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Sony has announced the Alpha A7 II, the fourth model in its lineup of full-frame mirrorless cameras and the world’s first full-frame camera to offer a five-axis image-stabilisation system.

The 24.3-megapixel camera is built around a 35mm Exmor CMOS sensor, and uses a redesigned autofocus system which Sony says is up to 30% faster and 1.5x more accurate tracking subjects, compared to the original A7.

The big addition though is the five-axis anti-shake, which, according to Sony, lets users shoot hand-held with shutter speeds up to 4.5 stops slower than normal. Users can monitor the corrected image in real-time on the camera’s LCD screen or in the OLED viewfinder, allowing for fine-tuned framing and focusing even when using a telephoto or macro lens.

Also new is the addition of XAVC-S video recording (as well as AVCHD) which offers Full HD video at a high bit rate of 50 Mbps, while S-Log2 gamma function preserves a wider dynamic range for editing and grading.

Other key features include: 5fps continuous shooting; tilting 3-inch LCD screen (1,200,000-dot resolution); built-in Wi-Fi and NFC; magnesium alloy body; and an ISO range from 100 to 25,600.

The A7 II (ILCE-7M2) from Sony will be available in Australia from mid-January 2015 with a recommended retail price of $1999 (body only).









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