That the photographic world is no longer exclusive to Canon and Nikon is something that is becoming increasingly clear. You just have to see how many of the cameras that Pentax , Sony , Olympus , Panasonic, Fujifilm or Samsung, among others, have on the market today compete. Today we are pleased to talk about the Sony A77 II, a camera that leaves nothing indifferent and is considered one of the best EVIL cameras.
TO WHOM?
The Sony A77 II is designed to be fast and effective . Of it, its no less than 79 focus points for phase detection stand out, of which 15 are cross. This translates into a super fast and precise camera in focus, capable of effectively tracking moving subjects without losing focus, even when working in burst.
A 24.3MP sensor as well as a good ISO range, and a high-quality screen, make this robust and ergonomic camera reinforced against dust and water, a great option, for example, for lovers of sports or nature photography. (wildlife) , where speed and accuracy of focus are a priority.
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
- 24.3MP Exmor® APS-C CMOS sensor
- ISO Sensitivity: 100-25,600
- 0.5'' 2,359,296-dot electronic viewfinder with 100% field coverage
- Autofocus sensor with 79 AF points, 15 cross points
- 3.0″ type TFT LCD screen with 1,228,800 dots (non-touch)
- Shutter speed from 1/8000 to 30 seconds
- Weight: 726 g with battery
- built-in flash
- Lens mount: Sony A-mount
ADVANTAGES
We have already advanced some of them throughout the article. This camera stands out above all for its 79 focus points (15 cross), which makes it, if not the fastest (up to 12 fps), one of the fastest on the market today, both in focus and in Shooting. Everything in it is designed to be so. Adding to the focus points is a translucent mirror patented by Sony that replaces the classic moving mirrors of other DSLRs and that allows faster autofocus, as well as a new autofocus algorithm that predicts the movement of the subject thus avoiding lose focus.
Robust and ergonomic , protected against dust and splashes, with a high-quality three-axis tiltable LCD monitor (1,228,000 points) to achieve almost any shooting angle and an electronic viewfinder that covers 100% of the frame and a angle of vision of 33º and that allows to preview the scene in an exact way. It also allows us to frame by screen or viewfinder, and has a proximity sensor that deactivates the screen when we approach the viewfinder to save battery.
Nor should we forget its 24.3MP effective Exmor sensor and its high ISO range from 100 to 25,600. In addition, it has an integrated stabilizer both in the camera and in the viewfinder, and WI-FI and NFC connectivity with integrated flash and hot shoe to add an external one.
DISADVANTAGES
There are few downsides to this camera objectively. Many depend on the perception that each of us have regarding what should or should not be a good camera. For example, the viewfinder is optical , something that bothers some and others love it ? We also find that the screen is not touch screen , which today can be somewhat disappointing for some users.
What is clear is that if you have just entered the wonderful world of photography, this camera is too complicated . You have to be a little more advanced to be able to enjoy it and not get frustrated with its weight, its buttons and its infinite possibilities, otherwise, the price is not going to compensate you too much.
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