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My take on the firmware. Sony have provided what they promised at the release of the a9iii and have added more.
Lots are looking over the fence at other brands and asking for things that have never been promised on the A1.
It looks like they have changed the software significantly - and maybe they need to do this to open further opportunities.
We are also not Sony so we don’t know if there is hardware/software that stops them putting things in like pre-capture. Only Sony know what can and can’t be added. Improved AF on A7RV could only be achieved with additional hardware for example.
Interestingly pre-capture has only been on radar since it appeared on Nikon Z9/8 yet it’s been on Olympus (OM) for years and in RAW where Nikon have not been able to unlock it yet in RAW! I don’t see anyone running to OM because of this feature. It’s a nice to have for me - but it hasn’t stopped me getting images (sports or wildlife). I’ve still got mates with Nikon Z9/8 that are moaning about the AF.
I see nothing in other systems that make it a deal breaker to jump brand. I’m not Sony fanboy either - but Joe I am invested in the system there is very little to gain at the moment from another manufacturer. The A1 will provide me what I want for a good few years. The best tool is the one behind the camera.
Lots are looking over the fence at other brands and asking for things that have never been promised on the A1.
It looks like they have changed the software significantly - and maybe they need to do this to open further opportunities.
We are also not Sony so we don’t know if there is hardware/software that stops them putting things in like pre-capture. Only Sony know what can and can’t be added. Improved AF on A7RV could only be achieved with additional hardware for example.
Interestingly pre-capture has only been on radar since it appeared on Nikon Z9/8 yet it’s been on Olympus (OM) for years and in RAW where Nikon have not been able to unlock it yet in RAW! I don’t see anyone running to OM because of this feature. It’s a nice to have for me - but it hasn’t stopped me getting images (sports or wildlife). I’ve still got mates with Nikon Z9/8 that are moaning about the AF.
I see nothing in other systems that make it a deal breaker to jump brand. I’m not Sony fanboy either - but Joe I am invested in the system there is very little to gain at the moment from another manufacturer. The A1 will provide me what I want for a good few years. The best tool is the one behind the camera.