here.
- ZEISS Loxia 2.8/21mm | See full image and EXIF data here
What I think about the a1 camera
I simply didn't see this one coming!
Up until this point the Sony Alpha 9 has been my diehard camera, since it was announced in spring 2017. The Alpha 1 is like the child between the Alpha 9 and Alpha 7R IV. It's a very impressive and powerful camera, that has so many menu options that it will take you quite a while to go through and fine tune your camera to the optimal settings for what you may be doing.
This camera is $6,500 and may be a stretch for most, but for what it offers it's worth the price as the flagship camera. Thankfully Sony was able to help me out with acquiring this camera, so I certainly appreciate them for that!
This camera replaced my Sony Alpha 7R III, which I wasn't ever a fan of. That camera didn't focus as well as any of my other cameras and I ended up utilizing this camera with my manual Loxia lenses during the final year I owned this camera for. Without relying on the autofocusing that camera was perfect. I wanted a camera that had the resolution but could focus as well as the Alpha 9. This camera seemed to be that camera! I liked that it had the controls of the Alpha 9, such as the extra mode dial on the top left of the camera. This is very useful for my shooting style and allows faster adjustments to the focus and drive modes. So far, it's been a better overall performing than my Alpha 7R III was, but I'm still getting accustomed to this new system and optimizing it to perform even better and more like what I've gotten the Alpha 9 to.
- ZEISS Loxia 2.8/21mm | See full image and EXIF data here
Sony a1 Specs
- 50.1MP Full Frame Exmor RS BSI CMOS Stacked Sensor
- BIONZ XR Image Processor
- 5-axis Image Stabilization
- E-Mount Lenses Compatibility
- 3.0″ Tiltable TFT LCD with 1.44M-Dots
- 9.44M-Dot 100% Coverage Blackout-Free with 240fps Refresh Rate OLED Electronic Viewfinder
- 8K 30p and 4K 120p Video Recording in 10-Bit
- 4.3K 16-Bit Raw Video Output, S-Cinetone
- Fast Hybrid Autofocus, Real-time Eye AF
- 1/400th Sec Sync Speed
- 759 Phase Detection and 425 Contrast Detection Points
- Up to 30 fps burst rate
- 5 GHz MINI Wi-Fi, 10000BASE-T Ethernet
- Multi-Interface Shoe
- Dual SD Card/CF Express Type A Slots
- Integrated LAN and PC Sync Terminals
- ISO 102,400, Silent Electronic Shutter
This camera is a powerhouse machine, that’s ready for any and everything. It’s the Sony that certainly made those who weren’t sure about the capabilities of a Sony to think twice about the Alpha system, especially the mirrorless system.
- ZEISS Loxia 2/35mm | See full image and EXIF data here
What is the a1 good for photographing?
In the time I've had this camera I've now photographed numerous genres with this camera. I know many in my community are more genre specific and I wanted to really take my time with this camera and go through as many genres as I could. There're obviously many more in-depth technical reviews online, but I always situate my reviews around real world experiences and not lab tests.
Being that I’m among very few photographers who photograph in a multitude of genre’s I thought it would be a great review to include everything I photograph and share images and my thoughts from within each experience.
- Sports – Fast Action - I'm coming from a Sony Alpha 9, which is known for its speed and accuracy in focusing. The Sony Alpha 1 is basically that camera, with a high resolution sensor on steroids! It's unbelievable how great this camera is! You have more focusing points than the Alpha 9 (759 vs 693), which gives it even more capability in accuracy. I took this camera on several helicopter tours around New York City and this camera held its own! I must say if you're doing any fast action in burst mode that you MUST have the super-fast Sony memory cards. I exclusively use SanDisk Extreme PRO cards, which are amazing, but they don't offer the speeds of the Sony CF Express Type A cards however. They're a must, as my cards reached the maximum buffer in RAW and took some time to clear the buffer. This is something you certainly want to be mindful of. If you were looking for that perfect camera of speed and resolution, then the Alpha 1 is just that. It has 11 MP less than the Alpha 7R IV, but 50 MP is more than enough for most people.
- Weddings - Even though lately I don't enjoy them I happened to photograph a wedding with this camera and what a dream this camera was for this! I photographed in both RAW (lossless) and JPEG (12MP) in standard quality and I was incredibly amazed with the accuracy here! How good was this camera? I delivered an ENTIRE weddings images to clients that were just the in camera JPEG! The colors were simply spot on, when paired with my assortment of lenses from ZEISS. Seriously, if you nail your camera settings with this camera you do NOT need to edit the images! They're that good!
- Fashion/Lifestyle - This camera offers the 1/32,000th shutter like the Sony Alpha 9, which allows you the capability to photograph wide open during the day, without maxing out your shutter as quickly as you would on the Alpha 7 series cameras at 1/8000th second. This of course is capable with the silent shutter mode. This cameras face and eye detection is very spot on, so you're certain to nail focus on this camera. I highly recommend the flexible spot, to have more precise control on your focus area for portraits.
- Night/Astro - This camera may be a higher megapixel camera, but the Sony cameras continue to get better every generation and this camera does very well at low light. If photos are your primary thing then a camera like the Alpha 7S III wouldn't be a great choice, even though it's seen as a low light king (but in reality the higher megapixel Sony's actually perform better overall). If you're printing you'd benefit from at least the 24MP sensors and higher. My primary cameras are the 24MP sensors and when I want a bit more I'll go for the 7R III or now the Alpha 1. They do very well in low light and where this camera may be too expensive the Alpha 7R IV would be a great alternative (if you're really wanting to deal with even larger files on that camera, ha!).
- Street - If megapixels aren't of concern for you then as a street photographer you will have the most perfect camera you could ever own. The sheer precision as I mentioned with focusing from this camera allows you to be able to capture anything and know that you've nailed it. I still enjoy the Sony Alpha 9 for street photography due to the lower megapixel count, but this camera is everything I love about the 9 and more. Just as with fashion/lifestyle I find flexible spot to be my go to for focusing for street photography.
- Landscapes/Nature/Architecture/Cityscapes - With its 50MP sensor this camera would certainly be the camera for those megapixel hungry photographers. It's a step under the Sony Alpha 7R IV's 61MP, which many may prefer for a slightly smaller file size, but giving you the resolution to crop if needed and have that detail available to zoom in closer to your images during editing. I now use this camera a lot for my epic vista and cityscape images. Paired with my ZEISS lenses it's a winning combination and has stunning print results, even at high ISO's.
- ZEISS Loxia 2.8/21mm | See full image and EXIF data here
Favorite lenses for the Sony a1
There is an abundance of native lenses available for the Sony Alpha 1 camera and even more when you add the ability to adapt other lenses to this camera as well. In my first year of ownership I've only utilized the ZEISS lenses (as I'm a ZEISS Ambassador) and find this pairing to be such a perfect combination, but recently I've also had the opportunity to utilize the Sony G Master lenses! I certainly wouldn't utilize anything that isn't a Sony G Master or ZEISS lens with a camera like this. A $6,500 camera body deserves to be utilized with the best glass one could possibly obtain.
- ZEISS Otus Lenses - These are fully manual lenses, designed for the Canon EF and Nikon F mounts. This is the flagship family of lenses offered by ZEISS. What makes the Otus line so amazing is that this line of lenses is no compromise to anything and offers the best image quality you can get from a lens. This is the type of lens you would want paired to the Alpha 1. The best-in-class camera with the best-in-class family of lenses.
- ZEISS Loxia Lenses - These are fully manual lenses, designed for the Sony Alpha E-Mount mirrorless system. What makes these lenses unique is that they’re all the same diameter in their millimeter thread. This is a bonus for those who may be cinematographers and are doing productions that utilize gears, eliminating the need for different sizes for different size lenses. These lenses also offer a de-clicking capability for smooth transitioning in focusing or keeping brightness balanced in camera throughout a scene. Paired with the Alpha 1 they offer stunning crisp and clean images, all within such a compact form factor.
- ZEISS Batis Lenses - These are auto-focusing lenses, designed for the Sony Alpha E-Mount mirrorless system. For most people you'll be looking to these lenses to suit your ZEISS needs, being the autofocusing lens choice. These lenses offer very accurate and fast focusing in a weather sealed and dust resistant body. They also include a very unique OLED display, that displays focusing distance and depth of field.
- Sony ZEISS (ZA) Lenses - These are auto-focusing lenses, designed for the Sony Alpha E-Mount mirrorless system and available for both full frame and APS-C (crop) camera sensors. These lenses are produced by Sony, but are developed with ZEISS optics - through their partnership, that began in 1996 and offer the same color matched and sharpness quality you’d expect from the ZEISS only branded lenses. The Sony/ZEISS lenses are the only lenses where you’ll find zoom lenses as well. Combined with the ZEISS Batis family the Sony/ZEISS lenses give you a wider range of auto-focusing lens options for the Alpha 1.
- Sony G Master Lenses - These are autofocusing full frame lenses, designed and produced by Sony. This is their flagship lineup of lenses and are extremely sharp lenses with good colors. They offer a wide variety of focal length and has some of the fastest focusing with their XD linear motors.
See all of the ZEISS lenses available here
See all of the Sony G Master lenses available here
- ZEISS Batis 2/40mm | See full image and EXIF data here
Favorite features and what's new in the Sony a1?
There’s so much to this camera that I’m going to pick out things that are either my favorite or things people really want to know about this camera. I don't like to get too technical in my reviews, as there are many other people online who do that already. I prefer to just give my real-world experience with the camera and share what I find to be the favorites for me!
- Silent Shutter/Electronic Shutter - We've had this in many of the Sony cameras, going back to the Sony Alpha 7R II dates, but the Alpha 1 has an updated electronic shutter that improves anti-flicker shooting under fluorescent, LED, or other flicker-prone types of artificial light, even while shooting at 30 fps with 120 fps.
- 30fps - The Sony Alpha 1 is capable of 30fps. I use capable as this is something you won't have at all times, as the lens you're using will determine if you'll be able to achieve this or not. Select Sony G Master lenses will be able to take advantage of this, while other lenses may only be able to achieve more around the 20 fps mark, similar to the Sony Alpha 9 series. That's still plenty for most people, but don't feel disappointed or cheated if you obtain this camera and are noticing you're not obtaining that with your lenses.
- 8K Video Capture - For the first time in a Sony you're not able to record in 8K resolution. For most people 8K is still a thing that is years ahead, but right now it is here and it's usable! The Sony does a very good job of being able to continuously record 8K and not overheating, but you're just at the mercy of the memory card you're using, as your record time will probably end before the camera were to ever overheat! If you have the capability to record and edit 8K footage, then you will be thoroughly impressed with the results. None-the-less you have the stellar 4K recording as well!
- New Sensor/Image quality - Of course, the new 50MP sensor is one to love! It's a new stacked back-illuminated design with integrated memory, maintaining image clarity. The real impressive thing is that this sensor is capable of 15-stops of dynamic range! This is a huge deal, allowing me to obtain the data I need in a single file, eliminating the need to bracket certain images. Additionally, the 50MP resolution also offers full-frame 8.6K oversampling for 8K video recording.
- Full Touch Screen capability - The days when I didn't have this I thought oh I don't need this, but now that this is something Sony offers in this camera and the Alpha 7S III I'm like I can't go without this, ha! Well, not really. I still utilize cameras without full touch capability and I'm still okay with it. I don't find this to be a deal breaking feature for me, but it's there and my goodness is it nice! To have full touch screen capability for the menu and selection camera functions can make getting through the camera more enjoyable!
- Dual CF Express Type A/SD Card Slots - Like the other Sony full frame cameras in recent years you do have the dual SD card slots, but like the Alpha 7S III you also have dual CF Express Type A slots as well! The dual card slots have dual capability as well, allowing you to use either format of your choosing. If you're wanting to take full advantage of this cameras speed then you'll need to use the CF Express Type A cards.
- File Format Options - There's now more expanded options for the file quality of your RAW and JPEG images. I normally keep my RAW files on lossless, which is far smaller file size than the uncompressed, but retains details. There are four options for JPEG's, including the Light quality option, which is below standard. If you simply must have straight from the camera images, but don't need them to be super high quality then that gives you the option to have those files when needed.
- Shutter Sound - I know this may be a silly feature to point out, but the shutter sound of this camera is extremely quiet! It's so quiet that you rarely ever need to switch this camera into silent mode. It's like a little wisp of sound that's very faint. It's hard to explain, but it's the best shutter sound Sony has EVER had in their camera. The worst of the cameras I own is certainly my Sony Alpha 9. That's the only thing of that camera I was never fond of.
- Focusing - With 759 Phase Detection Auto Focus points covering 92% of the sensor you simply cannot miss with this camera! I thought the Alpha 9 with its 693 focus points was something and then Sony came out with this! I can't help but think that a decade ago I was still at only about 15 focus points!
- S-Cinetone (Video) - This was first brought over into the Sony Alpha 7S III and now it's in the Alpha 1. It can be used to deliver distinct colors and stunning skin tone rendering that matches the the video quality you'd find in the FX9 and FX6 cameras and is based on technology from the professional Cinema cameras. Below I have a video that was capture entirely with S-Cinetone, which gives a great look without the need to color grade if you choose not to (which I didn't do in my video production below for ZEISS Camera Lenses Americas).
- RAW Lossless Compression Method - This allows you to be able to select Medium (21MP) and Small (12MP) in addition to Large (50MP) when you're in RAW Lossless! This is a HUGE deal as this gives you the option to photograph in a reduced megapixel and file size in instances that may not require 50MP. With this update it's made my Alpha 9 not be necessary and that's okay. I have two Alpha 1 cameras and it will be great to have one camera do everything that I need. This was a new feature with the firmware update 1.30, so be sure to update if you don't have this already!
Download the latest firmware update for the Sony Alpha 1 here
- Sony 1.2/50mm G Master | See full image and EXIF data here
Sony a1 vs Sony a7R IV/V? Sony a9?
The Alpha 1 and Alpha 7R IV cameras are the highest megapixel offerings Sony has to date (50MP and 61MP respectively), but the cameras themselves differ drastically in a lot of areas. I won't go through all of them, but I'll share why I went the Sony Alpha 1 route over the Sony Alpha 7R IV, even with the significant difference in price.
The Sony Alpha 1 offers the ability to be able to photograph with no screen blackout in silent shooting mode. This is a major deal, as you're never out of view during photographing. If you're a DSLR user or remember the DSLR days, where you'd capture an image the optical view would become blocked while the mirror flipped out to expose the sensor. That's how the Sony Alpha 7R IV/V works. I've become used to not having that issue ever since the introduction of the Alpha 9 came about. I find this most useful in more select scenarios, such as the time I took this camera on a helicopter tour and photographed in burst mode with the silent shutter.
You also gain the capability of photographing at 1/32,000th shutter (you'll be in silent mode at this speed). The 7R IV/V maxes out at 1/8000th, which is what just about every other full frame camera on the market is capable of achieving. Why is this a plus? This gives you 2 additional stops of light in your shutter speed and allows you to be able to photograph at wide open apertures during the day more easily, without needing a neutral density filter and maxing out the shutter.
The Alpha 1 also uses the new menu and touch interface first present in the Sony Alpha 7S III. This is an ENTIRE overhaul of the system and where I'm not one that ever had a problem with the old menu the new one does feel much nicer to utilize! The 7R IV still incorporates the old menu and doesn't have touch capability outside of the focus points. The 7R V however DOES have the new menu system, along with a brand new tilt/flip LCD monitor and many other additional features that the Alpha 1 doesn't have (but may be things others weigh in their decision between these two).
I can't forget that you also have that additional second mode dial on the top left of the camera (first present on the Alpha 9 series of cameras). This is probably one of my most favorite things about this camera. It allows my drive mode and focus modes to be taken away from the menu of the camera and gives me the capability to set other camera functions to custom buttons. I adjust those two things a lot in my shooting and I like having them right at my finger tips without the need to go into a custom button or the menu.
The viewfinder on the Alpha 1 is like looking at a really clear and bright optical viewfinder! It's super crisp and sometimes I feel it's too crisp, ha! This EVF is a 9.44 million dot screen compared to the 5.76 million dot screen on the Alpha 7R IV and the 3.7 million dot on the Alpha 9 series. The new Alpha 7R V however is 9.44 million dots as well. Being that this camera is the newest of all of them it does incorporate a few similar features the Alpha 1 includes.
The drastic difference will be the price. For most people the 7R IV and V will do perfectly fine and at half the cost. Owners of the other 7 series will have no problem with the 7R IV/V, but those coming from the Alpha 9 series may find not having features the 9 has to be a downgrade. The 7R IV/V are wonderful cameras and anyone would be happy with them. I tell everyone that the 1 is not for everyone and you don't "need" one of these. The Sony lineup really offers a camera for everyone, so don't feel like you're really missing out by not obtaining the 1.
- Sony 2.8/12-24 G Master | See full image and EXIF data here
The Sony Alpha 1 functions entirely like a Sony Alpha 9 or 9 II on steroids', from it's focusing capability to its 1/32,000th shutter capability it feels like my 9 camera, but with far more megapixels. The body of the camera is much closer in similarity to the Alpha 9 II than the older Alpha 9 (the first gen), but feature wise they're all similar.
The Alpha 1 improves on the 9 series by first and foremost having a sensor over double the amount (50MP vs 24MP). If you're like me and love the sheer speed and precision of the 9, but felt you were missing out because of megapixels then this is the camera for you. I would have been okay with a sensor that was identical to the Alpha 7R III. 50MP is more than overkill for my needs, but its still less than the 7R IV and I feel that tradeoff I could deal with more!
You also gain 8K video recording, should that be something you're interested in as well. As I mentioned earlier the 8K recording may still be years down the road for most, but it's a new feature none-the-less and is beautiful quality. You at least know you're obtaining a camera that's future proof for at least a decade. I still have my first gen Alpha 9 from over 4 years ago and it still is a favorite to photograph with daily. 4K from the Alpha 1 is going to be better, as you have the ability to record in 4:2:2 10 bit as opposed to 8 bit on the Alpha 7R IV and Alpha 9.
The Alpha 9 series gets an edge in the ISO department and achieving up to 204,800, where the Alpha 1 is only capable of 102,400. Actual usability I haven't really seen if there's a real clear winner. The Alpha 1 has quite a bit of grain, but the extra detail may help it a bit, especially when paired with glass that can perform better at high ISO's.
- ZEISS Loxia 2.8/21mm | See full image and EXIF data here
What's not so great about the Sony a1?
This camera is essentially perfect for me, almost. If I had to be picky about a couple of things thing that's not so great it would be the focusing and noise from this camera at higher ISO's. It seems it's a bit grainier than what I would have expected. I feel it could be something that could be addressed with a firmware update. At this price point I want to see the best of the entire Alpha 7 and Alpha 9 lineup in the Alpha 1, with ISO performance of the S series being one of those features to expect.
This image here was captured at ISO 10,000. I was utilizing the Sonnar 55mm, which is an extremely high performing lens that retained detail in the image, but the amount of noise just feels like a lot (even though it's ISO 10,000, I get it and a high megapixel camera). Some may say this is to be expected from a high megapixel camera but honestly that's becoming less and less of a reason to choose a lower megapixel camera, especially among the latest generation of Alpha cameras and the greatly enhanced sensors and processors. The higher ISOs aren't out right terrible, but simply feel they can be improved. This is a new camera, and we'll certainly see firmware updates in the future and will see if image quality improves in high ISOs.
I do plan to obtain some prints from my designated labs and see how the print quality of these high ISO images are. On a screen you won't see the true quality and it's always recommended to obtain prints of your images!
Now onto focusing. Comparing my current lens lineup with the Alpha 1 vs the Alpha 9 the focusing seems to have been dialed in perfectly on the Alpha 9. The Alpha 1 is better than what I experienced on the Alpha 7R III, but not as great as the 9. The rate of accuracy seems to be more like 75% where the Alpha 9 was 99%, if not a full 100%. The focusing system on the 9 vs 1 is more than likely different and many lenses I own are older and may not work well with the newer Sony's? Possible for a firmware update to work better? I'm not certain but it's something that I deal with but sometimes I do feel I wish I had my Alpha 9 back and just stayed with it. 24MP wasn't a disadvantage to be completely honest.
- ZEISS Batis 1.8/85mm | See full image and EXIF data here
Conclusion: Who is/isn’t this for?
If you've made it this far then you now want to know is this camera for you or isn't it??
For 90% of people this camera is probably out of budget for you. At $6,500 it will be a camera for serious working professionals or those who may just have the money to spend and want to best camera they can own. I will say it's a camera you should own only if you've finished acquiring high quality lenses. Let me specify. If you don't own Sony G Master, ZEISS or Leica lenses then do not buy this camera. Yes, I did not mention Sigma or Tamron as those simply aren't in the league of these three lens brands. I know many may argue that, but it is what it is. If you're going to own a camera like this then lens cost will not be of concern to you and money really is no object. You don't own a camera like this to go on a budget with your lens purchases. That's just a fact. This cameras performance is going to be affected by your glass choice more than any other camera, especially on speed (if you're after that). As I said earlier you will NEED to have lenses capable of the 30fps this camera can produce and that's what you'll only find in the Sony G Master lenses right now. This camera is at optimal performance when it's paired with premium optics.
If you're someone who may have the best of Canon, like the Canon 1D X Mark III or Nikon D6 and you want to move to mirrorless and the best flagship of Sony then the Alpha 1 is going to be that alternative.
This camera will only be one that select few will purchase, but if you aren't one who's able to purchase this then there are many other Sony cameras that will suit your needs perfectly fine. The Sony Alpha 9 is still a great camera, 4 years later and the 24MP is more than most people will ever need. Many of my large format prints are from this camera! Don't let anyone tell you 24MP won't do large format prints (like an 11 foot tall print). Yes it can! If your lens game isn't with the best lenses yet then spend less on the camera body and put more money into obtaining better lenses. You will do yourself a disservice if you obtain any camera, especially high end full frames by putting cheap glass on the front of them. Glass matters!!!!
Hopefully this review of my experience so far with the Alpha 1 is helpful. Be sure to check back, as this review will be updated with new goodies the more I gain experience with this camera and take it all over the world with me! Follow me on YouTube and Instagram to stay up-to-date on my posts about this camera as well!
More Images
- Sony 1.4/24mm G Master | See full image and EXIF data here
- ZEISS Loxia 2.8/21mm | See full image and EXIF data here
- ZEISS Loxia 2/35mm | See full image and EXIF data here
- Sony 2.8/12-24mm G Master | See full image and EXIF data here
- ZEISS Batis 1.8/85mm | See full image and EXIF data here
- ZEISS Loxia 2.8/21mm | See full image and EXIF data here
- ZEISS Batis 1.8/85mm | See full image and EXIF data here
- Sony 4/12-24mm G | See full image and EXIF data here
- ZEISS Otus 1.4/28mm | See full image and EXIF data here
- Sonnar 1.8/55mm ZA | See full image and EXIF data here
- ZEISS Loxia 2.8/21mm | See full image and EXIF data here
- ZEISS Batis 1.8/85mm | See full image and EXIF data here
- ZEISS Otus 1.4/55mm | See full image and EXIF data here
- ZEISS Loxia 2.4/85mm | See full image and EXIF data here
- ZEISS Batis 1.8/85mm | See full image and EXIF data here
- ZEISS Loxia 2.8/21mm | See full image and EXIF data here
- ZEISS Otus 1.4/28mm | See full image and EXIF data here
- ZEISS Batis 1.8/85mm | See full image and EXIF data here
- Sony/ZEISS Sonnar 1.8/55mm ZA | See full image and EXIF data here
- ZEISS Otus 1.4/85mm | See full image and EXIF data here
- ZEISS Loxia 2/35mm | See full image and EXIF data here
5 Comments
Dec 13, 2023, 8:27:28 AM
Kenneth Hines Jr - Remembering to catalog presets used for an image would be a taxing thing to do, especially as I alter any presets I apply for that particular image. The series in which an edit may be originated from is the only thing I've ever included (on Instagram). Cinematic Tones is the latest series, which majority of my images are being based off of presently. Hope this helps!
Dec 10, 2023, 3:44:35 AM
Graham Maughan - I've just come across your review and have been using the A1 since it was released. As you say, it is superb (a bit overpriced) but one additional comment that I would add is how good the colours are straight out of the camera. The sensor (to me) is superb. A couple of minor feedback comments on your website: with image information, it would be good to know the preset you have used, and re the web design - overal very nice but I don't like the background faint mesh: it makes the text harder to read (for me!). Best wishes Graham
Oct 11, 2022, 7:45:00 AM
Di - Wow those are done crispy crispy clear shots
Nov 23, 2021, 12:38:10 PM
Ralph Vesecky - Great shots on the Brooklyn Bridge. It was fun seeing you get all excited about the scene as the light changed. I wish I could "see" in focal length and not rely so much on cropping. Looking forward to exploring your site more. Regards, RJV
Sep 27, 2021, 5:18:26 AM
Steven Curtis - Thank You!