Who’s buying the Sony a1MK2?

[Jose Raposo]

Well, took the MK 2 out today for a trial run, it was a bitterly cold day today -16 so not a particular fun day to photograph but I wanted to get a chance to photograph a Snowy Owl that has been hanging around in an area that I photograph quite frequently, found the Owl but never got a decent opportunity for a good perched shot in early morning light.

Also had a bit of a seniors moment at one point, somehow I had inadvertently enabled a creative profile ( B&W ) and I couldn't figure out why my viewfinder was and all captures were in B&W geez.

Honorary first shots with the my new MK 2.
Northern Saw-whet Owl by Jose Raposo, on Flickr

DSC06422 by Jose Raposo, on Flickr

DSC06214 by Jose Raposo, on Flickr

 

[abc123brian]

Well, took the MK 2 out today for a trial run, it was a bitterly cold day today -16 so not a particular fun day to photograph but I wanted to get a chance to photograph a Snowy Owl that has been hanging around in an area that I photograph quite frequently, found the Owl but never got a decent opportunity for a good perched shot in early morning light.

Also had a bit of a seniors moment at one point, somehow I had inadvertently enabled a creative profile ( B&W ) and I couldn't figure out why my viewfinder was and all captures were in B&W geez.

Honorary first shots with the my new MK 2.
Northern Saw-whet Owl by Jose Raposo, on Flickr

DSC06422 by Jose Raposo, on Flickr

DSC06214 by Jose Raposo, on Flickr

I really like the first shot. Birds in snow covered evergreens are my favorite birds shots. If it was -16° I don’t think I’d be outside with my camera though

 

[carbon]

For those with the II in hand, how does the new grip feel? Especially with a heavier (but smallish) lens like a 50mm 1.2 GM.

 

[Jose Raposo]

For those with the II in hand, how does the new grip feel? Especially with a heavier (but smallish) lens like a 50mm 1.2 GM.

I really like the feel of the MK2, the grip area is "fatter" and feels better in my hand than the A1, feels nice with the 50 1.2.

 

[Jose Raposo]

I really like the first shot. Birds in snow covered evergreens are my favorite birds shots. If it was -16° I don’t think I’d be outside with my camera though

Yeah, don't mind shooting in cold weather but I don't like bitter cold, heated glove liners with heavy leather insulated hand mittens keep we pretty warm though.