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2024-09-22T20:00:00
Excellent build quality and sharp images ??
Von
2024-08-21T20:00:00
The best Sony camera body I've tried so far, this is a serious tech for professionals.
Daniel
2024-03-14T11:12:19
Great camera. The only thing that would make this perfect is if it had the newer articulating screen. I have used it for sports, portraits and weddings. The ultimate camera
BRAD K.
2024-03-03T21:44:26
Excellent camera
Dustin R.
2023-04-22T12:51:43
Consider thIs a " magic camera"! It is a combination of the a9 and the a7R4 and does everything very , very well! It does have an Achilles heel, however, in that if the sun hits the eye piece directly ( like if the sun is coming from over your shoulder) the camera shuts down for a minute. You can wear a big hat or other wise try to shade the eyepiece from the sun to avoid this problem.
DIANE N.
2022-12-07T00:27:46
Amazing Camera can definitely feel the quality of product while in hand. Best Camera I have ever Owned and cannot wait to create magnificent memories. Impressive AF perfect for stills and video alike.
Jeremiay B.
2022-10-19T13:04:26
Everything you could want in a wildlife camera!
RYAN T.
2022-07-27T08:52:49
Best camera I've ever owned and a joy to shoot!
Steven H.
2022-06-22T08:59:33
Honestly, great camera for sports photographers, maybe even nature If your a professional? but for portrait photographers, this is over kill. Stick to the sony a7 rIV for a third of the cost and more megapixels to work with?
KRISTIN W.
2022-05-25T09:22:27
Amazing camera. Great feel and grip. Photos have turned out amazing, and the back end video capabilities/controls are on another level
BROOKS R.
2022-05-24T12:02:56
The BEST camera I've ever owned. I can shoot professional stills as well as high quality video with one body.
Evans P.
2022-04-21T10:17:22
Amazing quality and build. As advertised and glad I made this purchase!
FEDERICO A.
2022-04-01T23:21:54
I haven't had much to complain about. Coming from the d850 this is a huge leap forward.
Joe N.
2022-03-23T20:38:16
I absolutely adore this thing. Using my A7c is so painful now that I'm used to the OS speed of the A1. Best six grand I've ever spent - honest.
Matthew W.
2022-01-21T07:29:52
Killer camera. Love the all around use for this camera. I shoot wildlife, nature, and timelapse photos and videos. Great camera for everything!
WESLEY A.
2022-01-03T07:26:20
Awesome camera. 8K filming is amazing. Auto-focus is precise and extremely fast. Beast of a camera.
JAMES F.
2021-12-30T07:25:31
It?s an amazing camera- sharp and responsive. The 8k video quality without the heating issue is out of this world and doesn?t really bog down your workflow as I had anticipated. Great buy will get a lot of value from this camera for. Long time to come!
LAMOND J.
2021-12-08T07:35:33
Fantastic camera and amazing buying experience. Eric was great to work with.
JUSTIN G.
2021-12-07T12:17:48
This is the most expensive camera I have ever have and I don't know enough to say if the price is worth it. But so far from my experience, its performance is impeccable and I'm very happy with the purchase. Besides the camera itself, which there are many expert reviews online, Adorama's service was great. I placed the order the Saturday before the Thanksgiving. And the package was on the way the night of Sunday. Initially I was a bit worried about how soon can it be shipped since it was close to the holiday, but my concern proved unnecessary. I will certainly keep this in mind for future purchases.
TIANHAO Z.
2021-12-03T07:47:34
I left Nikon to Sony because of the a1. It?s the best camera I?ve used in over 30 years as a photographer. I like it so much I have two of them :-)
DAVID T.
2021-12-02T08:06:43
I?m so glad I made the purchase .. does more than both of my previous cameras did combined . The auto focus system is top notch.
RONALD W.
2021-11-19T09:27:28
The A1 is a seachange in photography for me. I?m coming from over 45 years as a professional shooting 4x5 Sinar, Hasselblad?s and Nikon exclusivly. The Nikon d5 stays at home now in favor of the new Sony A1. I won?t go through the specs but it does everything it?s promised to do and more.
Chris K.
2021-11-18T09:47:22
The a1 has no pier. It?s an incredible camera! I bought one to try and was so impressed I bought a second a1 with full set of lenses and sold all of my Nikon gear.
DAVID T.
2021-11-12T07:24:52
Awesome camera! Great in low lights. Fast and efficient delivery from Adorama!
GAMALIEL F.
2021-11-11T10:02:05
just incredible and super sophisticated photo and video camera. 8k quality is amazing! The only negative is the cost, but you really get what you pay for!
Emil Y.
2021-11-01T09:31:26
Amazing camera!
TERRY K.
2021-10-30T05:31:49
Fantastic camera! I?m amazed at the bird eye focus and high frame rate! This camera helps me capture images I?ve dreamed of: butterflies in flight and Osprey diving for a fish. As I?m getting older I need the extra help this camera provides. So glad I invested in such amazing technology! @lizmjphoto
Elizabeth J.
2021-09-19T15:20:15
This camera is a beast. Fast and furious with great autofocus for birds, animals and humans. The AF is not 100 percent but it?s much more accurate then the Sony A7R4 in that respect. With only a little sacrifice in quality compared to it.
David G.
2021-09-15T03:00:00
All I can say is that I love this camera. Sony listened and corrected all the issues that were complained about. It is everything they say it is and more.
sharon y.
2021-08-26T08:16:53
This is the best Camera I have ever used. You can read the reviews yourself and watch videos, but the speed of the tracking and the improvements in eye AF, as well as low light capabilities make it head and shoulders above any thing else out there. I took one star off for the cost. Adorama had the camera at my door 3 days after I ordered it. The shipping is the best I?ve used.
RICHARD Y.
Sony E
Full-Frame (1x Crop Factor)
Actual: 50.5 Megapixel
Effective: 50.1 Megapixel (8640 x 5760)
1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
CMOS
35.9 x 24 mm
JPEG, Raw, HEIF
14-Bit
Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis
Auto, 100 to 32000 (Extended: 50 to 102400)
Mechanical Shutter
1/8000 to 30 Second
Bulb Mode
Electronic Shutter
1/32000 to 30 Second
Bulb Mode
1/8000 to 1/4 Second in Movie Mode
Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Multiple, Spot
Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
-5 to +5 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
-3 to 20 EV
Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
Electronic Shutter
Up to 30 fps at 50.1 MP for up to 155 Frames (Raw) / 165 Frames (JPEG)
Up to 20 fps at 50.1 MP for up to 238 Frames (Raw) / 400 Frames (JPEG)
Up to 15 fps at 50.1 MP
Up to 5 fps at 50.1 MP
Mechanical Shutter
Up to 10 fps at 50.1 MP (Raw) / (JPEG)
Up to 8 fps at 50.1 MP
Up to 6 fps at 50.1 MP
Up to 3 fps at 50.1 MP
Yes
2/5/10-Second Delay
H.265/XAVC HS 4:2:2 10-Bit
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p [50 to 280 Mb/s]
H.265/XAVC HS 4:2:0 10-Bit
UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p [200 to 400 Mb/s]
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p [30 to 200 Mb/s]
H.264/XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p [240 to 600 Mb/s]
Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p [89 to 222 Mb/s]
H.264/XAVC S 4:2:2 10-Bit
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p [100 to 280 Mb/s]
Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p/200p/239.76p [50 Mb/s]
H.264/XAVC S 4:2:0 8-Bit
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p [60 to 200 Mb/s]
Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p/200p/239.76p [16 to 100 Mb/s]
Raw 16-Bit
4.2K (4264 x 2408) up to 59.94p
4:2:2 10-Bit
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p
Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/50p/59.94p
Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 50i/59.94i
4:2:0 8-Bit
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p
Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/50p/59.94p
Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 50i/59.94i
Unlimited
NTSC/PAL
Built-In Microphone (Stereo)
External Microphone Input (Stereo)
AAC LC, Linear PCM (Stereo)
Yes
Yes
Auto and Manual Focus
Continuous-Servo AF (C), Direct Manual Focus (DMF), Manual Focus (M), Single-Servo AF (S)
Phase Detection: 759
Contrast Detection: 425
-4 to +20 EV
Electronic (OLED)
0.64"
9,437,184 Dot
25 mm
1
Approx. 0.9x
-4 to +3
3.0"
1,440,000 Dot
Tilting Touchscreen LCD
No
Auto, Fill Flash, Hi-Speed Sync, Off, Rear Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync
1/400 Second
-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
TTL
Hot Shoe
Dual Slot: CFexpress Type A / SD
HDMI A (Full Size), USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1), USB Micro-B (USB 2.0), 3.5mm Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone, RJ45
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
No
32 to 104 Degree F (0 to 40 Degree C)
NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 2280 mAh (Approx. 430 Shots)
Required, included
Lithium ion
Non-universal
2
5.07 x 3.81 x 2.74" (128.9 x 96.9 x 69.7mm)
1.6 lbs (737g) (Body Only)
192223277854, 192223251908, 192223216853, 843367114856, 027242922624, 192223152045, 192223251755
My first camera ever with no compromises
By Winsome I.
Simply put, this is the only camera I've ever bought where I didn't think, even while unboxing, it's so great, but I still wish it did [____]. Yes, this search for gear perfection is exacerbated by being a hybrid stills/video shooter. But even if the A1 just fulfilled one or the other of those functions this well it would still be extraordinary. Doing both so well AND concurrently? It's like sci-fi. Re stills, 50 megapixels is IMO the sweet-spot for full frame. The A1's new sensor re...
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If you can afford it, get it!
By DAVID H.
Love the Sony a1. The images are fantastic and the AF is great. It is amazing to see how good the AF-Birds Eye Mode functions with birds in flight. I'm looking forward to learning more about the functionality of the extensive setting possibilities for my photography, but am already feeling comfortable with the camera with the custom key settings I have made. It's the most expensive camera I've ever purchased but I am thrilled that I did.
The most technologically advanced, innovative camera that Sony has ever released, the Alpha 1 combines high-resolution and high-speed performance at a level never previously reached. A 50.1-megapixel full-frame stacked Exmor RS image sensor capable of up to 30 fps continuous shooting with up to 120 AF/AE calculations per second, 8k 30p 10-bit 4:2:0 video and much more, the Alpha 1 will allow creators to capture what they've never been able to before.
Introducing the Alpha 1
The Alpha 1 features a newly developed stacked Exmor RS CMOS image sensor, built with integral memory and paired with an upgraded BIONZ XR imaging processing engine, making it capable of shooting 50.1-megapixel images continuously at an astounding 30fps with up to 120 AF/AE calculations per second. The Alpha 1 shooting capabilities are further enhanced by a 9.4 million dot OLED Quad-XGA electronic viewfinder, with a refresh rate of upto 240 fps, ensuring no black out. Additionally, for the first time in an Alpha series camera, 8K 30p 10-bit 4:2:0 video is available, along with 4K 120p 1510-bit 4:2:2 recording and S-Cinetone color. The Alpha 1 is also packed with features that support field professionals with faster workflow, including 3.5x faster wireless FTP transfer speed and more.
50.1MP full-frame stacked Exmor RS CMOS sensor with integral memory
The innovative full-frame Exmor RS image sensor delivers an overwhelming combination of resolution and speed with 50.1 effective megapixels in a stacked CMOS architecture with integral memory. The sensor's stacked structure and advanced A/D (analogue to digital) conversion provides significant improvements over the a9II, allowing a huge amount of data to be read from the pixel area at high speed, then temporarily store it in the chip's integrated memory so that high-speed processing can proceed without delays. Despite the large volume of data produced by the sensor's 50.1 million pixels (approx. twice the pixel count of the a9 II), the Alpha1 can shoot continuous bursts at up to 30 frames per second (1.5x the speed of the a9 II) while offering fast, precise phase-detection AF.
Continuous Shooting up to 30fps with 120 AF/AE calculations per sec.
The Alpha 1 captures moments that would otherwise be lost thanks to its high-speed read out from the 50.1-megapixel image sensor, making it possible to shoot up to 30 full-frame images per second, using the electronic shutter, with full AF (auto focus) and AE (auto exposure) tracking up to an astonishing 120 calculations per second, with AE response latency as low as 0.033 second, even with sudden changes in brightness. A large buffer memory and increased overall system speed allow up to approximately 165 JPEG images or 155 compressed RAW images to be captured in one continuous 30 fps burst and at 20 frames per second, users can shoot up to 238 full-frame compressed RAW images or 400 full-frame JPEG images. This can be a huge confidence-booster when timing is critical for sports, wildlife, and other moving subjects.
8x more powerful, next generation BIONZ XR image processing engine
The Alpha 1 incorporates the next generation BIONZ XR image processing engine which performs 8x faster processing compared to the BIONZ X processing engine found on previous models. The BIONZ XR handles all of AF, image recognition, image quality adjustments, development, and more in real time, minimizing processing latency while markedly boosting still image and movie processing power. Furthermore, user interface, network, and file management processing are distributed so that fast, stress-free control response is maintained regardless of real-time processing load.
Selectable continuous shooting speeds with electronic shutter
The Alpha 1 offers a range of selectable continuous shooting speeds: 20, 15, 10, or 5 fps assignable to the Hi, Mid, and Lo drive modes. Continuous shooting is fixed at 30 fps in the Hi+ mode. This makes it easier to set a continuous shooting speed that best suits the subject and shooting environment, while an expanded range of speed and compression combinations offers new flexibility. A continuous shooting speed of 15 fps coupled with the "M:21M JPEG + Compressed RAW" recording mode, for example, will allow more than 1000 still images to be shot in one burst in APS-C mode.
Blackout-Free For An Uninterrupted View.
An interrupted blackout-free view of the subject lets you respond instantly and seamlessly. The EVF is updated at 240fps to minimize latency during continuous shooting.
Silent, Vibration-Free Shutter.
A silent electronic shutter provides greater opportunities for shooting sports and other subjects where noise is not tolerated. Vibration-free operation contributes to high image quality.
Anti-Distortion Shutter.
Fast sensor readout minimizes still-image distortion when using the electronic shutter. The BIONZ XR engine and a large buffer achieve about 1.5x less distortion than the a9 II.
Flicker-Free Electronic & Mechanical Shutters.
Another world-first: flicker-free electronic and mechanical shutters. You get flicker-free shooting under fluorescent/artificial lighting with all the benefits of the electronic shutter.
Flash Sync With Electronic Shutter.
For the first time in an a camera, electronic shutter flash sync is possible thanks to high readout speed from the stacked CMOS sensor. All electronic shutter advantages remain available for flash shooting.
Dual Driven Shutter Drive For Flash Sync Up To 1/400s.
The world's first dual driven shutter system allows flash sync up to 1/400 s., making it easier to capture dynamic action, and opening the door to new creative possibilities.
The new 50.1-MP Exmor RS CMOS sensor delivers high resolution and sensitivity with low noise, plus up to 15 stops of dynamic range. A new image processing engine achieves even better color accuracy than previous models.
Wide ISO 100-32000 Sensitivity Range.
Despite the sensor's high pixel count, a sensitive back-illuminated structure with gapless on-chip lenses and an AR coated seal glass allows a standard ISO range of ISO 100-32000, expandable to ISO 50-102400.
Pixel Shift Multi Shooting.
Up to 16 images shot with precise in-body image stabilization control can be combined via computer software to create photos with up to 199 million pixels for extraordinary resolution, color, and atmosphere.
Creative Look Supports Varied Expression.
The Creative Look feature provides 10 presets that can be used unmodified or edited to create a variety of "looks" that can help creators fine-tune the mood of their stills or movies in-camera.
5-Axis Optical In-Body Image Stabilization For A 5.5-Step Advantage.
A precision stabilization unit and gyro sensors plus the latest image stabilization algorithms deliver a 5.5-step shutter speed advantage, maximizing the quality of high-resolution images.
Improved Real-time Eye AF For Animals.
Primarily designed for cats and dogs, this feature employs advanced subject recognition technology to reliably track and focus on animal eyes. It even works if the animal's face is upside-down.
Real-Time Eye AF.
Combining state-of-the-art AI technology and evolved Fast Hybrid AF algorithms, Real-time Eye AF in the a1 tracks and focuses on human eyes with approximately 30% greater precision than the a9 II.
Real-Time Tracking.
Select a subject, half-press the shutter, and the camera will track and maintain focus automatically. Turn on AF face/eye priority for seamless AI-based tracking of human, animal, or bird eyes.
Wide, Fast, Precise AF Tracking.
The a1 features focal plane phase-detection AF that is sensitive, fast, and precise. The 50.1-MP sensor and BIONZ XR engine provide 759 selectable phase-detection points covering about 92% of the image.
4K Movies At A High 120fps Frame Rate.
The a1 supports high frame-rate internal 4K movie recording at up to 120fps, for smooth, expressive slow-motion playback at up to 5x. 10-bit 4:2:2 chroma subsampling can be used with Long-GOP or Intra (All-I) compression for outstanding image quality, while the new image sensor and BIONZ XR engine minimize image distortion.
The Cinematic S-Cinetone Look.
The a1 includes the same S-Cinetone color matrix that produces beautiful color and skin tones in the VENICE, FX6, and other Cinema Line cameras. S-Cinetone delivers natural mid-tones that are essential to healthy-looking skin color, plus soft colors and gorgeous highlights, responding to a growing need for more expressive depth.
"Active Mode" Image Stabilization.
A new Active Mode dedicated to movie shooting makes 5-axis optical image stabilization highly effective for handheld shooting. It uses the BIONZ XR engine's real-time processing capability to apply optimum compensation in all formats, including 4K. All of this is realized without compromising the compact size and mobility of the a system.
Panning Shots With Electronic Shutter.
Using electronic shutter at low shutter speeds can reduce display response, making it difficult to follow fast subjects. Turn [Low Frame Rate Limit] ON to improve display response and allow panning shots.
Seamlessly Switch Full-Frame & APS-C Formats.
M and S size images have the same number of pixels and AF area in the full-frame and APS-C modes, so you can switch seamlessly between full-frame [M:21MP] and APS-C [M:21MP] while shooting the same scene.
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