Sony just announced a new mirrorless camera Sony Alpha 1. It features a 50.1MP full-frame sensor with a Sony E lens mount and it is capable of 8K 30p video in 10-bit 4:2:0 and 4K up to 120fps in 10-bit 4:2:2. It will be available in March 2021 for $6,498. With the first announcement of the year, Sony surprised everyone by announcing a Sony Alpha 1 full-frame mirrorless camera with very interesting specs. Let’s take a short look at it. Sony Alpha 1 – 8K Full-frame In the heart of the camera, there is a 50.1MP full-frame stacked Exmor CMOS sensor and the BIONZ XR image processor. The camera is capable to shoot 30fps stills in RAW with the electronic shutter while utilizing the AF. When it comes to video recording, the Sony Alpha 1 is capable of 8K 30p 10-bit 4:2:0 video recording in XAVC-HS, 4K 120p and 60p in 10-bit 4:2:2 and they included the S-cinetone color profile as well. Sony Alpha 1. Source: Sony It still includes Sony’s very capable real-time autofocus. The ISO sensitivity is available between 100-32,000 (expandable to 50-102,400 when shooting stills). The 9.44 million dot OLED Quad-XGA electronic viewfinder, with a refresh rate of up to 240 fps is accompanied by a tilting screen. There is no flip-out screen like in the a7S III. Price and Availability The Sony Alpha 1 will be available in March 2021 for $6,498 (around €7,300 in Europe). What do you think about the Sony Alpha 1? Did...
Published By: CineD - Tuesday, 26 January, 2021