The future is (almost) now.In case you couldn't tell, our main takeaway from our time with the A7S is that it isn't a camera for everybody. We think some really talented artists will be able to use this as an incredible tool, but for many indie filmmakers...
4K recording requires external device, 12.2MP sensor seems limiting for stills, Very expensive
Sony A7s: Amazing in its specialised fields The A7s isn't for everyone. It's Sony's priciest compact system camera – and yet it feels specialised towards low-light shooting and professional video. It's very good at both of those things, but given the out...
Abstract: With the Alpha 7, Alpha 7R and Alpha 7S, Sony got the whole range covered: the all-rounder, the high-resolution specialist and the high sensitivity specialist. The Alpha 7S has the same body and Bionz X processor as the Alpha 7 and 7R, but boasts a 24 x 36 mm CMOS image sensor (with lower resolution of 12.2 Megapixels) that allows it to boast mind-bending sensitivity of up to 409600 ISO (equivalent to the Nikon D4s). It's also the only Alpha 7 to sport an electronic shutter for completely silent picture-taking and XAVC-S video recording; it also shoots 4K video, but on an external recorder....
Was this review helpful?
Award
-
Published: 2014-09-12, Author: Mike , review by: pocket-lint.com
Great full-frame image quality, sturdy build and small scale design, great electronic viewfinder quality, tilt-angle LCD with large view, two batteries included
Poor battery life, no wall charger means slow charge, full-frame lens range is lacking, AF-C not comparable to £2k DSLR, 4K capture off-camera only, much pricier than standard A7
Just like the original A7, the A7S is mini marvel with a massive sensor. It's the new 12-megapixel chip that's the main point of interest as image quality is the cleanest out of the current trio of A7 cameras available. That will benefit those who s...
Nice extension of the A7 series, Mind-boggling ISOs, Remarkably quiet in Silent Shooting Mode, Includes two batteries
Really geared for pros, Expensive, No built-in flash, Slow burst mode
The Sony Alpha A7S can do some remarkable things. It takes very good stills with its 12.2MP full-frame sensor. Wedding and event photographers should jump on it thanks to its quick response, along with outstanding image and movie quality. But if 4K vide...
If you place your main priority on AF speed or shooting rate, the A7S wont really meet your needs. Also, if youre looking for a camera that delivers huge amounts of detail thanks to a high resolution, the A7S wont really be the answer either.However, S...
If you place your main priority on AF speed or shooting rate, the A7S wont really meet your needs. Also, if youre looking for a camera that delivers huge amounts of detail thanks to a high resolution, the A7S wont really be the answer either.However, S...
4K video output via HMDI, Lots of control over video, Maximum sensitivity setting of ISO 409,600
Low pixel count for stills, 4K recording only via an external recorder, Lens range currently limited
Nikon told us for years that 12 million pixels was 'enough'. But as technology developed and commercial pressures came to bear, it increased the pixel count offered by its SLRs to the point that it introduced the first 36Mp full-frame SLR, the D800, rece...
Published: 2016-06-13, Author: Samuel , review by: dpreview.com
Abstract: Within this category, which is made up of cameras costing $2000 or more (body-only, and based on MSRP in the US), you'll find some of the fiercest competitors the camera industry has to offer. This includes cameras with 50 or more megapixels geared perfec...
Camera Review: Sony a7S II, MARCH 07, 2016, By Greg Scoblete, As any basketball fan knows, every player on a team has a role. For Sony's fullframe mirrorless squad, the a7 and its successor, the a7 II, serve as allpurpose shooters filling many needs. The
Camera Review: Sony a7S II
For Patiño, habituated to having 50 megapixels at his disposal with the Canon 5DS, the a7S II's 12-megapixel sensor made it far less attractive than Sony's other full frame mirrorless shooter, the 42-megapixel a7R II. In fact, while Sony bills the a7S II...
