Sony Alpha a6500 Mirrorless Digital Camera (Body Only)

Secured, quick, and adaptable, the Sony Alpha a6500 is a fit APS-C-format mirrorless camera perfect for both photo and video applications. Rotating around a 24.2MP Exmor CMOS sensor and BIONZ X image processor, clean image quality is obtained with a wide expandable sensitivity range to ISO 51200, together with accelerated readout speeds for internal 4K30 and Full HD 1080p120 video recording with a full pixel Timebase. The processor further welfare videographers with the inclusion of an S&Q (Slow & Quick) Motion setting that allows capturing Full HD video in different frame rates ranging from 1-120 fps. Stills shooters also get an advantage from the apt processing speed, which permits constant shooting at 11 fps for up to 301 JPEGs in a burst, as well as 14-bit raw file output. Adding both stills and video, 5-axis SteadyShot INSIDE image stabilization reduces the camera shake with all mounted lenses to allowing working with slower shutter speeds. The sensor and processor union also avails 4D FOCUS, which employs a wide-coverage 425-point phase-detection system with a 169-area contrast detection system for fast and accurate focusing performance. This focusing system also allows High-density Tracking AF for more structured and precise tracking of moving subjects across the image frame. Maximizing versatile and fully featured in both photo and video realms, the a6500 is a quick and accurate imaging tool for multimedia capture.

Accompanying the imaging assets, the a6500 also supports a strong magnesium alloy body that is dust- and moisture-proof to allowing working in difficult environments. The small size profile includes a high-resolution XGA Tru-Finder 2.36m-dot OLED electronic viewfinder for vivid, clear, eye-level viewing, and this EVF features a 120 fps viewing mode for smooth tracking of fast-moving subjects. A rear 3.0″ 921.6k-dot touchscreen LCD monitor is also accessible and has a lean design to comfort shooting from high and low working angles, and the touchscreen design permits intuitive touch-to-focus control. Additionally, for wireless remote control over the camera, or for just sharing an image online, built-in Wi-Fi with NFC allows linking with a mobile device for intuitive wireless control.

24.2MP Exmor CMOS Sensor and BIONZ X Processor

The APS-C-format 24.2MP Exmor CMOS sensor coupled with the BIONZ X image processor to achieve smooth, nuanced image quality with reduced noise and high sensitivity from ISO 100-25600, which can further be enlarged to ISO 51200 for working in low-light conditions. The sensor characterizes a distinctive design that uses thin copper wiring, enhanced circuit processing, and an enhanced front-end LSI to raise light-gathering abilities, decrease noise, and maximize readout speeds to benefit video recording. The sensor and processor union also avails a top constant shooting rate of 11 fps for up to 301 standard JPEG frames or 107 raw frames in a single burst with AF and AE and allowing 14-bit raw file output for a wider tonal and color scale.

5-Axis SteadyShot INSIDE Image Stabilization

Loaded into the willowy a6500 is a 5-stop productive 5-axis SteadyShot INSIDE image stabilization system that repays for five different types of camera shake encountered while handheld shooting of stills and video. This permits users to securely use any lens, even adapted lenses, for critical imaging without run into a blur from the camera shake.

For long focal lengths, the system will correct for pitch and yaw adjustments. Macro and high-magnification imagery, on the other hand, will interest from the insertion of horizontal and vertical shift compensation. All shooting styles will get employ out of the roll compensation. All 5 axes of stabilization will function at all times, even when used with third-party lenses and adapters or lenses with built-in optical stabilization.

4D FOCUS

Awning the entire sensor area, a strong 4D FOCUS system combine 425 on-chip phase-detection points together with 169 contrast-detection areas for accurate focusing in as little as 0.05 seconds. The density of focusing points from this hybrid AF system also permits High-density Tracking AF Technology, which is an expert at tracking moving subjects in numerous lighting conditions. The use of phase-detection points also permits the use of A-mount lenses via the optional LA-EA3 or LA-EA1 lens mount adapters with full AF compatibility.

The apt 4D FOCUS system also promotes itself to numerous focusing functions for clear accuracy, including Lock-on AF, which preserve focus on moving subjects all-round the use of a configurable frame that is set over the desired moving subject, and Expand Flexible Spot, which engages neighboring focus points to gain focus on moving subjects even if the originally selected point loses focus. As well, Eye AF can be used to base focus on grant subjects’ eyes for portraits and is accessible in both AF-S and AF-C modes. Autofocus can also be used in coincidence with the Focus Magnifier function for reproving focus when homing in on minute subject details.

In addition to autofocus, the a6500 also characterizing a Peaking MF function to interest manual focus control by spotlight sharp edges of different for a more objective means of achieving sharp focus.

UHD 4K Video Recording

Internal recording of UHD 4K movies is achievable in multiple frame rates up to 30 fps and, built with the Super35mm recording area and effective 20MP (6000 x 3376) resolution, 2.4x oversampling provide better detail and full pixel readout is achievable, that is null of pixel binning, for better quality imager with minimized moiré and aliasing. Full HD 1080p recording also assists in frame rates up to 120 fps, and both resolutions use the 100 Mbps XAVC S format contained within an MP4 wrapper with 4:2:0 sampling. The high-speed, 120 fps recording also authorizes 4x and 5x slow-motion movie recording with the frame rate set to either 30p or 24p. Besides high-resolution internal recording, loosen up HDMI output also allow the use of an optional external recorder for clean 4K recording with 4:2:2 sampling.

4K video recording also avails the facility to manufacture 8MP stills during playback by taking a frame grab from a movie and storing it as a separate file.

Custom Color Profiles and S-Log3 Gamma

Support is available for the S-Gamut3.Cine/S-Log-3 and S-Gamut3/S-Log3 profiles that enable up to a 1300% wider dynamic range for smoother tonal and color gradations, along with enhanced sensitivity and clarity in shadows and mid-tones. These profiles also lend themselves to greater compatibility within a professional workflow and are well-paired to the Cineon Log gamma curve for versatile post-production grading and color control. The S-Log3 gamma setting also offers an impressive 14-stop wide dynamic range for greater control over the highlights and shadows, while the S-Gamut3. Cine profile can be used to mimic the qualities of scanned negative film with a wide gamut comparable to the DCI-P3 color space. Additionally, the popular S-Log2 setting is also available.

Slow & Quick Motion

Take more control over your video capture capabilities with a variety of new frame rates available in an S&Q mode. This will allow shooters to capture Full HD video at one of either step between 1-120 fps. These settings will allow you to slow down action as well as speed up a slow-moving scene. This setting is also NTSC/PAL switchable.

Zebra and Gamma Display Assist

An enhanced Zebra function is ideally suited to working with S-Log gamma profiles and aids in monitoring exposure values in high-contrast scenes. Video signal level targets can be set from 0 to 109, and specific ranges can be set to make exposure level adjustments easier.

In contrast, a Gamma Display Assist function is also available that displays scenes with natural contrast when recording with S-Log settings. This function converts imagery to the ITU709 profile for easier on-camera monitoring.

Time Code and User Bit Settings

A time code is used to record hours, minutes, seconds, and frames on image data for more accurate editing while the User Bit function can record date, time, and scene number to aid in editing joint footage from multiple cameras.

Body Design and Built-In Wi-Fi

• A strong magnesium alloy body provides a durable profile, and also includes dust and moisture resistance to save it against difficult environments. This strength is carried over to the shutter’s design, too, which is rated to resist more than 200,000 cycles.
• The XGA Tru-Finder 2.36m-dot OLED electronic viewfinder provides a bright, high-resolution means for eye-level monitoring, and also supports a committed 120 fps mode for polished viewing while tracking moving subjects.
• A 3.0″ 921.6k-dot LCD touchscreen can be tilted 90° upward or 45° downward perfect for working from high and low angles. The screen also integrates White Magic technology with an RGBW pixel structure for improved brightness to bear use in daylight conditions.
• The touchscreen design avails entrance to Touch Focus control, for instant focus point selection, as well as a Touchpad function that allows you smoothly and intuitively select a focus point on the screen when you’re looking into the viewfinder.
• Nine customizable buttons are featured to control more than 64 functions for more natural handling.
• The featured NP-FW50 rechargeable lithium-ion is rated for 350 shots per charge while working with the viewfinder, or 400 shots per charge with the LCD screen.
• Along with the battery, the a6500 can also be charged through a USB connection to a computer or mobile battery. This connection can also be used to charge the battery.
• A strong metal lens mounts better assist in working with larger, heavier lens designs.
• A fitting grip structure is perfect for long shooting sessions and smooth easy access to the main control buttons and dials.
• In-Built Wi-Fi allows the a6500 to quickly share an image to mobile devices for direct sharing online to social networking, through email, and to cloud storage sites. NFC also keeps up, which permits for a one-touch connection between the cameras and can be used with mobile devices; no complex setup is needed. Once connected, the linked mobile device can also show a live view image on its screen and remotely control the camera’s shutter.
• Bluetooth connectivity permits for location data acquisition.
• PlayMemories Camera Apps are also kept up through the in-built Wi-Fi connection and permit you to customize the camera’s features depending on specific shooting styles. Apps are available perfect for creating portraits, detailed close-ups, sports, time-lapse, motion shots, and other specific types of imagery.

Other Camera Features

• Highlight and Average metering modes assist to avoid blown-out highlights and supply stable auto-exposure, individually.
• Exposure standard adjustment permits you to tween exposure parameters for each metering mode independently from -1 to +1 EV in 1/6-stop increments.
• A Silent Shooting mode makes use of an electronic shutter function for total quiet performance that is perfect for photographing in delicate areas. While using this mode, up to 3 fps continuous shooting is featured with autofocus and auto-exposure.
• Multi Frame NR records continuous images at a minimize ISO sensitivity and then alloys them into a single image to achieve increased effective sensitivity with reduced image noise.
• Dynamic Range Optimizer works to upgrade images promote backlit subjects or scenes with high contrast where details can be lost in the shadows or highlights. This mode can be guided automatically or fine-tuned using five settings.
• Auto HDR automatically records three sequential frames of an image and compounds them into a single frame to achieve better shadow and highlight detail with an increased range of mid-tones.
• An advanced 1200-zone evaluative exposure metering sensor conveys compatible and precise results while using multi-segment, center-weighted, or spot metering modes.
• While working with ISO Auto settings, you can construct a reduced shutter speed setting to finer ensure sharp imagery.
• Clear Image Zoom can be used to boost the center of scenes by 2x to successfully expand the reach of any focal length lens. This digital zoom technology uses an intelligent interpolation process to reduce the amount of image degradation fix up to produce realistic, high-quality images.
• In-built Picture Effect: Posterization (Color, B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R, G, B, Y), High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera, Soft High-key, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome, Miniature, Watercolor, and Illustration.
• Featured with Creative Style: Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Autumn Leaves, Black & White, and Sepia; contrast, saturation, and sharpness can be adjusted across +/- 3 steps.