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Sony Alpha DSLR-SLT-A55 Digital Camera W/18-55mm Lens and Sony DT55-200mm F4.56 SAM

  • Sony Alpha DSLR-SLT-A55 Digital Camera W/18-55mm Lens and Sony DT55-200mm F4.56 SAM
  • Sony Alpha DSLR-SLT-A55 Digital Camera W/18-55mm Lens and Sony DT55-200mm F4.56 SAM
  • Sony Alpha DSLR-SLT-A55 Digital Camera W/18-55mm Lens and Sony DT55-200mm F4.56 SAM
  • Sony Alpha DSLR-SLT-A55 Digital Camera W/18-55mm Lens and Sony DT55-200mm F4.56 SAM
  • Sony Alpha DSLR-SLT-A55 Digital Camera W/18-55mm Lens and Sony DT55-200mm F4.56 SAM
  • Sony Alpha DSLR-SLT-A55 Digital Camera W/18-55mm Lens and Sony DT55-200mm F4.56 SAM
  • Sony Alpha DSLR-SLT-A55 Digital Camera W/18-55mm Lens and Sony DT55-200mm F4.56 SAM
  • Sony Alpha DSLR-SLT-A55 Digital Camera W/18-55mm Lens and Sony DT55-200mm F4.56 SAM
  • Sony Alpha DSLR-SLT-A55 Digital Camera W/18-55mm Lens and Sony DT55-200mm F4.56 SAM
  • Sony Alpha DSLR-SLT-A55 Digital Camera W/18-55mm Lens and Sony DT55-200mm F4.56 SAM
  • Sony Alpha DSLR-SLT-A55 Digital Camera W/18-55mm Lens and Sony DT55-200mm F4.56 SAM
  • Sony Alpha DSLR-SLT-A55 Digital Camera W/18-55mm Lens and Sony DT55-200mm F4.56 SAM
  • Sony Alpha DSLR-SLT-A55 Digital Camera W/18-55mm Lens and Sony DT55-200mm F4.56 SAM
  • Sony Alpha DSLR-SLT-A55 Digital Camera W/18-55mm Lens and Sony DT55-200mm F4.56 SAM
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Description

Change the way you shoot pictures with Sony's new 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.

Features

 

Unprecedented Image Capture: Unlike other DSLRs that can either shoot or focus with the speed and precision of Phase Detection AF, the SLT-A55V is the world's first DSLR that can do both simultaneously.

 

Professional Class Shooting Speeds: By transforming the fundamental way DSLR cameras work, you'll experience best-in-class speed, up to 10 fps continuous shooting at full 16.2MP resolution with exposure fixed at the first frame.

 

Astonishing HD Video Capture: Experience a revolutionary breakthrough in video capture when shooting fast-moving subjects. The a55V is the world's first camera with the precision of Phase Detection auto focus (AF) for HD Movies.

 

Spectacular Resolution and Detail: Featuring a large 16.2-megapixel Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor, you'll achieve beautiful image quality during both still-photo and movie shooting.

 

Advanced Still Shooting Features: Expand your creativity with advanced imaging features including built-in Auto HDR, which captures more scene contrast by combining the best highlight detail from one shot and the best shadow detail into one unbelievable shot.

 

Versatile Shooting Options: Use both the LCD monitor and Electronic Viewfinder to compose your shots. An all-electronic design enables a wide range of shooting information to be displayed in the finder and on the LCD monitor.

Item Includes

Sony SLT-55VL Translucent Mirror a55 DSLR Camera - SAL-1855 SAM Lens - SAL55200-2 Lens- Lens Cap - Battery Charger (BC-VW1) - Rechargeable Battery (NP-FW50) - Shoulder Strap - Body Cap - USB Cable - CD-ROM - Sony 1 Year Parts and Labor Limited Warranty

 

Product Specifications

Focus SystemTTL phase detection AF (CCD line sensors)
Focus Points15 points (3 points cross type)
AF ModesSingle-shot AF, Automatic AF, Continuous AF, Manual Focus
Focus AreaWide, Spot, Local (15 local areas selectable)
Focus Sensitivity-1 EV to +18 EV (at ISO100 equivalent)
Focus FeaturesPredictive Focus Control, Focus Lock
AF IlluminatorBuilt-in flash, Range: approx. 3' - 15' (1m-5m)
MeteringAdvanced 1200-zone evaluative metering
Metering ModesMulti-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Metering Sensitivity-2EV to 17EV (at ISO 100 equivalent w/ f/1.4 lens)
Exposure Compensation±2EV (in .03EV steps)
Exposure SettingsAuto (AUTO), Auto Advanced (AUTO+), Program Auto (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed priority (S), Manual (M), Sweep Panorama (2D/3D), Continuous Advance Priority AE
Scene Mode(s)Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports action, Sunset, Night portrait, Night View, Handheld Twilight
D-Range OptimizerYes: (Auto, Level 1-5, off
Auto Exposure LockYes (AE Lock button)
Color Temperature2500 - 9900 k with 19-step Magenta / Green compensation
Creative StyleStandard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, B/W (Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness adjustable in +/-3 steps)
ISOAuto: 100 - 1600; Selectable: 100 - 12800; Multi Frame NR (up to ISO 25600)
Noise ReductionLong exp. NR: (On/Off, available of shutter speeds longer than 1 sec.) High ISO NR: (Auto/Weak) Multi Frame NR: (Auto/ISO100-25600)
White Balance ModeAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Setting the color temperature, Custom
Lens CompatibilitySony A-mount lens
Lens MountSony A-mount
Camera TypeSony a A-mount interchangeable lens digital camera
Lens TypeSony A-mount
Lens Mount TypeDT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6
ApertureF3.5 - F5.6
Aperture (Max.)F3.5 - F5.6
Aperture (Min.)F22 - F36
Focal Length (35mm equivalent)27mm - 82.5mm
Filter Diameter55mm
Lens ConstructionPlastic
Lens Groups-Elements7 groups, 8 elements (2 aspheric surface)
Minimum Focus Distance9.84" (0.25m)
Angle of View76° - 29°
Aperture Blade7 blades (Circular aperture)
Aspheric Elements2 (3 surface)
Distance EncoderYes
Internal MotorYes (SAM motor)
Maximum Magnification0.34x (APS-C)
Viewfinder Type0.46" Xtra Fine EVF (Electronic viewfinder) (1,440,000 pixels)
Diopter Adjustment-4.0m+4.0m-1
Field of View100%
Magnification1.10x (with 50mm lens at infinity, -1m-1 )
Number of Still ImagesApprox. 330 images with viewfinder, 380 images with LCD monitor (CIPA standard)
Advanced User InterfaceEasy-to-understand Graphic Display and on-screen Help Guide User-friendly function menu
Anti Motion Blur6-image layering
Auto High Dynamic RangeYes, (Off/On, Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1-6 EV at 1.0 EV step)
Embedded GPSYes
Sweep PanoramaYes (2D/3D)
Face DetectionOff, Auto, Child Priority, Adult Priority (up to 8 faces detectable)
Smile Shutter technologyYes - Off, Slight, Normal, Big
Image StabilizationSteadyShot INSIDE in-body image stabilization
Imaging SensorExmor APS HD CMOS sensor (23.5 X 15.6mm)
ProcessorBIONZ image processor
Anti-DustCharge protection coating on Low-Pass Filter and Image Sensor-Shift mechanism
Pixel GrossApprox. 16.7 megapixels
Effective Picture ResolutionApprox. 16.2 megapixels
Focal Length Conversion Factor1.5x
Color Filter SystemRGB primary color filters
Media TypeMemory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo media; SD, SDHC and SDXC memory card
Color SpacesRGB, AdobeRGB
Still Image ModeJPEG (Standard, Fine), RAW, RAW+JPEG
Still Image Size 169L size: 4912 x 2760 (14M) M size: 3568 x 2000 (7.1M) S size: 2448 x 1376 (3.4M)
Still Image Size 32L size: 4912 x 3264 (16M) M size: 3568 x 2368 (8.4M) S size: 2448 x 1624 (4M)
Panorama Still Image SizeHorizontal Wide: 12,416 x 1,856 (23M) Horizontal Std.: 8,192 x 1,856 (15M) Vertical Wide: 2,160 x 5,536 (12M) Vertical Std.: 2,160 x 3,872 (8.4M) 3D Sweep Panorama: Horizontal Wide: 7152 X 1080 (7.7M) Horizontal Std.: 4912 X 1080 (5.3M) 16:9: 1920 X 1080 (2.1M)
Video FormatAVCHD / MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC (H.264))
Video ModeAVCHD: 1920 x 1080/ 60i (59.94i Interlace recording, 29.97 progressive image sensor output) Approx. 17Mbps (Average bit-rate) MP4 HD: 1440 x 1080/ 30p (29.97 Progressive) Approx. 12Mbps (Average bit-rate) MP4 VGA: 640 x 480/ 30p (29.97 Progressive) Approx. 3Mbps (Average bit-rate)
Video Resolution1920x1080/60i (59.94i, 29.97p sensor output)
Video SignalNTSC color, EIA standards
Audio FormatStereo Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC
Microphone/SpeakerBuilt-in Stereo Microphone
Supplied SoftwarePMB (Picture Motion Browser) 5.3.01 Image Data Converter SR 3.2 Image Data Lightbox SR 2.2
Operating System CompatibilityWindows XP SP3 (64-bit and Starter Editions are not supported, Windows Image Mastering API(IMAPI)Ver.2.0 or later is required to use the function for creating discs.) Windows Vista SP2 (Starter Edition is not supported) Windows 7; Mac OS X(v10.4-10.6) (Image Data Converter & Image Data Lightbox only, PMB is not Mac compatible)
LCD Type3"TFT Xtra Fine LCD w/TruBlack (921,600 pixels)2
Angle Adjustment180 degrees from the camera back, leftward rotation in 270 degrees with LCD monitor facing forward
Brightness ControlAuto/Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2)/Sunny Weather
Coverage100%
Live ViewContinuous Live View (LCD/EVF Auto, selectable)
Real-time image adjustment displayReflects: exposure compensation, white balance, creative style
HistogramYes (On/off)
Grid DisplayYes (On/off)
CustomizationGrid, Histogram display, Digital Level Gauge, Grid Line, Magnified display for playback
Microphone InputYes
Accessory ShoeYes (Alpha)
BRAVIA SyncYes, via HDMI with compatible BRAVIA HDTV
DVDirectYes, via USB
HD OutputHDMI (TypeC mini)
Memory Card SlotDual memory card slot: - Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo media - SD, SDHC and SDXC memory card
PhotoTV HDYes, with BRAVIA Sync enabled HDTV and HDMI cable
USB Port(s)USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage, PTP)
Burst BufferJPEG Standard (39 shots) JPEG Fine (35 shots) RAW (20 shots) RAW+JPEG (20 shots)
Continuous Shooting SpeedContinuous (up to 6fps) Speed Priority (10fps)
Drive ModeSingle-shot, Continuous shooting (Hi/Lo selectable), Self-timer (10/2 sec delay selectable), Remote commander (RMT-DSLR1 Sold Separately)
Flash Sync Speed1/160 seconds
Self-timer2-sec. or 10-sec. delay,
Shutter Speeds1/4000 to 30 seconds, bulb
Shutter TypeElectronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane shutter
Flash Compensation+/-2EV in 0.3EV steps
Flash Coverage18mm (focal-length printed on the lens body)
Recycling TimeApprox. 4 sec.
Flash Bracketing3 exposures in 0.3/0.7 EV steps
Flash Metering SystemADI, Pre-flash TTL
Flash ModesFlash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Hi-speed sync., Red-eye reduction (on/off selectable for Autoflash and fill-flash mode), Wireless
Flash TypeBuilt-in, Pop-up Auto
Guide Number10 (in meters at ISO100)
Battery TypeInfoLitium NP-FW50 (7.2V)
Lens Dimensions (Max. Dia x Length)2-3/4 x 2-3/4in / 69.5 x 69mm
Dimensions (Approx.) (W x H x D)Approx. 4-7/8 x 3-5/8 x 3-1/3in / 124.4 x 92 x 84.7mm excl grip & lens mount
Lens Weight7-4/8 oz (210g)
Weight (Approx.)Approx. 15.27oz / 433g (excl battery, lens & media)
Approx. 17.35oz / 492g (w/battery & media)
  

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