Page 2 - Sony’s full-frame interchangeable lens camera, the; amaze
Sony’s full-frame interchangeable lens camera, the a 99. amaze yourself
Page 3 - welcome; Introducing Sony’s full-frame sensor lineup.
The new DSC-RX1 is the world’s first fixed lens 35mm full-frame digital camera which offers an uncompromising design that focuses on intuitive, user-friendly operation. The camera fits in the palm of a hand and allows users to carry it nearly everywhere to capture any shooting opportunity that arise...
Page 8 - “Standing on the edge of this waterfall in
“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 - “This assignment of a lifetime made
the calling “This assignment of a lifetime made me stop and think about the way photography has shaped my life. It made me appreciate how powerful photography is.” Sony took a major leap forward with the introduction of the new flagship Alpha a 99 interchangeable lens camera. To demonstrate the revo...
Page 11 - and color are so fleeting.”
“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...
Page 13 - “As I started looking around I saw this
“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. When we got there, all the monks were gone, and th...
Page 16 - Gorgeous full-frame sensor image quality.; “I’m in love with my Zeiss
push the envelope Gorgeous full-frame sensor image quality. David found the perfect travel companion in the a 99 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 a 99. “We w...
Page 17 - Photo diode expansion
24.3 megapixel 35mm full-frame Exmor CMOS sensor The new 24.3 megapixel 35mm full-frame Exmor CMOS sensor delivers beautiful, finely detailed images from corner to corner with a wide dynamic range and low noise. Thanks to innovations that only Sony—one of the world’s leading image sensor developers—...
Page 18 - On-chip column A/D conversion with dual NR
On-chip column A/D conversion with dual NR Thousands of parallel analog/digital converters in the sensor convert light to digital signals with utmost precision and speed. Before and after conversion, the sensor cancels noise to ensure exceptionally clean 14-bit signal output at all ISO settings. By ...
Page 20 - Engineered for speed and response.; “The
think fast Engineered for speed and response. David was able to capture crisp, sharp, perfectly-focused photographs as he globe trotted with the a 99. The Dual Phase Detect AF system, a world first* among interchangeable lens cameras, allowed him to perfectly capture each decisive moment with tack-s...
Page 22 - Lens shading and aberration compensation
14-bit RAW output 14-bit RAW image data of extremely high quality is output by the a 99. This data fully preserves the rich detail generated by the image sensor during the 14-bit A/D conversion process. When developed with Sony’s Image Data Converter RAW development software, these images deliver th...
Page 24 - Dual AF System; Translucent Mirror Technology
sharpen your focus Dual AF System Dual AF System is the world’s first* AF system to employ two phase detection sensors. By maximizing 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 ...
Page 25 - Enhanced Tracking Focus; AF Range Control
Wide Local Spot Zone AF-D mode Continuous autofocusing is provided by a new AF-D (Depth Map Assist Continuous AF) mode that delivers precision focusing for virtually any subject. This mode utilizes the 19-point (11 cross-point) phase detection AF sensor to keep subjects sharply focused in most shoot...
Page 26 - Clear photo and movie playback; Color adjustment and display variations; hone
Clear photo and movie playback Unlike optical viewfinders, the viewfinder in the a 99 lets you view photos and movies that have already been recorded. This convenient capability is especially useful for confirming details in bright outdoor conditions. By applying the magnification function to record...
Page 27 - Versatile viewing; Focus Magnifier for fine-tuning focus
Versatile viewing High-resolution XGA OLED Tru-Finder with 100% field of view 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 your aperture settings....
Page 30 - take; More intuitive Quick Navi Pro
Smooth integrated control dial The new Silent Multi Controller on the front of the body combines a dial and button to enable smooth, easy selection and adjustment of numerous camera settings including focus mode, focus area, exposure compensation, ISO sensitivity and metering method. Depending on yo...
Page 32 - Robust magnesium alloy body; The world’s lightest camera with full-frame sensor*
get tough Robust magnesium alloy body The rigidly constructed a 99 is supremely lightweight. Its rugged magnesium-alloy top and rear panels interlock with front and side panels constructed of highly rigid engineering plastic to offer protective external shielding. Inside, a rigid magnesium chassis r...
Page 34 - Experience movie making in full-frame high definition.
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 a 99 has less rolling shutter than the competition. He can spend more time shooting hand held with significantly less need for third party rigs. Af...
Page 35 - Simultaneous Full HD movie output via HDMI; Silent Multi Controller for movies
Estimated continuous movie shooting time Ambient temperature Continuous recording time for movies 20°C Approx. 29 minutes 30°C Approx. 29 minutes 40°C Approx. 29 minutes Simultaneous Full HD movie output via HDMI (with shooting info On/Off flexibility) An HDMI terminal makes it easy to transfer Full...
Page 38 - Auto HDR; Exposure modes; Exposure compensation; unleash your
Mid-tone details captured Shadow details captured Final image with optimum shadow/highlight detail Auto HDR The Auto HDR function captures the expanded detail of high dynamic range photos. When you press the shutter button, it instantly records three frames at different exposures and composites the ...
Page 39 - Creative Style
Creative Style: Landscape Creative Style: Standard 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...
Page 40 - get to know the
get to know the a 99 01 AF Illuminator/Self-timer02 Mounting index03 Custom button04 Lens contacts 05 Lens release button06 Mount07 Silent multi-controller08 Preview button 09 Remote sensor10 Front dial control 01 10 09 08 02 03 04 05 06 07 40
Page 44 - Carl Zeiss
extend your point of view Distagon T* 24mm F2 ZA SSM (SAL24F20Z) Planar T* 85mm F1.4 ZA (SAL85F14Z) Sonnar T* 135mm F1.8 ZA (SAL135F18Z) Vario-Sonnar T*16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM (SAL1635Z) Vario-Sonnar T*24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM (SAL2470Z) Carl Zeiss ® lenses Developed jointly by Sony and renowned optical manu...
Page 45 - Sony DT lenses
APS - C APS - C APS - C APS - C APS - C APS - C 75-300mm F4.5-5.6 (SAL75300) 28-75mm F2.8 SAM (SAL2875) 16mmF2.8 Fisheye (SAL16F28) 20mm F2.8 (SAL20F28) 50mm F1.4 (SAL50F14) 50mm F2.8 Macro (SAL50M28) 100mm F2.8 Macro (SAL100M28) 85mm F2.8 SAM (SAL85F28) DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM (SAL1650) DT 11-18mm F4.5...
Page 50 - Assignment of a Lifetime locations
GPS capability The built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) feature can tag your photographs with data that indicates where and when they were taken. When you view tagged photographs on a PC installed with bundled PMB software, or on a connected BRAVIA TV with the Photo Map function, the photos can ...
Page 51 - With the introduction of the
Main specifications of TypeCamera type Interchangeable lens digital camera Lens compatibility Sony A-mount lenses, operation with Minolta/Konica lenses confirmed Image sensorType 35mm full-frame (35.8 x 23.9mm), Exmor CMOS sensor Number of pixels (effective) Approx. 24.3 megapixels Number of pixels ...
