KEY FEATURES
- 24.2MP
Full-Frame Exmor RS CMOS Sensor
- BIONZ
X Image Processor & Front-End LSI
- 693-Point
Phase-Detection AF System
- Up
to 20 fps Shooting, ISO 100-204800
- UHD
4K30p Video, Real-Time Eye AF
- Blackout-Free
Quad-VGA 3.7m-Dot OLED EVF
- 3.0"
1.44m-Dot Tilting Touchscreen LCD
- 5-Axis
SteadyShot INSIDE Stabilization
- Dual
UHS-II SD Card Slots, Voice Memos
- 5
GHz Wi-Fi, 1000BASE-T Ethernet
SONY A9 II
OVERVIEW
The
second generation of speed, the Sony a9 II takes the impressive feature-set of
its predecessor and adds enhanced connectivity, a refined body design, and even
quicker performance. Utilizing the proven 24.2MP full-frame Exmor RS BSI
stacked CMOS sensor and an updated BIONZ X processor, the a9 II sports
especially quick and responsive shooting capabilities. And the updated
construction now sports a more ergonomic shape, improved weather sealing, and
better connectivity and transfer speeds.
24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked CMOS Sensor
Built
for speed, the a9 II utilizes a 24.2MP Exmor RS BSI stacked CMOS sensor, along
with an updated BIONZ X image processor, that yields impressively quick and
responsive performance. Up to 20 fps continuous shooting is possible using an
electronic shutter or 10 fps shooting is supported with a mechanical shutter.
The sensor's back-illuminated design also affords high sensitivity to an
extended ISO 204800 with reduced noise for clean image quality in a variety of
lighting conditions. Additionally, uncompressed raw files can be recorded in
14-bit for greater color fidelity and post-production flexibility.
BIONZ X Processing and Electronic
Shutter
The
BIONZ X processor also works in conjunction with a high-speed front-end LSI to
realize faster processing times along with a wide dynamic range with smooth
tonal rendering. Benefitting the fast recording capabilities is an equally
quick AF/AE metering system that functions at 60 times per second to
continuously evaluate the scene in order to lock onto and track moving
subjects. Automatic anti-flicker shooting also recognizes and times the shutter
action to minimize the flicker effect for more consistent results on still
images. Additionally, due to the use of an electronic shutter, totally
blackout-free monitoring is possible with the electronic viewfinder for more
accurate compositions of moving subjects.
Fast Hybrid Af System
Covering
93% of the image area, a Fast Hybrid AF system incorporates 693 phase-detection
points along with 425 contrast-detection areas for quick and precise focusing
in a variety of lighting conditions with sensitivity down to -3 EV. The density
of focusing points from this hybrid AF system also enables High-density
Tracking AF Technology, which is adept at tracking moving subjects in a variety
of lighting conditions. Updated AF algorithms also benefit maintaining critical
focus on erratically or unpredictably moving subjects.
- Lock-on
AF maintains focus on moving subjects throughout the use of a configurable
frame that is set over the desired moving subject
- Expand
Flexible Spot employs neighboring focus points to retain focus on moving
subjects even if the originally selected point loses focus
- Focus
frame color is selectable, between white and red, and AF tracking is possible
with apertures narrower than f/16 with select lenses when working in Focus
Priority mode
- Eye
AF can be used to base focus on recognized human subjects' eyes for portraits
and is available in both AF-S and AF-C modes, for both stills and video. Eye AF
can be used when photographing animal subjects, too, with any focusing mode
when shooting stills
- Focus
Magnifier function can be used for critical focus when homing in on minute
subject details
- Rear
touchscreen can also be used for Touch Focus control, and a Touchpad Focus
Control mode lets you use the rear screen intuitively while keeping your eye to
the viewfinder
- When
working in AF-C mode, the focus point can be moved while the shutter button is
half-pressed, making it easier to quickly shift focus without losing sight of
the action
5-Axis Steadyshot Inside Image
Stabilization
The
a9 II incorporates an enhanced 5.5-stop effective 5-axis SteadyShot INSIDE
image stabilization system, which compensates for five different types of
camera shake encountered during handheld shooting of stills and video. This
allows users to confidently use any lens, even adapted lenses, for critical
imaging without encountering blur from camera shake. For
long focal lengths, the system will correct for pitch and yaw adjustments.
Macro and high-magnification imagery, on the other hand, will benefit from the
inclusion of horizontal and vertical shift compensation. All shooting styles
will get usage out of the roll compensation. All 5 axes of stabilization will
function at all times, even when used with third-party lenses and adapters or
lenses with built-in optical stabilization.
SONY A9 II
SPECS
Lens Mount
|
Sony E
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Sensor Resolution
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Actual: 28.3 Megapixel, Effective:
24.2 Megapixel (6000 x 4000)
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Sensor Type
|
35.6 x 23.8 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS
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Image Stabilization
|
Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis
|
Built-In ND Filter
|
None
|
Shutter Type
|
Electronic Shutter, Mechanical Focal
Plane Shutter
|
Bulb/Time Mode
|
Bulb Mode
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Aspect Ratio
|
1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
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Image File Format
|
JPEG, Raw
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Bit Depth
|
14-Bit
|
Wireless
|
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
|
Display Type
|
Tilting Touchscreen LCD
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Viewfinder Type
|
Built-In Electronic (OLED)
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Focus Type
|
Auto and Manual Focus
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Focus Mode
|
Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual
Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
|
Autofocus Points
|
Phase Detection: 693, Contrast
Detection: 425
|
Autofocus Sensitivity
|
-3 to +20 EV
|
Battery Type
|
1 x NP-FZ100 Rechargeable
Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 2280 mAh (Approx. 500 Shots)
|
Tripod Mounting Thread
|
1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
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Accessory Mount
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1 x Hot Shoe Mount
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Material of Construction
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Magnesium Alloy
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Weight
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678 g (With Battery, Recording
Media)
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