Rating 4.4 52 reviews

A newer model Sony Alpha A7R III was released in October 2017.

Manufacturer: Sony
price $1,599.00
DP Review
10 years ago

Sony has turned a lot of heads with the introduction of the Alpha 7R II. It brought so many new features that on the day of announcement, many of us in the office were already thinking 'take my money' - and that was only halfway through the feature list announcement.
Pros:
  • Class-leading low light Raw performance
  • thanks to the first-ever BSI full-frame CMOS
  • Impressive dynamic range in Raw
  • even at high ISO
  • Dramatically improved JPEGs
  • with sophisticated sharpening and well-controlled noise reduction
  • DRO and S-Log2 offer extensive dynamic range in JPEG
  • IBIS and...
Cons:
  • No direct AF point control
  • Lock-on AF still remains unpredictable and often unreliable
  • Camera focuses stopped down in AF-C
  • often crippling AF at small apertures or in low light
  • Eye-AF and Lock-on AF not available with 3rd party lenses
  • nor in video
  • Subject tracking in video is poor
  • while the...
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Photography Life
10 years ago

Sony A7R II Review

Looking back at the launch of the first A7-series cameras very much reminds me of the first time I picked up a Fuji X-Pro1 when it was just introduced. The cameras felt too experimental, with all kinds of bugs, quirks and annoying problems, some of which many of us considered "deal breakers".
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PhotoReview
10 years ago

Sony ILCE-7RM2 - a7R II

Announced in June 2015, the α7R Mark II introduces the first 36 x 24 mm, back-illuminated CMOS sensor and is Sony's highest resolution E-mount camera to date. With a resolution of 42.4-megapixels, it's a step up from the 36 megapixels in the original α7R , which we reviewed in July 2014.
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Teds
10 years ago

Great camera.Hard to go back to Canon after this.

Superb image quality very good high iso performance. Great camera exceeds my expectations. Front dial/on offswitch ergonomics could be improved.
Pros:
  • Easy to use
  • Compact
  • Build quality
Cons:
  • Battery life
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Trusted Reviews
10 years ago

Sony A7R II

The Sony A7R II is the second generation of a series that set out to prove how serious a compact system camera can be. With a full-frame sensor, the range has offered image quality similar to some of the very best DSLRs, such as the Nikon D810 and Canon 5DS R . All this remains true of this series.
Pros:
  • Fantastic resolution
  • Great higher ISO performance
  • Effective OIS
Cons:
  • No flash unit
  • Limited battery stamina
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Adorama
10 years ago

I am an architectural photographer who has been using the a7R for the last year + using my Canon lenses with an adaptor and have been very pleased with the results. I was on the fence about the new a7RII when I heard about it because the a7R really has done a great job for me.
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digital.asiaone.com
10 years ago

Sony's a7R II is a top shot among full-frame mirrorless cameras

Comparing the cameras in Sony's a7 full-frame interchangeable lens mirrorless camera series can be confusing. For one thing, the models have similar names like a7 II, a7S and a7R. Each of the models also has its own strengths.The latest Sony a7R II still sounds a mouthful.
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PC Magazine
10 years ago

Sony Alpha 7R II

Sony doesn't pull any punches with its second-generation Alpha 7R . The 7R II ($3,199.99, body only) ups its full-frame sensor resolution to 42 megapixels, and it uses a back side-illuminated (BSI) design to keep the low-light performance of its high-res sensor strong.
Pros:
  • Excellent 42-megapixel image sensor
  • Superb high ISO imaging
  • In-body image stabilization
  • 5fps continuous shooting
  • Hybrid autofocus system
  • Hinged rear display
  • Excellent EVF
  • Dust- and moisture-resistant design
  • 4K video capture
Cons:
  • Expensive
  • Omits PC sync socket
  • Overly sensitive eye sensor
  • No built-in flash
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Trusted Reviews
9 years ago

Sony A7R II Review

Pros:
  • Fantastic resolution
  • Great higher ISO performance
  • Effective OIS
Cons:
  • No flash unit
  • Limited battery stamina
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Overstock
8 years ago

Excellent camera

This is a excellent camera and works very well, the focusing is much better than the Sony A7Sii, But the video capabilities are not as good, Also make sure that this model is made for the US and not the European version.
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