Whats in the box
- Sony a1 II Mirrorless Camera
- Sony NP-FZ100 Battery (2280mAh)
- Sony BC-ZD1 Dual-Battery Charger for NP-FZ100 Batteries
- Sony ALC-B1EM Body Cap for E-Mount Cameras
- Sony FDA-EP19 Eyepiece Cup
- FDA-EP21 Deep Eyepiece Cup
- Sony Multi Interface Shoe Cap
- Cable Protector
- Shoulder Strap
- Import Model, 30 Day Labor, 1yr Parts Warranty by Seller
Overview
- BRAND NEW IN STOCK & READY TO SHIP!!!
- 50MP Full-Frame Stacked BSI CMOS Sensor
- AI Tracking & Human Pose Estimation
- 8K 30p and 4K 120p Video in 10-Bit
- Up to 30 fps Shooting with AF/AE
- Pre-Capture & Speed Boost Button
- 8.5-Stop IBIS + Dynamic Stabilization
- 9.44m-Dot EVF with 240 fps Refresh Rate
- 3.2" 2.1m-Dot 4-Axis Touchscreen LCD
- 5 GHz MIMO Wi-Fi, 2.5GBASE-T Ethernet
- Dual CFexpress Type A/SD Card Slots
- Import Model, 30 Day Labor, 1yr Parts Warranty by Seller
The Sony a1 II is their most versatile camera yet, offering the best overall mixture of speed, video capabilities, high-resolution stills, and a robust, professional-worthy body design. It pulls much of the original a1's well-rounded feature-set into an a9 III body and adds the AF and IBIS technologies introduced with the a7R V. It's a camera meant for working professionals, whether they are sports, editorial, product, fashion, or advertising shooters, and it's equally appealing to landscape, portrait, wedding, and event photographers, too. And, beyond photography, it has the video tools the a1-series is known for, including 8K recording, along with useful stabilization and framing aids borrowed from the ZV class of cameras.
The a1 II brings Sony's best technology from every lineup into one all-encompassing camera body making it the do-anything camera solution for professionals.
Upgraded Features and Functions
The original a1 was a standout camera within Sony's lineup, meshing high-end photo and high-end video features within a single, powerful camera body. Version two takes this theme and runs with it, improving on a number of key features to further benefit the professional hybrid image-maker.
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
Portrait Example
The original a1 was already known for its strong imaging performance and the a1 II improves on this with upgraded BIONZ XR processing, an AI processing unit, more powerful 8.5-stop IBIS, and the impressive 50MP stacked BSI CMOS sensor from its predecessor. The sensor and processor still afford a top 30-fps shooting rate, expandable sensitivity from ISO 50-102400, and an impressive 15-stop dynamic range. Additionally, on the speed front, the a1 II gains the Pre-Capture and Speed Boost functions that debuted on the a9 III.
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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.
Speed Boost lets you vary your continuous shooting speed mid-burst; when the C5 button is depressed while burst shooting, you can switch from the chosen continuous shooting speed to a faster or slower one to suit the pace of action you're photographing.
Refined 5-axis in-body image stabilization compensates for up to 8.5 stops of camera shake at the center of the frame and 7 stops at the periphery; an improvement of 3 stops of shake control compared to the original a1.
Same full-frame 50MP stacked BSI CMOS sensor as the a1, mixing high resolution with the speed and reduced rolling shutter of a stacked design to suit both meticulous and quick-working shooters.
Smarter, Faster Autofocus and Subject Tracking
The a1 II's focusing system received similarly significant upgrades from its predecessor, now sporting an AI Processing Unit and refined subject detection and tracking. The phase-detection AF system itself still comprises 759 points, which cover about 92% of the sensor area, and support focusing down to -4 EV at f/2. Subject tracking and subject detection is improved, too, specifically how the camera is 30% faster at detect human eyes and 50% faster with animal eyes.
First seen in the a7R V and a9 III, the a1 II sports a dedicated AI Processing Unit for refined, responsive, and intelligent subject tracking and detection of humans, animals, birds, insects, cars, trains, and airplanes.
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%.
Additionally, human pose estimation can distinguish between multiple people and maintain focus on the targeted subject; even if someone crosses in front, the camera maintains focus on the key person.
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.
Full-time DMF (Direct Manual Focus) enables using the lens's focus ring for manual focus control at any time, making it easier to switch focus to a different subject even when working with AF.
Product Specs
Imaging
| Lens Mount | Canon RF |
| Sensor Resolution | Actual: 47.1 Megapixel Effective: 45 Megapixel (8192 x 5464) |
| Image Sensor | 36 x 24 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS |
| Image Stabilization | Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis |
| Built-In ND Filter | None |
| Capture Type | Stills & Video |
Exposure Control
| Shutter Type | Electronic Shutter, Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter |
| Shutter Speed | Mechanical Shutter 1/8000 to 30 Seconds Electronic Front Curtain Shutter 1/8000 to 30 Seconds Electronic Shutter 1/8000 to 0.5 Seconds |
| ISO Sensitivity | Photo 100 to 51,200 in Manual Mode (Extended: 50 to 102,400) Photo 100 to 51,200 in Auto Mode Video 100 to 25,600 (Extended: 51,200) |
| Metering Method | Center-Weighted Average, Evaluative, Partial, Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
| Exposure Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) |
| Metering Range | -3 to 20 EV |
| White Balance | 2000 to 10,000K Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten |
| Continuous Shooting | Mechanical Shutter Up to 12 fps at 45 MP for up to 180 Frames (Raw) / 350 Frames (JPEG) Electronic Shutter Up to 20 fps at 45 MP for up to 83 Frames (Raw) / 170 Frames (JPEG) |
| Interval Recording | Yes |
| Self-Timer | 2/10-Second Delay |
Still Image Capture
| Image Sizes | 3:2 JPEG / Raw 8192 x 5464 5808 x 3872 4176 x 2784 2976 x 1984 2400 x 1600 |
| Aspect Ratio | 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 |
| Image File Format | JPEG, Raw |
| Bit Depth | 14-Bit |
Video Capture
| Internal Recording Modes | H.265 4:2:2 10-Bit DCI 8K (8192 x 4320) at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [680 to 1300 Mb/s] UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps [680 to 1300 Mb/s] DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/59.94/100 fps [170 to 1880 Mb/s] UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [170 to 1880 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [28 to 230 Mb/s] H.264 4:2:0 8-Bit DCI 8K (8192 x 4320) at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [470 to 1300 Mb/s] UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps [470 to 1300 Mb/s] DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [120 to 1880 Mb/s] UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [120 to 1880 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [12 to 180 Mb/s] Raw 12-Bit 8192 x 4320 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [2600 Mb/s] |
| External Recording Modes | 4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) up to 59.94 fps UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) up to 59.94 fps |
| Sensor Crop Modes | Super35 / APS-C 4K |
| Gamma Curve | Canon Log, Canon Log 3 |
| Recording Limit | Up to 30 Minutes |
| Broadcast Output | NTSC/PAL |
| IP Streaming | Yes |
| Built-In Microphone Type | Stereo |
| Audio Recording | AAC Audio LPCM Audio |
Interface
| Media/Memory Card Slot | Slot 1: CFexpress Type B Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) |
| Video I/O | 1 x Micro-HDMI Output |
| Audio I/O | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input on Camera Body 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output on Camera Body |
| Power I/O | 1 x USB-C (5VDC at 1.5 A) Input |
| Other I/O | 1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 2) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input) 1 x Canon N3 Control Input |
| Wireless | 5 GHz Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth Control |
| Mobile App Compatible | Yes *As of November, 2022: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility |
| Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.) | None |
Monitor
| Size | 3.2" |
| Resolution | 2,100,000 Dot |
| Display Type | Free-Angle Tilting Touchscreen LCD |
| Secondary Display | Top: Status Display |
Viewfinder
| Type | Built-In Electronic (OLED) |
| Size | 0.5" |
| Resolution | 5,760,000 Dot |
| Eye Point | 23 mm |
| Coverage | 100% |
| Magnification | Approx. 0.76x |
| Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +2 |
Focus
| Focus Type | Auto and Manual Focus |
| Focus Mode | Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF |
| Autofocus Points | Phase Detection: 1053 |
| Autofocus Sensitivity | -6 to +20 EV |
Flash
| Built-In Flash/Light | No |
| Maximum Sync Speed | 1/250 Second |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) |
| Dedicated Flash System | eTTL |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe, PC Terminal |
Environmental
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
| Operating Humidity | 0 to 85% |
General
| Battery Type | 1 x LP-E6NH Rechargeable Lithium-Ion |
| Tripod Mounting Thread | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) |
| Accessory Mount | 1 x Hot Shoe Mount |
| Material of Construction | Magnesium Alloy |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 5.43 x 3.84 x 3.46" / 138 x 97.5 x 88 mm |
| Weight | 1.62 lb / 738 g (With Battery, Recording Media) |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight | 3.045 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 11 x 9.4 x 6.1" |





