IBC 2015: The Brand New Sony A7S Mark II Provides 4K Internal Recording and 5-Axis Image Stabilization

It seems that Sony is going to dominate IBC again. Out of nowhere, the company announced the brand new and long-awaited Sony A7S II mirrorless compact camera. It provides the highly-demanded 4K internal UHD 4K recording at 30 fps with full pixel readout as well as 1080p recording at up to 120 fps, all in the XAVC S format  along with the relatively new 5-axis in-camera stabilization.

The new S-Gamut3.Cine/S-Log-3 and S-Gamut3/S-Log3 profiles are also available on the camera enabling up to a 1300% wider dynamic range for smoother tonal and color gradations, along with enhanced sensitivity and clarity in shadows and mid-tones. These profiles also lend themselves to greater compatibility within a professional workflow and are well-paired to the Cineon Log gamma curve for versatile post-production grading and color control.

Here are a bunch of promotional videos of the A7S Mark II provided by Sony.

The Sony A7S mark II Highlights:

• 12.2MP Full-Frame Exmor CMOS Sensor
• BIONZ X Image Processor
• Internal UHD 4K 30fps & Full HD 120fps Recording
• S-Log3 Gamma and Display Assist Function
• 5-Axis SteadyShot INSIDE Stabilization
• 0.5″ 2.36m-Dot XGA OLED Tru-Finder EVF
• ISO 100-102400, Expandable to ISO 409600
• Fast Intelligent AF to -4 EV
• Full Pixel Read-Out
• 3840 x 2160: 30 fps, 24 fps, 25 fps
• 1920 x 1080: 120 fps, 100 fps
• 1920 x 1080: 60 fps, 50 fps, 30 fps, 25 fps, 24 fps
• XAVC S 4K: 3840 x 2160 (30p/100Mbps, 30p/60Mbps, 24p/100Mbps, 24p/60Mbps)
• XAVC S HD: 1920 x 1080 (60p/50Mbps, 30p/50Mbps, 24p/50Mbps, 120p/100Mbps, 120p/60Mbps)
• AVCHD: 1920 x 1080 (60p/28Mbps/PS, 60i/24Mbps/FX, 60i/17Mbps/FH, 24p/24Mbps/FX, 24p/17Mbps/FH)
• MP4: 1920 x 1080 (60p/28Mbps, 30p/16Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30p/6Mbps)
• ISO 100 – 102400, Expandable to ISO 50-409600
• 0.5″ 2.36m-Dot XGA OLED Tru-Finder EVF
• S-Gamut3.Cine/S-Log3
• New Gamma Assist Display
• Enhanced Zebra Function
• HDMI Output: [NTSC] 3840 x 2160 (30p/24p) / 1920 x 1080 (60p/24p) / 1920 x 1080 (60i), YCbCr 4:2:2 8bit/ RGB 8bit
• 5-Axis Image Stabilization
• Availability: November 2015
• Retail Price: $3,000

The Sony A7S mark II will hit the shelves in November and now can be pre-ordered at B&H.

B&H Order Link:

Sony Alpha a7SII Mirrorless Digital Camera (Body Only)

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