Photokina 2012 is right around the corner and some of the biggest camera debuts will be made at the exhibition. Sony, whose 3-years old A850 full frame DSLR is already getting long on the tooth, should be releasing its highly anticipated successor, the A99 DSLT (Digital Single-Lens Translucent).
At the heart of the A99 is Sony’s new 24.3 Mpx Full frame CMOS Exmor sensor, which may be a variant of the Sony-sourced full-frame sensor found in the upcoming Nikon D600.
And just like the Sony A77 APS-C DSLT, the A99 will be using a semi-translucent fixed Prism mirror and electronic viewfinder instead of the traditional mirror box and optical viewfinder.
Look for the official announcement on September 12, and for the A99 to be in the stores late October 2012.
In the meantime, Sony Alpha Rumors got a hold of the full specifications for the new A99.
24.3 Mpx Full frame CMOS Exmor sensor
SLT technology
New Bionz imaging engine
14 bit RAW recording
10 fps
ISO 100 up to 25.600
50 ISO extended (with lower dynamic range)
102 AF point AF (11 cross)
AF range
MF assist
Dual Phase detection system (with AF phase pixels on sensor)
30 sec and 1/8000 maximum shutter speed
Time Lag 0.05 sec.
Shutter life guarantee of 200,000 cycles
2.360 million OLED electronic viewfinder
3″ 921k LCD with same tilting system of the A77
Full HD video recording at 1920×1080/60p AVCHD format
HDMI output
Built-in stereo mic
Built-in flash with guide number of 12
Auto HDR capability
New multi-segment low pass filter
Photodiode expansion technology
Light concentration technology
Selective noise reduction
Ultrasonic anti dust system
In body image stabilization
Two memory slots: SD and SD+MS cards
USB: 2.0
Announced on September 12, 2012
Available in stores in late October 2012
New accessories to be released with the a99: battery grip, flash, remote control, microphone etc.
Very light, weather sealed magnesium alloy body. With 730 g this is the lightest FF body on market!
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[…] some rave reviews from its camera line-up recently, and they look to update their DSLR line with the rumoured A99, and a couple of new cameras in the NEX […]
I understand these specs are “rumored” but the a99 better have more changes than the full frame sensor from the a77. I really hope this be able to shoot tethered, and possibly have a double exposure mode
Hmmm, Sony, who provides the sensors for Nikon, are also trying to compete with Nikon’s DSLR’s at the same time. I suppose it’s a win win either way for Sony, but I find it odd that Nikon allowed this to happen when they signed on with Sony.
From what I understand, isn’t the market share of Sony’s DSLR’s is low compared to Nikon and Canon? However, if they continue to innovate and offer a comparable or better products at a better price point, they could begin to make a dent in the Canon/Nikon univers. Yes? No?
That is correct, I think where Sony’s offering is still weak is that Nikon and Canon have a much much larger array of lenses and accessories. In terms of camera quality Sony makes great cameras that can definitely throw their weight around with the big boys.
their quality at the same or lower prices is great and only because all the
newbies/amateurs outside of asia tend to buy nikon or canon just because everyone does/tells them doesn’t make them weak
they should do more marketing imo – never saw a tv ad or online/magazine ads that really “pop”
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[…] some rave reviews from its camera line-up recently, and they look to update their DSLR line with the rumoured A99, and a couple of new cameras in the NEX […]
I understand these specs are “rumored” but the a99 better have more changes than the full frame sensor from the a77. I really hope this be able to shoot tethered, and possibly have a double exposure mode
Only USB2.0 is disappointing. Other than that I like those specs. In fact I kinda wish the D800 had been something similar to that.
I’m also really excited to see how clean this sensor shoots.
These specs look good!
Hmmm, Sony, who provides the sensors for Nikon, are also trying to compete with Nikon’s DSLR’s at the same time. I suppose it’s a win win either way for Sony, but I find it odd that Nikon allowed this to happen when they signed on with Sony.
From what I understand, isn’t the market share of Sony’s DSLR’s is low compared to Nikon and Canon? However, if they continue to innovate and offer a comparable or better products at a better price point, they could begin to make a dent in the Canon/Nikon univers. Yes? No?
That is correct, I think where Sony’s offering is still weak is that Nikon and Canon have a much much larger array of lenses and accessories. In terms of camera quality Sony makes great cameras that can definitely throw their weight around with the big boys.
sony offer enough and innovate in the last year/s
their quality at the same or lower prices is great and only because all the
newbies/amateurs outside of asia tend to buy nikon or canon just because everyone does/tells them doesn’t make them weak
they should do more marketing imo – never saw a tv ad or online/magazine ads that really “pop”