Sony Alpha A550 DSLR Camera

Sony α DSLR-A550L DSLR camera's 14.2 megapixel resolution makes for incredible detail and gorgeous enlargements. The all-new Sony Exmor CMOS image sensor ensures state-of-the-art response. The large, APS-C format means high sensitivity, powerful depth-of-focus control.

The α550 enhances Quick AF Live View shooting with Face Detection technology, which helps you get the best shot by recognizing faces and applying the proper focus, exposure and white balance. World's first Face Detection system to work with fast, high-precision "phase detection" Auto Focus.

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Weights and Measurements

Dimensions (Approx.) : Approx. 137 X 104 X 84mm (W/H/D, excluding protrusions)
Weight (Approx.) : Approx. 597g (without battery, memory card, accessories)

Power

Battery Type : NP-FM500H
Number of Shots : Approx. 950 images with viewfinder, approx. 480 images in live view mode (CIPA standard)

Flash

Flash Compensation : ±2EV (in 1/3 EV-stop increments)
Flash Coverage : 18mm in focal-length of lens attached
Flash Metering System : ADI flash (automatic change for Pre-flash TTL)
Guide Number : 12 (in meters at ISO100)
Modes : Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Rear sync, Wireless
Recycling Time : Approx. 4 sec.
Type : Auto Pop-up

Inputs and Outputs

HD Output : HDMI
Memory Card Slot : Dual memory card slot: Memory Stick PRO Duo media SD and SDHC memory card
Tripod Mount : Yes, 1/4"-20
USB Port(s) : USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage, PTP)

Control

AF modes : Single-shot AF, Automatic AF, Continuous AF, (AF/MF selectable)
Drive Mode : Single-shot, Continuous, Speed Priority, Self-timer, Bracketong; Cont./ WB, Remote Commander
Exposure Compensation : ±2EV (in 1/3 EV steps)
Exposure settings : Auto, Auto Flash Off, Program Auto (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter priority (S), Manual (M)
Focus Area : Wide (Up to 9 active focus points), Spot, Local (9 local areas selectable)
Focus Features : Manual Focus Check Live View Predictive control, Focus lock, Eye-start AF, AF illuminator
Focus Points : 9 points
Focus Sensitivity : EV0 - 18 (ISO100)
Focus System : TTL phase detection system
ISO : Auto, 200 to 12800

Viewfinder

Diopter Adjustment : -2.5 - +1.0m-1
Eye relief : Approx. 19 mm from the eyepiece, Approx. 15 mm from the eyepiece frame at -1 diopter
Field of View : 95%
Focusing Screen : Spherical Acute Matte Screen
Magnification : 0.80x (with 50mm lens at infinity)
Type : Fixed eye-level, penta-Dach-mirror

LCD Display

Angle Adjustment : Yes(upward by up to 90 degrees, downward by up to 90 degrees)
Brightness Control : Auto Brightness Control (Auto setting in 2 steps, manual setting in 5 steps)
Coverage : 100% (Playback), 90% (Live View)
Type : 3” TFT Xtra Fine LCD⁴ (921,600 pixels)

General

Camera Type : Sony α Digital SLR camera with built-in flash and inter-changeable lenses
Color Filter System : RGB primary color filters
Effective Picture Resolution : Approx. 14.2 megapixels
Imaging Sensor : APS-C size Exmor CMOS sensor (23.5 X 15.6mm)
Lens Mount Type : Sony α lens, Minolta and Konica Minolta AF lens
Pixel Gross : Approx. 14.6 megapixels
Processor : BIONZ image processor
Recording Media Type : Memory Stick PRO Duo media, SD and SDHC memory card
Recording Mode : RAW, RAW+JPEG, JPEG Fine, JPEG Standard
Still Actual 16:9 : L (12M): 4592 X 2576 M (6.3M): 3344 X 1872 S (2.9M): 2288 X 1280
Still Actual 3:2 : L (14M): 4592 X 3056 M (7.4M): 344 X 2224 S (3.5M): 2288 X 1520

Convenience

Anti-dust function : Charge protection coating on low pass filter and image-sensor shift mechanism
BRAVIA Sync : Yes, via HDMI with compatible BRAVIA HDTV
Creative Style : Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, B/W Setting Adj. for; Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness
Dynamic Range Optimizer : DRO; off, Auto/Level (Lv1-5) Auto HDR; off, Auto Exp. (Up to 3EV between 1.0-3.0EV in 0.5EV steps)

Package Include:

Sony A550 DSLR Camera

BC-VM10 Battery Charger

Shoulder strap

USB cable

NP-FM500H Rechargeable Battery

Body cap

Power Cord

Software CD-ROM

Buy Sony Alpha DSLR A550 Camera

US$699.00