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Sony Alpha 9 II

£4,699/$4,499

www.sony.co.uk

Specifications

Sensor: 24.2MP full frame Exmor RS CMOS sensor with integral memory

Image processor: Bionz X

AF points: Hybrid AF, 693 points phase detection, 425 contrast detection

ISO range: 100-51,200 (exp. 50-204,800)

Max image size: 6,000 x 4,000

Metering modes: Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot, spot standard/large, entire screen average, highlight

Video: 4K at 30fps, 24fps; 1080p at 120 fps, 60fps, 30fps, 24fps

Viewfinder: EVF, 3.69m dots, 0.78x magnification

Memory card: Two SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)

LCD: 3-inch tilting touchscreen, 1.44m dots

Max burst: 20 fps electronic shutter, 10fps mechanical

Connectivity: Wi-Fi (5GHz), USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1) Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI mini, Ethernet, NFC

Size: 129 x 96 x 78mm

Weight: 678g (body only, with battery and SD card)

To understand the Sony Alpha 9 II, you need to understand that there’s pro shooting and then there’s pro shooting. This latest Sony flagship full-frame mirrorless camera caters firmly to the latter category. The A9 II is not the highest-resolution camera you can get–but it’s designed for speed, not resolution. Its two rivals in the pro sports camera stakes

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