Sony Alpha A7R II with 24-70mm f4 ZA OSS
Introducing the Sony Alpha A7R II with 24-70mm f4 ZA OSS. This mirrorless camera from Sony is taking mirrorless imaging to the next level with a full-frame 42.4 MP Exmor R back-illuminated structure CMOS Sensor.
Innovative Features
The Sony Alpha range offer interchangeable lens cameras to be used with Sony lenses. For professional images from 5-Axis SteadyShot INSIDE Stabilisation and BIONZ X Image Processor, this is a camera that’s built to last. The Sony Alpha A7R II has built-in Wi-Fi connectivity, as do some other cameras in the range. The Sony Alpha A9 comes with both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth built in but even though the Alpha A7R may be missing Bluetooth, it is still packed full of features.
With a 40% speed increase and a shutter vibration decrease of 50%, this robust body is designed to last and will be with you for a long photography career.
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With a world’s first full-frame 42.4-megapixel Exmor R back-illuminated structure CMOS sensor, the Alpha a7R II Mirrorless Digital Camera from Sony was designed to take mirrorless imaging to another level. This sensor design both improves low-light operation and speeds up data throughout, enabling fast high-resolution stills and UHD 4K video recording. Working with the BIONZ X image processor, these images can be produced at sensitivities up to ISO 102,400 and at a continuous 5 fps shooting rate. Five-axis SteadyShot INSIDE image stabilization has also been implemented, compensating for vertical, horizontal, pitch, yaw, and roll movements.
Sony has given the camera a 40% boost in speed. The AF system received its own massive upgrade with the use of 399 phase-detect points and 25 contrast-detect points for a speedy Fast Hybrid AF system which will offer extremely accurate tracking. The phase-detection points even extend to A-mount lenses when used with the LA-EA1 and LA-EA3 adapter.
Build to last in all conditions, the updated magnesium alloy body has improved weather sealing and a robust lens mount for working with large lenses. The shutter was given a reduced-vibration design to reduce shutter vibrations by as much as 50%. Also, it now uses an electronic front curtain shutter and is rated for 500,000 cycles. Silent shooting is also available for a quiet shooting experience when needed.
For video purposes, the major addition is internal UHD 4K 3840 x 2160p recording at 30 or 24 fps with the XAVC S format at 100 Mbps. This is possible using either the Super 35 crop mode, with no pixel binning, or the full-frame readout. Full HD 1920 x 1080p is still readily available at up to 60 fps and HD 1280 x 720p is possible at up to 120 fps. Additionally, the a7R II benefits from the inclusion of the S-Log2 Gamma and S-Gamut settings as well as fully customisable picture profiles.
When you want to compose or review your images as you go along, this is handled with either the 0.5inch 2.36M-dot XGA OLED Tru-Finder electronic viewfinder or the 3.0inch 1,228.8k-dot tilting LCD monitor. The viewfinder offers 0.78x magnification and a 4-lens system with double-sided aspherical elements for the user’s comfortable viewing. The monitor helps in odd positions by tilting up 107° and down 41°. Wi-Fi connectivity with NFC for remote operation is fitted to stay connected and transfer your images to a smartphone, computer or tablet.
- 42.4 MP Exmor R BSI CMOS Sensor and BIONZ X Image Processor
- The world’s first back-illuminated full-frame sensor, the 42.4-megapixel Exmor R CMOS sensor present in the a7R II works with the BIONZ X image processor to offer high-resolution stills and video while minimising noise and improving speed. This sensor structure works with gapless on-chip lens design and an anti-reflection coating, as well as eliminating the optical low-pass filter, to improve light collection and enhance detail. Also, the copper wiring layer dramatically improves data transmission speed for creating high-resolution 42.4-megapixel stills at sensitivities up to ISO 102,400. The full-frame sensor enables internal UHD 4K video recording with a wide dynamic range.
- 5-Axis SteadyShot INSIDE Image Stabilization
- A 5-axis SteadyShot INSIDE image stabilisation system comes with the Sony Alpha a7R II. This compensates for five types of camera shake encountered during handheld shooting of still images and video. Now, you can confidently use any lens, even adapted lenses, for critical imaging without encountering blur from camera shake. This system will compensate for approximately 4.5 stops of shutter speed for working with a huge variety of subjects.
For long focal lengths, the system will correct for pitch and yaw adjustments. Macro and high magnification imagery on the other hand will benefit from the inclusion of horizontal and vertical shift compensation. And, all shooting styles will get usage out of the roll compensation. All 5 axes of stabilisation will function at all times, even when used with third-party lenses and adapters or lenses with built-in optical stabilisation.
Manual setting are available to input correct focal length and ensure proper stabilisation, for when you choose to use lenses that don’t transmit imaging data to the camera. The viewfinder can also be used to preview the amount of compensation by pressing the shutter release button halfway or magnifying the image.
- Fast Hybrid AF with 399 Phase-Detect Points
- Lock onto your subjects quickly and without hesitation using the revamped Fast Hybrid AF packed into the a7R II. It uses 399 on-sensor phase-detect AF points with 45% coverage along with 25 contrast-detect AF points in order to improve the speed, accuracy and tracking performance of the system. Faster readout thanks to the back-illuminated sensor structure also allows for tracking while shooting at the top continuous shooting rate of 5 fps. You can capture this in a burst of up to 24 frames when shooting in JPEG Fine L format at 42 MP and a continuous AF Display allows users to view the active AF points.
Lock-on AF tracking will analyse more information from the scene to provide dramatically improved stability and accuracy. Eye AF is also available which will prioritise a subject’s pupil for excellent portraits even with a shallow field depth.
- UHD 4K Video Recording in XAVC S Format
- In addition to the first BSI full-frame sensor, the a7R II is the first full-frame camera to offer internal UHD 4K video recording at 30 or 24 fps. This is possible using either the full-frame sensor or the Super 35 format which uses oversampling with full pixel readout and no pixel binning. This limits moiré and aliasing common with high-resolution sensors. Video recording also benefits from live tracking thanks to the 399 phase-detection AF points present in the Fast Hybrid AF system. The a7rR II is also able to switch back and forth between NTSC and PAL operation for worldwide use.
When recording internally, users will record video with a 4:2:0 sampling at 8-bit, however, to even further improve image quality the a7R II has clean HDMI output for use with an external recorder. This allows users to capture 4:2:2 uncompressed video and save in an edit-ready format.
- Timecode and User Bit Settings
- The a7R II has multiple timecode recording options to meet different workflows. It has the standard "Record Run" mode that only advances the timecode when recording, as well as "Free Run" timecode that advances the timecode even when not recording. This is ideal for syncing multiple cameras at live events. It can also record timecode in both drop frame and non-drop frame modes. When recording internally the a7R II is also able to output timecode via HDMI.
- Customisable Picture Profiles and S-Log2 Gamma
- To make sure the Canon Alpha a7R II is able to use its extensive dynamic range while recording video it incorporates extensive customisable colour and gamma controls. Users can adjust the gamma, black level, knee, colour level, and more. Users are also able to use the same S-Log2 Gamma Curve that is found on high end Sony Cinema cameras that squeezes up to 1300% more dynamic range into the video signal then traditional REC709, to increase flexibility during post-production.
- 3.0inch 1,228.8k-Dot Tilting LCD Monitor
- With a higher 1,228.8k-dot resolution, the camera provides shooters with an excellent LCD screen for composing images, adjusting settings, and reviewing video and photos. It also tilts upward 107° and downward 41° for working with multiple shooting angles. WhiteMagic technology means you can even shoot high quality images in high sunlight, as the display brightness is doubled through a RGBW pixel structure.
- 0.5inch 2.36M-Dot XGA OLED Tru-Finder Electronic Viewfinder
- The 4-lens optical system with double-sided aspherical elements the viewfinder clearly displays what will appear in your recording, including the effects of your camera settings. You’ll enjoy rich tonal gradations and improved contrast. High-end features like 100% frame coverage and a 0.78x magnification enable comfortable and stable eye-level composition.
- Shutter Release Button, Redesigned Grip and Controls
- With a larger, more refined shape to the grip, users will notice a more secure grip even with larger lenses. The shutter release button has been reshaped and moved forward for a more natural shooting position and camera shake decrease. The controls also have been refined with new position for easier handling and improved operation. Button customisation is available with the ability to assign any of 56 functions to any of the 10 customisable buttons for a more personalised setup.
- Magnesium Alloy Construction and Robust Lens Mount
- Though compact, the A7R II is sturdy and well-built with a magnesium alloy top cover, front cover, and internal structure. The lens mount has been redesigned with a greater strength and rigidity for extra security when using bigger lenses. The body itself also features greater sealing for moisture and dust resistance, providing more protection when shooting out in the elements. Additionally, the optical filter on the sensor has an anti-static coating and there is an anti-dust mechanism to prevent dust from adhering to the sensor.
- Reduced-Vibration Shutter & Silent Shooting
- The a7R II reduces mechanical vibrations by 50% with an improved vibration shutter. This has been proven to last for 500,000 cycles and also uses an electronic front curtain shutter. Additionally, a Silent Shutter mode is available for completely silent shooting when needed in certain environments.
- Audio Input & Headphone Jack
- The a7R II features a 3.5mm microphone input jack for compatibility with external microphones. It is also compatible with the Sony XLR-K2M XLR Adapter for recording professional balanced XLR audio signals with phantom power and adjustable mic/line inputs. The camera is complete with a 3.5mm headphone jack and real-time audio levels for when you need to monitor audio and use a visual reference.
- Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity with NFC (Near Field Communication)
- Built-in Wi-Fi connectivity enables the a7R II to instantly share imagery to mobile and computer devices for direct sharing online to social networking, via email, and to cloud storage sites. NFC is also supported, allowing for one-touch connection between the camera and compatible mobile devices, without the need for a complex set-up. Once connected, the linked mobile device can also display a live view image on its screen and remotely control the camera’s shutter.
PlayMemories Camera Apps are supported via the built-in Wi-Fi connection, and allow you to personalise the camera’s features depending on specific shooting styles. Apps are available to suit creating portraits, detailed close-ups, sports, motion shot, timelapse, and other specific types of imagery.
- Other Features of Sony Alpha A7R II
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Picture Effect modes: Posterization (Color, B&W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R/G/B/Y), High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera, Soft High-Key, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-Tone Monochrome, Miniature, Watercolor, and Illustration.
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Creative Style settings: Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Autumn Leaves, Black & White, and Sepia (all with +/- 3 step contrast, saturation, and sharpness adjustment).
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Color space: sRGB standard (with sYCC gamut) and Adobe RGB standard compatible with TRILUMINOS Color.
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Picture Profile parameters: Black Level, Gamma (Movie, Still, Cine 1-4, ITU709, ITU709 [800%], S-Log2), Black Gamma, Knee, Color Mode, Color Level, Color Phase, Color Depth, Detail, Copy, and Reset.
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Scene Selection modes: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, and Anti Motion Blur.
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Face Detection is available to base exposure and focus on up to eight recognised faces. Furthermore, Eye AF can be used for even greater precision by maintaining critical focus on a subject’s eye.
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2x Clear Image Zoom can be used to effectively double the magnification afforded by any lens in use with minimal image degradation. For even greater magnification, 1.5x and 2x Smart zoom is available, as well as 4x digital zoom.
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Pre-flash TTL control with flash bracketing available and a variety of flash modes, including: Flash off, auto, fill-flash, rear sync, slow sync, red-eye reduction, hi-speed sync, and wireless control.
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- Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSS Lens
- MPN – SEL2470Z
- GTIN – 4905524934793
- Sony a7R II Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera
- MPN – ILCE-7RM2
- GTIN – 4548736017733
