Sony Alpha 1 (ILCE-1) + Samyang AF 24mm f1.8

Sony Alpha 1 (ILCE-1) Body

The most technologically advanced and innovative camera Sony has ever launched, the Alpha 1 combines high resolution and high-speed performance at a level never before achieved in the world of digital cameras. With an all-new 50.1-megapixel full-frame stacked Exmor RS™ image sensor, up to 120 AF/AE calculations per second, 8K 30p 10-bit 4:2:0 video, and much more, the Alpha 1 enables creatives to capture what they've never been able to before.

The newly developed image sensor features built-in memory and is paired with an enhanced BIONZ XR image processing engine. This enables it to capture 50.1-megapixel images continuously at an astonishing 30 frames per second and up to 120 AF/AE calculations per second. The Alpha 1's shooting capabilities are further enhanced by a 9.44 million-dot quad-XGA OLED electronic viewfinder with a refresh rate of up to 240 frames per second, so there are no blackouts. In addition, 8K 30p 10-bit 4:2:0 video is available for the first time in an Alpha series camera. The Alpha 1 is also capable of recording 4K 120p / 60p 10-bit 4:2:2 and features S-Cinetone color. The Alpha 1 is also packed with features to help field professionals with a faster workflow, including 3.5 times faster wireless FTP transfer speed and more.

Unmatched resolution and speed
Continuous shooting at up to 30 frames per second.

The Alpha 1's high-speed performance captures moments that would otherwise be lost, giving every photographer the speed they need to capture fast-moving subjects. Thanks to the high readout speed of the 50.1-megapixel image sensor and large buffer memory, the electronic shutter can capture up to 155 full-frame compressed RAW images or 165 full-frame JPEG images at up to 30 frames per second - all with full AF and AE tracking performance.

With an amazing processing speed of up to 120AF/AE per second, the Alpha 1 can hold focus with high accuracy even on fast-moving subjects. It can also automatically adjust exposure for sudden changes in brightness, with an AE response latency of just 0.033 seconds.

Advanced electronic viewfinder with the world's first 240 fps frame rate.

In addition to the camera's ability to capture images at unprecedented speeds, the Alpha 1's viewfinder features the world's first 240 fps refresh rate for extremely smooth viewing. The viewfinder does not darken when a shot is taken to provide an uninterrupted view and allow seamless framing and tracking, even during continuous shooting. The high-resolution OLED display with 9.44 million pixels (approx.) and 0.64x Quad XGA resolution and sophisticated optics deliver the highest resolution in its class. It also offers 0.90x viewfinder magnification, a 41° diagonal field of view, and a 25mm eye point for clear, low-distortion corner-to-corner viewing.

Advanced autofocus

With the introduction of the Alpha 1, Sony continues to push the boundaries of autofocus technology. The camera can track complex, fast-moving subjects with high precision. The camera features 759 phase-detection points in a high-density, focal-plane phase-detection AF system that covers approximately 92% of the image area - for accuracy and unerring sharpness in environments where focusing might otherwise be difficult.

Sony's advanced Real-Time Eye AF improves detection performance by 30% over the previous system, thanks to the powerful BIONZ XR image processing engine. It ensures accurate, reliable detection even when the subject's face is looking away. In addition to improved real-time eye AF for people and animals, the Alpha 1's advanced subject detection technology offers real-time eye AF for birds for the first time in an Alpha series camera. Optimized algorithms ensure that tracking is maintained even if a sitting bird suddenly takes flight or the frame suddenly changes.

The Alpha 1 also features AI-based real-time tracking that automatically maintains accurate focus. A subject recognition algorithm uses color, pattern (brightness), and subject distance (depth) data to process spatial information in real time and at high speed.

Silent, vibration-free electronic shutter

Thanks to the high readout speed of the new image sensor, rolling shutter during still image capture has been reduced by up to 1.5 times compared to the Alpha 9 II. It also offers flicker-free continuous shooting with an electronic shutter for the first time in the world. The electronic shutter operates silently, without mechanical noise, and is vibration-free. Stress-free continuous shooting is now possible even in difficult lighting situations with fluorescent lights or other types of artificial light that are prone to flicker. And for the first time in an Alpha camera, flash sync with electronic shutter is possible up to 1/200 s. The advantages of the electronic shutter can now be brought to bear when using flash for greatly expanded shooting versatility.

Dual Driven Shutter System for 1/400 flash synchronization

The Alpha 1 features the world's fastest flash sync speed of 1/400 sec. with a mechanical shutter, making it even easier to capture dynamic action. In addition to the carbon fiber shutter curtain, the Alpha 1 features the newly developed dual shutter system with spring and electromagnetic drive, offering high durability and lightness at the same time.

High-resolution shooting enhancements

Despite the sensor's high pixel count, the Alpha 1 offers high sensitivity with low noise, as well as a dynamic range of more than 15 stops for video and 15 stops for stills. Thanks to the state-of-the-art processing system, smooth, natural gradations from shadows to highlights are possible over a wide ISO sensitivity range of 100-32,000 (expandable to 50-102,400 for stills).

In addition, the new camera features an advanced Pixel Shift Multi-Shot mode that stitches together up to 16 full-resolution images. In this mode, the camera precisely shifts the sensor in one-pixel or half-pixel increments to capture 16 separate pixel-shifted images totaling 796.2 million pixels, which are then stitched together into a 199 million-pixel image (17,280 x 11,520 pixels) using Sony's Imaging Edge™ desktop application. With flash sync up to 1/200 sec in this mode, it's ideal for photographing architecture, art or other still life with a level of detail and color accuracy that is simply stunning.

Professional video quality - 8K high-definition video recording.

For the first time in an Alpha camera, the Alpha 1 offers 8K 30p 10-bit 4:2:0 XAVC HS recording with 8.6K oversampling for exceptional resolution. Combined with Sony's acclaimed autofocus technology and high performance gradation and color reproduction, the Alpha 1 helps users realize their creative vision down to the finest detail. Its 8K footage can also be used for flexible 4K editing during post-production.

Supports multiple video formats for professionals

The Alpha 1 offers in-camera 4K recording at up to 120 frames per second, allowing users to capture up to 5x slow-motion video. In addition to supporting 10-bit 4:2:2 recording, this feature can be used with efficient long-GOP interframe compression or high-quality intra-(all-I) intraframe compression.

The Alpha 1 features S-Cinetone, the same color matrix that produces the highly regarded color and skin tones of FX9 and FX6. The S-Log3 gamma curve enables a dynamic range of more than 15 stops, while the S-Gamut3 and S-Gamut3.Cine color gamut settings make it easy to match Alpha 1 footage to video shot with the VENICE cinema camera, FX9 and other professional cinema cameras.

Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 for Sony FE

Extra fast wide-angle lens with highest image quality, perfect for landscape and astrophotography

With a focal length of 24mm, you'll capture even large subjects with ease! The impressive angle of view of 83.7° on full-frame and 60.9° on APS-C gives you plenty of freedom in image composition. Thanks to its special features, high speed, uniform imaging performance and excellent resolution right to the edge of the shot, the Samyang 24mm F1.8 is ideally suited for astrophotography and landscape photography. It was specifically designed for mirrorless Sony Alpha E-mount cameras. The high speed of 1:1.8 allows a lot of light to reach the sensor, so that even in dark shooting situations you can work without flash and freehand. Thanks to the particularly high light intensity, this lens is also suitable for indoor shooting.

Programmable Custom Switch, LED indicator for focus at infinity and another revolutionary special function for astrophotography

The programmable custom switch can be assigned an astro mode. This switch allows you to choose between two settings. For the astromode, it can be assigned with manual focus. As a novelty of this lens, the Samyang 24mm F1.8 can additionally be automatically focused to infinity with the push of a button on the focus hold button. An LED indicator on the side of the lens gives a green light when focusing has been successful. The factory pre-calibrated focus setting to infinity can be recalibrated by the user, overwriting the factory setting. This function is particularly useful for astrophotography, as it is difficult to focus automatically in the dark.

Extensive range of functions thanks to Focus Hold Button

The focus hold button on the side of the lens can be assigned various functions in addition to the astro mode and like the custom switch. For example, eye detection autofocus, a program that continuously focuses on the eyes of people or animals in the image. As soon as the Focus Hold button is held, the camera searches for eyes in the subject and the lens focuses unerringly on them. This allows efficient work without having to take the camera away from the eye. By default, the Focus Hold button is set to AF-Lock: When the button is held down, the currently selected focus is maintained.

Small, lightweight and compact

Weighing only 230 g, measuring just 71.5 mm in length and only 65 mm in diameter, the Samyang AF 24 mm F1.8 is extremely compact and the ideal companion on any stargazing trip. The compact dimensions make the lens up to 24% shorter and up to 48% lighter than many comparable lenses of this focal length. With the Samyang AF 24mm F1.8, you'll be equipped for a variety of photographic challenges, both in everyday life and on the road. The lens hood is removable, and filters with a 58 mm thread can be attached.

Fast and quiet autofocus

The autofocus in this lens is driven by a linear stepper motor (LSTM) that is fast, quiet and precise. The LSTM focusing is very fast in photo and video shooting, and especially in video shooting, it provides continuous focusing without any noise from the focus drive interfering with video recording.

Highest optical quality

The high-quality optical construction of 11 lenses in 8 groups, including 2 aspherical lenses (ASP), 3 high-refractive (HR) lenses, and 2 extra-low dispersion (ED) glass lenses, ensures crystal-clear, high-resolution images from center to edge, even at F1.8 open aperture. All glass lenses are coated with Samyang's proprietary Ultra Multi Coating (UMC). Thanks to the 9 rounded aperture blades, you'll get nice round highlights in bokeh as well as 18-beam sun stars at light sources in focus. The closest focusing distance is only 19 cm, which is significantly less than many comparable lenses from other manufacturers. A short closest focusing distance makes it possible to take pictures even in tight situations. The particularly fast F1.8 aperture gives you up to two stops more light than comparable lenses.

Weather protection for all elements

The built-in Samyang Weather Sealing allows you to capture great subjects even in adverse conditions. The rubber lips in the lens and on the bayonet effectively prevent dust and splashing water from entering, so you can work in snowfall, light rain or dusty environments without any problems.