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Sony A1 II hire in London

£50 per day

Sony A1 II for hire

About this kit

The Sony A1 II is Sony's flagship full-frame body. Its 50MP stacked sensor shoots up to 30 frames a second with full autofocus tracking, and it records 8K 30p and 4K up to 120p video. It suits jobs that need resolution and speed from one camera: sport, wildlife, fashion, events and campaign shoots that mix stills and video.

AI subject recognition covers people, animals, birds, insects and vehicles, and Pre-Capture saves up to a second of frames before the full shutter press, so late reactions still get the shot. Stabilisation is rated to 8.5 stops at the centre, the 3.2-inch screen tilts and flips out, and the deeper grip keeps long lenses comfortable. Video is 10-bit 4:2:2 with S-Log3 and S-Cinetone. One thing to know: above 20fps it records lossy compressed raw only, so for critical stills, shoot at 20fps or below in lossless compressed.

It's E-mount, with two slots that each take CFexpress Type A or SD, and runs on NP-FZ100 batteries. For sport and wildlife we'd pair it with the Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS Lens or the Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS Lens, and for portraits the Sony 50mm f1.2. Bursts at 30fps use cards and power quickly, so extra Sony NPZ 100 Batteries are worth adding.

In the case

Specs

Sensor
50.1MP stacked BSI CMOS
Video
8K 30p, 4K 120p, 4:2:2 10-bit
Autofocus
Multi-subject AI recognition with priority settings
Stabilisation
8-stop 5-axis IBIS (improved from A1)
Display
Tilting + articulating dual-axis LCD

How to hire it

Add it to your order on the shop, choose your dates and send the request — nothing is charged until we confirm. First-time hirers verify ID and sign a digital agreement once. Collect from us in London, close to the centre, or we deliver across the city.

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Questions people ask

What's included with each item?
It's listed on the item page under "in the case" — batteries, cards, chargers, cages and cases where they come with the kit. If something you need is not listed, add it from Accessories or ask.
What ID do I need?
A valid photo ID — passport or driving licence — plus a digital hire agreement, signed once online. Verification is a one-time step; after that your account is ready for every future hire.
Can I collect the same day?
Often, yes. If the item shows as available and we can confirm in time, same-day collection is normally fine — message us as early in the day as you can.