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Making strides in the video arena, the a7S II Mirrorless Digital Camera from Sony offers an impressive blend of sensitivity, dynamic range, resolution, and speed to benefit a versatile multimedia workflow. Revolving around a full-frame 12.2MP Exmor CMOS sensor, the a7S II is capable of internal UHD 4K recording at 30 fps with full pixel readout as well as 1080p recording at up to 120 fps, all in the XAVC S format. For both stills and video recording, the BIONZ X image processor also pairs with the sensor to enable expanded sensitivity to ISO 409600, continuous shooting to 5 fps, and fast intelligent autofocus with low-light sensitivity to -4 EV. Further enabling working in difficult lighting conditions, 5-axis SteadyShot INSIDE image stabilization compensates for vertical, horizontal, pitch, yaw, and roll camera movements for sharper, smoother handheld recording.
Complementing the 4K recording capabilities is a redeveloped recording setup, including the ability to utilize S-Log3 Gamma and S-Gamut3 in addition to S-Log2, for increasing dynamic range values by up to 1300% to better match high-end post-production workflows. For clearer monitoring potential, an enhanced Zebra function better supports working with S-Log gamma settings and a Gamma Display Assist helps to preview imagery with natural contrast by converting S-Log2 and S-Log3 settings to the ITU709 gamma for easier on-camera viewing.
The a7S II is also characterized by a compact, yet robust, magnesium alloy body design that incorporates a high 0.78x-magnification Tru-Finder OLED electronic viewfinder. With a resolution of 2.36-million dots and a Zeiss T* anti-reflective coating, this finder benefits working in a variety of lighting conditions and is capable of previewing exposure and settings adjustments prior to recording. A rear 3.0" 1,228,800-dot LCD screen is also available, and features a tilting design to support working from high and low angles. Additionally, built-in Wi-Fi connectivity with NFC allows you to pair mobile devices to the camera for wireless sharing and remote camera control.
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Lens Mount | Sony E-Mount |
Camera Format | Full-Frame |
Pixels | Actual: 12.4 Megapixel Effective: 12.2 Megapixel |
Max Resolution | 4240 x 2832 |
Aspect Ratio | 3:2, 16:9 |
Sensor Type / Size | CMOS, 35.8 x 23.9 mm |
File Formats | Still Images: JPEG, RAW Movies: AVCHD Ver. 2.0, MP4, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XAVC S Audio: AAC LC, AC3, Dolby Digital 2ch, Linear PCM (Stereo) |
Bit Depth | 14-bit |
Dust Reduction System | Yes |
Memory Card Type | SD SDHC SDXC Memory Stick PRO Duo (High Speed) Memory Stick PRO HG-Duo |
Image Stabilization | Sensor-Shift, 5-Way |
Sony A7S II E-mount Camera with Full-Frame Sensor (ILCE-7SM2)
Extend your powers of perception with the new α7S II, for extra sensitivity, wide dynamic range, accurate focusing, and unshakeable stability to shoot with solid assurance.
Supreme light sensitivity
Sensitivity to ISO 409600 and wide dynamic range refine stills/movies.
High-quality 4K movie recording
Delivers full pixel readout with no binning in full-frame format.
5-axis optical image stabilization
Ensures stable expression of stills and movies using various lenses.
169-point Fast Intelligent AF
This fast, accurate AF system performs reliably in light as low as EV (Exposure Value) -4.
Pro-level movie functions
Advanced features such as S-Gamut3.Cine/S-Log3 and 120fps Full HD recording support professional workflow.
More dynamic detail
Ultra-high sensitivity, extra-wide dynamic range and improved image processing algorithm deliver high-quality images with spectacular details.
35 mm full-frame Exmor® CMOS sensor
12.2 megapixels, wide ISO and dynamic ranges, and advanced light capture for subtler gradation.
BIONZ X™ image processing engine
Advanced algorithm realizes extra-fine detail with minimal noise in producing stills and movies.
New 14-bit uncompressed RAW format
Now more format options to choose from, for unbeatable quality and range of tonal nuance.
At the forefront of 4K
Now internally records 4K movies in full-frame format featuring full pixel readout without pixel binning, and includes an array of advanced movie functions.
4K movies of the foremost quality
Expansive power to express images of fine details with less moiré, jaggies and noise is evident in movies that the α7S II can record internally in 4K full-frame format.
XAVC S format — more than a little bit better
This format allows 4K recording at up to 100 Mbps bit rate to capture detailed movies with minimal compression noise. Files are saved in widely compatible MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format.
For a more professional workflow
Picture Profile tone adjustment, time code/user bit precision editing, and various other newly added advancements sharpen the cutting edge of α7S II moviemaking performance.
Easy post-production tool expands expression
The S-Log offers better tonal reproduction from shadow to mid-tone (18% gray) than the S-Log2. The α7S II even offers impressive 14-stop latitude in S-Log3 gamma setting.
120fps Full HD recording/Slow motion recording
Full HD movies are brilliant, thanks to full pixel readout without pixel binning; ultra-high sensitivity; and 120fps (100fps) capability also supporting 4x/5x slow motion recording.
Monitoring made easy
View images of natural contrast while recording in S-Log gamma setting, converting S-Log2/S-Log3 into ITU709 (800%) gamma for monitoring or checking focus while enlarging.
For easier exposure adjustment
With a new, wider video signal level selection and ability to assign a range, this function makes exposure level adjustment easier, especially when shooting in S-Log gamma setting.
Fast Intelligent AF accelerates speed and precision
With advanced Fast Intelligent AF featuring enhanced accuracy even in the dark and accelerated AF for movie shooting, the α7S II helps to assure that you capture clear stills and movies.
Smarter, sharper focus, segment by segment
With each of nine central AF points divided into 16 segments and noiseless clear images from the sensor, Fast Intelligent AF detects contrast accurately in light as low as EV -4.
Capture more action more clearly and quickly
With an autofocusing system that's twice as fast at movie shooting, the α7S II can clearly capture even moving action with unerring accuracy, efficiency and smoothness.
Expertly engineered for durability under duress
Ready for action under all conditions, even using large lenses, the α7S II integrates advanced functions that are worthy of extraordinary imaging performance in the long run.
Wide-ranging accessories meet every need
Professional level options open up new possibilities
Further expand your shooting pleasure and give your photography a professional edge with accessories designed for exceptional performance, durability and practicality.
Supported in Capture One Express (for Sony)
One of the world's best RAW converters by Phase One
Capture One Express (for Sony) is one of the world's best RAW converters, rendering precise colors and incredible detail. It contains flexible digital asset management, all the essential adjustment tools and fast, responsive performance in one customizable and integrated solution.
Delivery Contents:
– α7S II Digital Camera
– Rechargeable Battery NP-FW50
– Cable Protector
– AC Adaptor AC-UUD11
– Battery Charger BC-VW1
– Shoulder strap
– Body cap
– Accessory shoe cap
– Eyepiece cup
– Micro USB cable
Specifications
Lens
- Lens Compatibility
- Sony E-mount lenses
Sensor
- Sensor Type
- 35mm full frame (35.6 × 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 × 2832 (12M), M: 2768 × 1848 (5.1M), S: 2128 × 1416 (3.0M), APS-C L: 2768 × 1848 (5.1M), M: 2128 × 1416 (3.0M), S: 1376 × 920 (1.3M)
- Image Size (pixels), 16:9
- 35mm full frame L: 4240 × 2384 (10M), M: 2768 × 1560 (4.3M), S: 2128 × 1200 (2.6M), APS-C L: 2768 × 1560 (4.3M), M: 2128 × 1200 (2.6M), S: 1376 × 776 (1.1M)
- Image Size (pixels), Sweep Panorama
- Wide: Horizontal 12416 × 1856 (23M), vertical 5536 × 2160 (12M), Standard: Horizontal 8192 × 1856 (15M), vertical 3872 × 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
- 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
- AVCHD: Dolby Digital (AC-3), 2ch, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, MP4: MPEG-4 AAC-LC, 2ch, XAVC S: LPCM, 2ch
- Image Size (Pixels), NTSC
- XAVC S 4K: 3840 × 2160 (30p/100Mbps, 30p/60Mbps, 24p/100Mbps, 24p/60Mbps); XAVC S HD: 1920 × 1080 (60p/50Mbps, 30p/50Mbps, 24p/50Mbps, 120p/100Mbps, 120p/60Mbps); AVCHD: 1920 × 1080 (60p/28Mbps/PS, 60i/24Mbps/FX, 60i/17Mbps/FH, 24p/24Mbps/FX, 24p/17Mbps/FH); MP4: 1920 × 1080 (60p/28Mbps, 30p/16Mbps), 1280 × 720 (30p/6Mbps)
- Image Size (pixels), PAL
- XAVC S 4K: 3840 × 2160 (25p/100Mbps, 25p/60Mbps); XAVC S HD: 1920 × 1080 (50p/50Mbps, 25p/50Mbps, 100p/100Mbps, 100p/60Mbps); AVCHD: 1920 × 1080 (50p/28Mbps/PS, 50i/24Mbps/FX, 50i/17Mbps/FH,25p/24Mbps/FX, 25p/17Mbps/FH); MP4: 1920 × 1080 (50p/28Mbps, 25p/16Mbps), 1280 × 720 (25p/6Mbps)
- High Frame Rate Recording
- NTSC: 1920 × 1080 (24p/12Mbps, 30p/16Mbps), PAL: 1920 × 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
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
- 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-1)
- Diopter Adjustment
- -4.0 to +3.0m-1
- Eye Point
- Approx. 23mm from the eyepiece lens, 18.5mm from the eyepiece frame at -1m-1(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
- Screen 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
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 Curtain Shutter
- Yes, On/Off
- Silent Shooting
- Yes, On/Off
Image Stabilization
- Steadyshot
- Image Sensor-Shift mec anism 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
- Flash Control
- Pre-flash TTL
- Flash Compensation
- +/-3.0 EV (switchable between 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps)
- Flash Bracketing
- 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
- 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), 24 frames (RAW (Uncompressed)), 24 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), 29 frames (RAW (Uncompressed)), 28 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 (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 × H × D)
- 126.9 × 95.7 × 60.3 mm
- Weight
- 584 g (Body Only) / 627g (With battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo)
Others
- Operating Temperature
- 32°-104°F / 0-40°C
Sony A7S II E-mount Camera with Full-Frame Sensor (ILCE-7SM2)
Extend your powers of perception with the new α7S II, for extra sensitivity, wide dynamic range, accurate focusing, and unshakeable stability to shoot with solid assurance.
Supreme light sensitivity
Sensitivity to ISO 409600 and wide dynamic range refine stills/movies.
High-quality 4K movie recording
Delivers full pixel readout with no binning in full-frame format.
5-axis optical image stabilization
Ensures stable expression of stills and movies using various lenses.
169-point Fast Intelligent AF
This fast, accurate AF system performs reliably in light as low as EV (Exposure Value) -4.
Pro-level movie functions
Advanced features such as S-Gamut3.Cine/S-Log3 and 120fps Full HD recording support professional workflow.
More dynamic detail
Ultra-high sensitivity, extra-wide dynamic range and improved image processing algorithm deliver high-quality images with spectacular details.
35 mm full-frame Exmor® CMOS sensor
12.2 megapixels, wide ISO and dynamic ranges, and advanced light capture for subtler gradation.
BIONZ X™ image processing engine
Advanced algorithm realizes extra-fine detail with minimal noise in producing stills and movies.
New 14-bit uncompressed RAW format
Now more format options to choose from, for unbeatable quality and range of tonal nuance.
At the forefront of 4K
Now internally records 4K movies in full-frame format featuring full pixel readout without pixel binning, and includes an array of advanced movie functions.
4K movies of the foremost quality
Expansive power to express images of fine details with less moiré, jaggies and noise is evident in movies that the α7S II can record internally in 4K full-frame format.
XAVC S format — more than a little bit better
This format allows 4K recording at up to 100 Mbps bit rate to capture detailed movies with minimal compression noise. Files are saved in widely compatible MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format.
For a more professional workflow
Picture Profile tone adjustment, time code/user bit precision editing, and various other newly added advancements sharpen the cutting edge of α7S II moviemaking performance.
Easy post-production tool expands expression
The S-Log offers better tonal reproduction from shadow to mid-tone (18% gray) than the S-Log2. The α7S II even offers impressive 14-stop latitude in S-Log3 gamma setting.
120fps Full HD recording/Slow motion recording
Full HD movies are brilliant, thanks to full pixel readout without pixel binning; ultra-high sensitivity; and 120fps (100fps) capability also supporting 4x/5x slow motion recording.
Monitoring made easy
View images of natural contrast while recording in S-Log gamma setting, converting S-Log2/S-Log3 into ITU709 (800%) gamma for monitoring or checking focus while enlarging.
For easier exposure adjustment
With a new, wider video signal level selection and ability to assign a range, this function makes exposure level adjustment easier, especially when shooting in S-Log gamma setting.
Fast Intelligent AF accelerates speed and precision
With advanced Fast Intelligent AF featuring enhanced accuracy even in the dark and accelerated AF for movie shooting, the α7S II helps to assure that you capture clear stills and movies.
Smarter, sharper focus, segment by segment
With each of nine central AF points divided into 16 segments and noiseless clear images from the sensor, Fast Intelligent AF detects contrast accurately in light as low as EV -4.
Capture more action more clearly and quickly
With an autofocusing system that's twice as fast at movie shooting, the α7S II can clearly capture even moving action with unerring accuracy, efficiency and smoothness.
Expertly engineered for durability under duress
Ready for action under all conditions, even using large lenses, the α7S II integrates advanced functions that are worthy of extraordinary imaging performance in the long run.
Wide-ranging accessories meet every need
Professional level options open up new possibilities
Further expand your shooting pleasure and give your photography a professional edge with accessories designed for exceptional performance, durability and practicality.
Supported in Capture One Express (for Sony)
One of the world's best RAW converters by Phase One
Capture One Express (for Sony) is one of the world's best RAW converters, rendering precise colors and incredible detail. It contains flexible digital asset management, all the essential adjustment tools and fast, responsive performance in one customizable and integrated solution.
Delivery Contents:
– α7S II Digital Camera
– Rechargeable Battery NP-FW50
– Cable Protector
– AC Adaptor AC-UUD11
– Battery Charger BC-VW1
– Shoulder strap
– Body cap
– Accessory shoe cap
– Eyepiece cup
– Micro USB cable
Specifications
Lens
- Lens Compatibility
- Sony E-mount lenses
Sensor
- Sensor Type
- 35mm full frame (35.6 × 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 × 2832 (12M), M: 2768 × 1848 (5.1M), S: 2128 × 1416 (3.0M), APS-C L: 2768 × 1848 (5.1M), M: 2128 × 1416 (3.0M), S: 1376 × 920 (1.3M)
- Image Size (pixels), 16:9
- 35mm full frame L: 4240 × 2384 (10M), M: 2768 × 1560 (4.3M), S: 2128 × 1200 (2.6M), APS-C L: 2768 × 1560 (4.3M), M: 2128 × 1200 (2.6M), S: 1376 × 776 (1.1M)
- Image Size (pixels), Sweep Panorama
- Wide: Horizontal 12416 × 1856 (23M), vertical 5536 × 2160 (12M), Standard: Horizontal 8192 × 1856 (15M), vertical 3872 × 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
- 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
- AVCHD: Dolby Digital (AC-3), 2ch, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, MP4: MPEG-4 AAC-LC, 2ch, XAVC S: LPCM, 2ch
- Image Size (Pixels), NTSC
- XAVC S 4K: 3840 × 2160 (30p/100Mbps, 30p/60Mbps, 24p/100Mbps, 24p/60Mbps); XAVC S HD: 1920 × 1080 (60p/50Mbps, 30p/50Mbps, 24p/50Mbps, 120p/100Mbps, 120p/60Mbps); AVCHD: 1920 × 1080 (60p/28Mbps/PS, 60i/24Mbps/FX, 60i/17Mbps/FH, 24p/24Mbps/FX, 24p/17Mbps/FH); MP4: 1920 × 1080 (60p/28Mbps, 30p/16Mbps), 1280 × 720 (30p/6Mbps)
- Image Size (pixels), PAL
- XAVC S 4K: 3840 × 2160 (25p/100Mbps, 25p/60Mbps); XAVC S HD: 1920 × 1080 (50p/50Mbps, 25p/50Mbps, 100p/100Mbps, 100p/60Mbps); AVCHD: 1920 × 1080 (50p/28Mbps/PS, 50i/24Mbps/FX, 50i/17Mbps/FH,25p/24Mbps/FX, 25p/17Mbps/FH); MP4: 1920 × 1080 (50p/28Mbps, 25p/16Mbps), 1280 × 720 (25p/6Mbps)
- High Frame Rate Recording
- NTSC: 1920 × 1080 (24p/12Mbps, 30p/16Mbps), PAL: 1920 × 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
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
- 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-1)
- Diopter Adjustment
- -4.0 to +3.0m-1
- Eye Point
- Approx. 23mm from the eyepiece lens, 18.5mm from the eyepiece frame at -1m-1(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
- Screen 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
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 Curtain Shutter
- Yes, On/Off
- Silent Shooting
- Yes, On/Off
Image Stabilization
- Steadyshot
- Image Sensor-Shift mec anism 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
- Flash Control
- Pre-flash TTL
- Flash Compensation
- +/-3.0 EV (switchable between 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps)
- Flash Bracketing
- 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
- 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), 24 frames (RAW (Uncompressed)), 24 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), 29 frames (RAW (Uncompressed)), 28 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 (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 × H × D)
- 126.9 × 95.7 × 60.3 mm
- Weight
- 584 g (Body Only) 627g (With battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo)
Others
- Operating Temperature
- 32°-104°F 0-40°C