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Like its junior version – the new A35 – and similar A33 predecessor, the 16.2-megapixel A55 is classified by its maker as a single-lens translucent (SLT) camera, because, in a first of its kind, its internal mirror mechanism has been rendered see-throu...
Not essential, but fun, is a Sweep Panorama function borrowed from Cyber-shot compacts. More likely to be used regularly is the A55’s exposure-adjusting Auto HDR functionality, ably maintaining both shadow and highlight detail if shooting against a bri...
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Like its junior version – the new A35 – and similar A33 predecessor, the 16.2-megapixel A55 is classified by its maker as a single-lens translucent (SLT) camera, because, in a first of its kind, its internal mirror mechanism has been rendered see-throu...
10fps continuous shooting; built-in GPS for geo-tagging stills and video; lightweight for its class; fast and responsive...
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Not essential, but fun, is a Sweep Panorama function borrowed from Cyber-shot compacts. More likely to be used regularly is the A55's exposure-adjusting Auto HDR functionality, ably maintaining both shadow and highlight detail if shooting against a bright...
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T3.com Updated:
2013-04-01 04:59:14
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The 16.2 effective megapixel resolution Sony Alpha A55 camera is interesting. That's because, like the A33 model announced alongside it last year, recently upgraded in the A35, the internal mirror mechanism of the digital SLR has been made transluce...
Large and well labeled controls, Tilting LCD, High resolution EVF, Easier to shoot video on this than a standard DSLR, Swift and responsive, Easy to use, ISO12800 maximum light sensitivity for shooting in the near dark without flash...
Plastic-y feel to the build, Disappointing build for price tag...
A good alternative option for anyone who's formerly considered a digital SLR for video as much as (or more than) photography.
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digitalversus.com Updated:
2013-04-01 04:59:15
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There are two different HD video formats on the Alpha 55. The first, AVCHD, uses a 50i interlaced framerate with a 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution and a bitrate of 17 Mbps. That's the same compression used by Full HD camcorders, although they have been us...
27 mm wideangle, Rotating LCD screen, Microphone input, Autofocus follows subjet closely...
Video button in an awkward place, Average amounts of detail, No progressive zoom, Kit lens only has a 3x zoom, Average sensitivity...
The Alpha 55 represents another step in the merger of the camcorder and the stills camera with a very powerful autofocus in video mode. It's still very much a camera first and foremost, and using it for filming can take some getting used to...
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digicambuyer.co.uk Updated:
2013-04-01 04:59:16
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Introduced as Sony’s new single lens translucent (SLT) camera, the A55 smashes the mould of common DSLR design – in place of the traditional moveable mirror we find a fixed see-through mirror. Set to cause a stir, this revolutionary design allows 70% o...
Ignoring the shutter lag issues and dampened colours it produces, the A55 is a great piece of kit. It’s ideal for those looking to graduate from an entry-level DSLR Overall Our provides the latest photography news, reviews, previews, features and tec...
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Sony isn't one to be left behind when it comes to the latest crazes. Its NEX cameras were released earlier in the year in response to other manufacturer's compact mirrorless camera offerings. Now the company has moved to introduce a new genere of SLR-styl...
Fast live view AF system, Good features, Articulated screen, Good image quality...
Live view blackout after shooting, Fast memory cards are a must, Small buffer...
ForFast live view AF systemGood featuresArticulated screenGood image quality...
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gadgetshow.channel5.com Updated:
2013-04-01 04:59:17
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Sony's Alpha DSLR range offers a host of viable alternatives to more mainstream rivals from Canon and Nikon. The Sony Alpha SLT-A55 sits in the middle of the range, but it's not actually a proper DSLR. It does offer excellent quality and a decent range...
The Sony Alpha SLT-A55 is a fast camera – amazingly so at times. The main reason for this is the lack of movable mirrors inside the body. This means it's not a traditional DSLR – even though it features similar sensor technology and interchangeable lenses, and as a result you can capture up to 10 frames per second with the Sony Alpha SLT-A55. The lack of mirrors also allow the Sony Alpha SLT-A55...
On the downside, the lack of moving mirrors inside the Sony Alpha SLT-A55 mean that what you see isn't exactly what you get. Instead of seeing through the lens itself, the Sony Alpha SLT-A55 uses an electronic viewfinder (EVF). It's good, but it uses more battery life than a proper viewfinder, and it can never quite match up to DSLR rivals.
Overall, the Sony Alpha SLT-A55 is an impressive piece of kit. It's well made, offers a host of decent lenses, and is incredibly quick. It's good for shooting fast moving objects then, but you'll have to get used to the electronic viewfinder. Best offe...
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expertreviews.co.uk Updated:
2013-04-01 04:59:27
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Sony's A55 and A33 stand apart from normal digital SLRs, and also from interchangeable-lens compact cameras such as the company's NEX-5. Our A33 review explains how these two cameras’ translucent mirrors define many aspects of their behaviour. The A55...
Certainly different, but fast continuous performance is the only significant benefit...
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The first step in taking a photo is to point the camera in the right direction. But to know what that right direction is, you need a viewfinder. The problem with designing a viewfinder is that the lens on the camera is located in front of the image sen...
Nice feature set; Good picture quality...
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The Sony Alpha SLT-A55 holds its own against its competition thanks to its nice feature set and very good image quality. What sets it apart is its small size, ability to continuously autofocus while shooting video, and fast continuous shooting mode. If po...
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The A55 may look like just another addition to the Alpha SLR range, but inside there are big changes afoot. Instead of using a flip-up mirror to direct light either to the optical viewfinder or the sensor, it uses a fixed, translucent mirror to split inco...
A camera with great potential, but a host of niggling irritations put paid to its chances...
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Selected as Popular Photography's camera of the year for 2010, the A55 brings together the best features of traditional DSLRs, the electronic viewfinder found on interchangeable lens compacts and the revolutionary phase-detection autofocus that enables...
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Product Code: SLTA55V.CEH The new Sony Alpha SLT-A55 is an interchangable lens camera that looks a lot like a traditional SLR. But, like a lot of its competitors, it lets you switch between the rear LCD screen and a small electronic viewfinder locate...
The Sony Alpha SLT-A55 holds its own against its competition thanks to its nice feature set and very good image quality. What sets it apart is its small side, ability to continuously autofocus while shooting video, and fast continuous shooting mode. I...
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Tweet The Sony Alpha SLT-A55 is an SLT (Single Lens Translucent) camera rather than a traditional DSLR. With this impressive new technology the A55 is capable of shooting 10 frames per second while continually focusing, can shoot 1080i HD video and ev...
10 frames per second continuous focus burst shooting, GPS, great video autofocus...
Electronic Viewfinder won’t be for everyone, 16:9 ratio of LCD screen not ideal for stills shooting...
Not only does the A55 pack out its specification with 10fps continuous shooting, full-time phase detection live view, GPS, a 16.2MP sensor and a high-res, tilt-angle LCD… it delivers on all these promises in droves. The electronic viewfinder may not be...
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hereshow.ca Updated:
2013-04-01 04:59:44
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If you're considering a high-tech, multi-talented, high resolution DSLR, be sure to ask for a demo of the Sony Alpha a33 or a55 while comparison-shopping. Get a feel for the electronic viewfinder, but remember that it will take longer to become fully comfortable with this feature. Try the high-speed drive and Multi-Frame NR mode...
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dpexpert.com.au Updated:
2013-04-01 04:59:44
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This 16 megapixel APS-C sensor camera is different: it has a fixed mirror that is semi-transparent, letting 70 per cent of the light pass on to the image sensor and the other 30 per cent is reflected up to the auto focus sensor. This arrangement permi...
We loved the in-camera HDR function. Three shots are taken in rapid succession and then merged in the camera to produce an image that has better shadow and highlight detail than from a single exposure. Needless to say this only works with stationary su...
Electronic viewfinders are rubbish. But the high resolution swivelling LCD is excellent.
If we had to choose between this camera and a similarly priced conventional Sony DSLR we wouldn’t hesitate – conventional is better. However this choice is easy because we don’t make movies with our still cameras. If we did then we would look seriously...
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In Sony's about-to-be-released 16.2-megapixel SLT-A55V (which will be known as the A55) DSLR camera, the traditional SLR mirror is replaced with a semi-transparent pellicle mirror that is fixed in place instead of flipping up and down with each exposur...
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Photoradar.com Updated:
2013-04-01 04:59:57
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Sony isn't one to be left behind when it comes to the latest crazes. Its NEX cameras were released earlier in the year in response to other manufacturer's compact mirrorless camera offerings. Now the company has moved to introduce a new genere of SLR-s...
It would be very easy to dismiss this novel design as a gimmick, but for certain photographers it will provide a real advantage. Image quality is similar to contemporary conventional SLR cameras, but the size and weight of the A55 is much reduced, maki...
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If you have any misgivings about shooting video with a DSLR, it’s best to cast them aside now; while Sony’s Alpha A55 DSLR ($899 at Henry’s, with a 18-55mm lens) may be a great camera, it’s an even better video shooter too.Unlike previous models, Sony’...
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1400Good for moviesThe low-down: This 16 megapixel APS-C sensor camera is different: it has a fixed mirror that is semi-transparent, letting 70 per cent of the light pass on to the image sensor and the other 30 per cent is reflected up to the auto focus...
Like: We loved the incamera HDR function. Three shots are taken in rapid succession and then merged in the camera to produce an image that has better shadow and highlight detail than from a single exposure. Needless to say this only works with stationary...
Dislike: Electronic viewfinders are rubbish. But the high resolution swivelling LCD is excellent...
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Although the Alpha SLT-A55VL looks like a compact SLR camera, it isn't actually a SLR. This camera isn't a SLR essentially because it lacks an optical viewfinder and a moving mirror. Sony refers to the camera in fact as a single lens translucent (SLT)...
An innovative camera packing serious autofocus punch. It also offers decent image quality, a usable interface and great ergonomics...
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The Sony A55 is the next big step for Sony, which busted onto the scene with the A300 and A350 DSLRs almost 3 years go with their fast live view autofocus. The A55′s live view autofocus is a step above pretty much everything else on the market, includ...
As you have likely gathered by now, I think the Sony A55 is a great entry-level camera. Those who love the ability to frame photos using the live view display won’t find a more capable DSLR-type camera than the A55. And, if you are stepping up from a...
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Expert Review We have recently reviewed the , which is a Micro Four Third systems camera, trying to get DSLR-like quality at a much lower price. Now Sony has introduced yet another camera - SLT-A55V of the Alpha series supporting all Alpha-mount (A-...
Good image quality in low light too, fast continuous mode shooting speed, fast and accurate AF with tracking, live phase detection, large view in EVF, mechanical zoom and focusing rings, HDR bracketing, GPS, more compact than DSLRs, ergonomic...
Zoom ring locks up occasionally, Camera overheats while full HD video shooting and shuts down...
The Sony Alpha SLT-A55V is an excellent performer and the image quality does come near that of DSLRs. It gives you complete control over all the camera functions and the manual focus along with the manual zoom allows you to achieve some amazing results...
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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...
The Sony A55 turns conventional design on its head to provide what is in many ways a better user experience than traditional DSLRs can achieve, at a price point that Canon and Nikon must be worried about. If you can overcome your reservations about el...
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Sony’s A55 digital camera (along with its little brother, the A33) had a significant impact in 2010. They were lauded for their technology and gave Sony a notable presence in the sub-$1000 camera market, with the A55 at $849 and the A33 at $699 (kit pr...
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Sony has been in the spotlight recently for its NEX E-mount cameras for their unique design, features and primarily its good image quality. Fundamentally, the NEX-5 and NEX-3 cameras were like point and shoot cameras with large sensors had no viewfinde...
The Sony SLT-A55 ends up in a very awkward position. It’s a full-fledged DSLR-like camera but with an electronic viewfinder, which is isn’t what you expect from a camera that’s priced at Rs. 47,990.The Sony A55 looks like any other DSLR on the outside...
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No, that’s not a typo—the “T” in the acronym refers to the new mirror system in the Sony alpha a55 and stands for “translucent.” This setup, available in this camera and the new alpha a33, uses a fixed mirror system with a “half translucent mirror” t...
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The Sony Alpha SLT-A55 is the flagship of a unique pair of ILCs that use a translucent mirror to provide full-time continuous autofocus during video recording and at very fast burst-rates. This unique design lets this camera use phase-detection autofoc...
The Sony Alpha SLT-A55 is an innovative camera that provides a unique compromise between DSLRs and other SLDs. Most importantly, this camera closely matches the image quality and performance of modern entry-level DSLRs. Its translucent mirror also giv...
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The first step in taking a photo is to point the camera in the right direction. But to know what that right direction is, you need a viewfinder. The problem with designing a viewfinder is that the lens on the camera is located in front of the image sen...
Can autofocus while shooting video, Fast continuous shooting mode, Very good image quality, Inviewfinder level, Multishot noise reduction...
No program shift, Electronic viewfinder only...
Sony's first translucent-mirror camera offers impressive continuous-autofocus capabilities, an amazing burst mode, and excellent image quality to go along with its smaller size. The major tradeoff is the lack of a through-the-lens optical viewfinder...
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whatdigitalcamera.com Updated:
2013-04-01 04:59:29
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The first of two ‘SLT' cameras to be released, the Sony Alpha A55 really is something quite special. Unlike a DSLR, Sony's latest A55 creation uses translucent mirror technology that enables super-fast phase-detection AF during live view, plus
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Superfast continuous focus burst shooting, GPS, excellent 1080i HD movie autofocus...
Widescreen ratio LCD, EVF not for everyone...
Sony's new SLT technology is highly impressive and offers a cost-effective way to achieve super-fast autofocus with an impressive burst rate. Indeed this could be the first stepping-stone to the end of traditional DSLRs as we know them. Although the el...
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If you have any misgivings about shooting video with a DSLR, it’s best to cast them aside now; while Sony’s Alpha A55 DSLR ($899 at Henry’s, with a 18-55mm lens) may be a great camera, it’s an even better video shooter too.Unlike previous models, Sony’...
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about.com Updated:
2013-04-01 04:59:33
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The Bottom LineMy review of the Sony Alpha SLT-A55V DSLR camera can be summed up pretty easily: This is one of the best entry-level DSLR cameras currently available on the market. The Alpha SLT-A55V -- usually called the a55 -- provides a very nice mix...
Extremely sharp and bright images, either in auto or manual shooting modes, Automatic exposure is very accurate, even in tough shooting conditions, Extremely easy to use for a DSLR camera; automatic shooting mode works very well, Autofocus is very fast and accurate, Camera automatically switches between viewfinder and LCD view, depending on how you're holding it...
Large camera body for an entrylevel DSLR camera, In extreme lowlight conditions, camera sometimes cannot generate enough light to focus, Occasional glare makes LCD tough to see in direct sunlight, Might not have enough features for experienced photographers...
My review of the Sony Alpha SLT-A55V DSLR camera can be summed up pretty easily: This is one of the best entry-level DSLR cameras currently available on the market. The Alpha SLT-A55V -- usually called the a55 -- provides a very nice mixture of easy-to...
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The first step in taking a photo is to point the camera in the right direction. But to know what that right direction is, you need a viewfinder. The problem with designing a viewfinder is that the lens on the camera is located in front of the image sen...
Can autofocus while shooting video, Fast continuous shooting mode, Very good image quality, In-viewfinder level, Multi-shot noise reduction...
No program shift, Electronic viewfinder...
The A55 holds its own against its competition thanks to its nice feature set and very good image quality. What sets it apart is its small side, ability to continuously autofocus while shooting video, and fast continuous shooting mode. If portability...
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The Sony Alpha SLT-A55 is a remarkable camera. Not only due to its compact dimensions, as there are even smaller cameras available, but more because of its design. The current series of digital SLR cameras on the market is based on an ‘old’ technology...
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At first glance, the Sony Alpha SLT-A55 (priced from $749) may look like yet another digital SLR. But this cameras, as well as its cheaper sibling (the A33), is anything but. Normal D-SLRs have a mirror splits incoming light between the viewfinder and...
Very good photo quality, Incredible continuous shooting performance, Sensorshift image, stabilization Flipdown, rotating 3inch LCD with excellent sharpness, very good outdoor/low light visibility, Large, sharp electronic viewfinder, Great live view implementation with very fast autofocus, face and smile detection, and an electronic level, Auto mode not only picks scene modes, it can also use HDR...
Tends to overexpose; some highlight clipping and purple fringing, Widescreen LCD not suited for 3:2 still shooting (you'll see black bars on other side of the scene when you're composing a shot), Electronic viewfinder has a strong "rainbow effect", also seems a bit washed out, Camera locks up for 20 seconds after taking a burst that includes RAW images, Movie mode recording time drops considerabl...
The Sony Alpha SLT-A55 is a camera that is more than it first appears to be. While its looks scream "oh great, another Sony D-SLR", it uses a radically different translucent mirror design allows for super-fast autofocus in live view (and in movie mode...
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The Sony Alpha A55 and A33 will accept both Memory Stick Pro Duo / Pro-HG Duo, and SD / SDHC / SDXC media, and are powered by InfoLithium battery packs.The Sony A55V and A33 will ship in the US market from mid-October 2010, with pricing of US$850 and US$7...
Extremely fast continuous-mode shooting at full resolution/image quality, (High-speed shooting isn't just for sports; is a real benefit for candid/kid photography as well), Live phase-detect autofocus during video recording, True (100% frame-accurate)...
More exposure variability than we like to see, Overexposure bias in metering system under bright/high-key conditions, Maddening black-screen delay (15 seconds) after filling buffer, before you can review any photos, total buffer clearing time is very s...
While I found enough to quibble about to justify my role as a reviewer, I also found the Sony A55 and A33 to be uniquely compelling cameras. The most telling point was how hard I found it going back to an "ordinary" SLR after just a day of sh...
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On the surface, the 16.2-megapixel, Sony Alpha55 ($849.99 with 18-55mm lens) looks, feels, and shoots like a traditional D-SLR, but it's different on the inside. Sony uses Translucent Mirror Technology in the Alpha55, which gives the camera always-on a...
Excellent image quality. Extremely fast autofocusing in any mode. Continuous autofocus when recording video. Easy-to-use interface. High-quality LCD. GPS. HD video capture at 1080i60 in AVCHD (17Mbps). Choice of HD video codecs.
No optical viewfinder. Single-focus autofocus not available while recording video. No control over aperture and shutter speed while recording video. Audible lens noise in video capture.
The Sony Alpha55 (SLT-A55VL) offers faster-than-D-SLR focusing speeds along with D-SLR-quality images. The only thing you don't get is a true optical viewfinder. Buy it now...
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Sony diverted from the standard DSLR script with the a55 and created an incredibly fast camera with good image quality, solid video capture and pro-level continuous shooting. Announced this past August for a September debut in the market (along with...
Sony diverted from the standard DSLR script with the a55 and created an incredibly fast camera with good image quality, solid video capture and pro-level continuous shooting.
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buy-n-shoot.com Updated:
2013-04-01 04:59:46
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Ever heard of the term DSLT? Neither had I up until this point.Despite its remarkable resemblance to a DSLR in terms of appearance, handling and function it turns out that Sony’s 16.2-megapixel a55 is in fact a DSLT: a Digital Single Lens Translucent...
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Sony gave DCR a chance to test the new a55 last week in Jackson Hole, and we grabbed the opportunity by the horns. From fast-paced shooting at the rodeo to panorama sweeps in Yellowstone, we gave the a55 a trial run in some of the country's most specta...
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The SLT-A55 is a new spin on the conventional SLR, with a translucent mirror that lets most light through, so the camera can shoot and focus at the same time. The result is a camera that has the advantages of an SLR (quick and flexible focusing and hi...
The SLT-A55 is a new spin on the conventional SLR, with a translucent mirror that lets most light through, so the camera can shoot and focus at the same time. The result is a camera that has the advantages of an SLR (quick and flexible focusing and...
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The Sony A55 has certainly created quite a buzz in the few weeks since its announcement in August. Part of the reason for this is because Sony orchestrated a very effective product launch in North Americ...
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pdnonline.com Updated:
2013-04-01 04:59:59
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This story first appeared in the Phoblographer.) Sony announced the new A55, A560 digital SLRs and a new 24mm F2 lens yesterday morning. I got to play with the products at a private Sony event at the Alvin Ailey Dance Studio in NYC. Impressions, find...
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Sony's latest interchangeable lens cameras, the SLT Alpha A33 and A55 represent a significant technological milestone - not just for Sony but for the enthusiast camera market as a whole. The company has rejected the traditional DSLR design and inste...
Reliably good image quality at lower sensitivities, High ISO JPEG output usable up to ISO 12800 for smaller prints, Excellent LCD and good EVF, with efficient automatic switch, Versatile and capable (for its class) 15-point AF system, Accurate metering and focus, Very Good JPEG resolution, Very good (almost 9EV) dynamic range, Good quality HD video output, Swivel-screen useful for overhead- an...
Limited control in 10fps and movie modes, AF system not quite up to capturing fast action, No live view in 10fps/6fps shooting makes panning almost impossible, Slow (50 seconds) buffer clear time (RAW-mode), Little control over high ISO noise reduction ('auto' or 'weak'), Visible loss of detail at anything over ISO 400 (noise reduction too strong), Menu system a little confusing (hard to orient...
Arguably, the age of the consumer-level DSLR dawned in 2000 with the Canon EOS D30, and although a lot has happened in the intervening decade - higher and higher pixel counts, huge improvements in low-light image quality, speed and usability - much ha...
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Sony’s been on a roll this year with the introduction of NEX series of cameras, and now the Alpha A55V as well as its lower-priced sibling, the A33. Although they look like traditional DSLRs, the pair is radically different which we’ll detail on the fo...
16-megapixel APS HD CMOS sensor, Full HD video, 10 fps shooting, Accurate focusing, Terrific EVF...
Grip might be too small for some, Button placement not totally intuitive, Plan to go broke buying better lenses...
Sony’s Alpha A55V shoots ultra-fast stills and the best HD video we’ve ever seen from a DSLR...
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This new Sony A55 is a taste of the future. I'll usually mention the A55, however, the Sony A33, Sony A55 and Sony A55V are the same thing. The A55V adds a built-in GPS, just like the iPhone and . The A33 is the same thing as...
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It’s been a great year for the DSLR. Not only have we seen the top models capture stills of amazing quality, leading to many serious workers questioning the need for medium format digital capture … and then, to many an amazed onlooker, we’ve seen TV s...
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At a time when many new interchangeable-lens cameras have been forgoing reflex mirrors altogether, Sony’s new Alpha 55 (and Alpha 33) take a radically different approach. Instead of ditching the mirror—and with it, speedy, reliable autofocus—Sony gave...
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