Sony Câmera Digital Alpha DSLR-SLT-A55

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  • Fab# SLT-A55V

Características de produto em destaque

  • Alta Resolução de 16.2MP
  • Espelho Translúcido para Foco Rápido
  • GPS integrado
  • Tela LCD de 3 polegadas inclinável de 921 mil pontos
  • Vídeo Full HD 1080/60i
  • Modo 3D Sweep Panorama
  • AF Rápido para Captura de Filme Full HD
  • Disparo Contínuo de 10 Quadros por Segundo
  • Sensibilidade ISO até 12800
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If you like to live on the edge, this Sony Alpha DSLR-SLT-A55 Digital Camera (Body Only) will take you to the leading edge of DSLR technology, with the first-ever translucent mirror design. For the first time, 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.

That's not all the A55 has to offer, though. It's got 16.2MP of high resolution captured on an  APS-C size HD CMOS image sensor,  built-in GPS that records the location and time of every shot you take and lets you view your images on a map (with compatible computer and Internet applications), an incredibly sharp, bright 3" tiltable LCD screen with 921,000 dots,  built-in flash,  full HD 1080/60i video, a fabulous 3D panorama mode that combines 3 pictures into a 3D image, and up to 10 frames per second continuous shooting. 

With the image stabilization, Hand-held Night Shot mode, Multi-frame NR mode (which takes 6 photos in rapid succession and uses the best data from each to create 1 stunning picture), and sensitivity up to ISO 25600, you won't ever have to miss a picture due to darkness again.

Face Detection recognizes faces and optimizes exposure and focus for them, Smile Shutter takes the picture only when it detects the subject smiling. There's also an automatic HDR mode which take 3 photos of a high-contrast situation, and melds the highlight, shadow and mid-tone data together to create 1 optimal photo. Of course the A55 also has creative modes such as Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, B/W (Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness adjustable in +/-3 steps), Macro, Sports Action, Night Portrait, and many more. 

Resolução de 16.2 Megapixels
Você terá detalhes incríveis e ampliações maravilhosas. Graças ao tamanho de sensor APS-C de 16.2 megapixels e tecnologia Sony Exmor APS HD CMOS, a câmera obtém alta resolução sem prejuízo em situações de pouca luz.
Tecnologia de Espelho Translúcido
Outras DSLRs podem fotografar. OU podem focalizar com a velocidade e precisão do AF de Detecção de Fase. Não podem fazer as duas coisas ao mesmo tempo. A SLT-A55 é a primeira DSLR com Tecnologia de Espelho Translúcido que dirige a luz para o sensor de imagem e o sensor de AF de Detecção de Fase simultaneamente.
GPS Integrado
Um receiver de GPS integrado grava o local e a hora de cada foto que você tira e permite ver suas imagens em um mapa com um computador compatível e aplicativos de Internet, de modo que você pode lembrar onde tirou suas fotos favoritas.
Filmes Full HD 1080/60i
Esta é uma das poucas DSLRS com Full HD 1080/60i, exatamente a mesma resolução e taxa de quadros que a maioria dos canais HDTV a cabo. Ela grava no formato AVCHD 1080/60i, 1080/30p de alta definição no formato MP4 ideal para PC e 480/30p de definição padrão no formato MP4.
Disparo Contínuo de 10 Quadros por Segundo
O espelho translúcido facilita capturar o chute a gol decisivo ou seu bebê sorrindo. A câmera Sony SLT-A55 tira fotos de 16.2 MP de resolução a até 10 qps enquanto mantém autofoco contínuo e exposição automática.
AF Rápido para Captura de Filme Full HD
Quando a maioria de DSLRs grava vídeo, seu AF de Contraste é lento e "caça" visivelmente foco. O Quick AF Full HD Movie mantém a mesma Detecção de Fase precisa usada em fotos. É uma vantagem decisiva para rastrear assuntos em movimento rápido e um grande benefício da Tecnologia de Espelho Translúcido.
Sensor de Imagem CMOS HD Tamanho APS-C
Com 19.5 vezes a área de um sensor de imagem de camcorder típico, o APS-C faz a diferença entre vídeo de aparência amadora e profissional, oferece uma combinação excepcional de alta resolução, alta sensibilidade e lindos fundos fora de foco.
Redução de Ruído Multiquadro
Experimente incrível captura em pouca luz sem um flash. A câmera captura seis imagens em uma fração de um segundo. Combinando os dados de todas as seis, ela cria uma única imagem com redução de ruído equivalente a dois pontos adicionais de sensibilidade ISO. A sensibilidade é selecionável até ISO 25600. (Recomendada para assuntos estáticos.)
Tecnologia Exmor da Sony
Sensores de imagem convencionais usam apenas um punhado de conversores de analógico para digital (A/D), o que pode reduzir a velocidade. O sensor Exmor oferece mais de 4.000 conversores A/D de coluna paralela. Isso ajuda a permitir disparo contínuo a até 7 quadros por segundo.
Foto Noturna com a Câmera na Mão
Consiga fotos noturnas mais limpas e nítidas - além da capacidade de câmeras tradicionais - sem usar um flash ou um tripé. A câmera captura seis imagens em uma fração de um segundo. Combinando os dados com algoritmos separados para partes estáticas e móveis da imagem é possível reduzir tremido, minimizar ruído e exibir detalhes extraordinários.
Câmera Integrada HDR Automática
Captura uma maior faixa dinâmica de cena do que uma única exposição comporta - e uma faixa maior do que de filme fotográfico. Combina o melhor detalhe de altas luzes de uma foto, os melhores tons médios de uma segunda e os melhores detalhes de sombra de uma terceira para uma foto impressionante. Captura em uma fração de segundo. (Recomendada para assuntos estáticos.)
Modo 3D Sweep Panorama
Capture vastas paisagens e fotos 16:9 em espetacular 3D. Enquanto cobre o panorama, a câmera grava imagens separadas de olho direito e esquerdo que fazem as paisagens ganharem vida na sua televisão 3D. Grava nos formatos de arquivo JPEG e MPO.
Visor Eletrônico no Nível Ocular
O Visor Eletrônico Tru-finder (EVF) é super brilhante, fácil de ver com ampliação de 1.1x, ultranítido com 1,44 milhões de pontos (1.15 efetivo) e fornece 100% de cobertura de quadro. Preview de exposição e overlays informativos facilitam a operação.
Foco Automático de 15 Pontos
Para maximizar o valor da Tecnologia de Espelho Translúcido, a Sony incorpora AF de Detecção de Fase de grande satisfação. Três sensores cruzados maximizam a precisão.
Tela LCD de 3 polegadas Inclinação/Giratória
Incline para cima ou para baixo para enquadrar fotos em ângulo alto ou baixo que seriam de outro modo fotos de pura sorte. Incline e gire sob a câmera para autorretratos. Dobre-o na câmera com o LCD exposto para gravação ou protegido para viagem.
Live View com AF Rápido no Sensor Principal
Esta é a primeira DSLR a combinar o foco ótimo da Detecção de Fase com as imagens Live View de alta qualidade direto a partir do sensor principal. Isso é possibilitado pela Tecnologia de Espelho Translúcido da Sony. Você obtém imagens precisas de enquadramento de 100% no monitor de LCD ou no visor de nível ocular.
Vsor no Nível Ocular para Filmes HD
O visor de nível ocular é um dos motivos porque as pessoas adoram DSLRs. Mas aquele visor escurece sempre que você grava filmes HD. Até agora. A Sony SLT-A55 permite gravar filmes com a estabilidade adicional que você obtém segurando a câmera junto ao rosto e usando o visor de nível ocular para enquadrar cena e foco.
Tela LCD TruBlack de 921.000 Pontos
O monitor LCD Xtra Fine da Sony possui 921 mil pontos para excelente resolução. A tela TruBlack inclui uma camada de resina especial para suprimir reflexos internos e aumentar o contraste comparado com LCDs convencionais. O modo Clima Ensolarado aumenta ainda mais a visibilidade sob luz forte do sol.
Foco Automático com Detecção de Contraste
Enquanto a Detecção de Contraste AF frequentemente busca o foco correto, a Detecção de Fase AF sabe exatamente onde está o foco correto e vai direto para ele. A Sony SLT-A55 é a primeira câmera de consumidor a fornecer Detecção de Fase AF ao capturar filmes HD, assim como durante a captura de imagem, seja usando o visor ou o Live View no LCD.
Modo Sweep Panorâmica
Capture paisagens expansivas automaticamente. Aperte o obturador e faça o movimento na vertical ou na horizontal. A câmera faz o resto, capturando imagens de forma contínua e unindo-as. Até 23 MP de tamanho de imagem.
Live View com AF Rápido no Sensor Principal
Esta é a primeira DSLR a combinar o foco ótimo da Detecção de Fase com as imagens Live View de alta qualidade direto a partir do sensor principal. Isso é possibilitado pela Tecnologia de Espelho Translúcido da Sony. Você obtém imagens precisas de enquadramento de 100% no monitor de LCD ou no visor de nível ocular.
Sensibilidade ISO 12800
Fotos em pouca luz incrivelmente nítidas sem perder os detalhes, o que é possível por causa do sensor de imagem Exmor APS HD CMOS de baixo ruído e refinado processador de imagem BIONZ.
Visualização ao Vivo em LCD ou EVF
Você pode usar o monitor LCD e o Visor Eletrônico para compor fotos. Eles oferecem um preview preciso de balanço de branco, foco, profundidade de campo, exposição e 100% de precisão de enquadramento, além de exibições informativas na tela.
Modo AUTO+ (Auto Avançado)
Consiga fotos mais limpas e mais dinâmicas e menos fotos perdidas. Unificando e simplificando as tecnologias inteligentes da Sony, a câmera reconhece automaticamente o modo de cena correto e então dispara rapidamente e combina até seis fotos para produzir imagens com maior nitidez e excepcional faixa dinâmica usando tecnologia Auto HDR e menor ruído de imagem usando tecnologia de camadas com 6 fotos.
Efeito de Filme "Rack Focus" de Estilo Profissional
Uma marca dos filmes atuais é o efeito "rack focus", onde o cineasta alterna o foco entre o segundo plano e os assuntos no primeiro plano. Isso geralmente envolve planejamento cuidadoso, uma fita métrica e um membro de equipe dedicado para "puxar" o foco. Com a SLT-A55, você pode executar este efeito de estilo profissional simplesmente trocando a área AF selecionada dentro do quadro.
Guia de Ajuda
Fornece referência rápida para funções de câmera avançadas, ajudando a desenvolver sua confiança e habilidades como fotógrafo.
Estabilização SteadyShot INSIDE
A estabilização de imagem reduz o desfoque compensando o tremido da câmera. Típicos sistemas DSLR incluem estabilização de imagem apenas em lentes selecionadas. A estabilização de imagem SteadyShot INSIDE é integrada na própria câmera. Você vai reduzir o desfoque com todas as lentes a-mount, incluindo lentes zoom padrão de abertura grande angular e macro.
Processador de Imagem BIONZ
O cérebro da câmera é uma versão refinada do processador de imagem BIONZ da Sony. Sua redução de ruído de chroma oferece fotos de alta resolução e baixo ruído até em sensibilidade ISO 12800. Também permite 7 qps de gravação contínua com resolução total, modo Sweep Panorama e mais.
Medição de Exposição de 1200 Zonas
Lê a exposição diretamente do sensor de imagem principal. As opções de medição Multi, Central e Spot acomodam uma ampla gama de situações fotográficas.
Captura de Imagem RAW
Salve suas fotos como arquivos JPEG compactos ou arquivos RAW de altíssima qualidade ou ambos. As imagens são salvas em arquivos RAW antes de "de-mosaicing", balanço de branco, nitidez e aprimoramento de cor. Isso aumenta a flexibilidade para melhorar a imagem em seu PC.
Tecnologia de Obturador de Sorriso
Captura um sorriso no momento exato. Basta selecionar o modo Smile Shutter e a câmera tira a foto automaticamente. Você pode priorizar crianças ou adultos e ajustar a sensibilidade a sorrisos.
Tecnologia de Detecção de Rosto
A câmera pode detectar automaticamente até oito rostos individuais e ajustar foco, exposição, balanço de branco e flash para ajudar a oferecer imagens nítidas e adequadamente iluminadas de amigos e familiares. Ela pode priorizar crianças ou adultos.
Seis Ajustes Creative Style
Controle como a câmera processa suas imagens com seis estilos de acabamento: Padrão, Vivo, Retrato, Paisagem, Pôr do Sol e P&B. Você pode até fazer ajuste fino do contraste, saturação e nitidez de acordo com seu gosto pessoal.
Oito Modos de Seleção de Cena
Eles ajudam a conseguir a foto otimizando a câmera para situações específicas de fotografia. Escolha entre os modos Retrato, Ação Esportiva, Macro, Paisagem, Pôr do Sol, Visão Noturna, Retrato Noturno e Foto de Crepúsculo com as Mãos.
Tecnologia Antipoeira
A Tecnologia Antipoeira ajuda a manter o sensor CMOS limpo, resultando em fotos consistentemente mais claras. Primeiro um revestimento livre de estática no filtro passa-baixa do sensor ajuda a repelir a poeira. Depois a vibração desloca automaticamente a poeira para fora do sensor.
Saída HDMI para Visualização HD
Aproveite filmes HD e incríveis fotografias em uma HDTV compatível. A câmera inclui uma saída HDMI. Além disso, o sistema de Sincronismo BRAVIA funciona com HDTVs Sony BRAVIA compatíveis para você controlar a reprodução de câmera usando o remoto da televisão.
Flash Automático Ejetável Integrado
Para ajudar a fotografar de forma mais eficiente, o flash integrado ejeta automaticamente e dispara se necessário quando a câmera estiver configurada em alguns modos de seleção de cena. O flash integrado também dispara um flash acessório sem fio (vendido separadamente). Uma sapata integrada permite a expansão de opções de iluminação com uma gama de flashes acessórios (vendido separadamente).
Modos de Exposição P/A/S/M
A câmera oferece uma gama completa de controles desde o modo AUTO+ para iniciantes até P/A/S/M: Programa, Prioridade de Abertura, Prioridade de Obturador e Manual. Um alerta na tela ajuda a refinar suas habilidades, aumentar sua confiança e exercitar um maior controle criativo.
Até 330 Fotos por Carga de Bateria
Tire até 300 fotos com uma única carga com a bateria de longa duração Sony. O sistema de bateria InfoLITHIUM da Sony permite ver a porcentagem de carga restante, para você pode continuar a fotografar com confiança.
Slot para Dois Tipos de Mídia
Para compartilhamento e armazenamento conveniente e de ótima relação custo-benefício de suas imagens, a câmera aceita Memory Stick PRO Duo/Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo e mídia SD/SDHC/SDXC (recomenda-se Classe 4 ou superior). Requer cartão de memória.
Capacidade de Controle Remoto
Compatível com o Controle Remoto RMT-DSLR1, vendido separadamente.
Versáteis Exibições na Tela
Displays informativos no monitor LCD e visor eletrônico incluem medidor de nível digital, exibição gráfica de configurações de exposição.
Compatibilidade com PhotoTV HD
Otimiza televisores BRAVIA compatíveis para incrível exibição de fotografias digitais.
Exibição de Índice e Slide Show
Reveja rapidamente suas fotos usando visões de índice de 6 ou 12 quadros, ou como um slide show automático com efeito de fade-in/fade-out.
Imaging
Camera Type Digital SLR with Interchangeable lenses
Lens Mount Sony Alpha/ Minolta
Camera Format APS-C / (1.5x Crop Factor)
Resolution Effective Pixels: 16.2 Megapixels
16 MP: 4912 x 3264
Sensor Type / Size CMOS, 23.5 x 15.6 mm
File Formats Still Images: JPEG, RAW
Movies: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Audio: AAC
Memory Card Type Memory Stick Pro Duo
Memory Stick PRO HG-Duo
SD
SDHC
SDXC
Image Stabilization Optical
AV Recording
Video Recording Yes, NTSC
Aspect Ratio 3:2, 16:9
Focus Control
Focus Type Auto
Focus Mode Single-servo AF (S), Continuous-servo AF (C)
Autofocus Points 15
Viewfinder/Display
Viewfinder Type Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage 100%
Viewfinder Magnification Approx. 1.10x
Diopter Adjustment - 4 to +4 m
Display Screen 3" Rear Screen   LCD (921600)
Screen Coverage 100%
Live View Yes
Exposure Control
ISO Sensitivity 100-12800
Metering Method Spot metering, Center-weighted average metering, Multi-zone metering
Exposure Modes Modes: Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Programmed Auto, Shutter Priority
Compensation: -2 EV to +2 EV (in 0.3 EV steps)
White Balance Modes Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Kelvin, Manual, Shade
Flash
Built-in Flash Yes: Auto
Continuous Shooting Up to 10 fps
Performance
Self Timer 2 sec, 10 sec
Connectivity AV Output, USB 2.0
Software Requirements Windows: XP (SP3), Vista (SP2), 7
Mac: OS X 10.4 or later
Power
Battery 1x NP-FW50  Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
Operating/Storage Temperature 32 to 104 °F (0 to 40 °C)
Physical
Dimensions (WxHxD) 4.87 x 3.62 x 3.33" / 12.37 x 9.19 x 8.46 cm
Weight 15.27 oz / 433 g Camera body only

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Sony Alpha DSLR-SLT-A55 Digital Camera
 
4.6

(based on 75 reviews)

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97%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Good image quality (63)
  • Easy to use (61)
  • Fast / accurate auto-focus (61)
  • Large clear LCD (60)
  • Image stabilization (58)

Cons

  • Short battery life (34)
  • Poor in low light (4)

Best Uses

  • Travel (50)
  • Family photos (49)
  • Landscape/scenery (48)
  • Low light (42)
  • Sports/action (42)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Photo enthusiast (39), Semi-pro photographer (18), Casual photographer (12), Pro photographer (6)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (70), Yes (5)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Probably the best entry level DSLR /2010

Interesting technology and feature. I was waiting for camera like this for very long time. And Sony finally made one for me. I will be using it ~ 90% for HD Video and 10%...Read complete review

Interesting technology and feature. I was waiting for camera like this for very long time. And Sony finally made one for me. I will be using it ~ 90% for HD Video and 10% creative still pics. To compliment camera I got body only and Sony SAL-DT180250/3.5-6. Turns out to be great match! Now I need a 50mm/1.4 to cover low light conditions. And I'm all for quite long time. I set it to 16x9 size and to highest HD quality /AVCHD. And main use it to watch my pics/video on my 50" 1080 HDTV (16x9). Or, on the computer... I'm not printing 4x6 or even bigger pictures - this will be ridiculous anachronism. When I put together nice HD movie (report from my Hawaiian vacation), I make AVCH HD video and burn it on regular DVD. This disk is playable on Blue Ray player (standalone, or BR Drive in computer's). This is cheap way to share HD video in best quality. For stills, I just making data disk. Some complaining about camera overheating after 3-9 min of continuous use - of course! Sensor is huge - almost full frame. My 1/4" CX100 HD camcorder gets hot after 5 min of continuous use. And A55 is not a webcam and not a fully dedicated HD camcorder. You must understand what you are buying (or talking about). I think, that any person in right mind ,who buying this type of camera is perfectly understanding all advantages and getting it for creating home made HD video on level of creativity and QUALITY higher than an average $500 HD camcorder... And anyone who was at least read something about how home video should be done - will NEVER make video clips 3 min long. Golden rule of video, is to keep clips short, 3-5 sec expositions and up to 1 min in cases when you need to trace/follow something. Searching vimeo and youtube before buying this camera I saw horrible samples, some people can't even hold or point camera... Sad. I saw only one sample which is simply exemplary - see [@]. Now, THAT's how you need to use A55! (again - 16007274)A55 PRO's: - Great sensor (same size as in A33, just Sony squeezed more pixels in it)- Compact size.- Great AUTO+ mode- Great A/S/P modes and HDR feature.- In body Image Stabilization (basic, but works well)- Lens AF/Manual button on body.- Huge 3" AND 16x9 display - FINALLY!!! I'm already sick of these puny 4x3 displays. A55 CON's: - LOUD CLICK recorded on video clip after you stopped filming video. This was directly inherited from NEX5 which was and is one of the weirdest Sony creations. It was a defect then and was NOT fixed here!!!! What you are thinking Sony dudes?- Microphones are sooo basic quality, pointing sideways instead of forward, and totally NOT insulated! Super sloppy job, Sony. I will have to get external anyway - to get decent sound... but still!- "Fn" button should be moved somewhere else, basically it always is too close to the thumb rest. - LCD is folding ... down. This is not being creative, this is ridiculous, Sony. Many Facebook, Space book, My Face and egocentric members of other social networks will be not happy with this design. Because it will be quite difficult for them to take picture or video of themselves... :) I find it useful, only when LCD is not in the use, I can flip it backwards to protect screen. Strange, but looks like nothing prevents you to make LCD opening to the left side... I'm still VERY happy with the "rest" of the camera, just have to live with these "birthdefects". But because of them - 4 stars, Sony, for otherwise great camera.A55 (A33) is in the same "class" as Canon T2i and Canon 60D, just in my opinion, much more refined, simply better.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

Sony, you let me down.

I have owned a few Sony cameras over the years. Started with a Sony 505,707, and finally the Sony Alpha a100 and have been very happy with them all except this SLT-A55.
Whil...Read complete review

I have owned a few Sony cameras over the years. Started with a Sony 505,707, and finally the Sony Alpha a100 and have been very happy with them all except this SLT-A55.
While the SLT-A55 does take nice pictures and the features are great compared to a100, it appears the SLT-A55 has some issues with long exposures.
When shooting the camera in Auto or "normal" shooting situations it works great. This is not the most common shooting I do.
My main shooting is macro photography. This is where the camera let me down, twice. The first camera displayed camera error after almost every shot I took in manual mode with long exposures and high f-stops. The camera was replaced with a new one. While the second camera displayed the camera error far less than the first one, it still happens.
It appears that there is a design flaw with this camera.
Instead of trying a third time to see if I get one that works properly, I have requested a refund.... Sony you let me down.
I'll just have to continue shooting the old reliable a100.

A few other notes:
For a camera with a translucent mirror, what is all that clunking when you take a picture?

Liked the live view, wish the a100 had it. I believe the 505 had it, and the 707 did.

Like the ability to zoom into a section of the picture for precise focusing for macros, very useful.

GPS feature was going to very nice to remember where pictures were taken.

Did not get to play with the video ability of the camera.

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2.0

Unreliable, $300 repairs in 13 months

By drglenn

from Silver Spring, Maryland

About Me Photo Enthusiast

Pros

  • Easy To Use
  • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
  • Good Image Quality
  • Good Image Stabilization
  • Tilt /Swivel LCD

Cons

  • Reliability
  • Short Battery Life

Best Uses

  • Travel

Comments about Sony Alpha DSLR-SLT-A55 Digital Camera:

I purchased this camera for travel photos and liked it but Sony wants almost $300 for repairs just out of warranty. My earliest A100 lasted 6 years before the shutter malfunctioned and my A700, A900, 2nd A100 and A33 are still performing.I have questions about the robustness of the new technology as the A33 consistently overheats as well. I've wanted the A77 but now am reconsidering [*] At any rate, the camera was so much fun that I had my brother purchase it with the 18-250 package for my niece as I enjoyed the Tamron version, howeverif one needs to spend ~ half its cost in repairs after a year, it is no bargain and Sony was not the least bit apologetic about this.So, nice performer as the mags say but can't be relied upon as can the older tech.

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4.0

Great equipment.

By powerful imager

from sd, ca

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Pros

  • Easy To Use
  • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
  • Good Image Quality
  • Good Image Stabilization
  • High ISO Performance
  • Large Clear LCD
  • Tilt /Swivel LCD

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Family Photos
    • Indoors/Low Light
    • Sports/Action
    • Video

    Comments about Sony Alpha DSLR-SLT-A55 Digital Camera:

    Light, easy to compose, user friendly. Love it!!!

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    5.0

    Everything that I expected and more

    By Bryanmsr

    from Pittsburgh Pa.

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    Pros

    • Easy To Use
    • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
    • Fast Shutter Speed
    • Good Image Quality
    • Good Image Stabilization
    • High ISO Performance
    • Large Clear LCD
    • Quiet
    • Tilt /Swivel LCD

    Cons

    • Short Battery Life

    Best Uses

    • Family Photos
    • Indoors/Low Light
    • Landscape/Scenery
    • Sports/Action
    • Travel
    • Video
    • Weddings/Events
    • Wildlife photos

    Comments about Sony Alpha DSLR-SLT-A55 Digital Camera:

    Very easy to use. Great images! Super fast shutter, which is great for my sons football games. The best part is that my old Minolta Maxxum AF lenses and flash work perfectly. Love this camera!

    • Ease of Operation:
    • 10
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    • No

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    5.0

    YES, YES, YES!

    By Grizz

    from Conifer, Colorado

    About Me Semi-pro Photographer

    Pros

    • Easy To Use
    • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
    • Fast Shutter Speed
    • Good Image Quality
    • Good Image Stabilization
    • Large Clear LCD
    • Tilt /Swivel LCD

    Cons

    • Poor In Low Light
    • Short Battery Life

    Best Uses

    • Family Photos
    • Landscape/Scenery
    • Sports/Action
    • Travel
    • Wildlife photos

    Comments about Sony Alpha DSLR-SLT-A55 Digital Camera:

    I've had a Sony A-100 for 5 years and purchased the A-55 as an upgrade. I took both cameras into the deep woods of Colorado for fall colors and wow, I was not disappointed. I did not intend to use the A-55 as the main camera (I've only had it a few days), but after using it a little I was hooked and put away the A-100. Images were great with fantastic color even when shooting w/o tripod. Adjustment to the harsh light after a snow storm was amazing. Low light capture did not appear as good as the A-100 in the Auto mode, but I believe the photographer needs to work on that. Love the LED screen and the freedom it gives the photographer. The in-camera level indicator is a great plus. Yes the batteries don't last as long as one might expect, but they are not expensive so get a few extra for the bag. All in all a great camera, and great bang for for the buck. Looking forward to using the video feature and learning more about the camera itself.

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    • No

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    5.0

    Is there another camera I would like? NO

    By skywalker

    from BC Canada

    About Me Photo Enthusiast

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Use
    • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
    • Fast Shutter Speed
    • Good Image Quality
    • Good Image Stabilization
    • High ISO Performance
    • Large Clear LCD
    • Quiet
    • Tilt /Swivel LCD

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Family Photos
      • Indoors/Low Light
      • Landscape/Scenery
      • Sports/Action
      • Travel
      • Weddings/Events
      • Wildlife photos

      Comments about Sony Alpha DSLR-SLT-A55 Digital Camera:

      I use the camera for landscapes, shots of "the moment", animal pictures such as in horseback archery, people doing something.

      While the camera can do so many things, it is a well ordered instrument that makes its features accessible without a doubt.

      Don't know yet what I disagree with with respect to its operation. I hear that the battery power does not last that long. May be this is because the camera can do so many acrobatics. A spare battery will do.

      • Ease of Operation:
      • 8
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

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      5.0

      crazy camera,crazy speed

      By www.scphotograph.webs.com

      from jakarta

      About Me Pro Photographer

      Verified Reviewer

      Pros

      • Easy To Use
      • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
      • Fast Shutter Speed
      • Good Image Quality
      • Good Image Stabilization
      • High ISO Performance
      • Large Clear LCD
      • Tilt /Swivel LCD

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Family Photos
        • Indoors/Low Light
        • Landscape/Scenery
        • Sports/Action
        • Travel
        • Video
        • Weddings/Events
        • Wildlife photos

        Comments about Sony Alpha DSLR-SLT-A55 Digital Camera:

        form a small and lightweight camera, but the extraordinary results, beyond the capacity of other DSLR cameras, it uses a new brain, with a translucent mirror, so to speed in no doubt, the results are crazy, especially with large aperture lenses, try to f2.8, f2, f1.2, f0.95, bokeh is crazy, even in low light conditions the results are still bright, very mild one, particularly when hunting, not too heavy when paired with a 70-200 f2.8

        • Ease of Operation:
        • 8
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

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        5.0

        Excellent camera for video and stills

        By vi360

        from San Jose, CA

        About Me Pro Photographer

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
        • Good Image Quality
        • Good Image Stabilization
        • Large Clear LCD

        Cons

        • Short Battery Life

        Best Uses

        • Sports/Action
        • Travel
        • Video

        Comments about Sony Alpha DSLR-SLT-A55 Digital Camera:

        The most important features of this the Sony A55 is the auto-focus for video and fast continuous shooting speed. I prefer a larger body but the low weight is appreciated.

        • Ease of Operation:
        • 9
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        • No

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        4.0

        Nice camera, missing optical viewfinder

        By bmikle

        from New York, NY

        About Me Casual Photographer

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy To Use
        • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
        • Good Image Quality
        • Good Image Stabilization
        • GPS
        • High ISO Performance
        • Lightweight
        • Small

        Cons

        • No optical viewfinder

        Best Uses

        • Family Photos
        • Landscape/Scenery
        • Travel
        • Video

        Comments about Sony Alpha DSLR-SLT-A55 Digital Camera:

        The camera is really nice, provides excellent images, light and handful. I'm missing optical viewfinder, but it's still one of the best choices for casual photographers.I would recommend to buy Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 lens ([@]) instead of the kit one.

        • Ease of Operation:
        • 9
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        • No

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        5.0

        Amazing!

        By Dan F.

        from Omaha, NE

        About Me Semi-pro Photographer

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy To Use
        • Fast Shutter Speed
        • Good Image Quality
        • Large Clear LCD
        • Tilt /Swivel LCD

        Cons

        • Short Battery Life

        Best Uses

        • Family Photos
        • Sports/Action
        • Video

        Comments about Sony Alpha DSLR-SLT-A55 Digital Camera:

        I use this product for quick moving infants to catch that perfect moment. The speed of this camera is amazing. It takes remarkable video, and is very user friendly.

        • Ease of Operation:
        • 8
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        • No

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        4.0

        Awesome

        By gargel

        from North Canton, Ohio

        About Me Photo Enthusiast

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy To Use
        • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
        • Fast Shutter Speed
        • Good Image Quality
        • Good Image Stabilization
        • Large Clear LCD
        • Quiet
        • Tilt /Swivel LCD

        Cons

        • Grip little small

        Best Uses

        • Family Photos
        • Indoors/Low Light
        • Landscape/Scenery
        • Sports/Action
        • Travel
        • Video
        • Weddings/Events
        • Wildlife photos

        Comments about Sony Alpha DSLR-SLT-A55 Digital Camera:

        I bought the A55 to replace my A100K. The camera is great! I used it under the lights for football with the 70-300mm lense until the lights came on then switched to the Sigma 70-200mm. I could not be more pleased with my purchase.

        • Ease of Operation:
        • 8
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

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        5.0

        Great Camera

        By Grandpa D

        from Torrance, CA

        About Me Photo Enthusiast

        Pros

        • Easy To Use
        • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
        • Fast Shutter Speed
        • Good Image Quality
        • Good Image Stabilization
        • High ISO Performance
        • Large Clear LCD
        • Tilt /Swivel LCD

        Cons

        • Short Battery Life

        Best Uses

        • Landscape/Scenery
        • Sports/Action
        • Travel

        Comments about Sony Alpha DSLR-SLT-A55 Digital Camera:

        I use this camera for outdoor action shots of the Grand Kids. This camera gets me real close so when I put the shots into Photoshop I get great looking memory photo. Shooting in Raw and JPEG setting is a big plus. Can't wait to use it in Maine for the fall colors.
        Came from a Minolta D5 Went from 5 pix to 16.
        Haveing just one lens is a plus for me also 18-250
        is very handy no more lens changing.
        Thank you Sony

        • Ease of Operation:
        • 10
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

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        4.0

        Great DSLR camera.

        By Elly

        from nashville,tn

        About Me Photo Enthusiast

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy To Use
        • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
        • Fast Shutter Speed
        • Good Image Quality
        • Good Image Stabilization
        • High ISO Performance
        • Large Clear LCD
        • Quiet
        • Tilt /Swivel LCD

        Cons

        • Short video rec Time

        Best Uses

        • Family Photos
        • Indoors/Low Light
        • Landscape/Scenery
        • Sports/Action
        • Travel
        • Weddings/Events
        • Wildlife photos

        Comments about Sony Alpha DSLR-SLT-A55 Digital Camera:

        great picture and friendly option.

        I wish more longer video rec time.
        Ony you can take video 1m20s and shut power off automatically.
        Main chip got too hot quickly.

        But picture quality is great.
        I cant wait to see a77 coming.

        • Ease of Operation:
        • 8
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        • No

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        5.0

        The camera I was looking for

        By oph

        from Oslo, Norway

        About Me Casual Photographer

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy To Use
        • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
        • Good Image Stabilization
        • Large Clear LCD

        Cons

        • Short Battery Life

        Best Uses

        • Sports/Action
        • Travel
        • Video

        Comments about Sony Alpha DSLR-SLT-A55 Digital Camera:

        I have used the camera for three weeks on hollyday in California and it's easy to use and takes great poctures

        • Ease of Operation:
        • 8
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

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        4.0

        OK but...

        By Photoburger

        from Croton, ny

        About Me Semi-pro Photographer

        Verified Reviewer

        Pros

        • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
        • Fast Shutter Speed
        • Good Image Quality
        • Good Image Stabilization
        • High ISO Performance
        • Quiet
        • Size and weight
        • Tilt /Swivel LCD

        Cons

        • Auto bracketing
        • Short Battery Life

        Best Uses

        • Fine Art
        • Indoors/Low Light

        Comments about Sony Alpha DSLR-SLT-A55 Digital Camera:

        There are so many things I do like about this camera. I have owned many many Sonys from the A100 up. I chose the A55 because of the quality and the size it projected.
        But, the battery life really is poor compared to the A100, A700 etc.
        I shoot HDR but choose post production software not in camera HDR. The A55 only offers 3 exposures not 5 like the A700 does. This is a let down for me. I should have done more of my homework on my part but I did take the word of the salespeople who were ill-informed. Sorry guys you got it wrong!
        The swivel viewer is a real plus.
        It is a much lighter camera.
        I don't seem to have nay low light problems as others have had.
        As far as the video... I probably will never use it. I would have liked to have seen more options in the camera instead video such as a better battery or auto bracketing of 5 exposures.
        Why GPS? That's in my smart phone.

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        • No

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        5.0

        Great Camera

        By Nathan

        from Muskegon Mi

        About Me Semi-pro Photographer

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy To Use
        • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
        • Good Image Stabilization
        • Tilt /Swivel LCD

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Indoors/Low Light
          • Landscape/Scenery
          • Travel
          • Wildlife photos

          Comments about Sony Alpha DSLR-SLT-A55 Digital Camera:

          I bought this camera to replace a Minolta that I've had for 8 years. I'm very happy with it. The low light hand held and panorama settings are going to be used a lot.

          • Ease of Operation:
          • 10
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          • No

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          4.0

          Excellent next step in Sony cameras

          By John Z

          from Morgan Hill, CA

          About Me Photo Enthusiast

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Easy To Use
          • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
          • Fast Shutter Speed
          • Good Image Quality
          • High ISO Performance
          • Large Clear LCD
          • Tilt /Swivel LCD

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Landscape/Scenery
            • Sports/Action
            • Travel
            • Video
            • Wildlife photos

            Comments about Sony Alpha DSLR-SLT-A55 Digital Camera:

            This is a great camera.
            You can set it to auto, hand it to a stranger, and get a memory photo of yourself with confidence.
            The continuous advance mode is great for sports photography.
            The panorama mode gives me a completed photo that I formerly had to compose in PhotoShop.
            HD videos come in handy on vacation, to capyure the "feel" of the place.
            I like the articulating screen, which allows storage with the screen facing the camera body, and protected.

            • Ease of Operation:
            • 8
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            • No

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            5.0

            Great camera for beginners and experienc

            By Jhonkreml

            from Russia, Nizhniy Novgorod

            About Me Photo Enthusiast

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Easy To Use
            • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
            • Fast Shutter Speed
            • Good Image Quality
            • Good Image Stabilization
            • High ISO Performance
            • Large Clear LCD
            • Tilt /Swivel LCD

            Cons

            • Short Battery Life

            Best Uses

            • Family Photos
            • Sports/Action
            • Travel
            • Video
            • Weddings/Events
            • Wildlife photos

            Comments about Sony Alpha DSLR-SLT-A55 Digital Camera:

            This is my first SLR camera. Make great pictures and video.
            This camera lens I bought a Sony 35 01/08 DT.
            Pictures are better than the Canon 550D.
            Without a moment regretted my choice.
            Oh yes, it really is very fast. Focuses instantly, 10 frames per second.
            When focusing manually, when an object enters the focus on the screen lights up a green square, very helpful when shooting handheld video.

            • Ease of Operation:
            • 10
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            • No

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            4.0

            Great Cam

            By kandrani

            from Qatar

            About Me Pro Photographer

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Easy To Use

            Cons

            • Short Battery Life

            Best Uses

            • Family Photos

            Comments about Sony Alpha DSLR-SLT-A55 Digital Camera:

            Nice camera from Sony

            • Was this a gift?:
            • Yes

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            5.0

            Innovative technology

            By Shearwater

            from NE Ohio

            About Me Photo Enthusiast

            Verified Reviewer

            Pros

            • Easy To Use
            • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
            • Fast Shutter Speed
            • Good Image Quality
            • Good Image Stabilization
            • High ISO Performance
            • Large Clear LCD
            • Quiet
            • Tilt /Swivel LCD

            Cons

            • Short Battery Life

            Best Uses

              Comments about Sony Alpha DSLR-SLT-A55 Digital Camera:

              I mostly use this with a Sony 70-400 lens for wildlife photos. (For other photos I use the Sony A900.)

              I particularly appreciate the fast, accurate focusing and the possibilities of using high fps rates. It's light weight is another advantage.

              • Ease of Operation:
              • 7
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              • No

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              5.0

              Very innovative, yet very polished

              By ProfHankD

              from Lexington, KY

              About Me Semi-pro Photographer

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Better-than-optical EVF
              • Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus
              • High ISO Performance
              • Multi-shot HDR etc
              • Sensor steady shot
              • Tilt /Swivel LCD

              Cons

              • Video overheating

              Best Uses

              • Family Photos
              • High IQ general use
              • Indoors/Low Light
              • Landscape/Scenery
              • Sports/Action
              • Travel
              • Video
              • Weddings/Events
              • Wildlife photos

              Comments about Sony Alpha DSLR-SLT-A55 Digital Camera:

              Sony has been taking a very different path from Canon and Nikon. In some ways, it's annoying; for example, various simple user parameter adjustments and customization options are missing from the Sony A55. However, Sony has some unique tech, such as hand-held HDR using multi-shot alignment, and both the NEX and SLT models simply do things no CaNikon can.

              I use both the EVF and pivoting rear screen on my A55. The better-than-optical EVF allows bracing of the camera against one's face and is easier to view in sunlight and more discrete in darkness. I find the pivoting rear screen most useful with ultra-wide lenses and the camera positioned where I couldn't see the EVF -- or when shooting video.

              All my old Sony/Minolta AF mount lenses work, including my Sigma 10-20mm that is supposed to have problems with the A55. Focus is uniformly fast and accurate even during movie capture, although it sometimes chooses unwisely what to focus on. Adapted manual-focus lenses work great with "shoot without lens" enabled and magnified view: A mode and even multi-shot work.

              JPEG images are very clean, but a little flat -- probably due to Sony mapping a wider dynamic range, especially in DRO or HDR. They PP well. I have yet to find any ghosting from the "translucent" mirror, and I've been looking. In fact, the only IQ defect I've seen is a slight color balance shift between images in a sequence, and it's not really an issue.

              Problems? Only one: the sensor overheats in video capture very quickly. Does not damage the camera, but sometimes stops capture in as little as 5 minutes.

              Conclusion: this is a viable substitute for an HD camcorder, but it really shines as an example of what DSLRs should evolve into.

              • Ease of Operation:
              • 9
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              • No

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              Lenses

              Item Requerido: A lens is not included. Get the type of lens for the shot you need.

              Sony -  SAL-50F18 - Lente AF 50mm f/1.8 DT para SLRs Digitais Alpha e Minolta
              • Preço: $149.99
              • Desconto Instantâneo: -$25.00
              • Término da Oferta 3 MAR '12
              • Você Paga: $124.99
               

              Not compatible with 35mm or "full-frame" digital SLR cameras

              Batteries & Power

              Always keep a spare battery handy so you won't get caught without power.

              Sony -  NP-FW50 - Bateria Recarregável de Íons de Lítio (1080mAh)
              • Preço: $52.95
               
              Pearstone -  NP-FW50 - Bateria de Íons de Lítio (975mAh)
              • Preço: $24.95
               

              Not compatible with NEX-C3, NEX-5N, NEX-7 & SLT-A35

              Flash & Accessories

              Get a flash to add light to your picture.

              Sony -  HVL-F43AM Compact External Flash
              • Preço: $349.99
               
              Vello -  Cabo de Flash TTL Fora da Câmera para Série Sony Alpha - 3 pés (1m)
              • Preço: $16.95
               

              Slings & Straps

              Carry or wear your camera in comfort & style.

              OP/TECH USA -  Alça Clássica (Preta)
              • Preço: $17.95
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              • Bateria Recarregável (NP-FW50)
              • Bateria Recarregável (BC-VW1)
              • Alça de ombro
              • Capa de corpo
              • Cabo USB
              • CD-ROM
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