Great review. I've got this camera, and am shocked at how phenomenal it is, as discovered every day! It's worth purchasing the battery grip that gives you twice the battery and the grip helps with video stabilization. The other feature no one ever mentions IS the sony wireless mic system that plugs INTO the active shoe and not only provides battery power, but also auto detects the mic directly without wires! Model URX-PO3, and another system by Sony that allows for two wireless mics simultaneously!

great review!

The noise on the A7Rii on full frame vs super 35 in 4K is more related to a codec issue on the firmware is not the ISO sensitivity of the sensor because sensor noise floor comparing the A7S and the A7Rii is the same. Latest firmware upgrade V4.01 brings a lot of improvements on full frame 4K video I notice that switching from full frame to super 35 gives similar noise levels at very high ISO. .

Great review and very informative,, thanks for posting,, really is a high quality still image camera with video on the side,, its a shame they advertised it so much that it was a 4k shooter,, awesome that its so compact but I think sony should up the size a little and get rid of the over heating problem and give it a bigger battery so it can do everything really well all In the one body,,, I'm still a big fan of sony and loving my a6000 a lot wonting to move to full fram sometime :)

Sounds like a cool camera!

Is there a big advantage with using the Shogun vs internal 4K? Does the IBIS work with Canon glass using metabones adapter? Can IBIS and the lens IS work together?

Does the camera produce video autofocus with the canon 17-40mm with metabones adaptor? I have seen heard you cannot get autofocus when using the adaptors?

Thanks for the review! Love your LUT ;)

I noticed you have a canon 16-35 adapted with metabones. I'm having problems with this lens locking my camera up. Doesn't happen with my other canon lenses. Any ideas or suggestions to resolve this issue? Thanks great video

sorry, where do you find the black level, gamma, black gamma, knee, color mode, saturation settings?

I think i dont have a problem about low light issue since i know what im shooting, the least cause i could know is, i would bring portable led with me because im used to a6000 and switching to a7rii.

YES! PLEASE! I want to be able to switch between FF and Super35!

Thanks, great review, great camera.

I wanted to upgrade my Sony A7ii for a A7iii or a A7Sii, unfortunately I had some bad experiences with both when they overheat after 30 mins of recording !!! It's a pitty because I really like Sony cameras... I guess that for what i do (events, conferences, concerts) the GH5 would be a better option, it can shoot 4k for more than 1h30 without this problem

Sounds like a great camera. Love the 5-axis stabilization built into the body. Low light sounds like it's good enough for what I shoot. Short battery life sucks though. I get 3.5 hours shooting 4K on my GH4. a7r II costs twice what the GH4 cost me so I'll be sticking with what I've got. Thanks for a great review that covered exactly what I cared about: video not stills.

Im in a situation Where i dont know If i should film in 4k or 1080 60p just to be able to make more slowmo... 4k is Nice but i still think the 1080p in slog2 super 35 looks almost the same

You really need to use shallow depth of field with these low bitrate codecs. At only 100mbps you see terrible compression when the details of the image increase, for example at 8:47. I don't see a technical reason not to go higher, it should be the same processing power needed and transfer speeds are fast enough for 150 or 200mbps. Thanks for the video!

This looks like a nice camera but $3K wow, what would guys advise for my needs? I need to shoot videos as high quality as I can afford I suppose so I dont really need a camera to take photos, I need more of a camcorder, Id like to make great high quality video for my KZfaq video uploads, HD etc, this camera seems great but I need to make videos so this may not be for me. Thanks guys for any ideas you can give me.

Which lens did you use please?

where is this shooted? location..

Jason, I have one really important question, I am going to Bangkok Photo Fair to buy a A7R2. Will the FE ZA 28-135 work as my still zoom? I am happy to buy any other prime FE that I might need for street stills etc. I dont care about weight or $$ as I was looking at the G70-20F4 & thinking I have to hump that thing around when most of what I do will be below 135. What do you think? & Cheers from Thailand, Ed

I just bought it

Was this filmed in Redding Ca?? 😳 I noticed the sundial bridge 😎

I don't think the A7S has ANY advantage if you're prepared to stick with S35 mode on accasion for low light. If I had the option of purchasing two cameras, both units would be the A7Rii.

great review...but i'd love to see more about AF on video while recording..

Please do more camcorder vs. DSLR reviews. I've been shooting for a while with a DSLR and it is a GIANT logistical pain in the neck, not to mention no XLRs, no focus peaking, etc...but I have no idea how to move up to a camcorder that would provide equal or better image quality. Help us frustrated DSLR shooters out.

You think this is a good update from a Sony A6500?

Hi

Im not sure why i get quite a lot of noise at low ISOs, even on super 35. I've tried over exposing a little but it didn't help. I know this is not an a7s, but you're footage seems very promising.

I don’t get the option to control aperture or shutter speed while shooting on video mode

Nice video! Who's the second song credited to?

Mirrrless!

Lol I just watched 'it' yesterday and watching this review scared the shit out of me at the clown scene.

This video claims the A7R ii does 10bit 4:2:2 out.

Looks like I have been shooting in the wrong picture profile. I even sent it back to Sony to try fix it....could of saved a lot of money if I had watched this video first 🤦‍♀

You speak too fast. I struggled to take any of it in.

Shame on SONY!!! A Flagship Mirrorless for who? What Pro would buy an unrealiable so-called Professional camera for over $3,000?? Professional means, something a Professional would consider because it works!! This doesn't even come close!! I need a camera that's reliable all day long, not something I need to stick another battery in every 30 mins if it doesn't overheat first! I mentioned this to a bunch of so called professional, and one guy said, "then just go out and buy two"! Other's said I'm bashing Sony, well I'm not!!! I'm telling it like it is! Sony's A7R ll 4K internal recording video camera sucks! I am a professional that shoots for a living. I don't know about you or if you're getting paid by Sony for this review. A PRO camera whereas brand NEW battery doesn't last for 25 mins... and your surprised it didn't overheart first? What does that tell me? WTF... I can't imagine what a camera like this could cost me in lawsuits for missing a once in a lifetime moment because it let me down in that moment! I could never trust a camera like this. I guess if your just an stills shooter of products, wildlife or landscapes and and not using it like a working camera, then it's a great stills cameras, but then... there's lots of other cameras out there to look at with a far better selection of affordable lenses and gear. Buyer beware of the hype!!! Also, I didn't hear you mention it doesn't have a touch screen display either.