Sony Alpha A7R II
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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.
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...
10 years ago
Sony A7R II
Sony's A7R II 4K mirrorless full-frame camera is a field shooters dream in terms of specs and internal hardware. If you want to take your photography technology to truly spectacular levels, you almost can't do better than the A7R II.
Pros:
- 42.4 megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor
- Backlighting on sensor for superb lowlight shooting
- 4K UHD video without pixel binning
- Impressive color and dynamic range
- Excellent HD video recording
- Compatible with A-Mount
- E-Mount and Canon lenses
- ISO 102,400
- Excellent five-axis image stabilization
Cons:
- No touch screen capacity
- Selecting focus points is clumsy
- Very expensive
- No lens included
10 years ago
Sony's resolution monster puts the rest of the mirrorless pack to shame.
10 years ago
Sony Alpha 7R II Review
The last time I laid hands on a Sony Alpha 7R was just after its launch, and at the time I remember holding onto what felt like something truly special. The Alpha 7R stood out from all other cameras for a number of reasons.
Pros:
- + Stunning image quality with high levels of detail
- + Refined body design with improved handling characteristics
- + Wide autofocus coverage across the frame
- + Superb 5-axis image stabilisation to correct for camera shake
Cons:
- Large file sizes
- Low battery life (290 shots using viewfinder
- Lacks touchscreen functionality
10 years ago
Best Camera of 2015
The camera is the best of both worlds. It can shoot high resolution pictures and 4k video in one tiny package. There are some drawbacks like poor selection of native lenses, the jello effect with videos and some autofocus issues, but the positives outweigh the negatives of this camera.
10 years ago
A compact masterpiece.
"I am fortunate enough to own a Sony A7RII. I made my pre-order early with Henry's and very glad I did so! The Sony A7RII is a truly stunning piece of equipment. In my few weeks of owning this camera, I have nothing but amazing things to say about it.
10 years ago
Sony Alpha A7R II Review
The Sony Alpha A7R Mark II is the World's first full-frame camera with a 42.4 megapixel backlit CMOS sensor, which should deliver improved noise performance. The camera also offers internal 4K video recording, plus a 399-point hybrid AF system, and an updated design compared to the 36 megapixel A7R...
Pros:
- Excellent image quality possible
- 5-axis image stabilisation system
- Impressive noise performance considering high resolution
- Improved range of high quality lenses available
- Includes 2 batteries and a charger in the box
- Extended ISO range
- 4K video recording
- Wi-Fi and NFC
- Sony PlayMemories...
Cons:
- 5fps continuous shooting could be too slow for some
- USB3 would speed up image transfers
10 years ago
A7R Mark 2
The camera is used for landscape, floral and 'things found' abstract work, often in low light for which its noise:iso ability and resolution is ideal. The 16 to 35 lens is fantastic and I can hardly fault the 70 to 200 G series zoom, but being able to use Leica, Petzval etc. as well is the clincher.
Pros:
- Easy To Use
- Excellent In Low Light
- Fast Shutter Speed
- Good Sized Screen
- Great Resolution
- Rugged
10 years ago
Sony has had ambitious plans for the camera market ever since it bought Konica Minolta's camera business in 2006. But after some initial excitement there were only sporadic periods of activity, and the attention of many photographers and industry observers waned somewhat.
Pros:
- High-resolution full-frame sensor
- Small
- weather-sealed body
- High-end video features including in-camera 4K recording
Cons:
- Menu needs streamlining
- Video record button awkwardly placed
- Relatively limited range of lenses
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