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Gallery: Walking Around New York City With a Php155K Camera

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I recently went on a trip to New York City and it neighboring states for vacation. Before the trip, Sony Philippines lent us the Sony a7R II to test out which was one of the most anticipated compact cameras to be available in the market. On paper alone, the specs are impressive including the world’s first backside-illuminated full-frame sensor with 42.4 megapixels and an ISO sensitivity that could go as far up as 102400.

That’s about as far as I would go for its technical specs since we have the review here which includes a list of all its internal goodness if that’s what you’re looking for.

For this post, I just wanted to share some of the shots I got out of the Php154,999 camera without going through photoshop for retouches. The only processing these images received were resizing so they could be uploaded here for easy viewing.

I am not a professional photographer, nor is this a sponsored post.

Uploaded here is a total of 39 photos from the trip which are categorized in three general groups: Objects and Day Shots, People, and Night Shots.

Objects/Day Shots

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People

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Night Shots

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It’s true when they say, “It’s not the bow and arrow, but the Indian.” Well, sometimes a good set of tools also help. This is definitely the case for the a7R II.

 

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Sony a7R II Review

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Touting really serious specs like a 42.4-megapixel back-illuminated CMOS sensor and ISO sensitivity topping at 102400, this full-frame mirrorless compact camera means business when it comes to using it as a point-and-shoot device. Read our full review of the Sony a7R II to know more about its capabilities and to see what kind of images it could produce from straight out of the camera.

Design and Construction

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Coming from the same alpha 7 series of compact cameras, the a7R II shares almost identical looks as the a7 Mark II that we briefly fiddled around with during its SEA launch.

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Most of its body is made up of magnesium alloy that now has improved weather-sealing enclosure with a reinforced lens mount so it could handle bigger, weighty lenses.

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Up top, we have the dials for shooting mode and exposure squeezed on the right side of the body. Also found in this area are programmable buttons for switching between different shooting settings with ease. Inside, the shutter is made with a reduced vibration design that results to making less sound every time the curtain moves.

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Connectivity ports and slots are strategically placed around the enclosure. The lower right side is for the miniSD, while the base of the shooter is for the battery pack. Opening the flap on the left reveals the ports for connecting it to and with other electronics.

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Controls and Ergonomics

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With its positioning of buttons and dials, navigating the a7R II was pretty easy and comfortable. Holding it, one would notice the heft that it packs even though it has a compact body. This isn’t all bad since having a bit of weight contributes to being able to hold it steady while shooting.

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Just like what we’ve mentioned with the a7 Mark II, the housing now feels deeper compared to its previous model but adds comfort when the hand starts gripping the body. Up front, we see the repositioned dial an inch away from the shutter release button which is well- and ergonomically-positioned.

Next page: Viewfinder and Live View, Autofocus Performance, and Noise and ISO Performance

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Sony a7R II Review

Kevin Bruce Francisco Leave a comment

Touting really serious specs like a 42.4-megapixel back-illuminated CMOS sensor and ISO sensitivity topping at 102400, this full-frame mirrorless compact camera means business when it comes to using it as a point-and-shoot device. Read our full review of the Sony a7R II to know more about its capabilities and to see what kind of images it could produce from straight out of the camera.

Design and Construction

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Coming from the same alpha 7 series of compact cameras, the a7R II shares almost identical looks as the a7 Mark II that we briefly fiddled around with during its SEA launch.

Sony-a7Rii-review-philippines-6

Most of its body is made up of magnesium alloy that now has improved weather-sealing enclosure with a reinforced lens mount so it could handle bigger, weighty lenses.

Sony-a7Rii-review-philippines-15

Up top, we have the dials for shooting mode and exposure squeezed on the right side of the body. Also found in this area are programmable buttons for switching between different shooting settings with ease. Inside, the shutter is made with a reduced vibration design that results to making less sound every time the curtain moves.

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Connectivity ports and slots are strategically placed around the enclosure. The lower right side is for the miniSD, while the base of the shooter is for the battery pack. Opening the flap on the left reveals the ports for connecting it to and with other electronics.

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Controls and Ergonomics

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With its positioning of buttons and dials, navigating the a7R II was pretty easy and comfortable. Holding it, one would notice the heft that it packs even though it has a compact body. This isn’t all bad since having a bit of weight contributes to being able to hold it steady while shooting.

Sony-a7Rii-review-philippines-5

Just like what we’ve mentioned with the a7 Mark II, the housing now feels deeper compared to its previous model but adds comfort when the hand starts gripping the body. Up front, we see the repositioned dial an inch away from the shutter release button which is well- and ergonomically-positioned.

Next page: Viewfinder and Live View, Autofocus Performance, and Noise and ISO Performance

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Sony announces new A7 SII full-frame camera

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“Out of darkness cometh light” — that’s what Sony is headlining in its official announcement of the A7S ii which is the latest in the series of compact, full-frame a7 cameras.

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Sony a7S II key specs:
12MP Exmor CMOS sensor
BIONZ X image processing engine
RAW output: 14-bit
Standard ISO: 100 – 102400
Internal 4K recording with HDR
5-axis stabilization
High-speed AF (169 AF points)
Wi-Fi
NFC
XGA OLED Electronic Viewfinder

With its ISO expandable to 409600, this camera aims to capture decent, if not superb shots even in the lowest of lighting conditions. The Sony a7S II is reported to be available in November of 2015 and is priced at 3400€ (Php179K). For the full and detailed list of all its technical specifications, you may visit SonyAlphaRumor‘s page.

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Leica announces full-frame compact camera

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German optics company Leica has released a new camera in the compact category. Called the Leica Q, it sports beefy specs like a full-frame sensor, a big opening, and a blazing fast shutter speed. Check out the full specs after the break.

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Leica Q specs:
Full-frame 24-megapixel sensor
f/1.7 max aperture
Wide-angle 28mm fixed focal length
1/16000 shutter speed
Up to 50,000 ISO
Burst mode at 10fps w/o AF
Electronice viewfinder
3-inch touchscreen LCD
Wi-Fi
720p video recording at 60fps
5.1 x 3.14 x 2.6 inches (dimensions)
App for iOS/Android

All of those heavy specs come at a price, of course. The Leica Q is sold for $4,250 (approx. Php192K).

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