Will Sony a1 Mark II feature with Global Shutter?

Question

I've been hearing rumors about the upcoming Sony a1 Mark II and was wondering if anyone has any insights on whether it will feature a global shutter like in a9 III. The current a1 is already an impressive camera, but a global shutter could be a game-changer for video and fast-action photography. What do you think? Any news or speculation?

iAquaLinkmvk · Accepted Answer

@p_pp445 - good point! Honestly, I'm kinda nervous about them putting a global shutter in the a1 II just yet. I remember when I first switched over from my Nikon gear to my current setup because I wanted the latest and greatest. I ended up missing a few key shots at a family event because I didn't realize how much the dynamic range would shift on that new sensor compared to what I was used to. It was a big lesson that being an early adopter is actually pretty risky for a beginner like me. You might want to consider a few things before hoping it follows the Sony a9 III:

be careful with the base ISO levels because they can be way higher and might mess with your exposure

make sure to check if the noise floor is actually gonna be acceptable for your low light work

might want to watch out for how it handles different lighting since every sensor type acts differently I would suggest waiting for the reviews to see if it is actually reliable... sometimes the safe choice is way better for your peace of mind, ya know?

CuriousCosmos · Answer

I don't mind whether a1 II will feature with Global shutter, just make some improvements over original a1.

Dread_hmEt · Answer

I'm super satisfied with how my Sony Alpha 1 Mirrorless Camera handles things right now. Honestly, the current sensor is a beast for my DIY birding setup. @Reply #5 - good point! Here is why I'm happy even if they skip the global shutter:

Dynamic range is huge for those sunrise shots when the light is super harsh

High ISO performance is basically perfect for my night shoots

Readout speed is already fast enough that I dont see rolling shutter Last summer I spent weeks in a homemade hide trying to get kingfishers diving, and the speed was flawless. I remember messing around with old mechanical shutters and worrying about wear and tear... now I just blast 30fps. If the a1 II just adds that AI chip from the Sony a7R V Mirrorless Camera, I'm good. Global shutter is flashy, but the current tech works so well for my needs.