Sony Digital SLT 24.3 Mega Pixel Camera ( Model: SLT-A99V ) full review
Sony's α99 is breaking new ground with the 24.3 megapixel 35mm
full-frame “Exmor™” CMOS Imaging Sensor and the world's first Dual AF.
Combined with the BIONZ™Image Processing Engine and Sony’s professional
movie recording technology, it represents a major leap forward in
quality and performance.
The Full-frame Sensor for the Discerning Photographer
As one of the world's leading image sensor developers,
Sony's latest innovation is the α99's sensor, 1.5x more sensitive and 2x
more effective at eliminating noise than the acclaimed α900. Capture
beautiful, finely detailed images from corner to corner with a wide
dynamic range and low noise. Photographers and cinematographers will
also welcome the gorgeous bokeh and full compatibility with full-frame
wide-angle lenses.
Powerful 14-bit Processing for Fast, Responsive Shooting
Advanced BIONZ™ processing easily handles the massive
14-bit data generated by the α99's 35mm sensor. Even when loads are
heaviest, such as during high-speed continuous shooting and Multi Frame
NR, Sony's new high-speed front-end LSI chip processes data with
precision. Images are clear with low noise thanks to area-specific noise
reduction, while 14-bit RAW output is delivered with exceptional
quality and ultra-rich gradation.
Taking Autofocus Further
Dual AF System is the world's first* AF
system to employ two phase detection sensors. By maximising the
strengths of both sensors, it vastly improves subject tracking
performance as well as focusing precision. The 19-point (11 cross-point)
phase detection AF sensor mounted above the translucent mirror provides
high-precision focusing performance and depth detection, while the
102-point focal plane phase detection AF sensor overlaying the image
sensor offers the advantages of wider depth and width coverage.
Together, these sensors deliver a new level of AF performance and
functionality.
* The world's first AF
system in a 35mm full-frame interchangeable lens digital camera to
feature two phase detection sensors as of September 12, 2012, according
to Sony's internal survey.Android OS update
Revolutionised with the Dual AF System
Sony's Translucent Mirror Technology™ replaces the
swinging mirror of SLRs with a stationary translucent mirror,
continuously directing light to the AF and images sensors. This
innovation enables both full-time phase detection AF and full-time live
view through the viewfinder and rear LCD monitor during single shot
continuous and movie shooting.
Now, Translucent Mirror Technology™ boasts another
breakthrough — the Dual AF System. By simultaneously directing light
towards two phase detection AF sensors, it essentially doubles the
potential of autofocus — great news for serious photographers.
A Movie Maker's Dream Come True
Capture movies in 35mm full-frame and Full HD
resolution at an impressive frame rate of 60 fps. All while taking
advantage of the α99's full-time continuous AF with three-level subject
tracking sensitivity. This unrivalled combination of quality and speed
enables first-rate still image extraction and superior post-production
effects.
What You See Is What You Shoot
With Sony's new High-Resolution XGA OLED
Tru-Finder, every detail you've captured is faithfully reproduced
on-screen. Since there's no backlighting, blacks are blacker, details
are clearer and contrast is higher, no matter where you are.
Professional specifications include a 33.3° viewing angle, high 27mm
eye-point and 100% frame coverage. And with accelerated OLED response,
motion blur and residual images are virtually eliminated when tracking
moving objects or displaying recorded movies.
JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.3, MPF baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format), RAW & JPEG
Image Size (Aspect ratio 3:2)
L(24M): 6,000 x 4,000; M(10M): 3,936 x 2,624; S(4.6M): 2,640 x 1,760
Image Size (Aspect ratio 16:9)
L(20M): 6,000 x 3,376; M(8.7M): 3,936 x 2,216; S(3.9M): 2,640 x 1,488
Sweep Panorama (Wide)
Horizontal(23M): 12,416 x 1,856; Vertical(12M): 5,536 x 2,160
Sweep Panorama (Standard)
Horizontal(15M): 8,192 x 1,856; Vertical(8.4M): 2,160 x 3,872
Colour Modes
sRGB, Adobe RGB
Image Quality Modes
RAW, RAW&JPEG, JPEG Extra Fine, JPEG Fine, JPEG Standard
Noise Reduction
Long Exposure: Available at shutter speeds longer than 1 sec. High ISO: High/Normal/Low selectable
Picture Effects
Posterization (Color, B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial
Color (Red, Yellow, Blue, Green), High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera,
Soft High-key, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Mono, Miniature
Creative Style
Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait,
Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Autumn leaves, Black & White, Sepia
Auto HDR
Auto Exposure Diff., Adjustable Exposure Diff. (1 - 6EV in 1EV steps)
D-Range Optimizer
Off, Dynamic Range Optimizer (Auto/Level (1-5))
Recording (Movie)
Recording Format
AVCHD / MP4
Image Size (AVCHD) *PAL
1920 x 1080 (50p/28Mbps/PS, 50i/24Mbps/FX, 50i/17Mbps/FH, 25p/24Mbps/FX, 25p/17Mbps/FH)
Image Size (MP4) *PAL
1,440 x 1,080 (25 fps / Average bit rate 12 Mbps), 640 x 480 (25 fps / Average bit rate 3 Mbps)
White Balance
Settings
Auto / Daylight/ Shade/ Cloudy/ Incandescent/ Fluorescent/ Flash / Color temperature & color filter/ Custom
SteadyShot® INSIDE (Image Stabilization)
System
For still images: Image Sensor-Shift mechanism, For movies: Electronic
Compensation
Approx. 2.5 - 4.5 steps decrease in shutter speeds (varies according to conditions and lens used)
Display
LCD Monitor
3.0-inch (100% field of view), 1228800-dot TFT
Image Sensor
Exmor CMOS image sensor
Metering
1200-zone evaluative
Sensitivity
EV -2 - 17 (at ISO 100 with F1.4 lens, in all metering modes)
Coverage
100%
AF System
Focus Modes
Single-shot AF (AF-S), Automatic AF (AF-A), Continuous AF (AF-C), Depth Map Assist Continuous AF (AF-D) selectable
Main Features
Focus areas selection (wide area / 19-point local frame
selection / fixed centre spot focus), predictive focus for moving
subjects, auto-tracking focus point, focus lock, Eye-start AF
Type
TTL phase-detection system
Sensor
CCD line sensors
Sensitivity Range
-1 to 18 EV (at ISO 100 equivalent, with F2.8 lens attached)
AF Illuminator
Range: Approx.1 - 7m
AE System
Exposure Modes
AUTO(iAUTO, Superior Auto), Program AE(P), Aperture priority(A), Shutter-speed priority(S), Manual(M), Sweep Panorama,Scene Selection, Tele-zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE
Scene Selector
Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports action, Sunset, Night portrait, Night scene, Hand-held Twilight
Metering Type
1200-zone evaluative metering
Metering Sensor
"Exmor" CMOS sensor
Exposure Compensation
+/-5.0 EV (1/3EV, 1/2EV steps selectable)
AE Lock
Yes
Shutter
Type
Electronically controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type
Speed Range
1/8000 - 30 sec, bulb
Flash Sync Speed
1/250 sec
Viewfinder
Type
Electronic viewfinder (color), Xtra Fine
Magnification
Approx. 0.71 x (with 50mm lens at infinity)
Diopter Control
-4.0 to +3.0m
Shooting
Exposure Bracketing
Bracket: Cont./Bracket: Single, With 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV,
2.0 EV, 3.0 EV increments, 3/5 frames (2.0 EV, 3.0 EV : only 3 frames)
selectable
White Balance Bracketing
3 frames, H/L selectable
Continuous Shooting Rate
Hi: Up to 6 fps in Continuous Advance Priority AE mode. Lo: Up to 2.5 fps in Continuous mode
Continuous Shooting Limit
Extra FINE 14, FINE 18, STD 20, RAW 13, RAW+JPEG 11
The Full-frame Sensor for the Discerning Photographer
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