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Sony Alpha A7C II Full Frame Mirrorless Camera - Body Only (Silver)

Sony Alpha A7C II Full Frame Mirrorless Camera - Body Only (Silver)

SKU: SON-ILCE7CM2S.CEC
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Experience the freedom of compact portability and excellence of Full-Frame quality with Alpha 7CII - a camera that will ignite your creativity. Capture stunning 33.0MP detail in stills and 4K movies, with an impressive 15-stop dynamic range. Experience lifelike colours and superior image quality powered by the BIONZ XR engine and advanced image processing algorithm.

Enjoy steady shots with 7.0-step IBIS and cinematic 4K movies stabilized with Active Mode. AI-powered autofocus ensures precise focus on subjects, even in motion. With its intuitive touch display, ergonomic design, and dust/moisture resistance, Alpha 7CII offers a seamless shooting experience to the hybrid creators seeking excellence on the move.


  • Incredibly compact and lightweight, packed with full-frame performance
  • 33.0MP full-frame Exmor R back-illuminated CMOS sensor
  • BIONZ XR processing power for exceptional image quality
  • Dedicated AI Processor for advanced subject recognition and tracking
  • Outstanding 4K 4:2:2 10-bit movie recording up to 60p/50p
  • Advanced 5-axis optical image stabilization with up to 7-steps of compensation
  • Active Mode image stabilization supports handheld movie shooting
  • Consistently accurate exposure and color with new AE algorithm
  • High resolution XGA OLED electronic viewfinder with 120fps display
  • Compatible with more than 70 E-mount lenses offer boundless creativity
  • Creative Look with 10 customizable presets to realize your vision
  • Selectable RAW file types and JPEG Light quality setting
  • Continuous still shooting at up to 10 fps with AF/AE tracking
  • Advanced movie recording formats for simpler post-production
  • Log recording and LUT handling for powerful creative possibilitie
  • S-Cinetone for a cinematic look without the need for post processing
  • Breathing compensation for movies with a consistent angle of view
  • AI-based Auto Framing automatically adjusts framing to highlight your subject
  • In-camera Time-lapse creation to capture unforgettable moments
  • Wide-area, high-density autofocus with 759 phase detection AF points
  • Tenacious Real-time Tracking lets you concentrate on composition
  • AI-based Human pose estimation for accurate subject recognition
  • Reliable recognition of a wider range of subjects
  • Accurate autofocus in low light situations as dim as EV -4.0
  • Full-time Direct Manual Focus (DMF) for quick access to manual adjustment
  • Focus bracketing to create images with incredible depth of focus
  • Focus Map and Peaking display assist for shooting video
  • Flicker suppression from artificial lighting for stills and movie recording
  • Smooth and simple selection of recording modes
  • Stable, comfortable grip for handheld shooting
  • Enhanced shooting flexibility with vari-angle LCD monitor
  • Easy to use, intuitive touch operations on LCD panel
  • Improved menu structure for quick access to frequently used menu items
  • Multi Interface (MI) shoe with digital audio interface for optional accessories
  • Image sensor anti-dust system
  • USB PD (Power Delivery) supports fast charging
  • Durable magnesium alloy chassis
  • Dust and moisture resistant design
  • Easy and stable smartphone connectivity with Sony’s Creators’ App
  • Stream high-quality live content via UVC/UAC w/internal recording
  • Fast Wi-Fi for PC tethering
  • Creators' Cloud platform
  • Accessible technology on Alpha cameras
  • Sony's Road to Zero Plan
CAMERA
Camera Type: Interchangeable lens digital camera
Lens Mount: E-mount
Sensor Type: 35mm full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm), Exmor R CMOS sensor
Number of Pixels (Total): Approx. 34.1 megapixels
Number of Pixels (Effective): Still images: Approx. 33.0 megapixels max.¹, Movies: Approx. 27.6 megapixels max. ¹
Colour Temperature Range: 2500 K - 9900 K
Anti-Dust System: Yes
RECORDING (STILL IMAGES)
Recording Format: JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.3 2, MPF Baseline compliant), HEIF (MPEG-A MIAF compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 4.0 format compliant)
Image SIze (Pixels) [3:2]: 35mm full frame L: 7008 x 4672 (33 M), M: 4608 x 3072 (14 M), S: 3504 x 2336 (8.2 M)
14bit RAW: YES
Image Quality Modes: RAW, JPEG, HEIF (4:2:0 / 4:2:2), RAW+JPEG, RAW+HEIF
RECORDING (MOVIE)
Video Compression: XAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XAVC HS: MPEG-H HEVC/H.265
Audio Recording Format: LPCM 2ch (48 kHz 16 bit), LPCM 2ch (48 kHz 24 bit) ², LPCM 4ch (48 kHz 24 bit) ²
MOVIE FUNCTION
Proxy Recording: Yes
RAW Output: -
Slow & Quick Motion (Shooting Frame Rate): Yes
TC / UB: Yes
RECORDING SYSTEM
Memory Card Slot: Slot for SD (UHS-I/II compliant) memory card
FOCUS SYSTEM
Focus Point: Still images: Max. 759 points (phase-detection AF), Movies: Max. 627 points (phase-detection AF)
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)
Focus Sensitivity Range: EV-4 to EV20 (ISO100 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
Focus Type: Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detectio n AF / contrast-detection AF)
EXPOSURE CONTROL
Metering Sensitivity: EV-3 to EV20 (ISO100 equivalen t with F2.0 lens attached)
Metering Type: 1200-zone evaluative metering
Exposure Compensation: +/- 5.0 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps selectable)
Anti-Flicker Shoot: Yes³
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)
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 °
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 (35mm full frame), 1/200 s (APS-C) ⁴
Electronic Front Curtain Shutter: Yes
FLASH
Flash Compensation: +/- 3.0 EV (switchable between 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps)
Control Type: Pre-flash TTL
External Flash Compatibility: Sony α System Flash compatible with Multi Interface Shoe, attach the shoe adaptor for flash compatible with Auto-lock accessory shoe
USB STREAMING
Video Data Format: MJPEG, YUV420¹¹
Video Resolution: 3840 x 2160 (15p / 30p), 3840 x 2160 (12.5p / 25p), 1920 x 1080 (30p / 60p), 1920 x 1080 (25p / 50p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 1280 x 720 (25p)
Audio Data Format: LPCM 2ch (16bit 48 kHz)
SIZE & WEIGHT
Dimensions: 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 7/8 x 2 1/2 inches, Approx. 5 x 2 7/8 x 2 3/8 inches (from grip to monitor)
Weight: With battery and memory card: Approx. 514 g / Approx. 1 lb 2.2oz
Body only: Approx. 429 g / Approx. 0 lb 15.2 oz
OPERATING TEMPERATURE
Operating Temperature: 0 - 40 ℃ / 32 - 104 °F
IMAGE STABILIZATION
Type: Image sensor-shift mechanism with 5-axis compensation (compensation depends on lens specifications)
Mode: Still images: On / Off, Movie: Active / Standard / Off
Compensation Effect: 7.0 stops (based on CIPA standard. Pitch/yaw shake only. With FE 50mm F1.2 GM lens mounted. Long exposure NR off.)
DRIVE
Continuous Drive Speed (Approx. Max.): Hi+: 10 fps ⁵
Pixel Shift Multi Shooting: -
No. of Frame Recordable (Approx.): JPEG Extra fine L: 88 frames ⁵, JPEG Fine L: over 1000 frames ⁵, JPEG Standard L: over 1000 frames ⁵, RAW: 44 frames ⁵, RAW & JPG: 35 frames ⁵, RAW (Lossless Compressed): 27 frames ⁵, RAW (Lossless Compressed) & JPEG: 20 frames ⁵, RAW (Uncompressed): 18 frames ⁵, RAW (Uncompressed) & JPEG: 1 6 frames ⁵
LENS COMPENSATION
Setting: Shading, Chromatic Aberration, Distortion, Breathing (Movie)
VIEWFINDER
Type: 1.0 cm (0.39 type) electronic viewfinder (XGA OLED)
Magnification: Approx. 0.70x (with 50 mm lens at infinity, -1 m-¹)
Eye Point: Approx. 22 mm from the eyepiece lens, 19.6 mm from the eyepiece frame at -1 m-¹ (CIPA standard)
Number of Dots: 2 359 296 dots
Finder Frame Rate Selection: NTSC mode: STD 60fps / HI 120fps, PAL mode: STD 50fps / HI 100fps
Dioptre: -4.0 to +3.0 m-¹
AUDIO
Microphone: Built-in, stereo
Speaker: Built-in, monaural
INTERFACE
Wireless LAN (Built In): Yes (Wi-Fi Compatible, IEEE 80 2.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz band/ 5 GHz band)) ⁷ ⁸ Yes (Wi-Fi Compatible, IEEE 80 2.11b/g/n (2.4 GHz band)) ⁹
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), YCbC r 4:2:2 10bit / RGB 8bit
Multi Interface Shoe: Yes (with Digital Audio Interface) ¹â°
PC Interface: Mass storage / MTP
Bluetooth: Yes (Bluetooth Standard Ver. 4.2 (2.4 GHz band))
Mic Terminal: Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack)
Headphone Terminal: Yes (3.5 mm Stereo minijack)
Remote Control (Wireless): Yes (Bluetooth remote control)
Functions: FTP Transfer Func. (Wired LAN (USB-LAN), USB Tethering, Wi-Fi), Send to smartphone, Remote control via smartphone, PC Remote
PLAYBACK
Modes: Enlarged display mode, Protect, Rating, Shot Mark (Movie), Divider Frame, Crop, Photo Capture
RECORDING SYSTEM (MOVIE)
Movie Recording Format (XAVC HS 4K): 3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 10bit) (Approx.): 59.94p (150Mbps / 75Mbps / 45Mbps), 50p (150Mbps / 75Mbps / 45Mbps), 23.98p (100 Mbps / 50Mbps / 30Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 59.94p (200Mbps / 100Mbps), 50p (200Mbps / 100Mbps), 23.98p (100Mbps / 50Mbps)
Movie Recording Format (XAVC S 4K): 3840 x 2160 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.): 59.94p (150Mbps), 50p (150Mbps), 29.97p (100Mbps / 60 Mbps), 25p (100Mbps / 60Mbps), 23.98p (100Mbps / 60Mbps), 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 59.94p (200Mbps), 50p (200Mbps), 29.97p (140Mbps), 25p (140Mbps), 23.98p (100 Mbps)
Movie Recording Format (XAVC S HD): 1920 x 1080 (4:2:0, 8bit) (Approx.): 119.88p (100Mbps / 60Mbps), 100p (100Mbps / 60Mbps), 59.94p (50Mbps / 25Mbps), 50p (50Mbps / 25Mbps), 29.97p (50Mbps / 16Mbps), 25p (50Mbps / 16Mbps), 23.98p (50Mbps), 1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 59.94p (50Mbps), 50p (50Mbps), 29.97p (50Mbps), 25p (50Mbps), 23.98p (50Mbps)
Movie Recording Format (XAVC S-I 4K): 3840 x 2160 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 59.94p (600Mbps), 50p (500Mbps), 29.97p (300Mbps), 25p (250Mbps), 23.98p (240Mbps)
Movie Recording Format (XAVC S-I HD): 1920 x 1080 (4:2:2, 10bit) (Approx.): 59.94p (222 Mbps), 50p (185 Mbps), 29.97p (111 Mbps), 25p (93 Mbps), 23.98p (89 Mbps)
POWER
USB Power Supply: Yes (Available with USB Type-C Terminal. USB Power Delivery compatible)
Supplied Battery: One rechargeable battery pack NP-FZ100
Battery Life (Still Images): Approx. 530 shots (Viewfinder) / Approx. 560 shots (LCD monit or) (CIPA standard)¹²
Battery Life (Movie, Actual Recording): Approx. 100 min (Viewfinder) / Approx. 105 min (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard) ¹³
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)
Power Consumption with Viewfinder: Still images: Approx. 3.7 W (with FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 lens attached), Movies: Approx. 6.0 W (with FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 lens attached)
Power Consumption with LCD Screen: Still images: Approx. 3.5 W (with FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 lens attached), Movies: Approx. 6.0 W (with FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 lens attached)
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
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)
  • 1 x Sony Alpha 7CII
  • 1 x Rechargeable Battery NP-FZ100
  • 1 x Shoulder strap
  • 1 x Body cap
  • 1 x Accessory shoe cap