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Steve , it is set to viewfinder priority/automatic switch . Ivan Rothman is correct. This gets activated when the viewfinder senses the eye and I was able to change.It's likely because you have the camera set to Monitor Only with the little button on the side of the viewfinder. (I actually recommend turning those options off as you'll see in a few pages)
It's funny, it actually depends. I had mine on Automatically Switch and the menu was active, even with my eye away from the viewfinder. Lots of layers LOL!Steve , it is set to viewfinder priority/automatic switch . Ivan Rothman is correct. This gets activated when the viewfinder senses the eye and I was able to change.
I know how you feel Steve & I perfectly understand it .The truth is, I just don't do much video and I don't know a lot about it. My wife does the video work but she's just a basic shooter. When I write books, I try to do them on things I'm fairly knowledgable about to avoid a situation like you had with the $100 book - I don't want someone buying something from me that isn't useful, insightful, and accurate. My skill set with video isn't even close on any of those three, at least not to a point where I'd publish a book about it.
In addition - and I know this is a little ironic - my field time is somewhat limited. I spent most of my time working on books or videos. When I am in the field, I enjoy shooting stills and trying to improve my images. I'd be sick if I missed a great still opportunity because I was shooting video. At least that's how I feel at the moment. In time, I may eventually start to enjoy video (I do play with it from time to time), but for now I'm a stills guy I guess
Mark Smith has a video course on shooting video with the A1. l have a Z9, so I have not bought the course. But Mark’s own videos are spectacular. I did a spoonbill workshop with him earlier this year in Florida and he also gave me some good advice on video (he has a Z9 too). So I’d expect the video course to be good. I’m going to suggest that Mark do a Z9 course. It’s also possible that I could learn a lot from his A1 course. I have no financial connection or interest in this. But I have also been looking to learn more about video.
I had bought Mark smith's A1 vidoe course few weeks ago & found it to be wanting on many issues.Friddman's book on A1 (He has dedicated a full chapter to vidoe ) is a much better staring point
Sorry to hear that. But good to know. Thanks.
u do know what site u r on????
Do you !
Meantime, I’ll look after your z9 and ….This is killing me! I've downloaded the book. BUT......a week ago I invited new neighbors to dinner tomorrow night. So I'm cleaning house, grocery shopping and cooking. Grrrrr! I WANT to be reading Steve's eBook with my camera in my hand!
Not that I know of - I don't have one as I'm not very knowledgeable with video.
From what I know there is no set up guide yet.
