Sony SLT-A55

Sony a (alpha) SLT-A55VL Digital SLR Camera with Sony DT 18-55mm lens

Sony - SLR - 16.2 megapixel - Memory Stick - Standard SD - SDHC - SDXC - 3 x optical zoom - ISO 12800 - Pop-up Flash - 15.6 ounce - Electronic Viewfinder

Change the way you shoot pictures with Sony's Translucent Mirror Technology DSLR camera. The SLT-A55V a DSLR camera features professional-grade continuous shooting at 10 fps and visibly faster, more accurate focus in Live View and HD Movie modes. Compose your shots on either the LCD monitor or electronic viewfinder with 100% framing accuracy. Advanced features including Auto HDR, Sweep Panorama and 15-point Auto Focus make it dramatically easier to get the best shot.

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Sony Alpha SLT A55 VL Digital SLR Camera Review


Technical specifications


General
Product TypeDigital camera - SLR with Live View mode, movie recording
Width4.9 in
Depth3.3 in
Height3.6 in
Weight15.6 oz
Main Features
Resolution16.2 Megapixel
Color SupportColor
Optical Sensor TypeExmor APS HD CMOS
Total Pixels16,700,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution16,200,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size15.6 x 23.5mm
Field of View Crop Factor1.5
Sensor FeaturesDust Reduction (image sensor vibration), Anti-Dust coating
Light SensitivityISO auto (100-1600), ISO 100-12800
Image ProcessorBIONZ
Shooting ProgramsLandscape, portrait mode, macro, night portrait, sports mode, sunset, handheld twilight, night view
Special EffectsBlack & White, Vivid, Sunset, Landscape, Portrait
Image StabilizerOptical (SteadyShot INSIDE)
Max Shutter Speed1/4000 sec
Min Shutter Speed30 sec
X-sync Speed1/160 sec
Exposure MeteringMulti-segment, center-weighted, spot
Exposure ModesProgram, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority
Exposure RangeEV -2-17 ( ISO 100 )
Exposure Compensation±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
Auto Exposure Bracketing3 steps in 1/3 or 2/3 EV steps
Exposure Metering Zones1200
Face DetectionYes
White BalanceCustom, automatic, presets
White Balance PresetsIncandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, flash, daylight, shade, 2500K - 9900K
White Balance BracketingYes
Digital Video FormatAVCHD, H.264
Still Image FormatJPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG
Continuous Shooting Speed10 frames per second, 6 frames per second
Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
Remote ControlOptional
Video CaptureAVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps - 17Mbps H.264 - 1440 x 1080 - 30 fps - 12Mbps H.264 - 640 x 480 - 30 fps - 3Mbps
Memory / Storage
Supported Flash MemorySD Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
Image Storage4912 x 3264 3568 x 2368 2448 x 1624
Camera Flash
Camera FlashPop-up flash
Guide Number (m / ISO 100)10
Flash ModesFill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction
Red Eye ReductionYes
FeaturesAF illuminator, flash +/- compensation, wireless off-camera control
Lens System
TypeZoom lens - 18 mm - 55 mm - f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM
Focal Length18 mm - 55 mm
Focus AdjustmentAutomatic, manual
Auto FocusTTL phase detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones)15
Min Focus Range9.8 in
Max View Angle76 degrees
Lens ApertureF/3.5-5.6
Optical Zoom3 x
Zoom AdjustmentManual
Lens Construction7 group(s) / 8 element(s)
Filter Size55 mm
Lens System MountingMinolta A-type
FeaturesAspherical lens, Smooth Autofocus Motor (SAM)
Additional Features
Self TimerYes
Self Timer Delay10 sec, 2 sec
Flash TerminalHot shoe
Additional FeaturesDirect print, USB 2.0 compatibility, RGB primary color filter, digital noise reduction, date/time stamp, DPOF support, display brightness control, depth-of-field preview button, sharpness control, digital image rotation, PRINT Image Matching, camera orientation detection, histogram display, saturation control, Sweep Panorama technology, Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording, LCD live view mode, shadow point display, highlight point display, Quick AF Live View, Auto HDR mode, 1080i Full HD movie recording, Dynamic Range Optimizer, face detection, built-in help guide, Eye-Start AF system, Exif Print support, Smile Detection technology, automatic display brightness adjustment, built-in GPS, Face Recognition, Translucent Mirror technology
Viewfinder
Viewfinder TypeElectronic
Viewfinder Color SupportColor
Viewfinder Diagonal Size0.46"
Viewfinder Resolution1,440,000 pixels
Field Coverage100%
Magnification1.1x
Dioptric Correction Range-4 to +4
Display
TypeLCD display - TFT active matrix - 3" - color
Display Form FactorFolding
Display Format921,600 pixels
Microphone
TypeMicrophone - built-in
Microphone Operation ModeStereo
Connections
Connector Type1 x HDMI output 1 x USB 1 x microphone
Expansion Slot(s)1 x Memory Stick PRO Duo 1 x SD Memory Card
Software
SoftwareDrivers & Utilities, Sony Picture Motion Browser, Sony Image Data Converter SR, Sony Image Data Lightbox SR
System Requirements for PC Connection
Operating System SupportMS Windows 7, MS Windows XP SP3, Apple Mac OS X 10.4 - 10.6, MS Windows Vista
Peripheral DevicesUSB port, CD-ROM drive
Miscellaneous
Included AccessoriesDust cap, body cap, lens cap, shoulder strap
Cables IncludedUSB cable
Power
Power DeviceBattery charger - external
Battery
Supported BatterySony NP-FW50
Supported Battery Details1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( included )
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support1 year warranty
Service & Support DetailsLimited warranty - parts and labor - 1 year
Environmental Parameters
Min Operating Temperature32 °F
Max Operating Temperature104 °F
Universal Product Identifiers
BrandSony
Part NumberSLT-A55VL
GTIN00027242798816

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