Sony DI12023 User Manual
the power of full-frame
amaze yourself
Sony’s full-frame interchangeable lens camera, the a99.
welcome to the family
Introducing Sony’s full-frame sensor lineup.
With the introduction of the SLT-A99V, DSC-RX1 and NEX-VG900, Sony brings some of the most innovative and revolutionary
technologies to the table. Dual Phase Detection AF systems for lightning fast Tracking AF in stills and video, impeccable
image quality from one of the world’s first 35mm sensors to give you 1080/60p video and XLR adapters for the best in audio
recording are just a few of features that can be found in the new family of full-frame cameras from Sony.
DSC-RX1
The new DSC-RX1 is the world’s
first fixed lens 35mm full-frame
digital camera which offers
an uncompromising design
that focuses on intuitive,
user-friendly operation. The
camera fits in the palm of
a hand and allows users to
carry it nearly everywhere
to capture any shooting
opportunity that arises.
• Full Frame 24 megapixel resolution
with 14-bit RAW output
• Bright F2.0 Carl Zeiss
lens with macro capability
• World’s first fixed lens 35mm
digital camera
• Full HD 24p video with manual
control and audio input
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Sonnar T*
NEX-VG900
The new Sony NEX-VG900
interchangeable lens Handycam®
camcorder features a 24.3 MP
full-frame 35mm sensor for highquality HD video with a truly
professional look. Shoot video in
Full HD 24p, 60p or 60i, and take
advantage of superb low-light
performance.
SLT-A99V
By fully leveraging the potential of
Translucent Mirror Technology, the
35mm full-frame format and Sony's
professional broadcasting technology,
it takes a major leap forward in
quality, performance and handling
ease. Meet the future of Sony a .
16 Push the Envelope
Image Quality
20 Think Fast
Speed and Response
24 Sharpen your Focus
Translucent Mirror Technology
26 Hone your Vision
Viewfinder
30 Take Control
Intuitive Operation
32 Get Tough
Build Quality
34 Get into Motion
Video Capabilities
38 Unleash your Creativity
Creative Modes
40 Get to Know the A99
Produ ct Tour
44 Extend your Point of View
Lens System
46 Expand your Horizons
Accessories
49 System at a Glance
Accessories
50 Explore the Possibilities
Software
51 Specifications
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“Standing on the edge of this waterfall in
Iceland, I knew I wanted to capture this
scene as a panorama. I love having
the ability to shoot dramatic imagery
with one press of a button.”
16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM (SA L1635 Z), 1/160 sec., F6.3, ISO 100
the calling
“This assignment of a lifetime made
me stop and think about the way
photography has shaped my life. It
made me appreciate how powerful
photography is.”
Sony took a major leap forward with the introduction of the new flagship
Alpha a99 interchangeable lens camera. To demonstrate the revolutionary
capabilities of the a99, Sony sent world-class photographer David McLain on
the “Assignment of a Lifetime”. David took the a99 on a trip around the world
that resulted in some of the most stunning footage and still photographs he has
ever captured. The assignment took David to Iceland, Vietnam, Spain, Paris,
Detroit and Death Valley. Each location presenting unique challenges and
opportunities that made the most of the a99’s capabilities.
Go online to see David’s short film “The Calling.”
David McLain, Sony Artisan of Imagery
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“I love the way images, light,
and color are so fleeting.”
“I love shooting ice and icebergs. When we got to this glacier in Iceland, the light
was cold and the water was still, which was perfect for the environment. I shot at
a low angle to get the maximum reflection on the water and chose to put a little
foreground of the shore in the frame to balance out the background. A few minutes
later the wind picked up, the water started to ripple, and the picture was gone. I
love the way images, light, and color are so fleeting. It’s one of the many things that
makes photography never get old.”
35mm F1.4 G (SAL35F14G), 1/160 sec., F2.0, ISO 100
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“As I started looking around I saw this
statue of Buddha lit by neon lights that
seemed more suited to the window of
a bar than a temple.”
“We went to a Buddhist temple in Vietnam expecting to see weathered monks praying
in dramatic shafts of light. When we got there, all the monks were gone, and the
temple was lit with fluorescent light. That’s the way it goes sometimes and you always
need to make the best of it. As I started looking around I saw this statue of Buddha lit
by neon lights that seemed more suited to the window of a bar than a temple. I really
liked this contradiction of objects and light. It’s important to have expectations but
also to understand they may not always be met and to be able to change course or
mindsets quickly in the field. It’s a very Buddhist approach....”
135mm F1.8 ZA (SAL135F18Z), 1/80 sec., F1.8, ISO 800
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“I was amazed afterward how much
latitude the final frame had, and how the
detail on the backside of the fisherman
was maintained despite the fact we were
shooting into the sun.”
“We got up early one morning to shoot a fisherman on the Mekong Delta. Like most
people who make a living from the land or sea he was very capable and skilled at
his craft. I chose to shoot into the sun and from a low angle so the net and fisherman
would stand out agains the sky. I was amazed afterward how much latitude the final
frame had, and how the detail on the backside of the fisherman was maintained
despite the fact we were shooting into the sun. Like a lot of scenes, I doubled this up
on 60p (slow motion) video and the same scenario made it into the video we created
from the shoot as well.”
16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM (SA L1635 Z), 1/200 sec., F4.0, ISO 250
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push the envelope
Gorgeous full-frame sensor image quality.
David found the perfect travel companion in the a99 because of the camera’s ability to perform in
the real world. In low light, contrary light, fog, rain, golden light, snow, overcast light, all conditions were
conquered by the a99.
“We were hanging out with a goat herder in his barn early one morning in Southern Spain. There is a lot
less light on his face than it looks like in this image. I opened all the way up, focused on his eyes, and made
this portrait. Its important to always be on the lookout for light... its amazing all the places you can find it.”
“I’m in love with my Zeiss
135mm F1.8 and shoot
people with it all the time
wide open. This lens along
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with the
a99’s full-frame
sensor makes for some
amazing image quality.”
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