Sony a1 Mirrorless Camera with Performance Kit

A professional's power pack, the a1 Mirrorless Camera with Performance Kit from B&H combines the full-frame camera body with a vertical grip, battery, battery charger, memory card, and memory card reader.

Alpha Flagship

A flagship in the truest sense, the Sony a1 is the one camera designed to do it all. Built without compromise, this full-frame mirrorless offers high-resolution for stills shooting, impressive 8K video recording, speed and sensitivity, and connectivity for the most demanding professional workflows.

Up to 30 fps Shooting and Updated Shutter

Efficient sensor design and processing enables high-speed shooting up to 30 fps at full 50.1MP resolution, with full AF and AE capabilities, when working with an electronic shutter. When working with the mechanical shutter, speeds are still kept high at 10 fps. Also, a large buffer memory permits recording up to 155 compressed raw frames, or 165 JPEGs, in one single burst at 30 fps.

Suiting fast-paced continuous shooting is a blackout-free viewfinder experience, which makes use of a 240 fps refresh rate for fluent eye-level viewing.

Updated electronic shutter offers silent, vibration-free performance and also supports anti-flicker shooting for working under fluorescent, LED, or other flicker-prone types of artificial light, even while shooting at 30 fps with 120 fps AF speeds.

Due to quickened readout speeds, electronic shutter flash sync is possible up to 1/200 sec. Even faster flash sync speeds are available when using the updated mechanical shutter, too, which can sync at 1/400 sec in full-frame or 1/500 secwith an APS-C crop.

8K 30p and 4K 120p Support

Making use of the high-resolution sensor and fast processing capabilities, UHD 8K 30p XAVC HS 10-bit 4:2:2 video recording is possible using the full width of the sensor, offering 8.6K oversampling for impressive sharpness and realism. For easy handling of this high-res recording mode, low bit-rate proxy files with HD resolution can be simultaneously recorded faster for playback. Also, 8K video at 400 Mb/s can be written to a V90-rated UHS-II SD card, or 200 Mb/s to a V60 card, and 8K can be output over HDMI in 8-bit 4:2:0 format.

Recording up to UHD 4K is possible with frame rates up to 120p; when recording up to 60p the a1 offers full pixel readout and at 120p it uses a 10% crop. Oversampled 4K recording is also possible, via a 5.8K capture area, with a Super 35 crop. Internal 10-bit 4:2:2 sampling is also possible in all recording modes and, if recording externally via the full-size HDMI A port, 16-bit raw output is also possible from a 4.3K capture for even greater tonal reproduction and post-production flexibility.

Recording Flexibility

The a1 employs a pair of codecs to suit different workflows: XAVC HS, which uses HEVC/H.265 encoding to retain more detail at smaller bitrates and XAVC S-I, which is an intraframe codec for consistent performance and quality at bitrates up to 600 Mb/s.

High-speed, 120 fps recording also enables 4x and 5x slow-motion movie recording with the frame rate playback set to either 30p or 24p or, if moving down to Full HD resolution, an effective 240p frame rate is also available for even greater motion control.

No recording time limit allows for unlimited clip lengths and the camera's physical design features an improved heat-dissipating structure to promote longer possible recording times; longer than 30 minutes for 8K 30p or 4K 60p videos, or recordings done at 10-bit 4:2:0.

Advanced Color Control

S-Cinetone can be used to deliver distinct colors and healthy-looking skin tone rendering that matches the FX9 and FX6 cameras and is based on technology from the professional Cinema Line cameras, such as the VENICE. This color profile offers natural mid-tones, soft colors, and especially well-controlled highlights.

Affording extensive customizable color and gamma controls, the you can adjust the gamma, black level, knee, color level, and more. Also, users can use the same S-Log2 Gamma Curve that is found on high end Sony Cinema cameras that squeezes up to 1300% more dynamic range into the video signal then traditional REC709, for increased post-production flexibility.

HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma) support is also available, along with the BT.2020 color space, for recording within a wide color gamut and, in addition to S-Log2, S-Log3 is also available for producing a 15+-stop dynamic range with increased grading control in the shadow to mid-tone regions of the image.

Versatile and Durable Design

Dual memory card slots both accept either CFexpress Type A or SD-type memory cards. The dual slot design allows for flexible file saving and handling and can be configured to partition file types or can be used for overflow recording. Additionally, both of the card slots are rated to support UHS-II memory cards for faster transfer speeds.

Accepts the high-capacity NP-FZ100 rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which provides approximately 430 shots/90 minutes of recording per charge when using the viewfinder or 530 shots/95 minutes of recording per charge when using the rear LCD.

Enhanced 5.5-stop effective 5-axis SteadyShot INSIDE image stabilization system compensates for five different types of camera shake encountered during handheld shooting of stills and video. Additionally, specifically for video, there is also an Active IS mode that adds even more precise stabilization methods for even smoother footage straight out of camera.

Ports and Interface

Full-size HDMI A port offers a more reliable connection when working with external recorders.

A USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C port has been added, in addition to a micro-USB port, for faster, more reliable tethering support. The USB Type-C connection allows the camera to be charged or powered from the host power source while connected.

PC sync terminal for wired flash sync with strobe packs or wireless radio remotes.

Both 3.5mm headphone and external microphone ports facilitate greater control over audio recording.

Multi Interface Shoe supports working with the optional ECM-B1M Shotgun Microphone or XLR-K3M XLR Adapter Kit, which provide improved, clear audio recording sound by sending a digital audio signal to the camera, opposed to an analog signal.

Ethernet port supports 1000BASE-T wired LAN connection for transferring files over FTP.

Connectivity

Built-in Wi-Fi and NFC enables the a1 to instantly share imagery to mobile devices for direct sharing online, and support for both 2.4 and 5 GHz bands also enables wireless tethered shooting support. Also, the 5 GHz band supports 2x2 MIMO for fast communication speeds and dual antennas ensure a reliable connection.

Bluetooth connectivity allows for location data acquisition.

Pixel Shift Multi Shooting

This unique compositing mode allows you to achieve even greater resolution than the 50.1MP sensor affords. Working in conjunction with the sensor-shift image stabilization, this mode shifts the sensor while making 16 consecutive exposures in order to acquire approximately 199MP of information for greater color accuracy and detail than possible with a single exposure. These files can then be merged together during post-production by using the Sony Imaging software suite.

Compatible Cameras

Sony a1 Sony a9 II Sony a7S III Sony a7R V Sony a7R IVA Sony a7R IV Sony a7 IV Sony a7 V

CFexpress 4 Support for High-Speed Transfer

This memory card supports the CFexpress 4 standard for high-speed transfer with VPG400 (Video Performance Guarantee) certification for stable recording. With five times the drop strength and ten times the bend resistance of the CFexpress Type A standard, this card can withstand tough conditions.

High Capacity for Long Recording and Speed

This memory card has 240GB of storage capacity, so you can shoot confidently without worrying about space. This is ideal for long 4K video sessions or high-speed still bursts in action scenes.

High-Speed Performance

With a PCIe Gen 4 bus, this memory card has a max read speed of 1800 MB/s and a max write speed of 1700 MB/s, which is up to 2.4 times faster than the previous model. This memory card is ideal for demanding workflows, helping you streamline and boost productivity while in the field or at your desk.

Dependable Videography with VPG400

VPG400 certified, this memory card ensures stable video recording with a sustained writing speed of 400 MB/s. This helps prevent dropped frames, even during high bitrate shooting.

TOUGH Design

Thanks to Sony's unique TOUGH card design, this memory card offers over ten times the CFexpress Type A standard bend resistance, with additional rigidity tested to 150 netwons of force. The resin body is also five times more impact-resistant, allowing it to withstand drops from up to 24'.

IP57 Rated

This memory card will work in extreme temperatures, X-rays, electrostatic environments, and intense UV light. With an IP57 rating, this card is dust and moisture resistance, ideal for the outdoors.

Recover Lost Files

If things go wrong, you can avoid disaster and download the Memory Card File Rescue software for Sony memory cards. This free software can recover accidentally deleted files and corrupted photos and videos in common formats.

Compatible Cameras

Sony a1 Sony a1 II Sony a9 III Sony a9 II Sony a9 Sony a7S III Sony a7R V Sony a7R IVA Sony a7R IV Sony a7R IIIA Sony a7R III Sony a7CR Sony a7C II Sony a7C Sony a7 V Sony a7 IV Sony a7 III Sony a6700 Sony a6600 Sony ZV-E1 Sony ZV-E10 II Sony FX3A Sony FX3 Sony FX2 Sony FX30

Express Transfer

Quickly transfer 4K video and other big files onto your computer for post processing. Using CFexpress Type A and UHS-II SD cards deliver fast transfer rates minimizing the work time of offloading large videos and photos.

USB-C Connection

Enjoy USB 3.2 Gen 2 speeds up to 10 Gb/s to quickly transfer all your large files. Easily plug into either USB-C or USB-A ports using the included cables.

Plug and Ready

No software or drivers are needed to set up this card reader into your workflow, simply plug it into your device and start working.

Aluminum Enclosure

The stylish aluminum enclosure helps dissipate heat, improving the available speeds. This means lots of large files can be transferred while the reader stays cool.

Nonslip Base

The rubber base provides a nonslip surface which prevents the reader from sliding on your desk. This ensures you can connect a card into the reader with just one hand.

Push-Lock

Insert your memory cards and lock them in place. The push-lock mechanism ensures security when inserting and removing memory card from the reader

LED Indicators

The LED indicators provide a visual cue for power and the processing of data. It's nice to know when it's safe to disconnect your memory card.

Simultaneous Fast Charging

The Watson Mini Twin Charger accepts two Sony NP-FZ100 type batteries for independent and simultaneous charging. Connect a 27 W or higher USB-C PD power supply and fast charge both batteries in just two hours. This allows you to power up the batteries for your next shot or quickly charge backups while you're out in the field.

High-Visibility Display

The bright, independent battery charging status display shows each battery's progress, allowing you to quickly select the fully charged battery for work and leave the other charging. A fast-charging indicator illuminates when a PD-capable USB power supply is connected, letting you easily see if the power supply supports fast charging.

Intelligent Circuit Protection

Automatic circuit protections detect currents exceeding the battery limits and enable a safety cutoff. This ensures the batteries don't overheat and guards against overcharging, short circuits, and power surges.

Compact and Portable

The charger's compact size makes it easy to take with you wherever you travel. Having the batteries upright allows a small profile measuring 3.5" wide and 1" tall so the charger can easily find room in your kit bag.

Nonslip Feet

Nonslip rubber feet prevent the charger from slipping around on a desk or tabletop surface, keeping the workspace tidy and the batteries in the same spot as you left them.