The Sony Alpha 99 was announced by Sony on September 12, 2012. It was the flagship Sony DSLR camera and of the Sony Alpha SLT line[1] until late 2016 when it was replaced by the Sony α99 II.
It features the 24.3MP 35mm full-frame Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor, with the normal sensor range of ISO 100–3200.[2] The selectable sensitivity is up to ISO 25600, which makes this camera able to capture still images in low-light environments.[3] This camera can also combine six images together, to generate a single image with two additional steps of ISO sensitivity. This is also the first Sony Alpha camera to use the new Sony "Mult-Interface" shoe which is a standard ISO shoe with proprietary contacts at the front of the shoe. This allows use of standard ISO hotshoe accessories without the need for adapters as in previous Alpha models. The camera ships with an adapter to allow use of older Minolta-style hot-shoe accessories.
Like Sony's APS-c flagship, α77, the α99 has the ability to record Full HD 1080 video with up to 60p frame rate. In markets outside China, this camera also has built-in GPS that allows recording of position information into the photo. The α99 also uses a three-way tiltable LCD, as used on α77, this feature allows the photographer to view the LCD from any angle. Alongside the lens mount Sony has replaced the traditional autofocus mode selection dial with a "Silent Multi-Controller" which is a customizable dial with silent detents and a central button used for confirmation. The dial's function can be brought up with a press of the central button and then changed using the dial silently during movie or still recording. The dial's functions can also be changed on the fly by long-pressing the button and then selecting whichever function is desired.
For flexibility Sony α99 allows users to use Sony's crop APS-C DT lenses and consequently automatically cropping the image to the smaller frame.[4]
An updated version, the Sony α99 II, was announced at Photokina in September 2016.
In February 2014, Hasselblad introduced a restyled Sony A99 as Hasselblad HV. According to the company's press-release, their version of A99 is "tough as nails", featuring more robust construction than the original.[5]
Featuresedit
Image and autofocusedit
24.3MP 35mm full-frame Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor.
Updated BIONZ image processor.
A dual AF System (19+ 102 points, 11 cross type).
1200-zone evaluative exposure metering.
TTL phase-detection auto focusing.
ISOedit
ISO sensitivity 100–25600.
Ergonomyedit
TruFinder XGA OLED Electronic viewfinder with 100% frame coverage.
Performanceedit
In the DxOMark Overall Sensor Score test, which is based on all characteristics of a camera sensor, the Sony Alpha 99 scores 89 points, which equals the score of the Nikon D4 and the Phase One P65 Plus medium format camera, with the Nikon D800E, D800 and D600 being the only digital SLRs that get a higher score. Therefore, as of September 2013, the Sony Alpha 99 scores higher than all DSLRs from Canon and all DSLRs except those listed here from Nikon, including their professional models.[6]
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The Sony Alpha 99 was announced by Sony on September 12 2012 It was the flagship Sony DSLR camera and of the Sony Alpha SLT line 1 until late 2016 when it was replaced by the Sony a99 II Sony a99OverviewTypeDigital single lens translucent cameraLensLensSony mount compatible with Minolta A type bayonet mount Sensor mediumSensor35 6 mm 23 8 mm Exmor CMOS sensorMaximum resolution6000 x 4000 pixel 24 3 megapixels Storage mediaMemory stick PRO Duo Pro HG Duo media SD SDHC and SDXC memory cardFocusingFocus modesPredictive control AF A AF C Depth Map Assist AF AF D Focus Lock Eye start AFFocus areasWide auto 19 points Zone Spot Local selectableExposure meteringExposure modesMode Auto Program AE P Aperture priority A Shutter priority S Manual M Scene Selection Sweep Panorama Tele zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE MovieExposure metering1200 zone evaluative meteringMetering modesMulti segment center weighted spotShutterShutterElectronically controlled vertical traverse focal plane typeShutter speed rangeStill images 1 8000 to 30 sec BulbContinuous shooting10fpsViewfinderViewfinder1 3 cm electronic viewfinder with 2 359k dots 100 field of view 0 71 x magnificationGeneralLCD screen3 0 1 228 800 dotsBatteryNP FM500H lithium ion rechargeable battery 1650 mAh Weight733 g 25 9 oz body only It features the 24 3MP 35mm full frame Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor with the normal sensor range of ISO 100 3200 2 The selectable sensitivity is up to ISO 25600 which makes this camera able to capture still images in low light environments 3 This camera can also combine six images together to generate a single image with two additional steps of ISO sensitivity This is also the first Sony Alpha camera to use the new Sony Mult Interface shoe which is a standard ISO shoe with proprietary contacts at the front of the shoe This allows use of standard ISO hotshoe accessories without the need for adapters as in previous Alpha models The camera ships with an adapter to allow use of older Minolta style hot shoe accessories Like Sony s APS c flagship a77 the a99 has the ability to record Full HD 1080 video with up to 60p frame rate In markets outside China this camera also has built in GPS that allows recording of position information into the photo The a99 also uses a three way tiltable LCD as used on a77 this feature allows the photographer to view the LCD from any angle Alongside the lens mount Sony has replaced the traditional autofocus mode selection dial with a Silent Multi Controller which is a customizable dial with silent detents and a central button used for confirmation The dial s function can be brought up with a press of the central button and then changed using the dial silently during movie or still recording The dial s functions can also be changed on the fly by long pressing the button and then selecting whichever function is desired For flexibility Sony a99 allows users to use Sony s crop APS C DT lenses and consequently automatically cropping the image to the smaller frame 4 An updated version the Sony a99 II was announced at Photokina in September 2016 Contents 1 Model variants 2 Hasselblad HV 3 Features 3 1 Image and autofocus 3 2 ISO 3 3 Ergonomy 4 Performance 5 See also 6 ReferencesModel variants editModel variants of the Alpha 99 camera body SLT A99V with GPS SLT A99 without GPS depending on country Hasselblad HV editIn February 2014 Hasselblad introduced a restyled Sony A99 as Hasselblad HV According to the company s press release their version of A99 is tough as nails featuring more robust construction than the original 5 Features editImage and autofocus edit 24 3MP 35mm full frame Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor Updated BIONZ image processor A dual AF System 19 102 points 11 cross type 1200 zone evaluative exposure metering TTL phase detection auto focusing ISO edit ISO sensitivity 100 25600 Ergonomy edit TruFinder XGA OLED Electronic viewfinder with 100 frame coverage Performance editIn the DxOMark Overall Sensor Score test which is based on all characteristics of a camera sensor the Sony Alpha 99 scores 89 points which equals the score of the Nikon D4 and the Phase One P65 Plus medium format camera with the Nikon D800E D800 and D600 being the only digital SLRs that get a higher score Therefore as of September 2013 the Sony Alpha 99 scores higher than all DSLRs from Canon and all DSLRs except those listed here from Nikon including their professional models 6 See also editSony a99 II ILCA 99M2 successor model References edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to wbr Sony SLT A99 and wbr Taken with Sony SLT A99 Sony introduces full frame a99 flagship digital SLR bjp online com Archived from the original on 15 September 2012 Retrieved 18 April 2018 Sony a99 Full Frame SLT Camera Body Sony com Sony Press Centre Sony Sony introduces full frame a99 News Sony Europe Press Centre Archived from the original on 2012 09 17 Retrieved 2012 09 17 Sony Alpha a99 review Sony gets back in the full frame game 22 November 2012 Retrieved 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