Sony’s A7 range of full frame mirrorless cameras is growing
like crazy. It’s quite expensive A7 models including the base A7,
A7R and A7S
were announced just a few months apart. And 7 months later after the 4K-capable
A7S was introduced, the Japanese tech giant is already getting the second
generation A7 out in Japan.
And while the A7S’s focus was on Ultra High Definition video
capture and stellar ISO ranges, the new A7 II is taking stabilization at a
whole new level. The camera packs a built-in 5-axis stabilization for photos
and videos, which works wonders in reducing blur and shake regardless of what
lens is used. In fact, the stabilization works even with lenses that have their
own stabilizing system.
As for the rest of the specs, it looks like Sony didn’t
really change a lot. The A7 II still has a 24.3MP sensor, a Bionz X image
processor with 14-bit RAW support, a shutter speed of 1/8000 seconds, a 2.4
million dot view finder and a 3-inch 1.2 million dot display at the back.
What’s improved though is the camera’s autofocus system. The
A7 II uses a 117-point phase-detection system and 25 contrast detection points,
which according to Sony gives the device AF speeds 30% faster than its
predecessor. Video capture capability maxes out at 1080P/60fps using XAVC-S or
AVCHD while ISO range goes as high as 25,600.
The Sony A7 II will be available to the Japanese market by
December 5 for $1600. There’s no information yet on international availability,
but will let you know once more information pushes through.
