Off Brand: Sony announce Sony Alpha A68 with new Auto-Focus technology, 4D Focus
Sony announced the Alpha A68 camera, and introduces a new, innovative auto-focus technology, 4D Focus. The A68 has a 24MP APS-C sensor, and the same hybrid electronic OLED viewfinder (100% coverage) as on the Sony Alpha A77 II and Alpha A99 models. The key feature of the Alpha A68 is 4D Focus , a 79 points AF system based on phase-detection. 4D Focus is made possible by Sony’s translucent mirror tech. Canon filed some patents for translucent mirror technology.
Sony press release (via Sony Alpha Rumors):
Uncompromising features and performance for demanding amateur photographers
- 4D FOCUS for fast, accurate tracking autofocus with world’s highest number of 79 AF points
- Translucent Mirror Technology™ delivers constant AF tracking at up to 8fps continuous shooting
- 24MP APS-C Exmor™ CMOS image sensor delivers wide ISO 100-25600 sensitivity range
- BIONZ X™ image processing engine enables the capture of high-quality images
- Precise OLED Tru-Finder™, tiltable LCD monitor, top display panel and custom controls
- SteadyShot™ INSIDE works with all 34 A-mount lenses
- Full HD video with high bit-rate 50Mbps XAVC S format
