The recently announced Sony Alpha 7R II packs a lot of groundbreaking features, and one of its highlights is the new full-frame 42.4MP BSI-CMOS sensor. Sony sensors tend to show very high Raw dynamic range due to low noise characteristics, but we wanted to take a closer look at exactly how little noise the camera itself contributes to images. Read on
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Sony Alpha 7R II can match or beat DSLR low light AF performance
When the Sony Alpha 7R II was announced, it promised a lot of game-changing features, but its low light AF capability was an unknown. We’ve already seen some of the incredible continuous AF abilities of the a7R II, including pinpoint eye AF for even moving subjects, but a lot of pros may be wondering: ‘if I ditch my DSLR for some of the advanced AF features the a7R II offers, will I be sacrificing low-light AF performance?’ Find out in our video
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North by Northwest: Sony Alpha 7R II real-world samples from Portland
The Sony Alpha 7R II is one of the most talked-about cameras of the year so far. And with a 42MP BSI full-frame sensor, 5-axis image stabilization rated to 4.5 stops and 4K UHD video recording it’s easy to understand why. Up to now we’ve only had access to pre-production models, but that all changed this week. Read more
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Alpha dog: Hands-on with Sony a7R II
42 is a good number – as well as being the answer to life, the universe and everything, it’s also the number of millions of photodiodes that Sony has packed onto the sensor of its new a7R II. And it’s not just any old sensor too – the a7R II features the world’s first full-frame backside illuminated CMOS, in a body which incorporates all of the major ergonomic changes made in the a7 II, released last year. Click through for a closer look at Sony’s new flagship
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Ready, steady: Sony Alpha 7 II Review
The Sony Alpha 7 II provides a number of features and ergonomic enhancements over its predecessor, but its standout feature is the 5-axis image stabilization system surrounding its 24.3MP full-frame CMOS sensor. Sony also claims improvements to the camera’s hybrid AF system, and it also sports a redesigned grip. Find out all about the a7 II’s added features and see what difference they make. Read review
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Testbericht: Sony Alpha 7 II
Ein Beitrag von: Tilman Haerdle
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In the Spotlight: Sony Alpha 7S Review posted
The Sony Alpha 7S is a full-frame interchangeable lens camera sporting a 12.2MP CMOS sensor. It is identical in body design to the Sony a7 and Sony a7R, but don’t let that fool you. Unlike the other two, the a7S is specially geared toward video and low-light shooters. It’s capable of 1080/60p video with full-sensor readout and can turn out uncompressed 4K footage to an external recorder over HDMI. Read review
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Real-world samples: Sony Alpha 7 II in Kauai
Our initial samples gallery from the Sony a7 II saw the camera tested in a variety of real-world conditions, and now we’ve followed it up with even more samples from the mirrorless full-frame camera. Better yet, we tested it out in what is arguably one of the most photogenic places on Earth. And while it’s nothing compared to actually taking a Hawaiian vacation, browsing through these samples is at least a small reprieve from the winter blues. See gallery
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Sony issues firmware 1.10 for Alpha 7 II
Announced in late November, the Sony Alpha 7 II has received its first firmware update. Somewhat thin on specifics, firmware version 1.10 promises improved image stabilization. The firmware details cite improvements in IS when half-pressing the shutter, in ‘Focus Magnifier’ mode, during movie recording, and with ‘other functions’. Read more
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Beta Alphas: Sony shows mockups of upcoming FE lenses for Alpha 7 system
Sony is showing mockups of four new lenses for its full frame FE series for the Alpha 7 on its stand at CES, as well as two wide angle converters. With only six FE lenses to choose from at the moment, Alpha 7 users will be pleased to see some physical evidence of these lenses that Sony initially announced on a roadmap at the Photokina show in September. Scheduled to ship this spring, click through for a closer look at the upcoming lenses