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The following opinions have been automatically translated with Google Translate.  | sent on November 25, 2023 Pros: Sensor, file machinability, price, dynamic range, viewfinder, tropicalization. Cons: Battery, lack of joystick, slow and sometimes inaccurate AF Opinion: This wonderful "old lady" still does very well today, taken to join the 6600. It churns out spectacular rows of motif x which I decided to shoot it again (only x landscape and portrait). With a cost of about 1000 euros you take home a queen that offers excellent recoveries, beautiful colors and very good high iso rendering. In addition, its viewfinder is really good. . Its flaws like all sony series 2 are af slow which in some cases is inaccurate, the batteries you have to bring a couple of spare because they don't last anything and the lack of the joystick (present on R3) . In conclusion, if you are low on money or want a second body with exceptional quality, this camera will never disappoint you, not to take of course if you need a responsive and fast af. |
  | sent on September 14, 2023 Pros: Sensor - File Quality - Price - Dynamic Range - Recoveries Light/Shadow - Weight - Dimensions - USB Charging - APS-C Mode - Steadyshot Cons: Autonomy - Autofocus sometimes uncertain - Ergonomics - Single memory slot - Buffer - Slow operation Opinion: Owned for just over 2 years and about 8000 shots, in my case point of "Entry" in the Mirrorless system migrated from Nikon D810, at the beginning I had many doubts but a few outputs were enough not to regret the old kit where I had twice the weight to take for a walk, the sensor allows so much, in fact even at the time of the debut of superior there was very little or almost, Overall really a great body but still immature from some points of view, accustomed to the old Nikon I had to get at least 3 original batteries + 1 third as a backup to keep up with what I did on Nikon with 2 batteries, the autofocus in situations with little light sometimes uncertain, ditto in face detection, ergonomics can be improved especially in the grip area (too thin and angular), using bracketing for landscapes you feel the weight of the file on buffering that becomes very slow, but the biggest flaw is the single SD slot that in case of anomaly sends all your photos up in smoke. Overall, however, I would buy it again, with subsequent models have solved all the "gaps", still today as a quality / price ratio is a machine that still has a lot to offer, I found myself very well with the steadyshot on the sensor, very convenient charging via USB and APS-C mode that does the crop directly in the room, I recently replaced it with the R IV. |
 | sent on January 18, 2022 Pros: Price of used in 2021-2022 from entry level, but in the hand you have a hyper professional body; fantastic sensor, stabilized and backlit; medium-high iso noise (up to 2000) practically non-existent, which for a 42 mpx machine is not obvious; AF in line with the type of machine, remember that it was born for landscapes, architecture, still life et similia, you can not expect it to have a reactive AF like A7 III or A7R IV; much closer in settings to the A7 III than to the A7 II; build quality; silent shooting; thanks to the customizations you have the opportunity to sew it on; possibility to shoot in APSC mode and to use apsc optics on an FF body; charging via USB Cons: Very personal and for the price it has today I would call them only vices of Sony youth, but still: battery life, but not original cost very little and are super light; single slot, but it is very personal, not working on it for an amateur photo that does not stress the SD the single slot is not a big problem; Buffer, but as mentioned above it is not a machine for action; Single AF not very convincing; EVF dated, but usable without any problem. A big flaw, which unfortunately has only been solved with A7IV by Sony, is the sensor always discovered when the machine is turned off. Unfortunately, therefore, the sensor gets dirty very quickly Opinion: I find it hard to understand those who complain about heavy Raw, if you want lighter and more malleable files stay on rooms with less resolution! Surely such heavy files need a lot of GB of space and adequate hardware to process them, but these are things you should know when buying jewelry like this machine. The machine is amazing, usable everywhere, robust and well built, I use it mainly with a 20mm Tokina and with a 135mm Itorex with Minolta MD connection. The colors he returns with the latter are fabulous, warm and super pleasant. It obviously needs serious and well-built optics, 42mpx do not forgive with cheap or poorly assembled optics. The possibility, but like all mirrorless, of being able to pre-visualize the shot, even in BN, helps you to practically never make mistakes and to focus on your style or your moment. Do you want to shoot in BN and contract on the scene? you do. Do you want colors? you do. It's crazy! For those who want to learn photography in depth, this is an incredible machine that from all the possibilities, the more you know it and the more it returns incredible emotions. The AF is very respectable, if used with Sony or Zeiss lenses it is very precise and fast, obviously it is not an A9, but it was not born for this either. Perhaps the only weak point is the single AF. The ergonomics for me are fantastic, it will be that I have very thin and tapered hands, but to hold in my hand it is always perfect and well balanced. Even after hours of use, coming from a D7100 that after 10 minutes hurt the wrists, it does not even seem to have it in hand. The weight then, if compared to an SLR, is unparalleled. This machine with a fixed optics not too bulky becomes a jewel practically pocket-sized, something that for SLRs is unthinkable. Unbeatable value for money nowadays. On JPEGs I can not pronounce myself, I always use it in raw uncompressed and gives the best of itself, if you get a photo wrong here it is only the photographer's fault, the camera allows you to do everything. I always try to post-produce at a minimum and to have as much as possible the shot as I would already like it while shooting, but in case of error the RAW it produces allow you almost any correction. The fact that it then has 42mpx allows you to crop a lot and without seeing any drop in quality. It goes without saying that you crop from FF to APSC and shoot with a 20mm the ratio between the planes does not change, even if the lens becomes a 30mm, but doing so with a single lens you can afford more shots. The same goes for the crop phase in post production. If I went back, I would take her back with my eyes closed. The only thing that maybe will make me change it will be, when it has a much lower price than now, the new A7IV. Possibility also to make videos, obviously it is a photocentric and not videocentric camera, which means that it is a camera that also makes videos, not a camcorder that also takes photos as sony's A7S series can be, but in any case it does not disfigure even in those small souvenir videos that you want to do on some occasion. Charging via usb very useful. If you deactivate all the various aids such as HDR and the like, it is a machine that in Manual is great. Taking it to use it only in the car does not make much sense, but it is still a personal choice. It already has all the connectivity you need, such as WiFi, NFC and more, for many it can be a significant advantage. Raw to jpeg files weigh a lot and therefore allow you to make even very large prints. Overall it is from 9.5, for the 10 obviously the next ones are better and therefore it would be unfair to vote it with the maximum. Definitely super recommended, obviously if you have in mind what kind of photography you want to do |
 | sent on December 01, 2021 Pros: Size, image quality, shadow and light recovery Cons: Battery, file writing to card, buffer Opinion: At Christmas they are 4 years old that I own this little gem. I had been walking around it for a long time then for my 50 I made myself this gift. Purchased mainly for its size and for the possibility of using vintage optics of any kind. I had, and still have, a 5DmIII that I use much less right now but that always has its why. The difference in shadow recovery is abysmal. As I said, its size makes a big difference. With Voigtlander 40 f1.4 lens you practically put it in your pocket. I have always traveled for work in countries such as Thailand, India and going around with Canon does not go unnoticed. I also realized that shooting in manual, as we did a few years ago, makes you stop, think about the composition, think about the depth of field etc. and I realize that I take photos that I like the most. Moreover I am not one who takes 30 photos on the same subject for which 5FPS are enough for me but what is certainly terrible is the writing time of the card. Finished the buffer you have to stop and wait too long before shooting again. The battery drains very quickly even if you do not use it (I always compare it to today's Smartphones compared to the old Nokia that never discharged). Fortunately, the batteries are small (more than the rolls were) and above all (it was one of the first machines to allow it), you can charge it in any situation, bringing with you a Power Bank or from the cigar lighter of the car. The only thing to watch out for is the power button. Several times it happened to me that I had the car in a backpack and when I went to get the car the battery was dead because it had turned on inadvertently. For me, given the cost of the used, it is a great toy. https://www.flickr.com/photos/tatino967/ |
 | sent on December 01, 2021 Pros: File quality, dynamic range, build quality, devalues very little Cons: Battery life, menu, single slot and connectivity Opinion: Almost perfect machine if it were not for the cons mentioned by me (and many other users). I am in doubt whether to switch to a7iii or even fuji apsc, but about Fuji the thought goes away immediately because what I recover with Sony I will never be able to do with Fuji (shadows on all). Also worth mentioning iso tightness but with some optics in particular in my opinion, with Sony optics, zeiss no problem! Honestly my only doubt is about battery life for everything else I can overlook. Colors not like Fuji but they settle easily. |
 | sent on November 17, 2021 Pros: Sensor, file quality, build quality and now affordable value for money. Cons: For my use none. Opinion: Now I own the A7III and the A7RII and I would like to dedicate to them this quote from a song by Lucio Battisti: "Now I am quiet Like a duck on the lake Now I am paid, Finally in limbo Of my suffering and new maturity" My maturity leads me in the first place to accept my limits, without trying to overcome them by constantly changing camera body flattered by the sirens of new applied technologies that despite being really avant-garde I would not know exploit. If you do not feel pleasure already in the mere possession of a prestigious "last model", this machine is beautiful and is complementary to my other A7III. As already mentioned by others before me, excellent MF and AF, superb RAW image quality workable great, and also the JPG is very pleasant. |
  | sent on November 17, 2021 Pros: Fabulous sensor, build quality, excellent viewfinder, very affordable value for money especially now that it is used around € 1000 or a little more including batteries. It's like buying a Ferrari for the price of a small car! Cons: For me no cons. I still own a Nex7 equipped with APSC optics, which always uses the same light and inexpensive batteries and I must say as an amateur landscaper, that I have never felt so much the problem of their durability ... I always have some spare ones with me, but I rarely had to replace them. Opinion: Purchased used recently I replaced the SonyA7II, which already satisfied me, with this Sony A7RII ... I must say that after the first shots I was amazed by the quality of the files. I tried to shoot both in Raw and in extrafine and, with great satisfaction, the jpeg files also proved to be excellent. The lens I mainly use is the Sony 24-105mm F4 OSS zoom and, thanks to Juza's tests, also the superlight Samyang 18mm F2.8 AF that I find excellent and adequate to the wonderful sensor of this mirrorless. I tried to crop some files over half and the quality always remains surprisingly high. With this model we are at levels of excellence and I think it can also stand comparison with the new productions much more expensive, even at Sony and, if there are any defects, they are favorably balanced by the high performance that you are able to obtain. I think I'll keep this car forever! Rating 9-10 |
 | sent on September 06, 2021 Pros: Sensor, compactness of the system (with fixed lenses not extreme), excellent electronic viewfinder, very efficient MF, excellent AF (at least for those like me who do not use it for sports photos or birdlife) very convenient Q/P ratio Cons: From the ergonomic point of view and the usability of the menus I used better. Others against, for my way of photographing, I do not find Opinion: Amateur photographer for 50 years; of cameras (between analog and digital) I used quite a lot. I used for years analog SLR cameras before and digital later and in all frankness I must say that I do not regret them. A bit of nostalgia perhaps for the old mechanical and great respect for the digital SLRs that still perform their task perfectly but since I started trying the Mirrorless, well I no longer wanted to go back. The Sony A7r II I currently use is, as I can tell.... Exaggerated! For the kind of photography I usually practice (landscapes, street and portrait) it is perfect. The sensor, as many have already written, produces images of the highest quality. I compare this camera to the car I own; is a hybrid car with a high-performance mixed propulsion system (one endothermic engine and two electric motors). It is a car with a double personality: I travel at reduced speed consuming very little fuel, or when for example I want to complete an overtaking safely I can push decisively on the gas to have (thanks also to the instantaneous torque developed by the electric motor) a rapid acceleration. Well, this Sony is a bit like this: very powerful in RAW at full resolution when needed but with the possibility of reducing the file size saving memory, without losing too much quality. I use it with a very compact 45mm and I feel very comfortable; I have a system of the highest quality, rather versatile and very light that I think soon to integrate with a good wide angle bright but not too heavy. I put everything in a small thinkTANK bag (I can also fit a Flash and a small tripod) and I move easily without too many impediments. This camera, equipped with three fixed lenses of good brightness, will be able to have its say for a long time to come; I am more than convinced! |
 | sent on March 10, 2021 Pros: Fantastic sensor, infinite dynamic range, precise but not very fast autofocus, great EVF Cons: Battery life, absolutely horrible menus, lack of lossless compression on raw Opinion: Mainly used for landscaping and portraits is an excellent camera, the sensor is something formidable (thanks to the high resolution) and allows pp recoveries that are still comparable with much more modern cameras. The autofocus is precise but not particularly fast, good construction. It consumes quite a bit of battery, but with the cost of compatible batteries it is a relative problem honestly. The real flaw ultimately is usability: menus are something obscene, complicated and cumbersome and in my personal experience this results in less fun while shooting (I wonder if any of sony's UX designers have ever fiddled with any fujifilm...). Also on this model in particular it is not possible to use the RAW compression function without going from 14 to 12 bits of color depth... |
 | sent on January 20, 2021 Pros: Sensor, autofocus (not like A7III or A9 but still superior to many other machine bodies), Cons: Ergonomics and battery life, things solved with sony's next series. Maybe even high ISO noise, but after all it has 42MPX, so you know Opinion: My first FF and my first mirrorless at the same time, sold now to switch to a higher model. What to say, a gorgeous car. The raw they churn out are certainly heavy (I recommend compressing them with the function in the room), but they can be croped and modified endlessly. Getting used to the mirrorless system has not been as difficult as many describe it, and has brought considerable advantages, especially the electronic viewfinder. The only flaws: ergonomics (considered a flaw only after trying the Sony A7III) and battery life, which forces you to always have a couple of reserves. |
 | sent on October 20, 2020 Pros: Build quality, spectacular images thanks to the backlit and stabilized 42mp sensor, extreme ease of hand sealing, really remarkable value for money Cons: For me widely forgivable given what it offers in relation to price, however we can say: battery life, single slot Opinion: For now I use with adapted Sigma ART, Nikon AFS G + AI and Olympus OM lenses, then with manual and automatic maf using for those AF a Commilte adapter that works excellently. At first I was hesitant whether to take it or not, since rIIi and rIV have already come out (but at very different prices). I assure you that it took little to remove any doubts. With enormous pleasure I rediscovered the pleasure of being able to do well without autofocus. That alone would, of course, be enough for me to justify the expenditure. My old and beloved manual maf optics (Nikkor AI and Zuiko OM) are chirping to be able to return to say theirs. Autofocus with original optics (which I really don't care about at this point) I haven't tried it yet, when and if I take an original AF lens I'll update this review. The merits and defects read them above, needless to repeat. It is a machine of absolute substance, which will say its for many years to come, that 42mp sensor (in fact the same as the rIII) stabilized and backlit is its strength because it allows really remarkable performance in every situation |
 | sent on April 30, 2020 Pros: Sensor Cons: Typical of first and second generation A7xxx Opinion: After almost a year of intense use of this machine I can express my opinion. I say that I only do street and portraits set therefore, both the pros and cons, should be seen from this point of view. I really like the sensor and the files it produces. Even in jpg gives me what I need without having to complicate my life with very heavy raw and very long pp. 42mpx are not always necessary, indeed in my field they do not really serve. But they give me a chance to crop how much and how I want and still have a Mr. File. The APS-C mode function is very useful because it still produces 18mpx files and therefore each fixed lens becomes a small zoom as needed. THE ISO management is not mind-blowing but it is still good given the density of the sensor. The dynamic range is very good and keeps you in line with the other A7xxx. In general it is a slow machine. Not very fast the Af. Not very fast writing files and not very fast operation in general. Being passionate about manual lenses I had regrets and exaltations with this machine. The 42mpx sensor undermines some manual targets (and not only) that less powerful sensors gave me great satiation and with this instead show all their limits. The only manual lens that gets excited with this machine is my fantastic Zeiss ZM Distagon T.35mm f1.4 with that and the sensor of the A7rII I discovered new horizons!!! Many complain about battery life. For me it's something not to even take into account and I laugh when I read such comments. The batteries are so small and light that keeping a couple of spares in your pocket does not bother you and to replace the battery takes less than 10 seconds. So what are we talking about??? I and I had Sony A7 of the first and the secinda generation and in this A7rII I see the same flaws as the others. Ergonomics, slowness, operation etc. Having never tried any third- or fourth-generation Sony A7s, I can't say if the defects listed have been fixed or belong to sony DNA. Overall a good machine but not absolutely perfect. For the genre that I do and for the files that give me instead I can say that I will hardly change it! Vote 9 MS |
 | sent on January 31, 2020 Pros: Overall build quality, sensor quality and available functionality Cons: Poor battery life, single memory slot and AFC management Opinion: Purchased in early 2020 to complement it with the Nikon D810, I must say that the files it churns out are even better than those that the D810 produces both for the ease of processing and for the quality that they have especially at high ISOs. Also used with the Commlite Pro V6 adapter, it allows me to use all my Nikon G optics with performance almost similar to the original. It's definitely not a machine suitable for sports photos or photo hunting, for these uses there are definitely better performing machines. The AF works very well even at low lights and with native optics there is also the functionality of eye AF. Used with both native optics and adapted optics, it churns out extremely sharp rows especially in landscape photos and portraiture. It can be used quietly as an all-round camera even in travel reporting. Because I chose Sony instead of the Nikon Z7, because in the face of similar performance, I have a more mature system, with a greater choice of native optics and which today is located at much lower cost than the Z7. Having to use optics adapted with similar performance, you might as well use them with an adapter towards a more mature and complete system. |
 | sent on October 24, 2019 Pros: File quality, high iso hold, dynamic range, compactness and lightness, stabilization, viewfinder Cons: Improved ergonomics, poor autonomy Opinion: I don't think it's the extraordinary quality of the files coming out of this 42 mpx full frame sensor. The jpeg is already excellent, from the RAW come exceptional results, even from the compressed, stratospheric and beyond the common needs from the uncompressed RAW. I preferred it to the Sony A 7iii for the greater definition, the best sight and because it uses the same batteries as the A 6000, which I use as a 2nd body, which I stocked. If we add the 4k filming capabilities, the stabilization in the room and the price at which you can currently buy, I would say that it is difficult not to consider it a good purchase. And then, what do you want me to tell you, I seem to go out with an analog reflex of the 70s for size and weight, and this is absurd precisely because they have taken off the mirror and the pentaprism! |
 | sent on October 23, 2019 Pros: Raw quality, resolution, solid, reliable, fantastic sights, high iso, shadow/light recovery in Raw, endless "empty" shutter button. Cons: Raw from over 80MB for photos, buffers not up to par even for individual photos, battery life, AF in low-light, shot noise, Opinion: I've been using this machine for many months now, and I can only talk about it more than well. It has its small flaws but nothing tragic, most criticize the Sony menu but did not understand that those cryptic menus will be set only to set the machine body the first times, because after just use the shortcuts and function keys to recall quickly the most used functions, and in particular the functions at the bottom that you see in the viewfinder and in the display are totally customizable for photo or video use just JUST customize that little panel, done this in the menu you will not enter it almost more. There are tons of settings suitable for any user. Video side I do not use it , but I did a few tests just to see this 4K super-35 at 100mb/s and I must say I exclaimed woooooow when I saw the video on monitor. That said, the machine body gives a breathtaking feeling, once taken in hand you feel with how solid and insanity has been built, the sensor has a dynamic range from fear , an example: I took a photo for an indoor baptism with 2 flashes , but having the trigger with dead batteries I do not start the flash and underexposed shot of at least 6/7 stop (I had the eyes of the baby in focus looking at me curious, a wonderful shot ) I almost knocked down the flash, nothing I go to the PC Open PS and I open the Raw file. I'm just telling you that I've raised the exposure to about 6 stop and the file not only doesn't have any kind of grit even in the low lights but it maintains a resolution and a fantastic detail ( tamron 28-75 2.8 ) and the photo looks taken with the correct exposure. Absurd guys, I was really stunned. One thing to get used to is the shutter button that doesn't have the end of the ride, that is, it doesn't do the classic CLIC. Sony says it was made to reduce the micromove even more. Next, burst unusable because of the ridiculous buffer (ridiculous is a compliment), but since it's not a photojournalism machine I don't care that much. Autofocus is the best in AF-C, precise and fast, eye-af also fast and always accurate, ridiculous battery (I use battery grip for convenience having big hands and zoom goals). It holds the iso well , I took up to 10,000 in an event in almost dark conditions and the grain had not spoiled the photo, although it was very accentuated, in this really low light situation the AF gave me not a few problems but it was dark dark. Scary Raw file, very detailed, very workable and 42 megapixel you want more? It is perfect for any use (non-sporting) wedding ceremonies etc. I will switch to the R4 when prices drop. A monstrous machine anyway. |
 | sent on July 08, 2019 Pros: Sony a7RII, the top of the top: Resolution, features, autofocus, the first backlit FF, Color old mold... Cons: Well, apart from the batteries, ISO, and af, the real cons are the cryptic menus and the buffering of writing on the cards... Then the rest doesn't matter Opinion: Everything was said, but just everything about this camera. A Machine that I looked for, wanted, and in the end I have it with me since March 2017. After a first approach in the world Full Frame, mirrorless and Sony (owning for four and a half months the a7SII and a year a reflex canon), I definitely step into this world thanks to this camera taking advantage of what not only my way of doing photography (which always comes before the equipment) but also for what the camera offers the photographer its true technological and visual potential. I must admit that I found my death with both the a7RII and the a9 the following year. But what struck me about this camera? The resolution. It must be said that I know very well the whole R series of the alpha 7, in 2016 I took the R mk1, but I immediately sold it because of a yield not up to expectations due to the presence of the filter passes optical bass. But with the R2 I discovered an immediate felling, establishing a close bond between me and the camera. The yield is better than the first, and amazing, for me, higher than the R3. You can see the crunchiness of the 42 mpx already at a glance, which with the R3, there is but slightly lower than the younger sister. Despite owning the a9, the machine from the best af in the world to the same/or higher than the D5 and 1DXII, the autofocus of the R2 I appreciate it much more for what it can do. Ok every now and then some slight uncertainty in some situations of different lights does, but thanks also to the new sony optics with the XD Stepper Motor (always SSM) and also those that are coming out (in addition to the batis and art of the sigma), in addition to the fact that this is the first ff retro illuminate af is accurate and accurate. On the ISO estate I do not unbalance much, it is true that already the noise is visible at 3200, but it is compensated very well, which can be snapped even at ISO 6400 and only in exceptional cases at 10000 iso (max limit) and paradoxically, the ISO seal is better this than version 3. Does anyone say the sonys have a bad color? well it depends, I personally like me (don't ask me how structured the color of the R2 is that I have not understood anything yet). I find beautiful features or apps on the machine like the rangemeter (although I never use them). Beyond the usual aspects that have been said on this camera, the defects are never lacking, apart from the various limits of the batteries that burn in an AMEN! (well I have 3 and I just need it), of the ISO estate, better than the R1 but we are still far from the new models (e.g. a7III), some limitations of the af that is there but nothing alarming. But the real cons of this machine are the somewhat complicated menus (better to set the machine in English) and the limit of buffering writing on the cards. This is a serious problem because it takes longer to subscribe to files, especially on gusts of 5fps with the risk of losing photos especially if taken on non-performing SD cards or pieces. Always pay attention to the boards and the machine. But then for the rest little matters, because if you appreciate everything it has to offer and accept its flaws, you ask me if it makes sense to buy this machine in 2019? I answer YES. Personally after the a9, the a7RII is the best camera ever made by SONY, best ever of the 5ds and 5dsr and other brands that have a resolution of more than 30/40 mpx. It could be the true maturity of the system itself because here they had to insert a more durable battery, a more efficient af (although on this machine is great and even more) and an extra board, as well as in the presence of a joystick. OK that's too much what I wrote, I know. But said by a fool like me, this camera I love her much more than the R3, that despite the improvements introduced in the third body, will never have the character of the younger sister... BIG SONY |
| sent on May 29, 2019 Pros: Fantastic image quality, exterminated amount of customizable keys, compatible with almost all lenses on the market, also not Sony, high ISO, dynamic range Cons: Menu ergonomics, battery, buffer Opinion: It's my first full frame body. I find it an extraordinary machine, it produces very high quality files even in difficult conditions. Holding on to the other excellent ISO. The dynamic range is wide, recovers in the shadows with some ease. JPEGs are fully usable if you don't want to develop the raw. In spite of the large dimensions it transmits a certain feeling of solidity on the whole. The 42 megapixel stabilized sensor also allows you to crop without losing too much detail. Basically it's like having an Extender 1, 5X virtual insertable with just the press of a button. The ergonomics of the menus is however improved, some options are hidden for good. Also the buffer is a bit ' an Achilles ' heel of the machine, not being particularly fast in writing as well with cards from 95mbs (about 2.5 seconds to photo), which leads to prolonged waits for storing long bursts of photographs. |
 | sent on April 04, 2019 Pros: Focus peaking effective, extraordinary sensor at the edges. The app., good video stream. Cons: Snap Button on grip, unusable Italian language. Opinion: Abnormal User, I do not use autofocus optics, I make a few poses in an output. I had an A7 first series beyond the sensor fills up so many functional little things. The menu is similar as a structure, very full of functions. There are also strange functions, except in Italian where the abbreviations seem to come from Aramaic or Goto. I Do not like the shutter button on the grip, in my opinion although it has grown L, grip, have the button there, instead of the back makes the grip worse. I Still do not love the center viewfinder but now the eyepiece is more comfortable for those who have lenses to view. Of the sensor has been said all in good, I noticed that on my favorite lenses (the 28 with non-retrofocus schemes). For Videos I was surprised always remains a camera that makes video, then uncomfortable and with its limitations, but the great resolution allows the crop in super35 with no compromises on the resolution peaking does its duty even without external monitors, the zebra is improved and There are a few settings for the look and grading. Appreciable the charge from USB (sin is a micro) even while shooting, which does not excel the durability of batteries. |
 | sent on January 01, 2019 Pros: Weight, size, quality, mpx, speed, dynamic range. Cons: Life of the single battery Mane I have 4 and since they weigh little the problem is almost superfluous. Opinion: To go from a gx80 to this monster was a pleasure. I shoot with the Sony 12-24mm and I'm absolutely happy with it. Even the most pushed crop is sharp and I have never had any problems with hotpixels. The dynamic range is remarkable, a small beast. The autofocus has never disappointed me but I can only speak from Landscsta. The advice. |
| sent on October 18, 2018 Pros: Excellent image quality in a compact body, top ergonomics and very intuitive menu, excellent finishes; Practically infinite possibility of coupling the most varied otticche Cons: I don't know Opinion: A compact camera out but rich inside. You have the ability to tailor this camera to your creative and working needs. A body to be discovered, very flexible but requires some time and experience to be able to fully exploit the creative and qualitative possibilities of this body. You can also connect the camera body to a computer and use it in the studio with the controls directly from the monitor. A very flexible machine in use and with the 42MP sensor gives you unsurmountable details with an almost non-existent noise level even with the use of very high ISO for this price range. Not to mention the possibility to adapt a range of optics virtually infinite as long as you find the right adapters. Menus and commands quite intuitive with easily sliding pages. What about, a handyman camera body with a wide range of customizable and creative adjustments. Excellent image quality returned to us by the equipped sensor. |
 | sent on October 15, 2018 Pros: High quality files, stabilized sensor, AF quite valid and precise Cons: Battery can be improved, usual menu sony, missing 1 cm in height. Opinion: Spectacular machine, the only feature that misses you is a really very fast AF then it would have been the Top. however, the AF remains valid and fruibeasy in most cases, as for all Sony mirrorless is better in AFC than in Afs. Always as for all Sony mirrorless is missing that inch more in height to have a more comfortable grip, it easily resolves with an L-bracket from €20. The battery is definitely improved, and in fact in Series 3 has been enhanced. The super sensor (among other things bsi) of which it is equipped requires high quality lenses, better if Fixed. Using it is really great, sometimes a little slow on the ignition but then it makes you forgive Everything. |
 | sent on July 26, 2018 Pros: TOP image quality, silent shot, AF great Cons: Battery life, questionable RAW compression, slow Opinion: Surely it is an amazing machine, slow to ignite, but after it becomes a pleasure. Immense step forward compared to the A7 basic version, unfortunately not exploitable in the workplace (delicate, unergonomic, AF to forget). The resolution is hallucinating, a machine quietly usable for huge prints. The BSI sensor also allows you to go without fear with the ISO (provided you are aware that the noise on the bokeh is already seen at 1600 ISO), as opposed to the previous very dense machines that had the problem of very small pixels (here solved to point with the back Sensor illumination). So little to do, regarding the sensor and the direct image quality, currently on the market to see differences (even here not so pronounced) you have to climb the medium format Fuji (I do not consider Hasselblad that price is out of category). To date 2018 I do not recommend the version after A7RIII for the few improvements made. The completely silent shot inherited from A7S is very useful when you are photographing in macro or in silent environments. Of course you have to associate a lens that focuses silently, if not is useless. Downsides (if we want to call them) are a rechargeable battery life (which resolves to €20 compatible with charger exploitable with any micro-USB), and files of inhumane size. Unfortunately the compression of the RAW offered by Sony kills the file, and is not usable (some online test videos). So for those who have a serious computer there are no problems, but for those who are not a geek and not have a good monster, may arise big problems. On average, RAW files range from 80 to 90 MB, and when you work with TIFF, the situation becomes worrying. The AF is very, very satisfactory. To give an example, it makes usable sigma art canon mount, which on Canon 5d Mk 3 \ \ 4 were really unreliable. Other great acclaim at Sigma that produced a truly incredible adapter. Even the super tele work, albeit with some reserve (Canon 400 F 5.6 L works well with AF on center point, of course not chase the bikes on the track, but even there I have not deepened that much). Usability side is really fantastic. A mountain of customizable keys, a hundred different settings that will excite the geeks. Certainly will be the nightmare of the now 50 year olds who started with film, but compared to Canon we are on two different universes. In conclusion for the current used price of 1300 \ \ 1500 € is an absolute BEST BUY. The image quality is at the top, the optical park is immense (all Canon L series, all Sony, the new fantastic Samyang, the Sigma Art both Mount Canon and just directly FE, even Nikon with a new adapter that seems to offer similar performance to Canon, Leica, Voigtlander), usability is fantastic. What else do you need? |
 | sent on June 04, 2018 Pros: File quality, weight, materials, aesthetics, resolution (which could also be a cons) Cons: Resolution (which could also be a pro) battery life, SD flap quite fragile and easy to accidentally open tucking or pulling it out of the bag Opinion: I wanted to try absolutely a Sony A7 body, I was geared to take a a7ii to flank it with my Nikon kit and see how and if they could coexist, taking advantage of a Sony day at my retailer, I was presented an opportunity to take the R2 with a Full-bodied cashback from Sony and I took it along with Samyang Af35 F 1.4. From the moment I mounted the optics and I did some shots for testing in the house I realized that the machine was a little gem of technology and performance, already having a Sony A6000 I was already accustomed to the menus not really clear and then after having hacked u Little I have set it according to my needs. On the field, at a ceremony, I found myself shooting more with Sony than with the usual Nikon without any problem, the Samyang is a wonderful lens from the value for money at the moment unbeatable in my opinion, very fast fire silent and precise, Practically out of focus zero shots.. Everything beautiful? Not everything.. For 800 shots about I used two batteries plus a third that at the end of the job was at 70% but given the cost and encumbrance is not a big problem, except that you have to make enough attention to the fact that you arrive at 30% my original Sony download pretty A faster and you run the risk of blocking maybe at an important time, the raw (ARW) are boulders of 42/45 MB (using the raw compressed) and you have to take into account from the point of view of hardware endowment, but in the face of these small inconvenience files that re Stituisce are a spectacle, deep lavorabilissimi, engraved.. In short, a show, for a more accurate evaluation I reserve to work again in some event to test it on more than one occasion, but at the moment I'm very satisfied with the purchase, maybe never abandon Nikon but I think this machine will be able to Rest in the bag on more than one occasion |
 | sent on February 04, 2018 Pros: size, resolution, materials, aesthetics Cons: non-touch screen, lenses often too big in comparison to the machine body, electronic shutter Opinion: Amateur review, absolutely non-technical: I come from a beautiful 5D Mk III, with 24-105mm f/4 L, which I had longed for. But then I fell in love with street photography (now it's a fashion, we're falling in love with several) but the Canon was too cumbersome for this genre. So I joined her with an Olympus E-M10 Mk II with Panasonic 25mm f/1.7, to leave the Canon at home. After a year that I neglected the 5D3 I decided to sell both and switch to Sony a7R II, with the Zeiss Sonnar 55mm f/1.8, taking advantage of the price drop due to the release of the new model (a step that turned out to be economically painless because I did not have to add a hundredths, indeed: I advanced 30 euros!). In conclusion, the a7R II is Beautiful! The files are superb, on the same level as the Canon, even better! And I never leave her at home. Once you've customized the keys, you've got everything at your fingertips. It's really amazing. I solved the problem of batteries that last little, and I solved it soon: I have six. What I had read about this mirrorless here on Juza, but also on other sites, it's all true. You can't not fall in love with it. Of the Olympus I miss the touchscreen thanks to which I decided on the fly the focus point, but by updating the firmware to version 4.0, the wheel up/down/sin/right is activated to move the af wherever you want and remains on this feature until you turn it off, even if you turn off and turn the camera back on! (Just assign, to one of the function keys, the entry "mess. Standard Fire" from Menu "custom settings," page 7," impost. Person. Keys"). And I don't miss Canon at all. I was afraid of regretting it, I confess, but it didn't go that way luckily. I'm so happy! To those who want to do the same thing, I reassure you: do it! ;) |
| sent on September 22, 2017 Pros: Compactness, constructive quality, great feel of touch. Bestial sensor, operating speed, precision, image quality. Cons: Battery. Opinion: I was presented with the opportunity to buy this car at a ridiculous price (after selling my Dx kit) and I could not resist it. rnThe car is really great in everything, beautiful to see and touch, great grip, great videos, great photos and great hold on iso. At 25600 ISO, the car performs well, allowing you to make great night shots without a closed diaphragm stand. This machine allows you to make very sharp trimmings while maintaining high quality. The files are very heavy and for this you need a good computer if you want to do post production. rnConsider this machine to those who want extreme quality and size, as long as you build a kit of fixed and light optics. For example, my kit: 35 2.8 + 50 1.7 + 85 1.8. |
 | sent on May 02, 2017 Pros: Sensor - Dynamic range - stabilization - Construction - Viewfinder - Customization Cons: Battery - General Software Speed ??- messy Menu Opinion: I do not know what to add to what has already been written by friends who have preceded me, I returned to the FF after a little happy experience with Olympus and here I found the Nirvana. Excellent construction, stratospheric sensor, with stabilizing my old vintage lenses (in honor of the true thing possible on Oly), for my genres I found a file so heavy, but workable as I had never seen in a car that All in all, remains compact, even more weighty than the A7R that made me approach the world of Sony. In coupled with the Zeiss 55 1.8 I have to wipe my eyes every time I open the pictures in LR, crazy crap, great wi -fi with smartphone app for remote snapshot and great downloadable apps from Sony Play Memories; It is true, you pay for it, but for long exposure it is very useful when you forget or you do not want to buy an ND.rn. The most important thing about life is the battery life, unfortunately who comes from the reflex world has to put the Heart in peace and acquiescencestay at least 3-4 batteries, preferably original. The speed of the machine utlizzo despite an improvement over the precendete "R", is still not a war and as for the menu lightning must make us the hand, over time you can find everything. I hope that with a software update is added a "My Menu" as the A9, would solve many headaches. |
 | sent on February 20, 2017 Pros: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO A LANDSCAPE. (WEIGHT FILE DYNAMIC RANGE ISO RETAIL RECOVERY) Cons: FILE OF THE TIMES ENORMIrnDURATA BATTERY Opinion: PASSED BY CANON 5D MARK III A SONY A7RII EQUIPPED WITH ZEISS LOXIA 21 MM F 2.8rnLA MACHINE PERFECT FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO HAVE LITTLE WEIGHT ON YOU YET THE OPPORTUNITY 'TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OFFERING THE MAXIMUM MERCATO.rnNATURALMENTE ALWAYS SPEAK TO LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHER. rnGAMMA DYNAMIC MANAGEMENT RETAIL RECOVERY ANYTHING. A REAL MONSTER IN EVERY WAY. rnrn |
 | sent on January 29, 2017 Pros: Sensor stratospheric from all points of view even if there is to really get the hang of in efficacernTiraggio PPrnStabilizzatore minimum which allows the use of any optical via meccanicornPossibilità adapter to mount optics Nikon and Canon maintaining all automatic (with appropriate adapters) rnBestione of focus easy manual Cons: Menu incomprehensible and disordinatornLimitazioni software depending on the optics mounted or ways of lavorornRitardo reality / EVF still limitanternScarsissime AF performance with little lucernLogica really absurd AF Opinion: Technology runs, where are we? RnrnLa old school wants SLRs are the top for quick use. Architecture necessary, given that the image focal plane there is a film, trall'altro, should not be lit up to the time of the click. The focus then should be done by moving the focal plane away, or better yet deviandolo.rnrnLa digital technology 'tells us that it is not necessary to hold the sensing element in the dark. And the latest innovations can bring the phase detection sensors, those normally used on the SLR, within the sensor immagine.rnrnLa speed of the digital video codec also allows to have a replica of the image captured by a sensor on a monitor (ocular or rear display) with extremely contenuti.rnrnSulla paper delay times so we have cameras without mirror (mirrorless) so the technique theory tells us: rnrnPro: rnrn no position error between the AF sensor, and the sensor immaginern opportunityà to combine in the AF algorithms both the information of the phase sensors that of contrastorn display in "real time" as well as the image would be captured at the click (for both framing that for exposure) rn possibility of having camera bodies with draft (distance between sensor and bayonet coupling optics) extremely ridottornrnContro: rnrn needs enormous amounts of energy to keep constantly active imaging sensor and monitor during the increasingly inquadraturern image sensor lit with risks surriscaldamentorn sensor phase detection necessarily very smaller than those installed on the SLR, so much less sensibilirn amount of data to be processed in real-time great having everything taken by the image sensor instead dedicatirnrn sensors rnrnSulla practice, however, where we are? My curiosity to amateur geek has also resisted too, in the end I gave in and joined to my Nikon D750 a Sony A7R2.rnrnPer me SLR most voted reportage (the D750 is able to focus in incredible condition and very quickly, as well as having a high-performance sensor), and mirrorless fullframe more evolved (the A7R2 is the only one backilluminated a sensor, a myriad of phase sensors distributed over most of the frame) .rnrnMa manages the A7R2 to keep readiness pace and speed of D750? rnrn [spoiler] NO! Obvious. [/spoiler]rnrnPerò..rnrnSono Almost the same age (the Nikon presented at the end of 2014, Sony in mid-2015), both of which are about to be replaced with the new generation (as they like to say that all "is the best ever" .. and would like to answer "thanks to ..."). Then what? is still investing on the old reflex system, or you risk the longer wheelbase of the leg with the new technology? rnrnVediamo a little step by step. I have used for a report to a wedding, and these are my impressioni.rnrnhttp: //www.danardi.net/public/blog/foto/tecnica/con-specchio-o-senza-specchio-reflex-vs-mirrorless-d750-vs-a7r2-per-la-fotografia/2016/12/ |
 | sent on November 16, 2016 Pros: Resolution, stabilized sensor, dynamic range, high ISO Yield, EVF viewfinder, Swivel Screen, Manual focus, size (compared to a DSRL), possibility 'to charge the battery via USB cable without removing the battery from the camera, construction and robustness , customizable buttons, Grade 'general files. Wi FI easy Cons: cluttered and unintuitive menu, AWB with the green trend (easily editable), A single memory card, RAW uncompressed files enormous, jpeg files very improvable, burst, balance with big FF optics. Opinion: I took the Sony A7rII 'cause I wanted a lightweight alternative to the outputs on the road without the sobbarcarmi 1DxII or other 5D. In the end if one uses the Canon optics with the adapter and no 'then you save a lot in terms of weight and size. Sony and 'very funny if you use the "Leica" manner. Portraits, street, landscapes are his world. The ideal and 'use it with manual lenses,' cause I found it very easy and intuitive to the grounding system manual focus, and the electronic viewfinder and 'really good. The soft keys help to make up for a menu really done bad and disorganized. I took this machine primarily for one reason: to take pictures with the optical superluminose and exploit the stabilized sensor and quality 'at high ISO: why another world, the files are fine and up to 3200 ISO file and' high quality '(meaning they do not see that and' to ISO 3200). Besides the files are also great, but of course we understand that the photo is not 'been made in the 100 iso.rnDuratathe battery and 'limited, but there are two supplied batteries, and charging and' facilitated by USB. |
| sent on June 08, 2016 Pros: excelled sensor, rubostissima, stabilized, rescue extrafine, remote shutter release and control of smartphone Cons: consumes battery heats up a bit, it weighs a lot Opinion: I dreamed with a nice sacrifice came into my correto photo, taking the place of a6000 aps-crnrndevo say that has a resolution and an incredible definition of lenses as the SEL50f18f makes like I had on a Zeiss, the stabilizer helps but unfortunately is not performing as integrated optical version of aims, it must be said, however, that works well when combined with slow themselves stabilized by dividing the "work" on certain axles and then by mounting such a SEL2870OSS the result is quite extraordinary a person with Parkinson's could take pictures as if it was on a tripod:) rnrnla battery has a short life but just bring the escort and the problem is solved, I tried to take pictures with high iSO in particular situations, and I must say that not condivito these extreme values frankly to make decent pictures you should cmq never exceed 6400 because inevitably end up with photos "dirty" up to 3200 iSO, the result is eccezionalernrnconsaiglio to keep it offline and monitor theeggermente off to give 15 minutes of life in more than autonomiarnrnsebbene you can do I advise against the use of optical APS-C because the power of queso sensor 42mpx is cut just 19mpx !!!! and to make a comparison a simple and inexpensive a6000 makes it much, much piurnrnuso this sony with Tamron 150-600 and Samyang lenses macro as well as with some sony including precisely the new 50 1.8 yield macro thanks to 42mpx and sensitivity by results very soddisfacentirnrnper normal use I prefer automatic only on the timing and often in full manual (also because of the same lens Samyang MF) rnl'AF is ok but sometimes on tamron pissed me off because of the slowness and lost several fledglings here on the lake ... |
 | sent on April 14, 2016 Pros: Sensor quality, dynamic range, stabilization of 5-axis, ability to use any optical (EVEN LEICA M was time !!!!) Cons: Battery, AF (for those who use it) not great as speed, slow to open raw files on Mac uncompressed Opinion: Leica M240 and optics with focus shift that made me go crazy. Tarata an 'optical to f2.0, already at f 4.0 in front focus .... Proven Sony A7RII with Summicron from 28 to 90. Result: data back and purchased the Leica mirrorless with even another perspective. Files incredible, especially with raw uncompressed, precision of focus that I had with the rangefinder (see above), exceptional dynamic range, possibility of crop notevole.rnCon various Summicron 50 I (the focal I prefer) the photos are truly unique. The magic of optical Leica? He remained unchanged, plus other benefits that this "small" mirrorless can give me |
 | sent on March 29, 2016 Pros: Sensor quality, dynamic range, stabilized sensor, ability to use any perspective, even APSC with crop Room (19 mp in APSC) focusing precision manual AF with lenses Canon almost as fast as that of a 5D MKIII. Cons: AF remarkable for a mirrorless but not up to that of an SLR. I always have to bring at least two spare batteries! Opinion: I joined the outfit Canon FF initially with A7 to use my Pentax M lenses of 40 years ago. The first thing that struck me is the quality and workability of the files that I obtained. With a Commlite adapter (80 € approx) I began to also use my Canon lenses, but with poor results, in fact I used to focus using manual and auto. I replaced with a A7II that more stabilized sensor and better ergonomics, but still the AF with Canon lenses was very slow, so I decided to change it with the current A7RII. That is, a different sensor even more powerful! I tried to push myself up to ISO 12800 by freehand-night and some positive evidence to 25600 ISO, up to these levels it seems to me that if the cables as if not better than A7s (another cliché debunked, but who says that increasing the megapixel decreases sensitivity!). Finally an AF that works with the latest Canon optics (not all ...). Using a pair of optical Sony / Zeiss, 55 f1.8 (great !!) and a 28 f2.0 (cheap but good quality, highly recommended) plus some fixed bright Voitglander with Leica M attack and a series of optical vintage that give me the satisfactions. They are waiting for the new Techart adapter ring that should make it possible to focus when focus automatically with Leica M lenses and attack with my old Pentax. Used to the Canon menu initially I had a little difficulty in setting the A7RII, but after some time of use, there are no more secrets. Coming from SLR with a powerful autofocus as the 6D or 5D MKIII (do not know the Nikon world, but I think it's the same thing) these mirrorless initially leave you blown away, do hard work to keep up with the development backlit fire or subjects with little contrast, then when by dint of focus in manual understand the logic of 'AF can decrease the percentage of error. I want to emphasize once again the quality of this sensor, which for me has solved me a few annoying problem I had with the C sensorsanon, and not just the opening of the shadows, but the remarkable workability of the raw files. A tip that I can give to those who want to disrupt their dowries reflex because too heavy, this room only weighs about a pound less than a 6D so if you continue to use the optical zoom does not lightens anything! If instead one considers the possibility of using the luminous fixed (eg with optical attack leica M and optical vintage) then the saving in terms of weight and dimensions it becomes remarkable. |
 | sent on January 10, 2016 Pros: Sensitivity, dynamic range, stabilized sensor, video, viewfinder with real-time display and fire, easy adaptability of Canon lenses. Cons: Not suitable for sporting pictures or photographic safari because of inaccurate tracking. The battery runs out quickly. Marking of focus outlines inaccurate. Opinion: I replaced my old Canon 300D with Sony. I was looking for files with ample opportunities for post-production, and found them. The files are usable and editable up to 25600 ISO. The ISO 102400 can be used almost exclusively in black and white. rnGli electronic aids in the viewfinder in addition to previewing the picture as it will be taken, allow the full manual shooting: perfect for photos reasoned. This is the real advantage of the mirrorless. It's as if the camera scattasse 30-60 photos per second, showing real-time viewfinder, and adding markings that show exposure errors. With the shutter button is as if selezionassi the desired photo. The number of my shots, his already low, fell further by the absence of scarti.rnLa focus with my Canon lens works well thanks to Metabones (I have a 17-40 F4L and a 85 f1.8 ). I purchased in addition to the Sony 70-200 f4 G and 24-70f4 Sony-Zeiss, then resold for inadequate quality in favor of a series of fixed (Sigma35 Art, Sigma 180 macro, Samyang 14, all in Canon version of Metabones) .rnLa dynamic range allows you to photograph in the most contrasting situations, and soften unwanted shadows. The pictures at night with artificial light spots, or those in full sun with sharp shadows, are the situations that avail themselves of this miraculous sensor. The ability to define in clear room ISO (ISO invariance) translates into excellent opportunities for intervention. rnL'associazione focus on sensor, stabilization and shutter semielettronico, it allows to obtain sharp images free from camera shake or microsfasamenti of focus. The thing is important, given the resolution elevata.rnNella my Italian pack had two batteries with two chargers (for the camera and wall). |
| sent on September 17, 2015 Pros: Stabilizer in the body, shot less noisy. Cons: Slow autofocus in low light, weight and size larger than the last. Opinion: A7r I own, I bought a7rII, but are a bit 'skeptical of this new machine, I saw the test (Imaging Resource "Comparometer") and I saw for myself, that overcoming the ISO 1600 is much noisier than the previous a7r , then I see that the auto focus has not changed much, that is, in low light does not read well. As for the battery, on YouTube, I unpack the machine and take out two batteries included, plus the battery charge, perhaps they are the packages that go out of Italy ?, in Italy the damage with a single battery charge and without the charger, then you are forced to use the car to charge the battery and it takes five hours to charge, then for five hours, unless you have the spare battery remains blocked, and it is a car that costs more than double the a7r. Regards Francis. |
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