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Sony to Add Uncompressed RAW and Enhance Phase Detect AF on the A7 II

November 5, 2015 By Eric Reagan

Sony A7 II

After Sony’s recent firmware update to the A7R II, which added uncompressed RAW capture, Sony is also bringing the feature to the A7 II. Additionally, Sony will add on-sensor phase detection AF operation to the A7 II for faster and more precise autofocus on Sony A-mount system and other lenses using an adapter.

The uncompressed RAW capture will be a new menu options (just like it is on the A7R II after its most recent update) and compressed RAW will still be an option for those who want to save a little storage space.

This new firmware version 2.0 will be available for download on November 18 from Sony’s support site.

Filed Under: Sony Tagged With: A7 II, A7II, firmware, Sony

 

Up Close Look at the Sony A7II’s 5-Axis Stabilization Assembly

January 7, 2015 By Eric Reagan

One of the cool parts of big trade shows is seeing the technology behind the products we love. All of the major manufacturers have parts and pieces of their best tech on display to show how they work. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Sony Tagged With: 5-axis, A7 II, A7II, CES 2015, full frame, Sony

Lightroom 5.7.1 Now Available

December 15, 2014 By Eric Reagan

Lightroom 5

Adobe has updated Lightroom 5 to version 5.7.1 and now includes support for Sony A7II RAW files, as well as several new lens profiles. The update also addresses a bug fix for Samsung NX1 files.

You can download the update through Creative Cloud or via the following links: (Mac | Windows)

Filed Under: Lightroom Tagged With: A7 II, A7II, lightroom, Lightroom 5, NX1, Samsung, Sony, update

Sony A7 II Now In Stock

December 11, 2014 By Eric Reagan

Sony A7 II

B&H has the new Sony A7 II in stock for the first time today. Right now, only the kit is listed as in stock and shipping; however, the A7 II body shouldn’t be much further behind. You can find the A7 II here at B&H Photo.

Filed Under: Sony Tagged With: A7 II, A7II, Sony

Adobe Camera Raw 8.7.1 Now Available

December 11, 2014 By Eric Reagan

Camera Raw 8.7.1

Adobe has announced the availability of Camera Raw 8.7.1 for Photoshop CC and Photoshop CS6, which adds RAW file support for the new Sony A7 II and updated support for the Samsung NX1. Several new lens profiles are also part of the update.

A corresponding update for Lightroom 5 (to version 5.7.1) is expected to be released within the next week. I’ll have the latest on that update as soon as it is released.

Finally, an update for the free DNG Coverter 8.7.1 is also available for Mac and Windows.

Filed Under: Adobe, Photoshop Tagged With: A7 II, A7II, adobe, camera raw, lightroom, Photoshop, Samsung NX1, Sony A7 II

Sony A7 II Hands-On Review

December 10, 2014 By Eric Reagan

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Check out this new video of the new Sony A7 II hands-on test with the guys from The Camera Store. They cover some of the minor changes in ergonomics and controls, as well as the new 5-axis stabilizer, XAVC S video codec and S-Log video capture.

Filed Under: Sony Tagged With: A7 II, A7II, Sony

Sony Announces A7 II U.S. Availability

November 26, 2014 By Eric Reagan

Sony A7 II

Earlier this month, Sony announced the new A7 II but only for the Japan market. Today, Sony has officially provided details on the A7 II for the US.

The camera will ship in the US on December 9 for $1700 for the body only and $2000 with the 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS lens. Recall that the A7 II has built-in 5-axis stabilization for its full frame sensor.

You can read more details about the A7 II here.

Also, the camera is now available for pre-order here at B&H Photo.

Also, the new Sony 70-300 f/4.5-5.6 G SSM II lens for Sony A-mount cameras is coming to the US in February 2015 for $1148. Check it out here at B&H Photo.

Filed Under: Sony Tagged With: A7 II, A7II, availability, Sony

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