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Sony A1 II review: A powerhouse camera that falls short of its own high standards

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The A1 II is Sony ’s best-handling camera to date.

It has improved handling, stabilization and autofocus compared to the original A1 .

It's up against impressive competition like the $ 4,300 Canon EOS R5 II and the Nikon Z8.

Despite its strengths, I found Sony 's new flagship to be slightly disappointing.

It lacks the RAW video support its rivals offer.

The A1 II is not just fast, but also delivers high resolution, and that combination is why you pay the big bucks.

While the camera is quick, it didn’t bring the generational leap I expected compared to a four-year-old camera.

Images are sharper than just about any full-frame camera, with the exception of Sony ’s own A7R V.

While image quality is outstanding, it’s not much of an improvement over the A1 .

The A1 II is a powerhouse for video, offering up to 8 K 30 fps recording and 4 K 60 fps.

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