The Latest In Mirrorless: Sony a7R II

I have to admit the footage seems as impressive as the features.

On the other hand, I’m not sure if even the high quality is worth $3,200 which will be the price of this gem, available starting in August 2015. All I can think of is all the extra DSLR gear I’d be able to get with that money. If you are planning on buying this camera, let me know how it turns out!

The new a7R II interchangeable lens camera features the world’s first back-illuminated full-frame Exmor R CMOS sensor, which realizes high resolution (42.4 MP approx. effective megapixels), high sensitivity (expandable up to ISO 102400) and high speed AF response up to 40% faster than the original a7R thanks to 399 focal plane phase detection AF points.

The camera also includes a 5-axis image stabilization system borrowed from the acclaimed a7 II model and can shoot and record 4K video in multiple formats including Super 35mm (without pixel binning) and full-frame format, a world’s first for digital cameras.  Additionally, it has a newly refined XGA OLED Tru-Finder with the world’s highest (0.78x) viewfinder magnification.

High Resolution, High Sensitivity and High-Speed Response

The newly developed 42.4 MP back-illuminated CMOS sensor is the most advanced, versatile and highest resolution full-frame image sensor that Sony has ever created, allowing the a7R II to reach new levels of quality, sensitivity and response speed.  In the past, many photographers have been forced to choose between high-resolution and high-speed or high resolution and high sensitivity when selecting a camera.  The new a7R II eliminates that sacrifice thanks to its innovative image sensor.

Read more about the a7R II over at Sony’s website.

Source: Sony