Sony ILCE-1 a1 User Manual

Help Guide
Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera
ILCE-1 α1
Using the electronic shutter
Using the electronic shutter lets you perform shooting without sounds, blackout-free shooting, etc.
Continuous shooting
Refer to this topic for the continuous shooting speed and the number of images recordable with
continuous shooting.
Custom key setting
You can assign frequently used functions to the desired buttons and dials.
Recordable movie times
Refer to this topic for the shooting duration of movies recordable on the memory card.
ILCE-1 support information
This website provides basic information about the camera and information regarding compatible
lenses and accessories. (Another window will open.)
How to use the “Help Guide”
Before Use
Checking the camera and the supplied items
Memory cards that can be used
Notes on using your camera
Precautions
Notes on the battery pack and charging the battery
Notes on memory card
Cleaning the image sensor (Sensor Cleaning)
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Sony ILCE-1 a1 Specifications

General

Sensor Size	35.9 x 24.0 mm
Image Processor	BIONZ XR
Continuous Shooting Speed	30 fps
Weight	737 g (With battery and memory card)
Image Stabilization	5-axis in-body image stabilization
Shutter Type	Electronic and mechanical shutter
Battery	NP-FZ100
Dimensions	128.9 x 96.9 x 80.8 mm
Sensor Type	Exmor RS CMOS sensor
Effective Pixels	50.1 MP
ISO Range	100-32000 (expandable to 50-102400)
Video Resolution	8K at 30p, 4K at 120p
Autofocus System	Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF / contrast-detection AF)
Viewfinder	0.64-type OLED electronic viewfinder
LCD Screen	3.0-type LCD touchscreen
LCD Screen Resolution	1.44M-dot
Battery Life	530 shots (CIPA)
Shutter Speed	1/8000 to 30 sec
Storage Media	CFexpress Type A / SD card (UHS-I/II compliant)
Connectivity	Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI
Memory Card Slots	2

Summary

Before Use

Checking the camera and the supplied items

Lists all items supplied with the camera, including the camera body and accessories.

Memory cards that can be used

Details the types of memory cards supported for still and movie shooting.

Notes on using your camera

Provides essential notes and precautions for daily camera operation and handling.

Names of parts/Basic operations

Names of parts

Identifies and describes the various external parts of the camera.

Basic operations

Explains fundamental camera operations and button functions.

Basic shooting operations

Confirmation before shooting

Confirms essential settings and functions to know before using the camera.

Shooting still images

How to shoot still images, including details on Intelligent Auto mode.

Shooting movies

Steps and settings for recording movies with the camera.