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Main features of the SONY A1 camera

A flagship in the truest sense, the SONY Alpha a1 is the only camera designed to do it all. Built without compromise, this full-frame mirrorless camera offers high resolution for still shooting, stunning 8K video recording, speed and sensitivity, and connectivity for the most demanding professional workflows.

In essence, for the price SONY A1 you'll get a newly designed 50.1 MP full-frame Exmor RS BSI CMOS sensor and the BIONZ XR processing engine. The combination of the efficient stacked sensor design with optimised processing means that the a1 is capable of continuous 30fps shooting at full resolution, 8K 30p video recording and 4K 120p 10-bit, and still offers versatile sensitivity up to ISO 102400 for low-light shooting. The sensor design also includes a 759-point fast hybrid AF system, offering advanced subject tracking and real-time eye AF on humans and animals, even with a dedicated bird mode.

Despite the connotations of a high-resolution sensor, the SONY A1  camera is a strong contender in the video field, offering both 8K and 4K recording resolutions along with full pixel readout, 10-bit 4:2:2 internal sampling, and 16-bit raw output. via full-size HDMI. No recording limit allows for extended shots, and to match professional cinema cameras, the a1 includes S-Cinetone support for smooth skin tone reproduction along with well-controlled reflections and soft colors.

Physically, the A1 SONY s camerahas a familiar shape, but internally it harvests the best technology from the Alpha series with some notable improvements, including a 9.44m-dot OLED EVF that touts a 240fps refresh rate for smooth motion rendering and greatly reduced blackout when shooting. continuously. The camera's shutter design has also been revised and now offers full-frame flash sync speeds of up to 1/400 second, and flash sync of up to 1/200 second is even supported when working with the silent electronic shutter. On the back of the camera is a 3.0" tilting touchscreen LCD and Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, with 2x2 MIMO support, offers wireless remote control and file transfer capabilities. In addition, the a1 includes dual memory card slots, which support working with CFexpress Type A or SD UHS-II memory cards for flexible, high-speed file storage.

• 50.1MP Exmor RS BSI CMOS Stacked Sensor

The newly developed 50.1MP Exmor RS full-frame sensor features a stacked back-illuminated design with built-in memory that maintains high image clarity, expandable sensitivity up to ISO 102400, and 15-stop dynamic range while enabling fast 30fps shooting and phase-detection AF. The 50.1MP resolution not only benefits those shooting stills, but also offers full-frame 8.6K oversampling for 8K video recording.

BIONZ XR Processor

A revised BIONZ XR engine greatly benefits image processing capabilities across the camera system, including up to 8x faster processing, a greatly reduced rollable shutter, and a smoother interface and file handling speeds.

Up to 30fps shooting and updated shutter

 The sensor's efficient design and processing enable high-speed shooting at up to 30fps at a full 50.1MP resolution, with full AF and AE capabilities, when working with an electronic shutter. When working with the mechanical shutter, speeds stay high at 10 fps. In addition, a large buffer allows you to record up to 155 raw frames, or 165 JPEGs, in a single burst at 30fps.

 Fast-paced continuous capture is a blackout-free viewfinder experience, using a 240fps refresh rate for smooth viewing at eye level.

 The updated electronic shutter offers quiet, vibration-free performance and also supports anti-flicker triggering to work under fluorescent, LED, or other types of flicker-prone artificial light, even when shooting at 30fps with 120fps AF speeds.

 Due to faster read speeds, electronic shutter flash synchronization is possible up to 1/200 sec. Even faster flash sync speeds are also available when using the upgraded mechanical shutter, which can be synced to 1/400 sec in full frame or 1/500 sec with an APS-C crop.

• 8K 30p and 4K 120p video recording in 10-bit

 Making use of the high-resolution sensor and fast processing capabilities, 8K 30p XAVC HS UHD video recording with 8.6K oversampling is possible to achieve stunning sharpness and realism. For the price SONY A1 you get this high resolution that also benefits 4K editing processes and low bitrate proxy files with HD resolution can be recorded simultaneously with 8K images for easier playback.

 It's possible to record up to UHD 4K with frame rates up to 120p, using full pixel readout without binning. Internal 10-bit 4:2:2 sampling is also possible in all recording modes, and if recorded externally via the full-size HDMI A port, 16-bit raw output is also possible for even greater tonal reproduction and post-production flexibility.

 The a1 employs a pair of codecs to accommodate different workflows: XAVC HS, which uses HEVC/H.265 encoding to retain more detail at smaller bitrates, and XAVC SI, which is an intraframe codec for consistent performance and quality at bitrates up to 600 Mb/s.

 High-speed recording at 120fps also allows for 4x and 5x slow-motion movie recording with frame rate playback set to 30p or 24p or, if downgraded to Full HD resolution, an effective frame rate of 240p is also available for even more movement. control.

 No recording time limit allows for unlimited clip lengths and the camera's physical design features an improved heat dissipation structure to promote longer recording times; more than 30 minutes for 8K 30p or 4K 60p videos, or recordings made at 10-bit 4:2:0.

 S-Cinetone can be used to deliver distinct colors and healthy-looking skin tone reproduction to match FX9 and FX6 cameras and is based on the technology of Cinema Line professional cameras, such as VENICE. This color profile offers natural midtones, soft colors, and particularly well-controlled reflections.

 With extensive customizable color and gamma controls, you can adjust gamma, black level, knee, color level, and more. In addition, in the SONY A1 price it also includes the same S-Log2 gamma curve found in high-end SONY Cinema cameras that squeezes up to 1300% more dynamic range into the video signal than the  traditional REC709, for greater post-production flexibility.

 HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma) support is also available, along with the BT.2020 colour space, for recording within a wide colour gamut and, in addition to S-Log2, the SONY A1 camera includes the S-Log3  to produce a stop of more than 15 dynamic range with greater gradation control in the shadow to mid-tone regions of the image.

• Fast Hybrid AF System

 Covering 92% of the image area, a fast hybrid AF system incorporates 759 phase-detection points along with 425 contrast-detection areas for fast and accurate focusing in a variety of lighting conditions with sensitivity down to -6 EV. This focusing system is available for use in all recording modes, to benefit both video and still image applications.

 Lock on subjects quickly using real-time tracking for AI-based tracking of moving subjects or touch tracking for manual subject selection.

 Suitable for both humans and animals, Real-time Eye AF also ensures critical sharpness when taking portraits.

 Bird mode with dedicated real-time eye AF allows you to select the bird to be tracked and the camera will automatically detect the bird's eye and track it, regardless of whether the bird is in flight or still. This mode works even once a perched bird takes flight.

 To help fine-tune the performance of your focusing system, the seven-stop AF transition rate and five-stop AF subject-change sensitivity controls allow you to refine how quickly the focus changes from point to point and how smoothly focus changes occur.

• 5-axis SteadyShot INSIDE image stabilization

 The enhanced 5-axis, 5-stop, SteadyShot INSIDE image stabilization system compensates for the five different types of camera shake encountered during manual shooting of stills and videos and allows users to confidently use any lens, even adapted lenses, for critical shots without encountering camera blur shake.

 For long focal lengths, the system will correct the pitch and yaw settings. Macro and high-magnification images, on the other hand, will benefit from the inclusion of horizontal and vertical scroll compensation. All shooting styles will take advantage of roll compensation. The 5-axis stabilization will work at all times, even when used with third-party lenses and adapters or lenses with built-in optical stabilization.

 What's more, specifically for video, there's also an Active IS mode that adds even more precise stabilization methods for even smoother images straight from the camera.

Pixel-shifting multi-shot

This unique composition mode allows you to achieve an even higher resolution than the 50.1MP sensor offers. Working in tandem with sensor-shift image stabilization, this mode changes the sensor while making 16 consecutive exposures to acquire approximately 199 MP of information for greater color accuracy and detail than is possible with a single exposure. These files can be combined during post-production using the SONY Imaging software package.

• Body Design

 A stunning EVF QXGA OLED Tru-Finder features a high resolution of 9.44 million dots and 0.9x magnification for exceptionally bright, clear and detailed viewing at eye level. This viewfinder has a dedicated High Quality+ setting of 240fps for smooth motion playback and the physical design of the finder has a 25mm long point of view, a 41° field of view, and features a fluorine layer on the outermost element of the viewfinder to benefit cleaning.

 A 3.0" tilt, 1.44m-dot display benefits from working from both high and low angles. This LCD screen is also a touchscreen for intuitive shooting control and menu navigation.

 The two memory card slots accept CFexpress Type A or SD memory cards. The dual-slot design allows for flexible storage and handling of files and can be configured to partition file types or can be used for overflow recording. In addition, both card slots are rated to support UHS-II memory cards for faster transfer speeds.

 The updated menu structure is more intuitive and complements having different workflows and configuration selections for shooting movies and stills. The menu system also works in conjunction with the touchscreen design of the rear LCD screen.

 The magnesium alloy chassis of the SONY A1 camera ensures rigidity, durability and stability while remaining lightweight. The lens mount has also been improved to better support heavy lenses, and the grip rigidity has been improved for a more comfortable hand hold.

 Extensive weather sealing, including improved sealing around the battery cover, terminal cover, and chassis gaskets, has been employed to resist dust and moisture for reliable operation in harsh weather conditions.

 It accepts the high-capacity NP-FZ100 rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which provides approximately 430 shots/90 minutes of recording per charge when using the viewfinder or 530 shots/95 minutes of recording per charge when using the rear LCD screen.

 The full-size HDMI A port offers a more reliable connection when working with external recorders.

 A USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C port has been added, in addition to a micro-USB port, for faster and more reliable anchoring support. The USB Type-C connection allows the camera to be charged or powered from the host's power source while connected.

 PC sync terminal for wired flash sync with strobe packs or wireless radio remotes.

 Both the 3.5mm headphone and external microphone ports provide greater control over audio recording.

 The Multi-Interface Shoe allows you to work with the optional ECM-B1M shotgun microphone or XLR-K3M XLR adapter kit, which provide clear, enhanced audio recording sound by sending a digital audio signal to the camera, as opposed to an analog signal.

 Built-in Wi-Fi allows for remote camera control and instant image sharing to mobile devices for sharing directly online, and support for the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands also allows for wireless shooting support. This connectivity also provides remote control of the camera

 The USB Type-C port can be paired with an optional Ethernet wired LAN adapter to provide 1000BASE-T connectivity, wired remote triggering, or FTP transfer.

• Connectivity

 Built-in Wi-Fi allows the a1 to instantly share images with mobile devices for direct online sharing, and support for the 2.4 and 5.0 GHz bands also allows for wireless jack support. In addition, the 5.0 GHz band supports 2x2 MIMO for fast communication speeds, and dual antennas ensure a reliable connection.

The  A1 SONY Price includes the new NFC (Near Field Communication) allows one-touch connection between the camera and compatible mobile devices; No complex setup is required. Once connected, the paired mobile device can also display a live view image on its screen and remotely control the camera's shutter.

 Bluetooth connectivity allows for the acquisition of location data.

 The Ethernet port offers speeds up to 1000BASE-T for fast wired LAN sharing and remote operation.

 When working on a wired LAN, the Remote Camera Tool 2.1 application has now been enhanced to reduce launch wait time and live viewing delays, as well as to support remote SD card formatting, FTP server switching, and changes to the still image storage destination. Wired or wireless LAN transfers can also happen in the background, while you continue to shoot.

 The Imaging Edge Remote for desktop supports remote PC capture via Wi-Fi connection or via a wired USB Type-C port. An updated data transfer control also makes it possible to transfer files from an SD card over Wi-Fi using the Imaging Edge Mobile app even when the camera is turned off.

 The Transfer & Tagging add-on app can send FTP configuration parameters from your mobile device to the camera, offers automatic data upload to an FTP server with metadata attached, and can perform automatic speech-to-text conversion.