User manual WINCHESTER PIGEON GRADE XTR LIGHTWEIGHT

[. . . ] Shoot video in Full HD 24p, 60p or 60i, and take advantage of superb low-light performance. PIGEON GRADE XTR LIGHTWEIGHT 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 20 24 26 30 32 34 38 40 44 46 49 50 51 Push the Envelope Image Quality Think Fast Speed and Response Sharpen your Focus Translucent Mirror Technology Hone your Vision Viewfinder Take Control Intuitive Operation Get Tough Build Quality Get into Motion Video Capabilities Unleash your Creativity Creative Modes Get to Know the A99 Product Tour Extend your Point of View Lens System Expand your Horizons Accessories System at a Glance Accessories Explore the Possibilities Software Specifications 05 “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 (SAL1635Z ), 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. [. . . ] Moreover, the a99 makes it easy to copy folders from one card to another. Whatever your backup and usage intentions, this flexible new Dual Slot provides more freedom to do things your way. * Among interchangeable lens digital cameras as of September 12th, 2012, according to Sony’s internal survey. 30 take control Customizable buttons Five different buttons—the AF/MF, AEL, ISO, Preview and Custom Key buttons—can be reassigned to activate any of 33 functions for enhanced shooting convenience. Assignable functions now include AF On, FE lock and Spot metering AE lock, as well as Exposure Compensation, Drive Mode, Flash Mode, Focus Area, Face Detection, Smile Shutter, ISO Sensitivity and Metering Mode. Refinements for serious shooting The a99 offers even greater comfort and handling ease than the acclaimed a77. Its optimized contours, thicker and taller grip, and wider thumb grip fit your hand more comfortably and contribute to a steady grasp. Frequently used controls are placed within natural reach, with main buttons near your thumb and dials placed front and rear for comfortable adjustment of major and minor parameters. Buttons are more varied in shape and height to support swifter tactile recognition while your eye stays on the viewfinder. A new locking mechanism on the mode dial also prevents unintentional mode changes and missed photo opportunities. Clearly, meticulous refinement makes this is a camera body worthy of Sony’s top-of-the-line model. You can also assign the front and rear dials to adjust exposure compensation functions (other than aperture and shutter speed) and customize the camera to automatically switch AF or AE on or off when the shutter button is halfway pressed. Multi-interface shoe expands compatiblity The highly expandable a99 features a newly developed Multi Interface Shoe that is uniquely shaped to take advantage of wide-ranging accessories including products that break down the barriers between movie and photo shooting. A Shoe Adaptor is also provided that enables compatibility with conventional camera accessories. Memory Function Combinations of settings that you consider especially useful can be registered in memory for quick recall whenever similar shooting situations arise. This feature lets you register up to three user-programmable groups of settings and quickly access them by using the MR setting on the mode dial, which features a center lockable button that prevents accidental mode changes. 31 get tough Robust magnesium alloy body The rigidly constructed a99 is supremely lightweight. Its rugged magnesium-alloy top and rear panels interlock with front and side panels constructed of highly rigid engineering plastic to offer protective external shielding. You can also enjoy unlimited creative freedom thanks to a diverse range of moviemaking accessories, as well as take full advantage of bright high-performance a lenses including full-frame Carl Zeiss and Sony G models. Simultaneous Full HD movie output via HDMI (with shooting info On/Off flexibility) An HDMI terminal makes it easy to transfer Full HD movie signals in real-time to an external monitor for accurate, large-screen viewing and listening. This feature supports uncompressed movie recording on external recording equipment and lets you output uncompressed movies with the shooting info display function off. Sensor AVCHD 60p/28Mbps Compression Lens Memory Card Uncompressed 4:2:2 External device Silent Multi Controller for movies Perfect for use while shooting movies, this control lets you freely adjusts image and sound settings without producing mechanical noise that might be captured in the soundtrack. The new Silent Multi Controller on the front of the body combines a dial and button for smooth, easy selection and adjustment of numerous settings including audio recording and AF area. P/A/S/M manual movie modes Manual operation frees you to realize your vision. Using manual focus and P/A/S/M modes (Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority and Manual), you can flexibly adjust background blur and manually control exposure to achieve desired brightness and dynamism. Estimated continuous movie shooting time Ambient temperature 20°C 30°C 40°C Continuous recording time for movies Approx. 29 minutes get into motion Full HD 60p movie recording Create movies of amazing clarity that play extra smoothly by recording them at Full HD resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels) in the AVCHD Ver. 2. 0 (Progressive) format—at the extremely high frame rate of 60fps. All the while, you can enjoy the huge advantages of 35mm full-frame movie capture and full-time continuous AF with three-level subject tracking sensitivity. This unrivaled combination of quality and speed enables first-rate still image extraction and post-production techniques like slow motion. The a99 also supports 24p movie recording. Full-time Continuous AF with 3-level subject tracking sensitivity When shooting movies, Fulltime Continuous AF Movie delivers the superior speed and precision of full-time continuous phase detection autofocusing thanks to Translucent Mirror Technology. Advanced subject tracking is provided in your choice of three sensitivity levels—Hi for prioritized tracking speed, Mid for balanced speed and focal precision, or Low for prioritized stability. [. . . ] delay selectable), Bracket: Cont. , Bracket: Single, White Balance bracket, DRO bracket, Remote Control (with optional RMT-DSLR2) Tele-zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE: Maximum Approx. 10/8fps selectable Continuous shooting Hi: 35mm full-frame: Maximum approx. 7fps Continuous shooting Lo: 35mm full-frame: Maximum approx. 2. 5fps Continuous shooting Hi: Extra FINE 15, FINE 24, STD 29, RAW 15, RAW+JPEG 12 Tele-zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE (8fps): Extra FINE 20, FINE 28, STD 31, RAW 19, RAW+JPEG 18, Tele-zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE (10fps): Extra FINE 20, FINE 26, STD 28 Single (with or without shooting information, RGB histogram & highlight/shadow warning), 4/9-frame index view, Enlarged display mode (Maximum magnification L: 16. 7x, M: 11. 8x, S: 8. 3x), Auto Review (10/5/2 sec, off), Image orientation (On/Off selectable), Slideshow, Panorama scrolling, Folder selection (Still), Forward/Rewind (Movie), Delete, Protect miniB, Hi-speed USB (USB2. 0) (Mass-storage (Multi LUN), MTP, PC remote) HDMI mini connector (Type-C), BRAVIA Sync (link menu), PhotoTV HD Sync. 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