Sony Alpha a1
The ultimate mirrorless camera for every discipline
Key Features
Camera Capabilities
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The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Sony Alpha a1
| Control / Button / Dial | Status | Note |
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| Shutter-release Button | ✓ Present | |
| Mode Dial | ✓ Present | |
| +/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button | ✓ Present | |
| Dedicated ISO Button | ✓ Present | |
| Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring | ~ Limited | Lens dependent |
| Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial | ✗ Not Present | Controlled via command dials |
| AF-ON Button | ✓ Present | |
| Main Command Dial | ✓ Present | |
| Sub-Command Dial | ✓ Present | |
| Function (Fn) Buttons | ✓ Present | |
| Joystick / Multi-selector | ✓ Present | |
| AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp | ✓ Present | |
| Monitor Mode Button | ✓ Present | |
| Video Record Button | ✓ Present | |
| Drive Mode Control | ✓ Present | Dedicated dial |
How-to Use Sony Alpha a1
Welcome to the How-to section of the camera. In this Light & Composition University website, each page for a camera has a how-to section and a section for learning. Simply because the buttons and the controls of each camera is located in different places that not only varies for brands but in each model. How-to section help you operate your camera, however, if you are interested to learn photography, not only you need to know how your camera works, but also you must know what you can change and why you do that to get better photo. Click the “Learn” or scroll down.
Sony Alpha a1 Exposure Indicators
| Optimal exposure | Underexposed by 1/3 EV | Overexposed by over 2 EV |
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.
Learn & Master Photography with Sony Alpha a1
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Technical Specification
| Sensor | Full-frame Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 50.1 Megapixels |
| ISO Range | 100-32,000 (expandable 50-102,400) |
| Autofocus | Fast Hybrid AF (759 phase/425 contrast) |
| Shutter Speed | 1/8000 to 30 sec, up to 1/32000 electronic |
| Burst Rate | 30 fps (electronic), 10 fps (mechanical) |
| Video | 8K 30p, 4K 120p, 10-bit 4:2:2 |
| Stabilization | 5-axis IBIS |
| Viewfinder | 0.64-inch 9.44m-dot OLED |
| LCD | 3.0-inch tilting touchscreen |
| Memory Card | 2x CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, HDMI, Ethernet, Mic, Headphone |
| Battery Life | 530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 737g |
| Dimensions | 128.9 x 96.9 x 80.8 mm |
