Camera manufacturer giant SONY has just released their new digital camera Alpha SLT-A57, it is a updated version of Alpha SLT-A55. Sony has developed 16.1-megapixel CMOS sensor and I think the A57 may perform perfectly in low-light conditions. The Alpha SLT-A57 some notable features are 12 fps with Continuous Autofocus, 15-Point Autofocus with 3 Cross Points, Full HD 1080p with AVCHD 2.0, 3.0″ 921,600-dot Tiltable LCD etc.
Overview
The Sony Alpha SLT-A57 SLR Digital Camera (Body Only) combines the quality and control reminiscent of a professional DSLR and pairs it with the convenience and efficiency of a point and shoot camera. This melding of technologies allows you to make outstanding imagery with a simplistic interface and functionality. Featuring a 16.1MP APS-C Exmor HD CMOS sensor, this camera is able to capture high quality stills and video with excellent low-light sensitivity. It also features Translucent Mirror Technology for continuous AF monitoring, permitting you ensured sharpness when recording full HD 1080p video or photographing at up to 12 fps.
This quickened performance carries over into a number of features that are designed specifically for capturing the best images possible without you having to be concerned over specific camera settings. Auto Portrait Framing is a unique mode that automatically recognizes portrait situations and creates balanced portraits based around the characteristics of your subject. It utilizes a number of other modes, including Face Detection, Smile Shutter and Face Registration and creates an appealing composition based on where your subject is located within the frame, where they are looking and how they are being lit. Clear Image Zoom is also employed in Auto Portrait Framing and is able to zoom the center of your image up to 2x with almost no noticeable image degradation.
Features
- Translucent Mirror Technology
- 15-Point Continuous Autofocus
- 12 Frames per Second Continuous Shooting
- 16.1MP Exmor APS HD CMOS Sensor
- BIONZ Image Processor
- 18-55mm Zoom Lens
- Full HD Video Recording
- Auto Portrait Framing
- Clear Image Zoom
- Tru-Finder Electronic Viewfinder
- Xtra Fine LCD
- SteadyShot INSIDE Image Stabilization
- Customizable Buttons
- Sweep Panorama
- Auto HDR
- Multi Frame NR and Hand-Held Twilight
- Built-In Flash
- Superior Auto Mode, Scene Selection and Exposure Mode
- Picture Effects
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Specifications
| Imaging | |
| Camera Type | Digital SLR with Interchangeable lenses |
| Lens Mount | Sony Alpha/ Minolta |
| Camera Format | APS-C / (1.5x Crop Factor) |
| Resolution | Effective Pixels: 16.1 Megapixels |
| Sensor Type / Size | CMOS, 23.5 x 15.6 mm |
| File Formats | Still Images: JPEG, RAW Movies: MPEG-4, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MPEG-4 AVCHD Audio: AAC |
| AV Recording | |
| Video Recording | Yes, NTSC |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Audio Recording | With Video, Stereo |
| Viewfinder/Display | |
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic, LCD Display |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | Approx. 0.97x |
| Diopter Adjustment | – 4.0 to +3.0 m |
| Display Screen | 3″ Rear Screen Tilting LCD (921,600) |
| Screen Coverage | 100% |
| Flash | |
| Built-in Flash | Yes: Auto, Fill-in, Flash On, Off, Red-eye Reduction, Second-curtain Sync, Slow Sync |
| Max Sync Speed | 1 / 160 sec |
| External Flash Connection |
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Sony Alpha SLT-A57 SLR Digital Camera with 18-55mm Lens is now available at Bhphotovideo for $799.99
Source: Bhphotovideo
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