Sony SLT-A77 - Câmera Digital DSLR com Kit de Lente de 16-50mm

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I bought a Sony nex 7 from b&h photo. The nex 7 got great reviews, but the auto focus is just horrible. I tried every setting and just could not believe they gave it such a great review. The said the nex 7 and a77 was a tie. I returned it to b&h and they were great. I got the a77 this is the best camera out there. Don't waste your money on that nex system. People are buying the lea2 adapter to use alpha lenses, but you lose image stabilization and lenses will only work at 3.5 or higher. So your 2.8 or prime lens is no good. Image stabilization is built into the a77 so all your lenses including old and prime have it. Get the a77 the nex 7 is small but can't focus on anything. Contrast autofocus is horribl

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I really love the camera!! The 16-50 mm lens is awesome too!! Love the Auto+ when in a hurry and cant get the settings just right. I use it for newborn, babies and children photography! The only thing I would change is the movie button being beside where the screen tilt is, I hit if every time I need to bring the LCD out.

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I'm using it for shooting ads and fashion shows.
Great performance! Great new features!
I'm in love with it

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I've only had a couple weeks to experiment with this camera, but there's a lot to love.

Build and Quality:
This camera is actually lighter than I thought it would be, though the 16-50 adds some weight. As a pair, it's very well balanced. Build quality is fantastic and I like having a weather-sealed combo.

Button Layout:
I'm most excited about the control that the button scheme affords me. I don't have to go digging around in the menu. There are two control dials, AF/MF toggle, a joystick, dedicated ISO and WB. And I got used to it pretty quickly.

Electronic Viewfinder:
I previously had an A55, so I'm pretty well accustomed to the EVF. Now, with focus peaking on the A77, the EVF has really proven itself to be useful. I haven't used this in very bright sunlight so I can't speak to that, but I really think the pros outweigh the cons for me.

Image Quality:
The image quality is fantastic, though the massive RAWs are taxing my iMac and Lightroom a bit. For low light, the A77 is definitely not on the level of Canon and Nikon, but it's certainly not terrible and is not an issue for me. I have printed some large samples and the printed output looks better than on screen.

16-50 lens:
This lens is rock solid and has performed very well in terms of sharpness and color. AF is quick. I have not evaluated the AF noise on video, but with focus peaking I'll likely shoot video in manual focus most of the time anyway. I'm about to sell my beloved Tamron 17-50/2.8 to recoup some of my funds... that's how much I love this lens.

Battery Life:
Not very good. The EVF drains the battery pretty fast. Expect to buy some backup batteries.

Overall, this camera is a pleasure to use and I'm very happy with it. I like how Sony is innovating and I'm happy to be along for the ride.

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I was ready to buy a Canon 7D last summer, when I saw that the Alpha 77 was 'about to be released'. Since then, I waited and waited as the availability got pushed back time after time.

I finally got it in late April and very happy I waited- the technology is amazing. It is literally impossible to take a bad photo. As an old Minolta faithful (first camera was an SRT 101b), it was a bonus to see that even my old manual lenses could work with a simple adaptor.

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I use this camera for documentary photography and video production. I used a Panasonic GH1 and GH2 for this purpose in the past, as well as a SONY NEX-5N, but the A77 is a better fit for me. The camera is certainly larger, but the controls are well placed and I personally like the joystick navigation. The image quality is superb from my experience, although I generally don't shoot past ISO 800. The autofocus in video mode is ideal for fast moving subjects (animals), although it is not available in manual mode. For most of my video work, I keep it on manual focus anyway and use the focus peaking functionality. The key selling points for me were the weather/dust sealing, the fact that the camera does not overheat in the video mode (like the NEX series), the amazing tilt/swivel screen, 1080 @ 24p and 60p, and the weather-sealed 16-50mm 2.8 lens (superb). Oh yeah, the OLED viewfinder is amazing (I also use the external one for the NEX). For all of the criticism that Sony gets, I think they make innovative cameras and I currently don't see a product from another manufacturer that would be better fit for my needs (we'll wait until September and see if the Canon 7D mkII is out by then, as well as the Panny GH3).

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I purchased this camera to upgrade to a semi-pro camera, comparable to Canon's 7D, from an entry level Sony a330. The upgrades that this camera offers are what I was looking for. More FPS, extra focus points, and the higher MP. The extra features are icing on the cake. The lens that comes with the camera is very nice. It doesn't seem to be your ordinary kit lens.

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Only problem was the pan shooting. I was either too fast or too slow in panning. Found it difficult to get the right speed.Other then that I feel I did the right thing in purchasing the A77. Looking forward to many years of enjoyment.

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Moved from Sony DSLR-a500
(I wont bore you with the details you've likely read more then enough times)
I'm not really a pro, semi-pro at best. I'm a cosplay photographer and I've been waiting for this camera before it was announced, I thought this when I held the a55 and was too uncomfortable. Not only does the a77 fit my hands better, but the extra(customization) buttons and two dials is a great addition.

With the a500's OVF, I had issues sometimes with not getting a perfect focus when using MF and it would ruin the shot entirely, so I was used to using live view, with that, I thought the EVF wouldn't even be an issue, but after just a short time, I find myself using EVF more and more.

One important thing I must note is that firmware "ver. 1.05" is a MUST(current firmware version), a requirement to say the least. It repairs many issues from previous versions, which sadly, anything from "ver. 1.04" and before makes it feel like it was still in a beta phase.

I cant say too much about the image quality since I've only done some short field tests, but so far, it's not the best I've seen, but that doesn't mean it's not amazing, there's a clear difference between RAW and JPEG, and each has it's ups and downs. I'm sure everyone knows about the infamous high noise issue(I rarely even go past 3200 personally), but the best counter to that which I am loving, is the Multi-frame noise reduction(which makes handheld twilight useless I have to say) that fires several shots and merges them into one presentable image, only downside to that is that it can only be used in JPEG mode.

The 16-50mm lens is a complement to the a77, it's very fast to focus (SSM of course) which is great for action shots combined with the 12fps, and is made for videography since it focuses so quietly.

Now for the downside.
The first problem I had with this, was the lens. Amazing as it was, it was a bit heavy, being that it weighted as much as the body itself, at first I didn't really notice it, but after a few hours holding with one hand(I wrap the strap around my arm, not my neck), I started to feel the weight difference. After I snapped in my 50mm F/1.4, it was like taking taking a few pounds off my arm(about 7lbs to be exact).

Another set back was the battery life, I cringed when I read that the average battery life was between 450-550, but after taking 500 shots on about 30% battery(GPS off, no flash, switched between EVF and LV now and then, MFNR used about 30 times, total time used about 4hrs), my worries were gone but not entirely, coming from the a500, this was still low, I recommend a 2nd battery if you're going to be out all day.

Then finally, the most unbearable thing for me personally, is the buffer time, the 12fps will only be good for that 1 second, after that, you'll be shooting 1-2fps at best if you keep going, every counter I could think of came with came with no good results other then "it's a little better", even at settings on JPEG standard, 5MP using continuous fire(not 12fps), the buffer was painful, esp coming from the a500, used a MSPD-HG HX 60MB/s memory card.
Speaking of memory cards, though it can take a MSPD and SD, it only has one slot for both.

Personally, it's a great move from the a500, the pros outweighed the cons immensely, this camera opens a new world for me in action photography and hi-res videography.

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I had the a55 but viewfinder a bit too small, and the overheating issue was a pain. Now I have the A77 and I love it! Works very well and silently focusses with the kit lens, which is very very sharp. Good range, and the smart teleconverter is super useful, giving 1.4 and 2x range with 12 and 6 megapixel crops in camera and in the viewfinder. Sure the resolution is lower but if you don't want to cart two lenses around it gives you the feel and most of the effect of and extra 50mm stretch. Plus it then uses the sharpest mid section of the lens field. Brilliant!
High ISO not as good as the competition in noise control but not a big deal for most applications, especially as the steady shot built in allows more latitude, and the multi frame NR works fantastically for evening landscapes. and architecture.
Electronic viewfinder is excellent, and huge. Focus peak highlighting is particularly useful, especially for video. 60fps progressive AVCHD looks totally stunning.
Love the handling, except movie switch a little hard to reach. Strap is super uncomfortable so price in an immediate upgrade to that...
Major drawback is being tied to either PAL or NTSC but if this is not an issue, go for it. Sony need to pay attention to customers who TRAVEL and stop treating us all like we should stay home and only watch on our own TV.

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With this camera photography became my hobby.The most useful to me is shooting at 12 frames per second.

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great for kids sports
closeups and action shots
great lens with crisp focus

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I just got this camera and I have taken a couple hundred pics with it and I am extremely happy with it. I am a gadget guy but not a camera pro so I was a little intimidated. But the camera is actually easy to learn and it tells you what to do, the colors are spectacular and the focus is always spot on. I love the auto focus it always seem to know what you want to focus on and its fast. I am a little disappointed with the clarity of the pics when you blow them up but supposedly you need to shoot with RAW in order to get all those megapixels and I have not done that yet. The pictures though have just been fantastic, I gotta say they made me look like a camera pro. The viewfinder on this camera is just wowser,,,, its so bright and clear and easy to see. In previous cameras I often used the lcd but for some reason I find myself using the viewfinder more in this camera even though it has a huge and articulating lcd,,,, I dont know why but the viewfinder just seems to frame the shots so well I love it and its electronic too ,,, amazing technology. If you're not a pro, don't be intimidated by this camera, the controls are very easy to use and it feels like hunk of solid steel in your hand although not too heavy, just right in my mind. The battery life is a little low and you might get an extra battery or even the battery grip which really gives you a hunk of camera to carry around but its great looking and makes everyone look at you like your a pro. I love the camera and the 16x50 lens is just awesome and maybe all you need for 90% of your shots.

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It was a hard decision to switch from Canon 60D system to Sony a77. I don't regret it. "Made in Thailand" bother my in the beginning but I get use to it.I love it.

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More options then a point and shoot novice needs, yet full of options available to the professionals within us all!

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Just what I wanted!!! fantastic!!!!!!!

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The video is amazing with this camera. The autofocus is excellent.

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Excellent camera for beginners,amateurs, enthusiast, and pros. takes wonderful pictures and videos. This camera is an all-in-one package. Resolution (24mp) is amazing, excellent features, video autofocus, EVF is out of this world.

I bought this camera mainly for videos and its 12fps burst rate. But this camera offers more than that and I love it. So no matter who you are or what you do, you will surely love this camera. You gotta try it to beleive it.

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It's an amazing camera. I am still learning to use it properly but the camera and lens combine to create great photos. It's an upgrade from a Sony Alpha 100 which I loved and used extensively. The A77 just dazzles. I bought the 70-200 f2.8 Sony and the 100mm macro f2.8 to go with the new camera. I have not been disappointed at all. I can't wait to really test it out when the flowers start blooming and the landscape turns green.

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I've been through all the major brands (except the really expensive stuff like Leica, Hassy, etc) and Sony is almost right up there with the Canon and Nikon crowd.

Bought the A77 and kit lens for a few reasons:

1) Sony's innovative shooting modes. sure, they're mostly JPEG-only, but they're pretty darn cool. Sony also has great color profiles for their JPEGs, and many times what the camera gives in a JPEG is better than what I can do with RAW.

2) Articulating screen - it's great! No other manufacturer puts a nice articulating screen on their pro-sumer bodies like Sony does. Canon makes you step down to the 60D, whereas Nikon makes you get one of their really bare-bones bodies to get one.

3) Great ergonomics. I'd call Sony second only behind Pentax for sheer ergonomics. Sorry Canon and Nikon, you guys are behind in this area.

4) Super kit lens - the Sony 16-50 is a great lens. Very, very well-made, sharp as a tack wide open and only gets better. The bokeh isn't the creamiest in the world ,but neither is it nervous either. Focuses very fast, absolutely silent in video focusing, and is a pleasure to work with.

The only things I wish Sony would improve:

1) LENSES! We need more of them!

2) The power-on or "ready time" of the A77 needs work, because it takes too long to power up (like 3 seconds from OFF, or 2 from standby).

3) Similarly, the camera's interface also lags slightly - this is very perplexing.

Overall, I feel I made a good choice. Images are vibrant and have loads of resolution. Great camera.