PC Magazine - USA (2020-08)

CONNECTIVITY AND POWER
The a9 II is Sony’s most connected camera. It includes
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devices. Its basic functions include image transfer to
your smartphone or tablet, and remote camera control.

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same level of functionality for transfer—the app will
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predecessor: It’s able to add a recorded voice memo to
any photo. Notes can be useful when you need to
caption photos later or if you’re sending them to
someone else. The app uses voice recognition to convert
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output, and both USB-C and micro USB connectors.

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only one of its two card slots.

The a9 II is

Sony’s most

connected

camera. It

includes

Bluetooth and

Wi-Fi for cable-

free image

transfer.