Sony Alpha a77 II DSLR Camera (Body Only)
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Big Improvement in Video vs. A99/A77
I mainly bought this camera for sports photography, but since none of the other reviews talk about the video abilities, I'll focus on that part of the camera: With recent 2.0 firmware release (free download from Sony) and the addition of the XAVC-S codec, the A77II is the first Sony DSLT camera to offer decent video capabilities. I also own an A7S, so this isn't a replacement for video use, but I would have no problem using it for supplemental fo... Show More
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All that I had hoped for and more!
I am a semi-pro. I have been using an a700 for years. Great camera, still is! The a77 mark II is a very big improvement on a great old camera. I use my a77 mostly for portrait work and some commercial work too. I could list all the new improvements Sony has made in the a77 mark II, but this has to be brief. I can not honestly find anything I do not like about my a77 mark II. Go to B&H and check out one for your self. I think you will be impressed! For the money, and in its class range I honestly do not think I could have gotten a better camera.
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Great Photographic Tool!
I have been using two Sony A700's for years never upgrading because I really didn't feel the need; not even when the Sony A77 came out. However, the A77II really was a jump forward in technology. I love the 79 Point AF system it has and the features that I did not have like an electronic level and the face feature autofocus. Yes, there's video too, but I'm not into video all that much. Though, it's nice to have. Sensor noise is also great improvement. However, better lenses are always a must anyway.
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Top Shooter!
This is an upgrade to my A77 and I am very happy with the autofocusing and image quality. If you are knocking this camera because it does not have GPS then you didn't do your homework! I am much more inclined to use the WiFi feature as it is handy for sharing pic files with my devices. I will test the low light performance with the 35mm f1.4 soon. Takes amazing photos of my sons' baseball/ pitching and other action photography.
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Nice Camera but has no GPS Feature
I just wanted to mention that I have the first version of the camera and the a77II has been upgraded BUT the very important thing left out for me is the GPS feature. Without it, I won't buy it since I need the GPS location on most of my photos.
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Excellent Camera, fast lens
This camera is just excellent and I really like it so much and like this kit lens which is useful for travelling photography. Just one small cons is the neck strap is really poor quality and I couldn't believe that this is SONY made!! But overall I like the camera and yes I would recommend it to a friend
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Fantastic camera
It will take me awhile to know 'all' its features but for me, the only thing this a77II can't do is brew me a cup of coffee in the morning.
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Performance without weatherproof
I've used this camera for a month and its focusing performance and image quality was brilliant. Everything finished after I took some photos in a cloudy day in October this year (a day without rain but with some increased humidity in the air) at the shore of the sea, when it performed well but when I went back home and tried to turn it on after a few hours it refused to start and a red led was blinking with a sort of a code that repeated periodic... Show More
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What an upgrade
The A77 MkII is such a huge upgrade from the MkI. The processor and image sensor for low light is huge! I mostly shoot very low light/ candle light at Pro wrestling events that never has great lighting. The new processor lets me shoot at 3200 ISO at 250/sec with very very little to no noise break through. I also love the amazing moveable spot focus option. This allows me to set a focus group on the fly in the viewfinder as I'm shooting. This is e... Show More
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Game changer
EVF is awesome, you see before hand how the picture will come out. That alone makes you a better photographer. Focus tracking is off the charts (lock-on Af expand flexible spot). You lock that baby on your subject and as long as you hold down the shutter button it will track fast moving subjects all through the 79 points. No other camera on the market has this feature and when you add the face detection wow, a total game changer. 12 fps shutter s... Show More
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Happy Shooter!
I upgraded from the Sony a55, and I am blown away by how sharp and bright my images are especially in low light. I haven't pushed it to it's limits yet but I'm going to. My daughter plays basketball and I am looking forward to capturing lots of action shots in the poorly lit school gym where she plays. I am going to have to get use to the difference in size and weight compared to what I was shooting with. If you haven't tried this camera you should!
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Nice camera but there are cons
Nice camera for the price but there are cons: (1) The battery drains down very fast even with keeping the live view monitor closed and using the view finder and shutting it off between shots, I am only able to get 250 shots before it goes dead. (2) It takes a few seconds to turn back on and makes a lot of quirky noise doing so. (3) This camera has a tendency to over expose at times for no apparent reason. (4) Whites are very easily blown out. (5)... Show More
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Great Camera!
I am an amateur photographer and I did a lot of research before purchasing the Sony a77II. However, in the few weeks I have had it, I'm pleased as punch.It has great build quality. It's comfortable to hold and it's worth every penny and then some.At first the menu system was intimidating, but once I started playing around, with the help of the manual and other online tutorials and aids, I could see the intuitiveness and logic of the menu structur... Show More
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Happy camper with Sony a77ii
Good - All the capabilities I need at a great price! - Great image quality and pixel count - Simple to use, both the menu and the dials/buttons - Solid, durable frame, but no too heavy - Swivel/tilt display - Broad ISO range - Love the speedy continuous shooting, made some great shots at sports events and wildlife Meh - AF is usually perfect, but every once in a while it goes searching (could just be me) - The top LCD is fairly useless, would be ... Show More
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Awesome camera!
I would like to make a nice review, with highlight's pros and cons, but one, my poor english does not permit it and two, Im just a photo enthusiast, didnt try too many other cameras before. But I will try to give my two cents. I have tried a Nikon 5200 and a 7100 before this, and so the Sony a37, and the EVF got me. I don't know if it happened because I've never took a ton of pictures before, but I only see advantages of EVF over the OVF. The pos... Show More
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Sony A77II Very Good Action Camera
Use my new Sony A77II for shooting sports. Very positive experience so far. Tough to rate the batteries in limited time of use. Have got several good pictures for our newspaper. Only negative so far is the camera is not compatable with my flash unit. Was using an A55.
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Alpha a77II - Elegant design.
To me it's a fantastic camera. I've already written about it in Yahoo. It takes a little time to get used to so many features on it. To me, all of them useful. Please check what I wrote in Yahoo. I wish you could concentrate these inquiries to my Yahoo address.
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Sony a77M2
Actually I used to have a Sony a77. The a77M2 have changed a lot. One of the most important changes is the Bionz x processor. It improves the picture quality. I can tell the pictures have richer tones and get brighter than before. Most of the buttons have been redesigned. When I pressed or rotated the buttons, I felt like this was a new camera.
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LOVE IT!!
I have the a77 & now the A77 mark 2. I love it and use it for everything. Love all the AF point's on the new a77. And the speed. I will never go with any body else but sony!!
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Good product, functions extremely well
The 12 frames per second functioned flawlessly while photographing both soccer and football. Waiting to see how the temperature affects the camera while shooting hockey. Given a preference, I would have provided GPS instead of NFC, but this condition is tolerable.
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Best APS-C camera available
While I already own an A77 I purchased the A77ii for indoor basketball with the Tamron 70-200 f2.8 USD. It's a great combination able to track all the action and providing usable IQ up to iso6400. I like everything about this camera although it's flexibility and capabilities take some time to learn. For instance there are 4 modes of continuous AF depending on the type of action you are following. In addition there are a huge number of focus point... Show More
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A77II a big improvement over A77
This upgrade of the A77 addressed most of my issues I had with the original A77. Some of which I did not find troublesome until I got the A99. Most improved is the ISO performance, the buffer size, the Mode dial and Lock Button (like the A99) and more programmable buttons. Of particular use is the in camera focus range limiter which works with any lens. The improved menu is easier to navigate despite having 42 more base options.
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Great camera, amazing autofocus
I got this camera 4 days ago and i'm amaze with the speed in the auto-focus and the quality of the images.
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Bet APS-C camera on market
I upgraded to the a77 a year-and-a-half ago and loved it. So, when the a77ii came out, I had to have it. And it is worth the upgrade. Comparing images shot with each using the same lens shows a marked impdrovement in resolution and detail. Plus, much improved high iso capture. And the improved LCD is nice. It is the best APS-C camera on the market.
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