Sony Alpha a7 Mirrorless Camera
Sony's Alpha a7 is a pro-level mirrorless camera that offers excellent full-frame performance and good ergonomics in a compact design.
-- As reviewed by Tom's Guide
Product details
- World’s first 5 axis in body image stabilization in a full frame camera
- Use your favorite lenses without blur from camera shake; High 50 Mbps bit rate XAVC S21 format recording of Full HD movies
- Capture stunning images with full frame, 24.3MP resolution. Lens Compensation: Peripheral shading, chromatic aberration, distortion
- Fast hybrid AF with phase detection: 30 percent faster than a7
- Compatible with Sony’s E mount lenses, and others with adaptors
PROS
+ Very small, light camera body for all-day shooting
+ Good detail and very accurate color
+ Controls provide quick access to frequently used settings
+ Excellent low-light performance up to ISO 3200 and acceptable to 6400
+ Fast autofocus for action shots
CONS
- Sluggish startup, even after firmware update
- Limited battery life
- Noise reduction above ISO 1600 removes much detail
- Awkward menu system
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By Tom's Guide on May 29, 2014
Sony's Alpha a7 is a pro-level mirrorless camera that offers excellent full-frame performance and good ergonomics in a compact design.
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