α7S II E-mount Camera with Full-Frame Sensor

Model: ILCE-7SM2
RM 8,699.00
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  • Overview

    The α7S II features sensitivity up to ISO 409600 ; wide dynamic range; 5-axis image stabilisation; internal recording of 4K movies in full-frame format featuring full pixel readout and no pixel binning; extra-fast, precise AF; and compatibility with a growing line of lenses

  • Features
    Extreme sensitivity, wide dynamic range

    Extreme sensitivity, wide dynamic range

    With sensitivity settings that can extend up to ISO 409600 plus extra-wide dynamic range, the α7S II can record images in spectacular and subtle detail, from shadows to highlights, under virtually any lighting conditions. The remarkable clarity and lack of noise in stills and movies that you shoot help to realise results that you've been aiming for.

    Exmor™ CMOS for extra sensor perception

    Exmor™ CMOS for extra sensor perception

    Capture stills and movies of richer, more natural gradation. The 35mm full-frame 12.2-megapixel image sensor achieves wide dynamic range with very low noise throughout a vast ISO 50-4096001 sensitivity span. Large pixels, gapless on-chip lens structure and other light capture advances allow use of extra-high shutter speeds for low-light shooting.

    Smart, speedy BIONZ X™ image processing engine

    Smart, speedy BIONZ X™ image processing engine

    The newly refined image processing algorithm of the BIONZ X optimises image sensor performance for superior depiction of details in stills and movies throughout all sensitivity ranges. This image processing engine realises image quality of such fine nuance and minimal noise particularly at the mid- to high-sensitivity setting.

    Internal 4K movie recording and XAVC S format

    Internal 4K movie recording and XAVC S format

    The α7S II can record 4K (QFHD: 3840 x 2160) movies internally in full-frame format. Full pixel readout without pixel binning produces 4K movies with less moiré and jaggies. Support for XAVC S format enables 4K recording at maximum of 100Mbps, for highly detailed footage with less impact from compression noise. * Internal recording and HDMI output, both at 4K resolution, are available in full-frame format.

    S-Gamut3.Cine/S-Log3 and S-Gamut3/S-Log3

    S-Gamut3.Cine/S-Log3 and S-Gamut3/S-Log3

    With these new profiles, dynamic range can be widened up to 1300% for smoother gradations, and colour grading, correction and handling is easy. S-Log3 gamma tonal reproduction is better from shadow to mid-tone (18% grey). The camera’s 14-stop latitude in S-Log3 setting is impressive. S-Gamut3.Cine reproduces the wide colour gamut of DCI-P3 colour space. S-Gamut3 reproduces almost all actual colours suitable for archiving.

    Movie functions improve professional workflow

    Movie functions improve professional workflow

    With new functions such as 120fps Full HD recording, 4x/5x slow motion recording and Gamma Display Assist joining enhanced Zebra function, time code/user bit editing and other moviemaking capabilities in its feature set, the α7S II solidly supports professional workflow, giving you greater latitude to produce more moving visions than ever before.

    5-axis optical image stabilisation

    5-axis optical image stabilisation

    Equivalent to using a 4.5-stop faster shutter speed, this system is effective at compensating for five types of camera shake. The camera integrates extraordinary image stabilisation and sensitivity to light to let you use a greater range of shutter speed/ISO/aperture settings to express what you aim to capture in handheld stills or movies.

    Fast Intelligent AF for levels as low as EV -4

    Fast Intelligent AF for levels as low as EV -4

    With 169 AF points (25 contrast-detection points, plus nine central AF points each divided into 16 segments, for a total of 25+(9x16)), this speedy, accurate system ensures subject detection accuracy when shooting stills even under low-visibility conditions with lighting as low as EV -4. Moreover, AF speed for shooting Full HD movies is twice as fast as in the α7S.

    0.78x magnification XGA OLED Tru-Finder™

    0.78x magnification XGA OLED Tru-Finder™

    With the world’s highest magnification and ZEISS® T* Coating, this electronic viewfinder delivers stunning clarity and contrast with minimal reflection and instantly shows how exposure compensation, white balance and other settings affect images. You can also use Gamma Display Assist and Zebra functions while shooting movies using the viewfinder.

    Supports 14-bit uncompressed RAW format

    New compatibility with 14-bit uncompressed RAW format lets you choose the optimal format for your needs. The camera thereby ensures supreme quality of tonal gradation to maximise the benefit of the image sensor's wide dynamic range.

    Silent Shooting

    Silent Shooting mode lets you mute shutter sound whenever noiseless operation is required, such as when shooting wildlife or concert photos. This function can be used with 5fps continuous shooting, so you needn't miss a crucial moment, and can be assigned to a customisable button, so it can be turned On and Off more intuitively.

    Wi-Fi / NFC™ simplifies sharing

    With Wi-Fi and NFC (Near Field Communication) built into the α7S II, you can instantly transfer a photo or MP4 movie to your NFC-enabled smartphone or tablet simply by touching it with the camera, then easily upload the photo or movie to your favourite SNS (social networking site).

    Capture One (for Sony)

    Capture One (for Sony)

    Capture One Express (for Sony) is a free award-winning image editing software that provides high-end image quality RAW development, easy management of your image files, and powerful editing tools. Capture One Pro (for Sony) can be bought for even more editing tools and tethered shooting capability.

    Free Download (Go to Phase One Website)

    120fps Full HD and 4x/5x slow motion recording

    120fps Full HD and 4x/5x slow motion recording

    Featuring full pixel readout without pixel binning, 120fps (100fps) capability and ultra-high sensitivity, the α7S II shoots low-noise, high-frame-rate Full HD movies like no other camera. 120fps (100fps) capability also allows internal recording of 4x/5x slow motion movies with frame rate set at 30p (25p) or 24p.

    New Gamma Display Assist function

    New Gamma Display Assist function

    This new function lets you view images with natural contrast while recording in S-Log gamma setting, converting S-Log2 and S-Log3 into ITU709 (800%) gamma for monitoring images or checking focus while enlarging an image, on the LCD screen or viewfinder

    Enhanced Zebra function

    Enhanced Zebra function

    This function makes it easier to monitor exposure, especially when shooting in S-Log gamma setting. Select a video signal level target from 0 to 109, apply a range to it, then the zebra pattern indicates image areas reaching that level or range. The new wider video signal level selection and ability to assign a range simplify exposure adjustment.

    Picture Profile

    Picture Profile

    It's very useful to tailor the look of your movies even before shooting them by adjusting image characteristics via Picture Profile settings for gradation, colour adjustment and detail. Save and recall up to nine profiles (PP1-PP9) of adjusted parameters with other settings, including new ones for S-Gamut3.Cine/S-Log3 and S-Gamut3/S-Log3.

    Clean HDMI output

    Clean HDMI output

    This function supports 4K and Full HD and allows uncompressed movie output to an external recorder or monitor. The image can also be recorded in the camera even while signals are output using this function. The included cable protector guards jacks and prevents cables from disengaging accidentally, so you can shoot with greater assurance.

    Tough magnesium alloy body

    Tough magnesium alloy body

    Designed for solid reliability and steady handling, the α7S II's compact body is built to withstand the rigours of shooting in the field, thanks to an internal structure and top, front, and rear covers all made of strong, rigid magnesium alloy.

    500,000-cycle shutter durability

    500,000-cycle shutter durability

    The camera's shutter passes the test of high durability and endurance through 500,000 cycles, as a shutter braking mechanism reduces mechanical front/rear curtain vibration by about 50% , minimising camera shake, image blur and shutter sound. Use of the electronic front curtain cuts vibration even more.

    Meticulously crafted controls

    Meticulously crafted controls

    Controls are smoothly crafted for you to operate intuitively and adjust immediately even as you look through the viewfinder. The front and rear dials have been particularly refined and positioned for easier, more efficient handling and turning. Also, a new mode dial locking mechanism prevents inadvertent changes of shooting mode at all times.

    ISO Auto Minimum Shutter Speed

    Prevent blur in a shot of a moving subject by setting a shutter speed at which ISO sensitivity starts changing when ISO AUTO (while in P or A mode, or in Multi Frame NR) is selected.

    More precise white balance adjustment

    More precise white balance adjustment

    The α7S II offers more white balance adjustment steps (twice as many on the amber-blue axis; four times as many on the green-magenta axis) than the α7S, so you can finely tune white balance with more subtle precision for more natural colours.

    Always keep the eye in focus

    Always keep the eye in focus

    Significantly accurate Eye AF (available with AF-C) provides consistently useful autofocusing on the eye of a subject, even if the subject is in motion. This reliable tool is extremely effective in assuring more successful focused portraiture with fewer photo fails.

    Expand Flexible Spot

    Expand Flexible Spot has been added to AF Area selection. If the selected AF point is not positioned on your subject, the α7S II automatically uses AF points surrounding the selected point to support precise focus.

    Compatibility with wide-ranging mountable lenses

    Compatibility with wide-ranging mountable lenses

    5-axis image stabilisation lets you enjoy unparalleled handheld shooting freedom with more of your favourite mountable lenses. The short flange-back distance in the E-mount α7S II extends compatibility with a range of lenses.

    Bright Monitoring

    This function that boosts image brightness by changing shutter speed, for example, can be assigned to a customisable button for easy access when shooting a starry sky or other dark scene.

    Focus Magnifier & Peaking function

    Focus Magnifier & Peaking function

    You can clearly magnify the image to simplify manual fine-tuning of the focus whether shooting still images or movies. The Peaking function can also be activated to colourise the most sharply focused areas of your image for quick confirmation.

    Power supply via USB

    The α7S II can be powered via USB connection to a PC or mobile battery. This conserves the camera’s battery, allowing you extended operation without worrying that the battery will run out. When the camera is turned off, the same USB connection can be used to charge the battery.

    Creative Style

    Creative Style

    Creative Style settings bring out the character of your scene. Simply select any of 13 settings (Vivid, Portrait, etc.) and the camera will adjust image parameters. You can also fine-tune contrast, saturation and sharpness to suit your preference.

    Picture Effect (13 modes)

    Convert everyday scenes into works of art by applying innovative Picture Effect modes that adjust camera parameters and apply advanced image processing with real-time previews for most effects. You can choose from 13 modes, including Toy Camera, Posterization, HDR Painting, Miniature, Watercolor and Illustration.

    PlayMemories Camera Apps™ add personal touches

    Sony's application download service lets you add new functions and capabilities to your camera. There are apps for photo and movie effects to enhance and express your creativity, and others to allow your smartphone to function as a camera's remote control, for example. Note: Services availability depends on region.

    Works with iMovie and Final Cut Pro X

    Works with iMovie and Final Cut Pro X

    This product is compatible with Final Cut Pro X and iMovie.

    Imaging Edge™ Remote, Viewer, and Edit

    Imaging Edge™ Remote, Viewer, and Edit

    Elevate your photography with Imaging Edge desktop applications. Use "Remote" to control and monitor shooting live on your PC screen; "Viewer" to quickly preview, rate, and select photos from large image libraries; and "Edit" to develop RAW data into high-quality photos for delivery. Get the best from Sony RAW files, and manage your productions more efficiently.

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  • Highlight

    35mm full frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm), Exmor CMOS sensor

    BIONZ X image processing engine

    4K movie recording featuring full pixel readout without pixel binning

    5-axis optical image stabilisation minimises blur

    Fast Intelligent AF with enhanced speed and accuracy

    Lens Compatibility

    Sony E-mount lenses

    Sensor Type

    35 mm

    Sensor

    35mm full frame (35.6 x 23.8mm), Exmor CMOS sensor

    Number Of Pixels (Effective)

    Approx.12.2 MP

    ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)

    Still images: ISO 100-102400 (expandable to ISO 50-409600), AUTO (ISO 100-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit), Movies: ISO 100-102400 equivalent (expandable to ISO 100-409600 equivalent), AUTO (ISO 100-12800 equivalent, selectable lower limit and upper limit)

    Battery Life (Still Images)

    Approx. 310 shots (viewfinder) / Approx. 370 shots (LCD screen) (CIPA standard)

    Viewfinder Type

    XGA OLED, 1.3cm (0.5 type) electronic viewfinder (colour)

    Monitor Type

    7.5cm (3.0 type) TFT drive

  • Specifications

    Lens

    Lens Mount

    E-mount

    Lens Compatibility

    Sony E-mount lenses

    Sensor

    Sensor Type

    35 mm

    Sensor

    35mm full frame (35.6 x 23.8mm), Exmor CMOS sensor

    Number Of Pixels (Effective)

    Approx.12.2 MP

    Number of Pixels (total)

    Approx.12.4 MP

    Image Sensor Aspect Ratio

    3:2

    Anti-Dust System

    Charge protection coating on optical filter and image sensor shift mechanism

    Recording (still images)

    Recording Format (Still images)

    JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.3, MPF baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format)

    Image Size (pixels), 3:2

    35mm full frame L: 4240 x 2832 (12M), M: 2768 x 1848 (5.1M), S: 2128 x 1416 (3.0M), APS-C L: 2768 x 1848 (5.1M), M: 2128 x 1416 (3.0M), S: 1376 x 920 (1.3M)

    Image Size (pixels), 16:9

    35mm full frame L: 4240 x 2384 (10M), M: 2768 x 1560 (4.3M), S: 2128 x 1200 (2.6M), APS-C L: 2768 x 1560 (4.3M), M: 2128 x 1200 (2.6M), S: 1376 x 776 (1.1M)

    Image Size (pixels), Sweep Panorama

    Wide: Horizontal 12416 x 1856 (23M), vertical 5536 x 2160 (12M), Standard: Horizontal 8192 x 1856 (15M), vertical 3872 x 2160 (8.4M)

    Image Quality Modes

    RAW, RAW & JPEG, JPEG Extra fine, JPEG Fine, JPEG Standard

    RAW Output

    14 bit

    Uncompressed RAW

    Yes

    Picture Effect

    13 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, Illustration

    Creative Style

    Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Autumn Leaves, Black & White, Sepia (Contrast -3 to +3 steps, Saturation -3 to +3 steps, Sharpness -3 to +3 steps) (Style Box 1-6 also provided)

    Dynamic Range Functions

    Off, Dynamic Range Optimizer (Auto/Level (1-5)), Auto High Dynamic Range: Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure Difference Level (1.0-6.0 EV, 1.0 EV step)

    Colour Space

    sRGB standard (with sYCC gamut) and Adobe RGB standard compatible with TRILUMINOS™ Color

    Recording (movie)

    Recording Format (Movie)

    XAVC S / AVCHD format Ver. 2.0 compliant / MP4

    Video Compression

    XAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; AVCHD: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; MP4: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264

    Audio Recording Format

    XAVC S: LPCM, 2ch, AVCHD: Dolby Digital (AC-3), 2ch, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, MP4: MPEG-4 AAC-LC, 2ch

    Image Size (pixels), PAL*

    XAVC S 4K: 3840 x 2160 (30p/100Mbps, 30p/60Mbps, 24p/100Mbps, 24p/60Mbps), XAVC S HD: 1920 x 1080 (60p/50Mbps, 30p/50Mbps, 24p/50Mbps, 120p/100Mbps, 120p/60Mbps), AVCHD: 1920 x 1080 (60p/28Mbps/PS, 60i/24Mbps/FX, 60i/17Mbps/FH, 24p/24Mbps/FX, 24p/17Mbps/FH), MP4: 1920 x 1080 (60p/28Mbps, 30p/16Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30p/6Mbps)

    Image Size (pixels), PAL

    XAVC S 4K: 3840 x 2160 (25p/100Mbps, 25p/60Mbps), XAVC S HD: 1920 x 1080 (50p/50Mbps, 25p/50Mbps, 100p/100Mbps, 100p/60Mbps), AVCHD: 1920 x 1080 (50p/28Mbps/PS, 50i/24Mbps/FX, 50i/17Mbps/FH,25p/24Mbps/FX, 25p/17Mbps/FH), MP4: 1920 x 1080 (50p/28Mbps, 25p/16Mbps), 1280 x 720 (25p/6Mbps)

    High Frame Rate Recording

    NTSC: 1920 x 1080 (24p/12Mbps, 30p/16Mbps), PAL: 1920 x 1080 (25p/16Mbps)

    Picture Profile

    Yes (Off / PP1-PP9) Parameters: Black level, Gamma (Movie, Still, Cine1-4, ITU709, ITU709 [800%], S-Log2, S-Log3), Black Gamma, Knee, Color Mode (Movie, Still, Cinema, Pro, ITU709 Matrix, White&Black, S-Gamut, S-Gamut3.Cine, S-Gamut3), Saturation, Color Phase, Color Depth, Detail, Copy, Reset

    Movie Functions

    Audio Level Display, Audio Rec Level, Auto Slow Shutter, HDMI info. Display (On/Off selectable), Time Code/User Bit, Picture Profile, Creative Style, Picture Effect, Rec Control, Dual Video Rec, Marker Setting, PAL/NTSC Selector,Gamma Display Assist

    Colour Space

    xvYCC standard (x.v.Color when connected via HDMI cable) compatible with TRILUMINOS™ Color

    Clean HDMI Output

    Clean HDMI output

    NTSC: 3840 x 2160 (30p/24p) / 1920 x 1080 (60p/24p) / 1920 x 1080 (60i),YCbCr 4:2:2 8bit/ RGB 8bit, PAL: 3840 x 2160 (25p) / 1920 x 1080 (50p) / 1920 x 1080 (50i),YCbCr 4:2:2 8bit/ RGB 8bit

    Storage Media

    Compatible Recording Media

    Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo,Memory Stick Micro (M2),SD memory card, SDHC memory card (UHS-I compliant), SDXC memory card (UHS-I compliant), microSD memory card, microSDHC memory card, microSDXC memory card

    Storage Media Slot

    Multi slot for Memory Stick Duo/ SD memory card

    Noise Reduction

    Noise Reduction

    Long exposure NR: On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 sec., High ISO NR: Normal/Low/Off selectable

    Multi Frame NR

    Auto/ISO 100 to 409600

    White balance

    White Balance Modes

    Auto WB / Daylight / Shade / Cloudy / Incandescent / Fluorescent (Warm White / Cool White / Day White / Daylight) / Flash / Color Temperature (2500 to 9900K) & Color Filter (G7 to M7: 57 steps, A7 to B7: 29 steps) / Custom / Underwater

    AWB Micro Adjustment

    G7 to M7 (57 steps), A7 to B7 (29 steps)

    Bracketing

    3 frames, H/L selectable

    Focus

    Focus Type

    Contrast-detection AF

    Focus Point

    169 points (contrast-detection AF)

    Focus Sensitivity Range

    EV -4 to EV 20 (at ISO 100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)

    AF Mode

    Single-shot AF (AF-S), Continuous AF (AF-C), Direct Manual Focus (DMF), Manual Focus

    Focus Area

    Wide (169 points for contrast-detection AF) / Center / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) / Zone / Expand Flexible Spot / Lock-on AF (Wide / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) / Expand Flexible Spot)

    Other Features

    Lock-on AF, Eye AF, Focus lock; Eye-Start AF and AF micro adjustment (both only available with optional LA-EA2 or LA-EA4 attached), AF illuminator (built-in, LED type, range: Approx. 0.30-3m), AF ON

    Exposure

    Metering Type

    1200-zone evaluative metering

    Metering Sensor

    Exmor CMOS sensor

    Metering Sensitivity

    EV -3 to EV 20 (at ISO 100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)

    Metering Mode

    Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot

    Exposure Modes

    AUTO (iAUTO, Superior Auto), Programmed AE (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed priority (S), Manual (M), Scene Selection, Sweep Panorama, Movie / High Frame Rate (Programmed AE (P) / Aperture priority (A) / Shutter-speed priority (S) / Manual (M) )

    Scene Selection

    Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur

    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)

    Auto (AE) Bracketing

    Bracket: Single/Bracket: Cont., 3/5/9 frames selectable. With 3 or 5 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0, 2.0 or 3.0 EV increments, with 9 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1.0 EV increments.

    AE Lock

    Available with AE lock button. Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Can be disabled from the Menu.

    ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)

    Still images: ISO 100-102400 (expandable to ISO 50-409600), AUTO (ISO 100-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit), Movies: ISO 100-102400 equivalent (expandable to ISO 100-409600 equivalent), AUTO (ISO 100-12800 equivalent, selectable lower limit and upper limit)

    Viewfinder

    Viewfinder Type

    XGA OLED, 1.3cm (0.5 type) electronic viewfinder (colour)

    Number of Dots

    2,359,296 dots

    Brightness Control (Viewfinder)

    Auto/Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2)

    Color Temperature Control

    Manual (5 steps)

    Field Coverage

    100%

    Magnification

    Approx. 0.78x (with 50mm lens at infinity, -1m<lt/>style name="sup"<gt/>-1<lt/>/style<gt/>)

    Dioptre Adjustment

    -4.0 to +3.0m<lt/>style name="sup"<gt/>-1<lt/>/style<gt/>

    Eye Point

    Approx. 23mm from the eyepiece lens, 18.5mm from the eyepiece frame at -1m<lt/>style name="sup"<gt/>-1<lt/>/style<gt/>(CIPA standard)

    Viewfinder Display

    Graphic Display / Display All Info. / No Disp. Info. / Histogram / Digital Level Gauge

    Real-time Image Adjustment Display

    On/Off

    LCD Screen

    Monitor Type

    7.5cm (3.0 type) TFT drive

    Total Number of Dots

    1,228,800 dots

    Brightness Control (LCD)

    Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2), Sunny Weather mode

    Adjustable Angle

    Up approx. 107 degrees, down approx. 41 degrees

    Display Selecter (Finder/LCD)

    Auto/Manual

    LCD Display

    Display Graphic Display / Display All Info. / No Disp. Info. / Histogram / Digital Level Gauge / Shooting information for viewfinder mode

    Real-time Image Adjustment Display (LCD)

    On/Off

    Focus Magnifier

    35mm full frame: 4.2x, 8.3x, APS-C: 2.7x, 5.4x

    Zebra

    Yes (selectable level + range or lower limit as custom setting)

    Peaking MF

    Yes (Level setting: High/Mid/Low/Off, colour: White/Red/Yellow)

    Other Features

    Face Detection

    On / On (Regist. Faces) / Off, Face registration, Face selection (Max. number of detectable faces: 8)

    Auto Object Framing

    Yes

    Clear Image Zoom

    Still / Movie: Approx. 2x

    Smart zoom (Still Image)

    M: Approx. 1.5x, S: Approx. 2.0x

    Digital zoom (Still Image)

    Approx. 4x

    Digital zoom (Movie)

    Approx. 4x

    PlayMemories Camera Apps™

    Yes

    Lens Compensation

    Peripheral shading, chromatic aberration, distortion

    Zoom Ring Rotate

    Yes

    Image Processor

    BIONZ X™

    Shutter

    Shutter Type

    Electronically controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type

    Shutter Speed

    Still images: 1/8000 to 30 sec., Bulb Movies: 1/8000 to 1/4 (1/3 step) NTSC: Up to 1/60 in AUTO mode (up to 1/30 in Auto Slow Shutter mode) PAL: Up to 1/50 in AUTO mode (up to 1/25 in Auto Slow Shutter mode)

    Flash Sync. Speed

    1/250 sec.

    Electronic Front Shutter Curtain

    Yes, On/Off

    Silent Shooting

    Yes, On/Off

    Image Stabilization

    Steadyshot

    Image Sensor-Shift mechanism with 5-axis compensation (Compensation depends on lens specifications)

    Compensation Effect

    4.5 stops (Based on CIPA standard. Pitch/Yaw shake only. With Sonnar T* FE 55mm F1.8 ZA lens mounted. Long exposure NR off)

    Flash Control

    Flash Control

    Pre-flash TTL

    Flash Compensation

    +/-3.0 EV (switchable between 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps)

    Flash Compensation

    3/5/9 frames selectable. With 3 or 5 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 EV increments, with 9 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0 EV increments.

    Flash Modes

    Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync , Wireless

    External Flash Compatibility

    Sony α System Flash compatible with Multi Interface Shoe. Attach the shoe adaptor for flash compatible with Auto-lock Accessory Shoe.

    FE Level Lock

    Yes

    Drive

    Drive Modes

    Single shooting, Continuous shooting,Speed Priority Continuous shooting, Self-timer, Self-timer (Cont.), Bracketing (Cont., Single, White Balance, DRO)

    Self-Timer

    10 sec. delay/5 sec. delay/2 sec. delay/Continuous self-timer (3 frames after 10 sec. delay/5 frames after 10 sec. delay/3 frames after 5 sec. delay/5 frames after 5 sec. delay/3 frames after 2 sec. delay/5 frames after 2 sec. delay)/Bracketing self-timer (Off/2 sec. delay/5 sec. delay/10 sec. delay)

    Speed (approx. max.)

    Speed Priority Continuous shooting: Max. 5fps, Continuous shooting: Max. 2.5fps

    No. of recordable frames (approx.)

    Speed Priority Continuous shooting: 64 frames (JPEG Extra Fine L), 200 frames (JPEG Fine L), 200 frames (JPEG Standard L), 31 frames (RAW), 26 frames (RAW & JPEG), XX frames (RAW(uncompressed)), XX frames (RAW(uncompressed) & JPEG), Continuous shooting: 100 frames (JPEG Extra Fine L), 200 frames (JPEG Fine L), 200 frames (JPEG Standard L), 59 frames (RAW), 34 frames (RAW & JPEG), XX frames (RAW(uncompressed)), XX frames (RAW(uncompressed) & JPEG)

    Playback

    Playback Modes

    Single (with or without shooting information, Y RGB histogram & highlight/shadow warning), 9/25-frame index view, Enlarged display mode (Maximum magnification L: 13.3x, M: 8.7x, S: 6.7x), Auto Review (10/5/2 sec, off), Image orientation (Auto/Manual/Off selectable), Slideshow, Panorama scrolling, Folder selection (Still / Date / MP4 / AVCHD / XAVC S HD / XAVC S 4K), Forward/Rewind (Movie), Delete, Protect

    Interface

    PC Interface

    Mass-storage, MTP, PC remote

    Multi / Micro USB Terminal

    Yes

    Wireless LAN (Built-In)

    Wi-Fi Compatible, IEEE802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz band), Playback of still images and movies on smartphones, PCs and TVs

    NFC™

    Yes (NFC Forum Type 3 Tag compatible, One-touch remote, One-touch sharing)

    HD Output

    HDMI micro connector (Type-D), BRAVIA Sync (link menu), PhotoTV HD, 4K movie output, 4K still image playback

    Multi Interface Shoe

    Yes

    Others

    Auto-lock Accessory Shoe compatible with supplied shoe adaptor, Microphone terminal (3.5mm Stereo minijack), Headphone terminal (3.5mm Stereo minijack), Vertical Grip Connector

    Audio

    Microphone

    Built-in stereo microphone or ECM-XYST1M / XLR-K2M (sold separately)

    Speaker

    Built-in, monaural

    Print

    Compatible Standards

    Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, DPOF setting

    Custom function

    Custom Function Type

    Custom key settings, Programmable setting

    Memory Function

    Yes (2 sets)

    Power

    Supplied Battery

    Rechargeable battery pack NP-FW50

    Battery Life (Still Images)

    Approx. 310 shots (viewfinder) / Approx. 370 shots (LCD screen) (CIPA standard)

    Battery Life (CIPA, Movies)

    Actual : Approx. 55 min. (viewfinder) / Approx. 60 min. (LCD screen) (CIPA standard); Continuous : Approx. 95 min. (viewfinder) / Approx. 100 min. (LCD screen) (CIPA standard)

    External Power

    AC Adaptor AC-PW20 (optional)

    Size & Weight

    Dimensions (W x H x D)

    126.9 x 95.7 x 60.3 mm

    Weight (with battery and memory card included)

    584 g (Body Only) / 627g (With battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo)

    Others

    Operating Temperature

    32°-104°F / 0-40°C

    WiFi®

    Wireless & Network Capabilities

    NFC One-touch functionality

  • Support
  • Overview
    • Overview

      The α7S II features sensitivity up to ISO 409600 ; wide dynamic range; 5-axis image stabilisation; internal recording of 4K movies in full-frame format featuring full pixel readout and no pixel binning; extra-fast, precise AF; and compatibility with a growing line of lenses

  • specifications
    • Specifications

      Lens

      Lens Mount

      E-mount

      Lens Compatibility

      Sony E-mount lenses

      Sensor

      Sensor Type

      35 mm

      Sensor

      35mm full frame (35.6 x 23.8mm), Exmor CMOS sensor

      Number Of Pixels (Effective)

      Approx.12.2 MP

      Number of Pixels (total)

      Approx.12.4 MP

      Image Sensor Aspect Ratio

      3:2

      Anti-Dust System

      Charge protection coating on optical filter and image sensor shift mechanism

      Recording (still images)

      Recording Format (Still images)

      JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.3, MPF baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format)

      Image Size (pixels), 3:2

      35mm full frame L: 4240 x 2832 (12M), M: 2768 x 1848 (5.1M), S: 2128 x 1416 (3.0M), APS-C L: 2768 x 1848 (5.1M), M: 2128 x 1416 (3.0M), S: 1376 x 920 (1.3M)

      Image Size (pixels), 16:9

      35mm full frame L: 4240 x 2384 (10M), M: 2768 x 1560 (4.3M), S: 2128 x 1200 (2.6M), APS-C L: 2768 x 1560 (4.3M), M: 2128 x 1200 (2.6M), S: 1376 x 776 (1.1M)

      Image Size (pixels), Sweep Panorama

      Wide: Horizontal 12416 x 1856 (23M), vertical 5536 x 2160 (12M), Standard: Horizontal 8192 x 1856 (15M), vertical 3872 x 2160 (8.4M)

      Image Quality Modes

      RAW, RAW & JPEG, JPEG Extra fine, JPEG Fine, JPEG Standard

      RAW Output

      14 bit

      Uncompressed RAW

      Yes

      Picture Effect

      13 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, Illustration

      Creative Style

      Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Autumn Leaves, Black & White, Sepia (Contrast -3 to +3 steps, Saturation -3 to +3 steps, Sharpness -3 to +3 steps) (Style Box 1-6 also provided)

      Dynamic Range Functions

      Off, Dynamic Range Optimizer (Auto/Level (1-5)), Auto High Dynamic Range: Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure Difference Level (1.0-6.0 EV, 1.0 EV step)

      Colour Space

      sRGB standard (with sYCC gamut) and Adobe RGB standard compatible with TRILUMINOS™ Color

      Recording (movie)

      Recording Format (Movie)

      XAVC S / AVCHD format Ver. 2.0 compliant / MP4

      Video Compression

      XAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; AVCHD: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; MP4: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264

      Audio Recording Format

      XAVC S: LPCM, 2ch, AVCHD: Dolby Digital (AC-3), 2ch, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, MP4: MPEG-4 AAC-LC, 2ch

      Image Size (pixels), PAL*

      XAVC S 4K: 3840 x 2160 (30p/100Mbps, 30p/60Mbps, 24p/100Mbps, 24p/60Mbps), XAVC S HD: 1920 x 1080 (60p/50Mbps, 30p/50Mbps, 24p/50Mbps, 120p/100Mbps, 120p/60Mbps), AVCHD: 1920 x 1080 (60p/28Mbps/PS, 60i/24Mbps/FX, 60i/17Mbps/FH, 24p/24Mbps/FX, 24p/17Mbps/FH), MP4: 1920 x 1080 (60p/28Mbps, 30p/16Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30p/6Mbps)

      Image Size (pixels), PAL

      XAVC S 4K: 3840 x 2160 (25p/100Mbps, 25p/60Mbps), XAVC S HD: 1920 x 1080 (50p/50Mbps, 25p/50Mbps, 100p/100Mbps, 100p/60Mbps), AVCHD: 1920 x 1080 (50p/28Mbps/PS, 50i/24Mbps/FX, 50i/17Mbps/FH,25p/24Mbps/FX, 25p/17Mbps/FH), MP4: 1920 x 1080 (50p/28Mbps, 25p/16Mbps), 1280 x 720 (25p/6Mbps)

      High Frame Rate Recording

      NTSC: 1920 x 1080 (24p/12Mbps, 30p/16Mbps), PAL: 1920 x 1080 (25p/16Mbps)

      Picture Profile

      Yes (Off / PP1-PP9) Parameters: Black level, Gamma (Movie, Still, Cine1-4, ITU709, ITU709 [800%], S-Log2, S-Log3), Black Gamma, Knee, Color Mode (Movie, Still, Cinema, Pro, ITU709 Matrix, White&Black, S-Gamut, S-Gamut3.Cine, S-Gamut3), Saturation, Color Phase, Color Depth, Detail, Copy, Reset

      Movie Functions

      Audio Level Display, Audio Rec Level, Auto Slow Shutter, HDMI info. Display (On/Off selectable), Time Code/User Bit, Picture Profile, Creative Style, Picture Effect, Rec Control, Dual Video Rec, Marker Setting, PAL/NTSC Selector,Gamma Display Assist

      Colour Space

      xvYCC standard (x.v.Color when connected via HDMI cable) compatible with TRILUMINOS™ Color

      Clean HDMI Output

      Clean HDMI output

      NTSC: 3840 x 2160 (30p/24p) / 1920 x 1080 (60p/24p) / 1920 x 1080 (60i),YCbCr 4:2:2 8bit/ RGB 8bit, PAL: 3840 x 2160 (25p) / 1920 x 1080 (50p) / 1920 x 1080 (50i),YCbCr 4:2:2 8bit/ RGB 8bit

      Storage Media

      Compatible Recording Media

      Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo,Memory Stick Micro (M2),SD memory card, SDHC memory card (UHS-I compliant), SDXC memory card (UHS-I compliant), microSD memory card, microSDHC memory card, microSDXC memory card

      Storage Media Slot

      Multi slot for Memory Stick Duo/ SD memory card

      Noise Reduction

      Noise Reduction

      Long exposure NR: On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 sec., High ISO NR: Normal/Low/Off selectable

      Multi Frame NR

      Auto/ISO 100 to 409600

      White balance

      White Balance Modes

      Auto WB / Daylight / Shade / Cloudy / Incandescent / Fluorescent (Warm White / Cool White / Day White / Daylight) / Flash / Color Temperature (2500 to 9900K) & Color Filter (G7 to M7: 57 steps, A7 to B7: 29 steps) / Custom / Underwater

      AWB Micro Adjustment

      G7 to M7 (57 steps), A7 to B7 (29 steps)

      Bracketing

      3 frames, H/L selectable

      Focus

      Focus Type

      Contrast-detection AF

      Focus Point

      169 points (contrast-detection AF)

      Focus Sensitivity Range

      EV -4 to EV 20 (at ISO 100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)

      AF Mode

      Single-shot AF (AF-S), Continuous AF (AF-C), Direct Manual Focus (DMF), Manual Focus

      Focus Area

      Wide (169 points for contrast-detection AF) / Center / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) / Zone / Expand Flexible Spot / Lock-on AF (Wide / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) / Expand Flexible Spot)

      Other Features

      Lock-on AF, Eye AF, Focus lock; Eye-Start AF and AF micro adjustment (both only available with optional LA-EA2 or LA-EA4 attached), AF illuminator (built-in, LED type, range: Approx. 0.30-3m), AF ON

      Exposure

      Metering Type

      1200-zone evaluative metering

      Metering Sensor

      Exmor CMOS sensor

      Metering Sensitivity

      EV -3 to EV 20 (at ISO 100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)

      Metering Mode

      Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot

      Exposure Modes

      AUTO (iAUTO, Superior Auto), Programmed AE (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed priority (S), Manual (M), Scene Selection, Sweep Panorama, Movie / High Frame Rate (Programmed AE (P) / Aperture priority (A) / Shutter-speed priority (S) / Manual (M) )

      Scene Selection

      Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur

      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)

      Auto (AE) Bracketing

      Bracket: Single/Bracket: Cont., 3/5/9 frames selectable. With 3 or 5 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0, 2.0 or 3.0 EV increments, with 9 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1.0 EV increments.

      AE Lock

      Available with AE lock button. Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Can be disabled from the Menu.

      ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)

      Still images: ISO 100-102400 (expandable to ISO 50-409600), AUTO (ISO 100-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit), Movies: ISO 100-102400 equivalent (expandable to ISO 100-409600 equivalent), AUTO (ISO 100-12800 equivalent, selectable lower limit and upper limit)

      Viewfinder

      Viewfinder Type

      XGA OLED, 1.3cm (0.5 type) electronic viewfinder (colour)

      Number of Dots

      2,359,296 dots

      Brightness Control (Viewfinder)

      Auto/Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2)

      Color Temperature Control

      Manual (5 steps)

      Field Coverage

      100%

      Magnification

      Approx. 0.78x (with 50mm lens at infinity, -1m<lt/>style name="sup"<gt/>-1<lt/>/style<gt/>)

      Dioptre Adjustment

      -4.0 to +3.0m<lt/>style name="sup"<gt/>-1<lt/>/style<gt/>

      Eye Point

      Approx. 23mm from the eyepiece lens, 18.5mm from the eyepiece frame at -1m<lt/>style name="sup"<gt/>-1<lt/>/style<gt/>(CIPA standard)

      Viewfinder Display

      Graphic Display / Display All Info. / No Disp. Info. / Histogram / Digital Level Gauge

      Real-time Image Adjustment Display

      On/Off

      LCD Screen

      Monitor Type

      7.5cm (3.0 type) TFT drive

      Total Number of Dots

      1,228,800 dots

      Brightness Control (LCD)

      Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2), Sunny Weather mode

      Adjustable Angle

      Up approx. 107 degrees, down approx. 41 degrees

      Display Selecter (Finder/LCD)

      Auto/Manual

      LCD Display

      Display Graphic Display / Display All Info. / No Disp. Info. / Histogram / Digital Level Gauge / Shooting information for viewfinder mode

      Real-time Image Adjustment Display (LCD)

      On/Off

      Focus Magnifier

      35mm full frame: 4.2x, 8.3x, APS-C: 2.7x, 5.4x

      Zebra

      Yes (selectable level + range or lower limit as custom setting)

      Peaking MF

      Yes (Level setting: High/Mid/Low/Off, colour: White/Red/Yellow)

      Other Features

      Face Detection

      On / On (Regist. Faces) / Off, Face registration, Face selection (Max. number of detectable faces: 8)

      Auto Object Framing

      Yes

      Clear Image Zoom

      Still / Movie: Approx. 2x

      Smart zoom (Still Image)

      M: Approx. 1.5x, S: Approx. 2.0x

      Digital zoom (Still Image)

      Approx. 4x

      Digital zoom (Movie)

      Approx. 4x

      PlayMemories Camera Apps™

      Yes

      Lens Compensation

      Peripheral shading, chromatic aberration, distortion

      Zoom Ring Rotate

      Yes

      Image Processor

      BIONZ X™

      Shutter

      Shutter Type

      Electronically controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type

      Shutter Speed

      Still images: 1/8000 to 30 sec., Bulb Movies: 1/8000 to 1/4 (1/3 step) NTSC: Up to 1/60 in AUTO mode (up to 1/30 in Auto Slow Shutter mode) PAL: Up to 1/50 in AUTO mode (up to 1/25 in Auto Slow Shutter mode)

      Flash Sync. Speed

      1/250 sec.

      Electronic Front Shutter Curtain

      Yes, On/Off

      Silent Shooting

      Yes, On/Off

      Image Stabilization

      Steadyshot

      Image Sensor-Shift mechanism with 5-axis compensation (Compensation depends on lens specifications)

      Compensation Effect

      4.5 stops (Based on CIPA standard. Pitch/Yaw shake only. With Sonnar T* FE 55mm F1.8 ZA lens mounted. Long exposure NR off)

      Flash Control

      Flash Control

      Pre-flash TTL

      Flash Compensation

      +/-3.0 EV (switchable between 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps)

      Flash Compensation

      3/5/9 frames selectable. With 3 or 5 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 EV increments, with 9 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0 EV increments.

      Flash Modes

      Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync , Wireless

      External Flash Compatibility

      Sony α System Flash compatible with Multi Interface Shoe. Attach the shoe adaptor for flash compatible with Auto-lock Accessory Shoe.

      FE Level Lock

      Yes

      Drive

      Drive Modes

      Single shooting, Continuous shooting,Speed Priority Continuous shooting, Self-timer, Self-timer (Cont.), Bracketing (Cont., Single, White Balance, DRO)

      Self-Timer

      10 sec. delay/5 sec. delay/2 sec. delay/Continuous self-timer (3 frames after 10 sec. delay/5 frames after 10 sec. delay/3 frames after 5 sec. delay/5 frames after 5 sec. delay/3 frames after 2 sec. delay/5 frames after 2 sec. delay)/Bracketing self-timer (Off/2 sec. delay/5 sec. delay/10 sec. delay)

      Speed (approx. max.)

      Speed Priority Continuous shooting: Max. 5fps, Continuous shooting: Max. 2.5fps

      No. of recordable frames (approx.)

      Speed Priority Continuous shooting: 64 frames (JPEG Extra Fine L), 200 frames (JPEG Fine L), 200 frames (JPEG Standard L), 31 frames (RAW), 26 frames (RAW & JPEG), XX frames (RAW(uncompressed)), XX frames (RAW(uncompressed) & JPEG), Continuous shooting: 100 frames (JPEG Extra Fine L), 200 frames (JPEG Fine L), 200 frames (JPEG Standard L), 59 frames (RAW), 34 frames (RAW & JPEG), XX frames (RAW(uncompressed)), XX frames (RAW(uncompressed) & JPEG)

      Playback

      Playback Modes

      Single (with or without shooting information, Y RGB histogram & highlight/shadow warning), 9/25-frame index view, Enlarged display mode (Maximum magnification L: 13.3x, M: 8.7x, S: 6.7x), Auto Review (10/5/2 sec, off), Image orientation (Auto/Manual/Off selectable), Slideshow, Panorama scrolling, Folder selection (Still / Date / MP4 / AVCHD / XAVC S HD / XAVC S 4K), Forward/Rewind (Movie), Delete, Protect

      Interface

      PC Interface

      Mass-storage, MTP, PC remote

      Multi / Micro USB Terminal

      Yes

      Wireless LAN (Built-In)

      Wi-Fi Compatible, IEEE802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz band), Playback of still images and movies on smartphones, PCs and TVs

      NFC™

      Yes (NFC Forum Type 3 Tag compatible, One-touch remote, One-touch sharing)

      HD Output

      HDMI micro connector (Type-D), BRAVIA Sync (link menu), PhotoTV HD, 4K movie output, 4K still image playback

      Multi Interface Shoe

      Yes

      Others

      Auto-lock Accessory Shoe compatible with supplied shoe adaptor, Microphone terminal (3.5mm Stereo minijack), Headphone terminal (3.5mm Stereo minijack), Vertical Grip Connector

      Audio

      Microphone

      Built-in stereo microphone or ECM-XYST1M / XLR-K2M (sold separately)

      Speaker

      Built-in, monaural

      Print

      Compatible Standards

      Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, DPOF setting

      Custom function

      Custom Function Type

      Custom key settings, Programmable setting

      Memory Function

      Yes (2 sets)

      Power

      Supplied Battery

      Rechargeable battery pack NP-FW50

      Battery Life (Still Images)

      Approx. 310 shots (viewfinder) / Approx. 370 shots (LCD screen) (CIPA standard)

      Battery Life (CIPA, Movies)

      Actual : Approx. 55 min. (viewfinder) / Approx. 60 min. (LCD screen) (CIPA standard); Continuous : Approx. 95 min. (viewfinder) / Approx. 100 min. (LCD screen) (CIPA standard)

      External Power

      AC Adaptor AC-PW20 (optional)

      Size & Weight

      Dimensions (W x H x D)

      126.9 x 95.7 x 60.3 mm

      Weight (with battery and memory card included)

      584 g (Body Only) / 627g (With battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo)

      Others

      Operating Temperature

      32°-104°F / 0-40°C

      WiFi®

      Wireless & Network Capabilities

      NFC One-touch functionality

  • highlight
    • Highlight

      35mm full frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm), Exmor CMOS sensor

      BIONZ X image processing engine

      4K movie recording featuring full pixel readout without pixel binning

      5-axis optical image stabilisation minimises blur

      Fast Intelligent AF with enhanced speed and accuracy

      Lens Compatibility

      Sony E-mount lenses

      Sensor Type

      35 mm

      Sensor

      35mm full frame (35.6 x 23.8mm), Exmor CMOS sensor

      Number Of Pixels (Effective)

      Approx.12.2 MP

      ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)

      Still images: ISO 100-102400 (expandable to ISO 50-409600), AUTO (ISO 100-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit), Movies: ISO 100-102400 equivalent (expandable to ISO 100-409600 equivalent), AUTO (ISO 100-12800 equivalent, selectable lower limit and upper limit)

      Battery Life (Still Images)

      Approx. 310 shots (viewfinder) / Approx. 370 shots (LCD screen) (CIPA standard)

      Viewfinder Type

      XGA OLED, 1.3cm (0.5 type) electronic viewfinder (colour)

      Monitor Type

      7.5cm (3.0 type) TFT drive

  • features
    • Features
      Extreme sensitivity, wide dynamic range

      Extreme sensitivity, wide dynamic range

      With sensitivity settings that can extend up to ISO 409600 plus extra-wide dynamic range, the α7S II can record images in spectacular and subtle detail, from shadows to highlights, under virtually any lighting conditions. The remarkable clarity and lack of noise in stills and movies that you shoot help to realise results that you've been aiming for.

      Exmor™ CMOS for extra sensor perception

      Exmor™ CMOS for extra sensor perception

      Capture stills and movies of richer, more natural gradation. The 35mm full-frame 12.2-megapixel image sensor achieves wide dynamic range with very low noise throughout a vast ISO 50-4096001 sensitivity span. Large pixels, gapless on-chip lens structure and other light capture advances allow use of extra-high shutter speeds for low-light shooting.

      Smart, speedy BIONZ X™ image processing engine

      Smart, speedy BIONZ X™ image processing engine

      The newly refined image processing algorithm of the BIONZ X optimises image sensor performance for superior depiction of details in stills and movies throughout all sensitivity ranges. This image processing engine realises image quality of such fine nuance and minimal noise particularly at the mid- to high-sensitivity setting.

      Internal 4K movie recording and XAVC S format

      Internal 4K movie recording and XAVC S format

      The α7S II can record 4K (QFHD: 3840 x 2160) movies internally in full-frame format. Full pixel readout without pixel binning produces 4K movies with less moiré and jaggies. Support for XAVC S format enables 4K recording at maximum of 100Mbps, for highly detailed footage with less impact from compression noise. * Internal recording and HDMI output, both at 4K resolution, are available in full-frame format.

      S-Gamut3.Cine/S-Log3 and S-Gamut3/S-Log3

      S-Gamut3.Cine/S-Log3 and S-Gamut3/S-Log3

      With these new profiles, dynamic range can be widened up to 1300% for smoother gradations, and colour grading, correction and handling is easy. S-Log3 gamma tonal reproduction is better from shadow to mid-tone (18% grey). The camera’s 14-stop latitude in S-Log3 setting is impressive. S-Gamut3.Cine reproduces the wide colour gamut of DCI-P3 colour space. S-Gamut3 reproduces almost all actual colours suitable for archiving.

      Movie functions improve professional workflow

      Movie functions improve professional workflow

      With new functions such as 120fps Full HD recording, 4x/5x slow motion recording and Gamma Display Assist joining enhanced Zebra function, time code/user bit editing and other moviemaking capabilities in its feature set, the α7S II solidly supports professional workflow, giving you greater latitude to produce more moving visions than ever before.

      5-axis optical image stabilisation

      5-axis optical image stabilisation

      Equivalent to using a 4.5-stop faster shutter speed, this system is effective at compensating for five types of camera shake. The camera integrates extraordinary image stabilisation and sensitivity to light to let you use a greater range of shutter speed/ISO/aperture settings to express what you aim to capture in handheld stills or movies.

      Fast Intelligent AF for levels as low as EV -4

      Fast Intelligent AF for levels as low as EV -4

      With 169 AF points (25 contrast-detection points, plus nine central AF points each divided into 16 segments, for a total of 25+(9x16)), this speedy, accurate system ensures subject detection accuracy when shooting stills even under low-visibility conditions with lighting as low as EV -4. Moreover, AF speed for shooting Full HD movies is twice as fast as in the α7S.

      0.78x magnification XGA OLED Tru-Finder™

      0.78x magnification XGA OLED Tru-Finder™

      With the world’s highest magnification and ZEISS® T* Coating, this electronic viewfinder delivers stunning clarity and contrast with minimal reflection and instantly shows how exposure compensation, white balance and other settings affect images. You can also use Gamma Display Assist and Zebra functions while shooting movies using the viewfinder.

      Supports 14-bit uncompressed RAW format

      New compatibility with 14-bit uncompressed RAW format lets you choose the optimal format for your needs. The camera thereby ensures supreme quality of tonal gradation to maximise the benefit of the image sensor's wide dynamic range.

      Silent Shooting

      Silent Shooting mode lets you mute shutter sound whenever noiseless operation is required, such as when shooting wildlife or concert photos. This function can be used with 5fps continuous shooting, so you needn't miss a crucial moment, and can be assigned to a customisable button, so it can be turned On and Off more intuitively.

      Wi-Fi / NFC™ simplifies sharing

      With Wi-Fi and NFC (Near Field Communication) built into the α7S II, you can instantly transfer a photo or MP4 movie to your NFC-enabled smartphone or tablet simply by touching it with the camera, then easily upload the photo or movie to your favourite SNS (social networking site).

      Capture One (for Sony)

      Capture One (for Sony)

      Capture One Express (for Sony) is a free award-winning image editing software that provides high-end image quality RAW development, easy management of your image files, and powerful editing tools. Capture One Pro (for Sony) can be bought for even more editing tools and tethered shooting capability.

      Free Download (Go to Phase One Website)

      120fps Full HD and 4x/5x slow motion recording

      120fps Full HD and 4x/5x slow motion recording

      Featuring full pixel readout without pixel binning, 120fps (100fps) capability and ultra-high sensitivity, the α7S II shoots low-noise, high-frame-rate Full HD movies like no other camera. 120fps (100fps) capability also allows internal recording of 4x/5x slow motion movies with frame rate set at 30p (25p) or 24p.

      New Gamma Display Assist function

      New Gamma Display Assist function

      This new function lets you view images with natural contrast while recording in S-Log gamma setting, converting S-Log2 and S-Log3 into ITU709 (800%) gamma for monitoring images or checking focus while enlarging an image, on the LCD screen or viewfinder

      Enhanced Zebra function

      Enhanced Zebra function

      This function makes it easier to monitor exposure, especially when shooting in S-Log gamma setting. Select a video signal level target from 0 to 109, apply a range to it, then the zebra pattern indicates image areas reaching that level or range. The new wider video signal level selection and ability to assign a range simplify exposure adjustment.

      Picture Profile

      Picture Profile

      It's very useful to tailor the look of your movies even before shooting them by adjusting image characteristics via Picture Profile settings for gradation, colour adjustment and detail. Save and recall up to nine profiles (PP1-PP9) of adjusted parameters with other settings, including new ones for S-Gamut3.Cine/S-Log3 and S-Gamut3/S-Log3.

      Clean HDMI output

      Clean HDMI output

      This function supports 4K and Full HD and allows uncompressed movie output to an external recorder or monitor. The image can also be recorded in the camera even while signals are output using this function. The included cable protector guards jacks and prevents cables from disengaging accidentally, so you can shoot with greater assurance.

      Tough magnesium alloy body

      Tough magnesium alloy body

      Designed for solid reliability and steady handling, the α7S II's compact body is built to withstand the rigours of shooting in the field, thanks to an internal structure and top, front, and rear covers all made of strong, rigid magnesium alloy.

      500,000-cycle shutter durability

      500,000-cycle shutter durability

      The camera's shutter passes the test of high durability and endurance through 500,000 cycles, as a shutter braking mechanism reduces mechanical front/rear curtain vibration by about 50% , minimising camera shake, image blur and shutter sound. Use of the electronic front curtain cuts vibration even more.

      Meticulously crafted controls

      Meticulously crafted controls

      Controls are smoothly crafted for you to operate intuitively and adjust immediately even as you look through the viewfinder. The front and rear dials have been particularly refined and positioned for easier, more efficient handling and turning. Also, a new mode dial locking mechanism prevents inadvertent changes of shooting mode at all times.

      ISO Auto Minimum Shutter Speed

      Prevent blur in a shot of a moving subject by setting a shutter speed at which ISO sensitivity starts changing when ISO AUTO (while in P or A mode, or in Multi Frame NR) is selected.

      More precise white balance adjustment

      More precise white balance adjustment

      The α7S II offers more white balance adjustment steps (twice as many on the amber-blue axis; four times as many on the green-magenta axis) than the α7S, so you can finely tune white balance with more subtle precision for more natural colours.

      Always keep the eye in focus

      Always keep the eye in focus

      Significantly accurate Eye AF (available with AF-C) provides consistently useful autofocusing on the eye of a subject, even if the subject is in motion. This reliable tool is extremely effective in assuring more successful focused portraiture with fewer photo fails.

      Expand Flexible Spot

      Expand Flexible Spot has been added to AF Area selection. If the selected AF point is not positioned on your subject, the α7S II automatically uses AF points surrounding the selected point to support precise focus.

      Compatibility with wide-ranging mountable lenses

      Compatibility with wide-ranging mountable lenses

      5-axis image stabilisation lets you enjoy unparalleled handheld shooting freedom with more of your favourite mountable lenses. The short flange-back distance in the E-mount α7S II extends compatibility with a range of lenses.

      Bright Monitoring

      This function that boosts image brightness by changing shutter speed, for example, can be assigned to a customisable button for easy access when shooting a starry sky or other dark scene.

      Focus Magnifier & Peaking function

      Focus Magnifier & Peaking function

      You can clearly magnify the image to simplify manual fine-tuning of the focus whether shooting still images or movies. The Peaking function can also be activated to colourise the most sharply focused areas of your image for quick confirmation.

      Power supply via USB

      The α7S II can be powered via USB connection to a PC or mobile battery. This conserves the camera’s battery, allowing you extended operation without worrying that the battery will run out. When the camera is turned off, the same USB connection can be used to charge the battery.

      Creative Style

      Creative Style

      Creative Style settings bring out the character of your scene. Simply select any of 13 settings (Vivid, Portrait, etc.) and the camera will adjust image parameters. You can also fine-tune contrast, saturation and sharpness to suit your preference.

      Picture Effect (13 modes)

      Convert everyday scenes into works of art by applying innovative Picture Effect modes that adjust camera parameters and apply advanced image processing with real-time previews for most effects. You can choose from 13 modes, including Toy Camera, Posterization, HDR Painting, Miniature, Watercolor and Illustration.

      PlayMemories Camera Apps™ add personal touches

      Sony's application download service lets you add new functions and capabilities to your camera. There are apps for photo and movie effects to enhance and express your creativity, and others to allow your smartphone to function as a camera's remote control, for example. Note: Services availability depends on region.

      Works with iMovie and Final Cut Pro X

      Works with iMovie and Final Cut Pro X

      This product is compatible with Final Cut Pro X and iMovie.

      Imaging Edge™ Remote, Viewer, and Edit

      Imaging Edge™ Remote, Viewer, and Edit

      Elevate your photography with Imaging Edge desktop applications. Use "Remote" to control and monitor shooting live on your PC screen; "Viewer" to quickly preview, rate, and select photos from large image libraries; and "Edit" to develop RAW data into high-quality photos for delivery. Get the best from Sony RAW files, and manage your productions more efficiently.

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