although as sensitivity increased to
mid-range values, the JPEGs took
on a slightly painterly appearance
at 100% on-screen. Noise levels are
perfectly acceptable throughout
the native sensitivity range.
The A7R II’s hybrid AF system is
capable of getting moving subjects
sharp quickly, and can even follow
them around the frame in fairly low
light, provided there’s a reasonable
level of contrast. When this drops,
though, it can become ponderous.
It’s also hard to predict exactly where
the focus will be when using Lock-on
AF. Although it does a good job
of tracking a subject, in practice the
precise point of focus may turn out to
be slightly off where you want it to be.
Verdict
Although it has a high pixel count
and can record lots of detail, the
Alpha 7R II needn’t be limited to use
on a tripod, and its autofocus system
is capable of getting moving subjects
sharp. It’s also highly portable and
customisable. Although the lens
range was limited at the time of
launch, it’s grown a lot since then.
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The mode dial on the top
has 10 selectable settings
including two user-definable
ones, and a lock prevents
it from being accidentally
knocked out of position.5
The rear control dial, like
the one on the front, can be
configured to select custom
exposure settings, making
the transition from another
camera model easier.6
The A7R II’s menu system is
extensive – some would say
far too extensive – but it
does offer a wide range of
customisation options to
personalise your setup.654“The Alpha 7R II
can resolve a
lot of detail”
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