17/04/2024 3:49 am
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As a Sony mirrorless shooter, I'm eagerly anticipating the release of the Sony a1 Mark II. The original a1 was groundbreaking, with its 50MP sensor, 30fps burst, 8K video and advanced AF. But that got me thinking - what could Sony bring to the table with the a1 Mark II to top the impressive specs of the original?
Some things on my wishlist:
- A new stacked sensor, perhaps 60-70MP resolution
- Improved dynamic range and high ISO performance
- Even faster shooting speeds, maybe 40-50fps
- 8K 60p video with longer record times
- Next-gen AI-based subject recognition autofocus
- A bigger, higher-res EVF with lower lag
- Faster sensor readout to reduce rolling shutter
- Dual CFexpress Type A card slots
- Enhanced heat dissipation for longer 8K recording
- Wireless tethering and file transfer capabilities
Those are just some ideas off the top of my head. What do you think? What killer new features would make the Sony a1 II an instant-buy for you? What advancements seem realistic in the next generation?
I'm interested to hear everyone's thoughts!
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18/04/2024 2:55 am
Add focus stacking
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18/04/2024 9:34 pm
Here are a few features I would like to see in a1 mark ii:
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Improved autofocus performance - Specifically better low light AF capabilities and enhanced subject tracking/animal AF abilities. The A1 already has excellent AF but refining it even further would be welcome.
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Flip-out rear LCD screen - The lack of a flip screen is a notable omission on the A1, especially given its video capabilities. Adding this would make the A1II much more versatile.
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Higher capacity storage - 1TB of internal storage would be a major upgrade over the A1 and allow extensive photo/video shooting without swapping cards.
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8K 60p video - While the A1 has great 8K 30p video already, the ability to shoot 8K at 60fps would cement its position as an elite hybrid camera. Better rolling shutter performance would also be beneficial.
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Improved battery life - The A1 is already power hungry so extending the battery life would further aid all-day shooting for both stills and video. This could be achieved through a higher capacity battery or power efficiencies from the new processor.
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Enhanced durability - For a no-compromise professional camera, boosting the weather/dust resistance further and ensuring robust build quality for demanding situations would make sense.
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Additional professional video features - Tools like waveforms, LUTs or proxy recording would satisfy advanced video shooters.
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20/04/2024 2:48 am
Make it cheaper launch price, as Nikon Z9 for $5499.
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12/07/2024 3:23 am
I'm hoping Sony surprises us with some innovative features we haven't even thought of yet!
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02/03/2026 3:58 am
Stumbled on this thread and honestly, you gotta be careful wishing for 60 or 70 megapixels. Higher resolution sounds great on paper but it usually means smaller pixels and potentially more noise at high ISO, which might hurt the wildlife guys shooting at dawn. I would suggest Sony focuses more on the tech they put in the Sony a9 III Mirrorless Camera like that global shutter or at least a much faster readout. If they try to compete with the Nikon Z8 Mirrorless Camera just on raw specs, they might miss out on the ergonomics and heat management. Make sure to keep an eye on the card speeds too because 8K 60p is gonna eat through storage. If you are planning to upgrade, maybe start looking at Sony CEA-G320T 320GB CFexpress Type A cards now because the file sizes are gonna be brutal. Sony might want to consider the cooling system too, since pushing that much data through a small body usually leads to overheating issues. Just my two cents... i think they need to balance the speed with the actual usability instead of just chasing numbers. Let me know if you want to chat more about the sensor trade-offs tho.
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08/06/2024 3:11 am
- a9 III body
- Same 50MP sensor as the original a1 with same IQ
- Focus stacking
- A better grip which fits properly
- Faster CFExpress Type-A 4.0
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22/03/2026 2:12 pm
ngl reading these wishlists makes my wallet hurt. unfortunately sony is probably gonna charge an arm and a leg for the a1 ii especially with that new ai tech. i agree with beatcannon that price matters but honestly i doubt it will be cheap. the original a1 is already a beast and most of us could just stick with it or even grab a used Sony Alpha 7R IV 61MP Mirrorless Camera if we really need pixels. i had issues with the original a1 screen not being as good as expected for macro work... just feels like a waste to buy a whole new body when a diy solution works. i've been using a cheap external monitor and making my own battery packs to save money. plus you can just grab Lexar Professional CFexpress Type A Silver Series 320GB cards when they're on clearance instead of waiting for a new body to fix your buffer issues. its way cheaper than dropping 6k on a mk ii.
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21/04/2026 5:27 am
Noted!
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27/04/2024 10:05 am
Just release ASAP. Because EOS R1 is coming.
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07/05/2024 7:31 pm
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02/09/2024 4:36 am
Basically, I think the specs of a1 is enough for most professional photographers. Only I want is to improve the design and stability of the camera.
