Sony Alpha A7C MarkII Compact Mirrorless 33MP Camera

Feature Description

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 color, 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.

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.

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.

Consistently accurate exposure and color

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 colors.

Log recording with LUT previews

The α7C II boasts an S-Log3 gamma curve that emphasizes gradation characteristics from shadows to mid-gray (18% gray), achieving 14+ stops of latitude. S-Gamut3 and S-Gamut3. Cine color 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.

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 color grading.

S-Cinetone™ for 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.

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.

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 color 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.

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 refocussing. Breathing metadata can also be used with the advanced breathing compensation capabilities of the latest Catalyst Browse/Prepare Plugin software during post-production.

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.

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.

Active Mode image stabilization supports handheld movie shooting

Handheld 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.

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 favorite takes or scenes, allowing you to quickly locate them during playback in the camera or editing with compatible software.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Specification

General	Camera Type	Interchangeable lens digital camera
	Lens Mount	E-mount
Image Sensor	Number of Pixels (Total)	Approx. 34.1 megapixels
Camera Section	Sensor Type	35 mm full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm), Exmor R CMOS sensor
Image Sensor	Anti-dust System	Yes
Camera Section	Number of Pixels (Effective)	Still images: Approx. 33.0 megapixels max., Movies: Approx. 27.6 megapixels max.
	Color Temperature Range	2500 K–9900 K
Recording System	Memory Card Slot	Slot for SD (UHS-I/II compliant) memory card
Focus System	Focus Type	Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF / contrast-detection AF)
	Focus Point	Still images: Max. 759 points (phase-detection AF), Movies: Max. 627 points (phase-detection AF)
	Focus Sensitivity Range	EV–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 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)
Exposure Control	Metering Type	1200-zone evaluative metering
	Metering Sensitivity	EV-3 to EV20 (ISO100 equivalent with F2.0 lens attached)
	Exposure Compensation	+/- 5.0 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps selectable)
	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)
	Anti-Flicker Shoot	Yes
Viewfinder	Type	1 cm (0.39 type) electronic viewfinder (XGA OLED)
	Number of Dots	Approx. 0.70x (with 50 mm lens at infinity, –1 m-1)
	Dioptre	–4.0 to +3.0 m-1
	Eye Point	Approx. 22 mm from the eyepiece lens, 19.6 mm from the eyepiece frame at –1 m–1 (CIPA standard)
	Finder Frame Rate Selection	NTSC mode: STD 60fps / HI 120fps, PAL mode: STD 50fps / HI 100fps
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 °
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)
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 (35 mm full frame), 1/200 s (APS-C)
	Electronic Front Curtain Shutter	Yes
Image Stabilization	Type	Image sensor-shift mechanism with five-axis compensation (compensation depends on lens specifications)
	Compensation Effect	7.0 stops (based on CIPA standard. Pitch/yaw shake only. With FE 50 mm F1.2 GM lens mounted. Long exposure NR off.)
	Mode	Still images: On/Off, Movie: Active/Standard/Off
Flash	Type	-
	Guide No.	-
	Control	Pre-flash TTL
	Flash Compensation	+/-3.0 EV (switchable between 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps)
	External Flash Compatibility	Sony α System Flash compatible with Multi Interface Shoe, attach the shoe adapter for flash compatible with Auto-lock accessory shoe
Drive	Continuous Drive Speed (Approx. Max.)	Hi+: 10 fps
	No. of Frame Recordable (Approx.)	JPEG Extra fine L: 88 frames, JPEG Fine L: over 1,000 frames, JPEG Standard L: over 1,000 frames, RAW: 44 frames, RAW and JPG: 35 frames, RAW (Lossless Compressed): 27 frames, RAW (Lossless Compressed) and JPEG: 20 frames, RAW (Uncompressed): 18 frames, RAW (Uncompressed) and JPEG: 16 frames
	Pixel Shift Multi Shooting	-
Playback	Modes	Enlarged display mode, Protect, Rating, Shot Mark (Movie), Divider Frame, Crop, Photo Capture
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
Interface	PC Interface	Mass storage/MTP
	Multi/Micro USB Terminal	-
	Interfaces	Yes (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))
	Bluetooth®	Yes (Bluetooth Standard Ver. 4.2 [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), YCbCr 4:2:2 10bit / RGB 8 bit
	Multi Interface Shoe	Yes (with Digital Audio Interface)
	Mic Terminal	Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack)
	Headphone Terminal	Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack)
	Remote Control (Wireless)	Yes (Bluetooth remote control)
	Dc Input	-
	Functions	FTP Transfer Func.(Wired LAN(USB-LAN), USB Tethering, Wi-Fi), Send to smartphone, Remote control via smartphone, PC Remote
	Audio Data Format	LPCM 2ch (16 bit 48 kHz)
Audio	Microphone	Built-in, stereo
	Speaker	Built-in, monaural
Lens Compensation	Setting	Shading, Chromatic Aberration, Distortion, Breathing (Movie)
Power	Supplied Battery	One rechargeable battery pack NP-FZ100
	Battery Life (Still Images)	Approx. 530 shots (Viewfinder)/Approx. 560 shots (LCD monitor) (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)
	USB Power Supply	Yes (Available with USB Type-C Terminal. USB Power Delivery compatible)
	Power Consumption with Viewfinder	Still 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 Screen	Still 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)
Weight	Body Only	Approx. 429 g/Approx. 0 lb 15.2 oz
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 2.88 x 2.5 inches, Approx. 5 x 2.88 x 2.38 inches (from grip to monitor)
Operating temperature	Operating Temperature	32–104 °F / 0–40 °C

What is in the Box

Sony Alpha A7C Mark II Camera Body

Sony NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery (2280mAh)

Sony ALC-B1EM Body Cap for E-Mount Cameras

Shoulder Strap

Accessory Shoe Cap