Sony A1 Digital Camera Body, Used

Sony A1 Digital Camera Body, Used(FMP61611RJSH)

Excellent condition, 3 months warranty 

Please note: Shutter count is 8330 

Introducing the Sony A1 Digital Camera Body. This incredible new high-resolution 50.1MP model from Sony offers 30fps blackout-free shooting with AF that is double the speed of the a9 II. For video shooters, 8K 30P 10-bit 4:2:0 is available with up to 30 minutes of shooting before over-heating. For those more interested in 4K, you can shoot 120P at 10-bit 4:2:2 internally. In addition, this camera also features a wide 15 stops of dynamic for stills & 15+ stops for video. We also see the World's first EVF with 240fps, strong and stable IBIS, and a vastly improved AI-based real-time tracking performance. This is Sony's advanced and innovative camera yet and is guaranteed to send shock waves through the mirrorlesss-video market.

Expanded Sony A1 Digital Camera Body Key Features:

Designed for Speed

The Sony A1 is designed to help you to capture each and every moment - moments that would otherwise be missed whilst using slower mirrorless cameras. The impressively fast readout speed from the 50.1-megapixel image sensor and large memory buffer, allows you to capture 155 full-frame compressed RAW images or 165 full-frame JPEG images at up to 30 frames per second (electronic shutter). This incredible speed is matched by full AF and AE tracking even whilst shooting at the highest speed, all thanks to a calculation speed of up to 120AF/AE per second. 

Lightning Fast Autofocus

Incredible AF performance has become a norm of any Sony camera release. But the Sony A1 takes this further. The camera offers 759 phase-detection points in a high-density focal-plane phase-detection AF system, and this covers approximately 92% of the image area. This vast coverage allows for accurate tracking of complex, fast-moving subjects with ease. 

Sony's already-renowned Real-time Eye AF sees an upgraded detection performance by 30% of both humans and animal, and it doesn't stop there. Wildlife photographers and videographers will be pleased to hear that the Sony A1 is equipped with impressive subject recognition which will now actually respond to birds, locking on using the same Real-time Eye AF system. This particular system has optimised algorithms that are able to quickly adapter to birds sudden movings.

 The Electronic Viewfinder

You might wonder how Sony can improve on their already advanced electronic viewfinders found in their Alpha series, but when it comes to the A1 - Sony has delivered. The electronic viewfinder (EVF) used in the Sony A1 has a refresh rate of 240fps - A World first. This unprecedented speed compliments the pace of which this camera has been designed to provide. The 240fps offers super-smooth playback of your video and the viewfinder will not blackout when an exposure is made, which in turn allows for seamless, uninterrupted framing and tracking, even continuous shooting. 

Fast, Silent & Stress-Free

The electronic shutter system contributes to this impressive speed and professional performance of this camera. The electronic shutter operates silently, without any mechanical noise and is vibration-free. It offers silent anti-flicker continues shooting and thanks to this, it is now possible to capture stress-free continuous shooting even in fluorescent or flicker-prone artificial lighting. 

In addition, the impressive high-speed readout from the Exmor RS CMOS image sensor has resulted in reducing rolling shutter by up to 1.5 times when capturing stills, when compared to the Sony A9 II. And another Alpha camera first sees the electronic shutter offering flash sync up to 1/200 sec, allowing you to truly take advantage of all the benefits of electronic shutters whilst using flash. 

Sensational 8K Resolution Shooting

A first for the Alpha camera, the Alpha 1 provides 8K 30p 10-bit 4:2:0 XAVC HS recording, along with 8.6K oversampling for unprecedented resolution. This is a videographer's dream, combining Sony's renowned AF tech, gradation and colour reproduction performance, with 8K footage down-graded to allow for flexible 4K editing during post-production - What's not to like? 

In-camera 4K recording at a max. 120 fps gives you the ability to shoot up to 5 x slow-motion video, whilst supporting 10-bit 4:2:2 recording. The Alpha 1 also incorporates S-Cinetone (an identical colour matrix that produces FX9 and FX6 colour and skin tones), delivering soft colours, intricate highlights, expressive depth and natural mid-tones within the image. 15+ stops of dynamic range can be achieved via the S-Log3 gamma curve, whilst the S-Gamut3 and S-Gamut3. Cine colour gamut settings are there to match the Alpha 1's video footage to that of pro-cine cameras such as the VENICE or FX9 to the Alpha 1 - Leads to improved coherency and harmonious detail. 

Body Modifications To Improve Video Capture

Sony has covered every eventuality with the Alpha 1, building a heat-dissipating structure to keep the image sensor and image processing engine temperatures stable. By doing so, it prevents overheating and makes it possible to record 8K/30p video continuously for approx. 30 minutes - All within a stylish compact camera body. The Alpha 1's incredible 50.1-megapixel sensor is backed up by high-precision stabilisation unit and gyro sensors, as well as optimised image stabilisation (up to 5.5-step shutter speed advantage). For when handheld is the only option, switch to ‘Action Mode' to improve stabilisation. A digital audio interface has also been added to the Alpha 1's Multi Interface Shoe for crisper audio recordings when using Sony ext. mics, and 5.8K oversampled readout for high-resolution 4K movies in Super 35mm mode - We are only scratching the surface of what this Sony Alpha 1 can do. 

Efficient Workflow For Professionals

The Sony Alpha 1 has been made with photo and video journalists in mind. For fast delivery of stills/moving-images, you are now given advanced connectivity options for reliable file transfers. These include the industry's fastest built-in wireless LAN for communication of 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands (3.5 times faster wireless FTP transfer speed than Alpha 9 II), USB Type-C connector, built-in 1000BASE-T LAN connector, and FTPS is now supported to ensure enhanced data security through encryption. As well as compressed and uncompressed RAW, Lossless Compressed RAW stops image degradation. A new ‘Light' JPEG/HEIF quality setting, HEIF format for 10-bit gradations, and the ability to trim images to the correct aspect ratio in-camera, add to the Alpha 1's incredible efficiency - Compatible with a range of apps, add-ons and tools. 

User-Centric Reliability

The Sony Alpha 1 provides the reliability and durability demanded by professional image-makers. Two media slots supporting UHS-I and UHS-II SDXC/SDHC cards, as well as new CFexpress Type A cards for maximum capacity and fast read/write speeds. The magnesium alloy chassis is incredibly durable, with Z-battery (extended via optional VG-C4EM Vertical Grip). Also included is an improved dust removal feature, shutter close function when power-off occurs to protect the image sensor, plus dust and moisture resistance. The Sony Alpha 1 can cope with harsh shooting environments, with hard-wearing HDMI Type-A connector, and USB PD (Power Delivery) support. Both Touch Focus and Touch Tracking are supported on the updated 3.0 type 1.44 million-dot (approx.) LCD monitor, with revised menu structuring for efficient navigation - Customisable setting options to prioritise your individual workflow.

AEB [Bracketing]              Bracket: Cont., Bracket: Single, 3/5/9 frames selectable. (Ambient light, Flash light)

Aspect Ratio      1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9

Autofocus Points             759

Battery Grip       VG-C4EM

Battery Model  NP-FZ100

Card Format       SD memory card, SDHC memory card (UHS-I/II compliant), SDXC memory card (UHS-I/II compliant), CFexpress Type A memory card

Crop Factor         1

Diopter Adjustment       -4 to +3

Effective Megapixels      50.1

Exposure Compensation              +/- 5.0EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps selectable) (with exposure compensation dial: +/- 3EV (1/3 EV steps))

Exposure Modes              AUTO(iAuto), Programmed AE (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed priority (S), Manual (M), Movie (Programmed AE (P) / Aperture priority (A) / Shutter-speed priority (S) / Manual (M) / Flexible Exp. Mode), Slow & Quick Motion (Programmed AE (P) / Aperture priority (A) / Shutter-speed priority (S) / Manual (M) / Flexible Exp. Mode)

Frames Per Second         30.0

Image Processor              BIONZ XR

Image Stabilisation         5-axis optical in-body image stabilization for a 5.5-step

ISO Max               32000

ISO Min                               100

Lens Mount        Sony E

Metering System             Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot Standard/Large, Entire Screen Avg., Highlight

Screen Resolution           1440000

Screen Size [inches]        3

Sensor Format   Full Frame

Shutter Speed Fast          1/8000

Shutter Speed Slow        30 sec

Size        128.9mm x 96.9mm x 80.8mm

Weight [g]           737.00

In the box:

1 x Sony A1 Digital Camera Body

1 x Sony Lens E-Mount Cap

1 x Sony NP-FZ100 Battery

1 x Sony BC-QZ1 Battery Charger

1 x UK Mains Power Cable

1 x EU Mains Power Cable

1 x USB-A to USB-C Cable

1 x Sony Branded Neck Strap