Sony a7C II Mirrorless Camera - Black

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Short description

  • 33MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI Sensor
  • BIONZ XR Image Processor
  • Shooting Up to 10 fps, ISO 50-204800
  • 10-Bit Full-Frame 4K30p Video
  • S-Log3, S-Gamut3, S-Cinetone, User LUTs
  • 7 Stops of In-Body Image Stabilization

Quick Overview

  • 33MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI Sensor
  • BIONZ XR Image Processor
  • Shooting Up to 10 fps, ISO 50-204800
  • 10-Bit Full-Frame 4K30p Video
  • S-Log3, S-Gamut3, S-Cinetone, User LUTs
  • 7 Stops of In-Body Image Stabilization
  • 759-Point Phase Detection, 94% Coverage
  • 2.36m-Dot OLED Electronic Viewfinder
  • 3" 1.03m-Dot Vari-Angle LCD Touchscreen
  • Internal Mic + Inputs, USB Streaming

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a7C II, the Hybrid Enhanced
Building off the sleek profile and full-frame sensor combination of its first-generation predecessor, the black Sony a7C II offers improved resolution, autofocus, in-body image stabilization, and video capabilities in the same compact, all-day, everyday form factor.
 
33.0MP Exmor R CMOS Sensor and BIONZ XR Processor
The Sony a7C II's advanced imaging system is powered by a 33MP full-frame Exmor R CMOS sensor and the BIONZ XR processor, a combination capable of 10-bit 4K imagery at up to 30 fps or a top continuous shooting rate of 10 fps with AF and AE using either the mechanical or electronic shutter. The introduction of the back-illuminated structure to the camera's sensor gives it a higher resolution without sacrificing sensitivity. With an ISO range of 100-51200 that's expandable to ISO 50-204800, the camera boasts low-light performance with minimal noise and wide dynamic range.
 
Video Recording
Along with its powerful sensor and processor, the Sony a7C brings a strong suite of video features to everyday content creators and videographers.
  • Record in 10-bit 4:2:2 using the advanced XAVC S-I format for consistent performance and quality at bitrates up to 600 Mb/s.
  • Full-frame 4K recording is possible with frame rates up to 30p, up to 60p in 4K with a Super35 crop, and full HD recording up to 120p, using full 1:1 pixel readout without binning.
  • The high-speed, 120 fps recording also enables 4x and 5x slow-motion movie recording with the frame rate set to either 30p or 24p.
  • Slow & Quick (S&Q) mode allows shooters to capture 4K video at specified steps between 1-60 fps and Full HD between 1-120 fps, depending on the format. These settings will allow you to slow down action as well as speed up a slow-moving scene.
  • The S-Log3 and S-Gamut3.Cine gamma curves allow for more than 15 stops of dynamic range and for increased post-production flexibility, including matching video from other Sony Cinema Line cameras.
  • S-Cinetone can be used to deliver distinct colors and healthy-looking skin tone rendering that is based on technology from the professional Cinema Line cameras, such as the VENICE. This color profile offers natural mid-tones, soft colors, and especially well-controlled highlights.
  • Creative Looks can be baked into the recorded footage to create a specific mood during recording and minimize the need for editing.
  • User-created LUTs and presets can be set for accurately monitoring footage or previewing a specific look during shooting and can be applied to the camera's monitor, EVF, or HDMI output.
AI-Powered Autofocus and Image Stabilization
The Sony a7C II's AI processing unit brings a host of enhanced capabilities to the camera's autofocus and image stabilization systems, ensuring smooth handling and clarity no matter the shooting conditions. The camera's 759 phase detection points in stills mode and 495 points in video mode, covering 94% of the image area, are enhanced with AI-powered subject recognition performance and real-time tracking. The AI processor also uses a new autoexposure algorithm, Human Pose Estimation, to prioritize exposure areas for a 20% improvement in overall exposure accuracy. The auto white balance also benefits from the improved AI processor, aiding in difficult lighting conditions. Other autofocus features include focus bracketing in up to 299 images with sequentially shifted focus points, focus accuracy in low light down to EV -4.0, focus breathing compensation, autofocus assist, focus mapping, and focus peaking during autofocus.
 
Vlog-Friendly AI-Enhanced Framing
Additionally, the AI Processing Unit recognizes and tracks subjects when recording video, seamlessly auto-cropping to maintain the subject in a prominent position in the frame and lending ease to otherwise difficult camerawork. This tracking can be custom located within the frame and adjusted for speed and sensitivity, all at the touch of a finger.
 
Image Stabilization
Now offering seven stops of shake compensation, the camera's pixel-level 5-axis optical image stabilization system, which counters five different types of camera shake encountered during handheld shooting of stills and video, is algorithmically optimized for precision detection and control down to a single pixel. The AI Processing Unit also improves communication between the body and the lens, providing more stable framing before shooting. This allows users to confidently use any lens, even adapted lenses, for critical imaging without encountering blur from camera shake.
 
Advanced Rendering
For stills-shooters, the a7C II offers a wide range of color renderings and compressions for optimal image quality and storage management, led by the introduction of the High Efficiency Image File (HEIF) format. Users also have the choice between Compressed and Lossless Compressed options when shooting raw. The AI Processing Unit also helps to achieve better exposure results in Auto mode with applicable algorithmic adjustments made for skin tone, backlit situations, and white balance. The same Creative Looks presets available in video are also available when shooting stills, allowing additionally for user-defined configurations with eight adjustable parameters. For optimal viewing of stills when tethered to select monitors and televisions, the a7C II now offers a stills-designed Hybrid Log-Gamma mode that delivers accurate dynamic range in 10-bit HEIF format.
 
Body Design and Connectivity
  • The introduction of a front command dial puts an added level of control and speed at the tip of your forefinger and ensures that you won't be all thumbs at the moment of peak action.
  • Use the camera's USB output function with UVC/UAC control via a computer for streaming applications and broadcasts with full-frame 4K video at 30 fps.
  • Built-in 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi allows communication on the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands to instantly share imagery to mobile devices for direct sharing online to social networking, via email, and to cloud storage sites.
  • Integrated 3.5mm headphone and microphone ports afford greater control over audio during video recording.
  • The 2.36m-dot OLED electronic viewfinder offers a bright, high-resolution, .70x magnification means for eye-level monitoring and sports and a dedicated 120 fps mode for smoother viewing when tracking moving subjects.
  • The side-opening, vari-angle 3.0" 1.03m-dot LCD touchscreen works from high, low, and front-facing angles.
  • Accepts the high-capacity Z battery rechargeable lithium-ion battery and can also be powered via a USB connection to a computer or mobile battery. This connection can also be used to charge the battery.
  • Robust magnesium alloy body offers a durable profile and incorporates dust and moisture seals to protect against harsh environments.
In The Box Sony a7C II Mirrorless Camera (Black)
Rechargeable Battery NP-FZ100
Shoulder Strap
Body Cap
Accessory Shoe Cap
Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty
MFG Part# ILCE-7CM2/B
Condition New

33.0 megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor

Delivering excellent image quality in both stills and movies, the α7C II's 33.0 megapixel Exmor R CMOS image sensor marks a significant step-up from its predecessor. The enhanced AF performance and improved noise reduction are supported by an impressively wide 15-stop dynamic range.

Advanced BIONZ XR engine

The advanced BIONZ XR processing engine delivers up to eight times more processing power than its predecessor. It minimises processing latency while boosting movie and still image processing power, achieving natural gradations, realistic colour, low noise, superior image quality and fast menu response.

AI processing unit for advanced subject recognition

The α7C II is equipped with an AI processing unit that can handle significant amounts of data, enabling more accurate recognition of subjects and recognition of a wider range of subject types.

Consistently accurate exposure and colour

The new high-powered BIONZ XR processing engine works with an advanced AE algorithm to detect the skin area of faces and adjust exposure accordingly for both stills and movies. This achieves consistent exposure control even in challenging shooting conditions when the subject is backlit, in shadow, over-illuminated in direct sunlight, or not directly facing the camera. It also produces more natural human skin tones and sky and foliage colours.

Realise your vision with Creative Look

Set the visual mood with Creative Look, which offers 10 customisable presets so you can capture the world the way you want. The presets can be used as they are or eight parameters can be adjusted, including contrast, saturation, and shadows, allowing you to create instantaneously shareable stills and movies in-camera without the need for post-production editing. Customised Creative Look settings can be stored as Custom Look selections for later recall and use.

Selectable RAW image sizes and quality

Lossless RAW image compression provides efficient compression for smaller file sizes with no loss in image quality, enabling the camera to shoot up to 27 frames in continuous bursts. There are three lossless-compression image sizes to suit any application, and a Light image quality selection that generates less data is provided for JPEG and HEIF images.

S-Cinetone for a cinematic look

Utilising the same colour science from Sony's highly regarded Cinema Line, S-Cinetone delivers natural mid-tones that are essential to healthy-looking skin tones, plus soft colours and gorgeous highlights.

Advanced 10-bit 4:2:2 video encoding

In-camera 10-bit 4:2:2 recording is available when using Long GOP or All-Intra compression, making it easier to achieve smooth, natural gradations during editing and color grading.

Log recording with LUT previews

The α7C II boasts an S-Log3 gamma curve that emphasises gradation characteristics from shadows to mid-grey (18 grey), achieving 14+ stops of latitude. S-Gamut3 and S-Gamut3.Cine colour gamut settings are also provided. You can also apply a custom LUT (Look Up Table) to the camera's monitor image while recording with a Log gamma curve, providing a preview of how the footage will look after processing.

Full pixel readout without binning for 4K movies

Thanks to its full pixel readout capabilities, the lightweight α7C II can record 4K movies with outstanding resolution and quality, delivering natural gradations and beautiful color reproduction. The Super 35 mm mode allows 4K 60p/50p  recording with smooth, natural-looking capture of fast-moving subjects.

Human pose estimation for more accurate subject recognition

With its innovative AI processing unit, the α7C II can accurately recognise human movement. Human pose estimation technology recognises not just eyes, but also body and head positions with high precision, enabling it to lock onto and track a subject facing away from the camera or with their face partially obscured.

Reliable recognition of a wider range of subjects

The α7C II features a powerful AI processing unit, capable of human, animal, bird, insect, car/train and airplane recognition. Animal recognition now recognizes the eyes of some grazing and small animals, in addition to the eyes and heads of dogs, cats and similarly featured animals. It can even recognize these animals when their eyes are obscured from view. The camera also comes with bird recognition, enabling it to pinpoint the eyes of a variety of bird types, as well as recognizing birds' heads and bodies.

Tenacious Real-time Tracking

The α7C II boasts greatly improved subject recognition, offering higher reliability in a wider range of shooting situations. Specify a subject and half-press the shutter button to prompt the camera to start tracking, leaving you free to concentrate on framing and composition.

AI-based Auto Framing for movies

Using AI-based subject recognition technology, the Auto Framing feature automatically crops for optimum framing when shooting movies. Even when the camera is mounted on a tripod, the framing is continually adjusted so that the recorded footage looks like the subject was being followed by a camera operator. Accurate tracking is possible even when the camera is being operated remotely via the Creators' App on a smartphone.

Breathing compensation for consistent angle of view when focusing

With the breathing compensation function turned on, the α7C II employs Sony's original Clear Image Zoom technology to suppress focus breathing, enabling professional-quality rack and refocussing. Breathing metadata can also be used with the advanced breathing compensation capabilities of the latest Catalyst Browse/Prepare Plugin software during post-production.

Active Mode image stabilization supports handheld movie shooting

Handheld movie shooting got even smoother with the α7C II's Active Mode that provides enhanced image stabilization. A precision image stabilization unit, advanced gyro sensors, and an optimized image stabilization algorithm work together for exceedingly smooth, stable movie footage.  In addition to this in-body stabilization, compatible lenses with their own built-in image stabilization coordinate with the camera body for highly effective control, delivering more stable footage, even when shooting while walking.

Advanced 5-axis and 7.0-step image stabilization

Handheld shooting for stills got even better, thanks to the α7C II's high-precision image stabilization unit, advanced gyro sensors, and optimized image stabilization algorithms that effectively correct camera shake, achieving 7.0-step stabilization. Compatible lenses with built-in image stabilization combine with improved synchronization between the body and lens to provide even more stable framing.  [1] Yaw [2] Roll [3] Pitch.

Wide-area, high-density AF offers speed and precision

The α7C II achieves notably improved AF performance through the immense processing speed and power of the BIONZ XR engine and updated algorithms. It uses up to 759 phase detection points in a high-density array that cover approximately 94 of the image area when shooting stills, enabling it to recognise your subject even when they only occupy a small area of the frame.

Continuous still shooting at up to 10fps with AF/AE tracking

The α7C II's mechanical and electronic shutters allow continuous shooting at up to 10 fps, or up to 8 fps in live view mode, making it easier to capture the most photogenic moments and expressions, even with moving subjects.

Accurate AF in low EV -4.0 light

Equipped with the latest AF algorithms, the α7C II achieves high AF precision down to light levels as low as EV -4.0 in AF-S mode (ISO 100 equivalent, F2.0 lens). It also includes a Focus Priority mode that provides more reliable AF in low light or when using smaller apertures.

Metadata facilitates editing workflow

Metadata embedded in recorded footage can be used by Sony's Catalyst Browse/Prepare/Prepare Plugin software, significantly speeding up post production, allowing for more accurate correction during editing, and providing a more efficient workflow. Shot marks can be easily added to clips during or after recording to mark favorite takes or scenes, allowing you to quickly locate them during playback in the camera or editing with compatible software.

2.36 million-dot (approx.) XGA OLED electronic viewfinder

A 2.36 million-dot (approx.) XGA OLED electronic viewfinder with 0.70x magnification delivers high resolution and contrast for clear viewing, even in bright sunlight. The finder frame rate can be set to [High] (120 fps), twice the normal frame rate, for a smooth viewfinder image with minimum display motion blur when tracking and shooting moving subjects.

Controls designed for smooth, efficient shooting

The α7C II features a new Still/Movie/S&Q dial, allowing fast, independent selection. It's conveniently located next to the mode dial, which can then be used to easily select the exposure mode and other key settings for each shooting mode.

Intuitive touch control menus

Simply swipe in from the left or right edge of the shooting display to reveal touch icons that allow quick changes to the shooting mode and more. The function (Fn) menu can be displayed by swiping up on the monitor. Assign frequently used still and movie parameters to the function menu to access them with a simple swipe. Long-press an icon on the display to jump to the related custom setup settings.

Vari-angle monitor enhances shooting flexibility

A side-opening vari-angle monitor provides excellent positioning and framing freedom for handheld and gimbal-mounted shooting. It offers a huge advantage when shooting in challenging professional environments, where very low ground-level or other shots may be required. The large 3.0 type touch-panel monitor also incorporates 1.03 million-dot (approx.) resolution with a 3:2 aspect ratio, providing ample brightness for clear and easy viewing in bright outdoor settings.

Durable magnesium alloy chassis

Built for reliability in professional working environments, the α7C II is protected by a lightweight, high-rigidity magnesium alloy used for the top cover, front cover, internal frame, and rear cover.

Dust and moisture resistant design

The α7C II is well sealed at critical buttons and dials, and interlocking body seams add double protection, providing excellent resistance to dust and moisture in challenging outdoor conditions.

Image sensor anti-dust system

The camera is equipped with an anti-dust system through a charge protection coating on its optical filter and an image sensor shift mechanism. There's also a Shutter When Power Off function that closes the shutter when the camera's power is turned off, protecting the image sensor from dust and particles while changing lenses.

Stable smartphone connectivity

Connection stability when transferring images from the camera to the Creators' App mobile application on a smartphone has been greatly improved. Transfers continue in the background even if the smartphone display sleeps or a different app is launched. Workflow from shooting to sharing has been notably improved overall.

Stable smartphone connectivity

Connection stability when transferring images from the camera to the Creators' App mobile application on a smartphone has been greatly improved. Transfers continue in the background even if the smartphone display sleeps or a different app is launched. Workflow from shooting to sharing has been notably improved overall.
General
CAMERA TYPE Interchangeable lens digital camera
Lens Mount E-mount
Image Sensor
Number of Pixels (total) Approx. 34.1 megapixels
Anti-Dust System Yes
Camera Section
SENSOR TYPE 35 mm full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm), Exmor R CMOS sensor
NUMBER OF PIXELS (EFFECTIVE) Still images: Approx. 33.0 megapixels max.2, Movies: Approx. 27.6 megapixels max.2
COLOR TEMPERATURE RANGE 2,500 K–9,900 K
Recording (still images)
RECORDING FORMAT JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.32, MPF Baseline compliant), HEIF (MPEG-A MIAF compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 4.0 format compliant)
IMAGE SIZE (PIXELS) [3:2] 35 mm full frame L: 7008 x 4672 (33 M), M: 4608 x 3072 (14 M), S: 3504 x 2336 (8.2 M)
IMAGE QUALITY MODES RAW, JPEG, HEIF (4:2:0/4:2:2), RAW+JPEG, RAW+HEIF
14bit RAW Yes
Recording (movie)
VIDEO COMPRESSION XAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XAVC HS: MPEG-H HEVC/H.265
AUDIO RECORDING FORMAT LPCM 2ch (48 kHz 16 bit), LPCM 2ch (48 kHz 24 bit)3, LPCM 4ch (48 kHz 24 bit)3
Recording System (movie)
MOVIE RECORDING FORMAT (XAVC HS 4K) 3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 10 bit) (Approx.): 59.94p (150 Mbps/75 Mbps/45 Mbps), 50p (150 Mbps/75 Mbps/45 Mbps), 23.98p (100 Mbps/50 Mbps/30 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10 bit) (Approx.): 59.94p (200 Mbps/100 Mbps), 50p (200 Mbps/100 Mbps), 23.98p (100 Mbps/50 Mbps)
MOVIE RECORDING FORMAT (XAVC S 4K) 3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8 bit) (Approx.): 59.94p (150 Mbps), 50p (150 Mbps), 29.97p (100 Mbps/60 Mbps), 25p (100 Mbps/60 Mbps), 23.98p (100 Mbps/60 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10 bit) (Approx.): 59.94p (200 Mbps), 50p (200 Mbps), 29.97p (140 Mbps), 25p (140 Mbps), 23.98p (100 Mbps)
MOVIE RECORDING FORMAT (XAVC S HD) 1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8 bit) (Approx.): 119.88p (100 Mbps/60 Mbps), 100p (100 Mbps/60 Mbps), 59.94p (50 Mbps/25 Mbps), 50p (50 Mbps/25 Mbps), 29.97p (50 Mbps/16 Mbps), 25p (50 Mbps/16 Mbps), 23.98p (50 Mbps), 1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10 bit) (Approx.): 59.94p (50 Mbps), 50p (50 Mbps), 29.97p (50 Mbps), 25p (50 Mbps), 23.98p (50 Mbps)
MOVIE RECORDING FORMAT (XAVC S-I 4K) 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10 bit) (Approx.): 59.94p (600 Mbps), 50p (500 Mbps), 29.97p (300 Mbps), 25p (250 Mbps), 23.98p (240 Mbps)
MOVIE RECORDING FORMAT (XAVC S-I HD) 1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10 bit) (Approx.): 59.94p (222 Mbps), 50p (185 Mbps), 29.97p (111 Mbps), 25p (93 Mbps), 23.98p (89 Mbps)
Movie Functions
SLOW & QUICK MOTION (SHOOTING FRAME RATE) Yes
PROXY RECORDING Yes
TC/UB Yes
RAW OUTPUT -
Recording System
Memory Card Slot Slot for SD (UHS-I/II compliant) memory card
Focus System
FOCUS TYPE Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF / contrast-detection AF)
FOCUS POINT Still images: Max. 759 points (phase-detection AF), Movies: Max. 627 points (phase-detection AF)
FOCUS SENSITIVITY RANGE EV-4 to EV20 (ISO 100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)
RECOGNITION TARGET (STILL IMAGES) Human, Animal, Bird, Insect, Car, Train, Airplane
RECOGNITION TARGET (MOVIES) Human, Animal, Bird, Insect, Car, Train, Airplane
OTHER FEATURES AF Track Sens. (Still), AF Subj. Shift Sensitivity (Movie), AF Transition Speed (Movie), Switch V/H AF Area, AF Area Regist., Circ. of Focus Point, Focus Map (Movie), AF Assist (Movie)
AF ILLUMINATOR Yes (with built-in LED type)
Exposure Control
METERING TYPE 1200-zone evaluative metering
METERING SENSITIVITY EV-3 to EV 20 (ISO 100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION +/- 5.0 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps selectable)
ISO SENSITIVITY Still images: ISO 100–51200 (expandable to ISO 50–204800), AUTO (ISO 100–12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit), Movies: ISO 100–51200 equivalent (expandable to ISO 100–102400), AUTO (ISO 100–12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit)
ANTI-FLICKER SHOOT. Yes4
Viewfinder
TYPE 0.39-inch (1.0 cm) type electronic viewfinder (XGA OLED)
Number of Dots 2,359,296 dots
Magnification Approx. 0.70x (with 50 mm lens at infinity, –1 m–1)
DIOPTRE –4.0 to +3.0 m-1
Eye Point Approx. 22 mm from the eyepiece lens, 19.6 mm from the eyepiece frame at –1 m–1 (CIPA standard)
Finder Frame Rate Selection NTSC mode: STD 60fps / HI 120fps, PAL mode: STD 50fps / HI 100fps
LCD Screen
Monitor Type 2.95 inch (3.0-type) wide type TFT
TOUCH PANEL Yes
Number of Dots 1 036 800 dots
Adjustable Angle Opening Angle: Approx. 176 °, Rotation Angle: Approx. 270 °
Other Features
OTHER FEATURES Soft Skin Effect, Creative Look, Custom function, Picture Profile, Time-lapse, Auto Framing, My Image Style
CLEAR IMAGE ZOOM (STILL IMAGES) Approx. 2x
CLEAR IMAGE ZOOM (MOVIES) Approx. 1.5x (4K), Approx. 2x (HD)
Shutter
Shutter Type Mechanical shutter/Electronic shutter
Shutter Speed Still images (Mechanical shutter): 1/4000 to 30 s, Bulb, Still images (Electronic shutter): 1/8000 to 30 s, Movies: 1/8000 to 1 s
Flash Sync. Speed 1/160 s (35 mm full frame), 1/200 s (APS-C)5
Electronic Front Curtain Shutter Yes
Image Stabilization
TYPE Image sensor-shift mechanism with five-axis compensation (compensation depends on lens specifications)
Compensation Effect 7.0 stops (based on CIPA standard. Pitch/yaw shake only. With FE 50 mm F1.2 GM lens mounted. Long exposure NR off.)
MODE Still images: On/Off, Movie: Active/Standard/Off
Flash
TYPE -
GUIDE NO. -
CONTROL Pre-flash TTL
FLASH COMPENSATION +/- 3.0 EV (switchable between 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps)
EXTERNAL FLASH COMPATIBILITY Sony α System Flash compatible with Multi Interface Shoe, attach the shoe adapter for flash compatible with Auto-lock accessory shoe
Drive
Continuous Drive Speed (approx. max.) Hi+: 10 fps6
NO. OF FRAME RECORDABLE (APPROX.) JPEG Extra fine L: 88 frames6, JPEG Fine L: over 1,000 frames6, JPEG Standard L: over 1000 frames6, RAW: 44 frames6, RAW & JPG: 35 frames6, RAW (Lossless Compressed): 27 frames6, RAW (Lossless Compressed) & JPEG: 20 frames6, RAW (Uncompressed): 18 frames6, RAW (Uncompressed) & JPEG: 16 frames6
Pixel Shift Multi Shooting -
Playback
MODES Enlarged display mode, Protect, Rating, Shot Mark (Movie), Divider Frame, Crop, Photo Capture
Accessibility
FUNCTIONS Screen Reader, Focus Magnifier, Focus Map (Movie), Peaking Display, Subject Recognition in AF ,Touch Focus, Touch Tracking, Touch Shutter, Touch AE, Vari-angle LCD screen, Custom function, Enlarge Menu Screen
Interface
PC INTERFACE Mass storage/MTP
MULTI/MICRO USB TERMINAL -7
USB TYPE-C TERMINAL Yes (SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps [USB 3.2] compatible)
NFC -
Sync terminal -
WIRELESS LAN (BUILT-IN) Yes (Wi-Fi Compatible, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz band/5 GHz band))8, 9
Bluetooth® Yes (Bluetooth Standard Ver. 4.2 [2.4 GHz band])
HDMI OUTPUT HDMI micro connector (Type-D), 3840 x 2160 (59.94p/50p/29.97p/25p/23.98p)/1920 x 1080 (59.94p/50p/23.98p)/1920 x 1080 (59.94i/50i), YCbCr 4:2:2 10 bit/RGB 8 bit
Multi Interface Shoe Yes (with Digital Audio Interface)10
Mic Terminal Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack)
Headphone Terminal Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack)
REMOTE CONTROL (WIRELESS) Yes (Bluetooth remote control)
DC INPUT -
FUNCTIONS FTP Transfer Func.(Wired LAN(USB-LAN), USB Tethering, Wi-Fi), Send to smartphone, Remote control via smartphone, PC Remote
USB Streaming
VIDEO DATA FORMAT MJPEG, YUV42011
VIDEO RESOLUTION 3840 x 2160 (15p/30p), 3840 x 2160 (12.5p/25p), 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1920 x 1080 (25p/50p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 1280 x 720 (25p)
AUDIO DATA FORMAT LPCM 2ch (16 bit 48 kHz)
Audio
Microphone Built-in, stereo
Speaker Built-in, monaural
Lens Compensation
SETTING Shading, Chromatic Aberration, Distortion, Breathing (Movie)
Power
SUPPLIED BATTERY One rechargeable battery pack NP-FZ100
Battery Life (Still Images) Approx. 530 shots (Viewfinder) / Approx. 560 shots (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)12
Battery Life (Movie, actual recording) Approx. 100 min (Viewfinder) / Approx. 105 min (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)13
Battery Life (Movie, continuous recording) Approx. 165 min (Viewfinder) / Approx. 165 min (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)
Internal Battery Charge Yes (Available with USB Type-C Terminal. USB Power Delivery-compatible)
USB POWER SUPPLY Yes (Available with USB Type-C Terminal. USB Power Delivery-compatible)
Power consumption with Viewfinder Still images: Approx. 3.7 W (with FE 28–60 mm F4-5.6 lens attached), Movies: Approx. 6.0 W (with FE 28–60 mm F4-5.6 lens attached)
Power consumption with LCD screen Still images: Approx. 3.5 W (with FE 28–60 mm F4–5.6 lens attached), Movies: Approx. 6.0 W (with FE 28–60 mm F4-5.6 lens attached)
Size & Weight
WEIGHT (WITH BATTERY AND MEMORY CARD INCLUDED) Approx. 1 lb 2.2 oz (514 g)
BODY ONLY Approx. 0 lb 15.2 oz (429 g)
Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 4.88 x 2.80 x 2.50", Approx. 4.88 x 2.80 x 2.31" (from grip to monitor) (124.0 x 71.1 x 63.4 mm, Approx. 124.0 x 71.1 x 58.6 mm (from grip to monitor))
Operating temperature
OPERATING TEMPERATURE 0–40 °C/32–104 °F
Supplied Accessory
WHAT'S IN THE BOX Rechargeable Battery NP-FZ100, Shoulder strap, Body cap, Accessory shoe cap
Product Information provided by the Manufacturer

α7C II compact full-frame camera

The full-frame α7C II combines portability and manoeuvrability with exceptional performance. Featuring a state-of-the-art 33.0 effective megapixel1 image sensor that captures high-quality stills and records up to 4K 60p/50p** movies, it's the essential tool for hybrid shooters.
* Approximate
** QFHD (3840 x 2160). 4K 60/50p recording is only available in Super 35mm mode.
α7C II compact full-frame camera

33.0 megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor

Delivering excellent image quality in both stills and movies, the α7C II's 33.0 megapixel Exmor R CMOS image sensor marks a significant step-up from its predecessor. The enhanced AF performance and improved noise reduction are supported by an impressively wide 15-stop dynamic range.

Advanced BIONZ XR engine

The advanced BIONZ XR processing engine delivers up to eight times more processing power than its predecessor. It minimises processing latency while boosting movie and still image processing power, achieving natural gradations, realistic colour, low noise, superior image quality and fast menu response.

AI processing unit for advanced subject recognition

The α7C II is equipped with an AI processing unit that can handle significant amounts of data, enabling more accurate recognition of subjects and recognition of a wider range of subject types.

Consistently accurate exposure and colour

The new high-powered BIONZ XR processing engine works with an advanced AE algorithm to detect the skin area of faces and adjust exposure accordingly for both stills and movies. This achieves consistent exposure control even in challenging shooting conditions when the subject is backlit, in shadow, over-illuminated in direct sunlight, or not directly facing the camera. It also produces more natural human skin tones and sky and foliage colours.

Realise your vision with Creative Look

Set the visual mood with Creative Look, which offers 10 customisable presets so you can capture the world the way you want. The presets can be used as they are or eight parameters can be adjusted, including contrast, saturation, and shadows, allowing you to create instantaneously shareable stills and movies in-camera without the need for post-production editing. Customised Creative Look settings can be stored as Custom Look selections for later recall and use.

Selectable RAW image sizes and quality

Lossless RAW image compression provides efficient compression for smaller file sizes with no loss in image quality, enabling the camera to shoot up to 27 frames in continuous bursts. There are three lossless-compression image sizes to suit any application, and a Light image quality selection that generates less data is provided for JPEG and HEIF images.

S-Cinetone for a cinematic look

Utilising the same colour science from Sony's highly regarded Cinema Line, S-Cinetone delivers natural mid-tones that are essential to healthy-looking skin tones, plus soft colours and gorgeous highlights.

Advanced 10-bit 4:2:2 video encoding

In-camera 10-bit 4:2:2 recording is available when using Long GOP or All-Intra compression, making it easier to achieve smooth, natural gradations during editing and color grading.

Log recording with LUT previews

The α7C II boasts an S-Log3 gamma curve that emphasises gradation characteristics from shadows to mid-grey (18 grey), achieving 14+ stops of latitude. S-Gamut3 and S-Gamut3.Cine colour gamut settings are also provided. You can also apply a custom LUT (Look Up Table) to the camera's monitor image while recording with a Log gamma curve, providing a preview of how the footage will look after processing.

Full pixel readout without binning for 4K movies

Thanks to its full pixel readout capabilities, the lightweight α7C II can record 4K movies with outstanding resolution and quality, delivering natural gradations and beautiful color reproduction. The Super 35 mm mode allows 4K 60p/50p  recording with smooth, natural-looking capture of fast-moving subjects.

Human pose estimation for more accurate subject recognition

With its innovative AI processing unit, the α7C II can accurately recognise human movement. Human pose estimation technology recognises not just eyes, but also body and head positions with high precision, enabling it to lock onto and track a subject facing away from the camera or with their face partially obscured.

Reliable recognition of a wider range of subjects

The α7C II features a powerful AI processing unit, capable of human, animal, bird, insect, car/train and airplane recognition. Animal recognition now recognizes the eyes of some grazing and small animals, in addition to the eyes and heads of dogs, cats and similarly featured animals. It can even recognize these animals when their eyes are obscured from view. The camera also comes with bird recognition, enabling it to pinpoint the eyes of a variety of bird types, as well as recognizing birds' heads and bodies.

Tenacious Real-time Tracking

The α7C II boasts greatly improved subject recognition, offering higher reliability in a wider range of shooting situations. Specify a subject and half-press the shutter button to prompt the camera to start tracking, leaving you free to concentrate on framing and composition.

AI-based Auto Framing for movies

Using AI-based subject recognition technology, the Auto Framing feature automatically crops for optimum framing when shooting movies. Even when the camera is mounted on a tripod, the framing is continually adjusted so that the recorded footage looks like the subject was being followed by a camera operator. Accurate tracking is possible even when the camera is being operated remotely via the Creators' App on a smartphone.

Breathing compensation for consistent angle of view when focusing

With the breathing compensation function turned on, the α7C II employs Sony's original Clear Image Zoom technology to suppress focus breathing, enabling professional-quality rack and refocussing. Breathing metadata can also be used with the advanced breathing compensation capabilities of the latest Catalyst Browse/Prepare Plugin software during post-production.

Active Mode image stabilization supports handheld movie shooting

Handheld movie shooting got even smoother with the α7C II's Active Mode that provides enhanced image stabilization. A precision image stabilization unit, advanced gyro sensors, and an optimized image stabilization algorithm work together for exceedingly smooth, stable movie footage.  In addition to this in-body stabilization, compatible lenses with their own built-in image stabilization coordinate with the camera body for highly effective control, delivering more stable footage, even when shooting while walking.

Advanced 5-axis and 7.0-step image stabilization

Handheld shooting for stills got even better, thanks to the α7C II's high-precision image stabilization unit, advanced gyro sensors, and optimized image stabilization algorithms that effectively correct camera shake, achieving 7.0-step stabilization. Compatible lenses with built-in image stabilization combine with improved synchronization between the body and lens to provide even more stable framing.  [1] Yaw [2] Roll [3] Pitch.

Wide-area, high-density AF offers speed and precision

The α7C II achieves notably improved AF performance through the immense processing speed and power of the BIONZ XR engine and updated algorithms. It uses up to 759 phase detection points in a high-density array that cover approximately 94 of the image area when shooting stills, enabling it to recognise your subject even when they only occupy a small area of the frame.

Continuous still shooting at up to 10fps with AF/AE tracking

The α7C II's mechanical and electronic shutters allow continuous shooting at up to 10 fps, or up to 8 fps in live view mode, making it easier to capture the most photogenic moments and expressions, even with moving subjects.

Accurate AF in low EV -4.0 light

Equipped with the latest AF algorithms, the α7C II achieves high AF precision down to light levels as low as EV -4.0 in AF-S mode (ISO 100 equivalent, F2.0 lens). It also includes a Focus Priority mode that provides more reliable AF in low light or when using smaller apertures.

Metadata facilitates editing workflow

Metadata embedded in recorded footage can be used by Sony's Catalyst Browse/Prepare/Prepare Plugin software, significantly speeding up post production, allowing for more accurate correction during editing, and providing a more efficient workflow. Shot marks can be easily added to clips during or after recording to mark favorite takes or scenes, allowing you to quickly locate them during playback in the camera or editing with compatible software.

2.36 million-dot (approx.) XGA OLED electronic viewfinder

A 2.36 million-dot (approx.) XGA OLED electronic viewfinder with 0.70x magnification delivers high resolution and contrast for clear viewing, even in bright sunlight. The finder frame rate can be set to [High] (120 fps), twice the normal frame rate, for a smooth viewfinder image with minimum display motion blur when tracking and shooting moving subjects.

Controls designed for smooth, efficient shooting

The α7C II features a new Still/Movie/S&Q dial, allowing fast, independent selection. It's conveniently located next to the mode dial, which can then be used to easily select the exposure mode and other key settings for each shooting mode.

Intuitive touch control menus

Simply swipe in from the left or right edge of the shooting display to reveal touch icons that allow quick changes to the shooting mode and more. The function (Fn) menu can be displayed by swiping up on the monitor. Assign frequently used still and movie parameters to the function menu to access them with a simple swipe. Long-press an icon on the display to jump to the related custom setup settings.

Vari-angle monitor enhances shooting flexibility

A side-opening vari-angle monitor provides excellent positioning and framing freedom for handheld and gimbal-mounted shooting. It offers a huge advantage when shooting in challenging professional environments, where very low ground-level or other shots may be required. The large 3.0 type touch-panel monitor also incorporates 1.03 million-dot (approx.) resolution with a 3:2 aspect ratio, providing ample brightness for clear and easy viewing in bright outdoor settings.

Durable magnesium alloy chassis

Built for reliability in professional working environments, the α7C II is protected by a lightweight, high-rigidity magnesium alloy used for the top cover, front cover, internal frame, and rear cover.

Dust and moisture resistant design

The α7C II is well sealed at critical buttons and dials, and interlocking body seams add double protection, providing excellent resistance to dust and moisture in challenging outdoor conditions.

Image sensor anti-dust system

The camera is equipped with an anti-dust system through a charge protection coating on its optical filter and an image sensor shift mechanism. There's also a Shutter When Power Off function that closes the shutter when the camera's power is turned off, protecting the image sensor from dust and particles while changing lenses.

Stable smartphone connectivity

Connection stability when transferring images from the camera to the Creators' App mobile application on a smartphone has been greatly improved. Transfers continue in the background even if the smartphone display sleeps or a different app is launched. Workflow from shooting to sharing has been notably improved overall.

Stable smartphone connectivity

Connection stability when transferring images from the camera to the Creators' App mobile application on a smartphone has been greatly improved. Transfers continue in the background even if the smartphone display sleeps or a different app is launched. Workflow from shooting to sharing has been notably improved overall.

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