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Sony alpha SLT-A55VL Black SLR Digital Camera - Body Only

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Product Details of Sony alpha SLT-A55VL Black SLR Digital Camera - Body Only

Description

The Sony Alpha DSLR-SLT-A55 Digital Camera will take you to the leading edge of DSLR technology, with the translucent mirror design. A high-resolution live image preview with rapid, accurate phase detection autofocus is available at all times--via the LCD or the electronic viewfinder. This means that even moving objects stay in sharp focus at all times, whether you're shooting full HD video or stills.

Quick Glance

Memory Type: Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC)

LCD Screen Size: 3 in

Camera Type: Digital SLR Camera

Megapixels: 16.2 Megapixel

Image Stabilization: Optical

Lens Mount: Sony A

Weight: 15.27

Summary

Product Title: Sony alpha SLT-A55VL Black SLR Digital Camera - Body Only

Manufacturer: Sony

Power Score: 4.3 | 5 Reviews

Image Processor

Image Sensor: CMOS

Effective Megapixels: 16.2 Megapixel

Total Pixels: 16700000 cpi

Optics

Image Stabilization: Optical

Video Recording

Maximum Video Capture Resolution: 1920 x 1080

Image Stabilization: Optical

Lens Features

Camera Type: Digital SLR Camera

Lens Mount: Sony A

General Features

LCD Screen Size: 3 in

Interface Connection: HDMI, USB

Storage

Memory Card Support: Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC)

Other Features

LCD Screen Size: 3 in

Camera Body Only: Body Only

Image Stabilization: Optical

Maximum Video Capture Resolution: 1920 x 1080

Flash: Accessory Shoe, Built-in Flash

Interface Connection: HDMI, USB

Dimensions

Height: 3.62 in

Width: 4.90 in

Depth: 3.33 in

Weight: 15.27 oz

Physical Specifications

Weight: 15.27 oz

Warranty

Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited Warranty

More Info

URL: Manufacturer Link

General

Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited Warranty

URL: Manufacturer Link

Memory Card Support: Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC)

Height: 3.62 in

Width: 4.90 in

Depth: 3.33 in

Weight: 15.27 oz

Reference

Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited Warranty

URL: Manufacturer Link

Additional Specifications

Software Included: PMB (Picture Motion Browser) 5.3.01 Image Data Converter SR 3.2 Image Data Lightbox SR 2.2

Camera Modes: Scene Modes: Portrait Landscape Macro Sports action Sunset Night portrait Night View Handheld Twilight

Exposure Control: Auto Program Auto (P) Aperture Priority (A) Shutter-speed Priority (S) Manual (M)

Viewfinder Type: Electronic

White Balance Modes: Auto Daylight Shade Cloudy Incandescent Fluorescent Flash Setting the Color Temperature Custom

Product Series: A

Lens Construction: Not Applicable

Autofocus Points: 15

Maximum Image Resolution: 4912 x 3264

Maximum Frame Rate: 60 fps

Number of Batteries Support: 1

Battery Built-in: No

Battery Rechargeable: Yes

Battery Include: Yes

ISO Sensitivity: ISO 25600

Wide Angle: No

Minimum Diopter Adjustment: -4

Maximum Diopter Adjustment: 4

Longest Shutter Speed: 30 Second

Shortest Shutter Speed: 1/4000 Second

Built-in Flash: Yes

Focal Length (35mm Equivalent): Not Applicable

HD Movie Mode: Yes

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Reviews on Sony alpha SLT-A55VL Black SLR Digital Camera - Body Only

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6% Neutral (3)
4% Negative (1 or 2)

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  • 3.5
  cnet.com - Nov 16, 2010

Sony SLT-A55V (body only)

THE GOOD: Fast, especially for burst shooting; articulating display; relatively straightforward, streamlined interface; really nice virtual-level implementation. THE BAD: Poor battery life; limited manual video-capture controls. THE BOTTOM LINE: Expensive and probably a bit large for the typical point-and-shoot upgrader, the Sony Alpha SLT-A55V nevertheless delivers the performance and photo...

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  • 3.9
  productwiki.com - Feb 28, 2011

Sony Alpha SLT-A55 | Body Only

The Sony Alpha SLT-A55 (sibling to the Sony Alpha SLT-A33) is not technically a DSLR camera, however, its Single Lens Translucent (SLT) technology puts it into the same class of cameras. It has a full-time fast phase-detection AF which works in still image mode and movie shooting mode. It is built around a 16.2MP sensor that supports full HD video recording and ISO sensitivity up to 12,800. A...

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  • 4.5
  photographyblog.com - Feb 17, 2011

Sony A55 Review

The Sony A55 is a new kind of interchangeable lens camera, removing the optical viewfinder and moving mirror of a DSLR and replacing them with an electronic viewfinder and a fixed semi-translucent mirror. This combination allows the A55 to be smaller, lighter, faster and offer a better Live View experience than a comparably priced DSLR. Read our Sony A55 Review to find out if this is the future...

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  • 4.0
  testseek.com - Dec 14, 2010

Sony Alpha SLT-A55

Testseek.com has collected 72 expert reviews for Sony Alpha SLT-A55 and the average expert rating is 81 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Testseek.com to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.

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  • 4.0
  DCResource - Nov 30, -0001

DCRP Review: Sony Alpha SLT-A55

The Sony Alpha SLT-A55 uses a radically different translucent mirror design allows for super-fast autofocus in live view (and in movie mode) and a continuous shooting mode whose speeds are normally reserved for cameras costing thousands more. Add in very good photo quality, sensor-shift image stabilization, a rotating LCD, Full HD video recording, and a built-in GPS, and you've got a camera...

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