Sony unveils innovative camera featuring 4D focus

Sony India on Monday launched an innovative A68 A-mount camera featuring 4D focus for amateur photographers to shoot pictures more creatively.

The 24 MP A68 camera delivers extraordinary auto focus (AF) performance under any shooting conditions ranging from lighting as low as exposure value (EV) 2 -- an area where other cameras struggle, the company said in a statement.

The 4D FOCUS technology ensures fast, accurate tracking autofocus with 79 AF points, with Sony's Translucent Mirror Technology to deliver constant AF tracking at up to 8 frames per second (fps) continuous shooting.

With Translucent Mirror Technology, users can enjoy non-stop continuous autofocus that effortlessly tracks moving subjects for crisp, professional looking footage.

The phase detection system uses no less than 79 autofocus detection points including 15 cross points, plus a dedicated F2.8 AF sensor point for dimly-lit scenes.

This helps users shoot fast, wide area AF with predictive tracking that locks faithfully onto fast-moving subjects.

The full HD movies feature use the efficient "XAVC Sv" format for high-bit rate recordings at up to 50 megabits per second (Mbps) with fine detail and low noise.

The 2.7-type LCD monitor tilts up to 135 degrees upwards or 55 degrees downwards for comfortable composition from a wide variety of shooting angles.

"Serious photo lovers will value the backlit top display that allows quick confirmation of camera settings, whether you're shooting handheld or on a tripod," the company said in a statement.

The model ILCA-68/BQ IN5 (Body only) is available at Rs.55,990 while ILCA-68K/BQ IN5 (with SAL1855) model can be purchased at Rs.59,990.

The high-end ILCA-68M/BQ IN5 (SAL18135) model is available for Rs.85,990.