Sony Alpha 99 (SLT-A99V)

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.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
Sony Alpha 99 (SLT-A99V) 1

Product details

  • 24MP full-frame CMOS sensor
  • SLT design with fixed, semi-transparent mirror
  • 19-point AF system with full-time phase-detection AF in video mode
  • ISO 100-25600
  • 3.0 inch semi-articulated LCD with 1.23m-dots
  • 1080p HD video recording
  • 6 frames per second continuous shooting with AF

PROS

+ Excellent high ISO performance.
+ Fast focus for stills and video.
+ 5.7fps shooting.
+ Quiet.
+ Articulating rear LCD.
+ 1080p60 video capture.
+ Integrated GPS.

CONS

- No optical viewfinder.
- Lacks built-in flash.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on February 19, 2013
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.
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