Sony SLT-A99V Specifications
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- Page 1 the power of full-frame...
- Page 2 Sony’s full-frame interchangeable lens camera, the a99.
- Page 3 35mm sensors to give you 1080/60p video and XLR adapters for the best in audio recording are just a few of features that can be found in the new family of full-frame cameras from Sony.
- Page 4 NEX-VG900 The new Sony NEX-VG900 interchangeable lens Handycam ® camcorder features a 24.3 MP full-frame 35mm sensor for high- quality HD video with a truly professional look. Shoot video in Full HD 24p, 60p or 60i, and take advantage of superb low-light...
- Page 5 Translucent Mirror Technology, the 35mm full-frame format and Sony's professional broadcasting technology, it takes a major leap forward in quality, performance and handling ease. Meet the future of Sony a . Push the Envelope Image Quality 20 Think Fast Speed and Response...
- Page 8 “Standing on the edge of this waterfall in Iceland, I knew I wanted to capture this scene as a panorama. I love having the ability to shoot dramatic imagery with one press of a button. ” 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM ( SAL1635Z ) , 1/160 sec., F6.3, ISO 100...
- Page 9 Sony took a major leap forward with the introduction of the new flagship Alpha a99 interchangeable lens camera. To demonstrate the revolutionary capabilities of the a99, Sony sent world-class photographer David McLain on the “Assignment of a Lifetime”.
- Page 11 “I love the way images, light, and color are so fleeting. ” “I love shooting ice and icebergs. When we got to this glacier in Iceland, the light was cold and the water was still, which was perfect for the environment. I shot at a low angle to get the maximum reflection on the water and chose to put a little foreground of the shore in the frame to balance out the background.
- Page 13 “As I started looking around I saw this statue of Buddha lit by neon lights that seemed more suited to the window of a bar than a temple. ” “We went to a Buddhist temple in Vietnam expecting to see weathered monks praying in dramatic shafts of light.
- Page 15 “I was amazed afterward how much latitude the final frame had, and how the detail on the backside of the fisherman was maintained despite the fact we were shooting into the sun. ” “We got up early one morning to shoot a fisherman on the Mekong Delta. Like most people who make a living from the land or sea he was very capable and skilled at his craft.
- Page 16 push the envelope Gorgeous full-frame sensor image quality. David found the perfect travel companion in the a99 because of the camera’s ability to perform in the real world. In low light, contrary light, fog, rain, golden light, snow, overcast light, all conditions were conquered by the a99.
- Page 17 Light concentration technology Sony compressed the height of circuitry within the image sensor via newly developed proprietary processing technology to dramatically increase the amount of light collected by each pixel. This vastly improved light-gathering efficiency results in significantly higher sensor sensitivity, much lower noise, an impressive signal-to-noise ratio and outstanding image quality in virtually all shooting conditions.
- Page 18 Unlike conventional optical low-pass filters that degrade image Thousands of parallel analog/digital converters in the sensor convert light to resolution when suppressing moiré, Sony’s new multi-segment digital signals with utmost precision and speed. Before and after conversion, the optical low-pass filter effectively maintains high-resolution detail.
- Page 19 135mm F1.8 ZA ( SAL135F18Z ) , 1/250 sec., F1.8, ISO 500...
- Page 20 think fast Engineered for speed and response. David was able to capture crisp, sharp, perfectly-focused photographs as he globe trotted with the a99. The Dual Phase Detect AF system, a world first* among interchangeable lens cameras, allowed him to perfectly capture each decisive moment with tack-sharp precision. “Every pro demands speed and responsiveness from their camera and the a99 over-delivers on both fronts.
- Page 21 Even when loads are heaviest, sensor. Even when loads are heaviest, such as during high-speed continuous such as during high-speed continuous shooting and Multi Frame NR, Sony’s shooting and Multi Frame NR, Sony’s ISO 1600 new high-speed front-end LSI chip...
- Page 22 F2.8 SAM, 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM, 70-200m F2.8 G, 35mm F1.4 G, Vario- Sonnar T* 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM, DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM, DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM * Among interchangeable lens digital cameras with a full-frame image sensor ( as of September 12, 2012 ) according to Sony’s internal survey.
- Page 23 85mm F1.4 ZA ( SAL85F14Z ) , 1/80 sec., F1.4, ISO 800...
- Page 24 September 12, Technology boasts another 2012, according to Sony’s internal survey. Notes: Sony Translucent Mirror Technology revolutionized interchangeable lens cameras breakthrough—Dual AF System. Only the following lenses currently support AF-D by replacing the swinging mirror of SLRs with a stationary translucent mirror that...
- Page 25 ( S1 ) , Tracking Focus activates and utilizes predictive focusing algorithms and moment at full resolution with clarity Sony’s original subject recognition technologies to track your subject’s every move with and precision by shooting at speeds speed and precision. This continuous, uninterrupted performance, made possible by up to 6fps.
- Page 26 hone your vision Viewfinder display options Keep your eye on the viewfinder The viewfinder is so informative and easy to view that every step in the shooting process can easily be handled from start to finish without removing your eye from the viewfinder.
- Page 27 This magnification function Sony’s new XGA OLED Tru-Finder is easy to view in almost any lighting. Every detail is faithfully reproduced as it will appear in your recording, including defocusing effects that faithfully reflect is especially useful when shooting in bright sunlight, your aperture settings.
- Page 28 hone your vision WhiteMagic ™ and ultra-low reflection structure technology 3-way tiltable LCD supports various shooting positions Two innovative technologies more accurately reproduce deep improve LCD brightness and black blacks. WhiteMagic nearly doubles the The LCD flexibly tilts to provide the most reproduction to enhance viewing ease brightness of the display by combining natural viewing angle and its 3-way...
- Page 30 Whatever your backup and usage intentions, this flexible new Dual Slot provides more freedom to do things your way. * Among interchangeable lens digital cameras as of September 12th, 2012, according to Sony’s internal survey.
- Page 31 A new locking mechanism on the mode dial also prevents unintentional mode changes and missed photo opportunities. Clearly, meticulous refinement makes this is a camera body worthy of Sony’s top-of-the-line model.
- Page 32 Translucent Mirror Technology. * Among interchangeable lens digital cameras as of September 12, 2012 according to Sony’s internal survey.
- Page 33 tough Vertical grip for triple battery advantage The optional vertical grip ( VG-C99AM ) features optimized contours and essential controls that make vertical shooting nearly as comfortable as horizontal shooting. It can house two batteries that combine with the main battery to offer a three-battery advantage that practically triples shooting stamina whether shooting still images or movies.
- Page 34 get into motion Experience movie making in full-frame high definition. David likes to work fast and light with a small production footprint. Because the a99 has less rolling shutter than the competition. He can spend more time shooting hand held with significantly less need for third party rigs.
- Page 35 You can also enjoy unlimited creative freedom thanks to a uncompressed movies with the shooting info display function off. diverse range of moviemaking accessories, as well as take full advantage of bright high-performance a lenses including full-frame Carl Zeiss and Sony G models. Sensor AVCHD...
- Page 36 Stereo sound output is guaranteed to provide the highest possible playback quality via recommended Sony high-end headphones. Live ( real-time ) and Lip- sync settings are provided for output timing that satisfies professional needs.
- Page 37 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM ( SAL1635F28Z ) , 1/640 sec., F2.8, ISO 400, EV+1.7...
- Page 38 unleash your creativity Exposure compensation and bracketing Achieve just the right exposure by using Exposure Compensation to increase or decrease the exposure in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments ( between -5 and +5 EV ) . Or use Auto Exposure Bracketing to record three or five images at different exposure values, compare the results and choose the best one.
- Page 39 unleash your creativity Creative Style Creative Style settings swiftly bring out the character of your scene. Depending on your subject and creative intentions, you can simply select any of 13 settings ( including Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Black & White, Clear and Deep ) .
- Page 40 get to know the AF Illuminator/Self-timer Lens release button Remote sensor Mounting index Mount Front dial control Custom button Silent multi-controller Lens contacts Preview button...
- Page 41 get to know the Viewfinder Multi-selector Playback button Eyepiece sensors DISP button LCD screen MOVIE button Fn button/Image rotation button MENU button AF/MF button/Enlarge button Smart teleconverter button/ Zoom button/Focus Magnifier button Rear control dial Access lamp AEL button/SLOW SYNC button/ Image index button AF RANGE button/Delete button...
- Page 42 get to know the Microphone Image sensor position mark Remaining battery Drive button Display panel Exposure/Flash Compensation White Balance button FINDER/LCD button Drive mode Exposure button Multi Interface Shoe Remaining number of recordable images Power switch Mode dial Image quality Shutter button Mode dial lock release button White balance...
- Page 43 get to know the Flash sync terminal Diopter-adjustment dial Smart teleconverter button/ Zoom button/Focus Magnifier button SLOT 1 ( Memory card slot 1 ) Microphone jack AEL button/SLOW SYNC button/ Battery ( inside ) Headphones jack Image index button SLOT 2 ( Memory card slot 2 ) HDMI terminal AF/MF button/Enlarge button USB terminal...
- Page 44 ® Carl Zeiss lenses Developed jointly by Sony and renowned optical manufacturer Carl Zeiss, these 300mm F2.8 G SSM II superb AF-capable lenses feature Carl Zeiss optical formulas and coatings and ( SAL300F28G2 ) are designed for professional photographers seeking utmost image quality.
- Page 45 A manual aperture ring provides added control over defocusing, which is especially desirable around T4.5 to T6.7. Sony full-frame lenses Designed to bring out the full potential of Sony a digital cameras with 35mm 28-75mm 75-300mm 16mm 20mm full-frame sensors—including extremely...
- Page 46 expand your horizons This powerful flagship flash unit ( GN 60 ) features an LED light and delivers creative lighting for both still image and movie shooting. As a lighting solution that supports Flash stringent professional demands, it offers a flexible rotation mechanism for Quick Shift HVL-F60M Bounce as well as quick and intuitive operation via Quick Navi, which has received rave reviews on a series cameras.
- Page 47 Flash This large-capacity flash unit features HVL-F43M Sony’s Quick Shift Bounce design, which enables wide-ranging angle adjustment and the same lighting whether shooting in the landscape or portrait position. Shoe Adaptor ADP-MAA, which comes bundled with the a99, is required to mount this flash unit on the a99.
- Page 48 ( sold separately ) ( Sony Alkaline LR44 ) • Can be mounted on Multi Interface Shoe cameras • Shoe Adaptor ADP-MAA ( included with a99 ) • Features easily accessible side opening, multiple • Dust and moisture resistant design...
- Page 49 system at a glance Flash/Flash Accessories Microphone Microphone/Monitor Shoe Adaptor ADP-MAA Flash Flash Macro Twin Sync Terminal Off-camera Stereo Microphone Clip-on LCD Monitor Shotgun Microphone HVL-F43AM HVL-F20AM Flash Kit Adaptor Cable for Flash ECM-ALST1 CLM-V55 ECM-CG50 HVL-MT24AM FA-ST1AM FA-CC1AM Flash Ring Light Flash Microphone...
- Page 50 explore the possibilities PlayMemories ™ Home PlayMemories ™ Online PlayMemories ™ Studio* This convenient software makes it easy Shoot photos and videos with your Now you can enjoy photos and movies to download photos to a computer for favorite camera or smartphone and on your game machine, thanks to viewing, editing, printing, sharing ( via effortlessly enjoy them on your tablet,...
- Page 51 Approx. 812 g ( approx. 1 lb 12.7 oz ) With battery and JPEG ( DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.3, MPF baseline compliant ) , RAW ( Sony ARW 2.3 format ) , Memory Stick PRO Duo included Recording format Display Graphic Display/Display All Info./No Disp.
- Page 52 Japan Display Inc. • Screen displays are simulated. • Simulated effects are used to illustrate some functions. For more details, visit the website at www.worldphoto.org. Sony Electronics Inc. | 16530 Via Esprillo | San Diego, CA 92127 | 1-800-222-7669 | www.sony.com DI12023...