Sony Alpha 55

Sony Alpha 55 Features

• 16.7 MP with APS-C CMOS sensor
• Sensitivity: ISO 100-12800 (ISO 25600 through DHR in multi-exposure, JPEG only)
• 1200-zone exposure matrix
• Dynamic Range Optimization (DRO) to ensure good exposure in high-contrast situations
• Shutter speed 60s – 1/4000s
• BIONZ processor
• Dust-cleaning of the sensor
• Continuous shooting: 6 fps over 20 RAW images or 35 JPEG images or 10 fps if you accept some loss of controls
• In-body stabilization
• Electronic ViewFinder Resolution: 1,152,000 points
• Viewfinder with 100% coverage and 1.1x magnification, 19mm eye-point
• Viewfinder with horizontal level
• 15-point (with central and lateral crosses) AF system
• HD video capture mode (1080i @ 25 fps – from 29.97 fps sensor output)
• LiveView mode
• Quick AF LiveView, to provide a good AF in LiveView mode
• Face detection
• Mode Panorama par balayage (Sweep Panorama)
• A55v model (USA only): Built-in GPS localization for in-photo and in-video geo-tagging
• HDMI and USB 2.0 outputs
• Tilt-and-swivel 3″ LCD screen (921,600 pixels)
• Flash: Popup with GN 10
• On-screen Help Guide
• Dual memory slot: compatible with MemoryStick Duo Pro and SD/SDHC/SDXC
• Weight: 441g

Sony Alpha 55 List price

• 850 € / $ 749 / £ 000 (body only)
• 900 € / $ 849 / £ 000 in kit with 18-55mm zoom
• From September 2010
• Buy it from B&H (The Professional’s Source)
• Buy from Amazon

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Sony Alpha 55 Reviews

• In English:
  • Luminous Landscape: Sony Alpha A55 (A33) Preview Field Report
  • Sony Alpha SLT-A55V at Imaging Resource
  • DPreview: Sony SLT Alpha A55 In-depth Review,* August 2010
  • Hands-on review at Engadget for the A33 and A55
  • Sony alpha a55 First Look at DigitalCamera Review
  • Vitaliy Kiselev’s comments, titled Sony a33/a55/a569/a580 disaster
  • EOS-HD comments, titled Dear Sony… The A55 is just not good enough
  • Luminous Landscape: A Further Evaluation of the Sony SLT-A55 – By Michael Reichmann
  • Steve Huff reviews the Nikon D3100 and says he prefers the Sony A33/55
  • Gear Reviews at PhotoAnswers: Sony Alpha 55
  • Sony A55, a further evaluation – By Michael Reichmann (Luminous Landscape)
  • CNET review of the Sony SLT-A55
  • Let’s Go Digital extensive review of the Sony A55
  • PhotoAnswers: Sony a55 with 18-55mm
  • PhotoClub Alpha: Alpha 55 – in depth pros and cons
  • Sony Alpha SLT-A55 Detailed Review (Neocamera)
  • Field test: Sony SLT-A55 digital camera (GEEK.com)
  • Stay Focused Press: Sony Alpha A55 – Review Part 1
  • British Journal of Photography: Sony creates class in A55
  • Sony Alpha SLT-A55 Studio Sample Photos @ Photography Review
  • Sony A55 Review (at Photography Blog)
• En français :
  • Alpha-Numérique: Sony Alpha 33 et Alpha 55 : première génération de boîtiers révolutionnaires
  • Chasseur d’Images: Sony: quatre reflex… et le viseur électronique!
  • Chasseur d’Images n° 327 octobre 2010
  • Réponses Photo n° 223 octobre 2010
  • Sony Alpha 55, test complet #1 : bruit numérique à hauts ISO en JPEG et en RAW
  • Sony Alpha 55, test complet #2 : à l’épreuve de la photo de théâtre
• En español :
  • DSLR Magazine (preview de Sony Alfa 55 y Alfa 33)
  • Sony A55V y A33: bajo la lupa y prueba de campo de la Sony A55 en Quesabesde.com
• Japanese :
  • 高速連写とクイックAFフルHDムービーが魅力の1台――ソニー「α55」 (1/5)
  • ソニー、α55 実写インプレッション
• Русские испытаний:
  • Тест Sony SLT Alpha A55 (@ zyalt)

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