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Sony a9 II
PROS Blackout-free
capture at 20fps.
Superlative autofocus
system. 24MP full-
frame sensor. Dust
and splash protection.
5-axis IBIS. 4K video.
Wired and wireless file
transfer.
CONS No S-Log video
profiles included.
Battery doesn’t
match SLR rivals.
Can’t switch to video
when clearing the
image buffer.
BOTTOM LINE The
Sony a9 II’s blackout-
free capture
experience sets it
apart from its full-
frame rivals, and its
20fps subject
tracking is
unmatched.