"BLOODY HELL 2" - Sony a99 Review - Does it Suck?
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- Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
- Sony a99 review - a serious bit of kit, for serious snappers, but is it seriously impressive? Because like it's little brother the a77, it has to be
Is Sony's latest and greatest SLT (don't cal it a DSLR, because technically it's not, no matter how much it looks exactly like one ;) ) up to the task of kicking a few "canikon" teeth in? Lets find out what the Sony Alpha SLT-A99 can do
The Sony Alpha 99 (model variants SLT-A99V with GPS, SLT-A99 without GPS depending on country)
You can find an album of the test shots in this video, and more, here;
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You can find my previous review of the SLT-A77 here; • "BLOODY HELL" - Sony a...
Basic blurb;
24.3 megapixel Exmor Full Frame 35mm CMOS
Phase-detection AF system
Adjustable 3.0 inch Xtra Fine LCD Screen (1,228,800 dots)
2.4M dot OLED viewfinder
Up to 10 frames per second @ full 24MP
Full 1080p HD movie recording 25p & 50p (or 60p depending on country)
ISO Sensitivity Setting: 100 - 25600 equivalent
Shutter Speed Range (seconds): 1/8000 - 30 and bulb
"The Sony SLT-A99 DSLR Camera. Take your photography to the next level with this α99 DSLR camera. Featuring Sony's groundbreaking Translucent Mirror Technology, you can focus and shoot simultaneously for fast, precise performance and continuous shooting of up to 12 frames per second, complete with continuous auto focus. View setting adjustments in real time with a Tru-Finder™ OLED electronic viewfinder, and choose from three HD movie modes-super-smooth 50p, standard 50i or richly cinematic 25p-to optimize the look and feel of your videos (records in 29-minute segments)."
And if you're curious about that Band who were performing on the street (clearly just so I could test the low light capabilities in artificial lighting and teh mics on a noisy street) they're called Pludo - and they kinda ROCKED... pludo.com.au/
@Pludomusic
After watching your Video on the a99 I bit the bullet and picked it up today and love the camera and a great upgrade over my Sony a58. I am so happy with this camera and your camera helped me decide on the a99.
Thank You..! I enjoyed the review. It is nice to see that this review “stays in Focus” with the best reviews on the A77 & A99 that I’ve seen and read. Please keep up the Great Work.
Kind Regards,
“Inventor Jack Hansen” ( as seen on PBS-TV and Voice of America )
great review, thank you. just to clarify...this shoots 1920x1080 @ 60p, right?
So what? The mini-disk was "superior" to other competing tech too... doesn't mean it's what customers WANTED, or that it was the BEST CHOICE, or the MOST USEFUL.
STANDARDS are better, more choice, better choices, easier to use in the real world, more flexiable, COLOSSALLY more options to not only gear attachment, but accessory attachment.
The Minolta shoe was a MASSIVE pain in the ass in every single respect. Get over it,
Does it still limit you to 1600 ISO in video like the a77?
its 6400 is max
I really appreciate to see such a well spoken person such as yourself rate this camera. I'm been shooting with Sony since 2007. Started with alpha 200, sold it to 350, sold it to 77. Along with that I bought the alpha 900 then bought a third, the alpha 850. All along I've been sort of defending the brand versus others when ever I ran into other photographers. I sold my 850 and waiting to purchase the a99 before my next wedding.
The Sony RX1... yes, I'm extremely interested in it (and sony have already arranged for me to have time with a review unit quite soon)
awesome video! I'm in Sydney and use this camera my own as well! was so excited to see the scene of Sydney!! shame that not many people use sony here...
Sont ARE a major player in the camera business dude. And they don't do DSLR's anymore, SLT, Mirrorless and compact.
DLSR is slowly fading out as modern technology takes over.
would you recommend putting a piece of tape over the sensor so the viewfinder stays on to avoid the lag issues?
Yeah, the partnership of Sony's Exmor sensor, the "BIONIZ" processor and a full frame aesthetic through Zeiss glass is a pretty damn killer combo-move.
I have an A77II and looking to get an A99 but hanging on for the A99mkii on the way
fspeed180 I am in the same boat with having the A77ii, but honestly I'm still tempted to get the A99 anyways considering the price has dropped a tad and when carrying two cameras (I hate changing lenses) the GPS could come in handy on at least one of the two.
Hey, Blunty, one of your many subscribers here. If there are no "Gentlemen" on RUclips, does that mean you're not one either? =P
Jokes aside, nice review. Same with the a77 review you did. I got the a77 the other day and enjoying it, thanks!
Another great review. Something nobody mentions in Sony SLT reviews, is the fact that when you're shooting with flash, the EVF whacks up the gain so you can actually see what you're about to shoot. You can't do THAT with an optical finder...... Sony 1 - The rest 0
Watch my review of the OM-D E-M5 and find out.
Great Intro Blunty, very refreshing, I'll be sure to watch some more of your videos!
I agree better bang for your buck with a77. Sensor shift rules, I think ppl tend to underestimate this factor when comparing Sony to other brands. No need to buy lens with vibration reduction, body does it all. Keep up the good work with your reviews. I really enjoy them!
Yes
i read the dynamic range is much superior to Canon 5D III, can you confirm that? - and is the noise reduction comparable? Thanks for the very informative and still entertaining review!++
Hi! Awesome review of the A77 & A99! I have 6 trips next year, 3 for leisure, 3 for work. All my holidays will be to the snow in New Zealand, Tokyo & Canada. I then have 3 work trips, all in cities (NY, Vegas, LA, San Fran, HK, London, Paris, Guangzhou). Which camera would you choose out of the A77/A99? Considering the night city shots and the blatant over-exposure that comes with any snowy environment... If you can help it would be truly appreciated!! Otherwise, keep up with the reviews!!
thanks for the great review! getting my first DSLR- trying to decide between canon 5d mark iii and teh a99- mostly for videography- and some photography- which would you choose- I understand teh mark ii has superior low light performance and has fixed moire/aliasing issues- but love 1080p 60fps, focus peaking etc- any lenses work with the a99 other than sony and zeiss that can still ustilize the dual autofocus in movies? thank you
Great review Blunty i was wondering if you could do some reviews on your favorite 2012 camcorders when ever you have time.
ok im finding it difficult to decide what to go for a camera like this or a full on video camcorder to record vids on? any advise on which i should be aiming for since these seem to have really good ta being able to do video as well as take still pics
Cooka-too nr 120 looked amazing!
The pludo guys were in Melbourne not long ago, funny to see them in the vid! :)
Thx for a good review!
Why don't you watch both reviews and make up your own damn mind?
I'm not here to make buying decisions for internet strangers, that's YOUR decision and YOU have to make it based on YOUR needs.
With all the struggle with mainly the compatibility, shutter sound, and ISO, I can finally say, YAAAAAAAAAAAAY. Here it is. Finally I don't have to put up with the agonizing feeling of wanting to switch to another brand and not being able to with all the gear.
i know i probably missed it but is the mic on this camera Stereo by any chance? i am looking for something just like this with a built in stereo mic if this one has it then i'm going shopping.
How long does the a99 record video continuously for? Does it stop after 10 mins or so like most other DSLR's to keep filesizes down?
Your photography is just amazing mate. It really wants me want to go into the city and take some shots myself. Your low light photos are my favourites.
Thanks very much for making a video that's much more informative than most others! Very well done and organized, and the details you mention are often left out in usual "review" videos
Wow Blunty I really enjoyed your review. Much better than any professional review from CNET or something like it. I currently use a 5D III but find this camera very intriguing for that EVF. Just out of curiosity though how many stops do you lose with the translucent mirror in your estimation? Also are you mainly a video guy? Lastly is this cameras sensor identical to the Nikon D600? Thanks
Which only shows their colossal IGNORANCE and utter misunderstanding of what sony have done to include the wildly common and ubiquitous STANDARD of a normal hotshoe -and- maintain the modern digital data connectivity (above and beyond what the minolta shoe was ever capable of as a metter of fact)
Cool review Blunto..As far as shooting photography only(portraiture), which would you choose between the A99.5DMkiii, D600..need best DR for skin tones.....
Hey Blunty -- thanks for the review! Do you still have this camera or was this a review unit? If you still have it do you use it a lot?
Sulphur crested Cockatoos, one of my favourite Parrots. They're 10kilos of personality in an 800gram container.
In the video he showed the screen of it…no 24p option. I looked at the specs, and I don't remember seeing it.
There is a setting in the menu that allows you to keep the EVF on all the time so you use a button to change from EVF to LCD.
Nice review and though a bit quick on the speech I understood most of it. I have the A900 with the ZA 135 and I WAS tempted to buy the A99. However, I decided it doesn't offer enough that’s distinctively different from what I can do now.
I’m not really into the video aspect so I’ll be looking more closely at the RX1. At least its clearly a different tool with full-frame and that will be something that is more useful for traveling.
Excellent review. I bought my a77 and absolutely agree with your review too.
It's surprising how good the video footage from that camera looks, even in today's standards. The pictures are gorgeous too, but that's more because of you than the camera tbh. You're probably the only camera reviewer on this damn website that can actually shoot good pictures.But that camera was truly ahead of its time. Still though, kinda sucks that it's been 4 fucking years since it came out, and the price hasn't even gone down one bit. Which is kind of bullshit if you ask me, since the first a7 can be had for around $600-800.
I agree with the closing comments about the value of the A77. The A99 seems like a slightly missed opportunity, a great video camera but just missing out being a potentially great action/sports shooter. SLT with a FF - I was hoping for something in the region of 12-14 FPS with killer AF.
The AF coverage seems narrow and the frame rate a little slow. Nothing the 5D3 cannot give give me, but Canon have a much greater sport lens choice. My fingers are crossed for the next Sony FF.
man this is the first contact with me & your channel and i am subscribing!
great review, exactly what i need to hear.
excelent, just excelent
thank you!
Great review, i love Sydney, miss that place very much. Wish i could come back soon some day!
How long can video record before it overheats? Does it record the inner gear sounds of the lens when auto-focus is activated? What kind of lens was used for the stills you showed?
Until I saw standard hotshoe, I wasn't really paying attention. Now I want. Such a simple thing because a company listened has generated a future sale. Love the screen. Great for tripod use. The image stabilisation works and the monochrome mode is, well, awesome.
I now must buy this camera. A 'stepped' zoom lock would make it perfect.
this blunty3000 is well spoken for an ausy/kiwi. i found his camera reviews informative, accurate and to the point. i can not say the same for a certain reviewer from hong kong who can not do a review without being juvenile.
Great Review!!! you have the most thorough and entertaining reviews here on youtube this one just proves you take enough time to properly review these gadgets.
Very very good simple and get to to the point review !! Great work !!
One quick question, I heard the built-in sensor IS crop the video a bit , is that true, the file won't be a true 1080P after using IS ?
Which lens did you use for that flower video @3:40?
Loved the shallow depth of field there..
Do you know if there's an adapter that will allow MF Nikon Ai lenses to be used with this little beast?
no overheating during continuous video shoot of over 1 hour in duration?
Do you have the Sony A900? Can you compare the two models? Or in your opinion, does it provide really more than the A900? Excellent review!
@Blunty3000
Hello from Arizona! Great review.. I would very much enjoy a review of the Sony RX1 if you can convince them to send you one. I know it shares the same sensor, but it would be cool to see what you thing of the shooting/ user experience. Thanks man
I choose the A77 purely on a budget standpoint. If I had the dosh though, the A99 would be the one I would have. Still, the A77 is a great camera. Sony is really kicking it up a notch. Bang!
Blunty is there a way i can get/buy copies of you Sydney Shots. I would have so many as my desktop images
is it me or is Sony now making the best video DSLRs out there? the video straight from the camera looks amazing!
About the in camera stabilizer with video: I have the A77, and with high ISO (1600 is the max in video, I might add...) it's unusable. Noisy and shaky. And the reason: in video mode, it's _electronic_, because it would overheat if it were moving the sensor around. And because it's electronic, it's cropping the image. With 18mm sensor you get ~24mm wide frame...
Have you noticed any of these with the A99?
what is the difference between a99 and a 900?and why the older sony alpha ,become not popular as i see it.
You are absolutely correct. Some people just hate change of any kind. It isn't like they can't use their old flash because Sony is offering a cheap adaptor for that. I think the new hot shoe is a big step forward.
This isn't a DSLR, it's a SLT, (Single-Lens Translucent as opposed to Single-Lens Reflex). ... but yes, in the last few years they've done nothing but get more awesome faster than anyone else. It's been very exciting to watch (from a camera nerd perspective)
Yes well... if you need the speciality of the D800E's niche, I can't name -any- camera out there that could replace it what it's focussed for in stills.... outside of some wallet exploding medium format stuff ;)
I like this review. Instead of showing a lot of your face talking you actually show a lot of images and videos from the camera!
Hey Sir,
I love your reviews.
I have a question and hope you are able to answer it. I am looking forward to buy this camera but got one problem.
I am from Germany, but living in america right now. I saw that the "german" version offers 50p nad 60p. How is it about the US version. online store talks only about 60p, but the manual says both again. Do you know?
How long does the battery last with the Zeiss on it? I rented the one you have here and I was done shooting in 30 minutes per fully-charged battery. I'm hoping it was just that specific lens
I didn't buy a 5D3 because no 1080 50/60p and left the store with a NEX-5N a couple of weeks ago waiting for all Sony's new toy to make it to market. I just don't know what to buy being I've budgeted for a 5D3 and primarily want to supplement the footage from a Sony EX1R. I want something compact, compared to the EX1R, which I carry without really having to think about it. Video is my focus, I have little need for stills and if as mention in a previous post this unit doesn't overheat like the 5
Go to imaging resource and compare the two cameras. At 6400 huge difference in ISO performance.
I like your camera reviews. They are well done and explain the camera features very well. Lastly, great voice BTW. I would say you have had some training.
great review man ! are these iso tests of stills in jpg or raw ?
How did you get that close to the cockatoo?
Is there any chance you have some hands on time with the XLR addon for this a99, v900 and vg30?
Thanks for this review Blunty! Torn between saving up for the A99 or getting the NEX6 in the meantime, loving all the connectivity possibilities of the NEX6.
I've had a Sony a57 for a few months that I bought just for video. But I've been eyeing this camera as well, but for lack of cash haven't bought one. Now I've seen this review and got a new job this week ... I am feeling awfully, awfully tempted to go out and buy one.
Blunty, Great review, very interesting. Do you know if you will be reviewing the Sony RX1 ?
Many thanks
freedriv082000
Are there any differences in the video quality to the A77
Thats exactly the dilemma i 'm at i have an a77 but i'm more of a videographer so should i get the a99?????? a hell of a lot more cash for just a sensor =/
great review blunty, was in the process of deciding which one to purchase, this helped ALOT!
Blunty3000 Nice review - What lens are you using video/stills?
What lens/lenses do you recommend with this kit?
Thanks for the help
Have you used this camera with any hot shoe flash or studio flash?
It is obviously Carl Ziess 24-70 f/2.8
If not I think it is 50mm f/1.8
Best reviewer on the internet -- hands down.
Not a big fan of the medium format cameras, I like to walk around with out feeling like im lugging bricks :P saying that what do you think about the new full frame compact from sony?? doing a review anytime soon? They might not be able to make me come to the pro camera side but that compact looks awesome
2024......and I´m still very satisfied with my a99.
Could you do a pros and cons video of this vs d800 or Sony vs canon vs Nikon?
That shit drives me insane too, it's like why even bother!? - I won't even start writing my review until I've gone on at minimum of three photowalks in varying conditions with a camera - even more if my muse is missing and I'm not getting shots with value of their own outside of a simple test to zoom in on and stare at pixels.
Whole picture of using the camera not just test shots of your shitty garden out back!
Awesome review, sir! I was going to get the a77 but I think I might just get this instead.
Thanks for the review here Blunty! Like you, I am of the view that the A77 is much more value for money - but FF oh glorious FF is calling!
Let me look at my bonus at the end of the year first I guess :)
Great review blunty you really do make the best tech reviews ive seen on youtube!
"Bloody Hell 3" with the a77mkII or the Sony a6000 please!!!
lol i wasn't the only one thinking that.
can you back up image for that dual SD card slots?
blunty is the stabilisation as good as the Olympus OMD EM5?
Great review man. I have a question... Can you do in-camera panoramas by holding the camera vertically, or it only works when you hold it horizontally? If it can do verticals too, it would make an awesome camera for real estate shots. Thanks
great review! what software do you use to edit your videos?
Wonderful review. Makes me wish I had all the money it takes to purchase one and some good glass for it, haha.
can I use my sigma 28-300 with the a99,been using a Minolta 7000i since 94'...trying to make a dslr decision,thought I could save some money by using my Minolta/sigma lenses.
You know when you the part with the cockatoo's came up, it made me realize that the animals I go to the zoo to see, are normal every day sightings for other people around the world.
Have they fixed the crop issue in video
Hey blunty are you gonna be reviewing the sony rx1 when it is released
Great video! Were you able to find something in the menu that allowed you to switch from 50p to 60p? I know they were able to do that on the early test versions of the cameras but seem people think that's been disabled for the final release.
That's the problem... I've seen both your reviews (loved them) and others...
I really like both, dying to get a full frame and BIG fan for Sony (plus lets me use the 20+ Minolta/Sigma/Tamron lenses I have) but price difference comes into play....
Might get my hands on a used a77 now and wait for the 36mp (or higher according to rumors) a99s that is supposed to come out toward the end of the year....
I wish my Nikons had that Manual Focus ability too, looks amazing!
Well done as usual!