Actually, I'm going to buy one. But I have some doubts. So I'd be really grateful if you could help me with the advises.

Firstly, I've found out that focus spots are quite big, even when choosing the smallest option (moreover that I've found out that there are less then 399 focus spots):
 
I specialize in portraits and as we all know the focus requirements are very high in this  business. For this reason it is crucial for me to know how focusing system works because with this big size of focusing spots I'm nut sure if I'll be able to have perfect focus on the eye. With the current size of focus spots I'm worried that the camera will focus on eyebrow and not on the eye itself. This will lead to rejection of photographs. I'm used to Canon technologies where focusing spot can be set to a small point that makes it easy to focus on the eyeball and excludes the chance of accidental focusing on the eyebrow.

I know that there is eye AF option, but I can imagine that it won't be suitable for some situations (e.g when there are several people in the frame and I'll want the camera to focus on the one that is further from the camera).

So, I have several questions:

How does the camera decide what to focus on within the space of the flexible focusing spot? Does it choose the center of the spot as the priority? Or there's another algorithm?

Thank you in advance!

Let's discuss new Sony A7R II here. Does it suit needs of professional microstock photographers?

Microstock standards are not that high 

Quote from: Victor Tondee on February 05, 2016, 21:21

Let's discuss new Sony A7R II here. Does it suit needs of professional microstock photographers?

Microstock standards are not that high 

The work I deliver for microstock usually exceeds the technical quality of the material I see in other industries by far. Deliver a good job with the best equipment you can get and it will show its effect.

The biggest problem with the Sony IMO is the price. However, if you can justify spending that sort of money for microstock prices then it will be fine.
You'll have to get a pretty massive jump in sales to have it pay for itself though.

I think we're getting to point where cellphones are probably good enough for "professional microstock photographers"

One of my best selling photos was captured using a cheap mobile phone (1/3 of price of an iPhone). I think most of the cameras in the current market can be used for microstock.

Eye AF looks interesting but it only works with Sony lenses and it isn't much use if it focuses on the wrong eye https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOlrns6XAsc&feature=youtu.be&t=9s
It has spot focus but I don't know how big the point is or how easy it is to move around.  Why not go to a shop and try it out?

Thank you for the comments! Moving points around is one of weak sides of this model. But I guess it is something possible to deal with.
As far as I know the camera focuses on the eye that is the closest to the camera and this goes with classic composition rules, so there shouldn't be a problem.

The Sony A7 RII is a monster camera and competes easy with any Canon 5d full frame.

I was suprised to read this question. It is like asking if Vodka suits to get drunk 

Mirco

Thanks, you made me relax Also taking in consideration that I have russian roots

I think we're getting to point where cellphones are probably good enough for "professional microstock photographers"

Funny how people somehow think smaller or mirrorless cameras are automatically questionable when compared to a DSLR.

I can't directly speak to the A7RII but I have an A7R so I can only assume it's better. Image quality is exceptional. As good as or better than my Nikon D800. They have the same sensor. Since getting the A7R I rarely use my D800. Excellent camera with a few quirks that from what I hear the A7RII has improved.

Regarding focus points, the size can be adjusted on my A7R as small, medium, and large. Small is, well, pretty small and should work for eyes. I'm not sure if this has changed on the A7RII but one thing I don't like this it's missing a quick way of moving a focus point. On the D800 you just hit the little joystick. On the A7R you need to hit the focus menu, select focus positon, press the wheel, then shoot. Kind of a pain. Sony needs a better method for this.

Then there's the whole "you don't look like a pro unless you're using a DSLR" crowd that thinks mirrorless is for amateurs. I personally don't care but there seem to be some pretty strong opinions on this for portrait, wedding, and other people photographers.

I'm agree and I also don't care how camera looks and what people think. To say the truth the less it looks professional the better it is, because I'm a traveler and modest design makes me invisible when I shoot travel and street photography. Moreover, it reduces the risk of robbery.

Yes, looks like switching between focus points is a weak side of Sony cameras. But I've seen a tutorial where it is recommended to program the bottom button of the wheel to activate focus points menu. This dramatically simplifies the process.

Thank you for the comments about focus. It puts me at ease!
What style of photography do you specialize in? Portrait, landscape or something else?

Quote from: PaulieWalnuts on February 06, 2016, 08:06

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I'm not sure if this has changed on the A7RII but one thing I don't like this it's missing a quick way of moving a focus point. On the D800 you just hit the little joystick. On the A7R you need to hit the focus menu, select focus positon, press the wheel, then shoot. Kind of a pain. Sony needs a better method for this.
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On the A6000 I just have to hit the center button to be able to move the focus point, if focus is set to flexible spot or zone. Isn't it the same for the A7 cameras?

Yeah I just checked into the custom settings again and was able to set the center button to activate the focus point menu.

Ok, and what about physical strength of A7R II? How is it resistant to weather conditions, hits, accidental drops, dust and so on?
I've been searching for this information but there's very little in Internet. Probably this review will be interesting:
http://www.sonyalpharumors.com/six-months-with-the-a7r2-to-hell-then-frozen-by-jonathan-stewart/

According to the article A7R II performed very well in low temperature but had some problems with shutter and rust forming (which was not covered by warranty) in other extreme conditions.

What is your opinion colleagues?

i would really to see samples that  sony is more noiser than canon 5d mark3, please be so kind and show us some samples or part of  images. and  incorrect skin tones


thanky you very much.

sony is not in focus and shaken, white balance is not the same

canon : i see a lot green, magenta color artifacts on bright pants, noise is heavier on black shoes, i see less detail on shoes
these are 100% crops?, did you downsize sony image  to canon resolution?

try lift shadows to 100% on canon

here is sony sample images gallery:
http://www.dpreview.com/samples/0133920265/sony-fe-24-70mm-f2-8-gm-first-shots

thank you!