Well Don’t record laser tattoo removal on Camera, the video recorded by Andy Boyd who’s Sony A7S II camera sensor damaged by the laser light coming out from tattoo removal tool. Photographer says the repair cost is as much a new camera so try to avoid this.
Same problem faced by several photographers when they damaged their sensor by shooting club laser lights. So, the only one thing we can do is to avoid shooting laser lights with our camera.
One of the best low-light comparison video created by our reader and very talented professional Shooter and Vlogger. Sony A7RIII vs A7III vs A7SII vs A7RII – High ISO Test Videos. Out of all these cameras, Sony A7III and A7s II performed very well.
Ok, I have a confession to make. I have all 4 top end Sony A7 series cameras – A7RIII, A7III, A7SII, A7RII (Too much I know…). But for a reason though, to make this comparison video for you guys. At one stage, I had all 4 sony cameras with me. So whilst I still have all of them, I decided to make a low light test comparison between all 4 cameras to share with you guys and see at which ISO all four of them begin to degrade. So you know where and when not to step across that boundaries. The results – might surprised you!
At one stage, I had all 4 sony cameras with me. So whilst I still have all of them, I decided to make a low light test comparison between all 4 cameras and see at which ISO all four of them begin to degrade. The results – might surprised you! As usual, comment and let me know your thoughts, CC welcomed and if you like the video, please do press the like button and if you want to see more hit the subcribe button. Enjoy!
Which camera should you buy, Sony A7S II of Sony A7S. Before we begin you must know that the sensor inside both the camera is same, although lot of optimization has been done to improve the AF performance, introduction of 5 axis image stabilization system and 4K internal video recording mode with fast AF + IS support. The another advantage of Sony A7S II is high frame rate 120/100fps in full 1080p which the A7s only had in 720p.’
A major group Sony A7S users mainly use Sony A7S for low-light event, but if you are looking for major performance upgrade in low-light area you may get disappointed to see the results below.
I am able to notice a bit of noise optimization in in Sony A7S II camera, but I am not able to notice any major performance upgrade in low-light sensitivity. If you are a low-light shooter you must wait for the next version Sony A7S III. New users must buy Sony A7S II since both camera have exactly same price tag.
Our readers always send lot of work done with the new camera, It’s not possible to feature all the work here… but we have selected some of them randomly… and we will post more in future.
Nike Women Submission Video filmed on the Sony a7s II Submitted by Michael Danila
Always fun to get to look back on the past year. These are the “Wood” Favorites Video 2015 of Jan-Joost van Stiphout
Favorite Wood Video Production: Il Bacaro
Favorite Camera: Sony A7s Ii
Testing out the new Sony A7S II at Reign or Shine IX at NJIT. 4K Resolution, 120fps at 1080, and sLog 3. This camera is a BEAST! Needless to say, I had a lot of fun dancing and shooting that day. – Submitted by Michael Danila
A raw Bourbon St. performance we stumbled upon while out doing a Sony A7S II and a7s comparison test shoot in the French Quarter. Danny Caporaletti —- By Kevin Hughes
Sony A7S II Problems
We are also putting a problem faced by one of our readers – Submitted by Kevin Hughes
Fellow shooters! Do I just have a NOISEY A7SII? Look at my video and tell me if you have this problem with your camera. Shooting in any slog I get bad horizontal line noise in iso’s from 1600 to 10,000 – but it cleans up at 12,800. See youtube video here to see what I’m talking about and more details:
Sony announced the Sony A7S II camera in IBC Press Conference today, unluckily the camera features the same sensor as of Sony A7S II camera. Sony added latest available technology inside the camera including 5-axis IS and internal 4K video recording with full pixel readout and m…
After the announcement of Sony A7SII, now it is important for you to know how it is superior to its predecessor Sony A7S and what new features are added in comparison to its predecessor.
Major Difference
Sony Alpha 7SII vs. Sony Alpha 7S Specification Comparison Table.
Features / Models
Sony Alpha 7SII
Sony Alpha 7S
Megapixel
12.2 megapixels
12.2 megapixels
Sensor size / type
Full-Frame (35.8 x 23.9 mm)
Full-Frame (35.8 x 23.9 mm)
Low-pass filter
Yes
Yes
Image processor
Bionz X
Bionz X
AF System
Contrast Detect (sensor)
Contrast Detect (sensor)
AF points
169
25
ISO
50-409600
50-409600
ShutterMin/Max
30 sec 1/8000 sec
30 sec 1/8000 sec
Top Continuous Shooting Speed
5fps
5fps
Video
4096 x 2160 (30p) Internal Recording
4096 x 2160 (30p) External Recording
Video AF
2X Faster Compared to A7S
Contrast Detect
Display
Tilting 3″ Rear Touch screen LCD (921,600)
Tilting 3″ Rear Touch screen LCD (921,600)
Viewfinder
100%
100%
Hot-shoe
Yes
Yes
Wireless
Built-in + NFC
Built-in+ NFC
Battery Life (CIPA)
N/A
360 shots
Dimensions
Not Specified By Manufacturer
127 x 94 x 48 mm
Weight
Not Specified By Manufacturer
489g
Sensor: Since both the siblings have 12.2MP Full-Frame Exmor CMOS Sensor and BIONZ X Image Processor. Due to their presence, it minimizes the noise production and also enables sensitivity from ISO 100-102400, which is further expandable to ISO 50-409600. The Sony didn’t increase the ISO range of Sony A7SII. Our earlier expectation was that it will come with more ISO range than its predecessor, to make the image sensor more sensitive to light.
Auto-focus: Sony A7S II features fast and Intelligent AF system employs 169 AF points, the AF points are composed of 25 contrast-detection points and nine central AF points that have been split into 16 segments each, the AF system not only faster than of Sony A7s but it also features greater accuracy.
Sony A7S II supports Internal UHD 4K Recording, which the Sony A7S II was missing. The video of Sony A7S II contain more details, better color, contrast and sharpness compared to the Sony A7S. The Sony A7S II is free from line skipping or pixel binning, the A7S II features full pixel readout the terminates the issue loss of details, advance AF detection algorithm speed-up the AF speed of the camera 2 times more compared to its predecessor.
Sony A7SII can record 120fps at 100Mbps without pixel binning in full frame format also results in 4x/5x slow motion footage in Full HD. It has the ability to shoot 4x/5x slow motion footage internally.
Introduction of image stabilization: presence of 5-axis SteadyShot INSIDE image stabilization system in Sony A7SII makes it smooth shooting of stills and video by reducing five types of camera shake and it also it will give the option to the users to use any lens, or adapted lenses without facing any problems created by camera shake. But there is absent of such type of stabilization system in Sony A7S.
Rest of the core specification remains same.
Verdict: The Sony A7S II camera does have many upgrades over the Sony A7S camera but the sensor and image processor remains same. Finally the image quality of both the camera will be similar. For still shooters and owners of Sony A7S camera we don’t recommend to update you current camera against A7S II and you must wait for a better model, possibly the Sony A7S III with a new sensor and image processor.
PS:
The biggest disappointment is the use of same sensor instead of developing a new one, Sony does have the capability to make Hybrid sensor as we already see in Sony A7R II camera. It’s better to say Sony updated the Sony A7S Camera, it’s not a new version
Sony A7S II today announced by Sony with Major upgrade in core specification of the camera. The new camera arrives with 5-axis IS system. Enhanced image, video and AF algorithm, the camera now has been upgraded to 169 AF points and features very fast AF speed along with greater accuracy.
Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS, A mode, 1/10 sec., F11, ISO 1600, Manual white balance
Sony A7S II samples images surfaced over the web, the images you see are only available at limited resolution [Click on the image to enlarge.], we will add post soon as any new image / high resolution image added to web.
FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS, M mode, 1/15 sec., F10, ISO 3200, Manual white balance
Sony Announced new A7S II at IBC Press Conference today with 5 axis image stabilization system and 4K internal video recording with full-pixel readout. However the sensor remains same and the top ISO limit remains stucked to 409600. The A7S II now features169 AF points for fast, precise focusing with enhanced accuracy.
For the first time in A7 series camera Sony introduce 120fps recording @ Full HD format without pixel binning in full frame format. Video functionality has been further enhanced with new profiles; S-Gamut3.Cine/S-Log3 and S-Gamut3/S-Log3. These new profiles deliver wide dynamic range and colour correction is easier to perform. The AF system of the A7S II is approx 2 times faster in video mode compared to A7S camera.
Ultra-high sensitivity up to 409600i with low noise across the whole range
Wide dynamic range across entire ISO range delivering smooth tonal gradation from dark to bright conditions
In-camera 5-axis optical image stabilisation for expanded shooting possibilities
Internal 4K movie recording featuring full pixel readout without pixel binning in full-frame format
Wide range of professional movie functionality including S-Gamut3.Cine/S-Log3, new Gamma Assist Display, enhanced Zebra Function, Full HD 120fps recording and 4x/5x slow motion recording and full pixel readout without pixel binning in full-frame format
High-speed AF with enhanced accuracy in wide ranging scenes and advanced shooting functions
Sony today announced the latest addition to its award winning series of compact, full-frame α7 cameras with the introduction of the α7S II. Offering ultra-high sensitivity and wide dynamic range across the entire ISO range and 5-axis image stabilisation for greater shooting control, the α7S II delivers stunning image quality for photographers who shoot in the most challenging light conditions. Be it the brightest of mornings or darkest of nights, the α7S II enables new levels of photographic expression at whatever shutter speed you wish to deploy. The α7SII also incorporates a host of pro-style movie functions including the ability to shoot 4K video with full pixel readout and no pixel binning in full-frame format, making it an extremely appealing proposition for photographers and videographers alike.
The α7S II delivers an awe-inspiring sensitivity range of ISO 50-409600[i], thanks to the combination of its 35mm full-frame 12.2 megapixel[ii] image sensor and BIONZ X image processing engine. The sensor optimises the dynamic range across the entire ISO range and broadens the range of tonal gradation in bright environments and minimises noise in dark scenes meaning that it delivers impressive results even in the most extreme conditions. The upgraded image processing algorithm of BIONZ X maximises the sensor’s capabilities and improves depiction throughout the full sensitivity range with particular emphasis on the mid-to-high range. This means that the resulting stills and movies demonstrate extra-fine detail with minimal noise.
Video Master
The α7S II can record 4K[iii] movies internally in the XAVC S format[iv] meaning that content is wonderfully detailed. Because information from all pixels is utilised without line skipping or pixel binning, the camera can maximise the expanded power of the full-frame image sensor and produce 4K movies with higher image clarity and negligible moiré. Full pixel readout without pixel binning is also employed when shooting Full HD[v] movies which means that it collects information from approximately five times as many pixels that are required to generate Full HD[vi] and condenses the information to produce extremely high quality movies.
In a first for the α7 series, the α7S IIcan record 120fps at 100Mbps[vii] with full pixel readout without pixel binning in full frame format which can be edited into wonderful 4x/5x slow motion footage[viii] in Full HD. The α7S II also has the ability to shoot 4x/5x slow motion footage internally which can be immediately reviewed on the camera screen.
Video functionality has been further enhanced with new profiles; S-Gamut3.Cine/S-Log3 and S-Gamut3/S-Log3. These new profiles deliver wide dynamic range and colour correction is easier to perform. The α7S ll even offers impressive 14-stop latitude in the S-Log3 gamma setting. The camera also supports S-Gamut/S-Log2 which is very popular among cinematographers and videographers. Gamma Display Assist is a new function that allows users to monitor images or check focus when recording S-Log movies and the Zebra function has been improved for even greater control.
5-Axis Image Stabilisation
The new α7S II is equipped with the innovative 5-axis image stabilisation system that is proving extremely popular in the α7 II and α7R II cameras. The system corrects camera shake along five axes during shooting, including angular shake (pitch and yaw) which has the greatest impact on image quality and tends to occur with a telephoto lens, shift shake (X and Y axes) which becomes noticeable as magnification increases, and rotational shake (roll) that often affects night shooting or video recording.
Autofocus accuracy
The autofocus system on the α7S II has been upgraded and now offers 169 AF points for fast, precise focusing with greater accuracy.[ix] The power of the image sensor means that the absence of noise in images generated, enables the Fast Intelligent AF to detect contrast more easily and react speedily even in low-light situations (as low as EV-4), when it’s even tough to check with the naked eye. When shooting video, the AF performance is twice as fast as the predecessor model.[x]
Electronic Viewfinder
The XGA OLED Tru-Finder in the α7S II has been upgraded and offers the world’s highest viewfinder magnification[xi] 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 and 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.
User upgrades
A number of enhancements have been made to the look and feel of the α7S II to make it more user friendly, reliable and intuitive. Its magnesium-alloy body is both light and highly robust and the grip and shutter buttons have been re-designed so that the camera feels more natural in the hand. For situations when you just want to blend into the background, silent shooting mode can be activated for 5fps continuous shooting[xii] and reliability has been enhanced with reduced-vibration shutter movement.[xiii] The lens mount has been further reinforced to ensure greater resilience, particularly when attaching third party lenses and users can now charge the camera via a USB power supply whilst the camera is in operation, thus extending battery life. For greater comfort and safety, Sony is also launching the LCS-EBF; a new premium leather body case for the α7S II which is also compatible with the α7R II and α7 II.
The α7S II is also Wi-Fi® and NFC compatible and fully functional with Sony’s PlayMemories Mobile application available for Android™ and iOS™ platforms, as well as Sony’s growing range of PlayMemories Camera Apps, which add a range of fun creative capabilities to the camera. Learn more at www.sony.net/pmca.
The new α7S II full-frame interchangeable lens digital camera from Sony will be available in Europe in November 2015, priced at approximately €3,400.
[i]Standard ISO 100 – 102400, Expandable to ISO 50-409600
[x]Compared to the α7S, when shooting Full HD movies.
[xi]Amongst digital cameras. The viewfinder magnification is approx. 0.78x (with 50mm lens at infinity, -1m-1). As of date of press release, based on Sony research.
[xii]Speed Priority Continuous mode. Focus and exposure settings fixed at first shot.
[xiii] 500,000-cycle durability. According to Sony internal testing, with the electronic front curtain shutter activated.
Stay tuned for more info.
Convenience Features(details)
General
Camera type
Interchangeable-lens digital camera
Lens mount
E-mount
Image sensor
Type
35 mm full frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm), Exmor CMOS sensor
Number of pixels (effective)
Approx. 12.2 megapixels
Number of pixels (total)
Approx. 12.4 megapixels
Image sensor aspect ratio
3:2
Anti-dust system
Charge protection coating on optical filter and image sensor shift mechanism
[3:2 aspect ratio] 35 mm full frame L: 4240 x 2832 (12M), M: 2768 x 1848 (5.1M), S: 2128 x 1416 (3.0M)
APS-C L: 2768 x 1848 (5.1M), M: 2128 x 1416 (3.0M), S: 1376 x 920 (1.3M)
[16:9 aspect ratio] 35mm full frame L: 4240 x 2384 (10M), M: 2768 x 1560 (4.3M), S: 2128 x 1200 (2.6M)
APS-C L: 2768 x 1560 (4.3M), M: 2128 x 1200 (2.6M), S: 1376 x 776 (1.1M)
[Sweep Panorama] Wide: Horizontal 12416 x 1856 (23M), vertical 5536 x 2160 (12M), Standard: Horizontal 8192 x 1856 (15M), vertical 3872 x 2160 (8.4M)
Image quality modes
RAW, RAW & JPEG, JPEG Extra fine, JPEG Fine, JPEG Standard
RAW output
14 bit
Picture Effect
13 modes: Posterization (Color, B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R, G, B, Y), High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera, Soft High-key, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome, Miniature, Watercolor, Illustration
Creative Style
Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Autumn Leaves, Black & White, Sepia (Contrast -3 to +3 steps, Saturation -3 to +3 steps, Sharpness -3 to +3 steps) (Style Box 1-6 also provided)
Dynamic range functions
Off, Dynamic Range Optimizer (Auto/Level (1–5)), Auto High Dynamic Range: Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure Difference Level (1.0-6.0 EV, 1.0 EV step)
Color space
sRGB standard (with sYCC gamut) and Adobe RGB standard compatible with TRILUMINOS™ Color
Long exposure NR: On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 sec., High ISO NR: Normal/Low/Off selectable
Multi Frame NR
Auto/ISO 100 to 409600
White balance
Modes
Auto WB/Daylight/Shade/Cloudy/Incandescent/Fluorescent (Warm White/Cool White/Day White/Daylight)/Flash/Color Temperature (2500 to 9900K) & Color Filter (G7 to M7: 57 steps, A7 to B7: 29 steps)/Custom/Underwater
AWB micro adjustment
G7 to M7 (57 steps), A7 to B7 (29 steps)
Bracketing
3 frames, H/L selectable
Focus system
Type
Contrast-detection AF
Focus point
169 points (contrast-detection AF)
Sensitivity range
EV -4 to EV 20 (at ISO 100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)
AF modes
Single-shot AF (AF-S), Continuous AF (AF-C), Direct Manual Focus (DMF), Manual Focus
Focus area
Wide (169 points for contrast-detection AF) / Center / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) / Zone / Expand Flexible Spot / Lock-on AF (Wide / Zone / Center / Flexible Spot (S/M/L) / Expand Flexible Spot)
Other features
Lock-on AF, Eye AF, Focus lock; Eye-Start AF and AF micro adjustment (both only available with optional LA-EA2 or LA-EA4 attached), AF illuminator (built-in, LED type, range: Approx. 0.30-3m), AF ON
Exposure control
Metering type
1200-zone evaluative metering
Metering sensor
Exmor CMOS sensor
Metering sensitivity
EV -3 to EV 20 (at ISO 100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)
Metering modes
Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Exposure modes
AUTO (iAUTO, Superior Auto), Programmed AE (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed priority (S), Manual (M), Scene Selection, Sweep Panorama, Movie / High Frame Rate (Programmed AE (P) / Aperture priority (A) / Shutter-speed priority (S) / Manual (M) )
Scene Selection
Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur
Exposure compensation
+/-5.0 EV (in 1/3 EV or 1/2 EV steps), with exposure compensation dial: +/-3.0 EV (in 1/3 EV steps)
AE bracketing
Bracket: Single/Bracket: Cont., 3/5/9 frames selectable. With 3 or 5 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0, 2.0 or 3.0 EV increments, with 9 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1.0 EV increments.
AE lock
Available with AE lock button. Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Can be disabled from the Menu.
ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)
Still images: ISO 100-102400 (expandable to ISO 50-409600), AUTO (ISO 100-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit), Movies: ISO 100-102400 equivalent (expandable to ISO 100-409600), AUTO (ISO 100-12800 equivalent, selectable lower limit and upper limit)
Viewfinder
Type
XGA OLED, 1.3 cm (0.5 type) electronic viewfinder (color)
Total number of dots
2,359,296 dots
Brightness control
Auto/Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2)
Color temperature control
Manual (5 steps)
Field coverage
100%
Magnification
Approx. 0.78x (with 50 mm lens at infinity, -1 m-1)
Diopter adjustment
-4.0 to +3.0 m-1
Eye point
Approx. 23mm from the eyepiece lens, 18.5mm from the eyepiece frame at -1m-1(CIPA standard)
Display
Graphic Display / Display All Info. / No Disp. Info. / Histogram / Digital Level Gauge
Real-time image-adjustment display
On/Off
LCD screen
Type
7.5 cm (3.0 type) TFT drive
Total number of dots
1,228,800 dots
Brightness control
Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2), Sunny Weather mode
Adjustable Angle
Up approx. 107 degrees, down approx. 41 degrees
Display selector (Finder/LCD)
Auto/Manual
Display
Graphic Display / Display All Info. / No Disp. Info. / Histogram / Digital Level Gauge / Shooting information for viewfinder mode
Real-time image-adjustment display
On/Off
Focus magnifier
35 mm full frame: 4.2x, 8.3x, APS-C: 2.7x, 5.4x
Zebra
Yes (selectable level + range or lower limit as custom setting)
Electronically controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type
Shutter speed
Still images: 1/8000 to 30 sec., Bulb
Movies: 1/8000 to 1/4 (1/3 step)
NTSC: Up to 1/60 in AUTO mode (up to 1/30 in Auto Slow Shutter mode)
PAL: Up to 1/50 in AUTO mode (up to 1/25 in Auto Slow Shutter mode)
Flash sync. speed
1/250 sec.
Electronic front curtain shutter
Yes, On/Off
Silent Shooting
Yes, On/Off
SteadyShot INSIDE (image stabilization)
Type
Image Sensor-Shift mechanism with 5-axis compensation (Compensation depends on lens specifications)
Compensation effect
4.5 steps (Based on CIPA standard. Pitch/Yaw shake only. With Sonnar T* FE 55 mm F1.8 ZA lens mounted. Long exposure NR off)
Flash Control (with optional external flash)
Control
Pre-flash TTL
Flash compensation
+/-3.0 EV (switchable between 1/3 and 1/2 EV stops)
Flash bracketing
3/5/9 frames selectable. With 3 or 5 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 EV increments, with 9 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0 EV increments.
Sony α System Flash compatible with Multi Interface Shoe. Attach the shoe adaptor for flash compatible with Auto-lock Accessory Shoe.
FE level lock
Yes
Drive
Drive modes
Single shooting, Continuous shooting, Speed Priority Continuous shooting, Self-timer, Self-timer (Cont.), Bracketing (Cont., Single, White Balance, DRO)
Self-timer
10 sec. delay/5 sec. delay/2 sec. delay/Continuous self-timer (3 frames after 10 sec. delay/5 frames after 10 sec. delay/3 frames after 5 sec. delay/5 frames after 5 sec. delay/3 frames after 2 sec. delay/5 frames after 2 sec. delay)/Bracketing self-timer (Off/2 sec. delay/5 sec. delay/10 sec. delay)
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