Alleged Sony A99 specs revealed

We’ve heard plenty of rumors surrounding the Sony A99 camera, and thanks to the folks at Sony Alpha Rumors, they have managed to get their hands on a list of specs that allegedly belong to the upcoming camera. These are the same specs that have also made their way into the hands on the folks at Photorumors, so at the very least they are consistent. As to whether they are accurate or not remains to be seen, but with a rumored announcement due on the 12^th of September, we guess we won’t have to wait too long to find out the truth. In the meantime if the A99 is camera you’ve been looking forward to or holding out for, check out the spec list below:

• 24.3MP full frame CMOS Exmor sensor
• Translucent mirror technology
• ISO range: 100-25,600 (ISO-low 50 is also available)
• 14 bit RAW output
• 1/8000 maximum shutter speed
• 10 fps
• Shutter life: 200,000 shots
• 102 points AF system
• AF with two phase detection sensors
• 2360k dots XGA OLED viewfinder
• 3″ tiltable 921k dots LCD screen
• Full HD video recording at 1920×1080/60p
• Auto HDR capability
• HDMI output
• Built-in stereo mic
• Built-in flash with guide number of 12
• New multi-segment low pass filter
• Photodiode expansion technology
• Light concentration technology
• Selective noise reduction
• Two memory slots: SD and SD+MS cards
• Announced on September 12, 2012
• Available in stores in late October 2012
• New accessories to be released with the a99: battery grip, flash, remote control, microphone etc.
• Very light, weather sealed magnesium alloy body
• Weight: 730 g.

Tyler Lee
Categories: Photo-Video, Rumors
Tags: Sony