Sony Alpha SLT-A77 II

Sony Alpha 77 II Review

The Sony Alpha 77 II has one of the quickest autofocus systems we've seen on an SLR and can shoot at 12fps, making it our Editors' Choice. The Sony Alpha 77 II ($1,199.99, body only) is a camera that's sure to be of keen interest to photographers who capture fast action. The 24-megapixel APS-C SLR can fire off shots at 12fps and its 79-point autofocus system excels at tracking moving subjects. Its electronic viewfinder may turn some traditionalists off, but it's big, sharp, and clear enough to give competing optical finders a run for their money. Its design also allows for very quick autofocus when recording video, and Wi-Fi is built in. The Alpha 77 II earns our Editors' Choice award, ousting the Pentax K-3 ($1,085.95 at Adorama) from its perch. Design and FeaturesThe Alpha 77 II ( at Amazon)  looks a lot like the previous iteration of the camera, the Alpha 77 ( at Amazon) . The body measures 4.1 by 5.6 by 3.2 inches (HWD) and weighs 1.6 pounds. It's just a little bit bigger than the Canon EOS 70D ($1,277.00 at Amazon) (4.1 by 5.5 by 3.1 inches, 1.7 pounds), which carries some extra weight, likely because of its mor...

a77II is what a77 should be 2 years ago

Good: *Fast continuous speed with extra buffer*improved focusing systemNot so good: *Takes long time to clear buffer (I use SanDisk Extreme PRO speed up to 280MB/s)*Can't review photo until buffer is cleared

Sony Alpha A77-II DSLR Review

The Sony Alpha A77 Mark II DSLT camera is an update to the A77 launched in 2011. The A77 II features a new 79 point phase detection AF system with 15 cross points, which Sony claims features the world's highest phase detection AF point count.

Sony Alpha 77 II review

See sample images taken with the Sony Alpha 77 II It has been nearly two years since Sony's last A-mount SLT (single lens translucent) camera. Since then, the company has had much success with its premium compacts and E-mount mirrorless cameras, leading many people to question whether Sony would...

Sony A77 II

The Sony A77 II hits most things right on target for a solid, high-performance, enthusiast-level DSLR. The image quality is very good, especially at lower ISOs and at higher ISOs from RAW, burst shooting performance is top-notch, and single-shot AF is blazingly fast.

Sony A77 II

The Sony A77 II is a new interchangeable lens camera that uses Translucent Mirror Technology to offer high-speed shooting and a smaller body size. The 24.3 megapixel A77 II features a class-leading 79-point auto-focus system with 15 cross-sensors, 12fps burst shooting of up to 60 full-resolution...

Sony Alpha A77 Mark II Review

Sony Alpha A77 Mark II Review - The Sony Alpha A77 Mark II replaces the ageing original with the addition of built-in Wi-fi, an enhanced AF set-up as well as image quality improvements, but can it topple APS-C heavyweights from Canon and Nikon?

Sony caused a major stir in the photographic world when it introduced the 24Mp Alpha 7 and 36Mp Alpha 7R because they were the first compact system cameras to have full-frame sensors. This is something that has still yet to be done by any other manufacturer.

Sony a77 II pictures and hands-on

The Sony a77 II comes in to replace a camera that launched in 2011, the a77, so is long due an upgrade. A lot has changed during that time. Not only has Sony rejigged how it refers to cameras, rolling NEX into the alpha line, but it has also gone on a full frame crusade.

Sony Alpha a77 II officially revealed with 24.3-megapixel sensor, 79 AF points

Sony has announced the Alpha A77 II, a new enthusiast digital SLT camera with a 24.3-megapixel sensor and a world's first 79 autofocus points