Sony a7R II Tech Review
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- The new 42 megapixel Sony a7R II (on Amazon help.tc/a7Rii) gives you sharper pictures, sensor stabilization that works with any lens, and gorgeous INTERNAL 4k video! Is this the ultimate stills + video camera we've been waiting for?
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Canon: "...Well, you know, if we put 4k in DSLRs, we'll lose clients for our pro video lineup and ..."
SONY: " WHO WANTS 4K?? HERE YA GO, YOU DONT WANT IT? YOU GET IT ANYWAYS, EVERYONE GETS 4K YYEAAHAHAHA FOCUS POINTS? HOW ABOUT FOUR FUCKNGI HUNDRED HJEAHRAFHGJEBD"
Nikon: yeh, that looks good guys, we'll take 350,000 of those sensors, thanks, k, bye.
alex0589 lol funny
alex0589 LOL.
alex0589 as funny as this sounds it is so true atm
3rdEye are you joel?
Andy Tu joel? nope
Your lack of agenda and clear style make your reviews understandable, trustworthy, and accessible. Thank you.
Nice breakdown Tony Northrup
Very nice review, Tony!
Great review in such a short time. Very detailed and informative. Always enjoy watching you video. Thank you
I just found your channel, and I must say, this is all impressively professional and generally well done. I'm not even in the market for an SLR, let alone a high end one like this, but being an (ex) camera/photography nerd, this stuff is super cool to watch. Especially since you clearly have a great deal of knowledge in what you talk about. Peace!
Great overview so thanks for posting.
Great review as always.
I love these tech review videos. No other photographer friends so it is my virtual water cooler.
Great overview - nice one.
Hi, Matt! :))
Five years later, I am considering this camera. Can't convince myself that I absolutely NEED the features of the R3 or R4. Go figure ... At $1,000, it's now a steal.
Thanks, good information.
Super assessment. Thanks Tony.
look forward to your review later on after your usage tests.....
You guys are fast! Kudos!
very good review and this is an amazing camera
Tony well done,
very well done indeed. a lot of useful information.
And good cons that i missed due to being over excited by the possibilities this will bring.
I own a GH4 but I think I will be selling it ASAP. My cat and family vacation videos simply can not tolerate Panasonic's lackluster sensor size, and the focusing speed really irritates me when I miss the critical moments that ruin my holidays. I shoot in 4K and grade in Resolve. My little cousin from up north really appreciates the grading that I do and our family is much more happy now. Also, the cats look just awesome, you can almost touch them.
Good professional review, keep up the good work!
Pentax have had in body sensor stabilisation for years, I'm sure you know that but when you rave about it in the Sony models you make it sound like its a technical breakthrough. Still think you are the best out there :)
Thanks for this, we appreciate all the work that goes into these videos.
I wish canon made a sensor that rocked that much (on paper).
I hope this means everyone else is going to go in that direction.
High MP, 4k and good low light performance. Yes please.
Another thing about the Super 35 crop mode is that you should be able to use a Metabones Speed Booster, which is designed for 1.5 crop sensors.
Dr Shaym Oh, interesting idea! It didn't occur to me to use a Speed Booster on a full frame camera, but you're absolutely right. We'll have to test that!
Can't wait for the a7Sii
Regarding the no touch screen back, the way around it for me and my A6000 is to use the playmemories app on my Tablet. You get to use touch screen for focus and have the added bonus of reviewing your photos and video on a larger screen.
Great review Tony, I was shocked with all the video features they added to this camera, what will the new A7s II have I wonder... and also hope to see the new A7000 soon too!
Looks like a great overall camera. I'll be picking up the 5dsr but I might also add this to my kit in a few months. Thanks for your initial thoughts Tony!
Thank you for the fine review. I'm looking forward to your test, especially as far as the video features go. I am particularly interested to see how it functions in all the video modes offered ... and I hope you take this part of the review into post (Final Cut etc) & perhaps discuss the codecs and any 'rendering' issues during the cutting process.
Excellent review of the info. You seem equally excited as the most of us!
Hi,pro and cameraman around asia.thankyou for spend you m on sony,since a7,a77,a7s,whatever.because sony,i want it too. Because of you,i spends... thank for sony....
Yes!
I'm finding it more and more difficult to stay with Canon nowadays..... Sony is killing it !! Whats a matter with Canon, they seem to be sleep walking in the wrong direction..
john wheatley Oh yeah! Looks like canon is going to be only for sports shooters, for a while, but I think sony will catch them pretty soon. Maybe Canon will stop selling cameras and building only lenses.
Stephan Eilert I heard the Sony A77II beats the Canon 7DII.
***** Yeah, I heard all sort of things, but I cannot test it :( and still, for sports, native lenses are better. So, Im stuck with canon for a bit... for now >:D
Stephan Eilert Could always try BorrowLenses. Just to see whether you'll like it or not. Just a suggestion.
***** I dont live in US and theres no such service here in Brazil :(
Muy buen video, comparto tus criticas de los puertos de salida y la pantalla. Saludos desde el Norte Argentino.
Just found your channel and think it is one of the most professionally done photography channels on TH-cam. I'll definitely be linking from you when buying equipment in the future (probably the camera in this video). I've been wanting a full frame DSLR that shoots in 4K and has on sensor phase detection. I'm amazed that over 2 years after releasing the 70D, Canon still doesn't have a full frame camera with phase detection. I'm not a pro, but I enjoy sharp, fast primes, and would like to be able to shoot good videos without having to lug around another piece of kit. Anyways, keep up the good work!
Justin Stanley Thanks!
I commented about a lack of touch screen on a sony forum once. Nearly got my head bitten off.
I've watched this video 3 times. I just can't wait. I still don't care how well the AF is for video though. Even on a run and gun video I manual focus. I'm very fast and used to it though. But I do care about it when it comes to photography.
After watching your “Canon vs Nikon” video, I’m very interested to see how the Sony a7R II competes against Canon and Nikon for portrait photography. I’m looking forward to hearing your opinion on which is the best portrait lens for this camera and also, see if the Canon 70mm-200mm f2.8 with ef to e-mount adapter is a worthy alternative.
Can't wait for the test. Great video. Does it have small raw, medium raw, and large raw ?
The first review of the R II, very dexterous of you. Followers like myself appreciate that, it denotes that our source for things Photo is a reliable intouch source! Two days ago I asked which one, 711 or Nikon 750, think I wait a while and go 7RII ?
It’s still one of the best cameras I’ve ever owned & I still use one with a canon 85mm 1.2
Hopefully in your follow up Tech Review of the Sony a7R II, once the camera body becomes available sometime in August, you'll mention using its audio recording and playback components - in camera.
So I'm very interested in the new stacked sensor design. I'm currently a A7ii owner, I think that camera is great but the AF while better than the original A7 still isn't good. The AF points appear to cover a much larger area than the A7ii, which worked for tracking but only within that small APS-C area.
If the backlite sensor work as good or better at the same ISO as the a7ii I will consider upgrading.
Wow. I want it!
Please explain the sound difference between the a7RM2 and the a6000
series when the shutter button is pushed. I really love the sound from
a7RM2!
I freaking love these Sony a7II cameras. The in body stabilization is amazing! Just got rid of all my Nikon gear.
Awesome update!
Maybe the a7sII will improve further on the alpha series and include a global shutter, 60fps 4k, 1080p slow motion, costumized menu, costumized picture profiles and of course, as you mentioned, a TOUCH SCREEN :)
This is the best camera for sure
Touch screen is what I am waiting for. Had Sony A7 II but sold it shortly because the dial button is so sensitive that I always accidentally press the ISO menu while viewing photos. Also the focus is pale when compare to DSLR. Hopefully A7R II is better
Great review
I too was disappointed when this still does not have a touch screen vari angle LCD
Hope sony is listening
You've got a soothing voice sir.
It cannot be overstated just how revolutionary and important this camera is. You nailed it Tony. I've been talking to Sony, Nikon and Canon peeps since the announcement and the latter two are at a loss for words. It's pretty undeniable that Sony is the clear and undisputed leader. Not just in mirrorless, but in cameras. Huge statement. It's getting awfully hard to say otherwise with a straight face. Where's the Nikon and Canon innovation I ask? (crickets)
Thanks Tony once again for a great review. Nice camera but I agree. I'll wait till all of the hype is cleared out and then I'll rent it before investing. Until then I'm really enjoying my A6000.
Also as a carry-around camera its going to be great for all the reasons you already mentioned. But a thing I have come to love on my soon to be extinct Canon 6D is extending ISO down to 50 on Sunny days with a fast prime, and getting equivalent exposure of double the max shutter 1/8000 --> 1/16000sec
The A7RII and Rx100m4 seem great. But I am looking forward to the A6xxx/7000 to replace my NEX5T, considering the price and weight. Why doesn't it come out yet?
Tony - as usual great review - thank you!
I heard about A7R II yesterday and I myself, a complete canon user, started to get very interested. I am scheduled to pick up my 5DSR as I'm 1st in line at my shop in Toronto on the 15th, but this camera has actually made me think that this could be the one.
Should I take delivery of the 5DSR or is this the 1?
Just shot a beach wedding on Saturday on Lake Erie wearing 3 cameras - 5D3 with 24-70, 5D3 with 35L and 7D2 with 70-200 2.8 IS L.
I want a high mega-pixel camera.
Thanks
Paul
Really comprehensive review! But I‘m now a Canon shooter but really wanna know when can they improve their lithography.....Sony's sensors are incredibly great in performance....
There goes the 5DS/R orders. That Casio LCD screen comment did it for me...
WooooW, you are so fast , thank you again. Very Professional job. N1 , Thank you.
Love your reviews Tony, thanks for this one. You work fast! I was a hair's breath away from buying both the A7R, and the A7S. But I couldn't quite pull myself away from my GH4 because it's so smooth and the lenses are diverse and affordable. This camera, however, may tempt me beyond what I can bear... the 42 megapixel aerial landscape shots would be MIND-BLOWING! The HUGE price increase, however, may again keep me from pulling the trigger. I'm always just THIS CLOSE to sticking a foot into the Sony pond. With the GH5 around the corner.... hmmm.
Tony, I am nearing the end of my return period for the a7II I recently bought. Should I return it and get in line for the a7RII?
Great info as always! Besides being capable of stills as well as video, why would someone purchase this over say the new Black Magic Ursa Mini w/EF mount if it's primary use is to shoot video? Currently I am still shooting on a GH3 and seriously considering purchasing a dedicated device. Any thoughts?
So is using an adapter for canon lens on Sony a7 series okay to use?
does the viewfinder have diopter adjustment?
I can't wait for you to test its AF which is claimed to be very fast even with Canon lenses via adapter!
how much do you think it'll retail for in the UK when it's released?
muito boa a câmera. porque ela grava 4K com 100 mbs para 4k e baixa a compressão?
The D800 was one of the first to market with 36 MP sensors. a7r came out a year later.
Which camera is better for portraits and some events photography, ' sony a7r ii ' or ' nikon d500'??
Electronic shutter is always in A7s available, not only the GH4 ;)... Oh and about the A7s HDMI instable Connection, did you use the holder that is delievered with the A7s to basically protects that the cable is easily removed from the socket?
The GH4 has just jumped out of my Amazon basket to make way for this baby.
Tony, Is there a way YOU can convince Profoto to support Sony cameras? Thanks. : )
I'm worried about moire in video mode even though it's 4k it's down sampling a lot, I'll have to wait for your test against the a7s
Can't wait to see your review when the camera comes out. But I honestly disagree with the lack of touchscreen as a disadvantage. I personally would like to feel the physical buttons as I do something instead of feeling like I am using an iPhone. But again, it is a matter of personal preference.
Nasser Marzook You can have a touchscreen along with the physical buttons, so you can use each for what they're good at.
Tony Northrup I wouldn't disagree with that
Is there any way to adjust the exposure while the (back button) focus is pressed? I can't seem to find a way to scroll the shutter wheel or anything while in focus. This is helpful in continuous focus for moving subjects changing from a dark scene to a bright one or vice versa. Apparently you can't do this with the a7rii and you can only dial your exposure without focusing. I hope I'm wrong.
WoW Tony you jumped on this one fast, and I am excited and let down all at the same time, I love everything about this camera, but the lack of touch screen is breaking my heart, why why why is Sony not giving us what we want, I just don't get it, it's not like they need to invent a touch screen, my Xperia phone has it, when I first saw this camera announced, I was giddy with excitement thinking that the A7r ll is my next camera, I finally get to move up in mp from my 5Dlll, and get my first mirrorless interchangeable lens camera with IBIS and internal 4k, yippy, and then when I realized they didn't ad the touch screen, I was bummed, and now i'm not sure about buying it, it really sucks, the camera has so much going for it, but hasn't moved into the future with a touch screen, common Sony, what is wrong with you guys, good video Tony, look forward to some of your tests of the A7r ll, and I hope you include adapting Canon glass, also I have to ad, lookout Canon, your 5DSr is already looking old and heavy with less features, and it's not even out yet, and probably doesn't have the dynamic range or ISo performance of this new A7r ll, but i'm sure Tony will let us all no how they compare, now i need to decide if i'm going to spend $3200 dollars on a new camera without a touch screen ??????????????????????? the big question of the day
When you talk about pixel binning in 4k (super 35mm) between the a7rii and a7s. You forget that the a7rii sensor uses backside illumination. Even though the a7rii will be using less sensor area, that sensor area should be a stop brighter and cancel out the a7s advantage.
Hey Tony, What are your thoughts on the a7 system now that the amazing looking a7RII is on its way? It looks like there is a good selection quality primes at 25, 35, 55, and 85mm, but what about the zoom lenses? The 16-35mm f4 looks good although slow, but the 24-70mm f4 and 70-200 f4 look pretty mediocre and there are no f2.8 zoom lenses. I'd be interested to hear your thoughts.
If it has S-log3 and less rolling shutter than Sony A7s, I am sold.
Anything about pulling stills from the 4K video?
Hey Tony Northrup I've had a question about AA filters since I first heard about them from you, and because you talked about them here maybe now is an ok time to ask. Thanks in part to your videos I made the choice to purchase the 7DM2 for my expedition to Antarctica a few months ago, and I love it!
My question is, is it worthwhile to remove the AA filter?
I understand that the automatic sensor cleaning would no longer work, I'm willing to lose that feature if removing the AA filter has a chance of producing generally sharper images and increasing low-light performance. Of course I'm not expecting significant changes in photo results, but I do enjoy optimizing the gear I own. (I am using the Sigma 18-35 at your recommendation and like it very much, also)
I'm able to assemble and disassemble electronics, I'm confident I can remove the filter myself, I'm looking for things I might not have considered before I do this.
Thanks in advance!
(PS camera and gear modifications might make an interesting live show topic)
Nice review. Any idea what the video output is? 10bit 422 would be amazing, but I'm highly doubt we'd be so lucky. Don't think Sony has released this info though. Thanks!
Thanks Tony, CanonRumours suggest that there may be some linkage between the sensor used within the new Sony and Canon. Apparently the backlit sensor relates to a Canon patent. They suggest that a similar sensor will be used in the 5D Mark IV. Just wondered whether you had any thoughts on this? Thanks again :-)
What kind of price drop do you think we'll see in the original a7r? Would that be a better buy for someone on a budget?
Tony,
Stellar review, as usual. You analyze what the specs will mean to the challenges of the filmmaker, which most don't do.
Fold-out Screen - You're correct about the screen; it should have been articulated and touch focus (for filmmakers). The 70D is awesome in this category. The Sony engineers have never tried to film an interview in a small pickup truck where you don't have room to get your head behind the camera or when you want to get a shot on a monopod extended 8 feet up, or a "doggie cam" shot with the camera grazing the floor. The fold-out screen really solves so many problems. Maybe you should take the Sony engineers out on a shoot in the real world? That would be great.
Resolution Question - I've been fascinated by the extraordinary 14-bit RAW video that the 5DM3 can produce using the Magic Lantern firmware upgrade. (Since I rarely see side by side comparisons, I'm including links to side by side comparisons of Canon's 5DM3 outputting h.264 versus ML RAW video in bright scenes - vimeo.com/74455311 & in dark scenes - vimeo.com/77717260 )
So, I'm ready to throw down for the DSLR that will approximate the 14-bit RAW picture Magic Lantern can do out of my Canon 5D M3. Do the Sony specs state if the a7r II writes in h.264 in 2k and/or 4k? Do you think the Sony 100Mbps you mentioned will come close to 14 bit?
Thanks for all you do. I encourage half of the 110,000+ viewers of this video to buy something through your link to B&H. You've earned it.....over and over.
How fun to see what Sony can do in the camera world! Hopefully it will spur on Canon to make me some better SLR's in the future.
***** It won't, they have dropped the ball. You can use Canon glass on this. Look at the 5DSR, it has 50 MP, only a few more than the A7rii, YET, only has the dynamic range of the 7D, no IBIS, no focus peaking, not a good idea for video at all. Canon had the chance, they wouldn't do it. They refused to pay attention to video.
I didn't say the 5D wasn't a good camera. I am speaking of advancing with cameras. The AA filter isn't the issue. I used to think that too. It has more to do with how the sensor down samples the pixels. So for example, the new A7Rii has no AA filter, yet it has no alias and moire in Super 35mm mode. I shot with the 5D mark ii and then mark iii for years. They served me well. However, the video on my A7R is much sharper. So the A7Rii will be amazing. There isn't much issue with aliasing in photography at all and it can be fixed if there ever is. It does show up in video but not like people make it seem. I don't think I'd ever buy a camera with a AA filter on it again. It's just so razor sharp without it. Even with video. I took some landscape video with my A7R in the same location I took a landscape video with the 5D Mark iii. I can upload both if you want to see them. The 5D is smushed up. You don't notice it when you just have the 5D but when you see the A7R beside it, it's like wow that's sharp. The numbers are proclaiming they are declining. DSLR sales are going down and Sony's sales has raised at a faster rate than anyone thought. Almost everyone I know who shoots video sold their 5D for the A7S. I feel like I never got to know how sharp my L lenses were on my 5D. Because now that I know what a camera with more megapixels and no AA filter looks like, when I zoom in 1:1 on my Zeiss lenses it's razor sharp. I'm sure the Canon L series glass is probably just as sharp, it's just that no one can see it.
Plus I wasn't talking about you spending money on camera bodies. It seems like you said you are no fan boy, but you took it personal that Sony is running this race hard and Canon has done nothing for years. You somehow made it about you.
I don't take it personally at all. I'm glad that Sony are making real progress. I think it's awesome. I hope many people have a great time taking amazing pictures and video with Sony gear. This is only about me in the sense that I'm personally looking forward to future gear, and I hope Canon (or gear that uses a canon mount) will make fun improvements in the future. That's what my opening comment is about. I don't think that qualifies as being a fanboy of Canon. Since I have gear invested in Canon, that means I'll probably stick with Canon for a while. If I could afford it, I would buy different bodies and optics for different uses, since each of them have strengths and weaknesses. Since I'm not a millionaire I have to work around my limitations.
Experts in technology cannot predict even 5 years into the future, so you'll forgive me if I have a hard time taking your predictions seriously.
Nice wrap up. Should your GH4's be scared of being replaced?
Dave Dugdale Certainly, though we've been using the a7S + Shogun as our primary lately.
Tony Northrup interesting. After this announcement, I am thinking of selling my GH4.
Dave Dugdale I just want to say, love your channel and thank you for giving really great useful advise..
Dave Dugdale ..and soon after SHAZAM the A7SII drops!
Dave Dugdale it's amazing how many people since the announcement are talking about making the jump. It's really hard not to be excited about this camera. It has nearly everything one could want right now. Imagine what's coming down the pike after this. We live in crazy times.
Hi Tony, I have a 7D MKII and a 5DMKIII, I am a serious Night Photography Landscaper. Do i really need to jump ship and get this? Need a very clear reply. Would really appreciate! :)
what APSC sensor camera mirror less that has sensor stabilisation?
Thank you, Tony. As a Sony A7r / a6000 user I'm really stoked about this cam. Great thorough review as always. Q: Do you use Capture One for tethering these Sony cams? I've only experience problems. I'm a Canon (1dx) leaper and I'm use to the seamlessness of tethering via Capture One. Any suggestion would be great.
Rick Delgado Hi, Rick. I haven't used Capture One with Sony cameras (though I know they provide the software for free or at a discount).
Tony Northrup I did some intensive testing over the weekend - works just fine - gets a little cloggy when shooting burst - Thanks Tony!
My only concern is the single card slot. I would love to shoot on a backup card, just in case. Also, the battery life on this camera will be probably short. Other than that, I CAN'T WAIT to see real world reviews. Canon - please surprise us with a great 5DMkIII replacement A.S.A.P.
sony has been at it from their alpha series and are going up by leaps and bounds and surprising us all. GREAT WORK Sony, who would have thought 5 FF mirror less, its like sony is saying, hmm, I can make it even better and they do it! 42MP is good and I love detail in a picture, its a dream for landscape photographers and journalists, you name it. Low light performance, we will have to see, generally, more MP, the more the noise you will get with low light photography. I wish they had extended the batty life :-(
Does this have continuous autofocus in video mode?
Tony, can this camera turn you to mirrorless finally?
Does anyone yet know if Sony will continue to use lossy compression on their raw files with the new A7RII, as they have on all the previous A7 cameras? I've seen multiple examples of posterization artifacts near highlights in A7R images as a result of the lossy raw compression. My hope is that Sony at least include an option for lossless raw output.
Does the a7rII record in 10bit at 4K or 1080p...? I'm hoping it's not 8bit only.
wow... it shows what is comming for the A7S2. I feel they will be able to put any price on that.
I can't find info on this camera containing a GPS (and/or Glonass) receiver.
I would love for it to have either built-in, or in case it doesn't, for it to be able to interface to a dedicated GPS/Glonass receiver.
The reason is I would like to live upload pictures taken (Jpeg) with the GPS data incorporated into the EXIF, which takes away the option for post-processing.
Using e.g. an EyeFi card could do this based on WiFi positioning but more often than not, results are not very good and it requires the pictures to be taken in environment with plenty of WiFi routers with known locations to triangulate the position, something that could be a hassle from the very moment you leave urban environment.
Also tethering the GPS from a smartphone is undesireable as it would cause battery drain on the smartphone as well as mediocre results.
I'm curious as to what Sony comes up with on this field, given this camera doesn't come exactly cheap, one would expect a decent solution to this challenge, one way or another..
Cool vid Tony! I'll respond to your other response later. I love the concept of the mirrorless camera and I have done alot of different type of photos over the years and I want to do some portraits as part of a home studio. Sony is a wild group! Why 44 and not 50? Everyone knows that bigger is obviously better! right! I mean if we exclude technique and experience and all of the other tech benefits of the mirrorless. I just thought about it.... I don't think the Canon's have an articulating screen either. Hmmm.... I am going to have to continue my research. It would be nice to use one camera for video and photography. By the way, I own a Sony Z5U and I love it and it has.... wait for it... wait for it.... An articulating screen!!! I do solo shooting and now I can't imaging shooting video without it. I wonder if there was some type of small external monitor attachment that could fix that particular problem.Yep.. more research.... Thanks again for sharing your experience.
It looks like this camera is going to be a beast... I shall have to see what using Canon lenses on this is like :)
Glad you mentioned USB 2.0. Also missing 802.11ac. USB 3 Type C port could replace HDMI too--maybe on the next model.
Did you hear about the AF capability with A-Mount and EF glass?
I wonder if it has UHS-II.
Matthew Huizing Same question here; "Did you hear about the AF capability with A-Mount and EF glass?"
Matthew Huizing I too would love to know if it supports UHS-II.
Matthew Huizing Full PDAF support for A-Mount using LA-EA3 and Canon using smart adapter (metabones etc.)
Edit: I should emphasize, FULL PDAF SUPPORT including AF Tracking etc
Nelson Poetra Yoga Hadisoeseno The Sony site talks about a change in angle of view "The angle of view will be narrower down to that of APS-C size" with even their own A mount lens. This is expected with APS-C but full frame? Could someone explain?
support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/www/cscs/lens_body/index.php?mdl=SAL70400G&area=gb&lang=en
Glenn Hogan hm, I don't think it would change the angle of view if the lens itself is made for Full Frame. My friend got a7m2 and use LAEA3 adapter for his full frame A mount lens and the field of view is as how it should be.
You mentioned tethering in the video. Just curious here, are any of the brands tethering over wifi yet? I imagine they could write an app to do it if they haven't already. Any word on flash sync speed when using efcs or silent shutter modes? I'm hoping for unlimited flash sync like a leaf shutter. I noticed on DP review in the specs that there is some sort of high speed sync option but no details.
Pete Love Unlimited flash sync speed would be possible with global shutter, electronic shutter is not there yet.