Brooklyn-based photographer and Alpha Collective member Jeremy Cohen captures both photos and videos with his Sony Alpha 1. Watch as he shares why it’s his go-to camera for hybrid shooting (and explore lenses for hybrid shooting here):
Cohen says that the Sony Alpha 1 is incredibly reliable and trustworthy, and that he loves it for many reasons. “One of the main features I love about it is that it shoots in 10-bit 4k for video. And for photos, how I feel like I can shoot really fast and nail autofocus in any given moment.”
The autofocus features found in the Sony Alpha 1 are helpful for Cohen and the variety of subjects he comes across in the city. “I mainly switch between Zone Autofocus and Center Autofocus and a little bit of Spot Autofocus, depending on what I’m shooting and whether the subject is moving or staying in frame. I utilize the Eye Autofocus feature because I shoot a lot of portraits and people, and it can lock in right on the eye – especially when I’m shooting at a wide aperture.”
He also likes to use the Sony Alpha 1 for concert photography, as he explains in his What's In My Bag article. “The Sony Alpha 1 is the best camera I have ever bought. It has a 50.1-megapixel full-frame sensor, and that with its incredible auto focus makes it the perfect camera to capture fast-moving performers with incredible accuracy! The image quality, low-light performance and dynamic range are impressive. Basically all of the specs of the Alpha 1 make for a great camera to capture concert moments with stunning detail and clarity, even in challenging lighting conditions.”
Billie Eilish photo by Jeremy Cohen. Sony Alpha 1. Sony 85mm f/1.4 G Master. 1/2500-sec., f/1.4, ISO 125
Not only that, but the Sony A1 helps him keep up with the high energy of a performer on stage. “When you're photographing live music, I would recommend utilizing the Alpha 1’s high-speed burst mode for capturing those fleeting moments of excitement and energy, ensuring that you never miss a crucial shot. This has helped me capture those in-between moments where anything can happen.”
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Explore lenses for hybrid creation in 10 Lenses For Hybrid Creators.
