Sony Alpha 7S II Body
12.40 Mpx, Full frame
Product rating for Sony Alpha 7S II Body
A fine indie camera
Let me start off by saying that this is a great VIDEO camera. Although it's advertised as a photo camera, the A7Sii really shines while capturing video.
If you go the extra mile and pair this to a Atomos Shogun Inferno, then you have an indie filmmaker's starter pack — it is that good.
Obviously you need to spend money on good glass, but this thing is a low light beast. You can shoot fantastic video under the darkest conditions and it's usable — really impressed by it.
Battery consumption is an issue. Although it is shipped with two batteries, I purchased an additional 10.
The photo quality is great, but the resolution isn't. You're better off with an A7Rii if you want photos.. but don't forget that the A7Rii is not like this one when it comes to video.
Pro
- Recording in 24fps with the XAVC S 4K codec is good for most uses. Pro users will love the Atomos.
- Recording in 120fps with the XAVC S HD codec is great in 1080p.
- It's very, very, very light.
- It's great in low light
- The ability to record in 24, 30, 60 and 120 fps in 1080p
- The ability to record log footage
Contra
- It **KILLS** batteries
- The menus are long and slightly complicated; you need to spend time with them
- It (only) records, in 4K, up to 30fps