Sony SLT-A55

The Sony ALpha SLT-A55, are the first cameras to incorporate Sony's translucent mirror design. The Single Lens Translucent (SLT) cameras offer live view with full-time fast phase-detection AF whether in stills or movie shooting. This is achieved by having a fixed, semi-transparent mirror that redirects a small amount of light onto the AF sensor while allowing the rest through onto the main imaging sensor. The A55 is built around a 16.2MP sensor while the A33 features a 14.2MP unit. Both feature 3.0" articulated LCDs, full HD video recording and ISO sensitivity up to 12,800, while the A55 also features built-in GPS. As well as being highly innovative, both cameras are fast, responsive and capable of excellent image quality.

Specifications :-

* - Max resolution     4912 x 3264
* - Low resolution     3568 x 2368, 3568 x 2368, 2448 x 1624, 2448 x 1376
* - Image ratio w:h     3:2, 16:9
* - Effective pixels     16.2million
* - Sensor photo detectors     16.7million
* - Sensor size     23.5 x 15.6 mm (3.66 cm²)
* - Pixel density     4.4 MP/cm²
* - Sensor type     CMOS
* - Sensor manufacturer     Sony
* - ISO rating     Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, (25600 with boost)    
* - Auto Focus     TTL 15-point Phase Detection
* - Manual Focus     Yes   
* - White balance override     6 positions plus manual and kelvin   
* - Min shutter     30sec
* - Max shutter     1/4000sec
* - Built-in Flash     Yes, Pop-up
* - Flash range     12m
* - External flash     Yes, Hot-shoe
* - Flash modes     Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
* - Exposure compensation     +/- 2EV (1/3EV steps)
* - Metering     Multi, Center, Spot
* - Aperture priority     Yes
* - Shutter priority     Yes
* - Focal length multiplier     1.5
* - Lens thread     Sony/Minolta Alpha mount
* - Movie Clips     Yes, 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 424
* - Remote control     Yes, Optional
* - Self-timer     Yes, 2 or 10 sec
* - Orientation sensor     Yes
* - Storage types     Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo, SD/SDHC/SDXC    
* - Uncompressed format     Yes, RAW   
* - Viewfinder     Electronic (100% coverage, 1.1x magnification)
* - LCD     3"
* - LCD Dots     921,000
* - Live View     Yes, Quick Live View system
* - USB     USB 2.0 (480Mbit/sec)
* - HDMI     Yes
* - GPS     Yes
* - Battery     Rechargeable NP-FW50 battery & charger
* - Weight (inc. batteries)     500g
* - Dimensions     124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9 x 3.6 x 3.3 in)