Sony Alpha 6600 + 11mm f1.8

Sony A6600+11mm

With an emphasis on speed and versatility, the Alpha a6600 SONY is a sleek yet full-featured APS-C format mirrorless camera suitable for still images and video. With a revised 24.2MP CMOS sensor, the a6600 is capable of producing high-resolution photos and up to 4K UHD video with no recording time limit, more efficient processing and faster focusing. The 4D FOCUS system, which covers 84% of the image frame, uses 425 phase detection points along with 425 contrast detection areas for especially fast and intuitive performance along with real-time AF for photos and videos. Complementing stills and video, 5-axis SteadyShot INSIDE image stabilization minimizes the appearance of camera shake with all lenses mounted to support working with slower shutter speeds.

Beyond imaging capabilities, the a6600 also has a robust magnesium alloy body that is dust and moisture resistant to allow working in harsh environments. The compact profile incorporates a high-resolution 2.36m Tru-Finder XGA OLED electronic viewfinder for bright, clear, eye-level viewing, and this EVF features a 120fps display mode for smooth tracking of fast-moving subjects. A rear LCD monitor with 921.6k dot 3.0" touchscreen is also available and has a tilting design to benefit shooting from high and low working angles, and the touchscreen design allows for intuitive touch-to-focus control. For video, headphones and microphone Ports have also been incorporated to improve audio control. In addition, for wireless remote control over the camera, or simply for sharing images online, the built-in Wi-Fi with NFC allows connection with a mobile device for intuitive wireless control.

• 24.2MP Exmor CMOS sensor

A revised APS-C formatted 24.2MP Exmor CMOS sensor delivers smooth, nuanced image quality with minimal noise and high sensitivity of ISO 100-32000, which can be further expanded to ISO 102400 for working in low-light conditions. The sensor features a unique design that uses thin copper wiring, improved circuit processing, and an improved front LSI to increase light-gathering capabilities, reduce noise, and increase read speeds to benefit video recording. The BIONZ X sensor and processor combination also offers a maximum continuous shooting speed of 11fps with AF and AE and enables 16-bit recording with 14-bit raw file output for wider tonal and color scale.

• 4K UHD video recording in XAVC S format

Internal recording of UHD 4K movies is possible at multiple frame rates of up to 30fps and, depending on the Super35mm recording area and effective 6K resolution, oversampling offers greater detail and full pixel readout, which lacks pixel clustering, is possible for higher image quality with reduced moiré and aliasing. Full-frame 4K recording has also been dramatically improved for finer quality when working with medium to high sensitivities to allow full use of the full width of the sensor. Full HD 1080p recording also supports frame rates up to 120fps, and both resolutions use the 100Mbps XAVC S format contained in an MP4 container with 4:2:0 sampling. High-speed recording at 120fps also allows recording of 4x and 5x slow motion movies with the frame rate set to 30p or 24p. The a6600 also has no recording time limit, allowing for longer clip duration. In addition to high-resolution internal recording, the uncompressed HDMI output also allows the use of an optional external recorder for clean 4K recording with 4:2:2 sampling.

4K video recording also takes advantage of the ability to produce 8MP stills during playback by taking a frame capture of a movie and storing it as a separate file.

• Additional video features

Support for HDR content:

• Thanks to extensive customizable color and gamma controls, the a6600 allows users to adjust gamma, black level, knee, color level and more. In addition, users can use the same S-Log2 gamma curve found in high-end SONY Cinema cameras that squeeze 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, S-Log3 is also available to produce 14 effective stops dynamic range with increased levelling control in the mid-tone shadow regions of the image.

Slow and fast motion:

• Take more control over your video capture capabilities with a variety of new frame rates available in an S&Q mode. This will allow shooters to capture Full HD video in any of the steps between 1-120fps. This setting will allow you to slow down the action and speed up a slow-moving scene. This configuration is also NTSC/PAL switchable.

Improved zebra function:

• An enhanced Zebra feature is ideal for helping monitor exposure values in high-contrast scenes. Video signal level targets can be set from 0 to 109, and specific ranges can be set to facilitate exposure level adjustments.

Timecode and user bit settings:

• A timecode can be used to record hours, minutes, seconds, frames on the image data for more accurate editing, while the User Bit feature can record the date, time, and scene number to help edit footage from multiple cameras together.
• 4D APPROACH

Covering almost the entire sensor area, a powerful 4D FOCUS system incorporates 425 on-chip phase detection points along with 425 contrast detection areas for precise focusing in as little as 0.02 seconds. The density of the focus points of this hybrid AF system also enables high-density AF tracking technology, which is adept at tracking moving subjects in a variety of lighting conditions. Real-time Eye AF can be used to focus the eyes of recognized subjects for portraits (human or animal) and is available for AF-S and AF-C modes, for still images or video. The use of phase detection points also allows the use of A-mount lenses via the optional LA-EA3 or LA-EA1 lens mount adapters with full AF support.

The apt 4D FOCUS system also lends itself to a variety of focusing functions for refined accuracy, including locking autofocus, which maintains focus on moving subjects by using a configurable frame that is set over the desired moving subject, and expands the flexible point, which employs neighboring focus points to maintain focus on moving subjects, even if the originally selected point loses focus. Autofocus can also be used in conjunction with the Focus Magnifier function for critical focus when focusing on minute details of the subject.

In addition to autofocus, the a6600 also features a Peaking MF feature to benefit manual focus control through sharp highlighted contrast edges for a more objective means of acquiring sharp focus.

• SteadyShot INSIDE 5-axis image stabilization

Packed into the slender body is an effective 5-stop 5-axis SteadyShot INSIDE image stabilization system that compensates for the five different types of camera shake encountered during manual stills and video capture. This allows users to confidently use any lens, even adaptive lenses, to obtain critical images without encountering blur from camera shake.

For long focal lengths, the system will correct the tilt and yaw settings. Macro and high-magnification images, on the other hand, will benefit from the inclusion of horizontal and vertical offset compensation. All shooting styles will get the use 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.

• Body design and built-in Wi-Fi
• A robust magnesium alloy body offers a durable profile and also incorporates dust and moisture seals to protect against harsh environments.
• The OLGA Tru-Finder 2.36m-dot OLED electronic viewfinder offers a bright, high-resolution medium for eye-level monitoring, and also features a dedicated 120fps mode for smoother viewing when tracking moving subjects.
• A 3.0" 921.6k dot LCD touchscreen can be tilted 180° up or 74° down to suit work from high and low angles. The display also incorporates White Magic technology with an RGBW pixel structure to increase brightness to withstand use in daylight conditions.
• The touchscreen design allows access to the Touch Focus control, for immediate focus point selection, as well as the Touchpad function that allows you to smoothly and intuitively select a focus point on the screen while looking into the viewfinder.
• Built-in 3.5mm headphone and microphone ports provide greater control over audio during video recording.
• The included NP-FZ100 rechargeable Li-ion is rated for approximately 810 shots per charge when working with the LCD.
• In addition to the battery, the a6600 can also be powered via a USB connection to a computer or mobile battery. This connection can also be used to charge the battery.
• A rigid metal lens mount better supports working with larger, heavier lens designs.
• An ergonomic grip structure is ideal for long shooting sessions and facilitates easy access to the main buttons and control dials.
• Built-in Wi-Fi allows the a6600 to instantly share images to mobile devices for direct online sharing to social networks, via email, and to cloud storage sites. NFC (Near Field Communication) is also supported, allowing one-touch connection between the camera and compatible mobile devices; No complex configuration 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 enables location data acquisition

Features SONY E 11mm f1.8 lens

With a particularly sleek and lightweight design, the SONY E 11mm f/1.8 is also among the widest APS-C lenses and offers a focal length equivalent to 16.5mm along with a bright f/1.8 design. Perfect for selfie-style vlogs, architectural subjects, and landscape shots, this lens' lightweight and portable design also makes it an ideal choice for travel and hike recording applications.

Optical Design

• The first ultra-wide angle offers a focal length equivalent to 16.5mm, making it a versatile choice for topics ranging from architecture to landscapes, as well as handheld vlogging needs.
• The bright maximum aperture of f/1.8 is ideal for shots with shallow depth of field and also excels in low-light conditions.
• The optical design offers impressive sharpness throughout the frame and also contributes to high clarity by reducing color fringes and a variety of aberrations.
• The rounded 7-blade diaphragm contributes to a smooth and natural bokeh quality.

Refined focus performance

The linear motor system uses two independent motors to provide fast, quiet and accurate autofocus and tracking performance. This design also contributes to more natural and intuitive linear-response manual focus control and an AF/MF switch is located on the lens cylinder to quickly change the focus mode.

• The internal focus design offers more responsive focusing performance and maintains a constant overall lens length during operation.
• Suitable for close-ups, the minimum focusing distance is 4.7" with a maximum magnification of 0.2x when using manual focus, or 5.9" with 0.13x magnification when using autofocus.
• Smooth Motion Optics (SMO) suppresses focus breathing to help maintain composition accuracy when changing focus. This lens also supports the breath compensation function on selected Alpha cameras.

Small design and intuitive operation

• Dust and moisture resistant designer suits that work in harsh conditions.
• Customizable focus hold button on the lens cylinder for intuitive touch control and quick access to selected settings.
• When paired with a camera with active mode stabilization, the ultra-wide focal length works perfectly to produce stable shots while walking, along with a nice balance between subject and background in the frame when used at arm's length.
• The lens is 2.3" long and weighs 6.4oz, making it a great portable option that fits well with the sleeker size of APS-C bodies.