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Sony A99 body

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Flagship SLR camera (as of September 2012). Equipped with a full frame matrix with a resolution of 24.3 megapixels and an image stabilization system due to sensor shift. It is also worth noting the dual phase autofocus — according to the manufacturer, it was first used in "DSLRs". Like many similar Sony devices, the camera is made using translucent mirror technology, so the viewfinder is electronic. Shooting options include a set of scene programs and Full HD video recording. The screen is swivel and has a resolution of 1.2 megapixels.
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Sony A99 body
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Panel:full frame, 24.3 MPix
Video:Full HD (1080p)
Snapshot size:6000x4000 px
ISO range:100-25600
Burst shooting:6 fps
Screen:3 '', oscillating

Flagship SLR camera (as of September 2012). Equipped with a full frame matrix with a resolution of 24.3 megapixels and an image stabilization system due to sensor shift. It is also worth noting the dual phase autofocus — according to the manufacturer, it was first used in "DSLRs". Like many similar Sony devices, the camera is made using translucent mirror technology, so the viewfinder is electronic. Shooting options include a set of scene programs and Full HD video recording. The screen is swivel and has a resolution of 1.2 megapixels.

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Specifications A99 body
Colour
Camera typedigital mirror
DxOMark rating89
Sensor
SensorCMOS (CMOS)
Sensor sizefull frame / 35.8х23.8 mm /
Total MP24.7
Effective MP number24.3
Maximum image size6000x4000 px
Light sensitivity (ISO)100-25600
Sensor cleaning
RAW format recording
Lens
Mount (bayonet)Sony A
Manual focus
Image stabilizationwith matrix shift
AF drive (screw driven)
Photo shooting
Frames per series (JPEG)31 шт
Frames per series (RAW)14 шт
Frames per series (JPEG RAW)9 шт
HDR
White balance measuring
Exposure compensation± 5 EV, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
Auto bracketing / 3 or 5 frames /
Exposure modesauto
shutter priority
aperture priority
manual mode
Metering systempoint
centre-weighted
sensor (estimated)
Video recording
Full HD (1080)1920x1080 px 60 fps
File recording formatsAVCHD, MPEG-4, H.264
Manual video focus
Maximum video lengthmemory limit
Connection portsHDMI
headphone Jack
microphone Jack
Focus
Autofocus modesone shot
AI focus
tracking
in face
Focus points19 шт
Viewfinder and shutter
Viewfinderelectronic
Viewfinder crop0.71 x
Frame coverage100 %
Shutter speed30 -1/8000 с
Continuous shooting6 fps
Shutter typemechanical
Screen
Screen size3 ''
Screen resolution1229 thousand pixels
Rotary display
Additional screen
Memory and communications
2 card slots
Memory cards typesSD, SDHC, SDXC, MemoryStick
Flash
Built-in flash
External flash connect
flash X-sync1/250 с
Power source
Power sourcebattery
Battery modelNP-FM500H, VG-C99AM
Battery capacity1650 mAh
Shots per charge500 шт / 410 pcs when photographing through the viewfinder /
General
Charger modelBC-QM1
Underwater box modelU-A, U-AX, U-AXP, WP-S5, WP-S10
Console/synchronizer modelRM-L1AM, RMT-DSLR2
Materialmagnesium alloy
Dimensions (WxHxD)147х111х78 mm
Weight733 g
Added to E-Catalogseptember 2012
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“SLR, but not quite” — this statement fits perfectly with the Sony Alpha A99. Professional cameras from Sony stood out for their features among other players in the photography market even before the advent of mirrorless cameras.

First side of the coin

The cardinal differences between the camera and the DSLRs familiar to us lie in the translucent mirror mechanism and the presence of an electronic viewfinder instead of an optical one. Theoretically, a translucent mirror can block up to 30% of the light flux, which will require more light to capture the frame. And the information on the electronic viewfinder is fed with a slight delay, after processing by the matrix. This is on the one hand.

The other side of the coin

On the other hand, the use of a translucent mirror made it possible to introduce a dual focus system that catches the subject almost instantly. And the delay in the viewfinder is almost impossible to notice with the naked eye, but you can display any service information on it and the image on the screen or in the viewfinder eye will be exactly the same as the final photo. The downside lies only in the fact that the real-time image display mode quickly “eats up” the battery charge.

For all

A full-frame camera from Sony can be recommended both to advanced photo enthusiasts who will appreciate it for thoughtful ergonomics, and to videographers, since video recording is another strong point of the model. Even a beginner in the world of photography will find it easy to understand everything — a number of plots and software functions are provided to help him.

Additional features digital camera Sony A99 body:
  • The SLT-A99V model differs from the SLT-A99 model in the presence of a GPS module
  • Connectors for connecting GPS, remote control