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- 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
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Another leap at the top
The α1 II empowers photographers to achieve exceptional results with ease, offering a stunning 50MP resolution, AI-driven subject recognition autofocus, and blazing-fast continuous shooting. Designed for professionals, it streamlines every step of the process—from capture to delivery—ensuring unmatched efficiency and creative freedom. |
A fusion of leading technologies delivers overwhelming performance
The 50.1-megapixel full-frame Exmor RS™ sensor generates an incredible amount of data, which Sony’s BIONZ XR™ engine processes seamlessly in real time. Enhanced by an advanced AI processing unit, the camera delivers precise subject recognition across a wide variety of scenarios. These cutting-edge technologies work in harmony to capture challenging subjects with stunning detail, blackout-free viewing, and continuous AF/AE tracking at speeds of up to 30 fps. |
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Advanced AI processing unit for high-level subject recognitionThe α1 II is equipped with a dedicated AI processing unit that enhances subject recognition with remarkable precision. Using human pose estimation, it accurately identifies people and extends its capabilities to animals, vehicles, and even insects. This advanced technology significantly elevates Real-time Recognition AF, Real-time Tracking, and overall autofocus performance, ensuring unmatched reliability across a wide range of scenarios. |
Human eye recognition improved by up to approximately 30%Experience Netflix like never before. Sony and Netflix have collaborated to create Netflix Adaptive Calibrated Mode, delivering studio-quality visuals tailored to your space. The brightness seamlessly adjusts to your room's lighting, ensuring an exceptional viewing experience every time. |
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A wide variety of subjects accurately recognizedThe camera now recognizes a broader range of subjects for both photos and videos, featuring a new [Auto] mode that intelligently selects the optimal settings. Animal recognition has improved by approximately 30%, with added support for detecting the eyes of smaller animals. It also reliably tracks the eyes, heads, and faces of pets like dogs and cats. Bird recognition has seen an impressive 50% enhancement for even greater accuracy. |
High-speed continuous shooting at full 50.1 MP resolutionCapture every moment with high-speed continuous shooting at up to 30 fps, all while maintaining full AF/AE tracking at an impressive 50.1 MP resolution. With up to 120 AF/AE calculations per second, the camera ensures precision in every frame. Enjoy blackout-free shooting with an uninterrupted viewfinder image, offering a seamless, natural framing experience as if viewing the scene with your own eyes. |
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More control over timing to capture decisive momentsPre-capture ensures you never miss a moment, retroactively recording events that happen before you press the shutter, all without sacrificing resolution—even at continuous shooting speeds of up to 30 fps. With adjustable recording time options and a Continuous Shooting Speed Boost for temporary burst speed increases, these features work together to help you capture every critical instant effortlessly. |
Extraordinary detail with approximately 50.1 effective megapixelsSony’s advanced G Master lens lineup pairs seamlessly with the 50.1 MP Exmor RS image sensor and BIONZ XR processing engine, delivering stunningly detailed, lifelike images. Even when using APS-C mode or cropping to APS-C size, the high pixel count ensures an impressive 21 MP resolution, maintaining exceptional image quality in every scenario. |
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Selectable RAW image size and qualityCapture compressed RAW images at blazing speeds of up to 30 fps. For added flexibility, Lossless Compressed RAW, JPEG, and HEIF formats are available in M and S sizes, delivering consistent pixel counts in both full-frame and APS-C modes. This ensures effortless mode switching without compromising resolution. |
High sensitivity, low noise, and wide dynamic rangeDesigned with professional feedback in mind, the noise reduction technology ensures exceptional clarity without compromising image detail. This allows confident shooting of indoor sports at mid to high sensitivities. Additionally, the wide dynamic range of 15 stops at lower sensitivities delivers smooth, natural gradations for lifelike results. |
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Consistently accurate exposure and colorExposure and color reproduction are notably improved compared to the α1, with exposure optimized for detected faces in stills and movies, and exposure stability improved by approximately 20% even when the face is backlit, over-illuminated in sunlight, or not facing the camera. White balance is accurate even for subjects in shade. |
Optical 5-axis image stabilization achieves 8.5-step performance at the centerEquipped with a high-precision image stabilization unit, advanced gyro sensors, and optimized algorithms, the system delivers an impressive 8.5-step stabilization at the center and 7.0-step at the edges. This ensures sharp detail even during handheld shooting. When paired with compatible lenses, the synchronization further minimizes blur, particularly at telephoto focal lengths, for unparalleled stability and clarity. [1] Yaw [2] Roll [3] Pitch |
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Composite RAW modes for lower noise and higher resolutionTwo advanced composite RAW shooting modes enhance your creative possibilities. **NR Shooting Settings** combines 4 to 32 RAW images into a single, full-resolution image with remarkably low noise, even at mid to high sensitivities. **Pixel Shift Multi Shooting** captures 4 or 16 pixel-shifted images and composites them into an ultra-high-resolution masterpiece. Both modes utilize Sony’s **Imaging Edge Desktop™** application for seamless compositing on your PC. |
Real-time Recognition AF for moviesReal-time Recognition AF utilizes advanced AI-based human pose estimation technology that recognizes and tracks not just eyes, but body and head position for human subjects with high precision. The range of subjects recognized with AI assistance, for both movies and stills, has been expanded relative to the α1, and now includes birds in movies for example. Other subjects are acquired and tracked in real time by processing color, pattern, and spatial data. |
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High-resolution 8K/4K recording for impressive realism4K (3840 x 2160) movies can be cropped and edited from 8K source footage with overwhelming resolution from 8.6K oversampling. 8K 4:2:2 10-bit XAVC HS recording with optional Full HD proxy is available, as are 4K recording in XAVC HS, S, or S-I formats in full-frame, or Super 35mm oversampled from 5.8K with full pixel readout and no pixel binning. XAVC S-I allows recording at up to 600 Mbps for outstanding image quality. |
High frame rate recording at up to 120pCapture stunning 4K video at up to 120p directly in-camera, with the ability to playback in up to 5x slow motion for dramatic effect. The **Slow & Quick Motion (S&Q)** mode simplifies playback at slow or fast speeds right in the camera. For even greater flexibility, Full HD recording at 240 fps enables up to 10x slow motion (at 24p), perfect for creating dynamic sports videos. An intuitive frame rate setup menu makes it easy to select the desired frame rates for your creative vision. |
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Better S-Log matching with Cinema Line camerasThe S-Log3 gamma curve enhances tonal gradation from shadows to mid-grey, offering exceptional control over dynamic range. With a minimum ISO of 800 and an expanded range of 200–640, it provides versatility for various lighting conditions. Compared to the α1, detail reproduction has been refined, making it easier to match S-Log3 footage with output from Sony’s cinema cameras. Additionally, user LUTs can be imported directly into the camera for convenient previewing. |
Stable, high-level video shootingThe camera offers versatile stabilization options to suit various scenarios. In **Active Mode**, the precision stabilization unit works with gyro sensors for enhanced stability, while **Dynamic Active Mode** adds electronic stabilization, delivering up to 30% more effectiveness for smooth recording—even while jogging. **Auto Framing** utilizes AI to track and crop subjects, dynamically adjusting the composition for optimal framing. Meanwhile, the **Framing Stabilizer** ensures the subject remains consistently positioned within the frame, even when the camera operator is on the move. |
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Breathing compensationFocus breathing compensation reduces focus breathing when shooting movies. Sony’s Clear Image Zoom technology automatically maintains angle of view through focus changes. Breathing metadata can also be used with the latest Catalyst Browse/Catalyst Prepare/ Catalyst Prepare Plugin software application during post production. |
Features for smooth focusingAF Assist for temporary switching to manual focus, focus peaking display, and AF transition speed and sensitivity settings all help the user when shooting movies. Focus Map overlays a visual depth-of-field map on the live view display. Real-time Recognition AF, Real-time Tracking, and Focus Area are now available during digital zoom and Clear Image Zoom operation. |
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Flexible LCD monitor positioningThe 4-axis multi-angle monitor offers flexible positioning for optimal viewing in both horizontal and vertical orientations. It can tilt upward by about 98°, downward to the camera back by 40°, and rotate a full 180° sideways. The hinge is both discreet and durable, ensuring smooth adjustments. The large 3.2-inch display features a 2.1 million dot resolution, is touch-sensitive, boasts a wide color gamut, and is specifically designed for clear, vibrant outdoor visibility. |
Advanced grip hold and ease of useThe improved grip ergonomics ensure comfortable and stable shooting over long sessions. A C5 custom button has also been added, and the grip design is replicated for prolonged vertical shooting with the optional VG-C5 Vertical Grip, which additionally offers extended battery life over the previous model. |
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Supplied charger charges two NP-FZ100 batteries in 155 minutesThe included BC-ZD1 quick charger can charge two NP-FZ100 batteries simultaneously in about 155 minutes when paired with an AC adapter supporting USB PD (Power Delivery). This charger is perfect for events or other situations requiring continuous operation over long durations, ensuring you always have power when you need it. |