Sony ILCA-99M2 Specifications
ILCA-99M2
α99 II Full Frame Translucent Mirror A-mount Camera
Unprecedented resolution and unmatched speed. Capture 42.4MP at
up to 12fps continuous shooting with AE/AF tracking and stunning 4K
video. Stay focused with the world’s rst 79 hybrid AF cross-point array
for unmatched AF tracking and 4D Focus hybrid phase AF system that
combines dedicated 79-point AF sensor and wide 399-point focal plane
phase detection on the cameras imaging sensor.
Features
42.4MP Full-frame back-illuminated Exmor R® CMOS sensor
The35mm full-frame back-illuminated Exmor R® CMOS sensor produces high
resolution 42.4-megapixel images and stunning 4K video. The back-illuminated
structure allows for fast readout of large volume of data while the copper wiring
layer (instead of aluminum) allows for faster transmission speed. No low-pass lter
results in maximum resolution from the sensor and combined with the gapless onchip lens design and AR (anti-reective) coating on the surface of the sensor’s
glass seal - dramatically improving light collection eciency - even though the
pixels are smaller than lower resolution full-frame sensors. 16-bit processing with
both compressed or uncompressed 14-bit RAW les are readily available based
on user preferences. The results are truly remarkable – with incredibly detailed
stills and video, high dynamic range, high sensitivity and low noise across an ISO
range of 100-25600, expandable to ISO 50 – 102,400.
World’s rst 79 hybrid AF cross-point array3 for unmatched AF tracking
The α99 II features the world’s rst 79 hybrid AF cross-point array3 for unmatched
AF tracking. Incorporating both a dedicated high speed, high-density phase
detection AF sensor with 79 AF-points (15 cross points) with both vertical
and horizontal detection and a 399-point focal plane AF sensor with vertical
detection over a wide area of the frame. The 79 superimposed points operate
as fully selectable hybrid cross points which allows for fast and precise focusing
with just about any type of subject.
Up to 12fps1 at 42.4MP with AE/AF tracking
The α99 II has been designed to allow for high resolution, continuous shooting
at high frame rates. The camera features a new front-end LSI that works with
the image sensor, BIONZ X image processing engine and a newly designed
shutter unit to enable continuous shooting at impressive speeds up to 12fps1 with
continuous AF/AE tracking2 at full 42.4MP resolution. Thanks to a large buer,
these shots can be viewed immediately aer shooting, even when in high-speed
continuous shooting mode.
4D Focus hybrid AF system
The impressive 4D Focus hybrid AF features a precision 79-point dedicated phase
detection AF sensor combined with 399 focal plane phase detection AF points7
– the world’s largest array of on-sensor AF coverage11. Uniquely combining
the benets of a dedicated Phase AF module and on-sensor Phase AF points,
incredibly precise autofocus performance and advanced subject tracking is
provided for high-speed subjects moving across the frame. Translucent Mirror
Technology, with no moving mirror, ensures steady, continuous AF operation and
live image preview during both still image and video shooting. The precision
AF system also performs exceptionally in low-light conditions, as it will function
properly in brightness levels as low as EV-412 and at high ISO levels where most
other cameras struggle.
AF range control
Users can set the autofocus range of distance from the camera in which
subjects can be focused. The camera will avoid focusing on subjects that are
out of the selected range. By limiting the AF range, users can prevent unwanted
focusing on foreground and background objects.
Advanced autofocus features
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With Expand Flexible Spot, the α99 II automatically uses AF points surrounding the
selected point to support precise focus if the selected AF point is not positioned
on your subject directly. While Eye AF automatically detects and tracks an
eye of even a moving subject (in AF-C mode), for more focusing accuracy.
Continuously track a moving subject once with lock-on AF.
Super 35mm or full-frame 4K video
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Choose Super 35mm or full-frame 4K4 to best suit the video capture your artistic
vision requires. Full pixel readout with no pixel binning10 in Super 35mm format
generates approximately 1.8 times the data required for 3840 x 2160 4K movies.
That data is then oversampled to produce beautiful 4K imagery with spectacular
resolution and minimal moiré eect. The α99 II is also capable of recording 4K
across the full width of the full frame sensor, with the exceptional control of plane
of focus that only full-frame format provides.
5-axis in-body image stabilization optimized for 42.4MP full-frame
The 5-axis SteadyShot™ INSIDE image stabilization system is ne-tuned for highresolution image sensors. It accurately compensates for blur caused by camera
shake – for up to 4.5 stops13 - from ve dierent directions: vertical, horizontal,
pitch, yaw and roll. This means that any lens attached to the α99 II will benet
from images stabilization, regardless of whether the lens has its own image
stabilization. Compensation across 5-axis of movement excels during video
recording and even helps ght blur caused by the photographer walking or
running. It’s a true marvel of engineering. You can even monitor the stabilizing
eects of camera shake compensation in the viewnder or LCD screen while
shooting by pressing the shutter button halfway or magnifying the image, and
while shooting movies by entering movie mode.
Ultra-fast OLED w/ EVF benets and optical viewnder immediacy
The 2.36 million-dot XGA OLED Tru-Finder (0.78x viewnder magnication)
features ZEISS® T* coating that greatly reduces reections and optics with uorine
a coating that helps avoid dust, water, oil or ngerprints from sticking. When is
set in continuous shooting mode set to ‘Hi’, the α99 II has the ability to deliver
continuous live view shooting at up to 8 fps with AF/AE tracking making it easy
to keep up with fast moving subjects minimal display lag thanks to overall
improvements in the EVF algorithm. This provides photographers with all the
benets of an electronic viewnder including a live preview of exposure, white
balance and several other camera settings, while oering the experience and
immediacy of an optical viewnder. This continuous live view shooting can be
set in 3 stages to match a variety of subjects: 8 fps, 6 fps and 4 fps.
A host of pro video features for 4K4 and Full HD
The α99 II has the ability to record 4K video internally with full pixel readout and
no pixel binning through usage of the professional and friendly XAVC S format4.
The camera is capable of recording high quality footage at 100Mbps for 4K
and up to 100Mbps at 120 fps for Full HD4. It also oers a new ‘Slow and Quick’
mode (S&Q) that supports both slow motion and quick motion from 1 fps to 120
fps in 8 steps. A host of other features for professional movie production workow
are also included, such as zebra for easier exposure adjustment, peaking for
easy manual focusing, time code, clean 4:2:2 HDMI output as well as picture
proles, S-Log3/S-Log2, S-Gamut and gamma display assist for real time S-Log
monitoring.
Wi-Fi®/NFC™/QR code for easy le transfer and remote control
Easily connect with NFC or QR code (for non-NFC devices) to smartphones or
tablets with the built-in Wi-Fi® and Sony’s PlayMemories Mobile™ application
available for Android™ and iOS platforms8. Control your camera or transfer les
to your device for fast and easy sharing without the need of a computer. It also
supports Sony’s growing range of PlayMemories Camera Apps™, which add a
variety of creative capabilities to the camera. Then when you’re done, you can
use the free soware to sort and manage your stills and video with PlayMemories
Home™ or edit your RAW le with either Sony’s Image Data Converter or
Capture One Express (for Sony).
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Professional rugged body and durable shutter mechanism
The compact α99 II is a high-quality, high-precision shooting tool built for
professionals in the real world with a rugged magnesium alloy body that
combines high strength with light weight. Sealing around the main buttons, dials,
ports and doors are dust and moisture resistant9 with a double-layered structure
that enhances sealing eectiveness at all camera body openings including the
media compartment and terminal area. The highly durable and reliable shutter
unit has been proven to endure approximately 300,000 shutter releases which
ensure long-lasting shooting performance that takes into consideration the highspeed continuous shooting capabilities up to 12fps and the large number of
photos shot by professionals.
Slow and quick motion
Slow and quick motion oers an almost endless variety of creative ways to
express the passage of time. Frame rates from 1 fps to 120fps (100fps) can be
selected in eight steps for full HD up to 50 Mbps; 60x quick motion/5x slow in
NTSC and 50x quick motion/4x slow in PAL.
Photo capture from video
High-quality 8-megapixels stills can be extracted from 4K video and
2-megapixels from Full HD video in camera during playback and stored as
separate le son the media card.
Silent multi-controller
The silent Multi Controller introduced in the original ɑ99 has been improved and
now oers a click-stop ON/OFF switch in addition to allowing selectable control
of aperture, shutter speed, ISO, exposure compensation, AF area, AF mode and
other settings. The silent multi-controller is especially helpful for changing settings
during movie shooting without aecting audio.
Three-way Tilt and Swivel LCD maximizes shooting function
The α99 II incorporates a large 3” TFT LCD with 1,228,800 dots pixel count and
WhiteMagic™ technology for bright high resolution and high contrast display making framing and shooting a breeze - even in harsh lighting situations. The
three-way tilt-able mechanism can tilt up or down to frame high and low-angle
shots or swivel over the camera for framing from multiple angles – all while
maintaining center with the lens axis. You can even tilt it up and down when you
hold the camera in vertical mode! Finally, the monitor folds ush with the LCD
facing the camera to protect it during travel.
Compatible with professional microphone systems.
In addition to the standard headphone and microphone jack, the α99 II has a
MI (Multi interface) shoe that is compatible with Sony’s optional XLR Adaptor
Microphone Kits (XLR-K1M and XLR-K2M), allowing you to use professional XLR
microphone systems for balanced audio during recording. Furthermore, audio
captured using the XAVC S codec or uncompressed HDMI output will be in
uncompressed linear PCM for the highest audio quality.
Flicker-free shooting
Flicker from uorescent and other articial lighting can aect an image exposure
and color anomalies at the top and bottom of an image, especially high shutter
speeds14. When capturing still images, the camera can automatically detect
icker and time the shutter accordingly to minimize its eect. This maintains
consistency of exposure and color from shot to shot in resulting images.
GPS location data via Bluetooth
The α99 II oers location data acquisition via a Bluetooth connection to a
compatible mobile device with PlayMemories Mobile App installed8. The
acquired location data from the mobile device can also be used to correct the
cameras date, time and location settings. The PlayMemories Home application
can then be used on a PC or Mac to organize imported images on a map.
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Dual media card slots
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