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Description
Product Features
- 33MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI Sensor
- BIONZ XR Image Processor
- Shooting Up to 10 fps, ISO 50-204800
- 10-Bit Full-Frame 4K30p Video
- S-Log3, S-Gamut3, S-Cinetone, User LUTs
- 7 Stops of In-Body Image Stabilization
- 759-Point Phase Detection, 94% Coverage
- 2.36m-Dot OLED Electronic Viewfinder
- 3" 1.03m-Dot Vari-Angle LCD Touchscreen
- Internal Mic + Inputs, USB Streaming
In the Box
- Sony a7C II Mirrorless Camera (Black)
- Sony NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery (2280mAh)
- Sony ALC-B1EM Body Cap for E-Mount Cameras
- Shoulder Strap
- Accessory Shoe Cap
- Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 Lens
- Sony ALC-F405S 40.5mm Front Lens Cap
- Sony ALC-R1EM Rear Lens Cap
Overview
Sony Alpha 7C II Full-Frame Interchangeable Lens Hybrid Camera
The Alpha 7C II is a compact and lightweight camera with a full-frame image sensor boasting 33 megapixels. It offers the latest photo and video features and is perfect for various situations like travel and street photography. It measures 4.88 inches wide, 2.8 inches high, and 2.5 inches deep, weighing just 18.1 ounces. This second-generation Alpha 7C builds on its popular predecessor, enhancing its performance.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
Incredibly compact and lightweight, with full-frame performance
33.0MP full-frame Exmor R CMOS sensor
BIONZ XR processing for exceptional image quality
Dedicated AI Processor for advanced subject recognition and tracking
Outstanding 4K 4:2:2 10-bit movie recording up to 60p/50p
α7C II Compact Full-Frame Camera
For stills, movies, and the reator in you
Compact and lightweight, the a7C II is the full-frame camera that serious creators have been waiting for. Packed with cutting-edge capture technology for both stills and movies, it’s the essential tool for capturing the world the way you want to.
Big Vision Wherever You Go
Full-frame CMOS image sensor with 33.01 effective megapixels
The camera features a 33.0-megapixel Exmor R™ CMOS sensor, improving image quality for both photos and videos. It offers better autofocus (AF) and noise reduction, with a wide 15-stop dynamic range.
Advanced BIONZ XR™ engine
The advanced BIONZ XR™ processing engine provides up to eight times more power than before. This means faster processing, better image and video quality, more natural colours, and quicker menu responses with less delay.
AI Processing Unit for Advanced Subject Recognition
The camera includes an AI processing unit that manages a lot of data, making it better at recognising and tracking various subjects.
Consistently accurate exposure and colour
With its new BIONZ XR engine and advanced AE algorithm, the camera adjusts exposure for faces and keeps colours accurate in different lighting conditions. This ensures consistent exposure and natural colours, even in challenging situations.
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. Either use the presets as they are or adjust eight parameters, including contrast, saturation, and shadows, to create shareable stills and movies in-camera without the need for post-production editing.
Selectable RAW image sizes and quality
The camera supports lossless RAW compression, giving smaller file sizes without losing image quality. It allows for continuous shooting of up to 27 frames and offers three RAW image sizes, plus a Light image quality setting for JPEG and HEIF images.
S-Cinetone™ for a Cinematic Look
S-Cinetone provides natural mid-tones and beautiful highlights using the same colour science from Sony’s Cinema Line. It helps create a cinematic look with great skin tones and soft colours.
Advanced 10-bit 4:2:2 Video Encoding
The camera can record video in 10-bit 4:2:2, offering smooth colour gradations during editing and colour grading, using either Long GOP or All-Intra compression.
Log Recording with LUT Previews
The camera features an S-Log3 gamma curve that provides up to 14+ stops of latitude for flexible colour editing. You can apply a custom LUT (Look Up Table) to preview how the footage will look after processing.
Full Pixel Readout Without Binning for 4K Movies
The camera records 4K movies with full pixel readout, providing high resolution and great colour. It supports 4K 60p/50p recording with smooth quality, even for fast-moving subjects.
Human Pose Estimation for More Accurate Subject Recognition
With its AI processing unit, the camera can accurately track human movements, including body and head positions. It can follow subjects even if they’re facing away or partially obscured.
Reliable Recognition of a Wider Range of Subjects
The camera can recognise various subjects like humans, animals, birds, insects, cars, trains, and airplanes. It has improved animal recognition, including for grazing and small animals, and can track birds more effectively.
Tenacious Real-time Tracking
The improved Real-time Tracking feature provides reliable subject recognition and tracking. You can start tracking by half-pressing the shutter button, allowing you to focus on framing and composition.
AI-based Auto Framing for Movies
The Auto Framing feature uses AI to adjust the framing of your movie shots automatically, making it look like a camera operator is following the subject. This feature also works well with remote control via the Creators' App on a smartphone.
Breathing Compensation for Consistent Angle of View When Focusing
The camera includes a breathing compensation function that reduces focus breathing, providing consistent focus and smooth transitions. The camera’s metadata can also be used with Catalyst Browse/Prepare Plugin software for advanced post-production adjustments.
Active Mode Image Stabilization Supports Handheld Movie Shooting
Active Mode offers enhanced image stabilization for handheld movie shooting, using advanced sensors and algorithms for smooth footage. It works with compatible lenses for even better stability, even while moving.
Advanced 5-axis and 7.0-Step Image Stabilization
The 5-axis image stabilization system provides up to 7.0 stops of compensation, effectively reducing camera shake for stills. When paired with stabilized lenses, it offers even greater stability.
More than 70 E-mount lenses offer boundless creativity
The a7C II is compatible with Sony’s extensive lineup of optically advanced E-mount lenses, including the G Master™ series that blends breathtaking resolution with exquisite bokeh, and the G Lens™ series with excellent image quality and smooth bokeh. Compact and lightweight, these lenses offer a wide range of photographic and videographic applications.
Wide-Area, High-Density AF Offers Speed and Precision
The camera uses up to 759 phase detection points to cover about 94% of the image area, improving autofocus performance and accuracy.
Continuous Still Shooting at Up to 10fps with AF/AE Tracking
The camera can shoot continuously at up to 10 frames per second with AF/AE tracking, or 8fps in live view mode, helping you capture the best moments even with moving subjects.
Accurate AF in Low EV –4.0 Light
The camera’s latest AF algorithms allow for precise autofocus in very low light conditions, down to EV –4.0. It also includes a Focus Priority mode for better performance in dim light or with smaller apertures.
Metadata Facilitates Editing Workflow
The camera embeds metadata in recorded footage, which helps speed up post-production and makes editing easier. Shot marks can be added to clips to quickly locate favourite takes or scenes during playback.
2.36 Million-Dot (Approx.) XGA OLED Electronic Viewfinder
The camera has a 2.36 million-dot XGA OLED electronic viewfinder with high resolution and contrast. It provides clear viewing even in bright light and has a frame rate option of 120fps for smooth tracking of moving subjects.
Controls Designed for Smooth, Efficient Shooting
The camera includes a new Still/Movie/S and Q dial for quick selection of modes and settings, making it easier to switch between shooting options.
Intuitive Touch Control Menus
Touch controls let you quickly adjust settings by swiping on the display. You can access the function menu by swiping up and long-press icons for custom setup settings.
Vari-Angle Monitor Enhances Shooting Flexibility
The side-opening vari-angle monitor offers flexible positioning and framing options. With its large 3.0-type touch-panel and 1.03 million-dot resolution, it provides clear viewing in bright conditions.
Durable Magnesium Alloy Chassis
The camera is built with a strong magnesium alloy chassis, making it durable and reliable for professional use.
Dust and Moisture Resistant Design
The camera is designed to resist dust and moisture, with sealed buttons and dials for protection in tough outdoor conditions.
Image Sensor Anti-Dust System
The camera features an anti-dust system that protects the image sensor from dust when changing lenses. The shutter closes automatically when the camera is turned off to keep out dust.
Stable Smartphone Connectivity
The camera offers improved stability for transferring images to the Creators' App on a smartphone, with transfers continuing even if the smartphone screen goes to sleep or another app is used.
Stream Top-Quality Live Content
Connected to a computer or smartphone via USB, the camera can be used as a 4K webcam, perfect for high-quality live streaming and online meetings.
High Performance Movie Making
The technology to bring your creative vision to life
Capture stunning, high-quality movies wherever you are. The Sony a7C II offers excellent 4K 60p/50p movie recording, S-Cinetone™ for a cinematic look right from the camera, and Log shooting for flexible editing, all in a compact and lightweight design perfect for gimbal or drone use.
Outstanding 4K movie recording up to 60p/50p
Enjoy 4K 60p/50p movie recording with full pixel readout and no pixel binning. The latest BIONZ XR processing engine ensures smooth, clear images of fast-moving subjects. For 4K recording at 30p, full-frame 7K oversampling enhances clarity and detail.
S-Cinetone™ for a Cinematic Look
S-Cinetone™ provides a cinematic feel with natural mid-tones, soft colours, and beautiful highlights. This advanced colour science ensures your videos look professionally polished right from the start.
Advanced movie recording for simpler post-production
Record in 10-bit 4:2:2 using Long GOP or All-Intra compression for detailed colour grading and greater editing flexibility.
Log recording for powerful creative possibilities
The camera features S-Log3 with 14+ stops of latitude, capturing detailed gradations from shadows to mid-grey. You can use S-Gamut3 and S-Gamut3.Cine colour settings and apply custom LUTs for better editing and previewing.
Active Mode image stabilization supports handheld movie shooting
Active Mode provides enhanced stabilization for smooth, stable footage even when shooting handheld. It combines advanced sensors and algorithms with lens stabilization for superior performance.
Stay focused with Real-time Tracking
The Real-Time Tracking feature automatically detects and tracks your subject, keeping them in focus with high accuracy.
Breathing compensation for consistent angle of view
Breathing compensation reduces focus breathing using Clear Image Zoom technology, ensuring more stable and consistent images. Metadata can be used with Catalyst software for precise post-production editing.
Metadata facilitates editing workflow
Embedded metadata speeds up post-production with Sony’s Catalyst software. You can add shot marks to quickly locate your favourite scenes.
Smarter, faster AF
AI processing unit for advanced subject recognition
The AI processing unit enhances subject recognition, handling a wide range of subjects with greater accuracy.
Human pose estimation for accurate subject recognition
The AI unit improves human eye recognition and tracks body and head positions with high precision, even if the subject is partially obscured.
Reliable recognition of a wider range of subjects
The camera's AI can recognize a range of subjects, including humans, animals, birds, insects, and vehicles. It even tracks small or obscured animals and birds effectively.
Tenacious Real-time Tracking
With improved AI-based tracking, the camera reliably follows subjects in various shooting scenarios, letting you focus on composition.
AI-based Auto Framing for movies
Auto Framing adjusts the composition during movie recording using AI, even if the camera is on a tripod. It ensures your subject is always optimally framed, whether operated via smartphone or remotely.
Shooting responsibly when using face registration
Face registration involves biometric data, which must be handled responsibly and in compliance with local laws.
Wide-area, high-density AF is faster and more precise
Up to 759 phase detection points cover approximately 94% of the image area, allowing accurate subject recognition even in small frame areas.
Accurate AF in low EV -4.0 light
The latest AF algorithms provide precise autofocus even in low light conditions down to EV -4.0. A Focus Priority mode enhances reliability in challenging lighting.
Continuous still shooting at up to 10fps with AF/AE tracking
Capture fast-moving subjects with continuous shooting up to 10fps using both mechanical and electronic shutters.
Designed for ease of use
High dot-density electronic viewfinder for clear display
A 2.36 million-dot OLED viewfinder provides bright, clear viewing even in sunlight, with a high frame rate for smooth tracking.
Intuitive touch control menus
Swipe from the edge of the display for quick access to shooting modes. Long-press menu items to add them to My Menu for faster access.
Stable Grip for Handheld Shooting
The camera's design ensures a secure, comfortable hold. A removable grip extension (sold separately) offers added comfort for long shoots.
Smooth and simple operation
The new Still/Movie/S and Q dial allows fast mode selection and easy access to key settings.
Vari-angle monitor for framing flexibility
The side-opening vari-angle monitor offers versatile framing options, whether handheld or on a gimbal.
Image sensor anti-dust system
An anti-dust system protects the sensor with a charge protection coating and sensor shift mechanism. The [Shutter When Power Off] function keeps the sensor clean during lens changes.
Durable magnesium alloy chassis
Built with a lightweight, high-rigidity magnesium alloy, the camera is durable and reliable in professional settings.
Dust and moisture resistant design
Sealed buttons, dials, and interlocking seams provide excellent protection against dust and moisture for outdoor shooting.
Broad connectivity
Stable smartphone connectivity
Improved connection stability ensures smooth image transfers to the Creators’ App on your smartphone, even if the display sleeps or you switch apps.
Stream top-quality live content
Use the camera as a 4K (2160p) webcam with a computer or smartphone via USB. Large-aperture lenses and advanced AF functions enhance live streaming and online meetings.
Creators’ Cloud platform
The Creators’ Cloud platform integrates Sony’s camera technology with cloud-based AI, supporting creative work from shooting to production. Explore tools for collaboration with other creators globally.
Environmentally-minded
Sony’s Road to Zero Plan
Sony’s “Road to Zero” plan aims for a zero environmental footprint. The Green Management 2025 plan sets targets to reduce the environmental impact of the camera throughout its life cycle.
Recycled materials in cameras and digital camera products
The a7C II uses recyclable SORPLAS™ material and other sustainable resources, reducing environmental stress while maintaining high performance.
Accessible technology on a cameras
Sony cameras include features like a screen reader function that reads menu text aloud, making technology more accessible to everyone.
