Along with the Cyber-shot RX1 and NEX-6, Sony also brought a new DSLR camera – Alpha A99. This DSLR camera brings 24.3MP full-frame imaging with Translucent Mirror Technology. Sony Alpha A99 comes with an Exmor CMOS sensor and BIONZ image processing engine. Check more details below.
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| Body type | Mid-size SLR |
| Body material | Magnesium Alloy |
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| Image ratio w:h | 3:2, 16:9 |
| Effective pixels | 24.3 megapixels |
| Sensor photo detectors | 24.7 megapixels |
| Sensor size | Full frame (35.8 x 23.8 mm) |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Processor | Bionz |
| ISO | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600 |
| White balance presets | 8 |
| Custom white balance | Yes (1) |
| Image stabilization | Sensor-shift |
| Uncompressed format | RAW |
| JPEG quality levels | Extra Fine, Fine, Standard |
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| Autofocus |
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| Autofocus assist lamp | Yes |
| Digital zoom | No |
| Manual focus | Yes |
| Number of focus points | 19 |
| Lens mount | Sony/Minolta Alpha mount |
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| Articulated LCD | Fully articulated |
| Screen size | 3-Inch, 1,229,000 dots |
| Screen type | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
| Live view | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic , 100 % coverage, 0.74× magnification |
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| shutter speed | Minimum 30 sec, Maximum 1/8000 sec |
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| Built-in flash | No, External flash (via Hot-shoe) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Flash X sync speed | 1/250 sec |
| Drive modes |
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| Continuous drive | Yes (2.5, 6 fps) |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
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| Microphone | Stereo |
| Speaker | Mono |
| Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
| Storage types | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC |
| Storage included | None |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI | Yes (mini HDMI Type C) |
| Wireless | None |
| Remote control | Yes (Wired or Wireless (Optional)) |
| Environmentally sealed | Yes (Dust and moisture resistant) |
| Battery | Battery Pack |
| Battery description | Lithium-Ion NP-FM500H rechargeable battery & charger |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 500 |
| Orientation sensor | Yes |
| GPS | BuiltIn |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 812 g (1.79 lb / 28.64 oz) |
| Dimensions | 147 x 111 x 78 mm (5.79 x 4.37 x 3.07″) |
Sony Alpha A99 is the first full-frame DSLR with AVCHD Version 2.0 and AF Movie mode. This is the lightest 35-mm full-frame DSLR camera made of magnesium alloy panels altough the body only weighs just a 733g. Alpha A99 has a 3-inch 1229k-dot XtraFine LCD, featuring WhiteMagic technology that increases screen brightness for outdoor shooting in sunny weather.
Sony Alpha SLT-A99 has a powerful HVL-F60M flash with built-in LED light. The camera includes wireless multi-flash ratio control and Quick Shift Bounce adjustment for batter picture. This DSLR includes a dual-card recording feature too.
There is a RMT-DSLR2 Remote with this camera that helps one to release the shutter wirelessly. The Alpha SLT-A99 full-frame digital system camera will start shipping from October for about $2800 (body-only). You can order Sony Alpha SLT-A99 at Amazon.com.
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