Sony has began the standard late summer season/early fall, get-ready-for-camera-announcements sequence by asserting two new compact, full-frame mirrorless cameras and a brand new high-end lens.
Each cameras—the a7C II and the a7C R—are related in design, and like the unique a7C, are compact and light-weight (two options which are certain to enchantment to photographers who need to streamline their gear or need an easy-to-carry digicam for journey or avenue pictures). The 33-megapixel a7C II measures 4.88 x 2.8 x 2.5 inches (w x h x d) and weighs roughly 18.1 ounces. Equally, the 61-megapixel a7C R (R = decision) has nearly precisely the identical measurement and weight specs.
Whereas the EVF and LCD aren’t the best decision—a difficulty many had with the unique a7C—the EVF is brighter, and the LCD will get a slight bump in decision, so there’s at the very least a bit enchancment. IBIS has improved, too, as much as 7 stops.
Along with related bodily specs and design, the 2 new cameras make the most of Sony’s newest BIONZ XR processor, the identical because the Sony a7R. Together with the processing energy, each cameras additionally benefit from Sony’s glorious AI topic detection which incorporates folks, animals in addition to birds, bugs, vehicles, trains, and airplanes. Like the brand new APS-C a6700, the a7C II and a7C R can goal folks even when their eyes/faces aren’t seen because of the digicam’s potential to acknowledge human poses to determine folks.
Video choices have been up to date for the reason that authentic a7C was launched. Along with 4K/60p (over sampled from 7K and 6K for the a7C II and a7C R, respectively), customers have entry to S-Log 3 for 14+ steps of dynamic vary in addition to consumer upload-able LUTs and Sony’s signature S-Cinetone. Should you’re a solo shooter, you’ll love the digicam’s AI-based Auto Framing. Primarily, this function follows your topic and robotically adjusts the body to maintain the topic centered (albeit cropped) giving the visible impression that you’ve got an additional digicam operator. I’ve used it on the Sony a6700 and it really works completely. It’s additionally helpful for streaming or on-line demos. Faucet on an object by way of the Creators’ App in your good machine, and the main focus will transfer away from you and onto the item you’re demonstrating.
If the a7C R’s 61 megapixels is an excessive amount of for some shoots, there are smaller sized Uncooked codecs to select from. Or, if that you must go within the different route, try the multi-shot function that expertly combines 16 photographs for a 240+ megapixel file. You’ll must course of it utilizing Sony’s Imaging Edge software program although.
These cameras are an excellent step ahead for the a7C line and will likely be out there this fall for $2,200 for the a7C II and $3,000 for the a7C R.
Earlier than we log off, we’ve got to say, we’re much more excited in regards to the new wide-angle lens introduced together with the 2 cameras—the FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II. This full-frame G Grasp zoom includes a new optical design that delivers excessive decision all through the zoom vary. Search for a minimal taking pictures distance of 0.22mm together with speedy efficiency, quiet operation, and minimal focus respiratory. And, at 4.4 inches in size and 1.21 kilos, it’s actually compelling. Obtainable this fall for about $2,300.
For extra details about the brand new cameras and zoom lens: www.sony.com.
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