[Press Release] Kamera Mirrorless Sony A6000, Diklaim Miliki AF Tercepat

Sony telah merilis kamera mirrorless terbaru mereka yaitu Sony A6000, yang merupakan pengganti untuk NEX-6. Kamera Mirrorless mid-range ini memiliki sensor 24MP CMOS, prosesor terbaru Bionz X dan sistem AF Hybrid yang mencakup 92% dari frame dengan titik deteksi fase (Phase Detect). Sistem AF baru memungkinkan untuk pengambilan gambar secara terus menerus pada 11 fps dengan melacak (tracking) obyek foto, dan juga menjanjikan ‘autofocus tercepat di dunia’, klaim Sony. Kamera ini juga telah menawarkan zebra pattern dan output HDMI bersih bagi pecinta film.

Dalam banyak hal, A6000 memiliki fitur yang lebih baik dari pendahulunya, sayangnya EVF resolusi XGA pada NEX-6 tidak ditanam di kamera ini, karena menggunakan resolusi yang lebih rendah. Kamera ini akan tersedia dalam warna silver dan hitam dengan harga USD $650 body only atau USD $800 dengan lensa kit 16-50 F3.5-5.6 power zoom.

Spesifikasi Sony A6000

• Sensor CMOS APS-C 24.3 megapixel
• Prosesor Bionz X
• Sistem AF Hybrid dengan 25 contrast-detect dan 179 titik phase-detect
• Built-in flash + Multi-Interface Shoe
• Continuous shooting 11 fps dengan subject-tracking
• LCD 3-inch tilting resolusi 921,600 dots
• EVF OLED dengan 1.44M dots
• Diffraction correction, area-specific noise reduction, dan teknologi detail reproduction
• Video recording Full HD 1080/60p dan 24p; clean HDMI output
• Support Wi-Fi dengan kemampuan NFC
• Downloadable apps

Preview, First Impression dan Hands On Sony A6000

• First impression di Dpreview
• Hands on oleh Dpreview
• First impressions di ThePhoBlographer
• First look oleh Digitalcamerareview
• Hands-on oleh ePhotozine
• First look oleh Amateur Photographer
• Hands-on oleh Photographyblog
• Hands-on oleh Pocket-Lint
• Hands-on oleh Gizmodo
• Hands-on oleh Imaging Resource

Gambar Sony A6000

Press Release Sony A6000

Sony Electronics Introduces the Versatile α6000 Interchangeable Lens Camera with World’s Fastest Autofocus System¹

New Mirrorless Camera Features Impressive AF, 24 MP APS-C Sensor, BIONZ® X Processor, OLED Tru-Finder™ and more

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 11, 2014 – Sony Electronics’ new α6000 camera pushes the limits of mirrorless camera innovation, boasting the world’s fastest AF performance1 at just 0.06 seconds.

The speedy new camera (model ILCE-6000) is also equipped with a high-resolution 24.3 MP image sensor and powerful BIONZ X processor. This powerful combination of features ensures that still images, full HD videos and all fleeting moments are captured in sharp focus and incredible detail.

“With the world’s fastest autofocus system1, the ability to capture a blazing 11 frames per second and a 24.3 MP sensor, the new α6000 rivals even the best DSLRs in the market today in terms of performance, and does this in half of the size and weight at an extremely attractive price point,” said Neal Manowitz, director of the alpha interchangeable lens camera division at Sony.  “It’s an ideal choice for photo enthusiasts eager to ‘go light’ and take their photography to the next level.”
Mike Fasulo, President and COO of Sony Electronics, added “The new α6000 camera is simply the latest in a recent line of awe-inspiring product introductions from our digital imaging group – one of the key pillars of our core electronics business.   As a leader in the imaging industry, we’re continuing to push the limits of innovation, offering products and experiences that only Sony can deliver.”

New ultra-fast AF system
Even quicker than most professional DSLRs, the phenomenal autofocus speed of the α6000 camera is powered by Sony’s advanced Hybrid AF system.  The new model features a focal plane phase-detection AF sensor with an extremely wide autofocus coverage area – 179 focal points– that is teamed with high-precision contrast-detection AF.  This potent combination allows the camera to accurately track and respond to a subject moving through nearly the entire frame, and to shoot at an eye-popping speed of up to 11 frames per second with continuous autofocus.  It’s an unprecedented combination of speed and frame coverage in today’s market.

Design and Controls
The new camera’s clear, bright OLED Tru-Finder lets you see a live preview of all setting adjustments before the shot is taken, so what you see is exactly what you get.  Conveniently placed mode and control dials on top of the camera give easy access to commonly used settings.  Additionally, a ‘Function’ button and two additional customizable buttons give quick access to any one of 47 assignable functions.  There’s also a built-in flash for extra flexibility in any shooting situation.

Wi-Fi® and PlayMemories™
The α6000 camera has built-in Wi-Fi, giving consumers one-touch connection with Xperia® or NFC-compatible Android™ smartphones or tablets for instant image transfer and sharing2.  A single touch also activates Smart Remote Control, linking the camera with a smartphone or tablet for a live image preview, to fire the shutter from a distance and to review shots instantly.

For devices without NFC one-touch capabilities, users can wirelessly transfer images and videos and activate Smart Remote Control through Sony’s free PlayMemories Mobile™ application, available for the iOS and Android platforms.
The camera is also compatible with downloadable Sony PlayMemories Camera Apps, adding a range of exciting and creative capabilities.  Currently there are a total of 10 different applications available with several others to be released this spring.

Learn more at www.sony.net/pmca .

Pricing and Availability
The Sony α6000 compact interchangeable lens camera will be available in April 2014 in black and silver in a kit with a compact, versatile 16-50mm motorized zoom lens (model SELP1650) for about $800.   It will also be offered separately as a body for about $650.

Sony has also announced the price of its previously announced full frame E-mount 70-200mm F4 G OSS telephoto zoom lens (model SEL70200G).   This lens will be available in March for about $1500.

The new camera and all compatible lenses and accessories will be available at Sony retail stores (www.store.sony.com) and other authorized dealers nationwide.

Sony α Lenses Assortment
The α6000 camera is compatible with Sony’s ever-growing assortment of E-mount interchangeable lenses, and uses the same Sony E-mount as the α3000, α5000 and acclaimed α7 and α7R models, as well as all the previous α ‘NEX’ cameras.  All Sony ‘FE’ and ‘E’ lenses are compatible with all E-mount cameras.

Outlined below, the E-mount family now includes 20 different models with several premium models from Carl Zeiss® and G Series Lenses:

• E 16mm F2.8
• E 20mm F2.8
• E 35mm F1.8 OSS
• E 50mm F1.8 OSS
• E 30mm F3.5 Macro
• E 24mm F1.8 ZEISS
• E 10-18mm F4 OSS
• E PZ 16-50mm F3.5 – F5.6 OSS
• E 18-55mm F3.5 – F5.6 OSS
• E 18-200mm F3.5 – F6.3 OSS
• E 18-200mm F3.5 – F6.3 OSS LE
• E PZ 18-200mm F3.5 – F5.6 OSS
• E 55-210mm F4.5 – F6.3 OSS
• E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS
• E 16-70mm F4 ZEISS OSS
• FE 28-70mm F3.5 – 5.6 OSS
• FE 35mm F2.8 ZEISS
• FE 55mm F1.8 ZEISS
• FE 24-70mm F4 ZEISS OSS
• FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS