Sony launches Alpha 1 II full-frame camera with 8K recording support

November 20, 2024

Sony is arguably the crème de la crème when it comes to cameras. Its Alpha lineup of mirrorless cameras boasts top-notch features, catering the photography enthusiasts. The Japanese brand has now unveiled the Sony Alpha 1 II full-frame mirrorless camera. It comes with 50.1MP resolution, Dual Bionz XR image processing chips, and more. Without further ado, let’s head into the specs, features, and expected price of the Sony Alpha 1 II in Nepal, in this article.

Sony Alpha 1 II Camera Overview:

50.1MP Exmor RS CMOS sensor

As a flagship camera, the Sony Alpha 1 II rocks a 50.1MP Exmor RS CMOS sensor. It can shoot still at the same 50.1MP res while shooting videos on this guy uses 42MP resolution with up to 8.5 stops of 5-axis image stabilization. Similarly, the AI autofocus point is impressive at 759-point which uses a hybrid contrast and phase-detection setup. So, you can focus down to EV-4 with improved identification and tracking of humans and animals.

Moreover, the Alpha 1 II’s normal ISO range is 50 to 32,000 which is expandable to 50 to 102,400 with up to 15-stops of dynamic range. It can record up to 8K res videos at 30fps.

Dual Bionz XR Image Processing Chips

Acting as the brain of the Image Processing is the Bionz XR chip under the hood. Thanks to this, you get 50.1MP blackout-free photography at 30fps and 8K 4:2:@ 10-bit 400Mbps videography at 23.98, 25, and 29.97 fps. The Alpha 1 II simplifies capturing important moments by automatically tracking and centering selected subjects with its Framing Stabilizer and Auto Framing features.

This allows parents to actively engage in events without stressing over camera adjustments. Additionally, its Pre-capture capability ensures you won’t miss a thing by buffering up to one second of images before the shutter is fully pressed.

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Build and Ports

Build-wise, the dimensions of this camera measures 136.1 x 96.9 x 82.9 mm. It weighs 658 grams (body only). For previewing your shorsIn terms of ports, you get a Type-A HDMI port, a USB 3.2 Type-C port, a 3.5mm microphone jack, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. For storage, there are two SD/CFexpress flash card slots.

Other connectivity includes Bluetooth 5.0, WiFi 802.11ac 2×2 MIMO, and wired 2.5GBASE-T/1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet. Users can also control the camera using the Creators App with 25GB of free storage on the Creators Cloud.

Sony Alpha 1 II Specifications

Camera Weight: 658 grams
Dimension: 136.1 x 96.9 x 82.9 mm
Image Sensor: 50.2MP, Exmor R CMOS, Full Frame
Image processor: Bionz XR
Screen: 3-2inch TFT, 2 million dots, Touch Screen, flip-out display
Viewfinder: 0.64-inch OLED Electronic, 100% coverage, 9 million dots
Stabilization: 5-axis sensor-shift stabilization
AF System: Hybrid (Phase/contrast detection)
ISO Range: 50-32,000, Extendable up to 50-102,400
Shutter Speed: 1/80000 – 30 seconds for still images, 1/32000 to 30 Seconds, 1/8000 to 1/4 Second in Movie Mode
Continuous Shoot: up to 30 frames/sec at Max Resolution
Video Resolution: 7680 x 4320 pixels, 3840 x 2160 pixels, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Video Frame Rate: 7680 x 4320 pixels (23.98p, 25p, 29.97p), 3840 x 2160 pixels (120p, 60p, 30p, 24p), 1920×1080 pixels (120p, 60p, 30p, 24p)
Built-in flash: No
Compatible Lenses: Sony E Mount
Environmental Shielding: Yes
Battery Type: Li-ion, Rechargeable; Model: NP-FZ100, 2280mAh

Sony Alpha 1 II Price in Nepal and Availability

The official price of the Sony Alpha 1 II is USD 6,499.99 with availability from mid-December on Amazon. We expect the Sony Alpha 1 II price in Nepal to be NPR 949,999 when it launches here.