Sony Alpha 7C II – Full-frame Interchangeable Lens Hybrid Camera

FEATURES:

• Incredibly compact and lightweight, packed with full-frame performance
• 33.0MP full-frame Exmor R back-illuminated CMOS sensor
• BIONZ XR processing power 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
• Advanced 5-axis optical image stabilization with up to 7-steps of compensation
• Active Mode image stabilization supports handheld movie shooting
• Consistently accurate exposure and color with new AE algorithms
• High-resolution XGA OLED electronic viewfinder with 120fps display
• Compatible with more than 70 E-mount lenses offer boundless creativity
• Creative Look with 10 customizable presets to realize your vision
• Selectable RAW file types and JPEG Light quality setting
• Continuous still shooting at up to 10 fps with AF/AE tracking
• Advanced movie recording formats for simpler post-production
• Log recording and LUT handling for powerful creative possibilities
• S-Cinetone for a cinematic look without the need for post-processing
• Breathing compensation for movies with a consistent angle of view
• AI-based Auto Framing automatically adjusts framing to highlight your subject
• In-camera Time-lapse creation to capture unforgettable moments
• Wide-area, high-density autofocus with 759 phase-detection AF points
• Tenacious Real-time Tracking lets you concentrate on composition
• AI-based Human pose estimation for accurate subject recognition
• Reliable recognition of a wider range of subjects
• Accurate autofocus in low light situations as dim as EV -4.0
• Full-time Direct Manual Focus (DMF) for quick access to manual adjustment
• Focus bracketing to create images with incredible depth of focus
• Focus Map and Peaking display to assist in shooting video
• Flicker suppression from artificial lighting for stills and movie recording
• Smooth and simple selection of recording modes
• Stable, comfortable grip for handheld shooting
• Enhanced shooting flexibility with vari-angle LCD monitor
• Easy to use, intuitive touch operations on LCD panel
• Improved menu structure for quick access to frequently used menu items
• Multi-Interface (MI) shoe with digital audio interface for optional accessories
• Image sensor anti-dust system
• USB PD (Power Delivery) supports fast charging
• Durable magnesium alloy chassis
• Dust and moisture-resistant design
• Easy and stable smartphone connectivity with Sony’s Creators’ App
• Stream high-quality live content via UVC/UAC w/internal recording
• Fast Wi-Fi for PC tethering
• Creators' Cloud platform
• Accessible technology on Alpha cameras
• Sony's Road to Zero Plan

Big vision wherever you go

Full-frame CMOS image sensor with 33.0 effective megapixels

Delivering outstanding performance and excellent image quality for both stills and movies, the α7C II's new 33.0 megapixel Exmor R CMOS image sensor provides high-speed readout, high sensitivity from ISO 100 to ISO 51200, low noise, and highly accurate color reproduction

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 color, low noise, superior image quality, and fast menu response.

Consistently accurate exposure and color

Employing the latest processing engine combined with an advanced AE algorithm, the α7C II can detect the skin area of faces and adjust exposure accordingly for both stills and movies. It achieves consistent exposure control even in challenging shooting conditions when the subject is backlit, in shadows or direct sunlight, or not directly facing the camera.

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

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 (S/M/L) to suit any application, and a Light image quality selection that generates less data is provided for JPEG and HEIF images.

Advanced optical 5-axis image stabilization

Enjoy even more stable handheld shooting for stills, thanks to the α7C II’s high-precision image stabilization unit, advanced gyro sensors, and optimized image stabilization algorithms that effectively compensate for up to 7.0-steps of camera shake. Compatible lenses with built-in image stabilization combine with improved synchronization between the body and lens to make framing easier even at telephoto focal lengths that can otherwise cause a large amount of blur.

More than 70 E-mount lenses offer boundless creativity

The α7C 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.

High-performance movie making

The technology to bring your creative vision to life

Enjoy high-quality movie recording capabilities no matter when or where you're shooting. The α7C II offers 4K 60p/50p movie capture, S-Cinetone for a cinematic look straight out of the camera, and Log shooting for flexible post-processing, all within a remarkably compact, lightweight body that's compatible with gimbal or drone-mounted shooting.

Outstanding 4K movie recording up to 60p/50p

The α7C II offers 4K 60p/50p movie capture with full pixel readout and no pixel binning, taking advantage of the latest BIONZ XR processing engine and its wide dynamic range to produce exceptionally smooth images of fast-moving subjects. When recording 4K movies at 30p, full-frame 7K oversampling delivers 4K with enhanced clarity and detail.

S-Cinetone to easily create a cinematic look

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

Advanced movie recording for simpler post-production

In-camera 10-bit 4:2:2 recording is available when using Long GOP or All-Intra compression, making it possible to color grade for fuller, more natural gradations while generally providing greater editing freedom.

Log recording for powerful creative possibilities

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-Gamut and S-Gamut3.Cine color gamut settings are also provided. You can apply a custom LUT (Look Up Table) with a Log gamma curve to preview how the footage will look in post-production or even record footage conveniently with a PP LUT already applied.

Active Mode image stabilization supports handheld movie shooting

Active Mode provides enhanced image stabilization for handheld shooting. 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, enabling handheld telephoto shots with greater clarity.

Stay focused with Real-time Tracking

Select a subject and let Real-time Tracking do the work for you — the camera automatically detects and tracks the subject, keeping the focus with a high level of accuracy.

Breathing compensation for consistent angle of view

With the breathing compensation function turned on, the α7C II employs Sony's original Clear Image Zoom technology to suppress focus breathing, allowing you to shoot movies with more stable images. Breathing metadata can also be used with the advanced breathing compensation capabilities of the latest Catalyst Browse/Prepare Plugin software during post-production.

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. Shot marks can be easily added to clips during or after recording to mark favorite scenes, allowing you to quickly locate them during playback in the camera or editing with compatible software.

Smarter, faster AF

AI processing unit for advanced subject recognition

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

Human pose estimation for accurate subject recognition

With its innovative AI processing unit, the α7C II can accurately recognize human movement, achieving significant improvement in human eye recognition. Its human pose estimation technology uses a skeleton-based model, enabling it to recognize not just eyes, but also body and head positions with high precision, so it can even 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 recognize birds' heads and bodies.

Tenacious Real-time Tracking

The α7C II boasts greatly improved AI-based subject recognition, offering higher tracking reliability in a wider range of shooting situations. Specify a subject and half-press the shutter button to get 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 is 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.

Shooting responsibly when using face registration

The face registration feature involves the use of biometric data. You are responsible for your collection and use of such data, and compliance with applicable local law. For more details, please visit the website below.

Designed for ease of use

High dot-density electronic viewfinder for clear display

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

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. You can now long-press menu items to register them to My Menu for quick access as needed, making the camera even more easily customizable.

Broad connectivity

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 (2160) 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.

Creators’ Cloud Platform

Creators’ Cloud is a platform that supports creative work from shooting to production by combining advanced Sony camera technology with cloud-based AI. It’s also a place for discovery and collaboration with other creators around the world. Explore web, mobile, and PC-based apps that provide efficient solutions for integrating cameras with shooting and production apps and services

Environmentally-minded

Sony’s Road to Zero Plan

Sony’s 2010 "Road to Zero" environmental plan has a zero environmental footprint as its goal, with our Green Management 2025 plan defining intermediate targets. Measures have been taken to reduce the environmental footprint of the α7C II at every stage of its life cycle, from product development, through supply chain production, and packaging.

Recycled materials in cameras and digital camera products

Only recyclable resources are used in our repeatedly recyclable, durable, high-quality SORPLAS material, SORPLAS and other recyclable materials are used in camera bodies as much as possible, reducing stress on the environment without compromising performance or functionality in any way.

Accessible technology on α cameras

Sony's α cameras are equipped with a number of accessibility features so that as many people as possible can utilize and enjoy our technology. For example, the screen reader function reads text on the menu screens aloud, with volume and reading speed adjustable as needed.

Specifications

Exposure control

• METERING SENSITIVITY: EV-3 to EV20 (ISO100 equivalen t with F2.0 lens attached)
• Metering Type: 1200-zone evaluative metering
• Exposure Compensation: +/- 5.0 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps selectable)
• Anti-Flicker Shoot.: Yes
• ISO Sensitivity: Still 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)

Flash

• Flash compensation: +/- 3.0 EV (switchable between 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps)
• Control: Pre-flash TTL
• External Flash Compatibility: Sony α System Flash compatible with Multi Interface Shoe, attach the shoe adaptor for flash compatible with Auto-lock accessory shoe

Focus system

• FOCUS POINT: Still images: Max. 759 points (phase-detection AF), Movies: Max. 627 points (phase-detection AF)
• Other Features: AF 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 illuminator: Yes (with Built-in LED type)
• Recognition Target (Still images): Human, Animal, Bird, Insect, Car, Train, Airplane
• Recognition Target (Movies): Human, Animal, Bird, Insect, Car, Train, Airplane
• Focus Sensitivity Range: EV-4 to EV20 (ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)
• Focus Type: Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detectio n AF / contrast-detection AF)

Image Sensor

• Number of Pixels (total): Approx. 34.1 megapixels
• Anti-Dust System: Yes

Camera Section

• Sensor Type: 35mm full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm), Exmor R CMOS sensor
• Number of Pixels (Effective): Still images: Approx. 33.0 megapixels max., Movies: Approx. 27.6 megapixels max.
• Color Temperature Range: 2500 K - 9900 K

LCD Screen

• Monitor Type: 7.5 cm (3.0-type) type TFT
• Touch Panel: Yes
• Number of Dots: 1 036 800 dots
• Adjustable Angle: Opening Angle: Approx. 176 °, Rotation Angle: Approx. 270 °

Movie function

• Proxy Recording: Yes
• RAW Output: -
• SLOW & QUICK MOTION (SHOOTING FRAME RATE): Yes
• TC / UB: Yes

Recording System

• Memory Card Slot: Slot for SD (UHS-I/II compliant) memory card

Recording (movie)

• Video Compression: XAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XAVC HS: MPEG-H HEVC/H.265
• Audio Recording Format: LPCM 2ch (48 kHz 16 bit), LPCM 2ch (48 kHz 24 bit), LPCM 4ch (48 kHz 24 bit)

Recording (still images)

• Recording Format: JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.3 2, MPF Baseline compliant), HEIF (MPEG-A MIAF compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 4.0 format compliant)
• Image Size (pixels) [3:2]: 35mm full frame L: 7008 x 4672 (33 M), M: 4608 x 3072 (14 M), S: 3504 x 2336 (8.2 M)
• Image Quality Modes: RAW, JPEG, HEIF (4:2:0 / 4:2:2), RAW+JPEG, RAW+HEIF
• 14bit RAW: YES

Shutter

• Shutter Type: Mechanical shutter / Electronic shutter
• SHUTTER SPEED: Still 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. Speed: 1/160 s (35mm full frame), 1/200 s (APS-C)
• Electronic Front Curtain Shutter: Yes

USB Streaming

• VIDEO DATA FORMAT: MJPEG, YUV420
• Video Resolution: 3840 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 FORMAT: LPCM 2ch (16bit 48 kHz)

Size & Weight

• Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx. 124.0 x 71.1 x 63.4 mm, Approx. 124.0 x 71.1 x 58.6 mm (from grip to monitor) / Approx. 5 x 2 7/8 x 2 1/2 inches, Approx. 5 x 2 7/8 x 2 3/8 inches (from grip to monitor)
• Weight (with battery and memory card included): Approx. 514 g / Approx. 1 lb 2.2oz
• Body only: Approx. 429 g / Approx. 0 lb 15.2 oz

Lens Compensation

• Setting: Shading, Chromatic Aberration, Distortion, Breathing (Movie)

Drive

• Continuous Drive Speed (approx. max.): Hi+: 10 fps
• Pixel Shift Multi Shooting: -
• NO. OF FRAME RECORDABLE (APPROX.): JPEG Extra fine L: 88 frames, JPEG Fine L: over 1000 frames, JPEG Standard L: over 1000 frames, RAW: 44 frames, RAW & JPG: 35 frames, RAW (Lossless Compressed): 27 frames, RAW (Lossless Compressed) & JPEG: 20 frames, RAW (Uncompressed): 18 frames, RAW (Uncompressed) & JPEG: 1 6 frames

Image Stabilization

• type: Image sensor-shift mechanism with 5-axis compensation (compensation depends on lens specifications)
• Mode: Still images: On / Off, Movie: Active / Standard / Off
• Compensation Effect: 7.0 stops (based on CIPA standard. Pitch/yaw shake only. With FE 50mm F1.2 GM lens mounted. Long exposure NR off.)

Operating temperature

• Operating Temperature: 0 - 40 ℃ / 32 - 104 °F

Viewfinder

• type: 1.0 cm (0.39 type) electronic viewfinder (XGA OLED)
• Magnification: Approx. 0.70x (with 50 mm lens at infinity, -1 m)
• Eye Point: Approx. 22 mm from the eyepiece lens, 19.6 mm from the eyepiece frame at -1 m (CIPA standard)
• Number of Dots: 2 359 296 dots
• Finder Frame Rate Selection: NTSC mode: STD 60fps / HI 120fps, PAL mode: STD 50fps / HI 100fps
• DIOPTRE: -4.0 to +3.0 m

Audio

• Microphone: Built-in, stereo
• Speaker: Built-in, monaural

Interface

• NFC: -
• Wireless LAN(built-in): Yes (Wi-Fi Compatible, IEEE 80 2.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz band/ 5 GHz band)) Yes (Wi-Fi Compatible, IEEE 80 2.11b/g/n (2.4 GHz band))
• HDMI OUTPUT: HDMI 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), YCbC r 4:2:2 10bit / RGB 8bit
• Multi Interface Shoe: Yes (with Digital Audio Interface)
• PC Interface: Mass storage / MTP
• Multi / Micro USB Terminal: -
• Sync terminal: -
• Bluetooth: Yes (Bluetooth Standard Ver. 4.2 (2.4 GHz band))
• Mic Terminal\: Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack)
• Headphone Terminal: Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack)
• Remote Control (Wireless): Yes (Bluetooth remote control)
• Functions: FTP Transfer Func. (Wired LAN (USB-LAN), USB Tethering, Wi-Fi), Send to smartphone, Remote control via smartphone, PC Remote
• DC INPUT: -
• USB Type-C Terminal: Yes (SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.2) compatible)

Playback

• Modes: Enlarged display mode, Protect, Rating, Shot Mark (Movie), Divider Frame, Crop, Photo Capture

Recording system (movie)

• MOVIE RECORDING FORMAT (XAVC HS 4K): 3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 10bit) (Approx.): 59.94p (150Mbps / 75Mbps / 45Mbps), 50p (150Mbps / 75Mbps / 45Mbps), 23.98p (100 Mbps / 50Mbps / 30Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 59.94p (200Mbps / 100Mbps), 50p (200Mbps / 100Mbps), 23.98p (100Mbps / 50Mbps)
• 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 RECORDING FORMAT (XAVC S 4K): 3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.): 59.94p (150Mbps), 50p (150Mbps), 29.97p (100Mbps / 60 Mbps), 25p (100Mbps / 60Mbps), 23.98p (100Mbps / 60Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 59.94p (200Mbps), 50p (200Mbps), 29.97p (140Mbps), 25p (140Mbps), 23.98p (100 Mbps)
• MOVIE RECORDING FORMAT (XAVC S HD): 1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.): 119.88p (100Mbps / 60Mbps), 100p (100Mbps / 60Mbps), 59.94p (50Mbps / 25Mbps), 50p (50Mbps / 25Mbps), 29.97p (50Mbps / 16Mbps), 25p (50Mbps / 16Mbps), 23.98p (50Mbps), 1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 59.94p (50Mbps), 50p (50Mbps), 29.97p (50Mbps), 25p (50Mbps), 23.98p (50Mbps)
• MOVIE RECORDING FORMAT (XAVC S-I 4K): 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 59.94p (600Mbps), 50p (500Mbps), 29.97p (300Mbps), 25p (250Mbps), 23.98p (240Mbps)

Power

• USB Power Supply: Yes (Available with USB Type-C Terminal. USB Power Delivery compatible)
• Supplied Battery: One rechargeable battery pack NP-FZ100
• Battery Life (Still Images): Approx. 530 shots (Viewfinder) / Approx. 560 shots (LCD monit or) (CIPA standard)
• Battery Life (Movie, actual recording): Approx. 100 min (Viewfinder) / Approx. 105 min (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)
• Battery Life (Movie, continuous recording): Approx. 165 min (Viewfinder) / Approx. 165 min (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard)
• Internal Battery Charge: Yes (Available with USB Type-C Terminal. USB Power Delivery compatible)
• Power consumption with Viewfinder: Still images: Approx. 3.7 W (with FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 lens attached), Movies: Approx. 6.0 W (with FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 lens attached)
• Power consumption with LCD screen: Still images: Approx. 3.5 W (with FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 lens attached), Movies: Approx. 6.0 W (with FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 lens attached)

Accessibility

• Functions: Screen 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

What's In The Box

• Supplied Accessory: Rechargeable Battery NP-FZ100, Shoulder strap, Body cap, Accessory shoe cap

General

• CAMERA TYPE: Interchangeable lens digital camera
• Lens mount: E-mount

Other Features

• Other Features: Soft 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)