Integrated with a high-end BIONZ X image processor and the latest generation 24.3 MP Full-Frame Exmor CMOS image sensor, the Sony Alpha a7II Mirrorless Digital Camera - Body Only is a truly enviable model among its peers. The a7II Mirrorless Digital Camera is not just your average point and shoot camera. It is extremely lightweight and capable of capturing professional level photographs. Designed in a sleek black color, it is also very attractive to boot. This digital camera is a must-have for all professional photographers.
Optics and Focus
The Sony Alpha a7II is compatible with the revolutionary Sony APS-C E-Mount lenses as well as the new E-mount full-frame Zeiss and Sony G-series lenses. These lenses have a wide-angle range, which facilitates superior quality photo and video shooting. The superior lens mount system can also be employed to capture images in a range of angles from wide-angle landscapes to portraits to telephoto sports action shots. The image quality is augmented manifold due to the expansive focal length and more than competent aperture range of Sony’s E-mount and G-series lenses. The camera is also compatible with most levels of natural or artificial light and has a light sensitivity ranging from 100 ISO right up till 25,600 ISO.
Sensor and Screen
The camera boasts of an advanced 24.3 MP Full-Frame Exmor CMOS image sensor for razor sharp image quality. The camera's sensor is fashioned in such a way that it works magnificently with the lens. This allows bright and clear images even at the long end of the zoom. It also has a wide 3.0-inch LCD touchscreen tilt-display with a complete 1,228,000 dot resolution that enhances your playback view.
Image and Video
Two special and highly innovative features included in the a7II are its BIONZ X image processor and 5-Axis SteadyShot INSIDE image stabilizer. These advancements offer incredibly quick shooting speeds, in-camera image processing, image resizing, and other unique in-camera options. The camera also boasts of ingenious filters, which enable artistic effects in the pictures captured. Another brilliant feature of this digital camera is its facilitation of a solid burst rate of up to 5 fps. The camera also allows one to easily capture 1080p full HD videos at 24 to 60 fps with astounding regularity. The video quality is further accentuated with an innovative motion detection system that selects swifter shutter speeds and better ISO light sensitivity for producing sharper results and negating adverse effects generated when the camera shakes. Face detection technology is also incorporated in this camera to base exposure and focus on up to eight recognized faces.
Other Features
The Sony Alpha a7II Mirrorless Digital Camera - Body Only also features many imaginative and novel methods for enhancing the beauty of pictures and videos that are captured. These include numerous optimized scene selection modes, so that you can easily choose to shoot in portrait, landscape, night portrait, macro, sports action, sunset, night scene, handheld twilight, or anti-motion blur mode. Umpteen in-built editing controls are also accessible to apply finer touches to the images after shooting. The camera also boasts of in-built WiFi connectivity with NFC technology.
In the Box
Sony a7 II Full-frame Mirrorless Camera
Battery and Charger
Brand
(Sony)
focusing control
AF Points
35 mm full frame: 117 points (phase-detection AF) APS-C: 99 points (phase-detection AF) / 25 points (contrast-detection AF)
Focus Modes
Single-shot AF (AF-S), Continuous AF (AF-C), Direct Manual Focus (DMF), Manual Focus
camera attributes
Image Sensor Size
35 mm full frame (35.8 x 23.9 mm)
Camera Type
Interchangeable-lens digital camera
Aspect Ratio
3:2
power system
Drive Modes
Single shooting, Continuous shooting (Hi/Lo selectable), Self-timer (10/2 sec. delay selectable), Self-timer (Cont.) (10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures selectable), Bracketing (Cont., Single, White Balance, DRO)
Battery Type
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FW50
Battery Type
Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Pack
shutter
Shutter Speeds
Still images: 1/8000 to 30 sec., Bulb Movies: 1/8000 to 1/4 (1/3 step) 1080 60i compatible device: Up to 1/60 in AUTO mode (up to 1/30 in Auto Slow Shutter mode) 1080 50i compatible device: Up to 1/50 in AUTO mode (up to 1/25 in Auto Slow Shutter mode)
Shutter Type
Electronically controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type
Still images: ISO 100-25600 (ISO numbers up from ISO 50 can be set as expanded ISO range), AUTO (ISO 100-6400, selectable lower limit and upper limit) Movies: ISO 200-25600 equivalent, AUTO (ISO 200-6400 selectable lower limit and upper limit)
Exposure Compensation
+/-5.0 EV (in 1/3 EV or 1/2 EV steps), with exposure compensation dial: +/-3.0 EV (in 1/3 EV steps)
lens specification
Focus Type
Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF / contrast-detection AF)
Mount Type
Sony E-mount
physical specifications
Dimensions
(W x H x D) Approx. 5 x 3 7/8 x 2 3/8 in. (126.9 x 95.7 x 59.7 mm)
Color
Black
interface
Computer
Mass-storage, MTP, PC remote
imaging & exposure control
White Balance
Auto WB / Daylight / Shade / Cloudy / Incandescent / Fluorescent (Warm White / Cool White / Day White / Daylight) / Flash / Colour Temperature (2500 to 9900K) & Colour Filter (G7 to M7: 15 steps, A7 to B7: 15 steps) / Custom / Underwater
display & viewfinder
Screen Size
3.0" (7.5 cm)
Display Type
7.5 cm (3.0 type) TFT drive
Monitor Resolution
1,228,800 dots
brand
Brand
Sony
bodies and kits
Body Only
Body Only
viewfinder specifications
Viewfinder Type
XGA OLED, 1.3 cm (0.5 type) electronic viewfinder (colour)