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. [. . . ] Depending on your preference, you may find it an extremely useful addition to the a99. More intuitive Quick Navi Pro The new Quick Navi Pro interface clearly displays all major shooting options on the screen so you can rapidly find desired options, confirm current settings and make adjustments without searching through dedicated menus. Convenient new features include a histogram and digital level gauge for easy reference and an indicator that appears with one press to display multiple functions adjacently for easy dial selection. When fleeting shooting opportunities arise, you’ll be able to respond swiftly with just the right settings. Quick Navi Pro Dual Slot for freer control of data Two media slots are provided along with highly flexible recording features. One slot supports Memory Sticks and SD memory cards, while the other is fully dedicated to SD cards. You can record movies simultaneously to both media for backup purposes—a world first*—without slowing the camera down, simultaneously record still images to both media, record to different media by file format (RAW/JPEG), or record to different media by type of recording (still/movie). 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. After using the tiltable LCD that pivots and swivels in every direction, David admits he will never go back to shooting video with a fixed LCD camera. We were there to shoot people jumping off of cliffs, but when the fixer’s wife was drying off after a dip in the lake she pulled the towel up over her face in a way that caught my eye. ” “The a99 has significantly less rolling shutter than most DSLRs, uses the AVCHD codec, and has an EVF that allows me to see what I’m shooting in real time in video mode. ” 34 Expressive 35mm full-frame moviemaking The full-frame a99 empowers you to create highly expressive movies with professional-quality bokeh, a stunning sense of depth and extremely low noise even in dark environments. This exceptional performance is made possible by the potent combination of a 35mm full-size sensor, flexible lens interchangeability, ISO 100-6400 sensitivity and various advances from professional Sony movie production equipment. 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. [. . . ] Info. /Digital Level Gauge/ Histogram ON/OFF 7. 5 cm (3. 0 type) TFT drive 1, 228, 800 Auto, Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2), Sunny weather Tilt angle: 140°upward and 180° downward Rotation angle: 180° clockwise and 90° counterclockwise Auto/Manual Graphic Display/Display All Info. /No Disp. Info. /Digital Level Gauge/Histogram/Shooting information for viewfinder mode On/Off 35mm full-frame: 5. 9x, 11. 7x APS-C: 3. 8x, 7. 7x Yes (Level setting: High/Mid/Low/Off, Color: White/Red/Yellow) Custom function Type Memory function Power Battery Still images Movies*6 External Power Weight With battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo included Body only Dimensions W x H x D (excluding protrusions) Others Body material Operating temperature Custom key settings, Programmable setting Yes (3 sets) One rechargeable battery pack NP-FM500H Approx. 155 min with LCD monitor AC Adaptor AC-PW10AM (sold separately) Approx. 5 7/8 x 4 1/2 x 3 1/8") Magnesium Alloy and High rigidity engineering plastic exterior 32–104°F/ 0–40°C 16:9 aspect ratio Sweep Panorama Image quality modes RAW output Picture Effect Creative Style Dynamic range functions Color Space Recording system (movie) Recording format Video compression Audio recording format Image size (pixels) NTSC **Maximum bit rate ***Average bit rate Movie functions Media Media Slot Recording mode on 2 memory cards Noise reduction Noise reduction Multi Frame NR White balance Modes AWB micro adjustment Bracketing Focusing system Type Focus sensor Focus point Sensistivity range Focus mode AF mode Focus area Other features Exposure control Metering type Metering sensor Metering sensitivity Modes Exposure modes Top Panel (setting mode indicator LCD) Other features Face detection Auto Portrait Framing Clear Image Zoom Smart zoom(still image) M: approx. 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