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September 2015
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The editors liked
Full frame 24 x 36 mm sensor with 4.4 Megapixels
Fiveaxis stabilization
Exceptional image quality
Maximum ISO setting
102
400 ISO
Fast autofocus
Big
Comfortabletouse viewfinder
Onboard 4K movie recording
Electronic and mechanical shutter (500
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For the most part
The Sony A7R II delivers terrific photo and video quality in a compact
Well-designed body
Stunning image quality with high levels of detail
Refined body design with improved handling characteristics
Wide autofocus coverage across the frame
Superb 5-axis image stabilisation to correct for camera shake
High
Resolution full
Frame sensor
Small
Weather
Sealed body
End video features including in
Camera 4K recording
Superb image quality
Excellent low light capabilities
Compact given its specs
Fantastic resolution
Great higher ISO performance
Effective OIS
42.4MP BI full-frame sensor – industry first
4K movies
ISO up to 102
400
Can autofocus some Canon lenses (via adapter)
Five-axis image stabilization
The editors didn't like
Battery life is still too low (200 photos at best)
Camera freezes while saving a burst of photos
Sensor is sensitive to dust
Huge file size
Can be hard work for computers
No touchscreen
No builtin flash
No focal length data for manual lenses
Terrible battery life and a mushy shutter mechanism may negatively impact your shooting experience. Also
There's general highlight clipping in still photos and artifacts in some high-ISO-sensitivity shots that we hope Sony can improve via a firmware upda
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Superb image quality; Very high resolution; Surprisingly good high ISO performance; Fast autofocus; Compact, comfortable body with lots of customization potential; Bright, roomy and clear viewfinder; Tilting LCD display; Five-axis stabilization; Intuitive
Movie button is poorly located; No touch screen; Not as fast to start up or shoot photos as a similarly-priced SLR; Rather slow buffer clearing; No built-in flash; Single card slot; Not weather-sealed to the same degree as some rivals
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Published: 2017-01-23, Author: Thomas , review by: gadgetguy.com.au
Brilliant photos, solid construction, fast and accurate focus, fine features
Fiddly drive mode dial, no touch screen focus point select
As always, there's a trade-off between the different virtues of one camera versus another, and while the body of the Sony Alpha 7R II camera may be compact, its lenses won't be. So consider this the camera to buy not so much if you want compact, but if yo...
Abstract: If you've been using a digital SLR for the last couple of years, you might not have realised just how advanced new cameras have become. And Sony's a7R Mark II is just about the most advanced of them all — apart from one small but surprisingly annoying iss...
The α7R II overtakes its predecessor to provide the highest-resolution currently available in the most compact camera body. It has also introduced more professional video functions that could make it more appealing to some professional photographers and s...
Published: 2015-11-12, Author: terry , review by: dpexpert.com.au
This is a camera that is practically perfect. Image quality – jpeg, RAW and 4K video – is stellar. Sony has addressed a criticism of MkI for providing only compressed RAW images with reduced colour depth. The new camera, with a firmware upgrade, provides
Battery life is still a little restricted. An extra battery is a wise precaution. The EVF is not up to the standard set by Fujifilm and Olympus
For the most part, the Sony A7R II delivers terrific photo and video quality in a compact, well-designed body
Terrible battery life and a mushy shutter mechanism may negatively impact your shooting experience. Also, there's general highlight clipping in still photos and artifacts in some high-ISO-sensitivity shots that we hope Sony can improve via a firmware upda
It needs a little more refinement, but overall the Sony A7R II is a great camera for folks who need a high-resolution full-frame model in a more compact design than a dSLR...
Highresolution fullframe sensor, Small, weathersealed body, Highend video features including incamera 4K recording
Menu needs streamlining, Video record button awkwardly placed, Relatively limited range of lenses
While its huge pixel count makes the A7R II a serious DSLR alternative for landscape and portrait pros, the impressive AF performance and video features give it much wider appeal. However, lens options are still rather limited...
Overall an amazing camera that you can attach almost all 35mm lenses onto with the right mounts, but comes at a price.(previously published in issue June 2017)...
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Published: 2016-11-22, Author: Darwin , review by: techent.tv
Abstract: Sony has been one of the leaders in the imaging industry for years now. Their previous Alpha collection of cameras have proven again and again that they know what they are doing when it comes to photography; amateur and professional alike. Their top of th...
