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It features 5-axis image stabilization and 4K video capture with no pixel binning. The camera will sell for $3200/€3600, body only, when it arrives in November.
The camera will be capable of shooting at 12 frames per second with AF/AE tracking and 8 fps with 'minimal' EVF blackout. It has 79 AF points on its dedicated PDAF sensor, which work in conjunction with 399 on-sensor PDAF points to create what Sony calls 'Hybrid Cross AF points. ' The system is able to focus down to -4EV.
The camera's 5-axis image stabilization is rated to 4. 5EV by CIPA testing. Its shutter is rated to over 300,000 shots.
The camera's 42. MP sensor (most likely similar to the one found on the a7R II) uses BSI-CMOS technology with copper wiring for ultra-fast readout. The camera also has a newly-developed front-end LSI (processor) to cope with the speed of the sensor.
Body-wise, the a99 II is 8% smaller than its predecessor and is made of magnesium alloy. A newly redesigned shutter has a lifespan of 300,000 exposures. It has a large XGA OLED viewfinder with a magnification of 0. 78x. A fluorine coating helps to keep fingerprints and oil off of the outer element. Its 3" (non-touchscreen) LCD display can tilt in 3-axis. The 'silent Multi-Controller' on the front of the camera now offers a click on/off feature. As with the a99, the Mark II has dual SD card slots. In an act of mercy, Sony has also redesigned the a99 II's menu system.
Video is, of course, also a big deal. The a99 II can capture 4K at 100Mbps (using XAVC S) with full sensor read-out and no pixel binning. A Super 35 option is also available, with 1. 8x oversampling. A 'Slow and Quick' mode lets users jump between 1 and 120 fps at the push of a button. All of the capture tools you'd expect are available, including zebra patterns, time code, S-Log2 and S-Log3 profiles and 4:2:2 output over HDMI.
Kimio Maki VP of Digital Imaging Group said: the market is changing. The move is towards an increased proportion of enthusiast photographers, he said. These customers demand sensitivity, resolution and speed.
Press release:
Sony Announces New Full-Frame
Flagship A-mount camera Features Ultra-Fast 4D FOCUS with 79 hybrid cross AF points1 plus 12 fps continuous shooting2, High Resolution 42. 4 MP Exmor R® CMOS sensor, 5-axis in-body image stabilization and more
COLOGNE, Germany, Sept. 19, 2016 – Sony Electronics, a worldwide leader in digital imaging and the world
Reaffirming Sony’s commitment to produce industry leading A-mount cameras, the impressive new camera combines the best of many of their latest digital imaging innovations including a new Hybrid Phase Detection AF system with exclusive Sony A-mount features such as Translucent Mirror Technology™. The result is a supremely specified, professional level camera that will be appealing to a variety of professional and enthusiast photographers.
delivering an industry-leading level of performance to A-mount owners and enthusiasts. Its powerful combination of speed and resolution is simply unmatched in today’s market. ”
Redefining Autofocus and Speed
The new 3 dedicated phase detection AF sensor with 399 focal plane phase detection AF points4 to produce a 79 hybrid cross AF point1 array. This enables incredibly precise autofocus performance and advanced subject tracking of any high-speed moving objects across the frame. In addition Translucent Mirror Technology, with no moving mirror, ensures steady, continuous AF operation and live image preview during both still image and video shooting. The precision AF system also performs exceptionally in low-light conditions, as it will function properly in brightness levels as low as EV-45 and in dark locations where most other cameras struggle.
In addition to its advanced autofocusing, the ® image processing engine and a newly designed shutter unit to enable continuous shooting at impressive speeds of up to 12fps2with AF/AE tracking6. Thanks to a large buffer, these shots can be viewed immediately after shooting, even when in high-speed continuous shooting mode. Additionally, if these high-speed shots are being taken indoors under artificial lighting, the camera can automatically detect flicker and time the shutter accordingly to minimize its effect on the resulting images7.
The new 8 with AF/AE tracking and minimal display lag thanks to overall improvements in the EVF algorithm. This offers photographers a shooting experience that closely mimics that of an optical viewfinder, while still offering all of the benefits of an electronic viewfinder including a live preview of exposure, white balance and several other camera settings. This continuous live view shooting can be set in 3 stages to match a variety of subjects: 8 fps, 6 fps and 4 fps.
Pixel Power
The back-illuminated full-frame 42. 4MP9 Exmor R CMOS sensor in the new ,40010.
The new camera has also been designed without an optical low-pass filter, ensuring that all of the finest natural details and textures can be captured with unprecedented depth and realism. Both compressed and uncompressed RAW files are readily available based on user preferences.
5-axis SteadyShot™ INSIDE Image Stabilization
Sony has designed a new in-body 5 axis image stabilization system for A-mount cameras that debuts for the first time in the ion system provides a shutter speed advantage of 4. 5 steps11, ensuring the full potential of the 42. 4MP sensor can be realized. Also, with a simple half press of the shutter button, the effect of this the image stabilization can be monitored in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen, allowing framing and focus to be accurately checked and continually monitored.
Improved design and operability
Based upon feedback from professional users, the design of new 12 and dust and moisture resistance13.
The 14, as well as an XGA OLED Tru-finder with a ZEISS® T* Coating that offers a powerful 0. 78x magnification and delivers outstanding clarify from corner to corner. The viewfinder also has a fluorine coating on the outer lens to prevent fingerprints, dust, water, oil and dirt from sticking, ensuring a clear view.
The silent Multi Controller introduced in the original 15 connection to a compatible mobile device and an updated menu structure to deliver a smoother navigational experience.
Movie Magic
For the first time in a Sony A-mount camera, the 16 with full pixel readout and no pixel binning17 through usage of the professional friendly XAVC S format. The camera is capable of recording high quality footage at 100Mbps for 4K recording, and utilizing the full width of the large, full-frame image sensor in doing so. It also offers a new ‘Slow and Quick’ mode18 (S&Q) that supports both slow motion and quick motion. In this mode, frame rates from 1 fps to 120 fps can be selected in 8 steps for up to 60x quick motion and 5x slow motion recording19.
A host of other features for professional movie production workflow are also included in the
Pricing and Availability
The Sony
Notes:
1. Hybrid Phase Detection AF active. The dedicated phase detection AF sensor or focal-plane phase detection AF sensor may be used independently in certain photographic situations.
2. Continuous shooting mode set to ‘Hi+’
3. The number of usable AF points may depend on the lens and shooting mode
4. The number of usable AF points may depend on the lens and shooting mode. Up to 323 focus points are selectable. Not available for movie recording
5. Central focus point
6. The supported focus area will depend on the shooting mode and lens used. Furthermore, when “Continuous Shooting: Hi+” is selected, focus will be fixed at the first frame shot when Hybrid Phase Detection AF is active at aperture settings of F9 or higher, or when Hybrid Phase Detection AF is not active at aperture settings of F4 or higher
7. When Anti-flicker Shoot. is ON. Flicker detection at 100 Hz or 120 Hz only. Continuous shooting speed may decrease. Does not function during bulb exposure or movie recording.
8. Continuous shooting mode set to ‘Hi’
9. Approx. effective megapixels
10. Expanded ISO. Still images only.
11. CIPA standards. Pitch/yaw shake only. SAL135F18Z lens. Long exposure NR off.
12. One slot can hold an SD card or a Memory Stick.
13. Not guaranteed to be 100% dust and moisture proof
14. Electronic first curtain shutter activated
15. Requires pairing with compatible mobile devices running the PlayMemories Mobile app. Supported devices are Android smartphones running Android 5. 0 or later and compatible with Bluetooth 4. 0 or later. iPhone/iPad: iPhone 4S or later/iPad 3rd generation or later
16. Class 10 or higher SDHC/SDXC memory card required for XAVC S format movie recording. UHS-I (U3) SDHC/SDXC card required for 100Mbps recording.
17. In Super 35mm recording mode
18. Sound cannot be recorded. SDHC/SDXC memory card of Class 10 or higher is required
19. In NTSC system
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