Sony Alpha 1 (ILCE-1) + Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 DG DN (A) Sony-E

Sony Alpha 1 (ILCE-1)

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

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The newly developed image sensor is equipped with built-in memory and 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 Quad XGA OLED electronic viewfinder with 9.44 million pixels and 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 work faster, including 3.5 times faster wireless FTP transfer speed and more.

Unrivaled 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 - with full AF and AE tracking performance

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

Advanced electronic viewfinder with the world's first 240 fps refr

esh rate

In addition to the camera's ability to capture images at unprecedented speed, the Alpha 1's viewfinder offers the world's first 240 fps refresh rate for ultra-smooth viewing. The viewfinder does not darken when a shot is taken to provide an uninterrupted view and enable 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 high 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 phase-detection AF system at the focal plane, covering approximately 92% of the image area - for accuracy and unerring sharpness in environments where focusing might otherwise be difficult.

The advanced Real-Time Eye AF of Sony 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 the improved real-time eye AF for people and animals, the Alpha 1 offers real-time eye AF for birds for the first time in an Alpha series camera with advanced subject detection technology. Optimized algorithms ensure that tracking is maintained even if a perched bird suddenly takes flight or the framing suddenly changes

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The Alpha 1 also features AI-based real-time tracking that automatically maintains accurate focus. A subject recognition algorithm uses data on color, pattern (brightness) and subject distance (depth) 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, the rolling shutter has been reduced by up to 1.5 times compared to the Alpha 9 II when shooting still images. It is also the first camera in the world to offer flicker-free continuous shooting with an electronic shutter. The electronic shutter operates silently, without mechanical noise and is vibration-free. Stress-free continuous shooting is now also possible in difficult lighting situations with fluorescent tubes or other flicker-prone types of artificial light. And for the first time in an Alpha camera, flash synchronization with an 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

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Dual Driven Shutter System for 1/400 flash sync

The Alpha 1 has the world's fastest flash sync speed of 1/400 sec. with 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, which offers high durability and lightness at the same time.

High-resolution shooting enhancements

Despite the high pixel count of the sensor, the Alpha 1 offers high sensitivity with low noise and a dynamic range of more than 15 f-stops in video and 15 f-stops in 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.

In addition, the new camera features an advanced pixel-shift multi-shot mode that composites 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 into a 199 million pixel image (17,280 x 11,520 pixels) using Sony's Imaging Edge™ desktop application. With flash sync of up to 1/200 sec. in this mode, it is ideal for photographing architecture, art or other still life with a level of detail and color accuracy that is simply breathtaking.

Professional video quality - 8K high-resolution video recording

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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 in gradation and color reproduction, the Alpha 1 helps users realize their creative vision down to the smallest detail. Its 8K footage can also be used for flexible 4K editing during post-production

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Supports various 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

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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.

Sigma 24-70 f2.8 DG DN II Sony-E

Exclusively for mirrorless cameras｜Compatible with full-frame cameras

The 24-70mm F2.8 Art has been further developed on all levels:

The SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II Art has been significantly enhanced compared to its predecessor. The most advanced technologies available to SIGMA in design and production

have been used.

Compared to the previous SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art model, the SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II Art has an improved resolving power over the entire Zoom range. It also benefits from functional improvements, such as the newly added aperture ring and the high-speed autofocus with newly developed HLA drive (High-Response Linear Actuator)

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In addition, the lens is approx. 7% smaller and 10% lighter than its predecessor. The new 24-70mm F2.8 II Art is therefore a versatile and powerful tool with which photographers and filmmakers can unleash their creative potential

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Top performance that lives up to the reputation of a top model

The new SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II Art is the successor to the SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art, which is known for its high optical performance, and has a further improved resolution over the entire Zoom range. It delivers the highest image quality even at open aperture and the high speed of F2.8 ensures a soft and harmonious bokeh. The lens therefore offers maximum performance in almost all shooting situations. The short closest focusing distance further expands the creative possibilities. Flares and ghosting are excellently corrected and focus breathing is largely minimized. This means that the outstanding creative possibilities of this lens can be used to the full in both photo and video

applications.

High optical performance across the entire image and Zoom range

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optical design of the lens comprises 6 FLD and 2 SLD glass elements. In addition, 5 aspherical lens elements are used. Aberrations are thus reliably suppressed over the entire Zoom range. Sagittal coma flares in particular are well controlled in order to achieve a consistently high resolution right up to the periphery of the image. By effectively correcting lateral chromatic aberration, high-resolution images free of color fringing can be achieved

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Equipped with 5 aspherical lenses

The use of 5 high-precision aspherical lenses enables both high optical performance with minimal aberration correction and a compact optical design. SIGMA's production facility in Aizu, Japan, has the high-precision aspherical molding technology that allows it to produce the thin, highly polarized aspherical lenses required for this purpose. This has led to a higher degree of freedom in optical design.

Excellent close-up capability

The lens offers an outstanding close-up focusing distance of just 17cm at wide-angle and a maximum magnification of 1:2.7. These factors create potential for creative close-ups

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Note: When taking close-ups in the wide-angle range, the lens hood should be removed to avoid touching the subject.

Low susceptibility to flares and ghosting

Flares and ghosting, which impair image quality, have been optimized for all lighting conditions using the latest simulation technology. In addition, a Nano-Porous and Super Multi-Layer coating has been applied to the front lens to prevent flares and ghosting as far as possible. This enables brilliant, high-contrast images to be taken even in unfavourable lighting conditions.

Minimized focus breathing

The

optical design effectively suppresses focus breathing. The changes in the image angle when focusing are reduced to a minimum, resulting in natural-looking video recordings.

Better portability and extended features

The SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II Art is approx. 7 % smaller and 10 % lighter than its predecessor model. The user-friendliness has been improved with an additional aperture ring and two AFL buttons. Despite its greater compactness and improved features, the lens offers SIGMA's renowned high build quality. With an uncompromisingly precise and robust construction, as you would expect from a professional photographic tool

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Better handling

While the number of lens elements used has remained the same compared to the previous model, the overall length has been shortened thanks to the modern optical design. In addition, the more efficient mechanical design has resulted in a portable lens with a maximum diameter of 87.8mm, a length of 120.2mm and a weight of 745g*

*L-mount version.

Outstanding build quality

The robust internal structure and the use of high-precision metal parts ensure high stability and durability in professional use. At the same time, the size and weight of the lens have been reduced. The design has been consistently geared towards the durability and reliability of the lens

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Aperture ring with "de-click function"

Many demanding users appreciate the ability to set the aperture directly on the aperture ring of the lens. The SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II Art therefore once again offers an aperture ring. Thanks to its "de-click function", this feature is also interesting for filmmakers, as the aperture can be adjusted smoothly and silently in this position. Those who prefer to set the aperture on the camera body can use the aperture ring's lock function and are protected against accidental adjustment.

Equipped with two AFL buttons

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its predecessor, the lens now has two AFL buttons, the accessibility of which has been optimized for shooting in portrait and landscape format. These buttons can be assigned individual functions with compatible cameras.

Professional functions, including high-speed autofocus

To offer maximum performance in every shooting situation, the SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II Art has a high-speed AF with HLA drive. Other features such as dust and splash protection, the water and oil-repellent coating of the front lens and the Zoom lock switch complete the professional features of the lens.

With HLA

linear actuator

The lens is equipped with an HLA (High-Response Linear Actuator) linear motor for the AF drive

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the powerful HLA, the maximum drive speed is more than three times faster than the previous model*, ensuring responsive AF shooting

*compared to the maximum drive speed of the SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art, the actual AF focusing time may vary

Protected from external influences

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addition to the dust and splash-proof housing*, the front element of the lens has a water and oil-repellent coating

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The lens is protected against dust and splash water, but is not waterproof.

Equipped with a Zoom lock switch

The lens is equipped with a Zoom lock switch, which locks the lens in the wide-angle range and prevents the barrel from extending unintentionally due to its own weight. The lock can be released not only via the switch, but also by turning the Zoom ring, which allows flexible handling even for spontaneous shots.

Includes lens hood and case

The specially adapted lens hood LH778-05 is included with the SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN II Art and is securely locked with a quick twist. The lens is supplied in a matching case for storage and safe transportation

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