Sony Alpha 1 II Mirrorless Digital Camera (Body Only)

Sony ILCE-1M2 Alpha 1 II Camera Overview

The Sony introduces the second generation of the flagship α1 camera, with a 50.1 MP (approx., effective) Exmor RS™ stacked CMOS sensor and powerful BIONZ XR™ image processing engine, improved image quality at mid to high ISO. It also ensures image stabilization with up to 8.5-step central and 7.0-step peripheral compensation. Moreover, selectable RAW options including lossless RAW for efficient workflow give more control to the photographer to produce his/her masterpiece.

Real-time Recognition AF

The AI processing unit makes it possible to accurately recognize a wider variety of subjects.

• The AI processing unit enhances subject recognition processing performance, both in volume and speed.
• Human pose estimation technology
• Accurate detection of a wide variety of subjects
  • Approx. 30%*1 improvement in animal eye recognition
  • Approx. 50%*1 improvement in bird eye recognition
  • Supports Animal, Bird, Insect, Car/Train, Airplane
  • A new “AUTO” mode allows the camera to recognize subjects without having to switch target settings.

Fast Hybrid AF / Outstanding Speed

Sony's Fast Hybrid AF system combines the speed and tracking performance needed to quickly lock onto and tenaciously track subjects that move unpredictably. The α1 II’s outstanding speed performance and added features help users to achieve a higher capture success rate.

• 759 *1 phase-detection point covers approx. 92% of the image area. 759 points are available in the APS-C mode, too.
• Low light AF down to -4.0 EV (AF-S, ISO 100, F2.0 lens)
• XL and XS focus area spot sizes plus custom focus area for flexible focus area settings
• Selectable AF tracking response ([Stable], [Standard] [Responsive]) to balance between focus stability and response, e.g. sudden movement when a bird takes flight.

Refined high-resolution images

High resolution with low noise

• 50.1 MP (approx., effective) resolution*1, a resolution of approximately 21 MP in APS-C.
• ISO 100-32000, expandable to ISO 50-102400, with reduced noise at mid to high ISO sensitivities without sacrificing image detail
• Consistently accurate exposure and color
• 15-stop dynamic range (Stills)

Evolved movie functionality

• High resolution 8K 30p 4:2:2 10bit; 8.6K oversampling*2
• 4K 60p in Super 35mm, 5.8K oversampling and full pixel readout without pixel binning
• High frame rate recording at 120p34 for 4K, 240p for Full HD

Fast delivery and broad expandability

Dual Slots for CFexpress Type A memory cards

• SDXC and CFexpress Type A (x 2)

Comprehensive playback functions

• Seamless search and playback with two memory cards
• Improved group display
• Auto-marking of the first image in burst or Pre-Capture groups

High-speed 2.5GBASE-T wired LAN

• Stable, high-speed transfer of huge still and movie data at up to 2.5 Gbps
• SSL or TLS encryption
• Remote camera power ON/OFF control (Wake on LAN) via the Remote Camera Tool desktop app

USB Type-C® with SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbps

• High speed PC remote data transfer to PC or mobile device.

Built-in Wi-Fi with 2x2 MIMO

• High-speed wireless 5 GHz*1 communication with 802.11ac 2x2 MIMO

Multiple options for data transfer to FTP server

• Wired and wireless LAN
• USB tethering with a smartphone
• Flexible transfer settings
• Up to 10 transfer settings can be saved.