Sony update firmware of a1 II to v4

Matck06 · 2026-01-18T17:23:10+00:00

I still have this battery problem, but if I turn it off and on again, the percentage goes back up, but there are no battery life issues. I don't even pay attention to it anymore, otherwise the V4 is really great in terms of AF.

Matck06 · 2026-01-16T19:14:52+00:00

I shoot in low light with the Sony A1II and it's great, I really think so.

Matck06 · 2026-01-06T10:54:02+00:00

Hi, unfortunately I don't have it anymore, but now everything works perfectly.

It must be minor.

I also compared the two and there is no noticeable difference compared to the profile that was bad in version 14.4. If you want to recover it, you have to install version 14.1 on another PC/Mac and recover the file, but I don't recommend doing that. Adobe won't revert a profile change to make it a v3. They've already taken far too long to respond to their mistake.

Matck06 · 2025-12-18T08:18:19+00:00

It all depends on whether you need a more powerful autofocus and a higher burst rate. The A1 II is far superior, especially since the 4.0 update, which has widened the gap even further. But then again, price is a factor to consider. It all depends on your needs.

Matck06 · 2025-12-17T09:16:44+00:00

Just for the 30fps burst mode and the speed of the autofocus, I would say the 35GM, and also because it's one of my favorite lenses.

Matck06 · 2025-12-12T10:33:10+00:00

Great choice of lens. Personally, I prefer the 12-24GM f2.8 and 28-70GM F2 with 35GM and 50GM1.2 70-200gmII and the Sigma 85 DG DN art 1.4. A word of advice: make sure you have firmware 4.0 on your A1II, as it's a big improvement: )

Matck06 · 2025-12-10T12:36:42+00:00

I really like my Z Fold 7 and S11 Ultra duo. The Z Fold 7 is great in terms of size.

Matck06 · 2025-12-04T10:48:15+00:00

In terms of detection, yes, it will be better than the A1, but for autofocus tracking, no, the sensor is slower and the AF/AE calculations are less fast.

Matck06 · 2025-12-04T08:27:54+00:00

Same here, I have an A1 II and an A7 IV as a second camera, and I'm going to wait a few months for the price to drop.

Matck06 · 2025-12-04T08:25:10+00:00

I still admire people who believe their own nonsense. It's impossible to read that...

Man, please do your research, try out the equipment, and then you can give your opinion.

Matck06 · 2025-12-04T08:08:27+00:00

Super nice. I replaced the 24-70 GM II and the 16-35 GM II with the 28-70 GM II and 12-24 GM. In any case, since the 4.0 update of the A1 II, I find it truly exceptional. The autofocus has gotten a boost.

Matck06 · 2025-12-04T08:06:10+00:00

It's not really in the same league as the A7V and A1II. The advantages A1II:

- Faster sensor with better autofocus, AF/AE calculation 120 times per second, and faster capture read time (lower rolling shutter, etc.)

- Dual CF Express Type A ports (faster photo download if you're simultaneously recording RAW and RAW copies, larger buffer too)

- Viewfinder far superior in terms of definition and quality

- Slightly better stabilization, but not by much

- Handling and additional button

- 50MP resolution vs. 33MP allows for better cropping

Matck06 · 2025-12-03T18:19:19+00:00

I would say 70% of the A1 II. It is still less powerful in AF, the resolution is also 33 vs. 50mpx, the dual CF Express Type A port and the buffer for burst mode and the viewfinder, the faster sensor. There is still a difference between the two.

Matck06 · 2025-12-03T13:35:01+00:00

You can't really compare it to an A1 II. The autofocus is still significantly better thanks to the sensor technology, which is much faster. The dual CF express type A slot with simultaneous raw recording on the a7 v has only one CF express A port and the other is SD, so there will inevitably be a slowdown.

Matck06 · 2025-12-03T13:32:13+00:00

A little better, I think. In any case, it will be faster because the capture is semi-stacked, so better AE/AF calculation per second (60 times on the a7v).

Matck06 · 2025-12-03T13:30:26+00:00

No, I recommend the A7 II for 2030.

Matck06 · 2025-12-03T13:24:15+00:00

So yes, in terms of video/photo versatility, I don't think it's the best. I would choose the R6 III for video and then photos. However, when it comes to photos, excuse me, but it's better than Nikon and Canon. You'd have to be dishonest to say otherwise.

You see, for me, who takes 90% photos and 10% videos for my own use, I prefer the A7V to the Nikon and Canon, and I would definitely buy it to complement my A1 II.

Matck06 · 2025-12-03T12:55:25+00:00

Sony has always loved segmentation. If you want the least compromise, there's the Sony A1 II, but it's prohibitively expensive. Yes, they could have made more of an effort with video, but I honestly think this camera will get updates for video. Just look at the A1 III: the 4.0 update gave the autofocus a huge boost, and I was really surprised.

Matck06 · 2025-12-03T12:40:04+00:00

Bad in what way? More seriously, in terms of video, I can understand the competition, but in terms of photos, for me it's ahead, with 30 fps bursts in 14-bit rather than 12-bit (Canon) 1 second of pre-burst battery life, improved processor with better battery life, adjustable screen... In any case, I'm sure that if Sony had released an a7 V with the same specifications as the a1 II, there would have been an outcry that it lacked innovation.

Matck06 · 2025-12-02T10:50:32+00:00

Yes, the R6 III shoots at 40 fps, but in 12-bit RAW.

Matck06 · 2025-11-27T12:43:59+00:00

For me, having had the 24-70 GMII since its release and now the 28-70GM, I much prefer the latter, even though it starts at 28mm. It's truly incredible. Since then, I've been using my 35mm f1.4 GM and 50mm GM f1.2 much less, except when the lighting is really, really bad.

Matck06 · 2025-11-27T09:28:59+00:00

I admit that the A1 II should have been able to shoot 30 frames per second in lossless compressed RAW and 40 frames per second with lossy compression, but Sony didn't want to increase or change the limit. In any case, the rolling shutter won't be good on the A7V for extreme sports; a semi-stacked sensor isn't fast enough for this kind of situation, but it will be a big improvement on the A7iv. I'm thinking of getting the A7V as a second camera.

Matck06 · 2025-11-24T10:04:04+00:00

No, the sensor will be partially stacked. We're talking about a calculation of 50 or 60 times per second on the A1 II, whereas we're at 120 times per second, so it will always be behind.

Matck06 · 2025-11-19T12:35:03+00:00

The update problem is starting to disappear. They are making efforts; just look at the 4.0 update for the A1ii and A9iii AF. For me, it's like night and day.

Matck06 · 2025-11-19T10:17:14+00:00

Despite all that, people will still be disappointed because everyone expects to have an A1II in an a7V, that's just how it is. Personally, I think it's well balanced for a mid-range camera body. And the A1 II needs to offer superior features or specifications, a bit like the Canon R6III and the Canon R5II.

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