Sony Alpha A55V Digital Camera and 18-250mm Lens Bundle

Sony presents the Alpha A55V Digital Camera and 18-250mm Lens Bundle. Opposed to purchasing both items separately, the bundle provides you with a noticeable savings. You'll get both an impressive camera body and a noteworthy zoom lens. The lens goes from super wide-angle to a respectable telephoto length for shooting in most any situation - making it a great all-around lens to have on hand, especially for those just starting out.

The A55V is a 16.2Mp camera body that is chock-full of numerous features. Aside from a large 16.2Mp APS-C CMOS sensor, the A55V also has Sony's Translucent Mirror Technology working for it. This technology directs light at the image sensor and the Phase Detection AF sensor at the same time. This, and the fact that there's no mirror moving about in the camera, means that you can shoot and focus simultaneously - making fast, 10 fps shooting, the norm.

In addition to capturing beautiful still images, the A55V, like any good DSLR worth its salt these days, also captures 1080i HD video. Some highlights of the HD video feature include 60i capture, Live View, and multiple recording modes to tailor each file to suit your needs. The A55V also features built-in GPS for geo-tagging of your photos. Map exactly where you take each shot for sharing online with friends or simply for archiving purposes. Among the multiple other features of the A55V some of the stand-out selling points include a tilt/swivel 3.0" LCD screen and an electronic viewfinder. The camera also boasts 3D Sweep Panorama, 15-point auto focus, and 1200-Zone exposure metering.

The 18-250mm Zoom Lens has 16 elements in 13 groups and ED glass for flare reduction. The internal focusing system provides quick focus without changing the overall length of the lens - making it both convenient and easy to transport and work with. A zoom lens of this range is ideal for shooting in most any situation. Those planning to shoot in an array of settings will find the 18-250 to be a solid choice, allowing them to capture everything from the extremely tight closeup to far-off vistas.