Sony has released the world's first full-frame DSLR camera that carries Translucent Mirror Technology, the Alpha A99.This brand new Sony digital camera is armed with 24.3 MP Exmor R CMOS sensor, BIONZ image processor. While the use of Translucent Mirror technology and BIONZ processor will allow this camera to shoot at up to 10 fps, produces RAW images with 14-bit output, and can record video in Full HD resolution, and up to ISO 25,600 sensitivity.
Sony Alpha A99 also bring dual AF technology to combines 19 points focus system with autofocus phase detection that can determine continuous focus. As a result, this full-frame DSLR camera can focus very quickly and accurately.
Furthermore, you can also use the AF-D autofocus which is useful to define a continuous focus to shoot a moving object with ease. This new feature is suitable and can be used with a range of Sony lenses like Sony SAL2470Z, SAL2875, SAL50F14, SAL300F28G2, SAL70400G and SAL500F4G.
To compose a photo, Sony Alpha A99 is equipped with electric viewfinder XGA OLED Tru-Finder like Sony Alpha NEX-7 and a flexible LCD screen that can be folded and rotated to shoot an object with an extreme angle.OFFICIAL - Introducing the A99 Full Frame camera from Sony
Besides reliable for photograph, this camera also designed for optimal video recording with anti-noise multi-controller on the front and 2 memory card slot that supports Memory Stick Pro Duo and SD / SDHC / SDXC. Both slots can be used directly to record video simultaneously.
Sony Alpha A99 - Sony Alpha A99
General Specifications:
• Sensor: Full frame (35.8 x 23.8 mm) CMOS 16.1 megapixels
• Screen: Fully articulated color TFT Xtra Fine LCD (1,229,000 dots)
• Video: Full HD 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
• Memory: Memory Stick PRO Duo / Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
• Battery: Lithium-Ion NP-FM500H (500 photos by CIPA)
• Size: 147 x 111 x 78 mm
• Weight: 812 grams
Sony Alpha A99 will go on sale in October 2012 and priced at $ 2,800 (body only).
Source: Sony
