Here is an honest review of the new Sony A7S II camera. Unlike most people who just test out a camera in store before forming an opinion, I actually use the gear that I review in real world production settings.
This way I can tell you how each product behaves when used on a regular day of filming. This review is no different. I had a chance to use this amazing new camera for 3 weeks of tests and also a 4 days shoot in New York on a music video. I used it in the rain and out on a sunny day. The camera never stopped or overheated on me. In this review you will see my results with this camera and what I think is good and bad. Sit back and enjoy!
You can buy this camera from Adorama.com
They also have great deals on these lenses:
Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm F4
Sony Zeiss Distagon T*FE 35mm F/1.4
Sony Sonnar T* FE 55mm F1.8
Specs:
Lens Mount: Sony E-mount lenses
Sensor: 35mm full frame Exmor CMOS sensor (35.8 x 23.9mm)
Pixels:
Actual: 12.4 Megapixel
Effective: 12.2 MegapixelMax Resolution4240 x 2832Aspect
Movies: AVCHD Ver. 2.0, MP4, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XAVC S
Audio: AAC LC, AC3, Dolby Digital 2ch, Linear PCM (Stereo)
Memory Card TypeSD, SDHC, SDXC, Memory Stick PRO Duo (High Speed), Memory Stick PRO HG-Duo
Image Stabilization: Sensor-Shift, 5-WayVideo
Recording: NTSC/PALVideo
Resolution:
3840 x 2160: 30 fps, 24 fps, 25 fps
1920 x 1080: 120 fps, 100 fps
1920 x 1080: 60 fps, 50 fps, 30 fps, 25 fps, 24 fps
Video Format: 4K – XAVC S3840 x 2160p / 29.97 fps (100 Mbps)
3840 x 2160p / 29.97 fps (60 Mbps)
3840 x 2160p / 23.98 fps (100 Mbps)
3840 x 2160p / 23.98 fps (60 Mbps)
3840 x 2160p / 25 fps (100 Mbps)
3840 x 2160p / 23.98 fps (60 Mbps)
3840 x 2160p / 25 fps (100 Mbps)
3840 x 2160p / 25 fps (60 Mbps)
Video Format:
High Definition – XAVC S1920 x 1080p / 120 fps (100 Mbps)
1920 x 1080p / 100 fps (100 Mbps)
1920 x 1080p / 120 fps (60 Mbps)
1920 x 1080p / 100 fps (60 Mbps)
1920 x 1080p / 59.94 fps (50 Mbps)
1920 x 1080p / 29.97 fps (50 Mbps)
1920 x 1080p / 23.98 fps (50 Mbps)
1920 x 1080p / 50 fps (50 Mbps)
1920 x 1080p / 25 fps (50 Mbps)
Video Format:
High Definition – AVCHD1920 x 1080p / 59.94 fps (28 Mbps)
1920 x 1080i / 59.94 fps (24 Mbps)
1920 x 1080i / 59.94 fps (17 Mbps)
1920 x 1080p / 23.98 fps (24 Mbps)
1920 x 1080p / 23.98 fps (17 Mbps)
1920 x 1080p / 50 fps (28 Mbps)
1920 x 1080i / 50 fps (24 Mbps)
1920 x 1080i / 50 fps (17 Mbps)
1920 x 1080p / 25 fps (24 Mbps)
1920 x 1080p / 25 fps (17 Mbps)
Video Format:
High Definition – MP41920 x 1080p / 60 fps (28 Mbps)
1920 x 1080p / 29.97 fps (16 Mbps)
1280 x 720p / 29.97 fps (6 Mbps)
1920 x 1080p / 50 fps (28 Mbps)
1920 x 1080p / 25 fps (16 Mbps)
1280 x 720p / 25 fps (6 Mbps)
Video Clip Length: Up to 29 Min 59 Sec
Audio Recording: Built-in Mic: With Video, Stereo
Optional External Mic: With Video, Stereo + Mono
ISO Sensitivity: Auto, 100-102400 (Extended Mode: 50-409600)ShutterType: Electronic & Mechanical
Speed: 30 – 1/8000 second
Metering Method: Center-weighted average metering, Multiple, Spot metering
Exposure Modes: Aperture Priority, Auto, Intelligent Auto, Manual, Movie, Programmed Auto, Scene Selection, Shutter Priority, Superior Auto, Sweep Panorama
Built-in Flash: No
Battery: 1x NP-FW50 Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery Pack, 7.4 VDC, 1020 mAhAC
Power AdapterAC-UUD11 AC
Operating Temperature: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
Dimensions: (WxHxD) 4.6 x 2.7 x 1.5″ (116.8 x 68.6 x 38.1mm)Weight: 19.61 oz (555.93g) body only
21.13 oz (599.03g) with battery and media
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