Sony Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Body Only - ILCE7CM2/S

Sony Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Body Only - ILCE7CM2/S

Sony Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Body Only - ILCE7CM2/B

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33.0 megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor 

Delivering excellent image quality in both stills and movies, the α7C II’s 33.0 megapixel Exmor R™ CMOS image sensor marks a significant step-up from its predecessor. The enhanced AF performance and improved noise reduction are supported by an impressively wide 15-stop dynamic range. 

 

Advanced BIONZ XR™ engine 

The advanced BIONZ XR processing engine delivers up to eight times more processing power than its predecessor. It minimizes processing latency while boosting movie and still image processing power, achieving natural gradations, realistic colour, low noise, superior image quality and fast menu response.

 

AI processing unit for advanced subject recognition

The α7C II is equipped with an AI processing unit that can handle significant amounts of data, enabling more accurate recognition of subjects and recognition of a wider range of subject types. 

 

Consistently accurate exposure and colour 

The new high-powered BIONZ XR processing engine works with an advanced AE algorithm to detect the skin area of faces and adjust exposure accordingly for both stills and movies. This achieves consistent exposure control even in challenging shooting conditions when the subject is backlit, in shadow, over-illuminated in direct sunlight, or not directly facing the camera. It also produces more natural human skin tones and sky and foliage colours. 

 

Realize your vision with Creative Look 

Set the visual mood with Creative Look, which offers 10 customizable presets so you can capture the world the way you want. The presets can be used as they are or eight parameters can be adjusted, including contrast, saturation, and shadows, allowing you to create instantaneously shareable stills and movies in-camera without the need for post-production editing. Customized Creative Look settings can be stored as Custom Look selections for later recall and use. 

 

Selectable RAW image sizes and quality 

Lossless RAW image compression provides efficient compression for smaller file sizes with no loss in image quality, enabling the camera to shoot up to 27 frames in continuous bursts. There are three lossless-compression image sizes to suit any application, and a Light image quality selection that generates less data is provided for JPEG and HEIF images. 

 

 S-Cinetone™ for a cinematic look

Utilizing the same colour science from Sony’s highly regarded Cinema Line, S-Cinetone delivers natural mid-tones that are essential to healthy-looking skin tones, plus soft colours and gorgeous highlights. 

 

Advanced 10-bit 4:2:2 video encoding

In-camera 10-bit 4:2:2 recording is available when using Long GOP or All-Intra compression, making it easier to achieve smooth, natural gradations during editing and colour grading. 

 

Log recording with LUT previews 

The α7C II boasts an S-Log3 gamma curve that emphasizes gradation characteristics from shadows to mid-grey (18% grey), achieving 14+ stops of latitude. S-Gamut3 and S-Gamut3. Cine colour gamut settings are also provided. You can also apply a custom LUT (Look Up Table) to the camera’s monitor image while recording with a Log gamma curve, providing a preview of how the footage will look after processing. 

 

Full pixel readout without binning for 4K movies 

Thanks to its full pixel readout capabilities, the lightweight α7C II can record 4K movies with outstanding resolution and quality, delivering natural gradations and beautiful colour reproduction. The Super 35 mm mode allows 4K 60p/50p recording with smooth, natural-looking capture of fast-moving subjects.

 

Human pose estimation for more accurate subject recognition 

With its innovative AI processing unit, the α7C II can accurately recognize human movement. Human pose estimation technology recognizes not just eyes, but also body and head positions with high precision, enabling it to lock onto and track a subject facing away from the camera or with their face partially obscured. 

 

Reliable recognition of a wider range of subjects 

The α7C II features a powerful AI processing unit, capable of human, animal, bird, insect, car/train and airplane recognition. Animal recognition now recognizes the eyes of some grazing and small animals, in addition to the eyes and heads of dogs, cats and similarly featured animals. It can even recognize these animals when their eyes are obscured from view. The camera also comes with bird recognition, enabling it to pinpoint the eyes of a variety of bird types, as well as recognizing birds’ heads and bodies.  

 

Tenacious Real-time Tracking

The α7C II boasts greatly improved subject recognition, offering higher reliability in a wider range of shooting situations. Specify a subject and half-press the shutter button to prompt the camera to start tracking, leaving you free to concentrate on framing and composition. 

 

AI-based Auto Framing for movies 

Using AI-based subject recognition technology, the Auto Framing feature automatically crops for optimum framing when shooting movies. Even when the camera is mounted on a tripod, the framing is continually adjusted so that the recorded footage looks like the subject was being followed by a camera operator. Accurate tracking is possible even when the camera is being operated remotely via the Creators’ App on a smartphone.

 

Breathing compensation for consistent angle of view when focusing

With the breathing compensation function turned on, the α7C II employs Sony’s original Clear Image Zoom technology to suppress focus breathing, enabling professional-quality rack and refocusing. Breathing metadata can also be used with the advanced breathing compensation capabilities of the latest Catalyst Browse/Prepare Plugin software during post-production. 

 

Active Mode image stabilization supports handheld movie shooting

Hand-held movie shooting got even smoother with the α7C II’s Active Mode that provides enhanced image stabilization. A precision image stabilization unit, advanced gyro sensors, and an optimized image stabilization algorithm work together for exceedingly smooth, stable movie footage.  In addition to this in-body stabilization, compatible lenses with their own built-in image stabilization coordinate with the camera body for highly effective control, delivering more stable footage, even when shooting while walking. 

 

Advanced 5-axis and 7.0-step image stabilization 

Handheld shooting for stills got even better, thanks to the α7C II’s high-precision image stabilization unit, advanced gyro sensors, and optimized image stabilization algorithms that effectively correct camera shake, achieving 7.0-step stabilization. Compatible lenses with built-in image stabilization combine with improved synchronization between the body and lens to provide even more stable framing.  [1] Yaw  [2] Roll  [3] Pitch

 

Wide-area, high-density AF offers speed and precision

The α7C II achieves notably improved AF performance through the immense processing speed and power of the BIONZ XR engine and updated algorithms. It uses up to 759 phase detection points in a high-density array that cover approximately 94% of the image area when shooting stills, enabling it to recognize your subject even when they only occupy a small area of the frame. 

 

Continuous still shooting at up to 10fps with AF/AE tracking

The α7C II’s mechanical and electronic shutters allow continuous shooting at up to 10fps, or up to 8fps in live view mode, making it easier to capture the most photogenic moments and expressions, even with moving subjects.

 

Accurate AF in low EV –4.0 light 

Equipped with the latest AF algorithms, the α7C II achieves high AF precision down to light levels as low as EV –4.0 in AF-S mode (ISO 100 equivalent, F2.0 lens). It also includes a Focus Priority mode that provides more reliable AF in low light or when using smaller apertures. 

 

Metadata facilitates editing workflow

Metadata embedded in recorded footage can be used by Sony’s Catalyst Browse/Prepare/Prepare Plugin software, significantly speeding up post production, allowing for more accurate correction during editing, and providing a more efficient workflow. Shot marks can be easily added to clips during or after recording to mark favourite takes or scenes, allowing you to quickly locate them during playback in the camera or editing with compatible software. 

 

2.36 million-dot (approx.) XGA OLED electronic viewfinder

A 2.36 million-dot (approx.) XGA OLED electronic viewfinder with 0.70x magnification delivers high resolution and contrast for clear viewing, even in bright sunlight. The finder frame rate can be set to [High] (120fps), twice the normal frame rate, for a smooth viewfinder image with minimum display motion blur when tracking and shooting moving subjects. 

 

Controls designed for smooth, efficient shooting 

The α7C II features a new Still/Movie/S and Q dial, allowing fast, independent selection. It’s conveniently located next to the mode dial, which can then be used to easily select the exposure mode and other key settings for each shooting mode. 

 

Intuitive touch control menus 

Simply swipe in from the left or right edge of the shooting display to reveal touch icons that allow quick changes to the shooting mode and more. The function (Fn) menu can be displayed by swiping up on the monitor. Assign frequently used still and movie parameters to the function menu to access them with a simple swipe. Long-press an icon on the display to jump to the related custom setup settings.

 

Vari-angle monitor enhances shooting flexibility 

A side-opening vari-angle monitor provides excellent positioning and framing freedom for handheld and gimbal-mounted shooting. It offers a huge advantage when shooting in challenging professional environments, where very low ground-level or other shots may be required. The large 3.0 type touch-panel monitor also incorporates 1.03 million-dot (approx.) resolution with a 3:2 aspect ratio, providing ample brightness for clear and easy viewing in bright outdoor settings. 

 

Durable magnesium alloy chassis 

Built for reliability in professional working environments, the α7C II is protected by a lightweight, high-rigidity magnesium alloy used for the top cover, front cover, internal frame, and rear cover.

 

Dust and moisture resistant design 

The α7C II is well sealed at critical buttons and dials, and interlocking body seams add double protection, providing excellent resistance to dust and moisture in challenging outdoor conditions. 

 

Image sensor anti-dust system 

The camera is equipped with an anti-dust system through a charge protection coating on its optical filter and an image sensor shift mechanism. There’s also a Shutter When Power Off function that closes the shutter when the camera’s power is turned off, protecting the image sensor from dust and particles while changing lenses.

 

Stable smartphone connectivity 

Connection stability when transferring images from the camera to the Creators’ App mobile application on a smartphone has been greatly improved. Transfers continue in the background even if the smartphone display sleeps or a different app is launched. Workflow from shooting to sharing has been notably improved overall.

 

Stream top-quality live content 

Connected to a personal computer or smartphone via USB, the α7C II can function as a 4K (2160p) webcam. Large-aperture lenses, narrow depth of field, and bokeh can be used to create striking images, and advanced AF functions such as Eye AF support online meetings and live streaming events.

 
Image Stabilization
COMPENSATION EFFECT7.0 stops (based on CIPA standard. Pitch/yaw shake only. With FE 50 mm F1.2 GM lens mounted. Long exposure NR off.)
MODEStill images: On/Off, Movie: Active/Standard/Off
General
CAMERA TYPEInterchangeable lens digital camera
LENS MOUNTE-mount
Image Sensor
NUMBER OF PIXELS (TOTAL)Approx. 34.1 megapixels
CAMERA SECTION
SENSOR TYPE35 mm full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm), Exmor R CMOS sensor
Image Sensor
ANTI-DUST SYSTEMYes
CAMERA SECTION
NUMBER OF PIXELS (EFFECTIVE)Still images: Approx. 33.0 megapixels max.1, Movies: Approx. 27.6 megapixels max.1
COLOR TEMPERATURE RANGE2500 K–9900 K
Recording (still images)
RECORDING FORMATJPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.32, MPF Baseline compliant), HEIF (MPEG-A MIAF compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 4.0 format compliant)
IMAGE SIZE (PIXELS) [3:2]35 mm full frame L: 7008 x 4672 (33 M), M: 4608 x 3072 (14 M), S: 3504 x 2336 (8.2 M)
IMAGE QUALITY MODESRAW, JPEG, HEIF (4:2:0 / 4:2:2), RAW+JPEG, RAW+HEIF
14BIT RAWYes
Recording (movie)
VIDEO COMPRESSIONXAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XAVC HS: MPEG-H HEVC/H.265
AUDIO RECORDING FORMATLPCM 2ch (48 kHz 16 bit), LPCM 2ch (48 kHz 24 bit)2, LPCM 4ch (48 kHz 24 bit)2
Recording System (movie)
MOVIE RECORDING FORMAT (XAVC HS 4K)3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 10 bit) (Approx.): 59.94p (150 Mbps/75 Mbps/45 Mbps), 50p (150 Mbps/75 Mbps/45 Mbps), 23.98p (100 Mbps/50 Mbps/ 30 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 59.94p (200 Mbps/100 Mbps), 50p (200 Mbps/100 Mbps), 23.98p (100 Mbps/50 Mbps)
MOVIE RECORDING FORMAT (XAVC S 4K)3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8 bit) (Approx.): 59.94p (150 Mbps), 50p (150 Mbps), 29.97p (100 Mbps/60 Mbps), 25p (100 Mbps/60 Mbps), 23.98p (100 Mbps/60 Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10 bit) (Approx.): 59.94p (200 Mbps), 50p (200 Mbps), 29.97p (140 Mbps), 25p (140 Mbps), 23.98p (100 Mbps)
MOVIE RECORDING FORMAT (XAVC S HD)1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.): 119.88p (100 Mbps/60 Mbps), 100p (100 Mbps/60 Mbps), 59.94p (50 Mbps/25 Mbps), 50p (50 Mbps/25 Mbps), 29.97p (50 Mbps/16 Mbps), 25p (50 Mbps/16 Mbps), 23.98p (50 Mbps), 1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10 bit) (Approx.): 59.94p (50 Mbps), 50p (50 Mbps), 29.97p (50 Mbps), 25p (50 Mbps), 23.98p (50 Mbps)
MOVIE RECORDING FORMAT (XAVC S-I 4K)3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 59.94p (600 Mbps), 50p (500 Mbps), 29.97p (300 Mbps), 25p (250 Mbps), 23.98p (240 Mbps)
MOVIE RECORDING FORMAT (XAVC S-I HD)1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 59.94p (222 Mbps), 50p (185 Mbps), 29.97p (111 Mbps), 25p (93 Mbps), 23.98p (89 Mbps)
Movie Functions
SLOW AND QUICK MOTION (SHOOTING FRAME RATE)Yes
PROXY RECORDINGYes
TC/UBYes
RAW OUTPUT-
RECORDING SYSTEM
MEMORY CARD SLOTSlot for SD (UHS-I/II compliant) memory card
Focus System
FOCUS TYPEFast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF / contrast-detection AF)
FOCUS POINTStill images: Max. 759 points (phase-detection AF), Movies: Max. 627 points (phase-detection AF)
FOCUS SENSITIVITY RANGEEV–4 to EV20 (ISO 100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)
RECOGNITION TARGET (STILL IMAGES)Human, Animal, Bird, Insect, Car, Train, Airplane
RECOGNITION TARGET (MOVIES)Human, Animal, Bird, Insect, Car, Train, Airplane
OTHER FEATURESAF Track Sens. (Still), AF Subj. Shift Sensitivity (Movie), AF Transition Speed (Movie), Switch V/H AF Area, AF Area Regist., Circ. of Focus Point, Focus Map (Movie), AF Assist (Movie)
AF ILLUMINATORYes (with Built-in LED type)
Exposure Control
METERING TYPE1200-zone evaluative metering
METERING SENSITIVITYEV-3 to EV20 (ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION+/- 5.0 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps selectable)
ISO SENSITIVITYStill images: ISO 100–51200 (expandable to ISO 50–204800), AUTO (ISO 100–12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit), Movies: ISO 100–51200 equivalent (expandable to ISO 100–102400), AUTO (ISO 100–12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit)
ANTI-FLICKER SHOOT.Yes3
Viewfinder
TYPE1.0 cm (0.39 type) electronic viewfinder (XGA OLED)
NUMBER OF DOTS2 359 296 dots
MAGNIFICATIONApprox. 0.70x (with 50 mm lens at infinity, –1 mstyle name=“sup”-1/style)
DIOPTRE–4.0 to +3.0 m-1
EYE POINTApprox. 22 mm from the eyepiece lens, 19.6 mm from the eyepiece frame at –1 mstyle name=“sup”–1/style (CIPA standard)
FINDER FRAME RATE SELECTIONNTSC mode: STD 60fps / HI 120fps, PAL mode: STD 50fps / HI 100fps
LCD Screen
MONITOR TYPE7.5 cm (3.0-type) type TFT
TOUCH PANELYes
NUMBER OF DOTS1 036 800 dots
ADJUSTABLE ANGLEOpening Angle: Approx. 176 °, Rotation Angle: Approx. 270 °
Other Features
OTHER FEATURESSoft Skin Effect, Creative Look, Custom function, Picture Profile, Time-lapse, Auto Framing, My Image Style
CLEAR IMAGE ZOOM (STILL IMAGES)Approx. 2x
CLEAR IMAGE ZOOM (MOVIES)Approx. 1.5x (4K), Approx. 2x (HD)
Shutter
SHUTTER TYPEMechanical shutter / Electronic shutter
SHUTTER SPEEDStill images (Mechanical shutter): 1/4000 to 30 s, Bulb, Still images (Electronic shutter): 1/8000 to 30 s, Movies: 1/8000 to 1 s
FLASH SYNC. SPEED1/160 s (35 mm full frame), 1/200 s (APS-C)4
ELECTRONIC FRONT CURTAIN SHUTTERYes
Image Stabilization
TYPEImage sensor-shift mechanism with five-axis compensation (compensation depends on lens specifications)
Flash
TYPE-
GUIDE NO.-
CONTROLPre-flash TTL
FLASH COMPENSATION+/- 3.0 EV (switchable between 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps)
EXTERNAL FLASH COMPATIBILITYSony α System Flash compatible with Multi Interface Shoe, attach the shoe adaptor for flash compatible with Auto-lock accessory shoe
Drive
CONTINUOUS DRIVE SPEED (APPROX. MAX.)Hi+: 10 fps5
NO. OF FRAME RECORDABLE (APPROX.)JPEG Extra fine L: 88 frames5, JPEG Fine L: over 1,000 frames5, JPEG Standard L: over 1000 frames5, RAW: 44 frames5, RAW and JPG: 35 frames5, RAW (Lossless Compressed): 27 frames5, RAW (Lossless Compressed) and JPEG: 20 frames5, RAW (Uncompressed): 18 frames5, RAW (Uncompressed) and JPEG: 16 frames5
PIXEL SHIFT MULTI SHOOTING-
Playback
MODESEnlarged display mode, Protect, Rating, Shot Mark (Movie), Divider Frame, Crop, Photo Capture
Accessibility
FUNCTIONSScreen Reader, Focus Magnifier, Focus Map (Movie), Peaking Display, Subject Recognition in AF ,Touch Focus, Touch Tracking, Touch Shutter, Touch AE, Vari-angle LCD screen, Custom function, Enlarge Menu Screen
Interface
PC INTERFACEMass storage/MTP
MULTI/MICRO USB TERMINAL-
USB TYPE-C TERMINALYes (SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.2) compatible)
NFC-
SYNC TERMINAL-
WIRELESS LAN (BUILT-IN)Yes (Wi-Fi Compatible, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz band/5 GHz band))78
BLUETOOTHYes (Bluetooth Standard Ver. 4.2 [2.4 GHz band])
HDMI OUTPUTHDMI micro connector (Type-D), 3840 x 2160 (59.94p / 50p / 29.97p / 25p / 23.98p) / 1920 x 1080 (59.94p / 50p / 23.98p) / 1920 x 1080 (59.94i / 50i), YCbCr 4:2:2 10bit / RGB 8 bit
MULTI INTERFACE SHOEYes (with Digital Audio Interface)9
MIC TERMINALYes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack)
HEADPHONE TERMINALYes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack)
REMOTE CONTROL (WIRELESS)Yes (Bluetooth remote control)
DC INPUT-
FUNCTIONSFTP Transfer Func.(Wired LAN(USB-LAN), USB Tethering, Wi-Fi), Send to smartphone, Remote control via smartphone, PC Remote
USB Streaming
VIDEO DATA FORMATMJPEG, YUV42010
VIDEO RESOLUTION3840 x 2160 (15p/30p), 3840 x 2160 (12.5p/25p), 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1920 x 1080 (25p/50p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 1280 x 720 (25p)
AUDIO DATA FORMATLPCM 2ch (16 bit 48 kHz)
Audio
MICROPHONEBuilt-in, stereo
SPEAKERBuilt-in, monaural
Lens Compensation
SETTINGShading, Chromatic Aberration, Distortion, Breathing (Movie)
POWER
SUPPLIED BATTERYOne rechargeable battery pack NP-FZ100
BATTERY LIFE (STILL IMAGES)Approx. 530 shots (Viewfinder)/Approx. 560 shots (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)11
BATTERY LIFE (MOVIE, ACTUAL RECORDING)Approx. 100 min (Viewfinder)/Approx. 105 min (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)12
BATTERY LIFE (MOVIE, CONTINUOUS RECORDING)Approx. 165 min (Viewfinder)/Approx. 165 min (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)
INTERNAL BATTERY CHARGEYes (Available with USB Type-C Terminal. USB Power Delivery compatible)
USB POWER SUPPLYYes (Available with USB Type-C Terminal. USB Power Delivery compatible)
POWER CONSUMPTION WITH VIEWFINDERStill images: Approx. 3.7 W (with FE 28–60 mm F4–5.6 lens attached), Movies: Approx. 6.0 W (with FE 28–60 mm F4–5.6 lens attached)
POWER CONSUMPTION WITH LCD SCREENStill images: Approx. 3.5 W (with FE 28–60 mm F4–5.6 lens attached), Movies: Approx. 6.0 W (with FE 28–60 mm F4–5.6 lens attached)
Size and Weight
WEIGHT (WITH BATTERY AND MEMORY CARD INCLUDED)Approx. 1 lb 2.2 oz/Approx. 514 g
BODY ONLYApprox. 0 lb 15.2 oz/Approx. 429 g
DIMENSIONS (W X H X D)Approx. 5 x 2.88 x 2.5 inches, Approx. 5 x 2.88 x 2.38 inches (from grip to monitor)/Approx. 124.0 x 71.1 x 63.4 mm, Approx. 124.0 x 71.1 x 58.6 mm (from grip to monitor)
Operating temparature
OPERATING TEMPERATURE32–104 °F / 0–40 °C
Supplied Accessory
WHAT’S IN THE BOXRechargeable Battery NP-FZ100, Shoulder strap, Body cap, Accessory shoe cap

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