The Sony Alpha 1 is a leap forward in mirrorless cameras, but it might not be right for most filmmakers. After the release of the Sony a7s III, the Alpha 1 announcement from Sony was a bit of a head-scratcher. We waited years for the a7s II update, and we finally got one with a host of amazing features. It was undeniably a hit, and I'm regularly surprised at just how many of my friends bought one. Then along came the Alpha 1, coming in at nearly twice the price, but offering a jump into 8K video. Why would Sony release a camera with "superior" video specs shortly after the release of the 4K a7S III? It didn't make a lot of sense. So when Sony offered us a chance to shoot with it for two weeks, we jumped at the chance. [deal id="140021"] What is it? The Alpha 1 is the latest flagship camera from Sony. It has a brand new sensor design that outputs 8K video, has amazing autofocus, and takes super fast stills while coming at a price premium that's steep enough you could potentially get two a7S III cameras for the same money. So is it worth it? Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Monday, 31 May, 2021