The new α68 ILCA-68 from Sony lets photography enthusiasts explore even more creative possibilities with their favourite collection of A lenses. Inheriting many of the professional features from the famous α77 II, the α68 features Sony’s unique 4D FOCUS system, which provides extremely high AF performance in all shooting conditions – even in lighting as low as EV-2, when other cameras start having AF problems.
Features for serious photography enthusiasts
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4D FOCUS for fast and accurate 79-point tracking autofocus – the world’s highest[i] number of autofocus points
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Translucent Mirror Technology™ for always tracking autofocus during continuous shooting at up to 8 frames per second[ii]
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24-megapixel[iii] APS-C Exmor™ CMOS sensor delivers a wide ISO range of 100-25600[iv]
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BIONZ X™ processor delivers high image quality
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Precision OLED Tru-Finder™ viewfinder, tiltable LCD screen, top panel display and context-sensitive control buttons
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Integrated SteadyShot™ INSIDE image stabilization system works with all 34 A lenses
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Full HD video recording in XAVC S format[v] with high bit rate of 50 Mbps
Phase AF system uses 79 points, including 15 cross sensors, as well as a dedicated autofocus sensor at F2.8 aperture for low-light shooting. All combine to deliver a wide, fast AF area with predictive tracking that locks in on fast-moving subjects clearly. And thanks to Sony’s unique Translucent Mirror technology, the α68 offers continuous tracking autofocus at up to 8fps during continuous shootingii.
Whether you’re shooting stills or movies, the APS-C Exmor 24-megapixel CMOS sensor with a wide ISO sensitivity range of 100-25600iv ensures the highest image quality. It works in conjunction with Sony’s fast BIONZ X image processor, which uses detail reproduction and scatter reduction technologies, as well as local noise reduction, to make every shot clear and detailed.
Full HD video recording uses the powerful XAVC S formatv With high bitrates up to 50Mbps, which delivers a high level of detail with low noise. And thanks to Sony’s unique Translucent Mirror technology, you can enjoy continuous autofocus that easily tracks your moving subject and delivers clear, professional-quality recording in any format you choose.
With its powerful array of features for artistic photography, the α68 has a lot to offer both experienced amateurs and beginner photographers, and those new to interchangeable-lens photography.
Frame photos and movies with the crisp, bright OLED Tru-Finder viewfinder, making it easy and enjoyable. With 100% field coverage you see exactly what you’re shooting and high contrast and color fidelity to help you focus with confidence.
The Tru-Finder viewfinder is complemented by a 2.7″ LCD screen that swivels upward up to 135 degrees and downward up to 55 degrees for easy shooting from a wide variety of angles. serious photo enthusiasts will also appreciate the backlit display on top, which lets you quickly check camera settings when shooting handheld or with a tripod.
Like the acclaimed α7 series of full-frame interchangeable lens cameras, the camera has a control wheel on the back that lets you use your fingertip to quickly change camera settings. And there are 10 contextual buttons[vi], which you can use for instant access to the functions you use most often.
There’s also a front-panel control dial that lets you quickly change settings and a handy grip to keep the camera securely in balance, even with heavy fixed focal length lenses or telephoto lenses.
Integrated SteadyShot INSIDE image stabilization reduces camera shake for smooth handheld shooting – at all focal lengths for all compatible lenses.
The presence of a multi-interface pad and multi-terminal further enhances creative shooting with a variety of optional accessories, including flash, lamp, microphones, and remote controls.
Availability and pricing of the new Sony α68 with interchangeable lenses with mount A in America will be known later.
Specifications
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Lens mount |
BayonetA |
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Matrix |
APS-C （23.5 x15.6mm Exmor CMOS |
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Number of pixels(effective. |
Approx. 24 megapixel |
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Recording format |
Photo: JPEG DCF version2.0, Exif version2.3,MPF Baseline compatibility ,RAW formatSony ARW 2.3 |
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Video: XAVCS/formatAVCHDver.2.0/MP4 |
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Carriers |
Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick Micro M2 , memory cards: SD, SDHC（UHS-I , SDXC（UHS-I , microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC |
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Focus System |
Type: Phase AF |
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Number of focus points: 79 points including 15 cross sensors , dedicated F2 sensor.8 AF |
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Measuring range: EV-2 – 18（at ISO 100 equivalent） |
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Exposure |
Exposure metering: 1200-zone |
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Sensitivity range: Photo: ISO 100 to 25600 in 1/3 EV steps Video: ISO100 to 12800 equivalent in 1/3 EV steps |
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Shutter |
Shutter Speed: Photo: 1/4000 to 30s, hand held shutter speed Video:1/4000-1/4c |
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Electronic front curtains Yes On/Off . Off. |
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SteadyShot INSIDE (image stabilization |
Type Photo: Matrix shift mechanism Video: Electronic |
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Drive |
Continuous Shooting Speed Continuous Shooting with AE Priority: max. 8 fps, Continuous shooting Hi: max.5 fps, Continuous ShootingLo: max. 2.5k/s |
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Video mode (Resolution/Frame Rate/ Stream Rate |
XAVC S HD 1920 x 1080 50Mbps(30p/25p[i], 24p |
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AVCHD 1920 x 1080 24Mbps(FX , 17Mbps(FH 60i/50ivii 1920 x 1080 24Mbps(FX , 17Mbps(FH 24p/25pvii |
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MP4 1440 x 1080 12Mbps , VGA 3Mbps |
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Viewfinder |
Type Electronic viewfinder(OLEDTru-Finder） |
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Total number of points 1,440,000 dots |
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Frame coverage 100% |
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Magnification Approximately. 0.88x 35mm camera equivalent: approx. 0.57x with 50mm lens at infinity, -1m-1 |
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LCD screen |
Type 2.7″ TFT LCD |
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Total number of points 460,800 dots |
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Tilt angle UPPREVIEW. 135 degrees, down approx. 55 degrees |
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Sound |
Microphone Built-in, stereo |
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Speaker Built-in, mono |
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Interface |
Multi-interface accessory pad,HDMI connector micro（type-D）, microphone jack（3.5mm stereominijack）, Multi/MicroUSB terminal, DC input |
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Built-in flash |
LeadingGN12 ISO100, m, flash coverage 16mm |
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Battery |
NP-FM500H |
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Weight |
Approx.610g chassis only Approx.690g with battery and memory card |
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Dimensions (WxHF, CIPA standard |
Approx. 142.6 × 104.2 ×80.9mm |
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Operating Temperature Range |
0-40°C |
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[i] Among digital cameras with interchangeable lenses and dedicated phase AF sensor as of November 2015 .
[ii] In “Tele-Zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE” mode
Approximate effective number of megapixels
[iv] Photo: ISO 100 to 25600, Video: ISO100 to 12800 equivalent
[v] An SDHC/SDXC Class 10 or higher memory card is required to record XAVC S-format video
[vi] A total of 10 programmable buttons, including two specialized + 8 assignable
[vii] NTSC PAL system
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