Sony Alpha a1 II Mirrorless Camera Body

The Sony Alpha a1 II boasts impressive versatility, with top-of-the-line speed, video capabilities, high-resolution stills, and a sturdy, professional-grade body design. It incorporates many of the well-rounded features from the original a1 into a sleek a9 III body, while also introducing AF and IBIS technologies from the a7R V.

Upgraded Features and Functions

• AI Processing Unit-The addition of this key piece of tech greatly improves autofocus, subject detection, and subject tracking accuracy, speed, and reliability. These new processing capabilities allow the camera to more accurately and intelligently recognize subjects, predict their movements, and generally retain critical focus on them as they move.
• Pre-Capture and Speed Boost Functions-These two features are dedicated to continuous burst-style shooting and make the a1 II an even better option for action photographers looking to use this camera in high-end sports, wildlife, and birding situations.
• 8.5-Stop IBIS-It's typical for cameras to have better IBIS figures with each new generation, but the a1 II adds a whopping 3 extra stops to its predecessor's performance, meaning it's possible to use the camera handheld in noticeably dimmer lighting conditions and with slower shutter speeds, opening even more shooting versatility.
• Video Improvements-The core video specs remain the same between the generations, but the a1 II gains some asked-for features to make it even more of a video powerhouse: Dynamic Active Mode Stabilizer, Framing Stabilizer, and Breathing Compensation are all welcomed additions for content creators.
• Overhauled Body Design-The a1 II inherits the a9 III's body design, making it more comfortable to use, more robust in terms of weather-sealing, compatibility with the latest VG-C5 Vertical Grip, and an improved LCD and EVF.

Sensor and Processing Improvements

• Up to 30 fps continuous shooting with an electronic shutter, or 10 fps with the mechanical shutter, with AF and AE supported.
• Pre-Capture Shooting records at up to 30 fps for up to 1 second prior to fully pressing the shutter, helping to ensure you don't miss fleeting moments.
• Switch shooting speed mid-burst with Speed Boost for adaptable capturing of fast-paced action.
• Improved 5-axis in-body image stabilization provides up to 8.5 stops of shake compensation at the center and 7 stops at the edges, a 3-stop increase over the original a1.
• Same 50MP stacked BSI CMOS sensor as a1, balancing speed and reduced rolling shutter for meticulous and quick-working photographers.

Smarter, Faster Autofocus and Subject Tracking

• Newly added to the a1 II, a dedicated AI Processing Unit enhances subject tracking and detection of various subjects, including humans, animals, birds, insects, and vehicles.
• Human pose estimation tracks body and head positions for accurate focus in portraiture and sports settings and Real-time Eye AF performance has been improved by 30%.
• This camera can accurately identify and focus on multiple people, even if someone crosses in front.
• Real-time Tracking benefits from AI-based subject recognition for following moving subjects, making it particularly well-suited to sports and action subjects.
• Auto Subject Recognition modes no longer necessitate selecting a subject type, letting the camera detect and track the intended subject.
• XS and XL focus area spot sizes have been added for more versatility or you can customize AF focus areas to suit uniquely sized or shaped subjects.
• DMF allows for manual focus control with the lens's focus ring, even while using AF.

Alpha's Alpha in Video Capabilities

• Enhanced recording formats: 8K 30p with 10-bit 4:2:0 and 4K 120p with 10-bit 4:2:2. 5.8K oversampling for 4K footage and 8.6K oversampling for 8K footage in full-frame area.
• AI subject recognition from the AI Processing Unit benefits Framing Stabilizer mode, automatically centering the subject in the image by cropping and recomposing.
• Dynamic Active Mode Stabilization also helps retain accurate framing while filming, especially when recording while walking or moving.
• Included S-Cinetone profile, ProRes RAW output over HDMI, and the ability to import LUTs all point to the great amount of color control the a1 II offers.
• Support for Breathing Compensation mode, which reduces the effects of focus breathing when using select lenses.