Sony A7sII announced! Specs, Videos, Sample Images

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• Ultra-high sensitivity up to ISO 409600 with low noise across the whole range
• Wide dynamic range across entire ISO range delivering smooth tonal gradation from dark to bright conditions
• In-camera 5-axis optical image stabilisation for expanded shooting possibilities
• Internal 4K movie recording featuring full pixel readout without pixel binning in full-frame format
• Wide range of professional movie functionality including S-Gamut3.Cine/S-Log3, new Gamma Assist Display, enhanced Zebra Function, Full HD 120fps recording and 4x/5x slow motion recording and full pixel readout without pixel binning in full-frame format
• High-speed AF with enhanced accuracy in wide ranging scenes and advanced shooting functions

 

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Sony A7SII Specs

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What do you think of the new Sony A7S II?

 

PS.: Already available for pre-order at B&H at 2999 US$

[JonathanStewartPhotos]

So I guess the rumored lens announcement never happened. 

[studiov1]

how long 4k internal filming?

[advaitin]

What a relief, I don't have to run out and purchase this new camera because it doesn't add anything as far as my current usage of the a7S goes. Had it been 18 or 22 megapixels, then I might be interested.

[bryangoff]

Is it the same sensor or a new 12MP sensor?

[bwana]

Pretty much as expected.  Glad to see they retained the 12 MPixel sensor.  Most of the enhanced features seem to address primarily videography.  I'm quite happy with the original A7S!

[Christo25]

I'm guessing that only 5 FPS on a 12 meg sensor means that it is uncompressed?? If not that is pretty slow

[pilsburypie]

Interested and a bit disappointed -

 

For me the image stabilisation was a very big must have. Got

 

Super low light ability - still the same? Same sensor so still got

 

Better AF - Hmmmm 169 contrast detection points. Better but not as good as the phase detection points on A7rii

 

Internal 4K - Got and more. Got no pixel binning on full frame sensor unlike the A7rii which only has this in crop mode if I recall. Plus 120fps in full HD

 

Better body - think same as A7rii? Better

 

All in all a decent looking machine with some decent upgrades. The only one that would have been a full win for me is a higher MP sensor for the stills. Don't get me wrong, 12mp is no slouch (we are all wowed by high mp's these days) but I would have loved 16-18mps for some crop-ability with stills. But this must not have come as a detriment to iso ability.....

 

I was waiting for the announcement of this camera to make my switch from Canon stills and Panasonic video setup...... I shall await it's release and real world reviews, but I think I may have a new camera for Christmas!

[easycass]

Well, sounds okay, but still a slouch in the shot to shot speed,in single shot mode. All my Nikons, even the lowly D5500, can continously focus-track an object in back button AF, whilst allowing me to squeeze off, one at a time, almost as my brain and finger demand it, at up to 5 fps if necessary.

 

Not everyone's priority, but one of the most important aspects for me is the ability of the camera to have a great response time, shot to shot, to allow the capturing of moving subjects, given minute and fleeting changes in expression or scene, limited by my reflexes, technique and anticipation, not limited by camera speed. One day I hope mirrorless will get there. Guess for now, no switch for me...