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 tell you 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 her stand out her nothing less than 79 focus points by phase detection, of which 15 cross. This translates into a super fast and precise camera in focus, capable of effectively chasing moving subjects without losing focus, even 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 (fauna)where speed and focus accuracy are paramount.
General characteristics
- 24.3MP Exmor® APS-C CMOS sensor
- ISO sensitivity: 100-25,600
- 0.5-inch 2,359,296-dot electronic viewfinder with 100% field coverage
- Autofocus sensor with 79 AF points, 15 crosshair points
- Type 3.0″ TFT LCD screen with 1,228,800 points (non-touch)
- Shutter speed from 1/8000 to 30 seconds
- Weight: 726 g with battery
- built-in flash
- Lens mount: Sony A-type mount
Advantage
We have already advanced some of them throughout the article. Of this camera stand out above all its 79 focus points (15 cross), which makes it, if not the most fast (up to 12 fps), one of the fastest on the market today, both in focus and shooting. Everything in it is designed to be so. A pointer is added to the focus points. translucent mirror patented by Sony that replaces the classic moving mirrors of other DSLRs and allows faster autofocus, as well as a new autofocus algorithm that predicts the movement of the subject, thus avoiding losing focus.
of constitution robust and ergonomicprotected against dust and splashes, with a High-quality 3-axis tiltable LCD monitor (1,228,000 points) to achieve almost any shooting angle and a electronic viewfinder that covers 100% of the frame and a viewing angle of 33º and that allows you to preview the scene exactly. 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 effective 24.3MP Exmor sensor and its high ISO range of 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 has regarding what should or should not be a good camera. For example, him viewfinder is opticalwhich some people annoy and others love 😉 We also find that the screen is not touchwhich today can be somewhat disappointing for the occasional user.
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 will not compensate you too much either.
Price
You can find it on Amazon for N/Ajust the body.
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I leave you with the official presentation video:
conclusion
If you already know how to get the most out of a SLR camera and you value speed above all else, this may be a good option for you. It is a reliable, robust camera with very good reviews on Amazon (4.6 out of 5) and good image quality.
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