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Sony - Alpha a77 II DSLR Camera with 16-50mm Lens - Black
Average Customer Rating:
4.5
Rating breakdown 85 reviews
5 Stars
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4 Stars
15
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1 Star
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92%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Sony - Alpha a77 II DSLR Camera with 16-50mm Lens - Black
Posted by: Klystron
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Okay, a camera is a tool and what it can do is greatly dependant on the user. No one ever asked Hemingway what brand typewriter he used (actually, he write a lot with a pencil and legal pads!).
That being said, I've used a myriad of cameras, both film and digital and the Sony cameras have been my go to camera for years. I like the controls layout, they have been dependable and capable of making excellent photos.
I like the 77 II; it is reasonably priced, and with a 24 megapixel sensor, unless you're make wall sized murals, the image resolution is excellent. Since I print no larger than 13X19, I would hazard that the Sony 77 II would stand up to most any multi-thousand dollar camera which images were printed to the same 13x19 size.
The camera uses what is almost the ubiquitous alpha mount with a plethora of Minolta & Sony lenses available, making it very flexible, and able to handle 99% of any possible situation the photographer might find themselves in.
A worthy investment for the discerning photographer.
That being said, I've used a myriad of cameras, both film and digital and the Sony cameras have been my go to camera for years. I like the controls layout, they have been dependable and capable of making excellent photos.
I like the 77 II; it is reasonably priced, and with a 24 megapixel sensor, unless you're make wall sized murals, the image resolution is excellent. Since I print no larger than 13X19, I would hazard that the Sony 77 II would stand up to most any multi-thousand dollar camera which images were printed to the same 13x19 size.
The camera uses what is almost the ubiquitous alpha mount with a plethora of Minolta & Sony lenses available, making it very flexible, and able to handle 99% of any possible situation the photographer might find themselves in.
A worthy investment for the discerning photographer.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Customer Rating
4
Still an Alpha Male
on August 2, 2020
Posted by: Anonymous
Gender:Male
My beloved Sony a65 developed spots inside the image sensor that I was told were not economically feasible to fix :-(. It takes fine photos at f/5.6 and wider, but closed down more and the spots show up on every shot. and by f/16 they're in sharp focus. I can edit them out but whatta PIA!. So I purchased this a77 II used, like new, with the 16-50mm f/2.8 lens, and like <<WOW>>! Images are sharp, bright and colorful, Sony hallmarks. My a65's white balance skewed towards overly warm, even in Auto, but this a77 II is spot on, a pleasant change for the better.
It does have a few piddling issues, however. The joystick is an interesting control switch but mine is so sensitive certain settings can get switched unexpectedly. The hotshoe required me to get an adapter so I can use my old HVL F43AM flash, but I always wondered why that crummy old Minolta-proprietary plastic hotshoe ever saw the light of day. Good riddance! Sony still seems to favor overly sensitive shutter release buttons, but I've gotten used to it having the same hair trigger on my a65. Images taken at ISO 1600 or more will reveal unappealing artifacts (bright pixelated grainy spots) with no real assist from the 3 level noise reduction. The Multi Frame NR is nearly useless as is just darkens shadows in a furtive effort to obscure graininess. The only other gripe is Sony's menu, which on this camera is extensive but occasionally haphazard in its layout. Worse yet, there's no Menu Start: Top/Previous option, unless it's buried somewhere in the menu that I haven't found yet. Fortunately, most operational controls are easily accessible via the Fn button or the various customizable buttons.
Despite my nitpicks, overall, this is a great camera, a fine flagship for Sony's APS-C Alpha "line", dwindling though it may be. Sony is clearly emphasizing their mirrorless e-mount series and phasing out their a-mounts, which is why I could never recommend this or any a-mount camera to anyone unless you either already have compatible lenses or plan to obtain some. Don't get me wrong, they're great cameras, but they're orphans. Maybe someday I'll venture into their e-mount series, but for now, I'm still an Alpha male.
It does have a few piddling issues, however. The joystick is an interesting control switch but mine is so sensitive certain settings can get switched unexpectedly. The hotshoe required me to get an adapter so I can use my old HVL F43AM flash, but I always wondered why that crummy old Minolta-proprietary plastic hotshoe ever saw the light of day. Good riddance! Sony still seems to favor overly sensitive shutter release buttons, but I've gotten used to it having the same hair trigger on my a65. Images taken at ISO 1600 or more will reveal unappealing artifacts (bright pixelated grainy spots) with no real assist from the 3 level noise reduction. The Multi Frame NR is nearly useless as is just darkens shadows in a furtive effort to obscure graininess. The only other gripe is Sony's menu, which on this camera is extensive but occasionally haphazard in its layout. Worse yet, there's no Menu Start: Top/Previous option, unless it's buried somewhere in the menu that I haven't found yet. Fortunately, most operational controls are easily accessible via the Fn button or the various customizable buttons.
Despite my nitpicks, overall, this is a great camera, a fine flagship for Sony's APS-C Alpha "line", dwindling though it may be. Sony is clearly emphasizing their mirrorless e-mount series and phasing out their a-mounts, which is why I could never recommend this or any a-mount camera to anyone unless you either already have compatible lenses or plan to obtain some. Don't get me wrong, they're great cameras, but they're orphans. Maybe someday I'll venture into their e-mount series, but for now, I'm still an Alpha male.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Customer Rating
5
WE NEED AN UPGRADE ON THIS MODEL KEEP THE A MOUNT
on August 3, 2020
Posted by: KITTY CAT
Gender:Male
always used your DSLR CAMERAS a joy to handle will keep purchasing your product
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Customer Rating
5
Perfection has a name...it's A77II.
on May 12, 2015
Posted by: TCGC
I own all Sony products...some A mount Zeiss glass and now FE mount A7, etc. What I can say is that the A77II is the best camera Sony makes at the current moment. I admit I haven't tried the A7II but I've tried all the rest.
There is no lack of wanting with this camera. At lower ISO's..good luck noting any difference between this and Sony's full frame 24MP cameras. FPS is lightning fast and accurate, the build quality is fantastic. The price point is a steal. They took the A77 and perfected it- done and end of story. Everything you want in a Sony body with nothing missing. Perfect ergonomics for glass big or small, decent battery life. Focus peaking, zebra- best fold out screen in the business.
The A77II is a total sleeper and IMO showcases what Sony can really do. The magic is in A mount land and I can't freaking wait until they unleash the A99II beast. A77II is a camera I'll have in my bag until it stops shooting. Great job Sony.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Customer Rating
1
The lack of quality control.
on September 26, 2014
Posted by: cnaray234
I purchase my first A77 M2 as a pre-order. It had to be returned for service in 45 days and took them a long time to fix it as the parts were on back-order. I purchased my second body when the first was in for repair and in 22 days that needed service, so I just returned it for a full refund. They did repair the first one and I use it, but I kept my A77 as a backup as I never had any problems with that model. I would sell the older A77, but don't have the confidence in Sony to trust I would not get another defective A77 M2 camera.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Customer Rating
2
Sorry that i bought it.
on September 29, 2014
Posted by: hikevt
I cannot see that it works as well as my SONY A77. It lacks several features that I liked on the A77, I cannot use my flash with it, nor, apparently, my remote. It focuses fast but the pictures are dull. I get better results with a Panasonic point and shoot. I would send it back if I could.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from sony.comBy Sony Support, October 4, 2014
Hi Hikevt,
We are saddened to hear about your experience. We would like to hear more from you, kindly contact us at socialsupport@am.sony.com. Thanks.
Mitch
We are saddened to hear about your experience. We would like to hear more from you, kindly contact us at socialsupport@am.sony.com. Thanks.
Mitch
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Customer Rating
1
No GPS, simply a deal breaker I will wait
on October 18, 2014
Posted by: WhiteMonkey
I have owned a A77 for 2 yrs and love it, after reading all the reviews on the newest A77 MII I had to go purchase a 2nd camera. But when I learned at the Sony Store there was NO GPS it was a deal breaker. I never thought I would need a GPS but I use the camera solely while traveling, 39 countries so far, having the Geo tagging feature is something I have completely fallen in love with. It is amazing to see your treks as you are moving from place to place even within a few feet. So I will wait and hopefully Sony will but it back in for the next version of the A77.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from sony.comBy Sony Support, October 20, 2014
Hi Whitemonkey,
We're sorry to hear this but appreciate the feedback.
Vincent
We're sorry to hear this but appreciate the feedback.
Vincent
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Customer Rating
4
Great dslr
on September 26, 2014
Posted by: Djo9
Love the. Camera my old lenses work great can do quality of my film slr
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com