Testseek.co.uk have collected 105 expert reviews of the Sony Alpha SLT-A99 and the average rating is 86%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony Alpha SLT-A99.
April 2013
(86%)
105 Reviews
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Users
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121 Reviews
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The editors liked
Fast burst mode beyond its rivals
Continuous autofocus in good light
Movie mode
Silent adjustment dial
Electronic viewfinders don't come any better
Full-frame image quality
Vari-angle LCD mount
Teleconverter mode
AF Range option
24.3MP
Noise under control
AF Range control
Articulating screen
The editors didn't like
Centralised AF point arrangement
Autofocus system not as fast or customisable as competition
AF point adjustment shows in black which can be hard to see
Battery life really doesn't cut it
Limited buffer feels inconsistent with burst feature
The Sony Alpha 99 is a full-featured full-frame D-SLR that can focus as quickly when recording video as it does for still images, but it doesn't have an optical viewfinder....
Fast burst mode beyond its rivals, continuous autofocus in good light, movie mode, silent adjustment dial, electronic viewfinders don't come any better, full-frame image quality, vari-angle LCD mount, teleconverter mode, AF Range option
Centralised AF point arrangement, autofocus system not as fast or customisable as competition, AF point adjustment shows in black which can be hard to see, battery life really doesn't cut it, limited buffer feels inconsistent with burst feature, pricey, a
The first full-frame SLT has plenty of strengths such as a fast burst mode, great movie mode and quality pictures, but comes up a little short elsewhere. The battery life isn't good enough, the burst mode is hindered by the buffer's limitations, pictur...
On paper the Alpha 99 reads well, and for the best part it is impressive in the hand, too. It is made to a high standard, its LCD screen and viewfinder are easy to use, and there are useful additional accessories available, namely the battery grip that ca...
Abstract: The Sony Alpha A99 is the company's latest full-frame DSLT (A DSLR without the mirror). It's a serious camera, with a 24-megapixel sensor - that's more megapixels than you get with key rival the Canon 5D MkIII - and a host of professional-grade controls. ...
24.3MP, Noise under control, AF Range control, Articulating screen
AF slower than rivals', Poor non, cross type AF, Object Tracking mode is limited
There's no question that video is becoming an increasingly important feature for DSLR-style cameras. Sony's DSLT design makes the new Alpha cameras more suited to video shooting than more traditional cameras with a reflex mirror. With a tilting screen, a...
Abstract: Photokina kicks off in just over a week, and a swathe of new camera leaks are hitting the web. Sony's a99 is the latest to fall foul of the rumour mill, with their forthcoming full-frame DSLR having what appear to be theBelieved to feature a 24.3MP ful...
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Published: 2015-11-25, Author: Samuel , review by: dpreview.com
Abstract: Within this category, which includes body-only cameras costing $2000 or more (based on MSRP in the US), you'll find some of the fiercest competitors the camera industry has to offer. This includes cameras with 50 or more megapixels geared perfectly for st...
Abstract: This roundup contains the majority of current full-frame camera offerings available. Full-frame cameras have image sensors as large as a frame of 35mm film...
