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Sony Alpha A1 Mirrorless Digital Camera Body

CODE: SON-ILCE1B

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Main Features:

50.1MP Exmor RS CMOS sensor and BIONZ XR engine
30 fps blackout-free shooting
8K 30p video recording
4K 120p video recording
S-Cinetone colour matrix
Flicker-free electronic and mechanical shutters (world first)
Flash sync with electronic shutter (world first)
9.44 million-dot OLED viewfinder with 240 fps refresh rate (world first)
Improved real-time eye AF for animals, now including birds
Full touch menu control
Dual CFexpress Type A and USH-II SDXC cards

Note: ETA Late FEB / Mar 2021.

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The Sony Alpha A1 Mirrorless Digital Camera delivers unprecedented speed and resolution for new creative possibilities and workflow. The Sony Alpha a1 is a full-frame mirrorless camera that offers high-resolution for stills shooting, impressive 8K video recording, speed and sensitivity, and connectivity for the most demanding professional workflows.

At its core, the a1 is distinguished by a newly designed 50.1MP full-frame Exmor RS BSI CMOS sensor and the BIONZ XR processing engine. Pairing the efficient stacked sensor design with optimized processing means the a1 is capable of 30 fps continuous shooting at full-resolution, 8K 30p and 4K 120p 10-bit video recording, and still offers versatile sensitivity up to ISO 102400 for low-light shooting. The sensor's design also includes a 759-point Fast Hybrid AF system, which offers advanced subject tracking and Real-time Eye AF on humans and animals, even including a dedicated Bird Mode.

The Sony a1 offers 8K and 4K recording resolutions along with full pixel readout, internal 4:2:2 10-bit sampling, and 16-bit raw output via the full-size HDMI. No recording limit allows for extended takes and, matching with professional cine cameras, the a1 includes S-Cinetone support for smooth skin-tone rendering along with well-controlled highlights and soft colours. The camera's shutter design has also been revised and now offers full-frame flash sync speeds up to 1/400 sec, and flash sync up to 1/200 sec is even supported when working with the silent electronic shutter. At the rear of the camera is a 3.0" tilting touchscreen LCD and both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, with 2x2 MIMO support, offer wireless remote control and file transferring capabilities. Additionally, the a1 includes dual memory card slots, both of which support working with CFexpress Type A or SD UHS-II memory cards for flexible and high-speed file storage.

50.1MP Exmor RS BSI CMOS Stacked Sensor
Newly developed 50.1MP Exmor RS full-frame sensor features a stacked back-illuminated design with integrated memory that maintains high image clarity, expandable sensitivity up to ISO 102400, and a 15-stop dynamic range while also enabling fast 30 fps shooting and and phase-detection AF. The 50.1MP resolution not only benefits stills shooters as it also offers full-frame 8.6K oversampling for 8K video recording.

BIONZ XR Processor
A revised BIONZ XR engine greatly benefits image processing capabilities throughout the camera system, including up to 8x faster processing, greatly reduced rolling shutter, and more fluent interface and file management handling speeds.

Up to 30 fps Shooting and Updated Shutter
Efficient sensor design and processing enables high-speed shooting up to 30 fps at full 50.1MP resolution, with full AF and AE capabilities, when working with an electronic shutter. When working with the mechanical shutter, speeds are still kept high at 10 fps. Also, a large buffer memory permits recording up to 155 compressed raw frames, or 165 JPEGs, in one single burst at 30 fps.

8K 30p and 4K 120p Video Recording in 10-Bit
Making use of the high-resolution sensor and fast processing capabilities, UHD 8K 30p XAVC HS video recording is possible with 8.6K oversampling for impressive sharpness and realism. This high-res recording also benefits 4K editing processes and low bit-rate proxy files with HD resolution can be simultaneously recorded with 8K footage for easier playback.

Fast Hybrid AF System
Covering 92% of the image area, a Fast Hybrid AF system incorporates 759 phase-detection points along with 425 contrast-detection areas for quick and precise focusing in a variety of lighting conditions with sensitivity down to -6 EV. This focusing system is available for use in all recording modes, to benefit both video and stills applications.

5-Axis SteadyShot INSIDE Image Stabilization
Enhanced 5.5-stop effective 5-axis SteadyShot INSIDE image stabilization system compensates for five different types of camera shake encountered during handheld shooting of stills and video and allows users to confidently use any lens, even adapted lenses, for critical shooting without encountering blur from camera shake.

Pixel Shift Multi Shooting
This unique compositing mode allows you to achieve even greater resolution than the 50.1MP sensor affords. Working in conjunction with the sensor-shift image stabilization, this mode shifts the sensor while making 16 consecutive exposures in order to acquire approximately 199MP of information for greater color accuracy and detail than possible with a single exposure. These files can then be merged together during post-production by using the Sony Imaging software suite.

Body Design
An impressive QXGA OLED Tru-Finder EVF features a high 9.44m-dot resolution and 0.9x magnification for exceptionally bright, clear, and detailed eye-level viewing. This viewfinder has a dedicated 240 fps High Quality+ setting for smooth motion rendering and the finder's physical design has a long 25mm eye point, 41° field of view, and features a fluorine coating on the outermost viewfinder element to benefit cleaning.

Connectivity

Built-in Wi-Fi enables the a1 to instantly share imagery to mobile devices for direct sharing online, and support for both 2.4 and 5.0 GHz bands also enables wireless tethered shooting support. Also, the 5.0 GHz band supports 2x2 MIMO for fast communication speeds and dual antennas ensure a reliable connection.
NFC (Near Field Communication) allows for one-touch connection between the camera and compatible mobile devices; no complex set-up is required. Once connected, the linked mobile device can also display a live view image on its screen and remotely control the camera's shutter.
Bluetooth connectivity allows for location data acquisition.
Ethernet port offers up to 1000BASE-T speeds for quick wired LAN sharing and remote operation

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Imaging

Lens Mount	Sony E
Camera Format	Full-Frame (1x Crop Factor)
Sensor Resolution	Actual: 50.5 Megapixel Effective: 50.1 Megapixel (8640 x 5760)
Aspect Ratio	1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
Sensor Type	CMOS
Sensor Size	35.9 x 24 mm
Image File Format	JPEG, Raw, HEIF
Bit Depth	14-Bit
Image Stabilization	Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis

Exposure Control

ISO Sensitivity	Auto, 100 to 32000 (Extended: 50 to 102400)
Shutter Speed	Mechanical Shutter 1/8000 to 30 Second Bulb Mode Electronic Shutter 1/32000 to 30 Second Bulb Mode 1/8000 to 1/4 Second in Movie Mode
Metering Method	Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Multiple, Spot
Exposure Modes	Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Exposure Compensation	-5 to +5 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
Metering Range	-3 to 20 EV
White Balance	Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
Continuous Shooting	Electronic Shutter Up to 30 fps at 50.1 MP for up to 155 Frames (Raw) / 165 Frames (JPEG) Up to 20 fps at 50.1 MP for up to 238 Frames (Raw) / 400 Frames (JPEG) Up to 15 fps at 50.1 MP Up to 5 fps at 50.1 MP Mechanical Shutter Up to 10 fps at 50.1 MP (Raw) / (JPEG) Up to 8 fps at 50.1 MP Up to 6 fps at 50.1 MP Up to 3 fps at 50.1 MP
Interval Recording	Yes
Self-Timer	2/5/10-Second Delay

Video

Recording Modes	H.265/XAVC HS 4:2:2 10-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p [50 to 280 Mb/s] H.265/XAVC HS 4:2:0 10-Bit UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p [200 to 400 Mb/s] UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p [30 to 200 Mb/s] H.264/XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p [240 to 600 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p [89 to 222 Mb/s] H.264/XAVC S 4:2:2 10-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p [100 to 280 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p/200p/239.76p [50 Mb/s] H.264/XAVC S 4:2:0 8-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p [60 to 200 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p/200p/239.76p [16 to 100 Mb/s]
External Recording Modes	Raw 16-Bit 4.2K (4264 x 2408) up to 59.94p 4:2:2 10-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/50p/59.94p Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 50i/59.94i 4:2:0 8-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/50p/59.94p Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 50i/59.94i
Recording Limit	Unlimited
Video Encoding	NTSC/PAL
Audio Recording	Built-In Microphone (Stereo) External Microphone Input (Stereo)
Audio File Format	AAC LC, Linear PCM (Stereo)
Live Streaming	Yes
Webcam Functionality	Yes

Focus

Focus Type	Auto and Manual Focus
Focus Mode	Continuous-Servo AF (C), Direct Manual Focus (DMF), Manual Focus (M), Single-Servo AF (S)
Autofocus Points	Phase Detection: 759 Contrast Detection: 425
Autofocus Sensitivity	-4 to +20 EV

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Type	Electronic (OLED)
Viewfinder Size	0.64"
Viewfinder Resolution	9,437,184 Dot
Viewfinder Eye Point	25 mm
Viewfinder Coverage	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	Approx. 0.9x
Diopter Adjustment	-4 to +3

Monitor

Size	3.0"
Resolution	1,440,000 Dot
Display Type	Tilting Touchscreen LCD

Flash

Built-In Flash	No
Flash Modes	Auto, Fill Flash, Hi-Speed Sync, Off, Rear Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync
Maximum Sync Speed	1/400 Second
Flash Compensation	-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
Dedicated Flash System	TTL
External Flash Connection	Hot Shoe

Interface

Media/Memory Card Slot	Dual Slot: CFexpress Type A / SD
Connectivity	HDMI A (Full Size), USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1), USB Micro-B (USB 2.0), 3.5mm Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone, RJ45
Wireless	Wi-Fi Bluetooth
GPS	No

Environmental

Operating Temperature

32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C

Physical

Battery	1 x NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 2280 mAh (Approx. 430 Shots)
Dimensions (W x H x D)	5.07 x 3.81 x 2.74" / 128.9 x 96.9 x 69.7 mm
Weight	1.6 lb / 737 g (Body Only)

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Sony Alpha a1 Mirrorless Digital Camera (Body Only)
Sony NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery (2280mAh)
Sony BC-QZ1 Battery Charger
Sony ALC-B1EM Body Cap for E-Mount Cameras
USB Type-C to Type-A Cable
Cable Protector
Shoulder Strap
Accessory Shoe Cap
Eyepiece Cup
Limited 1-Year Warranty

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Connectivity

Built-in Wi-Fi enables the a1 to instantly share imagery to mobile devices for direct sharing online, and support for both 2.4 and 5.0 GHz bands also enables wireless tethered shooting support. Also, the 5.0 GHz band supports 2x2 MIMO for fast communication speeds and dual antennas ensure a reliable connection.
NFC (Near Field Communication) allows for one-touch connection between the camera and compatible mobile devices; no complex set-up is required. Once connected, the linked mobile device can also display a live view image on its screen and remotely control the camera's shutter.
Bluetooth connectivity allows for location data acquisition.
Ethernet port offers up to 1000BASE-T speeds for quick wired LAN sharing and remote operation

Specifications

Imaging

Lens Mount	Sony E
Camera Format	Full-Frame (1x Crop Factor)
Sensor Resolution	Actual: 50.5 Megapixel Effective: 50.1 Megapixel (8640 x 5760)
Aspect Ratio	1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
Sensor Type	CMOS
Sensor Size	35.9 x 24 mm
Image File Format	JPEG, Raw, HEIF
Bit Depth	14-Bit
Image Stabilization	Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis

Exposure Control

ISO Sensitivity	Auto, 100 to 32000 (Extended: 50 to 102400)
Shutter Speed	Mechanical Shutter 1/8000 to 30 Second Bulb Mode Electronic Shutter 1/32000 to 30 Second Bulb Mode 1/8000 to 1/4 Second in Movie Mode
Metering Method	Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Multiple, Spot
Exposure Modes	Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Exposure Compensation	-5 to +5 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
Metering Range	-3 to 20 EV
White Balance	Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
Continuous Shooting	Electronic Shutter Up to 30 fps at 50.1 MP for up to 155 Frames (Raw) / 165 Frames (JPEG) Up to 20 fps at 50.1 MP for up to 238 Frames (Raw) / 400 Frames (JPEG) Up to 15 fps at 50.1 MP Up to 5 fps at 50.1 MP Mechanical Shutter Up to 10 fps at 50.1 MP (Raw) / (JPEG) Up to 8 fps at 50.1 MP Up to 6 fps at 50.1 MP Up to 3 fps at 50.1 MP
Interval Recording	Yes
Self-Timer	2/5/10-Second Delay

Video

Recording Modes	H.265/XAVC HS 4:2:2 10-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p [50 to 280 Mb/s] H.265/XAVC HS 4:2:0 10-Bit UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p [200 to 400 Mb/s] UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p [30 to 200 Mb/s] H.264/XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p [240 to 600 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p [89 to 222 Mb/s] H.264/XAVC S 4:2:2 10-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p [100 to 280 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p/200p/239.76p [50 Mb/s] H.264/XAVC S 4:2:0 8-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p [60 to 200 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p/200p/239.76p [16 to 100 Mb/s]
External Recording Modes	Raw 16-Bit 4.2K (4264 x 2408) up to 59.94p 4:2:2 10-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/50p/59.94p Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 50i/59.94i 4:2:0 8-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/50p/59.94p Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 50i/59.94i
Recording Limit	Unlimited
Video Encoding	NTSC/PAL
Audio Recording	Built-In Microphone (Stereo) External Microphone Input (Stereo)
Audio File Format	AAC LC, Linear PCM (Stereo)
Live Streaming	Yes
Webcam Functionality	Yes

Focus

Focus Type	Auto and Manual Focus
Focus Mode	Continuous-Servo AF (C), Direct Manual Focus (DMF), Manual Focus (M), Single-Servo AF (S)
Autofocus Points	Phase Detection: 759 Contrast Detection: 425
Autofocus Sensitivity	-4 to +20 EV

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Type	Electronic (OLED)
Viewfinder Size	0.64"
Viewfinder Resolution	9,437,184 Dot
Viewfinder Eye Point	25 mm
Viewfinder Coverage	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	Approx. 0.9x
Diopter Adjustment	-4 to +3

Monitor

Size	3.0"
Resolution	1,440,000 Dot
Display Type	Tilting Touchscreen LCD

Flash

Built-In Flash	No
Flash Modes	Auto, Fill Flash, Hi-Speed Sync, Off, Rear Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync
Maximum Sync Speed	1/400 Second
Flash Compensation	-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
Dedicated Flash System	TTL
External Flash Connection	Hot Shoe

Interface

Media/Memory Card Slot	Dual Slot: CFexpress Type A / SD
Connectivity	HDMI A (Full Size), USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1), USB Micro-B (USB 2.0), 3.5mm Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone, RJ45
Wireless	Wi-Fi Bluetooth
GPS	No

Environmental

Operating Temperature

32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C

Physical

Battery	1 x NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 2280 mAh (Approx. 430 Shots)
Dimensions (W x H x D)	5.07 x 3.81 x 2.74" / 128.9 x 96.9 x 69.7 mm
Weight	1.6 lb / 737 g (Body Only)

What's in the Box, When I buy

Sony Alpha a1 Mirrorless Digital Camera (Body Only)
Sony NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery (2280mAh)
Sony BC-QZ1 Battery Charger
Sony ALC-B1EM Body Cap for E-Mount Cameras
USB Type-C to Type-A Cable
Cable Protector
Shoulder Strap
Accessory Shoe Cap
Eyepiece Cup
Limited 1-Year Warranty

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