Alpha 1; With its new high-resolution 50.1 megapixel full-frame image sensor, high-speed shooting up to 30 frames per second, 8K 30P video and many more features, brings together the trio of resolution, speed and video performance in an unprecedented way, adding power to professionals.
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New 50.1 megapixel (approximately, effective) full-frame stacked Exmor RS™ CMOS image sensor and improved BIONZ XR™ image processing engine with eight times more processing power
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Continuous shooting at up to 30 frames per second without blackout
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AF/AE calculation up to 120 times per second, twice as fast as the Alpha 9 II, even during 30fps continuous shooting, thanks to the sensor's fast image reading capability
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0.64-type, 9.44 million-dot (approximately) bright and wide OLED Quad-XGA electronic viewfinder with a world-first 240 fps refresh rate
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Quiet, flicker-free electronic shutter
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For the first time in the world, anti-flicker shooting feature prevents flickering in both mechanical and electronic shutter releases.
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Electronic shutter-flash synchronization up to 1/200 second for the first time in the Alpha™ series
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The world's fastest mechanical shutter-to-flash synchronization at 1/400 second
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4K 120p 10-bit 4:2:2 movie shooting capabilities plus 8K 30p 10-bit 4:2:0 XAVC HS video recording with 8.6K oversampling for incredible detail and resolution
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Wide dynamic range of 15 stops for photos and 15+ stops for video
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Real-time Tracking technology automatically maintains the correct focus, as well as improved Real-time Eye AF (autofocus) for people and animal shots and new Real-time Eye AF for bird shots
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5-axis optical image stabilization integrated into the body to gain 5.5-stop shutter speed advantage
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S-Cinetone color matrix seen on FX9 and FX6 to achieve an impressive cinematic look
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Professional workflow support with the industry's fastest built-in wireless connectivity, SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps, 1000BASE-T Ethernet and more
Sony, a global leader in image sensor technology and digital imaging, announced the launch of the groundbreaking new full-frame mirrorless Alpha 1 camera. With the Alpha 1 , which offers a striking combination of innovative new features, Sony once again demonstrates its determination to lead the industry.
Alpha 1, the most technologically advanced and innovative camera Sony has released to date, combines high resolution and high speed performance at a level never before achieved in the world of digital cameras. With an all-new 50.1-megapixel full-frame stacked Exmor RS™ image sensor, up to 120 AF/AE calculations per second, 8K 30p 10-bit 4:2:0 video capability, and much more, the Alpha 1 , will enable creators to capture images they've never been able to capture before.
Yann Salmon Legagneur, Product Marketing Director for Digital Imaging at Sony Europe, said:
"We are always listening to our customers and challenging the industry to bring new innovations to market that will far exceed their expectations. The Alpha 1 breaks all current boundaries, setting a new bar for what content creators can achieve with a single camera. What excites us more than the device's sheer breadth of features is the Alpha 1's ability to capture hitherto uncapturable images. This camera opens up a whole new world of creative possibilities, making things possible that were previously impossible."
The newly developed image sensor is integrated with the internal memory and combined with the improved BIONZ Alpha 1's shooting capabilities; It is further enhanced by a 9.44 million-dot OLED Quad-XGA electronic viewfinder with a refresh rate of up to 240 fps, eliminating blackout. Additionally, for the first time in an Alpha series camera, 8K 30p 10-bit 4:2:0 video is now possible. Alpha 1 is also capable of recording 4K 120p / 60p 10-bit 4:2:2 and has S-Cinetone color rendering. Alpha 1 ' also includes many features that will accelerate the workflow of professionals working in the field, such as 3.5 times faster wireless FTP transfer.
Unprecedented Resolution and Speed
Continuous Shooting Up to 30 Frames Per Second
Alpha 1 , can record moments that are very difficult to capture, thanks to its high speed performance that offers all photographers the speed they need to capture images of fast moving objects. High-speed image reading capacity of 50.1 megapixel image sensor and large buffer memory; It makes it possible to shoot up to 155 full-frame compressed RAW images or 165 full-frame JPEG images at up to 30 frames per second with the electronic shutter, while maintaining full AF and AE tracking performance.
With a blazing AF/AE calculation speed of up to 120 per second, the Alpha 1 , can maintain focus with high precision even for fast-moving subjects. It can automatically adjust exposure even with sudden changes in brightness, with a response lag of as low as 0.033 seconds.
Improved Electronic Viewfinder with 240 fps Refresh Rate for the First Time in the World
The Alpha 1's viewfinder features a 240 fps refresh rate, providing a world-first super-smooth view, supporting the camera's ability to capture images at an unprecedented speed.It does not darken when exposed, thus providing an image that allows perfectly smooth framing and tracking even during continuous shooting.The 9.44 million-dot (approximately), 0.64-type Quad-XGA high-resolution OLED display and refined optical technology provide the highest resolution in its class. It also offers 0.90x viewfinder magnification, 41° diagonal FOV and 25mm-high viewpoint for clear, low-distortion corner-to-corner vision.
Enhanced Autofocus
Sony continues to push the boundaries of autofocus technology with the Alpha 1 , which can easily track complex, fast-moving subjects with high accuracy. The 759 phase detection points in the high-density focal plane phase-detection AF system in the Alpha 1 cover approximately 92% of the image area, ensuring precise and reliable focusing in environments where focusing may be difficult.
Sony's improved Real-Time Eye AF technology has improved detection performance by 30% compared to the previous system, thanks to the powerful image processing engine BIONZ XR. It enables precise and reliable detection even if the object's face is facing a different direction. In addition to Real-Time Eye AF developed for human and animal shots, the Alpha 1 , also enables Real-Time Eye AF for bird shots, for the first time in Alpha series cameras, using high-level object recognition technology. Thanks to the optimization of the algorithms, tracking can be continued even when a stationary bird suddenly flies or the frame suddenly changes.
Alpha 1 ' also features AI (Artificial Intelligence/AI)-based Real-Time Tracking that automatically maintains accurate focus. The object recognition algorithm uses color, pattern (brightness) and object distance (depth) data to process spatial information at high speed in real time.
Quiet, Flicker-Free Electronic Shutter
The high-speed image reading capability of the new image sensor makes it possible to reduce the jelly effect during photo shooting by 1.5 times compared to the Alpha 9 II. In addition, for the first time in the world, it offers silent, anti-flicker continuous shooting with an electronic shutter.The electronic shutter operates silently, without mechanical noise, and is vibration-free.It is now possible to shoot smoothly without interruption, even in difficult lighting conditions such as fluorescent or other types of artificial light that are prone to flicker. Additionally, for the first time on an Alpha camera, electronic shutter-flash synchronization of up to 1/200 second is possible.Now you can take advantage of the electronic shutter for a much wider range of shooting possibilities, even when using a flash.
Dual Guided Shutter System for 1/400 Flash Sync
Alpha 1, features the world's fastest flash sync speed of 1/400 second on the mechanical shutter, making capturing dynamic action even easier. In addition to the carbon fiber shutter curtain, the Alpha 1 features a newly developed dual-guided shutter system - , which provides both durability and lightness at the same time, using a spring and electromagnetic guidance trigger.
High Res Shooting Improvements
Even with the high pixel count of this sensor, Alpha 1, provides high sensitivity with low noise. Thanks to its state-of-the-art image processing system, it has a dynamic range of 15+ stops for video and 15 stops for stills to achieve smooth, natural gradual transitions from shadows to highlights across a wide ISO sensitivity range of 100-32,000 (expandable to 50-102,400 when shooting stills).
In addition, the new camera features an advanced Pixel Shift Multi-Shot mode that can combine up to 16 full resolution images. In this mode, the camera precisely shifts the sensor in one-pixel or half-pixel increments to capture 16 individual pixel-shifted images containing a total of 796.2 million pixels of data, which are then combined into a 199 million-pixel (17,280 x 11,520 pixels) image using Sony's Imaging Edge™ desktop computer application. This mode achieves an incredible level of detail and color accuracy with 1/200-second flash sync, making it ideal for photographing architectural works, works of art or any static object.
Professional Video Quality
8K High Definition Movie Shooting
For the first time in an Alpha camera, the Alpha 1 , offers 8K 30p 10-bit 4:2:0 XAVC HS recording with 8.6K oversampling for outstanding resolution. Combining 8K resolution with Sony's highly acclaimed autofocus technology, gradation and color reproduction performance, the Alpha 1 , will help users realize their creative visions down to the smallest detail. The Alpha 1's 8K footage can also be used for flexible 4K editing during post-production.
Supports Various Video Formats for Professionals
Alpha 1, offers internal 4K recording at up to 120 frames per second, which allows the user to record slow-motion video at up to 5X. In addition to supporting 10-bit 4:2:2 recording, this feature can be used to perform efficient Long GOP inter-frame compression or high-quality Intra (All-I) intra-frame compression.
The Alpha 1 features the S-Cinetone color matrix, which produces the acclaimed colors and skin tones of the FX9 and FX6. It offers natural mid-tones, soft colors and dazzling sparkles to meet the need for more vibrant depth.The S-Log3 gamma curve makes it possible to achieve 15+ stops of dynamic range, while S-Gamut3 and S-Gamut3.Cine color gamut settings make it easy to match images shot on the Alpha 1 with video shot on the VENICE cinema camera, FX9 and other professional cinema cameras.
Heat Dissipation Structure
The unique heat dissipation structure ensures that image sensor and image processing engine temperatures remain within normal operating ranges, preventing overheating while maintaining compact body dimensions. Thus, it becomes possible to record an 8K/30p video uninterruptedly for approximately 30 minutes.
Supports Handheld Video Shooting
A high-precision stabilization unit, gyro sensors and optimized image stabilization algorithms provide a shutter speed advantage of up to 5.5 stops and maximize the quality of high-resolution images captured from the camera's 50.1 megapixel sensor.The Alpha 1 also features an Active Mode that provides exceptional stabilization when shooting movies hand-held. When using Sony's desktop applications, Catalyst Browse or Catalyst Prepare, for post-production, precise image stabilization can be used that uses metadata produced by the camera's internal gyro sensors.
Some of the other features included in the Alpha 1 include: 16-bit RAW output to an external recorder via HDMI for maximum flexibility in post-production, a digital audio interface has been added to the camera's Multi Interface (MI) Shoe for clearer audio recordings from a compatible Sony external microphone, it can perform full pixel readout with 5.8K oversampling without the need for pixel binning in high-resolution 4K movies in Super 35mm mode.
Enriched Workflow with Network Technologies including Connectivity to 5G Compatible Devices
Alpha 1, is designed and configured to support photojournalists, videographers and sports shooters who need to deliver photos or movies as quickly as possible with advanced connectivity options. The device offers many features for fast and reliable file transfer.The industry's fastest indoor wireless LAN enables communication in the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands with dual antennas to ensure reliable communication.There is 2x2 MIMO support (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac), which provides wireless FTP transfers that are 3.5 times faster than Alpha 9 II at 5 GHz; This creates a significant advantage for news and sports reporters who need to deliver work with reliable speed. The device also features a USB Type-C ® connector to support high-speed PC Remote (connected) data transfer for effortless transfer of large image files. The Alpha 1 also features a built-in 1000BASE-T LAN connector for high-speed, stable data transfers, including remote shooting. FTPS (file transfer over SSL/TLS) is supported and SSL or TLS encryption is available for increased data security.
In addition to compressed and uncompressed RAW, Alpha 1 features Lossless Compressed RAW, which provides efficient lossless compression without quality degradation. There is also a new “Light” JPEG/HEIF image quality setting that results in smaller files than the “Standard” setting, creating faster delivery for news and sports reporters who need speed. In addition to the wide range of possibilities it offers in RAW and JPEG formats, Alpha 1; It also includes the HEIF (High Efficiency Image File) format, which provides smooth 10-bit color transitions to achieve more realistic images in places where subtle, natural color transitions are essential, such as skies and portrait subjects.Images captured on the Alpha 1 can be edited to the desired aspect ratio, size or location on the camera for a variety of uses.
Alpha 1 is also compatible with a range of apps, plug-ins and tools. With Imaging Edge Mobile and Imaging Edge Desktop professionals can easily transfer RAW files and files using lossless compression, and remotely control Touch Tracking and Touch Focus for AF operation when needed.The Transfer & Tagging plug-in (Ver. 1.3 or later) can automatically convert voice memos added to image files into captions or transfer files from an FTP server to a mobile device. Catalyst Browse/Catalyst Prepare desktop applications allow professionals to review and manage video clips shot with Sony's cameras. Additionally, the Remote Camera Tool can change camera settings remotely, shoot from a computer connected via LAN cable, and offers a number of capabilities exclusive to the Alpha 1: faster transfer, touch response, dual recording points and HEIF support, etc.
Reliable and Convenient
Professional users need more than well-thought-out features and performance. They need the reliability and durability expected from any professional tool.The Alpha 1 features two media slots, both of which support UHS-I and UHS-II SDXC/SDHC cards, as well as the new CFExpress Type A cards for higher total capacity and faster read/write speeds. It also features a durable magnesium alloy chassis, long battery life that can be further extended using the optional VG-C4EM Vertical Shooting Grip with Z battery (sold separately), improved dust removal, a shutter shut-down function to protect the image sensor when the power button is off, and dust and moisture resistance to maximize reliability in harsh environmental conditions.It features a rugged and reliable HDMI Type-A connector and USB PD (Power Delivery) support, which allows higher power supply from an external source so users can record for longer periods of time with minimal internal battery usage.
The renewed menu structure allows for easier navigation and offers faster, more intuitive control with touch-sensitive menu operation, Touch Focus and Touch Tracking on the 3.0 type 1.44 million dot (approximately) LCD screen. A subset of the camera's shooting settings now vary depending on the selected shooting mode for easier customization; Thus, using aperture, shutter speed and other settings used in both photography and movie shooting becomes easier than ever.
Exclusive news and exciting new content shot with the new camera and other imaging products from Sony can be viewed on the website www.sony.com.tr/alphauniverse , created to provide information and inspiration to all fans and customers of Sony α-Alpha brand cameras.
