Sony has launched a new Alpha 1 II second-generation full-frame mirrorless interchangeable lens camera in India. The camera is powered by the company’s latest AI processing unit and has a 50.1-megpaixel Exmor RS-stacked CMOS sensor and BIONZ XR image processing engine. Due to the AI-backed processor, the camera offers real-time autofocus recognition for photos and videos, and 30fps advanced real-time tracking with Pre-Capture and Continuous Shooting Speed modes. The new Sony Alpha 1 II supports 8K 30p and 4K 120p video recording.
The new Sony Alpha 1 II camera is priced in India at Rs. 5,79,990. It will be available across all Sony Center, Alpha Flagship stores, major electronic stores, www.ShopatSC.com and other e-commerce portal from June 25 onwards. It carries the model name ILCE-1M2/BQ IN5.
It has a 3.2-type LCD monitor with a 4-axis multi-angle for free adjustment and better ergonomics than the first-generation Alpha 1. Sony has updated the grip, position of the shutter button and custom buttons. The Alpha 1 II includes a new deep-type padded eyepiece cup (model FDA-EP21) accessory for additional viewing support. A standard eyepiece comes attached to the camera by default but can be swapped with the deep pad option based on the user’s preference. Alpha 1 II comes with the BC-ZD1 Dual-Battery Charger that claims to charge two Z batteries (model NP-FZ100) simultaneously in 155 minutes to full charge.
Sony Alpha 1 II camera has an anti-distortion shutter, and improved image clarity at mid-to-high sensitivities. The camera features a new “Auto” mode that allows the camera to automatically recognise the subject target without specifying a subject mode.
The camera offers continuous shooting with AF/AE tracking at up to 30 frames per second, which can track complex movements with AF/AE calculations at up to 120 times per second. The camera also includes the highly requested Pre-Capture function, which allows images to be captured up-to one second before the shutter button is pressed.
Alpha 1 II features an anti-distortion shutter that enables shooting with reduced distortion. Additionally, the Alpha 1 II has improved optical image stabilization of up to 8.5 stops (center) and 7.0 stops (periphery) when shooting still images, as well as a newly supported Dynamic active Mode for video shooting.
