Making strides in the video arena, the Sony A7S II Body Only a7S II Mirrorless Digital Camera from Sony offers an impressive blend of sensitivity, dynamic range, resolution, and speed to benefit a versatile multimedia workflow. Revolving around a full-frame 12.2MP Exmor CMOS sensor, the a7S II is capable of internal UHD 4K recording at 30 fps with full pixel readout as well as 1080p recording at up to 120 fps, all in the XAVC S format. For both stills and video recording, the BIONZ X image processor also pairs with the sensor to enable expanded sensitivity to ISO 409600, continuous shooting to 5 fps, and fast intelligent autofocus with low-light sensitivity to -4 EV. Further enabling working in difficult lighting conditions, 5-axis SteadyShot INSIDE image stabilisation compensates for vertical, horizontal, pitch, yaw, and roll camera movements for sharper, smoother handheld recording.

The α7S II offers the option of user selectable compressed or uncompressed 14-bit RAW still image. Uncompressed 14-bit RAW maximises the benefit of the image sensor's wide dynamic range, delivering the smoothest, richest colour quality and tonal gradation while compressed RAW offers more convenient file sizes.

120P Full HD 1920x1080 high-frame rate video3
For the first time ever in the Sony α7 series camera, the α7S II can support high frame rate 120fps shooting in full-HD resolution (1920x1080) using the entire full frame sensor. Video can be saved in Full HD resolution as 1920x1080/120p at 100Mbps3 or as a convenient slow motion footage as 5x 24p at 12mbps or 4x 30p at 16mbps.

Supports Picture Profiles, S-Gamut3.Cine/S-Log3
The α7S II boasts numerous features, common to Sony’s range of professional video cameras that enhance a cinematographer’s ability to capture breathtaking video while benefiting their workflow. Video functionality has been enhanced with new picture profile settings; S-Gamut3, Cine/S-Log3 and S-Gamut3/S-Log3, simplifying colour correction and delivering wide dynamic range (up to 1300%). The α7S II even offers impressive 14-stop latitude in the S-Log3 gamma setting, while also supporting other popular profiles for cinematographers including S-Gamut/S-Log2 that can adjust settings like gamma, black, level and colour adjustment, and can be saved for use in a multi-camera shoot. Other enhancements include the addition of Gamma Display Assist, a new function that allows users to pre-visualize the post-graded video when recording S-Log movies, and the improvement of the Zebra function for even greater control.

2.4-million dot XGA OLED Tru-Finder w/ ZEISS T coating
The XGA OLED Tru-Finder in the α7S II has been upgraded with the world’s highest viewfinder magnification (7) of 0.78x (roughly 38.5 degrees in diagonal field of view) and shows clear images across the entire display area. The use of ZEISS T Coating ensures sharp reduction of reflections on the viewfinder. Unlike an optical viewfinder, the OLED Tru-Finder can be used to instantly show how exposure compensation, white balance and other selected settings are affecting the displayed image.

Features

Durable reduced-vibration shutter
The α7S II ‘s shutter includes a new braking mechanism which cuts mechanical front/rear curtain vibration by about 50% (2). Additionally, you can use the electronic front curtain shutter mode for even less vibration. This not only minimises camera shake that can blur details and also reduces noise. Silent shutter mode eliminates shutter activation entirely for completely silent shooting. The new shutter mechanism on the α7S II is extremely durable having being tested to 500,000 cycles8.

Simple connectivity to smartphones via Wi-Fi/NFC (9).
Thanks to built-in Wi-Fi, you can easily connect to a compatible iOS or Android smartphone or tablet with the free PlayMemories Mobile App. From there you can control your camera, preview and frame using your mobile device and trigger the camera shutter or movie button. Then instantly transfer a photo or MP4 movie to your device. NFC (Near Field Communication) provides 'one-touch connection' convenience to Android smartphones and tablets with NFC. Simply touch devices to connect. Setting up your mobile device is as simple as downloading a free PlayMemories Mobile app.

Personalise your camera with PlayMemories Camera Apps (4).
Add new features to your α7S II with PlayMemories Camera Apps4. Find apps to fit your shooting style - with everything from time lapse, motion shot and more. Use apps that shoot, share and save photos to your smartphone using Wi-Fi, making it easy to post photos directly to your favourite social media site or backup images to the cloud without connecting to a computer.

Wider lens compatibility
Directly compatible with the growing family of E-mount lenses, the α7S II can also be used with Sony’s A-mount and others lens systems with optional adapters10. Sony’s complete α lens system includes several premium offerings from Carl Zeiss and G Series Lenses. Sony’s E-mount lens system is particularly well-suited for video shooting, with a variety of models containing 'movie-friendly' features like smooth focusing, powered zoom control, and silent iris/aperture control. 5-axis image stabilisation lets you enjoy unparalleled handheld shooting freedom with more of your favourite mountable lenses.