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Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 10 reviews

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Customers are delighted by the product's autofocus performance, which enables high-speed shooting. They also appreciate its build quality, highlighting its impressive low-light performance.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Autofocus performance, Build quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing Camera, All In One!!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Sony Alpha 1 II is actually ridiculous in the best way possible. The autofocus locks on like it can read minds, the low light performance is insanely clean, and the detail coming out of this thing is unreal. Street photography, sports, portraits, night shots… it just cooks in every situation. Feels less like a camera and more like cheating. Sony really made a monster with this one.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hello Branden, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The ILCE-1M2
      is a great camera! Sharp quality videos and pictures. We are happy you are enjoying your camera. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to us at Sony's General Consumer Support: 239-245-6360. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Edward (5/12/2026) Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Autofocus performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great camera but expensive

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Overall, I am impressed with the camera. I have the Mark I and it was great, but the autofocus is a lot better on the Mark II (especially for birds). The fact that the LCD screen will finally swivel is also worth the upgrade itself (if you do landscapes from down low). The price is the only negative. It is clearly more than the equivalent cameras from the other main manufacturers. I am invested in Sony, so will stick with it—but I can’t say the high price is worth it for someone that is not already down the Sony rabbit hole with a lot of lenses.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi XXXX, 
      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. 
      Thank you for sharing your experience with the ILCE1M2 camera. We are glad to hear that you love it and found it as a great camera. Thank you for choosing Sony.  
      For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360. 
      Regards, 
      Larry 1-10-2026
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Autofocus BEAST!

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    Best Buy Employee
    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    [Employee of bestbuy] This literally takes all the best qualities from the A7RV and A9iii and takes it up a notch. This will be my forever camera until it needs replacement years down the line. It has been fantastic for shooting photos/videos at weddings, sporting events, and also for family photos. I wish the body was slightly larger to accommodate people with larger hands but not a big deal as the VG-C5 battery grip takes care of that issue.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi OmerM,
      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
      Thank you for sharing your experience with the ILCE1M2 camera. We are glad to hear that you love it and found it as a great camera with very good autofocus. Thank you for choosing Sony.
      For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.  
      Regards,
      Larry 9-19-2025
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Autofocus performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great flagship camera, Sony offers anything you co

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Sony offers a little bit for everyone and this sits at the top of the pile. Shooting sports or high speed action? Get the A9 III with the global shutter and 120 fps. Shooting high detail product photos or studio sessions? The A7R V is perfect. Just getting started or looking for a budget back up? The A7 IV is the gateway drug. But if you’re looking for the best of them all? Look no further than the A1 II. It offers high speed 30 fps shooting, stacked 50mp sensor and what I feel is the best AF/AE tracking. My only complaint isn’t about the camera but Best Buy. I checked everyday since December waiting to pick one up. (I mistakenly pre-ordered the 50-150 thinking it would be harder to find at launch). And just a few days after the price raised $500 due to tariffs, it’s magically in stock. 6 months later. Then when it gets shipped it arrives in a larger box with no packing or protection.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi rex450se,
      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
      Thank you for sharing your experience with the ILCE1M2 camera. We are glad to hear that you love it, and found it as a great camera. Thank you for choosing Sony.
      For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.  
      Regards,
      Larry 7-22-2025
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Build quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Camera ive ever owned

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Ive owned the Sony AII, A7RIII, A7IV, and A7SIII and this has been by far the best out of all of those camersa thag I have owned. From what its capable of to the way it feels in the hand. It just feels like a premium camera. As it should for it being the flagship and the cost of this camera.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi Luis, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. It's great to hear the performance of this camera has exceeded your expectations. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 2-9-25 Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony A1 MKII is everything I was hoping for!

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This gives me everything I missed on the original A1. In saying that the original A1 which I still own as well is a fantastic camera too. I can highly recommend either camera.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi CarlW,
      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
      Thank you for sharing your experience with the ILCE1M2 camera. We are glad to hear that it met all your expectations. Thank you for choosing Sony.
      For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.  
      Regards,
      Larry 9-2-2025
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Check it out guys

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best of the best!! Im really recommend this camera.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi VanCi, 
      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. 
      Thank you for sharing your experience with the ILCE1M2 camera. We are glad to hear that you love it and found it as the best camera. Thank you for choosing Sony.  
      For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360. 
      Regards, 
      Larry 1-10-2026
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony a1 ii

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is the Best camera I've used! Would recommend!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi FabianM, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy to hear you are loving this camera. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 1-25-25 Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic camera

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My grail camera. I pair it with my 7RV but prefer the A1 when we go hiking.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello Silent, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The ILCE-1M2
      is a great camera! Sharp quality pictures. We are happy you are enjoying your camera. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to us at Sony's General Consumer Support: 239-245-6360. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Edward (1/13/2025) Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Build quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    aaaaaaaaaaaaaa

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    excellent camera, pure quality, cant wait to use it

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi Muhammad,
      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
      Thank you for sharing your experience with the ILCE1M2 camera. We are glad to hear that you love it and found it as an amazing camera. Thank you for choosing Sony.
      For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.  
      Regards,
      Larry 3-28-2026
      Sony Social Support Sony_US