Sony a7S II ILCE7SM2/B 12.2 MP E-mount Camera with Full-Frame Sensor, Black

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From a design standpoint, additional improvements in this model include more rugged build quality, a new front dial, and a relocated shutter release button. Fast continuous shooting, reliable autofocus and great battery life are just three of the most important factors. Since the official release of these cameras, I had a chance to test both in 2014 as soon as they were available. When a stabilised Sony lens is used, the stabilisation effect is optimised, but not cumulative: either one or the other system is used. Every photographer needs an ultra-wide-angle zoom sooner or later, especially if you're into landscape or travel photography.

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You can accurately monitor what will appear in your final images because it faithfully displays the effects of your various camera settings. However, when Sony announced the second iteration of the A7-series, the A7 II, I immediately requested a review unit for evaluation. It is also now comprised entirely of magnesium alloy like the a7S; the original a7 and a7R featured a frontplate made out of a composite material. It might look like a small incremental upgrade over the A7 at first, but when you consider the above changes, especially the inclusion of IBIS, it certainly becomes a very different, more practical and capable camera in comparison. You can easily assign any of 56 functions to any of 10 buttons to enjoy speedier, more intuitive operation and maximum convenience.Our lab tests indicate that the A7 II is capable of resolving as much detail as the 28MP Samsung NX1 in lab conditions. Then first came auto focus and Canon changed their mounts and no new cameras worked with my beautiful glass. According to Sony, the sensor housing has been made stronger in the A7 II, with more magnesium alloy than in the original camera.

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Compensation for five types of camera shake that can blur stills/movies shot handheld matches the camera's great sensitivity so you can use more shutter speed/ISO/aperture settings. It’s also possible to customise the Function menu, accessed by pressing the Fn button on the back of the camera. The body is comfortable to shoot with and offers a broad set of features that should appeal to both still and video shooters.The Sony Alpha 7 II is the follow-up to the original Alpha 7 and adds 5-axis sensor-shift image stabilization to its 24MP full-frame CMOS sensor.