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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 152 reviews

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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97%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are enthusiastic about the Alpha a7S II's outstanding video quality and impressive low-light performance, frequently praising its capabilities for cinematic shooting. The camera's compact size is also a plus for many users. However, some users point out that the battery life could be improved.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Low light performance, Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Incredible onboard 4k recording.

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

    This camera shoots great video and is very good in low light. Very impressed with the capabilities. You can get a better camera but not at this price point.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Bokeh

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

    Bought this as a gift for a friend on mine who is a professional. He was lamenting the cost and I told him I could get it at less than he could find it. Technically, I have NOTHING to add. He was overjoyed with it and took it out to use immediately. As I said, he is a pro. He's carrying it everywhere now, and the images he sends (he shoots raw and then doctors them) are amazing. Unless you're a pro, I'm sure there are less costly options, but if you want what the pros use, then take this one.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Low light performance, Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing

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

    The best digital SLR I have ever used. Amazing latitude. Zero to little grain in very low light both for stills and video. WOW!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Low light performance, Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love the camera

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

    Awesome camera. Great in low light. Design is great as well. Takes beautiful pictures the details you can get from it is great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Low light performance, Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it!

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

    Love this camera! The pictures come out so clear and work well in low light only regret is not waiting for it to be on sale!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Low light performance, Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing camera!

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

    Just upgraded from my old Canon DSLR and this camera is amazing! Great in low light. Use it mostly for video! Love it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Just what I was looking for

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

    The Sony Alpha a7S is an high quality camera. The quality and ease of use is exceptional

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Low light performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    More than I expected

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

    I've been using Canon DSLR's (mark ii - iii) for a long time. They are incredible cameras but are a little bulky and the iso in low light isn't bad, but not excellent as we'll. This was my first Sony Mirrorless and just as credible reviews stated is amazing in low light. No comparison in my opinion for the price range. Also, with adapters, you don't need to worry about giving up your expensive canon lens sets. For the price, I feel I have never more satisfied with a camera.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Low light performance

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not bad for the price point.

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

    I've had this a month or two now and overall this is a reasonable camera. Good form factor, image is ok, low light is excellent. You'll have to spend a lot of time in post getting the most out of it though and the crop 1.6x leaves the image very soft on such a low mp sensor. My main gripe is with the terrible back screen quality. Unless you can look in the viewfinder the whole time you need a separate monitor to get a good focus. Yes you can use the image magnification to zoom in while recording and check focus but the screen is so low res it's hardly a perk. So far I'm underwhelmed by this cameras image other than it's low light performance maybe I'll change my mind as I use it more.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Quality

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

    What’s there to say? It’s a great cam. The MP is just fine, and the low light capabilities are exactly as advertised. I was pretty blown away that first night test.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Low light performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love Love Love my new camera!

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

    There's a lot of negativity out there about the a7srII. After purchasing the camera I found out it was all a lot of nit-picking. The camera is amazing and any noted drawback is far less extreme as has been mentioned, the menu for example isn't that difficult or the record video button isn't hard to press, besides you can set any of the custom buttons. Bottom line, if you need a low light camera, GET THIS!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for video

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

    I love this camera and wish I could afford both the A7Sii AND the A7Rii, but I can't. So I returned it for the A7Rii and 42MP files. There was nothing about the camera I didn't like except the 16MP sensor. I just wanted more detail in the landscape pictures that I often take. I also have plans to make some big prints so the A7Rii is the right camera for me. If you do primarily video, the A7Sii is better.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic Camera

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

    The picture quality, ease of use is amazing. Worth the money!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great camera for low light video and photos.

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

    I love this camera for its low light ability to capture video and photos in almost no light. The focus could be better, but not a deal breaker. If you are more into Photography I would recommend the a7iii or a7siii. I currently own this camera and a6400 for vlogging, sony rx-100va for pocket camera.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Low light performance, Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony A7sII

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

    Great in low light. Built in stabilization works well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    One of the best cameras

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

    So this experience started off a little bad, it was a miscommunication and I didn't get my camera after two weeks of purchasing it. But once having the camera it was the best camera so you can offer. Taking pictures with his camera was the best, the best picture colony, the best photography. If you're into photography just cameras perfect.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Frame rate, Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Superior video

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

    Marvelous 4k video. 120fps small and very lightweight.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Low light performance, Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing Camera Upgrade

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

    I love this camera. 4K video and low light is great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Low light performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bought for Low Light Video

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

    Most videos I create are in a lower light setting so I thought I'd try this camera based on it's many low light reviews. It blew me away! I own several DSLR's and I'm now switching from them to Sony.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Low light performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great low light 4K camera

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

    Love the new Sony...I had the Nikon d750 and couldn't be happier with the change...I shoot all video and most of it in lower light situations it's been a game changer

    I would recommend this to a friend
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