Sony Alpha a7 II Mirrorless Digital Camera with Accessory Kit
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No regrets
Much of this has already been said: great IQ, stabilization, ISO performance, size; not so great SD card slot door and menu system. However, many adjustments are accessible by a function button. This fit my need for better ISO performance in low light situations in a compact package. I shot with m4/3 for a while, but the smaller sensor had its limits for low light. I would suggest skipping a zoom lens and going for 1-2 good primes. The zooms are big and heavier, which I was trying to avoid with this camera. The 3.5mm f/2.8 is worth every penny - small, light and sharp.
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Just What I Needed
I'm an amateur photographer hoping to move on to pro, and this camera is suitable for my needs. The 5-axis stabilization works perfectly with both my Nikon lenses using the Novoflex adapter, and the 24.3 mp sensor is a perfect size. The menus are easy to navigate, and you can easily customize them for easy access. I personally don't mind the sound of the shutter, and for my needs, it has really good low light performance. It does suck batteries pretty fast because of the display, and I highly recommend that you purchase the battery grip together with it.
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Great for Traveling
This camera was the perfect alternative to my Canon 5D Mark II for my recent travels. It's more lightweight which makes it great for hikes or on-the-go photos. It's great for beginners so my friends were able to learn how to adjust settings on their own. It's also great for lowlight situations since the ISO goes so high; however, just be warned it'll get very, very grainy. The focus isn't the best when the aperture is low, so you'll need to have a good eye. And as everyone else mentioned, battery life is poor, so have a back-up or a portable charger.
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This camera is the best of all worlds without compromise!
Intuitive in all situations. Shines at shooting in low light and long exposures. Auto focus is accurate and works in low, low light. Beautiful images with lots of dynamic range. Photographs show wonderful details and rich color/contrasts. This is my second one. I've shot the others and for me, this is beyond compare. So far there is nothing it doesn't do very, very well. Stabilization means I don't miss shots! Only cons: It needs a fully articulating back and a silent shutter mode. I'd also like a small pop up flash for fill.
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Great Camera, but Rubber Eyepiece Tore!
This is an outstanding camera - I also have an A7 and a couple of RX-1's. The Sony mirrorless full-frame cameras are clearly the market leader. BUT, the new highly-flexible rubber eyepiece tore, with NO mishandling, and there is not even a replacement available - not from B+H not from Sony. Very disappointing. Fortunately for me, the A7 eyepiece fits (less flexible and made out of more solid rubber) so I can use that until a replacement emerges. Sony site reads sold out on the replacement part so clearly there is an issue.
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Great Camera!
5 Axis in body stabilization Rocks. I have a number of lenses with no OSS. I was considering selling my Tamron 70-200 2.8. I used it on my A7 and would get motion blur on quite a few frames shooting in low light conditions. I can hand hold now with the same lens on the A7MK2 at 200mm and get sharp images at 1/60th! The changes to the ergonomics of the camera are also a plus. Better shutter release position and addition of two programmable function buttons on top near the shutter release. ++++++ Keep up the great work Sony!
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Almost Perfect
I switched to this camera from a Sony a99. Since it cost less than half of what I paid for my a99, I wasn't expecting much. But I am truly and pleasantly surprised at this small little wonder. About the only thing I'm not happy about is the small battery. The 5 axis steady shot is definitely an improvement on the previous models. The Pre Auto Focus is also a useful feature. The ISO Range is also slightly improved compared to the a99. Pictures shot at 6400 ISO are usable. I just hope the monitor screen is scratch proof.
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So far, so good!
Picked up the A7II after using an A6000 for several years. So far, I love it. The kit 28-70 lens has been superb (I've read of bad copies floating around, buy mine has been fine). Battery life could be better (but that was an issue with the A6000 as well, so . . .). Anyway, from a non-professional point of view, I'm really liking the A7II. Also, B&H shipped the camera about 8 seconds after I pressed the buy button, so that was cool. Camera arrived FedEx a few days later. I'll be using B&H in the future for sure :)
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Love It
I love this camera. I bought it as a graduation present for myself and have been overwhelmed with its performance. It takes amazing photos. I have the zeiss 55mm lens and the combo is amazing. The photos take up a lot of space but they are such high resolution it is worth it. I am able to crop down photos really far to simulate a zoom without losing image quality since I have a prime lens. All of my friends are very jealous of my camera, and I have already convinced one of them to buy one for himself. Buy this camera.
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Full Frame Power!
I absolutely love my A7ii The image quality is top notch and paired with the 24-70 f/2.8 or the 70-200 f/2.8 is really unstoppable. The dynamic range is also mind-blowing. I originally got it with the 28-70 bundle but had to return it. The lens had serious focus issues. I even thought it was the camera but it turned out it was the kit lens! I've read a lot about battery issues but honestly not a problem for me as I always carry extra batteries. Here are some shots I made with it and the 70-200 F/2.8 G-Master Cheers!
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Perfect but for one big flaw..
A perfect camera in all respects except for its performance with portraits, which require significant post work in LR and or PS to make acceptable for clients. Skin tones of almost all subjects were unflattering with a harshness to skin tones and very often an orange cast. I tried two A7II's to make sure it wasn't a problem with just one example. Switched to the A7RII and nave no issue with this. Used the same Zeiss lenses and Sony's 70-200 f4 on both. Also never had this issue with Nikon's 24mp full frame sensor.
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This camera is a winner
I've only had the camera for about two weeks but love it so far. I moved up from an A6300 so I am used to the similar camera set up. So far j haven't found any real down sides. Light weight, focuses well, great image quality, great raw files. Would of course recommend this camera and any cameras of the A7 range. Also the kit lens is a bargain! The difference in price for the body and the kit is so small. You would have to pay $900+ for another lens (of course great glass) but it's great bargain to have this lens.
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This camera is a winner
I've only had the camera for about two weeks but love it so far. I moved up from an A6300 so I am used to the similar camera set up. So far j haven't found any real down sides. Light weight, focuses well, great image quality, great raw files. Would of course recommend this camera and any cameras of the A7 range. Also the kit lens is a bargain! The difference in price for the body and the kit is so small. You would have to pay $900+ for another lens (of course great glass) but it's great bargain to have this lens.
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Excellent camera
I've only had the camera for about two weeks but love it so far. I moved up from an A6300 so I am used to the similar camera set up. So far j haven't found any real down sides. Light weight, focuses well, great image quality, great raw files. Would of course recommend this camera and any cameras of the A7 range. Also the kit lens is a bargain! The difference in price for the body and the kit is so small. You would have to pay $900+ for another lens (of course great glass) but it's great bargain to have this lens.
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Worth every penny.
I've only had the camera for about two weeks but love it so far. I moved up from an A6000 so I am used to the similar camera set up. So far j haven't found any real down sides. Light weight, focuses well, great image quality, great raw files. Would of course recommend this camera and any cameras of the A7 range. Also the kit lens is a bargain! The difference in price for the body and the kit is so small. You would have to pay $900+ for another lens (of course great glass) but it's great bargain to have this lens.
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Very disappointed
Beware the short battery life of this camera! I read the reviews before buying but failed to heed the warnings. So...I'm just back from a three week trip where I shot far fewer frames than usual but needed THREE batteries to make it through a day. Image quality is great, the camera is small and lightweight, and I love that it's full frame, but this is not a good camera for any extended shooting situations as for travel, hiking, anywhere you want more than an hour or two of shooting without running out of juice.
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Best Camera under $
Great camera. I came from the Canon DSLR world and am never looking back. Figured out the interface pretty quickly and the button and control customization is fantastic. The photos from the kit lens look great and am looking forward to trying out the 55mm Sonnar lens. Video capabilities are amazing on this camera. As others have stated, battery life is pretty dismal compared to DSLRs so I do recommend buying extra batteries. Also the lack of a separate charger is just not acceptable at this price range.
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Amazing Camera!!
I love doing landscape and portrait photography but I get paid to do sports photography. So far the my A7ii has performed great for landscape shots but I'm still adjusting t the focus system. I have not had the chance to test my camera with sports but once I get more funds to get a couple more lenses I will be able to give give some thorough feedback on that subject. Overall, for my first full frame camera and first mirror-less system, it's an amazing camera. I am glad I decided to invest in Sony.
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Perfect
Man, I love this camera. Wished for a touch screen at first, but I got over that real quick. Everything visible through the viewfinder, shooting in manual is easy. Thumb and forefinger land right on the wheels. Menu layout is logical, assignable buttons, built-in stabilization, the whole package is a winner. Wifi setup requires a few steps, I have an iPhone. I'm told it's more droid-friendly. Kit lens is actually pretty good, definitely fine for outdoors. Wish they'd offer a 2.8 kit option.
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Super!
This truly is a great camera! I moved from the a77ii to a7ii to scale down on weight, but haven't owned a full frame and thought I would take the leap, and it truly was a great move for me. I found the a77ii, while a great camera, produced over saturated shots, and now I am getting REAL life colour with the a7ii! Even in auto you can get great results, most of the time. Better than any Sony I've had; and I've moved from a300, 580, a77ii, and now a7ii. I'm VERY happy with my purchase!
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Amazing!
I have only ever used Sony cameras since I first purchased a digital camera in 2006 and have purchased a total of 6 models now, and as always I am blown away with how beautiful this camera is and the quality is phenomenal. I am a professional photographer and wanted to try out a mirrorless camera and the Sony a7II came highly recommend, and I agree with my fellow photographers, this is a great camera. I use natural light and this camera is a game changer! So happy with my purchase!
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Best bang for the money
I have had the original A7, the original A7S, and now the A7 II. I sold the A7S bodies and have two A7 II bodies that I use mainly for video and I use old legacy lenses. The fact you can get a full frame body, with IBIS, and S LOG for $1,300 is mind blowing. I give this five stars because it does everything it's made to do, and does it well. in my opinion this camera is the best value of all cameras today. Using cameras is how I pay my bills and put food on the table.
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Sony does not disappoint!!
Finally put it through its paces, and I am very happy with the upgrade from a NEX-7. It does take up more space, due to the lenses, but the picture quality is what I was looking for. Extremely happy with the lenses I purchased (70-300 G, and used 24-70 kit lens). Some day I might upgrade the 24-70, but for now it works fine. I was pleasantly surprised by the 50mm, F1.8 and its sharpness. This body is what I thought it would be, and I am a committed Sony supporter!!
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The go-to for visual storytellers and artists
Performs incredibly in low light; offers great control over depth of field; light weight and compact design; compatible with both legacy glass and newer lenses. Image stabilization is key. Purchased originally for the flexibility of a system that produces stellar video and professional stills. After my equipment was stolen, I researched newer options, but found that the A7ii best fit my needs within a price point I could live with (as a semi-professional).
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