Sony DI12023 User's Manual
Contents
1. Custom function Type Custom key settings Programmable setting Memory function Yes 3 sets Power Battery One rechargeable battery pack NP FM500H Still images Approx 410 shots Viewfinder approx 500 shots LCD monitor CIPA measurement Movies Approx 155 min with viewfinder approx 155 min with LCD monitor External Power AC Adaptor AC PW10AM sold separately Weight With battery and Approx 812 g approx 1 Ib 12 7 oz Memory Stick PRO Duo included Body only Approx 733 g approx 1 Ib 9 9 oz Dimensions Wx Hx D excluding protrusions Approx 147 x 111 2 x 78 4mm approx 5 7 8 x 4 1 2 x3 1 8 Others Body material Magnesium Alloy and High rigidity engineering plastic exterior Operating temperature 32 104 F 0 40 C Movie recording time for single media Memory Stick PRO Duo in hours and minutes approx AVCHD AVCHD 60i 24M FX NTSC PAL 50i 24M FX PAL AVCHD 60p 28M PS NTSC PAL 50p 28M PS AVCHD 24p 24M FX NTSC PAL 25p 24M FX PAL MP4 MP4 1440x1080 12M 26 4G 86 166 326 10m 20m 40m 1h 30m 3h 9m 15m 35m 1h 15m 2h 30m 10m 20m 40m 1h 30m 3h 20m 40m 1h 20m 2h 45m 5h 30m The numbers in the table above show the approximate maximum recordable time obtained by totaling all movie files The size of a movie file is limited to approx 2GB Number of recordable still images for single media Media Memory Stick PRO Duo Image size 35mm full frame L2. Full time Continuous AF 19 point 11 cross points Phase detection AF sensor WE WE E COME SN mm mom mmm E NIMM NUM fn SE E LAS E a nmn sir L sas ALA S TEE Wi A e H3 Fa ETET EPET TET EO es E ma Translucent Mirror E m Cross sensors F sensors Focal plane phase detection AF sensor The world s first AF system in a 35mm full frame Translucent Mirror Technology Now Translucent Mirror interchangeable lens digital camera to feature Technology boasts another two phase detection sensors as of September 12 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 By simultaneously directing light mode and area assist display in AF Range Control continuously directs light to the AF sensor and image sensor This innovation enables towards two phase detection AF A a PS A on full iewfi O e F1 4 28 75mm F2 8 SAM 70 400mm F4 5 6 G both full time phase detection AF and full time live view through the viewfinder and sensors it essentially doubles the SSM 500mm F4 G SSM and New 300mm F2 8 G rear LCD monitor during single shot continuous and movie shooting potential of autofocus for serious Firmware updates are also planned for other photographers A mount lenses Pleas
3. includes vignetting peripheral shading lateral chromatic aberration and optical distortion compensation which can each be manually activated or deactivated as desired Embedded data within the camera on supported A mount lenses ensures optimal compensation Newly supported lenses 50mm F1 4 24 70mm F2 8 ZA SSM 28 75mm 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 22 i LZ ji o 1 1 W A l LA 7 1 a mn 7 4 j JS 85mm F1 4 ZA SAL85F142 1 80 sec F1 4 ISO 800 sharpen your focus Translucent UES SYST Mirror Technologym 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 mounted above the translucent mirror provides high precision focusing performance and depth detection while the 102 point focal plane phase detection AF sensor overlaying the image sensor offers the advantages of wider depth and width object plane coverage Together these sensors deliver a new level of AF performance and functionality
4. performance is approximately 4 times brighter than in the previous model and brightness can be steplessly dimmed to achieve creative lighting that subtly reflects your intentions Extremely smooth lighting effects can also be achieved without clearly revealing the source of light This large capacity flash unit features 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 99 is required to mount this flash unit on the 99 Guide number of 43 at 105mm ISO 100m Wireless multi flash ratio control Built in wide panel and bounce sheet Effective dust and moisture resistance Fast 2 9 second recharge time e Can be mounted on Multi Interface Shoe cameras Full ring illumination for shadowless lighting Half ring illumination for shadows and contrast Continuous illumination allows lighting to be checked at any time Filter diameter 49mm 55mm Shoe Adaptor ADP AMA is included for usage with Auto lock Accessory Shoe cameras XLR Adaptor Kit new XLR KIM e Multi Lg interface Shoe This kit meets the audio needs of professional movie production by providing two pro standard XLR terminals that reliably connect the camera with professional XLR connected microphones mixing consoles and sound studios Direct separate control of the left and right chan
5. 1 3 EV step ISO numbers up from ISO 50 Recommended Exposure Index can be set as expanded ISO range AUTO ISO 100 6400 selectable lower limit and upper limit Movies ISO 100 6400 equivalent 1 3 EV step AUTO ISO 100 3200 equivalent Playback Modes Single with or without shooting information RGB histogram amp highlight shadow warning 4 9 frame index view Enlarged display mode Maximum magnification L 16 7x M 11 8x S 8 3x Auto Review 10 5 2 sec off Image orientation On Off selectable Slideshow Panorama scrolling Folder selection Still Forward Rewind Movie Delete Protect Interface PC interface miniB Hi speed USB USB2 0 Mass storage Multi LUN MTP PC remote HD output HDMI mini connector Type C BRAVIA Sync link menu PhotoTV HD Others Sync terminal Multi Interface Shoe 7 Auto lock accessory shoe compatible with supplied shoe adaptor Microphone terminal 3 5mm Stereo minijack DC IN terminal Wired remote terminal Headphone terminal 3 5mm Stereo minijack Vertical Grip Connector Compatible OS Windows XP 4 SP3 Windows Vista 5 SP2 Windows 7 SP1 Mac OS X v 10 3 10 8 Audio Microphone Built in stereo microphone or ECM ALST1 with supplied shoe adaptor ECM CG50 XLR K1M sold separately Speaker Built in monaural Volume settings in 8 steps between O and 7 Print Compatible standards Exif Print Print Image Matching IIl DPOF setting
6. HD resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels in the AVCHD Ver 2 0 Progressive format at the extremely high frame rate of 60fps All the while you can enjoy the huge advantages of 35mm full frame movie capture and full time continuous AF with three level subject tracking sensitivity This unrivaled combination of quality and speed enables first rate still image extraction and post production techniques like slow motion The amp 99 also supports 24p movie recording Translucent Mirror Technologum Full time Continuous AF Full time Continuous AF with 3 level subject tracking sensitivity When shooting movies Full time Continuous AF Movie delivers the superior speed and precision of full time continuous phase detection autofocusing thanks to Translucent Mirror Technology Advanced subject tracking is provided in your choice of three sensitivity levels Hi for prioritized tracking speed Mid for balanced speed and focal precision or Low for prioritized stability Whether capturing fast moving athletes models in studios or faces in a crowd you ll enjoy sharp accurate autofocusing Optional XLR Adaptor Kit for sound production befitting full frame movies This adaptor kit features XLR terminals the professional standard for movie production to enable sound recording via wide ranging professional microphones and line in connection for sound input Users can therefore achieve versatile high quality sound expressi
7. areas like blue skies then optimally processes each area to markedly reduce noise and improve image quality especially when shooting in dimly lit environments Combined with conventional noise reduction this new feature delivers clear low noise images throughout the entire 9 stop range ISO 100 25600 expandable to ISO 50 ISO 1600 SteadyShot SteadyShot INSIDE image stabilization Advanced image stabilization compensates for camera shake blur and is an especially useful feature during handheld shooting Since the sensor shift image stabilizer is in the camera it provides image stabilization for any mounted A mount system lens including all Carl Zeiss and G Lenses from wide angle to telephoto You can capture sharp images at shutter speeds 2 5 to 4 5 steps slower than otherwise possible without a tripod or flash as well as take advantage of vastly increased photo opportunities think fast 14 bit RAW output 14 bit RAW image data of extremely high quality is output by the X99 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 the superb photographic expression and rich gradation that only 14 bit data can offer Lens shading and aberration compensation The camera automatically compensates for the shading and aberrations specific to the lens you mount This
8. inside 40 AEL button SLOW SYNC button Image index button SLOT 2 Memory card slot 2 41 AF MF button Enlarge button Vertical Control On Off Control dial Multi selector Function button Image rotation button 43 44 extend your point of view 300mm F2 8 G SSM Il SAL300F28G2 This super telephoto G lens delivers both high contrast and beautiful bokeh effects at levels far surpassing those of existing 300mm F2 8 lenses It features a new high performance optical design a quiet high speed SSM autofocus drive system with enhanced object tracking and an anti glare Nano AR coating G Lenses sony s highest quality professional lenses are at the top of their class delivering exceptional in focus image quality and beautiful defocusing courtesy of advanced aspherical and ED glass elements as well as renowned Sony quality assurance technology 35mm F1 4G SAL35F14G DD 70 200mm F2 8 G SAL70200G Carl Zeiss lenses Developed jointly by Sony and renowned optical manufacturer Carl Zeiss these superb AF capable lenses feature Carl Zeiss optical formulas and coatings and are designed for professional photographers seeking utmost image quality Fr e mw om 1 E na om MR t L i a kai e sl Distagon T Planar T Sonnar T Vario Sonnar T Vario Sonnar T 24mm F2 ZA SSM 85mm F1 4 ZA 135mm F1 8 ZA 16 35mm F2 8 ZA SSM 24 70mm F2 8 ZA SSM SAL24F20Z SAL85F14Z SAL13
9. kicks in while shooting still photographs The 99 focuses fast processes images fast and allows me to shoot In he widest possible range of lignt nese are ine qualities in a camera that all photograpners value High speed front end LSI chip A new front end LSI large scale integration chip supports the BIONZ image processing engine to significantly boost performance during the early stages of processing By accelerating the handling of image sensor data early on the LSI chip frees other BIONZ components to achieve a more subtle level of peripheral shading compensation and advanced black level offset correction that significantly raises image quality OMM BIONZ system m RAW to Output LEA a NA BIONZ image processing engine Accelerated BIONZ processing easily handles the massive 14 bit data generated by the 35mm full frame sensor Even when loads are heaviest such as during high speed continuous shooting and Multi Frame NR Sony s new high speed front end LSI chip processes the data with precision and ease New area specific noise reduction also ensures clear low noise images over the entire sensitivity range Through these and other refinements the engine delivers 14 bit RAW output of exceptional quality with extremely rich gradation Area specific noise reduction This intelligent noise reduction selectively divides the image into areas based on patterns such as edges textures and evenly colored
10. modes SAL20TC Compatible MF focusing mode only 45 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 TUM stringent professional demands it offers a flexible rotation mechanism for Quick Shift em Bounce as well as quick and intuitive operation via Quick Navi which has received rave reviews on amp series cameras Also included are a built in video LED lighting feature a color temperature conversion filter for LED lighting a diffuser and a bounce adaptor Moreover meticulous dust and moisture resistance support reliable shooting po in various types of conditions Flash HVL F60M e Multi FTA interface Shoe Guide number of 60 105mm ISO 100m E Wireless multi flash ratio control Fast approx 3 5 second recharge time Dust and moisture resistant design Built in wide panel and bounce sheet a Multi Interface Shoe Zu Shoe Adaptor ADP AMA is included for usage with Auto lock Accessory Shoe cameras Lr ka Bounce light 1 only Bounce light 1 2 Bounce light 1 2 3 Bounce light 1 2 3 4 Wireless multi flash with flash ratio control 46 Flash F HVL F43M rer Ring Light ew HVL RL1 The HVL RLI offers highly effective illumination of small subjects for macro shooting Its powerful approx 700 Ix 0 3m LED
11. or vertical grip The close alignment of the optical axis re and screen center also contributes to b natural framing and shooting comfort i Whenever challenging shots require extra clear viewing and unrivaled flexibility this LCD will meet your need 28 take contro Smooth integrated control dial More intuitive Quick Navi Pro The new Silent Multi The new Quick Navi Pro interface LO UA m Controller on the front clearly displays all major shooting ag a of the body combines options on the screen so you can M iil a dial and button to rapidly find desired options confirm B000 zi DES enable smooth easy current settings and make adjustments eile a selection and adjustment without searching through dedicated dt t an of numerous camera menus Convenient new features r fear settings including focus mode focus A near Af include a histogram and digital level Mum Y e kis area exposure compensation ISO sE d p gauge for easy reference and an Ba sensitivity and metering method ad indicator that appears with one press Depending on your preference you 1 4 LU E Mi00 BOM to display multiple functions adjacently Quick Navi Pro may find it an extremely useful for easy dial selection When fleeting addition to the A99 shooting opportunities arise you ll be able to respond swiftly with just the right settings Dual Slot for freer control of data Two media slots are prov
12. 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 Customizable buttons Five different buttons the AF MF AEL ISO Preview and Custom Key buttons can be reassigned to activate any of 33 functions for enhanced shooting convenience Assignable functions now include AF On FE lock and Spot metering AE lock as well as Exposure Compensation Drive Mode Flash Mode Focus Area Face Detection Smile Shutter ISO Sensitivity and Metering Mode You can also assign the front and rear dials to adjust exposure compensation functions other than aperture and shutter speed and customize the camera to automatically switch AF or AE on or off when the shutter button is halfway pressed 2 Multi m Interface Shoe take control Multi interface shoe expands compatiblity The highly expandable 0 99 features a newly developed Multi Interface Shoe that is uniquely shaped to take advantage of wide ranging accessories including products that break down the barriers between movie and photo shooting A Shoe Adaptor is also provided that enables compatibility with conventional camera accessories Memory Function Combinations of settings that you consider especially useful can be registered in memory for quick recall whenever similar shooting situations arise This feature lets you register up to three
13. slow motion video and the same scenario made it into the video we created from the shoot as well push The envelope Gorgeous full frame sensor image quality David found the perfect travel companion in the 099 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 99 We were hanging out with a goat herder in his barn early one morning in Southern Spain There is a lot less light on his face than it looks like in this image opened all the way up focused on his eyes and made this portrait Its important to always be on the lookout for light its amazing all the places you can find it VA I Im in love win my Zeiss lobmm FLS and shoot people win if all tne fime wide open his lens along win Me a s fulHiame sensor makes for some amazing image quality Exmor CMOS Sensor 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 could achieve the sensor is 1 5x more sensitive and 2x more effective at eliminating random noise than the acclaimed O900 This wide and high ISO sensitivity combines with extremely low noise to make the 99 a bril
14. stabilization Type For still images Image Sensor Shift mechanism For movies Electronic Recording mode on 2 memory cards Simult Rec Still Simult Rec Movie Simult Rec Still Movie Sort JPEG RAW Sort Still Movie Copy Compensation effect Equivalent to approx 2 5 to 4 5 steps in shutter speeds Varies according to shooting conditions and lens used Noise reduction Flash Control with optional external flash Noise reduction Long exposure NR On Off selectable available for shutter speeds longer than 1 sec High ISO NR Normal Low Off selectable Control ADI Pre flash TTL Flash compensation 3 0 EV switchable between 1 3 and 1 2 EV steps Multi Frame NR Auto ISO 100 to 51200 Flash bracketing 0 3 0 5 0 7 2 0 3 0 EV steps 3 5 frames 2 0 3 0 EV only 3 frames selectable White balance Modes Auto Daylight Shade Cloudy ncandescent Fluorescent Warm White Cool White Day White Daylight gt Flash Color Temperature 2500 to 9900K gt amp color filter G7 to M7 A7 to B7 gt Custom 3 Flash modes Flash off Autoflash Fill flash Rear Sync Slow Sync Red eye reduction on off selectable Hi speed sync 3 Wireless 3 External flash Sony a System Flash compatible with Multi Interface Shoe attach the shoe adaptor for flash compatible with auto lock accessory shoe AWB micro adjustment Yes lt G7 to M7 15 steps A7 to B
15. 24M 3 2 aspect ratio Standard Fine Extra Fine RAW JPEG RAW 26 46 86 166 326 280 560 1100 2250 4600 195 395 800 1600 3200 105 215 435 870 1750 54 105 215 435 870 74 145 295 600 1200 The actual numbers may be less than those indicated depending on the conditions of use SONY make believe For more information about the 99 visit www sony com a99 Learn more about Sony Digital Imaging products at www sonydigitalimaging com System requirements of bundled software Image Data Converter Ver 4 Remote Camera Control Ver 3 PlayMemories Home B Macintosh Microsoft Windows Microsoft Windows os Mac OS X v10 5 Leopard v 10 6 Snow Leopard i Windows XP SP3 Windows Vista SP2 Windows 7 SP1 CRUS dion wits M A Windows XP SP3 Windows 7 SP1 Windows 7 SP1 Pentium Ill 800 MHz or faster For playing editing High Definition movies Intel Core CPU Pentium 4 or faster Intel Core Solo Core Duo Core 2 Duo or faster Duo 1 66 GHz or faster lntel Core 2 Duo 1 66 GHz or faster Intel Core 2 Duo 2 26 GHz or faster AVC HD FX FH Intel Core 2 Duo 2 40 GHz or faster AVC HD PS Memory GB or more is recommended 1 GB or more is recommended 512 MB or more For playing editing High Definition movies 1 GB or more The computer environment must also satisfy the operating requirements of the OS Must be installed with the listed OS at delivery Proper operation c
16. 3 format RAW amp JPEG Viewfinder Type XGA OLED 1 3 cm 0 5 type electronic viewfinder color Number of dots 2 309 296 dots Brightness control Auto Manual 3 steps between 1 and 1 Color temperature control Manual 5 steps Field coverage 100 Magnification Approx 0 71x with 50mm lens at infinity 1m 1 Diopter adjustment 4 0 to 3 0m 1 Eye point Approx 27mm from the eyepiece lens 22mm from the eyepiece frame at 1 diopter CIPA standard Display Graphic Display Display All Info No Disp Info Digital Level Gauge Histogram Image size pixels 3 2 aspect ratio 35mm full frame L 6000 x 4000 24M M 3936 x 2624 10M S 2640 x 1760 4 6M APS C L 3936 x 2624 10M M 2640 x 1760 4 6M S 1728 x 1152 2 0M Real time image adjustment display ON OFF LCD screen 16 9 aspect ratio 35mm full frame L 6000 x 3376 20M M 3936 x 2216 8 7M S 2640 x 1488 3 9M APS C L 3936 x 2216 8 7M M 2640 x 1488 3 9M S 1728 x 976 1 7M Type 7 5 cm 3 0 type TFT drive Total number of dots 1 228 800 Brightness control Auto Manual 5 steps between 2 and 2 Sunny weather Sweep Panorama Wide horizontal 12 416 x 1 856 23M vertical 5 536 x 2 160 12M Standard horizontal 8 192 x 1 856 15M vertical 3 872 x 2 160 8 4M Adjustable angle Tilt angle 140 upward and 180 downward Rotation angle 180 clockwise and 90 counterclockwise Display selecter Finder L
17. 5F18Z SAL1635Z SAL24702 TT 70 300mm 70 400mm 500mm F4 5 5 6 G SSM F4 5 6 G SSM F4 G SSM SAL70300G SAL70400G SAL500FAG 135mm F2 8 T4 5 STF SAL135F28 This special purpose lens features apodization optics that deliver superb clarity at the point of focus and exceptionally smooth transitions between in focus and defocused areas A manual aperture ring provides added control over defocusing which is especially desirable around 14 5 to 16 7 Sony full frame lenses Designed to bring out the full potential of Sony A digital cameras with 35mm full frame sensors including extremely high resolution high sensitivity and stunning sense of depth Sony full frame lenses integrate the latest lens technologies and include top quality G series and Carl Zeiss lenses crafted to the highest standards of optical precision Sony DT lenses Sony DT lenses are designed for digital interchangeable lens cameras with APS C type image sensors and have slightly different optical requirements than 35mm full frame image sensors When a DT lens is mounted on the X99 it automatically switches to the APS C mode and adjusts the XGA OLED Tru Finder to clearly display the image with 100 coverage while maintaining high resolution Teleconverters Teleconverters boost the focal length of lenses without affecting resolving power and are a great way to extend your telephoto range in the field without adding much weight or bulk t
18. 7 15 steps Bracketing 3 frames H L selectable Focusing system Type TTL Phase detection AF Focus sensor Detector 1 CCD line sensors Detector 2 102 assist points 1 FE level lock Yes Wireless control Yes wireless flash with lighting ratio control Drive Drive modes Single Shooting Continuous shooting Hi Lo selectable Self timer 10 2 sec delay selectable Bracket Cont Bracket Single White Balance bracket DRO bracket Remote Control with optional RMT DSLR2 Continuous shooting speed approx max Tele zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE Maximum Approx 10 8fps selectable Continuous shooting Hi 35mm full frame Maximum approx fps APS C Maximum approx 7fps Continuous shooting Lo 35mm full frame Maximum approx 2 5fps APS C Maximum approx 2 5fps No of frames recordable approx when used with SD UHS1 card Continuous shooting Hi Extra FINE 15 FINE 24 STD 29 RAW 15 RAW JPEG 12 Tele zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE 8fps Extra FINE 20 FINE 28 STD 31 RAW 19 RAW JPEG 18 Tele zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE 1 Ofps Extra FINE 20 FINE 26 STD 28 Focus point Detector 1 19 points 11 points cross type Detector 2 102 assist points 1 Sensistivity range Detector 1 1 to 18 EV at ISO100 equivalent with F2 8 lens attached Focus mode Direct Manual Focus Manual focus selectable AF mode Single shot AF AF
19. CD Auto Manual Image quality modes RAW RAW amp JPEG JPEG Extra fine JPEG Fine JPEG Standard Display Graphic Display Display All Info No Disp Info Digital Level Gauge Histogram Shooting information for viewfinder mode Real time image adjustment display On Off Focus Magnifier 35mm full frame 5 9x 11 7x APS C 3 8x 7 7x RAW output 14 bit Picture Effect 11 types 15 variations Posterization Color Posterization BAW Pop Color Retro Photo Partial Color R Partial Color G Partial Color B Partial Color Y High Contrast Monochrome Toy Camera Soft High key Soft Focus HDR Painting Rich tone Mono Miniature Creative Style Standard Vivid Neutral Clear Deep Light Portrait Landscape Sunset Night scene Autumn leaves Black amp White Sepia Contrast 3 to 3 steps Saturation C3 to 3 steps Sharpness 3 to 3 steps Peaking MF Yes Level setting High Mid Low Off Color White Red Yellow Display Panel Top Panel setting mode indicator LCD Other features Face detection Dynamic range functions Off Dynamic Range Optimizer Auto Level 1 5 Auto High Dynamic Range Auto Exposure Difference Exposure Difference Level 1 6 EV 1 0 EV step Auto Portrait Framing Color Space SRGB Adobe RGB Clear Image Zoom Recording system movie Recording format AVCHD Ver 2 0 Progressive MP4 Vid
20. Clip on LCD Monitor Shotgun Microphone HVL MT24AM FA STIAM FA CCIAM me EI en u FAT interface Shoe Microphone Flash Ring Light Flash 8 Accessories T 2 Multi e Multi TTT interface Shoe VI interface Shoe l Bracket Shoe Cap XLR Adaptor Kit VCT 55LH FA SHCIM XLR K1M Macro Light Adaptor Ring Light FA MATAM HVL RL1 HVL F60M Vertical Grip new Shooting Accessories VG C99AM AMES Multi Flash Cable External Battery m e FA MCIAM Adaptor for Flash ERE FA EBIAM HDMI Cable Mini Screen Protector Remote Commander Remote m Extension Cable Triple Connector DLC HEM15 20 30 Semi Hard Sheet RMT DSLR2 Commander for Flash for Flash PCK LM14 Still images only FA ECIAM FA TCTAM RM LIAM Battery Charger Memory Cards Finder Accessory Lens Accessories 74 al Memory Stick PRO HG DuoHX NS Memory Stick PRO Duo Mark 2 Circular PL Filters ND Filters 8x MC Protectors Rech AC Adapt Battery Ch MA ped AN uno een B SD Memory Card VF 49CPAM 55CPAM VF 49NDAM 55NDAM VF 49MPAM 55MPAM Battery Pack AC PW10AM BC VMI Angle Finder NEVIS DO on an an 62CPAM 67CPAM 62NDAM 67NDAM 62MPAM 67MPAM 72CPAM 77CPAM 72NDAM 77NDAM 72MPAM 77MPAM Grip Belt Shoulder Strap Shoulder Strap Shoulder Strap Shoulder Strap Soft Carrying Soft Carrying Back Pack Back Pack Messenger Soft Carrying STP GBIAM STP SS2AM STP SBIAM STP SB2AM STP XS3 Case Case LCS BP3 LCS BP2 Type Bag Case LCS SC21
21. LCS SC8 LCS MS10 LCS AMLC4 explore the possibilities A PlayMemories Q PlayMemories 2 y PlayMemories 3 y 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 PlayMemories Studio software for PS3 e mail or web upload burning to disc computer BRAVIA and more Start with or retouching 5GB of free storage space For details RES ond e visit http playmemoriesonline com Image Data Converter and Remote Camera Control Image Data Converter software lets you enjoy advanced features for browsing manipulating converting and managing the full resolution RAW images you capture While viewing the images you can expertly adjust exposure white balance tonal curves saturation contrast hue sharpness and more The viewer window presents RAW and JPEG files as thumbnails along S with your preference ratings if desired to support easy comparison of multiple S G PS Reykjavik Iceland des images and enhance the browsing and management of your image data GPS capabilit Bundled Remote Camera Control P y software can enhance the efficiency The built in GPS Global Positioning of your studio workflow by lett
22. S Automatic AF AF A Continuous AF AF C Depth Map Assist Continuous AF AF D 1 selectable Focus area Wide auto 19 points Zone Spot Local selectable Other features Tracking focus Predictive control AF A AF C AF D 1 Focus lock Eye start AF AF illuminator built in LED type range Approx 1 7m Approx 3 3 to 23 feet AF range control AF micro adjustment AF ON Exposure control Metering type 1200 zone evaluative metering Metering sensor Exmor CMOS sensor Metering sensitivity 2 to 17 EV at ISO 100 equivalent with F1 4 lens attached Modes Multi segment Center weighted Spot Exposure modes AUTO iAUTO Superior Auto Programmed AE P Aperture priority A Shutter speed priority S Manual M Scene Selection Sweep Panorama Tele zoom Continuous Priority AE Movie Programmed AE P Aperture priority A Shutter speed priority S Manual M selectable in manual focus mode Scene Selection Portrait Landscape Macro Sports action Sunset Night portrait Night scene Hand held Twilight Exposure compensation 4 5 0 EV 1 3 EV 1 2 EV steps selectable AE bracketing Bracket Cont Bracket Single With 1 3 EV 1 2 EV 2 3 EV 2 OEV 3 0 EV increments 3 5 frames 2 0 EV 3 0 EV only 3 frames selectable AE lock Available with AE lock button AE is also locked when focus is locked in multi segment metering mode ISO sensitivity Still images ISO 100 25600 equivalent
23. SONY make believe agg the power of full frame amaze yourself Sony s full frame interchangeable lens camera the 0 99 welcome to the family Introducing Sony s full frame sensor lineup With the introduction of the SLT A99V DSC RX1 and NEX VG900 Sony brings some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies to the table Dual Phase Detection AF systems for lightning fast Tracking AF in stills and video impeccable image quality from one of the world s first 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 DSC RXI The new DSC RXI is the world s first fixed lens 35mm full frame F 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 arises Full Frame 24 megapixel resolution with 14 bit RAW output Bright F2 0 Carl Zeiss Sonnar T lens with macro capability World s first fixed lens 35mm digital camera Full HD 24p video with manual control and audio input NEX VG900 Ai 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
24. annot be guaranteed with an upgraded OS environment 64 bit and Starter Editions are not supported Windows Image Mastering API IMAPI Ver 2 0 or later is required for disc burning function Trademarks amp Remarks is a trademark of Sony Corporation Exmor xmer BIONZ BIONZ BRAVIA BRAVIA SteadyShot VAIO NAN LO InfoLithium vemm C Memory Stick Translucent Mirror Technology Mala Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory STICK PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO HG Duo Memory Stick PRO HGDuo and Multi Interface Shoe ERR PLAYSTATION is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc Blu ray Disc and z2 are trademarks AVCHD AVCHD and AVCHD Progressive P and their respective logos are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation SD Logo SDHC Logo and SDXC Logo are trademarks of SD 3C LLC HDMI HDMI Logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries All other company and product names mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only and may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners InfoLithium munnwy QQ is a lithium battery pack which can exchange data with compatible electronic equipment about its energy consumption Sony recommends that you use the battery pack with electronic equipment bearing the meurmuy T mark WhiteMagic and WhiteMagic are trademarks of Japan Di
25. at high XGA resolution for quick and easy reference The DISP button makes it easy to select any of five display modes Shooting Data Graphic Digital Level Gauge Histogram of Simple Display while keeping your eye on the viewfinder Color adjustment Quick Navi display 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 Since backlighting is eliminated blacks are blacker details are clearer and contrast is higher in both dark and light environments You can also adjust viewfinder brightness for comfortable shooting indoors and out Professional specifications include a wide 33 3 viewing angle high 27mm eye point and 100 frame coverage Accelerated OLED response virtually eliminates motion blur and residual images when tracking moving objects or displaying recorded movies Rich functionality includes numeric information displays recorded image playback and features for fine tuning focus on the high resolution 2 369K approx screen Even when APS C format lenses are mounted the image is displayed using the entire finder area XGA OLED Tru Finder VGA XGA OLED Faithfully reproduced bokeh Since images displayed in the viewfinder come directly from the image sensor they faithfully reproduce what w
26. cal low pass filter effectively maintains high resolution detail This achievement was made possible by proprietary multi segment technology from Sony s professional broadcasting equipment that subtly controls the distribution of image points Conventional system Image sensor Conventional OLPF Newly developed system Image sensor Multi segment OLPF push the envelope 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 performing analog digital conversion and dual noise reduction on the chip itself before image processing the Q99 produces images of exceptional quality and clarity Seon eZ SALIS5F18Z 1 250 sec F1 8 ISO 500 20 think fast Engineered for speed and response David was able to capture crisp sharp perfectly focused photographs as he globe trotted with the amp 99 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 099 over delivers on both fronts This camera has an amazing amount of processing power which means quicker focus in low light and buffering that rarely
27. e refer to the Sony website for more details 24 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 shooting situations When fast moving subjects demand wider denser area coverage than the 19 point AF area can provide the 102 point focal plane phase detection AF sensor lends reliable support This combination of 121 AF eyes 19 102 from two highly precise phase detection AF sensors provides a clear performance advantage over single sensor AF systems Note AF D mode requires a compatible full size lens The range of supported lenses will gradually expand through firmware updates AF Range Control Subject tracking can be limited to a specified range of distance so the camera stays focused on your subject even if background and foreground objects enter the AF frame To stay focused on a drummer even when guitarists cross the stage for example or to keep an athlete in focus through a wire fence simply press the dedicated AF Range button use the front and rear dials to set the minimum and maximum distances from the camera and enjoy highly accurate focusing that disregards everything but your subject A user friendly graphic indicator clearly displays the selected range as well as the po
28. e rugged enough to withstand the demands of 6fps TOfps in tele zoom mode continuous shooting it offers exceptional precision at shutter speeds up to 1 8000 sec made all the more accurate by the continuous support of auto diagnosis and correction This proven combination of supreme accuracy and durability lets you shoot year upon year without worrying about wearing out the shutter unit Dust and moisture protection Comprehensive dust and moisture resistance contributes to high reliability Sony tightly interlocked the panels and components added sealing around most buttons and dials and placed gaskets along the edges of the viewfinder and LCDs top and rear to help prevent water and dust from entering the body during tough usage Similar protection was applied to openings such as the media compartment which is protected by an interlocking structure Jack covers are fitted with rubber based covers for better sealing and are organized by function to minimize opening and closing The front section of the accessory shoe is also constructed of highly dust water resistant parts 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 stam
29. eo compression AVCHD Ver 2 0 compliant MPEG 4 AVC H 264 Audio recording format Dolby Digital AC 3 MPEG 4 AAC LC 2ch Image size pixels NTSC AVCHD 1920 x 1080 60p 28Mbps PS 60i 24Mbps FX 60i 1 7Mbps FH Maximum bit rate Average bit rate 24p 24Mbps FX 24p 1 7Mbps FH MP4 1440 x 1080 30fps 1 2Mbps 640 x 480 30fps 3Mbps Digital Zoom Smart zoom still image _M approx 1 5x S approx 2 3x Digital zoom still image Approx 4x Digital zoom movie Approx 4x Smart Teleconverter Approx 1 4x 2x Lens compensation Peripheral shading chromatic aberration distortion Shutter Type Electronically controlled vertical traverse focal plane type Shutter speed Still images 1 8000 to 30 sec Bulb Movies 1 8000 to 1 4 1 3 step NTSC up to 1 60 in AUTO mode up to 1 30 in Auto slow shutter mode PAL up to 1 50 in AUTO mode up to 1 25 in Auto slow shutter mode Flash sync speed 1 250 sec Electronic Front Shutter Curtain Yes ON OFF Movie functions Audio Level Display Audio Rec Level AF Tracking Duration Auto Slow Shutter HDMI info Display on off selectable Media Media Memory Stick PRO DuoTM Memory Stick PRO HG DuoTM SD memory card SDHC memory card UHS compliant SDXC memory card UHS I compliant Slot Slot 1 Multi slot for Memory Stick PRO Duo SD UHS I compliant memory card Slot 2 SD UHS I compliant memory card only SteadyShot INSIDE image
30. g 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 Exposure Lomo Rng epi Pitta d 5 E TUN E Vida OE nt Exposure modes The clearly labeled mode dial on top of the o CA provides quick access to all available exposure modes Program Auto Aperture priority Shutter speed priority Manual exposure modes Auto mode and 8 Scene Selection modes 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 amp White Clear and Deep The camera will then adjust color and other image parameters to create the appropriate mood while letting you fine tune contrast saturation and sharpness to suit your personal preference and achieve just the right finishing touch Creative Style Standard Not available when B W mode is selected unleash your creativity Picture ESeci p rage Ser Select iuri Select BEI crue l v Picture Effect 1200 zone Evaluative Metering Drive modes An advanced evaluative metering sensor with 1200 zones ensures balanced exp
31. he 99 has less rolling shutter than the competition He can spend more time shooting hand held with significantly less need for third party rigs After using the tiltable LCD that pivots and swivels in every direction David admits he will never go back to shooting video with a fixed LCD camera In Southern Spain we went swimming in a beautiful lake We were there to shoot people jumping off of cliffs but when the fixer s wife was drying off after a dip in the lake she pulled the towel up over her face in a way that caught my eye lhe XLF has significantly less rolling shurter than most DSLRs uses the AVCHD codec and has an EVF that allows me To see what Im shooting In real fime in video mode Expressive 35mm full frame moviemaking The full frame X99 empowers you to create highly expressive movies with professional quality bokeh a stunning sense of depth and extremely low noise even in dark environments This exceptional performance is made possible by the potent combination of a 35mm full size sensor flexible lens interchangeobility ISO 100 6400 sensitivity and various advances from professional Sony movie production equipment You can also enjoy unlimited creative freedom thanks to a diverse range of moviemaking accessories as well as take full advantage of bright high performance N65 lenses including full frame Carl Zeiss and Sony G models un Silent Multi Controller for movies Perfect for use while shooting mov
32. ided along with highly flexible recording features Lus One slot supports Memory Sticks and SD memory cards while the other is AA fully dedicated to SD cards You can record movies simultaneously to both media for backup purposes a world first without slowing the camera p down simultaneously record still images to both media record to different media by file format RAW JPEG or record to different media by type of recording still movie Moreover the Q99 makes it easy to copy folders o a from one card to another Whatever your backup and usage intentions this flexible new Dual Slot provides more freedom to do things your way JE k l ki a H Selec Charge Mss UE za HONY E Among interchangeable lens digital cameras as of September 12th 2012 according to Sony s internal survey Refinements for serious shooting The amp 99 offers even greater comfort and handling ease than the acclaimed OX 7 lis optimized contours thicker and taller grip and wider thumb grip fit your hand more comfortably and contribute to a steady grasp Frequently used controls are placed within natural reach with main buttons near your thumb and dials placed front and rear for comfortable adjustment of major and minor parameters Buttons are more varied in shape and height to support swifter tactile recognition while your eye stays on the viewfinder A new locking mechanism on the mode dial also
33. ies this control lets you freely adjusts image and sound settings without A producing mechanical noise that might be captured in the soundtrack The new Silent Multi Controller on the front fi of the body combines a dial and button for smooth easy selection and adjustment of numerous settings including Y audio recording and AF area Hum Simultaneous Full HD movie output via HDMI with shooting info On Off flexibility An HDMI terminal makes it easy to transfer Full HD movie signals in real time to an external monitor for accurate large screen viewing and listening This feature supports uncompressed movie recording on external recording equipment and lets you output uncompressed movies with the shooting info display function off Sensor Homi P A S M manual movie modes Manual operation frees you to realize your vision Using manual focus and P A S M modes Program Aperture Priority Shutter Priority and Manual you can flexibly adjust background blur and manually control exposure to achieve desired brightness and dynamism DS Compression Memory Card External device Estimated continuous movie shooting time Ambient Continuous recording time temperature for movies 20 C Approx 29 minutes 30 C Approx 29 minutes 40 C Approx 29 minutes VANYAN Progressive Full HD 60p movie recording Create movies of amazing clarity that play extra smoothly by recording them at Full
34. ill appear in your recorded images You can therefore compose the scene and fine tune every detail with remarkable accuracy instead of guesswork Even bokeh is displayed with all the subtle characteristics that will appear in your final image This is a decisive advantage over optical viewfinders which display bokeh distorted Tru Finder Optical Viewfinder by the focusing screen Whether shooting portraits bokeh bokeh commercial products or close ups of miniature wonders such precision helps you take better photographs Focus Magnifier for fine tuning focus The image in the viewfinder can be magnified up to 11 7x to allow super fine tuning of the focus High contrast is maintained even at high magnification allowing accurate viewing of details and confident adjustment of focus and other settings This magnification function is especially useful when shooting in bright sunlight which is when the viewfinder is easier to view than the rear mounted LCD The viewfinder also clearly displays images when the Smart Teleconverter function is used to magnify the center of the image 1 4x or 2x Peaking function Focus Magnifier indication in Red Versatile viewing 100 Field coverage 33 3 Wide viewing angle WhiteMagic and ultra low reflection structure technology Two innovative technologies improve LCD brightness and black reproduction to enhance viewing ease in almost any type of lighting Ultra low reflecti
35. ina whether shooting still images or movies The grip s batteries can also be changed while continuing to shoot movies Dust and moisture resistance meet the same high standards as the camera body Reliable anti dust measures Advanced dust resistance helps keep your photos blemish free If dust particles enter the camera when the lens is being changed two levels of protection safeguard the image sensor The first level of protection is a newly developed coating on the surface of the optical low pass filter Even in the most adverse temperature and humidity conditions By ja y a 3 Y P at T OW y Li W 6 ET i m U gi m d this highly effective Anti dust Coating effectively suppresses the attachment of both dry and moist dust particles and simplifies their removal The second level of protection is an anti dust mechanism that vibrates the filter at high speed every time the camera is switched off to dislodge any dust particles that settled on its surface get tough a gg Before blowing air After blowing air E We TA e Nouyennanced o CN coating material pe i Optical low pass filter KK A D Conventional surface gt gt eint pu 0 a Optical low pass filter JE Dry type dust Moist type dust 33 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 t
36. ing you System feature can tag your remotely activate and deactivate still photographs with data that indicates movie recording and control various where and when they were taken Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam camera settings from a PC Automatic When you view tagged photographs transfer of still images from the camera on a PC installed with bundled PMB to the PC is also possible Controllable software or on a connected BRAVIA settings Include exposure mode ISO TV with the Photo Map function the speed various audio and image photos can be displayed on a map to SETTINGS etc indicate where they were taken A highly sensitive antenna in the camera ensures clear reception of global ositioning data wherever you travel ai d Assignment of a Lifetime locations Main specifications of a 99 Type Camera type Interchangeable lens digital camera Lens compatibility Sony A mount lenses operation with Minolta Konica lenses confirmed Image sensor Type 35mm full frame 35 8 x 23 9mm Exmor CMOS sensor Number of pixels effective Approx 24 3 megapixels Number of pixels total Approx 24 7 megapixels Image sensor aspect ratio 82 Anti dust system Charge protection coating on low pass filter and image sensor shift mechanism Recording system still images Recording format JPEG DCF Ver 2 0 Exif Ver 2 3 MPF baseline compliant RAW Sony ARW 2
37. int in terms of distance that is currently in focus Enhanced Tracking Focus Various advances come together in the 99 to enable accurate tracking of fast moving subjects Once you designate your subject and press the shutter button halfway S1 Tracking Focus activates and utilizes predictive focusing algorithms and sharpen your focus AF area modes Four AF area modes are provided to meet various needs You can select Wide all 19 sensors Spot central sensor Local any selected sensor or Zone right center or left zone as well as 102 point assist AF points when in AF D mode Various AF modes are selectable AF S Single shot AF A Auto AF C Continuous AF D Depth Map Assist Continuous AF Also selectable are Manual focus mode and DMF Direct Manual Focus which now provides access to the Peaking function for greater focusing precision 6fps continuous shooting The Continuous Advance Priority AE mode lets you capture the decisive 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 Translucent Mirror Technology is supported by blazing fast BIONZ image processing and 19 autofocusing points When AF D mode is selected an additional 102 assist autofocusing points are activated to further expand AF coverage helping to bet
38. liant performer in dim lighting Photographers and cinematographers will also welcome the gorgeous bokeh and full compatibility with full frame wide angle lenses 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 Conventional design Cutting edge design On chip lens color filter Photo diode substrate Photo diode substrate Photo diode expansion technology By taking full advantage of optimized image sensor circuitry Sony significantly increased the size of the photo diode at every pixel These larger photo diode dimensions more than doubled the sensor s dynamic range in comparison with the A900 a major breakthrough in performance that delivers smoother richer image gradation The larger dimensions also improved the signal to noise ratio by further increasing sensitivity and lowering noise Photo diode substrate Circuit and wiring Expanded receptor surface Multi segment optical low pass filter Unlike conventional optical low pass filters that degrade image resolution when suppressing moir Sony s new multi segment opti
39. n of the new flagship Alpha 99 interchangeable lens camera To demonstrate the revolutionary capabilities of the 99 Sony sent world class photographer David McLain on the Assignment of a Lifetime David took the 99 on a trip around the world that resulted in some of the most stunning footage and still photographs he has ever captured The assignment took David to Iceland Vietnam Spain Paris Detroit and Death Valley Each location presenting unique challenges and opportunities that made the most of the amp 99 s capabilities Go online to see David s short film The Calling love the way images light and color are so fleeting 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 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 A few minutes later the wind picked up the water started to ripple and the picture was gone love the way images light and color are so fleeting It s one of the many things that makes photography never get old 35mm F1 4 G SAL35F14G 1 160 sec F2 0 ISO 100 11 As started looking around I saw this statue of Buddha lif by neon lights that seemed more sulted to Ihe window of a bar Nan a temple We went to a Buddhist temple in Vietnam expecting t
40. namic range than any single exposure could possibly capture The resulting image is breathtaking and ideal for post processing You can select the exposure range making adjustments in 1EV steps up to a maximum 6EV No tripod is necessary when shooting because subject movement is precisely compensated for Multi Frame NR The Multi Frame NR mode is extremely effective at suppressing noise in dark challenging shooting situations Candlelit rooms for example can be vividly captured without using a tripod or flash By seamlessly compositing six images this mode achieves noise reduction equivalent to a 2 stop lower shutter speed Noise is lower than when shooting normally at the same ISO speed and sensitivity equivalent to ISO 51200 becomes possible when shooting at the highest ISO speed Compatible with any ISO setting the Multi Fame NR mode can also be used in combination with all P A S M modes DINO Koji Dynamic Range Optimizer DRO In difficult lighting conditions DRO analyzes and corrects your image in real time to expand its dynamic range and achieve smoother more natural gradients with more detail in the highlights and shadows If a backlit subject s face is dark for example it recovers details hidden in the shadows and delivers a naturally bright image DRO can be used effectively during continuous shooting and lets you choose the amount of correction up to 5 steps Exposure compensation and bracketin
41. nels provides versatile possibilities such as control of recording level adjustment attenuation and wind noise reduction to match microphone characteristics and creative intentions MIC LINE input switching for each channel is also provided to greatly simplify post shoot editing Optional VCT 55LH bracket Various types of microphones are supported Alock mechanism prevents accidental cable detachment ECM XM1 monaural shotgun microphone included Optional bracket is required to attach to 0199 adaptor cannot be attached directly to X99 Vertical Grip VG C99AM OLI M SERIES Featuring optimal contours and essential controls this grip provides comfort and handling on a par with horizontal shooting If also offers a triple battery advantage two batteries plus one in the camera for extended shooting and playback Holds up to two NP FM500H rechargeable battery packs sold separately Dust and moisture resistant design Jal 5 A o cri a i Remote Commander new RMT DSLR2 This wireless remote commander for Ot A mount and E mount cameras provides easy remote start stop functionality whether shooting still images or movies Stereo Microphone ECM ALSTI During movie shooting this compact stereo microphone provides crisp clear recording quality It includes selectable directivity 90 120 for capturing dialogue or ambient sound Compact lightweight design Includes shock mou
42. nt holder wind screen carrying case pouch and battery Sony Alkaline LR44 Shoe Adaptor ADP MAA included with x99 is necessary for usage with Multi Interface Shoe equipped camera Shotgun Microphone ECM CG50 This professional quality shotgun microphone offers high directivity for isolating specific sound sources as well as low noise and a wide dynamic range Plug in power or three AA alkaline batteries Includes shock mount holder spacer wind screen shoe adaptor and low cut mode for reducing unwanted low frequencies Can be mounted on Multi Interface Shoe cameras expand your horizions Back pack LCS BP3 In addition to holding the camera with standard lens attached this bag s ample dimensions can carry various shooting related accessories up to four interchangeable lenses and a laptop PC with up to 15 5 inch monitor The designer paid close attention to details like the rain cover and various belt features that reduce the fatigue of carrying a heavy load This is truly a back pack designed to meet the stringent demands of professional photographers Features easily accessible side opening multiple pockets 4 padded dividers and an integrated rain cover 48 system at a glance Flash Flash Accessories Microphone Qu Ly ys Shoe Adaptor ADP MAA Flash Flash Macro Twin Sync Terminal Off camera HVL F43AM HVL F20AM Flash Kit Adaptor Cable for Flash Stereo Microphone
43. ntrol dial AEL button SLOW SYNC button Image index button 17 18 19 20 21 22 15 16 pon me 18 EN Di Ne na A 19 ye 20 AF ABLE Qe na a m 23 22 21 Multi selector 23 Playback button DISP button 24 LCD screen Fn button Image rotation button 25 MENU button Smart teleconverter button Zoom button Focus Magnifier button Access lamp AF RANGE button Delete button get to know the amp 99 4 42 get to know the 099 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 01 Microphone Drive button White Balance button Exposure button Power switch Shutter button ISO button Display panel illumination button 02 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 03 04 Image sensor position mark Display panel FINDER LCD button Multi Interface Shoe Mode dial Mode dial lock release button ISO sensitivity Shutter speed Aperture so 105 55 677 EISE Goens HA 19 wr mor 1 Eds A FINE SI TTET A 22 21 20 Remaining battery Exposure Flash Compensation Drive mode Remaining number of recordable images Image quality White balance 30 29 28 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Flash sync terminal Microphone jack Headphones jack HDMI terminal USB terminal DC IN terminal Speaker REMOTE terminal 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 get to know the 099 Diopter adjustment dial 39 Smart teleconverter button SLOT 1 Memory card slot 1 Zoom button Focus Magnifier button Battery
44. o see weathered monks praying in dramatic shafts of light When we got there all the monks were gone and the temple was lit with fluorescent light That s the way it goes sometimes and you always need to make the best of it As started looking around saw this statue of Buddha lit by neon lights that seemed more suited to the window of a bar than a temple really liked this contradiction of objects and light It s important to have expectations but also to understand they may not always be met and to be able to change course or mindsets quickly in the field It s a very Buddhist approach FL EL LIT 135mm FI 8 ZA SAL135F18Z 1 80 sec Fl 8 ISO 800 on zd z 16 35mm F2 8 ZA SSM SAL1635Z 1 200 sec F4 0 ISO 250 was amazed afterward how much eiue mua final frame hada and how the detal on tne backside of the fisherman was maintained despite ine 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 chose to shoot into the sun and from a low angle so the net and fisherman would stand out agains the sky 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 Like a lot of scenes doubled this up on 60p
45. o your kit i 1 4 28 75mm F2 8 SAM SAL2875 E E Li 50mm Fl 4 SAL50F14 Li vi E APS C DT 11 18mm F4 5 5 6 SAL1118 APS C DT 18 250mm F3 5 6 3 SAL18250 1 4x Teleconverter INEO 2x Teleconverter SAL2OTC 75 300mm F4 5 5 6 IAS 00 50mm F2 8 Macro SAL50M28 APS C DT 16 50mm F2 8 SSM SAL1650 APS C DT 55 200mm F4 5 6 SAM SAL55200 2 16mm F2 8 Fisheye SAL16F28 85mm F2 8 SAM SAL85F28 i APS C DT 16 80mm F3 5 4 5 ZA SAL1680Z E ES DT 55 300mm F4 5 5 6 SAM SAL55300 Compatible lenses SAL70200G 70 200mm F2 8G SAL300F28G 300mm F2 8G SAL300F28G2 300mm F2 8 G SSM ID x 20mm F2 8 SAL20F28 ja f 100mm F2 8 Macro SAL100M28 APS C DT 16 105mm F3 5 5 6 SAL16105 y e A APS C DT 30mm F2 8 Macro SAM SAL30M28 SAL70400G 70 400mm F4 5 6 G SSM SALT35F28 135mm F2 8 T4 5 STF SAL500FAG 500mm F4 G SSM 3 extend your point of view IE 4 APS C APS C DT 18 55mm DT18 135mm F3 5 5 6 SAM F3 5 4 5 SAL1855 SAL18135 L APS C APS C DT 35mm DT 50mm F1 8 SAM F1 8 SAM SAL35F18 SAL50F18 1 Compatible with MF and AF focusing modes 2 Compatible with MF focusing mode only 3 SALIATC Compatible with MF and AF focusing
46. on structure technology fills the gap between the protective outer glass and underlying LCD with resin to reduce surface reflections improve visibility from wide viewing angles maintain high contrast and Clear protective cover General RGB Structure KOD more accurately reproduce deep blacks WhiteMagic nearly doubles the brightness of the display by combining white pixels with conventional red green and blue pixels in a unique RGBW pixel structure The resulting exceptional brightness dramatically improves visibility in sunny outdoor conditions making it much easier to check the focus and image details Anti relfective film Reinforced glass General RGBW Structure Resin filling Enhanced brightness makes it easier to Reflection reducing structure improves check the focus and visibility from wide image even in strong viewing angles sunlight maintains high contrast and more accurately WhiteMagic reproduces deep blacks hone your vision 3 way tiltable LCD supports various shooting positions The LCD flexibly tilts to provide the most natural viewing angle and its 3 way m tilting mechanism has been enhanced p for operational ease The mechanism easily adjusts to support everything from extremely low to extremely high shooting angles whether orienting the camera in the vertical or horizontal direction Moreover this same wide ranging flexibility is available when utilizing a tripod
47. on that is suitable for full frame movie quality The ability to separately control left and right channel input directly from the XLR adaptor helps simplify post shoot editing get into motion Audio level display and recording level control Precise monitoring and adjustment of the microphone recording level is possible while shooting movies The audio rec level control simultaneously adjusts both the L and R channels with 32 step precision Ready use headphone jack Professional sound production versatility and connectivity free you to create soundtracks as professional as your images During movie recording and playback you can monitor the sound using headphones connected with the Q99 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 36 16 35mm F2 8 ZA SSM SAL1635F28Z 1 640 sec F2 8 ISO 400 EV 1 7 38 unleash your creativity Highlight details Mid tone details Shadow details captured captured captured 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 best details from each in the highlights mid tones and shadows to create a single image with wider dy
48. or 60i and take advantage of superb low light performance MET io u 4 SLT A99V Fa By fully leveraging the potential of 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 16 Push the Envelope Image Quality 20 Think Fast Speed and Response 24 Sharpen your Focus Translucent Mirror Technology 26 Hone your Vision Viewfinder 30 Take Control Intuitive Operation 32 Get Tough Build Quality 34 Getinto Motion Video Capabilities 38 Unleash your Creativity Creative Modes 40 Getto Know the 0 99 Product Tour 44 Extend your Point of View Lens System 46 Expand your Horizons Accessories 49 System ata Glance Accessories 50 Explore the Possibilities Software 51 Specifications Cari 05 stanaing on the eage of this wateriall in Iceland Knew wanted o Capture his scene as a panorama lOve NAVING me ability to shoot arama ce imagery with one press ota OUTTON 16 35mm F2 8 ZA SSM SAL1635Z 1 160 sec F6 3 ISO 100 09 tne calling David McLain Sony Artisan of Imagery his 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 introductio
49. osures in wde ranging lighting conditions as well as accurate subject recognition Multi segment Center weighted and Spot metering modes are selectable User friendly icons make it easy to switch between single shot continuous bracketed and self timer shooting Just select the drive mode along with selectable parameters such as self timer shooting with 2 or 10 second delay Then start shooting It s easy to apply innovative effects to your still images and movies The 11 customizable modes with 15 effects include HDR Painting Rich Tone Monochrome Soft Focus and a Miniature mode that makes your subject look like a miniature model Wine Balance gt Select Bent Two axis White Balance Two axis White Balance enables finer white balance adjustment than automatic white balance can provide You can adjust white balance in the amber blue and green magenta directions to achieve more true to life color under almost any kind of light source 39 40 et to know the a99 01 02 03 04 AF Illuminator Self timer Mounting index Custom button Lens contacts 05 06 07 08 01 08 Lens release button Mount Silent multi controller Preview button 02 09 10 PE Remote sensor ola Ho lo Rolo 0 03 04 05 06 07 11 12 13 14 15 16 25 240 MN TT 2 yl Viewfinder Eyepiece sensors MOVIE button AF MF button Enlarge button Rear co
50. splayInc A Tru Finder ESE are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation Screen displays are simulated Simulated effects are used to illustrate some functions Sony World Photography Awards 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
51. ter keep moving subjects in focus up to fps You can also raise the continuous shooting speed to approx TOfps by entering the Tele zoom High Speed Shooting mode 25 none 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 This includes setting up shooting parameters and previewing their effects in real time framing your subject and fine tuning the focus with the magnification feature shooting photos and movies and checking final results Even when shooting in bright outdoor lighting during sports portrait and macro photography the viewfinder provides the precision feedback you need So you can fully concentrate on capturing spectacular images Clear photo and movie playback Unlike optical viewfinders the viewfinder in the A99 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 recorded images you can confirm whether every detail matches your 35mm full frame capture highest expectations Color adjustment and display variations Viewfinder color temperature can be adjusted to suit your preference and detailed shooting information can be displayed
52. user programmable groups of settings and quickly access them by using the MR setting on the mode dial which features a center lockable button that prevents accidental mode changes 31 32 get tough Robust magnesium alloy body The rigidly constructed A99 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 reinforced by stainless steel and other structural components contributes to a supremely rigid and lightweight camera able to withstand passionate usage in challenging conditions The world s lightest camera with full frame sensor Supremely lightweight construction contributes to agile handling in the field thot combined with full frame performance gives the amp 99 unrivaled appeal Record breaking lightness was achieved through the use of lightweight materials like magnesium alloy and engineering plastic as well as the elimination of unnecessary mechanisms such as heavy pentaprisms and active mirrors thanks to Translucent Mirror Technology Among interchangeable lens digital cameras as of September 12 2012 according to Sony s internal survey 200 000 shutter release cycles The new extremely durable shutter unit has been proven to endure approximately 200 000 shutter releases a figure that rivals high end professional cameras Whil
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search