Sony Alpha a7 II mirrorless digital camera with 28-70mm lens deluxe kit price has been reduced dramatically, only for today (Sunday at 12:01AM EST) according to our partners, B&H. The offer ends on: Nov 4 ’18 at 11:59 pm ET. It’s a bargain for junior filmmakers. Read more below!
Robust full frame camera
The Alpha a7 II Mirrorless Digital Camera is a full frame camera, which features 5-axis SteadyShot image stabilization, inside a a magnesium alloy body (moisture and dust resistant), to help you shoot in harsh environments.
The 24.3-megapixel sensor enables high resolution images and low light effectiveness with its standard ISO sensitivity range of 100-25600.
Great entry level video capabilities
In addition to highly detailed stills with smooth gradations, the a7 II now has access to the high-bit-rate XAVC S format with 60p, 30p, and 24p recording options, all at 50 Mbps. The look of movies can also be adjusted with picture profiles, including the addition of the S-Log2 gamma setting with a high dynamic range
FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS E-mount lens
Bundled with the a7 II in this kit is the FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS E-mount lens. This wide-to-portrait zoom incorporates three aspherical elements and one extra-low dispersion element into its design to minimize chromatic aberrations and enhance overall image clarity. An optical SteadyShot image stabilization system has also been added to minimize the appearance of camera shake to suit working in dim lighting and with low shutter speeds. This stabilization will work with the in-body stabilization found in the camera.
5-Axis SteadyShot INSIDE Image Stabilization
The a7 II owns the 5-axis SteadyShot INSIDE image stabilization system. This compensates for five types of camera shake encountered during handheld shooting of still images and video. This allows users to confidently use any lens, even adapted lenses, for critical imaging without encountering blur from camera shake. This system will compensate for approximately 4.5 stops of shutter speed for working with a huge variety of subjects.
Full HD Video Recording and XAVC S Format
Shoot full HD 1920 x 1080 video at frame rates of 60p, 30p, and 24p with the high-bit-rate 50Mbps XAVC S format. This results in excellent image quality with minimal noise and artifacts without requiring a large amount of disk space. Additionally, the system using linear PCM sound for high quality audio.
4:2:2 on external recorder
When recording internally, users will record video with a 4:2:0 sampling at 8-bit, however, to even further improve image quality the a7II has clean HDMI output for use with an external recorder. This allows users to capture 4:2:2 uncompressed video and save in an edit-ready format.
S-Log2 Gamma
Users can use the same S-Log2 Gamma Curve that is found on high end Sony Cinema cameras that squeezes up to 1300% more dynamic range into the video signal then traditional REC709, for increased post-production flexibility.
Magnesium Alloy Construction and Robust Lens Mount
The compact form is well-built with a magnesium allow top cover, front cover, and internal structure. The lens mount has been redesigned with a greater strength and rigidity for extra security when using larger or longer lenses. The body itself also features greater sealing for dust and moisture resistance, providing more protection when shooting out in the elements. Additionally, the optical filter on the sensor has an anti-static coating and there is an anti-dust mechanism to prevent dust from adhering to the sensor.
Final thoughts
For anyone who eager to enter the great world of filmmaking, this is a bargain. This camera could be one of the best entry level cameras that deliver great images, even for paid gigs. You definitely can produce professional looking images and results with this one. For beginners, it’s a no brainer. Just remember: according to B&H, this offer ends on: Nov 4 ’18 at 11:59 pm ET.
