topic Re: My a99 only shows 10MP maximum? in Alpha & NEX interchangeable lens cameras

My a99 only shows 10MP maximum?

Kenrowe42 — Sun, 27 Mar 2016 09:00:42 GMT

My sony A99 only shows 10 megapixels as a maximum resolution. Why is this and how can I increase it ?

Re: My a99 only shows 10MP maximum?

Portmixus — Sun, 27 Mar 2016 19:20:19 GMT

You probably have an APS-C (DT) lens on it!

Re: My a99 only shows 10MP maximum?

Kenrowe42 — Sun, 27 Mar 2016 19:53:35 GMT

That appears to be it!! It is 24 with another lens.

Is there anything I can do other than buy another lens?

Re: My a99 only shows 10MP maximum?

Kenrowe42 — Sun, 27 Mar 2016 22:58:20 GMT

and if not, what kind of lens will I need?

Re: My a99 only shows 10MP maximum?

Portmixus — Thu, 31 Mar 2016 06:13:15 GMT

Hi and sorry for my late reply... It was by coincidence I got here, I usually don't have a look in the UK forum 😉

With a aps-c lens, you have 10MP. Not much to do about it. Aps-c lenses have a 'dt' designation on the lens or on the box. You need full frame lenses. They don't have a special naming. Have a look on the Sony website, make sure you look at A-Mount lenses and full frame. No dt-lenses!

Re: My a99 only shows 10MP maximum?

Kenrowe42 — Thu, 31 Mar 2016 06:16:42 GMT

Thankyou for your help and advise 🙂