Sony Launches Its Most Advanced APS-C Camera Ever α6700 and Versatile Compact Shotgun Microphone ECM-M1

High-precision topic recognition by AI and the newest nonetheless picture and video efficiency are condensed right into a compact APS-C physique for the primary time

12 July, 2023 Sony broadcasts the discharge of its latest APS-C mirrorless digital camera, the “α6700“. This new providing combines the cutting-edge nonetheless picture and video capabilities from the newest full-frame Alpha™ and Cinema Line cameras with the compact and light-weight design of the α6000 collection, leading to Sony’s most superior APS-C mirrorless digital camera to this point.

Combining an APS-C back-illuminated Exmor R® CMOS picture sensor boasting 26.0 efficient megapixels with the velocity and energy of Sony’s superior BIONZ XR® processing engine, the “α6700” achieves distinctive imaging efficiency whereas sustaining a compact and light-weight design.

The digital camera helps high-resolution 4K video recording at as much as 120fpsⁱ, a large latitude of 14+ stopsⁱⁱ for capturing particulars in harsh or under-lit circumstances and options the S-Cinetone™ image profile present in Sony’s skilled Cinema Line fashions for refined film imagery that doesn’t require color grading, and it delivers beautiful illustration of human pores and skin tones.

For videographers and vloggers, Sony has additionally introduced “ECM-M1 “ shotgun microphone, able to high-quality sound seize with eight sound pickup modes together with stereo.

“With the release of the α6700, Sony continues its commitment to elevate the abilities of creators everywhere and at every level by empowering them with state-of-the-art tools that enable their creativity to relentlessly move forward. Our vision is not static; Sony will continue to expand its APS-C line-up to cater to and support image production activities of a diverse array of creators,” says Yann Salmon Legagneur, Director Product Marketing, Imaging Solutions, Sony Europe.

Highly correct topic recognition with AI

The newest APS-C sized, back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS picture sensor boasts roughly 26.0 efficient megapixels, paired with the superior BIONZ XR engine for distinctive imaging efficiency. Standard ISO sensitivity spans 100 to 32000 for each stills and motion pictures, permitting high-sensitivity, low-noise capturing. Enhanced color copy ensures topics like individuals and vegetation are captured with pure hues, whereas Creative Look options permit distinctive visible expressions.

The AI processing unit is inherited from the α7R V, enabling excessive accuracy Real-Time Recognition AF (autofocus). Beyond the α6000 collection’ human and animal recognition, it now precisely identifies a number of topics corresponding to people, animals, birds, bugs, vehicles/trains, and airplanes, catering to numerous inventive expressions. When paired with at present’s newly launched FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II  ⁱⁱⁱ, it presents 105 mm to 300 mm focal lengths in 35mm full-frame equal, leveraging the facility of telephoto zoom for high-quality capturing. Additionally, it’s appropriate with the broad array of E-mount lenses.

Excellent video efficiency appropriate with 4K120pⁱ

Harnessing knowledge equal to 6K, the α6700 outputs superior 4K video, together with help for high-frame-rate recording at 4K 120fps. It options S-Log3, providing 14+ stopsⁱⁱ, for stellar gradation. Also outfitted with S-Cinetone, the α6700 delivers spectacular pores and skin tone depiction and topic highlighting, applied sciences honed by means of the Cinema Line growth, whereas its AI-driven Auto-Framing^iv easily tracks topics, eliminating the necessity for guide digital camera motion. The physique homes a Multi-Interface (MI) Shoe appropriate with digital audio interfaces. Used together with the brand new ECM-M1 shotgun microphone, it permits for direct digital audio transmission, capturing high-quality, undegraded sound.

Mobility, operability, and connectivity distinctive to a compact and light-weight system

With a compact design (approx. 12cm × 7cm× 8cm. and weighing about 493g.^v), the α6700 is very transportable. It claims a user-friendly, touch-operable vari-angle LCD monitor, coupled with a contemporary contact menu for easy operation. A customisable entrance dial and a switching dial for nonetheless photos, motion pictures, and S&Q modes are additionally included. It is provided with an optical 5-axis in-body picture stabilisation system with 5.0 stops^vi of shutter velocity benefit for stills and Active Mode^vii ensures secure footage.

In phrases of connectivity, the digital camera now helps the Creators’ App^viii for seamless uploads of movies and nonetheless photos to cloud providers. Sony additionally plans to roll out a brand new model of the “Camera Remote SDK” in July 2023, permitting distant operation and setting changes.

Environmental aware and accessibility

Over the previous 10 years, Sony has changed roughly 379 tonnes^ix of virgin plastic with recycled plastic in digital cameras and digital video cameras. Recycled supplies, together with SORPLAS^TMx, are actively used for the digital camera physique, lowering environmental impression with out sacrificing performance. In addition, it’s outfitted with a Screen Reader operate^xi that reads menus and video playback screens aloud to help operations, supporting the inventive actions of all kinds of creators.

Shotgun microphone “ECM-M1 “

The ECM-M1 is the world’s first shotgun microphone with eight dial-selectable audio recording modes^xii. With 4 microphone capsules and distinctive beamforming and superior digital processing know-how, it presents various modes together with stereo. Its ultra-directional mode captures focused sound from the entrance (inside a 30-degree width) and on the identical time it successfully suppresses different sounds, dynamically adapting to ambient sound within the environment. This mode is right for interviews and selfie capturing the place the topic is at all times in entrance of the microphone.

A newly added mode dial with a locking mechanism ensures simple, safe switching of sound pickup modes. The ECM-M1 options noise discount utilities like a noise minimize filter for lowering background noise and a low-cut filter for minimising vibration and low frequency noise. These filters are applied by means of digital sign processing, maximising audio high quality on the recording stage and thereby lowering the necessity for advanced publish processing. It additionally helps 4-channel recording (appropriate cameras solely), permitting security recording in omnidirectional mode on channels 3 and 4, whereas channels 1 and 2 give attention to chosen directivity. Compact and light-weight, the ECM-M1 enhances mobility, empowering creators to seize high-quality audio in numerous conditions. Simply clip the microphone into the Multi Interface Shoe on a appropriate digital camera for direct energy and audio connections with out the necessity for additional cables or batteries. When related by way of the Multi Interface Shoe of a appropriate digital camera that includes a built-in digital audio interface, the audio sign is straight transferred to the digital camera in digital kind in order that no degradation can happen. A easy change additionally gives compatibility with a variety of cameras utilizing an analogue interface.

Pricing and Availability

The new α6700 will likely be out there on the finish of July for about 1,700€. It will likely be bought at a wide range of Sony’s authorised sellers all through Europe.

The new ECM-M1 will likely be out there on the finish of July for about 400€. It will likely be bought at a wide range of Sony’s authorised sellers all through Europe.

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Product movies on the α6700 and ECM-M1 might be seen right here Introducing the Sony a6700 and right here Introducing the Sony ECM-M1 Shotgun Microphone

ⁱ QFHD (3840×2160). About 38% of the angle of view is cropped.

ⁱⁱ When capturing S-Log3. Sony inside measurement.

ⁱⁱⁱ For particulars on the FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS Ⅱ, please see the press launch introduced on July 12, 2023.

^iv Valid solely in video mode. The angle of view is narrowed as a result of it’s cropped from a 4K decision picture.

^v Weight consists of battery and reminiscence card.

^vi CIPA commonplace compliant, Pitch/Yaw path, with FE 50 mm F1.2 GM hooked up, lengthy publicity noise discount off.

^vii In Active Mode, the capturing angle of view is barely narrower.

^viii Check regional availability of providers and purposes by way of the URL under: Creators’ App: https://www.sony.net/cca , Creators’ Cloud: https://www.sony.net/cc/ Download app at Google Play and the App Store. Network providers, content material, and working system and software program topic to phrases and circumstances and could also be modified, interrupted or discontinued at any time and might require charges, registration and bank card data.

^ix According to Sony analysis. Recycled supplies used for product physique and equipment from April 2012 to March 2022.

^x SORPLAS™ might not be used for the components used relying on the manufacturing interval.

^xi Supported languages differ relying on the gross sales area.

^xii As of the July 2023 press launch. Sony analysis. As a digital camera microphone.