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Sony Alpha SLT-A55 DSLR Digital Camera w/18-55mm Lens & Deluxe Accessory Kit

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Sony Alpha SLT-A55 DSLR Digital Camera w/18-55mm Lens & Deluxe Accessory Kit
Key Features
  • 16.2MP High Resolution
  • Translucent Mirror for Fast Focus
  • 921K Dot 3" Tiltable LCD screen
  • 3x 18-55mm Lens (Equiv to 27-82.5mm)
When you purchase a new digital camera, there are usually a few items you need to round out the camera's included accessory package. With that in mind, B&H Photo has put together this Deluxe Accessory Kit to make your picture taking experience more enjoyable.
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Sony SLT-A55 Overview

When you purchase a new digital camera, there are usually a few items you need to round out the camera's included accessory package. With that in mind, B&H Photo has put together this Deluxe Accessory Kit to make your picture taking experience more enjoyable.

In addition to the standard accessory package that is included by the manufacturer with the Sony Alpha SLT-A55 DSLR Digital Camera with 18-55mm Lens, the Deluxe Accessory Kit includes a 16GB memory card, a spare rechargeable battery, a camera bag for transport and storage, a 55mm protection filter, a 55mm circular polarizing filter, a cap keeper, a wireless remote shutter release, an LCD screen protector, and a 3-Year SAGEMAX Warranty Plan from N.E.W. Customer Service Companies, Inc.

Sony SLT-A55 Specs

Camera Type
Digital SLR camera
Imaging
Resolution
16.2MP
Sensor
APS-C size Exmor CMOS sensor (23.5 X 15.6mm)
Processor
BIONZ image processor
Bit Depth
Not Specified by Manufacturer
File Formats
RAW
RAW+JPEG
JPEG Fine
JPEG Standard
File Size
16:9 : L size: 4912 x 2760 (14M)
M size: 3568 x 2000 (7.1M)
S size: 2448 x 1376 (3.4M)
3:2: L size: 4912 x 3264 (16M)
M size: 3568 x 2368 (8.4M)
S size: 2448 x 1624 (4M)
Color Filter
RGB primary color filters
Image Stabilization
SteadyShot INSIDE stabilization
Focusing Area
Wide, Spot, Local (15 local areas selectable)
Focus Type
TTL phase detection system
Number of Focusing Points
15 points
ISO
Auto: 100 - 1600; Selectable: 100 - 12800; Multi Frame NR (up to ISO 25600)
Focusing Sensitivity Range
-1 EV to +18 EV (at ISO 100 equivalent)
Focusing Modes
Single-shot AF, Automatic AF, Continuous AF, Manual Focus
Modes
Single-shot, Continuous shooting (Hi/Lo selectable), Self-timer (10/2 sec delay selectable), Remote commander (RMT-DSLR1 Sold Separately)
Tripod Mount
Yes, 1/4"-20
Conveniences
Anti-dust function : Charge protection coating on low pass filter and image-sensor shift mechanism
BRAVIA Sync: Via HDMI with compatible BRAVIA HDTV
Creative Style: Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, B/W(Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness adjustable in +/-3 steps)
Dynamic Range Optimizer: (Auto, Level 1-5, off)
Live View : Continuous Live View (LCD/EVF Auto, selectable)
Scene Mode(s): Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports action, Sunset, Night portrait, Night View, Handheld Twilight
Optics
Lens
Sony 3x DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 zoom lens
Filter Size
55mm
Zoom
3x 18-55mm (35mm equivalent 27-82.5mm)
Minimum Focus Distance
9.84" (0.25m)
Groups/Elements
7 groups, 8 elements (2 aspheric surface)
Length
2.75" (6.99 cm)
Diameter
2.75" (6.99 cm)
Lens Mount
Sony A-mount
Weight
7.5 oz (210g)
Shooting Controls
Shooting Modes
Auto (AUTO), Auto Advanced?AUTO+), Program Auto (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed priority (S), Manual (M), Sweep Panorama?2D/3D), Continuous Advance Priority AE
Metering
Advanced 1200-zone evaluative metering
Exposure Modes
Flash Off, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait
Scene Modes
Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports action, Sunset, Night portrait, Night View, Handheld Twilight
White Balance
Auto,Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Setting the color temperature, Custom
Mirror Lock-Up
No
Burst Capability
Continuous (up to 6fps)Speed Priority (10fps)
Self Timer
2-sec. or 10-sec. delay
Remote Control
Not specified by manufacturer
Flash
Built-inOptional:
HVL-F58AM External HVL-F42AM External HVL-F20AM External
Effective Flash Range
Not specified by manufacturer
External Flash Connection
Not specified by manufacturer
Dedicated Flash System
Not specified by manufacturer
Max Sync Speed
Not specified by manufacturer
Flash Exposure Compensation
±2EV (in 1/3 EV-stop increments)
Guide Number
10 (in meters at ISO 100)
Recycling Time
Approx. 4 sec
Built-in Memory
No
Memory Card Type
Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo media; SD, SDHC and SDXC memory card
A/V Recording
Recording Formats
AVCHD/MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC (H.264))
Video Recording
Yes, NTSC color, EIA standards
Video Resolution
1920x1080/60i (59.94i, 29.97p sensor output)
AVCHD: 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 Clip Length
Not specified by manufacturer
Audio Recording
Audio Format: Stereo Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, built-in stereo microphone
Viewfinder Type
0.46" Xtra Fine EVF (Electronic viewfinder) (1,440,000 pixels)
Viewfinder Display
Spherical Acute Matte Screen
Viewfinder Coverage
Field of View: 100%
Viewfinder Magnification
1.10x (with 50mm lens at infinity, -1m-1 )
Viewfinder Info
-4.0?+4.0m-1
Display
3" TFT Xtra Fine LCD (921,600 pixels)
Display Area
Coverage: 100%
LCD Information
Angle Adjustment : Yes 180 degrees from the camera back, leftward rotation in 270 degrees with LCD monitor facing forward
Brightness Control: Auto Brightness Control: 5 steps between -2 and +2/Sunny Weather
OS Compatibility
Windows 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)
Software
Supplied Software : PMB (Picture Motion Browser) 5.3.01 Image Data Converter SR 3.2 Image Data Lightbox SR 2.2
Ports
USB2.0 Hi-Speed (mass-storage, PTP)
Operating/Storage Temperature
Operating Temperature : 32-104° F (0-40 ° C)
Battery Type
Battery Type: InfoLitium NP-FW50 (7.2V)
Approx. 330 images with viewfinder, 380 images with LCD monitor
Base Dimensions (WxHxD)
4.87 x 3.62 x 3.33" (12.36 x 9.1 x 8.4 cm) (excluding protrusions)
Weight
Approx. 15.27 oz (433g) (without battery, memory card, accessories)

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