Sony a7C II Mirrorless Camera with 28-60mm Lens (Silver)

The black Sony a7C II takes the sleek profile and full-frame sensor combination of its predecessor to the next level. It enhances resolution, autofocus, in-body image stabilization, and video capabilities while maintaining its compact, all-day, everyday form factor.

**33.0MP Exmor R CMOS Sensor and BIONZ XR Processor**
At its core, the Sony a7C II features a 33MP full-frame Exmor R CMOS sensor paired with the powerful BIONZ XR processor. Together, they deliver impressive capabilities: 10-bit 4K video at up to 30 fps and a continuous shooting rate of 10 fps with AF and AE, whether using the mechanical or electronic shutter. The back-illuminated sensor structure elevates resolution without compromising sensitivity. With an ISO range of 100-51200 (expandable to ISO 50-204800), the camera excels in low-light conditions with minimal noise and a broad dynamic range.

**Video Recording**
The Sony a7C II caters to videographers and content creators with a rich set of video features:

– Capture 10-bit 4:2:2 video in the advanced XAVC S-I format at bitrates up to 600 Mb/s.
– Enjoy full-frame 4K recording at frame rates up to 30p, 4K at 60p with a Super35 crop, and full HD recording up to 120p, all with 1:1 pixel readout and no binning.
– Record expressive 4x and 5x slow-motion videos at 120 fps, suitable for both 30p and 24p playback.
– Slow & Quick (S&Q) mode permits precise 4K video recording at user-defined frame rates from 1-60 fps and Full HD from 1-120 fps, allowing time manipulation for creative storytelling.
– Benefit from over 15 stops of dynamic range with S-Log3 and S-Gamut3.Cine gamma curves, enabling seamless post-production integration with other Sony Cinema Line cameras.
– Utilize S-Cinetone for distinct color rendition and lifelike skin tones, akin to Sony’s professional Cinema Line cameras like the VENICE. This profile ensures natural mid-tones, soft colors, and precise highlight control.
– Apply Creative Looks during recording to set the desired mood and reduce post-processing.
– Create and apply custom LUTs and presets for accurate on-set monitoring and previewing on the camera’s monitor, EVF, or HDMI output.

**AI-Powered Autofocus and Image Stabilization**
The Sony a7C II incorporates an AI processing unit to elevate autofocus and image stabilization, ensuring smooth operation and clarity under diverse shooting conditions:

– With 759 phase detection points in stills mode and 495 points in video mode, covering 94% of the image area, subject recognition and real-time tracking are bolstered by AI.
– An innovative autoexposure algorithm, Human Pose Estimation, enhances overall exposure accuracy by 20%.
– The AI processor improves auto white balance, aiding performance in challenging lighting conditions.
– Autofocus capabilities include focus bracketing for up to 299 images, precise low-light focus accuracy down to EV -4.0, focus breathing compensation, autofocus assist, focus mapping, and focus peaking during autofocus.

**Vlog-Friendly AI-Enhanced Framing**
Additionally, the AI Processing Unit recognizes and tracks subjects during video recording, adjusting the frame to keep the subject prominent, simplifying challenging camerawork. This tracking can be customized within the frame, with adjustable speed and sensitivity at your fingertips.

**Image Stabilization**
With an astounding seven stops of shake compensation, the camera’s pixel-level 5-axis optical image stabilization system counters five types of camera shake during handheld stills and video shooting. The AI Processing Unit optimizes communication between the camera body and lens, ensuring stable framing before the shot. This empowers users to confidently employ any lens, even adapted ones, for critical imaging without the risk of blur from camera shake.

**Advanced Rendering**
For still photographers, the a7C II offers an extensive array of color renderings and compressions to optimize image quality and storage management. This includes the introduction of the High Efficiency Image File (HEIF) format, with options for Compressed and Lossless Compressed when shooting raw. The AI Processing Unit aids in achieving improved exposure results in Auto mode, making algorithmic adjustments for skin tone, backlit situations, and white balance. The same Creative Looks presets available for video are also accessible for stills, with the added ability to create user-defined configurations featuring eight adjustable parameters. For pristine stills viewing when tethered to select monitors and TVs, the a7C II introduces a dedicated stills-oriented Hybrid Log-Gamma mode, delivering precise dynamic range in a 10-bit HEIF format.

**Body Design and Connectivity**
The camera features a front command dial for enhanced control and speed. It supports USB output for streaming, facilitating full-frame 4K video at 30 fps. Built-in 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi enables instant image sharing on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, allowing direct online sharing to social networks, via email, and to cloud storage platforms. Integrated 3.5mm headphone and microphone ports provide greater audio control during video recording. The 2.36m-dot OLED electronic viewfinder delivers a high-resolution, .70x magnification means for eye-level monitoring, including a dedicated 120 fps mode for smoother tracking of moving subjects. The side-opening, vari-angle 3.0″ 1.03m-dot LCD touchscreen accommodates high, low, and front-facing angles. The camera accepts the high-capacity Z battery rechargeable lithium-ion battery and can also be powered via USB.