Short description
Quick Overview
- 50MP Full-Frame Stacked BSI CMOS Sensor
- AI Tracking & Human Pose Estimation
- 8K 30p and 4K 120p Video in 10-Bit
- Up to 30 fps Shooting with AF/AE
- Pre-Capture & Speed Boost Button
- 8.5-Stop IBIS + Dynamic Stabilization
- 9.44m-Dot EVF with 240 fps Refresh Rate
- 3.2" 2.1m-Dot 4-Axis Touchscreen LCD
- 5 GHz MIMO Wi-Fi, 2.5GBASE-T Ethernet
- Dual CFexpress Type A/SD Card Slots
Product Description
Sony a1 II: The Pinnacle of Mirrorless Versatility
The Sony a1 II stands as Sony's most advanced mirrorless camera yet, merging speed, resolution, video capability, and professional-grade design into one powerhouse device. Evolved from the original a1, it incorporates innovations from across Sony's lineup, including features from the a9 III and a7R V. This flagship camera caters to professionals in sports, fashion, product, and event photography while also excelling in landscape, portrait, and wedding photography. Additionally, its robust video features—highlighted by 8K recording—make it a top choice for filmmakers.
What's New in the Sony a1 II?
1. AI Processing Unit
Elevates autofocus precision and subject tracking, enabling smarter detection and movement prediction for humans, animals, birds, and more.
2. Pre-Capture and Speed Boost
Perfect for action photographers, these features ensure critical moments aren't missed, offering pre-recording functionality and mid-burst speed adjustment.
3. Enhanced IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization)
With 8.5 stops of stabilization, this generation offers improved handheld shooting, especially in low-light settings.
4. Video Upgrades
Adds features like Dynamic Active Stabilization, true 24.00 fps recording, and Breathing Compensation, refining its already stellar video capabilities.
5. Refined Design
Adopting the a9 III body, it boasts better ergonomics, weather-sealing, and upgraded components such as an improved EVF, LCD, and connectivity ports.
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Key Features
Imaging & Performance
- 50MP Stacked BSI CMOS Sensor: Combines high resolution and speed for unmatched detail and minimal rolling shutter.
- Up to 30 fps Shooting: Capture fast-paced action with full AF/AE support.
- Expanded ISO Range: ISO 50-102400, with 15 stops of dynamic range.
- Pre-Capture Shooting: Records moments 0.03–1 second before the shutter press.
- Speed Boost: Instantly adjust burst rates during shooting.
Autofocus & Tracking
- 759-Point Phase Detection AF: Covers 92% of the frame for accurate focus.
- Improved Eye and Subject Detection: 30% faster for humans, 50% for animals.
- Human Pose Estimation: Tracks body and head movement, ensuring sharp focus in challenging scenarios.
- Real-Time Tracking: Intelligently follows moving subjects with enhanced recognition.
Video Mastery
- 8K & 4K Recording: 8K 30p and 4K 120p with oversampling for incredible detail.
- Framing Stabilizer: Keeps the subject centered during motion.
- Pro-Level Features: Includes S-Cinetone, LUT support, and ProRes RAW output.
Build & Usability
- Dual Card Slots: Accept CFexpress Type A or SD cards for versatile workflows.
- Enhanced Connectivity: USB 3.2, 2.5G Ethernet, and Wi-Fi for fast transfers.
- Durable Build: Weather-sealed, ergonomic design with improved grip and controls.
- High-Resolution EVF and Tilting LCD: 9.44M-dot OLED EVF and 4-axis multi-angle touchscreen.
Composite Modes for Creativity
- Pixel Shift Multi Shooting: Produces 199MP composites for ultra-detailed imagery.
- Noise Reduction Compositing: Reduces noise while maintaining sharpness, ideal for low-light photography.
The Sony a1 II blends cutting-edge innovations into one versatile, professional-grade tool, setting a new standard for hybrid creators. Whether shooting high-speed action, cinematic videos, or detailed landscapes, this camera is built to excel.
Sony A1 IISpecs
| Lens Mount | Sony E |
| Sensor Resolution | Actual: 50.5 Megapixel Effective: 50.1 Megapixel (8640 x 5760) |
| Image Sensor | 35.9 x 24 mm (Full-Frame) Stacked CMOS |
| Image Stabilization | Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis |
| Internal Recording Modes | H.264/XAVC S 4:2:2 10-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/29.97/59.94/120 fps [100 to 280 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080 at 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps [50 to 100 Mb/s] H.264/XAVC S 4:2:0 8-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/29.97/59.94/120 fps [60 to 200 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080 at 23.98/29.97/59.94/120 fps [16 to 100 Mb/s] H.264 ALL-Intra/XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps [240 to 600 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080 at 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps [89 to 222 Mb/s] H.265/XAVC HS 4:2:2 10-Bit UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) at 23.98/29.97 fps [260 to 520 Mb/s] UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/59.94/120 fps [50 to 280 Mb/s] H.265/XAVC HS 4:2:0 10-Bit UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) at 23.98/29.97 fps [200 to 400 Mb/s] UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/59.94/120 fps [30 to 200 Mb/s] |
| External Recording Modes | 4:2:0 8-Bit via HDMI UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) at 23.98/29.97 fps UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080i at 59.94 fps 4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080i at 59.94 fps Raw 16-Bit via HDMI 4332 x 2446 at 23.98/24.00/29.97/59.94 fps |
| Media/Memory Card Slot | Dual Slot: CFexpress Type A / SD (UHS-II) |
| Wireless | 2.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Display Type | 4-Axis Tilting Touchscreen LCD |
| Battery Type | 1x NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 2280 mAh (Approx. 420 Shots) |
| Lens Mount | Sony E |
| Sensor Resolution | Actual: 50.5 Megapixel Effective: 50.1 Megapixel (8640 x 5760) |
| Image Sensor | 35.9 x 24 mm (Full-Frame) Stacked CMOS |
| Sensor Crop (35mm Equivalent) | Crop Factor: 1x Additional Modes: 1.5x *Additional Crop Occurs in Select Video Modes |
| Image Stabilization | Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis |
| Built-In ND Filter | No |
| Capture Type | Stills & Video |
| Shutter Type | Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter and Electronic Rolling Shutter |
| Shutter Speed | Mechanical Shutter 1/8000 to 30 Seconds Electronic Shutter 1/32000 to 30 Seconds 1/8000 to 1/4 Second in Movie Mode |
| Bulb/Time Mode | Bulb Mode |
| Metering Method | Average, Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Multi, Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
| Exposure Compensation | -5 to +5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) |
| Metering Range | -3 to 20 EV |
| White Balance | 2500 to 9900K Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater |
| Continuous Shooting | Up to 30 fps at Maximum Resolution |
| Interval Recording | Yes |
| Self-Timer | 2/5/10-Second Delay |
| Aspect Ratio | 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 |
| Image File Format | HEIF, JPEG, Raw |
| Bit Depth | 14-Bit |
| Internal Recording Modes | H.264/XAVC S 4:2:2 10-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/29.97/59.94/120 fps [100 to 280 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080 at 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps [50 to 100 Mb/s] H.264/XAVC S 4:2:0 8-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/29.97/59.94/120 fps [60 to 200 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080 at 23.98/29.97/59.94/120 fps [16 to 100 Mb/s] H.264 ALL-Intra/XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps [240 to 600 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080 at 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps [89 to 222 Mb/s] H.265/XAVC HS 4:2:2 10-Bit UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) at 23.98/29.97 fps [260 to 520 Mb/s] UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/59.94/120 fps [50 to 280 Mb/s] H.265/XAVC HS 4:2:0 10-Bit UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) at 23.98/29.97 fps [200 to 400 Mb/s] UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/59.94/120 fps [30 to 200 Mb/s] |
| External Recording Modes | 4:2:0 8-Bit via HDMI UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) at 23.98/29.97 fps UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080i at 59.94 fps 4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080i at 59.94 fps Raw 16-Bit via HDMI 4332 x 2446 at 23.98/24.00/29.97/59.94 fps |
| Fast-/Slow-Motion Support | Yes |
| Gamma Curve | S Cinetone, Sony S-Log 3 |
| Recording Limit | No |
| IP Streaming | No |
| Built-In Microphone | Stereo |
| Audio Recording | 2-Channel 16-Bit 48 kHz LPCM Audio |
| Media/Memory Card Slot | Dual Slot: CFexpress Type A / SD (UHS-II) |
| Wireless | 2.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Mobile App Compatible | Yes: Android & iOS App Name: Creators' App Functionality: Access Stored Files, Adjust Settings, Remote Control, View Live Feed |
| Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.) | GPS *Via Connected Smartphone |
| Display Size | 3.2" |
| Resolution | 2,095,104 Dot |
| Display Type | 4-Axis Tilting Touchscreen LCD |
| Type | Built-In Electronic (OLED) |
| Size | 0.64" |
| Resolution | 9,437,184 Dot |
| Eye Point | 25 mm |
| Coverage | 100% |
| Magnification | Approx. 0.9x |
| Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +3 |
| Focus Type | Auto and Manual Focus |
| Focus Mode | Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF |
| Autofocus Points | Phase Detection: 759 Contrast Detection: 425 |
| Autofocus Sensitivity | -4 to +20 EV |
| Built-In Flash/Light | No |
| Flash Modes | Auto, Fill Flash, Hi-Speed Sync, Off, Rear Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync |
| Maximum Sync Speed | 1/400 Second |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) |
| Dedicated Flash System | TTL |
| External Flash Connection | Shoe Mount, PC Terminal |
| Battery Type | 1x NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 2280 mAh (Approx. 420 Shots) |
| Shoe Mount | 1x Intelligent Hot Shoe |
| Tripod Mounting Thread | 1x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) |
| Material of Construction | Magnesium Alloy |
| Operating Conditions | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
| Storage Conditions | -4 to 131°F / -20 to 55°C |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 5.4 x 3.8 x 3.3" / 136.1 x 96.9 x 82.9 mm |
| In The Box | Sony a1 II Mirrorless Camera, Sony NP-FZ100 Battery (2280mAh), Sony BC-ZD1 Dual-Battery Charger for NP-FZ100 Batteries, Sony ALC-B1EM Body Cap for E-Mount Cameras, Sony FDA-EP19 Eyepiece Cup, FDA-EP21 Deep Eyepiece Cup, Sony Multi Interface Shoe Cap, Cable Protector, Shoulder Strap |
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| MFG Part# | ILCE-1M2 |
| Condition | New |
