Sony unveils A7 II full-frame mirrorless camera with in-body IS

Sony has unleashed its latest mirrorless full-frame camera dubbed A7 II. It brings an improved body, speedier focusing, new video capture abilities and is the first full-frame mirrorless camera to have in-body stabilization.

The A7 II relies on a 5-axis IS that will move the sensor (sensor shift technology) to avoid blurring. Sony claims the new IS could compensate up to 4.5 stops (CIPA standard).

The new built-in IS will work with any lens attached and is particularly useful when using non-Sony lenses by means of an adapter. If you’re using an E-Mount Sony lens with built-in OSS the camera will detect it and combine it with its built-in IS for an even steadier shots.

The Sony A7 II retains the 24MP of its predecessor but adds a couple of improvements. The grip of the camera is now bigger and accommodates a more comfortably-placed shutter button and a new dial on the front. The front panel is now made out of magnesium alloy.

Sony claims the focus is improved in speed by 30% and is now 1.5x better at tracking all the while the 117 phase detect and 25 contrast detect points remain intact.

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The Sony A7 II doesn’t include the 4K video shooting option of the A7s but incorporates the XAVC S codec with its 1080p@60fps mode so that you can get 50Mbps bitrate. The S-Log2 mode has made its way to the A7 II as well for a wider dynamic range during recording.

Sony will release its A7 II in Japan first. It’s expected to land there on December 5 for JPY190,000 (round €1,280 or $1,600).

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The A7 II comes a year after Sony released the first full-frame mirrorless cameras in the 24MP A7 and 36.4MP A7r. It released the 12MP low-light beast A7s recently so landscape fans are now eagerly awaiting an A7r II.

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