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October 2010
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The editors liked
Fast live view AF system
Good features
Articulated screen
Good image quality
27 mm wideangle
Rotating LCD screen
Microphone input
Autofocus follows subjet closely
Nice feature set
Good picture quality
Quality LCD display can rotate to almost any angle
10 fps burst mode and automatic panoramas
Great qualiy photos up to 1600 ISO
1080i HD video with a fast autofocus and mic input
Stabilisation and GPS both included
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
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
10fps continuous shooting
Built-in GPS for geo-tagging stills and video
Lightweight for its class
Fast and responsive
Incredibly fast
Shoots 1080i video
Comfortable
Compact shape
Fully articulated screen
10 frames per second continuous focus burst shooting
GPS
Great video autofocus
The editors didn't like
Live view blackout after shooting
Fast memory cards are a must
Small buffer
Video button in an awkward place
Average amounts of detail
No progressive zoom
Kit lens only has a 3x zoom
Average sensitivity
Some limitations with still photography
Not quite as well made as some of its competitors
Electronic viewfinder might need getting used to
Poor battery life if you use GPS
Can't adjust the settings while recording video
Supplied 1855 mm lens isn't up to scratch
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.
Plastic-y feel to the build
Disappointing build for price tag
Plasticky outer shell is disappointing at this price
Electronic viewfinders aren't to everybody's taste
Electronic Viewfinder won't be for everyone
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9 ratio of LCD screen not ideal for stills shooting
Abstract: 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’...
Abstract: 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...
Abstract: 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..
Articulated LCD; high re EVF, Builtin GPS for geotagging (a55), Great speed; useful new features
Handgrip is a bit small, New features increase complexity, Slow in some processing tasks
The Single Lens Translucent cameras are not merely evolutionary, or simply upgrades over the previous Alpha DSLRs. The new technology is revolutionary and offers valuable benefits. Adding the best features from other types of Sony cameras also makes th...
Abstract: 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...
Published: 2010-07-30, Author: terry , review by: dpexpert.com.au
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
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...
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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Published: 2010-11-29, Author: Leonard , review by: asia.cnet.com
Blazing fast 10fps burst mode; accurate continuous AF while recording video; compact size; onboard GPS.
