Sony A99 Digital Cameras

The Finest Features of the Sony a99 Camera

The Sony a99, or α99 (alpha99), officially called the SLT-A99V, is a DSLR camera thats packed with enough advanced features to keep any photographer, whether amateur or professional, happy and busy for hours on end. If youre interested in owning the a99 or the later a99 II, make a start by exploring the fine selection of them on eBay. There are brand new and previously owned models, with or without lenses, and theres a great range of prices to explore.

The Sony a99 boasts 24.3 megapixels on a full-frame, 35 millimetre, CMOS sensor measuring 35.8 millimetres X 23.9 millimetres. See the manufacturer site for details.

Any of Sonys huge range of A-mount lenses can be used with the Sony a99 camera.

The Sony a99s rear LCD monitor boasts a 1,228,000-dot resolution. It also employs Sonys TruBlack technology to enable very clear, bright, and high contrast previews and reviews of your photos or videos.

• Video: The camera offers Full HD 1080p video recording in addition to very high resolution still photography.
• Autofocus tracking: Sonys Dual Autofocus feature keeps moving subjects in focus and is especially useful when using the camera for video recording.
• Continuous shooting: The a99 can shoot continuously in bursts at speeds of up to 10 frames per second.
• Image stabilisation: Sonys Steady Shot image stabilisation technology enables you to avoid handheld camera shake when using slower shutter speeds in low light conditions.
• Auto and manual control: In addition to its full range of automatic exposure and autofocus control options, the Sony a99 also offers you complete manual control of the camera.
• Protection: The a99 is specially constructed to provide resistance to dust and dirt penetration as well as water-splash protection.
• Self cleaning sensor: In combination with a dust repellent coating, the sensor has a vibration facility designed to dislodge any dust particles that may have found their way onto the sensors surface while youre changing lenses.
• Photo effects: Indulge your creativity with the many in-camera effects that can be added to photos. These include: monochrome, partial colour, soft focus, posterisation, and more.