march 2015 Better PhotograPhy
33With video, while the resolution and
frame rate remain the same at 1080p60,
videographers will welcome the inclusion
of the XAVC S codec that can record video
at a 50Mbps bitrate. The S Log2 fl at colour
profi le also helps maximise the dynamic
range captured for enhanced video editing.
Other features in the camera include a
3-inch tilting LCD, a XGA OLED viewfi nder,
WiFi with NFC and Multi-interface hotshoe.handling
The original A7 suffered from a NEX series
hangover when it came to the design.
This took a lot away from an otherwise great
camera. Therefore, the design overhaul
seen in the A7M2 goes a long way in
improving the overall shooting experience.
By changing the button placement and
adding a much deeper grip, the camera
comes close to DSLR-like handling.
The camera retains the magnesium
alloy build of the original A7 but adds
a magnesium alloy lens mount as well.
Improving the overall rigidity when usingWhile not quite as
good as its illustrious
siblings, the a7s and the
a7r, images made with
the a7m2 have a good
dynamic range.The lack of a
pop-up fl ash is a
major drawback
with the sony a7
series... one that
still hasn’t been
fi xed with the
sony a7m2.testtesttesttest
Nikon 1 AW 1
How tough is this
rugged camera?40
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Sony DT 35mm f/1.8 SAM
A fast standard lens with a
not-so-high price tag44
test
Adobe Elements
the best consumer photo
editing software today?46
was good up to 3 stops, after which it became
a bit of a hit or miss. Additionally, in some
instances, I noticed a sort of halo forming in
the images as a result of the stabilisation.
For Sony’s own lenses, this system works
automatically. There is an option that allows
the user to input a specifi c focal length,
which will be useful when using third
party lenses.
For in-body IS to work, the camera needs
information about the focal distance as well
as the focal length of the lens used. As the
focal distance needs to be communicated
electronically, in-body IS may not work with
lenses that lack electronic parts, like purely
manual focus lenses.
The 5-axis IS in the OMD E-M5 has
always been amongst the best. This remains
the case when compared to the A7M2.
However, the Sony cameras are at a
disadvantage given that they need to stabilise
a sensor that is four times as large as the
MFT sensor in the E-M5. Given the high
resolution 24MP sensor and the A7M2’s
video features, I am grateful for its inclusion.march 2015 Better PhotograPhy
33All photographs by Aditya Nair