Sony Alpha a7R II Review
Full Frame Mirrorless Digital Camera
- BIONZ X Image Processor
- 3.0" 1,228.8k-Dot Tilting LCD Monitor
- 0.5" 2.36M-Dot XGA OLED Tru-Finder EVF
- Durable Reduced-Vibration Shutter Design
- 5-Axis SteadyShot INSIDE Stabilization
- Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity with NFC
- ISO 102,400 and Silent Shutter Mode
- 399 Phase-Detect AF Points & 5 fps Burst
- 42MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS Sensor
- Internal UHD 4K Video & S-Log2 Gamma
Introduction
In this article, we delve into a detailed analysis of 14,220 user reviews from various languages worldwide to examine the Sony Alpha a7R II. This analysis is performed by the RR artificial intelligence and updated daily with newly submitted reviews. The RR AI utilizes a complex algorithm to first scrutinize user reviews for credibility, filtering out unreliable ones. It then proceeds to dissect and evaluate the valuable insights within these reviews, providing users with ratings regarding the features of this product. Based on these assessments, users can make informed decisions about whether this product is suitable for them or not.
Ratings Based on Features
These results are a summary of user reviews of the Sony Alpha a7R II. For example, 96% of 993 users who have commented on the Picture quality of the Sony Alpha a7R II have given positive feedback.
Highlighted Customer Reviews
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I'm in love
Sony Alpha a7R II Mirrorless Digital Camera Body Professional Kit
Reviewed by Alex on B&H Photo Video
I shoot portraits and this is simply the best camera for me to do this. The speed, eye autofocus, stabilization and build are perfect. I use it with the Sony battery grip as I have very big hands (and shoot a lot with the camera on its side). I also do food photography and can easily set up different custom key settings for different types of shoots. The image quality shooting uncompressed RAW is just ridiculous. Yes, big file sizes. Yes, sometimes a little lag. But I'm not shooting sports or wildlife. For portraits/fine art/food when you have time to compose a shot, I just don't think there is a better camera out there. Finally, I have inherited some legacy lenses from my wife's grandfather and have just ordered some adapters to use them. I'm so excited to pair this camera with some very old gear and produce something that has extra sentimental value as well as feeling confident I can produce some incredibly detailed shots. The amount of detail you can pull out of the shadows/highlights with this sensor are just nuts. I cannot recommend the a7rii highly enough. Just make sure you get the lenses to really do this camera! justice!! ... More
I jumped ship
Sony Alpha a7R II Mirrorless Digital Camera Body Professional Kit
Reviewed by Chris on B&H Photo Video
Love this camera! I am a long time Canon shooter and had just purchased a new 5Diii back in June (7 months ago). I have waited years to get the 5D and absolutely love that awesome camera. I've been reading and learning about these mirrorless cameras for a little while and decided to give it a try. The guys here said, If you don't like it, send it back within 30 days, so I decided to give it a shot. Nothing to loose, right? After getting the camera and playing around with it and learning some of the features and customizing the buttons, I started to like it. I was using a Metabones adaptor and my Canon glass. I really had my doubts about even going to a small frame camera as I have large hands and thats another thing about the Canon that I liked as it is a big camera. I NEVER PICKED UP MY CANON AGAIN, after shooting some comparison shots anyway. Now, I'm not saying that it's better or worse than the 5Diii, just different, and I compared them as different. I have since sold the Canon and bought Native lenses for the camera and, at this point, have no regrets. The only issue is short battery life, but with a small camera with all of the awesome stuffed inside. Theirs not much room for a big battery in a small camera. BUY EXTRA BATTERIES AND IT WON'T BE A PROBLEM! They are small. Stuff a couple in your pocket or bag. ... More
Computer with a lens attached
Sony Alpha a7R II Mirrorless Digital Camera Body Professional Kit
Reviewed by Fred D. on B&H Photo Video
This is my first digital camera as my age and cancer have rendered me to weak to continue with my large format equipment. The controls on the camera are not intuitive to me but I found that the few that I used worked very well. I received the camera in excellent packaging and look forward to working with the new digital images as soon as my new computer is returned from the Geek Squad. The display on the rear of the camera indicate that the images are lush with detail and tonal range.
The best all-around camera in the market (1 Year later)
Sony Alpha a7R II Mirrorless Digital Camera Body Professional Kit
Reviewed by Yoon on B&H Photo Video
After a year with the camera, all I can say is, wow! I love this camera. I use it for everything: product shots, food photography, family portraits, landscapes, and my kids' sports. I know there are better cameras for each job. If you want the ultimate quality in product shots, I'm sure a medium/large format camera is better (way higher cost). I'm sure if you were shooting the NFL there are faster shutter speed cameras (again, much higher in cost). If you want something that can do it all, and very well, this is the camera. It has amazing quality (good lenses, like the GM, really help) with sharp detail and little to no noise. The eye tracking gets tack sharp images. The AF system is great for moving subjects. It has amazing resolution that I can blow up or crop with no negative effect. It has so many ways to customize it (extra buttons) that I don't have to navigate the menu system often. Plus it gives you amazing 4K video at the touch of a button. Top it all off, I love the ability to control it with my phone and see the image before remotely hitting the shutter. Great for family pics without a stranger! I think the fact that this is a mirrorless camera makes everyone believe it has to be less than a DSLR. It is not. There are very few DSLRs that I think compete with this camera (as mentioned above...very specialized). Is it compact? Yes. Are quality lenses compact? No. In the end, if you want great images sometimes the lenses get big. However, you can get some nice compact lenses to walk around with if you want. Forget about the fact that this is supposed to be small. It is one of the best cameras out there period. Is this camera for everyone, no. If it'll be a huge burden to purchase, then I think there are other cameras that can meet your needs. However, if you're someone that loves photography, want versatility, and not compromise image quality, this is the camera for you. ... More
An innovation
Sony Alpha a7R II Mirrorless Digital Camera Body Professional Kit
Reviewed by Peter on B&H Photo Video
I rarely buy digital cameras new, as the previous generation is usually more than enough for my needs - but the specs on this camera were too interesting, and it delivers. It makes my D800 look pretty old, even though the image size is not much different. Right now I am shooting with old Contax G lenses and it is still sharper than dedicated Nikon glass on that sensor. For years I have wanted a small camera with solid IQ, full frame and good enough in low light that I could handhold while shooting outside at night. I pair this with my old contax G lenses and it's the closes I've gotten to my favorite film camera of all time in terms of the combination of size and IQ. Nothing was up to the task before - the Fuji line came close but the slow development and quirks got old. This camera is the first camera I've gotten since maybe the first ff Dslr's that feels like it will really change what and how I can shoot. It works well, it does not feel quirky, the IQ is great, even 12800 iso is pretty nice. It is not the design accomplishment that Leicas and to a lesser extent the Fujis are but it is still, for me, quite user friendly and I feel like it won't take long until I get pretty used to it all. As a 10 yr professional it feels weird buying a Sony but that's who's innovating these days, and making things a little easier on my back at the same time. Battery life is the only thing that is really irksome for now. I've only owned this for a week but that's the one negative that jumps out. It's not a deal breaker by any means, but it's nowhere near what the recent dSLR's could get. ... More
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The best ever camera... in the worst ever body
Sony Alpha a7R II Mirrorless Digital Camera Body Professional Kit
Reviewed by Alex on B&H Photo Video
Technologically, this is really great camera. Autofocus is great, picture quality is great, dynamic range is amazing! In-camera stabilization is perfect.. But access to all this great features is just terrible. I don't tell even about small buttons without a good tactile feedback, or about small main dialer which too easy to rotate and missed this. You can adapted to this (or modufy your brand-new camera - I will, for example, add some 3d marks on the body to make buttons more searchable). But this camera have problem more serious. For example, autofocus point handle. By default, you have to use couple of different controls at different places to move the focus point. OK, this camera is highly customisable. Finally, after hours of experiments, I found the proper setup with most autofocus settings collected at the center dial / joistic... But anyway, you have to press the center button TWICE before you will be able to move your focus point with the joistick, and this central dialer is so thini so you will make alot of mistakes at this way. And how without a cherry at the cake? - this dialer located so funny so with the battery grip you will have no access to it. Great design! Especially if you try to compose a dynamic scene. Some words about customization. Yes, the controls are highly customisable - but why I can't assign these buttons for different options in different mode?! So, you may create more-less usable layout for photo but not for video, it's wired. So, it's enough of sample. You CAN create great pictures with this camera... But you will need ALOT of patience to keep it unbroken - because you will want to smash it on the wall as many time as you will miss the greatest picture because of control. If you are former user of other professional systems, especially Canon with his effective and simple design, think twice before switching to this system. ... More
Excellent camera, light
Sony Alpha a7R II Mirrorless Digital Camera Body Professional Kit
Reviewed by Fahad on B&H Photo Video
I am an amateur photo/video enthusiast. I used to have a 5D Mark III. I shoot both photo and video. The A7rii is an excellent camera with many pros and a few cons. Here I've listed the pros and cons for my use specifically: Pros: * Light weight and small. * EVF. Since it's an electronic viewfinder, it's almost what you see is what you get. * Tilting screen. * Excellent resolution. * Excellent dynamic range. * S-Log2 video (very gradable). * Excellent video resolution and quality in Super35 mode. * Excellent low light performance. * Image stabilization. * Feel in the hands (not too small and not big). * Focus peaking. * WiFi. * Apps (or the potential, see cons). Cons: * PlayMemories camera apps are region locked (meaning no matter where you purchase your camera, your Sony account/payment information determine what apps you have access to). This is a real shame. * Slight interface lag--sometimes (I'm not sure specifically when it happens, but I have experienced it intermittently). * Doesn't have a flip-out screen (unlike the cheaper canons or the gh4). * Slightly poor LCD brightness in daylight. * Not so good video quality in Full Frame mode. * Focus peaking, while great that it's there, doesn't perform optimally. * 4:2:0 8-bit video (however S-Log2 is really good). * Poor battery life. I know the menu system received a lot of criticism, but after a few minutes of fiddling with it, I don't think it's a big deal. Shooting with the camera is nice and not cumbersome. I love how light and small it is. I think I like shooting with it more than I did with the 5DIII, especially with the tilt screen--makes it easier to get low angle shots, or just not having to be at the same level of the camera is a great feeling. Although A7sii has more video features, I felt the A7rii was the better value for me combining excellent video and photo features. ... More
There is no perfect camera
Sony Alpha a7R II Mirrorless Digital Camera Body Professional Kit
Reviewed by Jon K on B&H Photo Video
I was among the first to get this camera and have now used it extensively enough to submit a thorough, honest review. I'm a professional photographer/videographer who works either solo or with a small crew. I do medical research communications, mainly, so do standard interviews and b-roll but also try to add some pretty cinematography when capturing patient stories. There is no perfect camera. And no camera could live up to the hype that this one got before launching. Let's start with the good. The image looks great. I have vintage Arri standard mount lenses and Bolex C-Mount...so the ability to use this beautiful vintage glass in Super 35 mode without a crop factor is what sealed my decision to buy the camera. The stabilizer works well, even with the vintage glass. The raw photos are terrific. The not so great..I'm a Canon shooter and the Canon lenses do not autofocus nearly as fast as the hype stated. And some lenses simply don't autofocus at all. Yes, the camera overheats after about 35 minutes of 4k shooting. Like all Sony cameras I've used, the menu/controls are somewhat deep and confusing. Also, the face detection continuous focusing for video is disappointing. I tried it with a simple talking head who didn't bob and move, and it still came in and out of focus way too much. And it eats batteries. So the bottom line is this. The A7Rii is a pretty amazing tool. Use it for great stills and b-roll and as a second or third interview camera. I use a GH4 for 4K long interviews and it's rock solid. No one camera can do it all...it's just another powerful tool for your toolkit. ... More
After 30+ years with Nikon I had to make a change.
Sony Alpha a7R II Mirrorless Digital Camera Body Professional Kit
Reviewed by Allen on B&H Photo Video
I've been lugging heavy gear around he world for too long so when I saw the reviews of the Sony a7RII and it's 42mp I knew this was the camera for me. I sold all my D800 gear and now I have beautiful IQ in a camera almost the size of my palm. I love Nikon, but now I can walk all day through the mountains of Vietnam or Peru without any issues.
Owned for a 1.5 years, already needs $450 of repairs
Sony Alpha a7R II Mirrorless Digital Camera Body Professional Kit
Reviewed by James on B&H Photo Video
We bought 2 Sony a7R IIs about a year and a half ago, and have really been working through issues ever since. The first problem was with the SD cards. We bought high-speed Lexar SD cards that were recommended by B&H, which Sony later told us were not high quality enough to run properly in their cameras. Both cameras had this issue where when you take the card out, and download some video/photos, and put the card back in your camera without formatting it, it would throw an error and not allow you to save. So... we bought much more expensive Sony cards, of course at Sonys suggestion. The second, and far worse issue, has resulted in a recent $450 repair bill that came in on one of the 2 cameras. The camera had been having multiple issues - the main one being that the camera began having trouble connecting to the card in the middle of shooting. It would stop letting us review or take photos, and then display an error message. Sometimes it can recover within a few minutes, sometimes it wont function again until you switch cards (this is happening with new, expensive Sony cards too). Once we were shooting and it told us that there was no more time left on a nearly-empty card. It displayed an error message, and recovered after a few minutes with PLENTY of time left. These conditions were inside classrooms, not in high heat where one might expect errors. There has also been an issue with having the LCD screen not be functional as a result of the camera thinking we were using the eyepiece viewer. The other day we were shooting indoor/outdoor, about 40 degree weather, and the LCD screen was available to me for about 15% of my shooting... with no rhyme or reason to when or why it was functioning. From one minute to the next, you couldnt count on it working properly. ALL this said... they are replacing 2 circuit boards on two GENTLY used and NICELY treated cameras. These cameras are carried in a padded backpack 98% of the time - rarely are they just on a videographer/photographers shoulder for a day, like our main photographer routinely does with his Nikon. It really says something about the quality of the product to have such vital, internal pieces failing after only a year and a half. It really has made me question our use of Sony products for video production. ... More
Much more than I need but fantastic none the less
Sony Alpha a7R II Mirrorless Digital Camera Body Professional Kit
Reviewed by David on B&H Photo Video
I did a fair amount of research before dropping 3 grand on a new camera. Across the board, this seemed to be the best rated Sony camera and one of the top cameras on the market today (if not the top). From people who know a lot more about cameras than I do, you get statements like revolutionary and ground-breaking. I can tell you from my first impressions, the camera doesn't disappoint. The sensor is out of this world. Shooting from about 40-50 miles away with a prime 28mm lense, I was able to see the definition of structures on the Top of Mount Washington this weekend. As a long time Sony user, I also don't find myself struggling with the controls (as some have mentioned) at all. For now, the only negatives are as follows: 1) $$$$---You get what you pay for 2) Weight---I find that the camera---although small----is solid and weighs more than you expect. Not a deal breaker but if you put a 2 lb lense on it---you get the point. 3) Lack of 3rd party lenses---this is likely to change because I don't believe that the FE lenses are going anywhere but it is hard to throw down another 2 grand on a high quality lense when you just spent 3000 for a camera. 4) Buy a book about the camera--this camera has so many options available to you that it is helpful to have a reference guide at the beginning. Bottom line---this is my camera for the next 5 years so I want to know how to use the bells and whistles. ... More
Great sensor, but still very sluggish camera in ways.
Sony Alpha a7R II Mirrorless Digital Camera Body Professional Kit
Reviewed by Tyson on B&H Photo Video
So far, so good. I've only had the camera for a couple weeks, so grain of salt here. I have, however, been shooting with the a7II for the last three years and looked to the a7rII as an upgrade. I'm currently working through a full review and comparison, but so far, here are my pros and cons: PROS: Files are pretty remarkable. The resolution is certainly a big difference coming from 21-24mp full frame cameras. The dynamic range is great, and the noise is very workable, even at higher ISO settings. This, to my eye, is largely down to the pixel size though as the noise is certainly there, just much smaller seeing as the pixels are physically smaller, and overall resolution massive comparatively. EVF is another step up from the a7II. It's noticeably nicer and provides a slightly larger magnification. CONS: This camera is still very, very slow to respond and wake. I'd hoped that at the price point, they'd have remedied this from the sluggish a7II. I understand that it is processing HUGE files so the lag in review or magnification on files in camera is slow, but this camera is still very slow (sometimes 4-5 seconds) to go from off or wake, to ready to shoot. Just like the a7II. Not hugely an issue if you're not shooting sports or events (which this camera is not really set up for IMO). Contrary to documentation via Metabones, my camera is not, in anyway compatible with my Metabones EFE mount smart adapter mk IV. I have found others with similar issues, but they've remedied it with FW updates, or by disengaging the lens mount lock and slightly rotating the adapter to meet the contacts on the camera body. Nothing has worked for me, which makes me nervous about having to plunk down another $400 for the mkV version, when all documentation on MB website says that the mkIV is compatible which for me, it's not. I know this isn't a Sony issue specifically, but one that I'm having trouble with, and may be useful for others as well. I'm on current, updated FW. ... More
Overheating
Sony Alpha a7R II Mirrorless Digital Camera Body Professional Kit
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
Professional price, unprofessional results. Overheats after 15 minutes of shooting in a cool area. This camera should not have been released with this happening.
There Are NO Perfect Camera Systems
Sony Alpha a7R II Mirrorless Digital Camera Body Professional Kit
Reviewed by Richard on B&H Photo Video
I'll cut to the chase, I'm leaving Nikon of over 20 years, deep set of lenses, and so many other peripheral Nikon specific gear to go to Sony's system. With that said, there are still limitations that I believe, will easily be improved upon with the aggression that Sony has taken to be an innovator. They clearly have the advantage in mirrorless. It's not about weight, or size, even though that seems to be the focus in the debate. It's about getting real time information, on screen, before you take the shot. Sure, it's 42mp, it focuses quickly, it has pro level video capabilities, and the list of comparisons to Nikon can go on, but the biggest thing for me is the information that comes with mirrorless. The negatives: Lens selections. But I'll learn to work from the 24-70 / 70/200 range and not do as much sports as I once did. Wasn't making any money in the sports anyway... ;) ... More
The Good and the Very Bad
Sony Alpha a7R II Mirrorless Digital Camera Body Professional Kit
Reviewed by N, professional photographer on B&H Photo Video
Great photographs, steady imaging and more sensitive sensor noticeably improves the photos. Format is in an awkward location in menu. Not reliable:took camera and the Sony Zeiss lens(s) to Europe within days of receiving the camera and lens. On first day, body kept electronically disconnecting from both lens. This kept happening randomly and without a pattern. Repaired quickly by Sony authorized dealer on return, now intermittently stops focusing, as if another disconnect is occurring. Need to send for second repair.Love the camera when it has worked. Easy to operate. (Other camera owned: Nikon D800E.)
Canon 5DMKIII & Nikon d810 convert here....
Sony Alpha a7R II Mirrorless Digital Camera Body Professional Kit
Reviewed by Travis on B&H Photo Video
I'm not going to go into great depth on a review as there are many other more technical reviews out there. I'm just going to comment on a couple things Sony needs to address. I've made several equipment jumps here in the past couple years and finally ended up in the mirrorless camp. First and foremost, the a7RII is a phenomenal camera! The few shortfalls are the menu system (a complete mess IMHO), button placement and battery life. While Sony did make the decision to make their batteries interchangeable the downside is battery life. I would gladly add a little weight for more life. With the d810 I could be sure that a single battery would last an entire day, if not the next too. I have ended up with 6 total Sony NPFW50 batteries so any weight I might have saved (in that regard) has been neutralized. Now, 6 Sony NPFW50 should (will) outperform 2 d810 batteries but I have not done direct comparisons. The button placement is quite awkward coming from a full sized DSLR and it is not just due to size. The lens release is on the inner side making it more difficult to change lenses. The shutter speed, AEL lock and F/stop dials feel cramped and awkward. The zoom button is shared with a custom button and zooms as far in as possible when pressed - use the dial to adjust zoom thereafter. On to the menu. This is quite possible the most unorganized menu I've encountered in recent history. It's a mess IMHO. Video and still photo settings are scattered throughout. A lot of the settings are grayed out depending on the cameras current setup (i.e Manual). The owners manual needs a lot more description too. Now, with all that said it's still a phenomenal camera! I swapped out my lenses to the FE equivalents and the weight loss was instantly noticeable. I can pack it around much easier. The AF with the FE lenses is quick and spot on. Shots look amazing at 42mp! I have not done any 4K movies yet so I can not comment on those. ... More
Excellent camera but should have usb 3.0 to fast tether
Sony Alpha a7R II Mirrorless Digital Camera Body Professional Kit
Reviewed by Juan Camilo on B&H Photo Video
I'm a professional photographer and I work with fashion and Still life almost everyday since almost 10 months with this little gem. The image quality is stunning with the right lenses. I have 3 FE lenses. The 28mm f2, the 55 f 1.8 and the 70-200 f4 and a lot of A mount lenses, 85mm f 1.4, 50mm f1.4 24-70 zeiss f 2.8, 70-200 F 2.8, 70-300 G f 4.5-5.6 (I love this one), and even sigmas as the 12-24 f 4.5-5.6, and more, but i'm still waiting and not buy more FE util Sony decides if they gonna launch a replacement of the A99 A mount camera. Anyway the camera is fast, light, precise and very comfortable with the vertical grip. the quality doesn't have competition and feels more than professional. Comes with the option of iso 50 to get blurred backgrounds at daylight when works with strobes. The only thing that I don't understand is why Sony makes this monster with just a USB 2.0 port. I can't work with uncompressed RAW when I work Connected to computer for my clients because the tether is very slow. I have to work with the Compress RAW that gives you a great quality if your exposure is right, but if you want to make hard changes to the compress RAW you can see some loss of information that you really miss. This monster should have USB 3.0, but nothing is perfect Right?. But even with the lack of USB 3.0 I give 5 star to this camera. the best camera I ever have. I just want that Sony decide if their flagship professional camera are going to be A mount or their going to stay on E mount. Some colleges just jump to nikon because of this. I spent thousands on lenses for both mounts and you never gonna be totally satisfy using converters than extend you lenses length, balance , weight, there is where the size and weight of the body lose attraction. Sony Please decide and make it official to keep your clients!!!!! ... More
So Sharp! Lovely images
Sony Alpha a7R II Mirrorless Digital Camera Body Professional Kit
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
I've always been ALL Nikon. I currently have a D700, D800, D810... and many zoom and prime nikon lenses.... and even though I didn't want to believe it, this Sony is amazing. I am using it with the sony 35 1.4--- and Im so happy with the images... It looks like I will be getting rid of my Nikon gear piece by piece so I can get more Sony lenses. I honestly never thought I would be saying this!
Better than I thought it would be
Sony Alpha a7R II Mirrorless Digital Camera Body Professional Kit
Reviewed by James on B&H Photo Video
I finally decided to sell my Canon 5D III and invest towards this Sony A7rII. I don't regret anything except for not doing it sooner since my Canon probably would've gotten more in resale. The first thing I noticed was that the Sony was very solid. I accidentally dropped it yesterday and it hit the foot-well of my car and then onto the ground. it was fine. I didn't know it was capable of sending files directly to Facebook or Flickr, but with an optional app, it can, which is really cool. Also the smart remote control app is better than anything I've used from Canon, Ricoh, or Fuji. Quick response and a lot of options. Also image transfer is insanely fast compared to the long wait times from Fuji, or Canon or Eye-Fi. But, there is a but...The images are small, so no wonder huh? However they are fine for web, and we ALL know that is why you are sending your photos to your iPhone or iPad anyways, not to send to some photo lab to order prints. I think there is a way to send larger images. I tried the three various setting, but they all look the same. Perhaps if I was shooting in JPEG and not in RAW they would have better IQ, but that would require a little more testing, and Ive only had the camera for two weeks. The main reason I switched to Sony is because with the right adapters, I can use my Leica M lenses. The Sony A7rII has a feature that assists in manual focusing with is very cool. you selec the area you'd like to focus on and it will digitally zoom in, allowing you to focus any manual lens. Once you become accustomed to how to do it, it it pretty intuitive and becomes faster with experience. The custom function buttons are a BIG help. Customize them the way it makes sense to you. Battery power is disappointing, but there is two included in the package, and it is pretty convenient to charge the camera on the fly using a micro USB cord directly tethered to the camera while you are charging the other battery in a supplied charger. ... More
Outstanding Camera, well worth the wait!
Sony Alpha a7R II Mirrorless Digital Camera Body Professional Kit
Reviewed by Brent on B&H Photo Video
I have waited a long time for this camera! My prior Sony experience includes the RX-1, A99, and a6000. All excellent cameras but each had some drawbacks that the A7RII has pretty well resolved. I was tempted to get into the Sony A7 series many years ago but at the time did not feel the specs were good enough to justify the expense of replacing what I already had, namely the RX-1. I am glad I waited for the A7RII. It has the right mix of speed, high res, and other capabilities that I utilize often.So far I have been able to figure out most of its features without the aid of the manual. Most of the menus and functions are similar to those of the a6000.Off-camera or wireless flash continues to be a limitation. Even though some Sony cameras and flash units say they have wireless capability, I have not been able to figure out to operate it (the manual doesn't help). Sony does not make a wireless flash triggering device and I am not aware of any third-party systems that are Sony compatible. Hopefully that will change in the future.With the aid of the Sony LA-EA4 A-to-E mount adapter, Sony/Minolta A-mount lenses, including my beloved Tamron 14 f/2.8, work superbly without any apparent limitations. Autofocus with these lenses on the A7RII is actually better than with the A99. I also purchased the Sony/Zeiss 16-35 f/4 and 35 f/2.8 FE lenses, which perform very well on the A7RII. These two lenses plus my A-mount lenses give me a pretty broad arsenal to work with, though I look forward to the expansion of the FE lens lineup.Like the a6000, battery life is a bit short (not surprising since they use the same type of battery). I recommend packing at least two spares for a full day of shooting and planning to recharge them for the next day. Overall a great choice. I greatly look forward to taking the Sony A7RII along on my travels. From what I have observed so far, I am confident, the A7RII will help any photographer produce the images he or she desires. ... More
