Sony recently announced the Alpha 1 (A1), an 8K camera that breaks new ground in the camera world: not only can the A1 record at 8K/30fps, but its full-frame sensor captures 501MP images and features a new, more advanced real-time Eye AF (autofocus) system The A1 will be on our list of best mirrorless cameras

Aside from the 501MP sensor, the coolest feature of the Sony Alpha 1 is its advanced Eye AF Sony's new system tracks animals as well as people in motion It is advanced enough to capture an eagle diving toward a lake to catch a fish According to Sony's Alpha 1 announcement, the camera has 759 AF points, covering 93% of the sensor Such tracking is next-generation level and should make wildlife photography easier for professionals

For sports photographers, there is improved real-time tracking that automatically tracks subjects biking down a ravine or coming off a balance beam

The Sony Alpha 1 also has a smooth 944 million dot viewfinder with a magnification of 090x and a refresh rate of 240 fps The spec list for this camera is extensive, but here are a few additional features that catch the eye

In the past, cameras ran into an unforeseen bottleneck when shooting at 8K; the processing power required to shoot at 7,680 x 4,320 often limited the camera's recording time Sony claims that the A1's all-magnesium body and better heat dissipation management allows the photographer to shoot for longer periods of time

before the camera needs to cool down

The Sony Alpha 1 will be available this March for $6,500 and is currently available for pre-order at Adorama