PC Magazine - USA (2020-08)

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ith the second iteration of its high speed, full-frame mirrorless

camera, Sony has concentrated on subtle rather than dramatic

improvements. The a9 II is the equal of its predecessor, the a9,

from an imaging perspective. Improvements are largely ergonomic, so there’s

little reason for a9 owners to upgrade. But that doesn’t detract from just how

good the a9 II is for capturing sports, wildlife, and other subjects that task

autofocus to its limits. Its performance is class-leading, and it undercuts its

competitors in price by a wide margin, making it our Editors’ Choice.

FAMILIAR BUT IMPROVED

The a9 II feels familiar and comfortable in the hand. Its body isn’t that much

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updated to match the feel of what you get with Sony’s specialized high-

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Sony a9 II: A Full-Frame

Mirrorless Camera

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