Change the way you shoot pictures with Sony's new Translucent Mirror Technology DSLR camera. The SLT-A55V a DSLR camera features professional-grade continuous shooting at 10 fps and visibly faster, more accurate focus in Live View and HD Movie modes. Compose your shots on either the LCD monitor or electronic viewfinder with 100% framing accuracy. Advanced features including Auto HDR, Sweep Panorama and 15-point Auto Focus make it dramatically easier to get the best shot.

Features

• Unprecedented Image Capture: Unlike other DSLRs that can either shoot or focus with the speed and precision of Phase Detection AF, the SLT-A55V is the world's first DSLR that can do both simultaneously.
• Professional Class Shooting Speeds: By transforming the fundamental way DSLR cameras work, you'll experience best-in-class speed, up to 10 fps continuous shooting at full 16.2MP resolution with exposure fixed at the first frame.
• Astonishing HD Video Capture: Experience a revolutionary breakthrough in video capture when shooting fast-moving subjects. The a55V is the world's first camera with the precision of Phase Detection auto focus (AF) for HD Movies.
• Spectacular Resolution and Detail: Featuring a large 16.2-megapixel Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor, you'll achieve beautiful image quality during both still-photo and movie shooting.
• Advanced Still Shooting Features: Expand your creativity with advanced imaging features including built-in Auto HDR, which captures more scene contrast by combining the best highlight detail from one shot and the best shadow detail into one unbelievable shot.
• Versatile Shooting Options: Use both the LCD monitor and Electronic Viewfinder to compose your shots. An all-electronic design enables a wide range of shooting information to be displayed in the finder and on the LCD monitor.

Specifications

Focus System	TTL phase detection AF (CCD line sensors)
Focus Points	15 points (3 points cross type)
AF Modes	Single-shot AF, Automatic AF, Continuous AF, Manual Focus
Focus Area	Wide, Spot, Local (15 local areas selectable)
Focus Sensitivity	-1 EV to +18 EV (at ISO100 equivalent)
Focus Features	Predictive Focus Control, Focus Lock
AF Illuminator	Built-in flash, Range: approx. 3' - 15' (1m-5m)
Metering	Advanced 1200-zone evaluative metering
Metering Modes	Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Metering Sensitivity	-2EV to 17EV (at ISO 100 equivalent w/ f/1.4 lens)
Exposure Compensation	±2EV (in .03EV steps)
Exposure Settings	Auto (AUTO), Auto Advanced (AUTO+), Program Auto (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed priority (S), Manual (M), Sweep Panorama (2D/3D), Continuous Advance Priority AE
Scene Mode(s)	Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports action, Sunset, Night portrait, Night View, Handheld Twilight
D-Range Optimizer	Yes: (Auto, Level 1-5, off)
Auto Exposure Lock	Yes (AE Lock button)
Color Temperature	2500 - 9900 k with 19-step Magenta / Green compensation
Creative Style	Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, B/W (Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness adjustable in +/-3 steps)
ISO	Auto: 100 - 1600; Selectable: 100 - 12800; Multi Frame NR (up to ISO 25600)
Noise Reduction	Long exp. NR: (On/Off, available of shutter speeds longer than 1 sec.) High ISO NR: (Auto/Weak) Multi Frame NR: (Auto/ISO100-25600)
White Balance Mode	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Setting the color temperature, Custom
Lens Compatibility	Sony A-mount lens
Lens Mount	Sony A-mount
Camera Type	Sony a A-mount interchangeable lens digital camera
Viewfinder Type	0.46" Xtra Fine EVF (Electronic viewfinder) (1,440,000 pixels)
Field of View	100%
Magnification	1.10x (with 50mm lens at infinity, -1m-1 )
Number of Still Images	Approx. 330 images with viewfinder, 380 images with LCD monitor (CIPA standard)
Advanced User Interface	Easy-to-understand Graphic Display and on-screen Help Guide User-friendly function menu
Anti Motion Blur	6-image layering
Auto High Dynamic Range	Yes, (Off/On, Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1-6 EV at 1.0 EV step)
Embedded GPS	Yes
Sweep Panorama	Yes (2D/3D)
Face Detection	Off, Auto, Child Priority, Adult Priority (up to 8 faces detectable)
Smile Shutter technology	Yes - Off, Slight, Normal, Big
Image Stabilization	SteadyShot INSIDE in-body image stabilization
Imaging Sensor	Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor (23.5 X 15.6mm)
Processor	BIONZ image processor
Anti-Dust	Charge protection coating on Low-Pass Filter and Image Sensor-Shift mechanism
Pixel Gross	Approx. 16.7 megapixels
Effective Picture Resolution	Approx. 16.2 megapixels
Focal Length Conversion Factor	1.5x
Color Filter System	RGB primary color filters
Media Type	Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo media; SD, SDHC and SDXC memory card
Color Space	sRGB, AdobeRGB
Still Image Mode	JPEG (Standard, Fine), RAW, RAW+JPEG
Still Image Size 169	L size: 4912 x 2760 (14M) M size: 3568 x 2000 (7.1M) S size: 2448 x 1376 (3.4M)
Still Image Size 32	L size: 4912 x 3264 (16M) M size: 3568 x 2368 (8.4M) S size: 2448 x 1624 (4M)
Panorama Still Image Size	Horizontal Wide: 12,416 x 1,856 (23M) Horizontal Std.: 8,192 x 1,856 (15M) Vertical Wide: 2,160 x 5,536 (12M) Vertical Std.: 2,160 x 3,872 (8.4M) 3D Sweep Panorama: Horizontal Wide: 7152 X 1080 (7.7M) Horizontal Std.: 4912 X 1080 (5.3M) 16:9: 1920 X 1080 (2.1M)
Video Format	AVCHD / MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC (H.264))
Video Mode	AVCHD: 1920 x 1080/ 60i (59.94i Interlace recording, 29.97 progressive image sensor output) Approx. 17Mbps (Average bit-rate) MP4 HD: 1440 x 1080/ 30p (29.97 Progressive) Approx. 12Mbps (Average bit-rate) MP4 VGA: 640 x 480/ 30p (29.97 Progressive) Approx. 3Mbps (Average bit-rate)
Video Resolution	1920x1080/60i (59.94i, 29.97p sensor output)
Video Signal	NTSC color, EIA standards
Audio Format	Stereo Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC
Microphone/Speaker	Built-in Stereo Microphone
Supplied Software	PMB (Picture Motion Browser) 5.3.01 Image Data Converter SR 3.2 Image Data Lightbox SR 2.2
Operating System Compatibility	Windows XP SP3 (64-bit and Starter Editions are not supported, Windows Image Mastering API(IMAPI)Ver.2.0 or later is required to use the function for creating discs.) Windows Vista SP2 (Starter Edition is not supported) Windows 7; Mac OS X(v10.4-v10.6) (Image Data Converter & Image Data Lightbox only, PMB is not Mac compatible)
LCD Type	3"TFT Xtra Fine LCD w/TruBlack (921,600 pixels)
Angle Adjustment	180 degrees from the camera back, leftward rotation in 270 degrees with LCD monitor facing forward
Brightness Control	Auto/Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2)/Sunny Weather
Coverage	100%
Live View	Continuous Live View (LCD/EVF Auto, selectable)
Real-time image adjustment display	Reflects: exposure compensation, white balance, creative style
Histogram	Yes (On/off)
Grid Display	Yes (On/off)
Customization	Grid, Histogram display, Digital Level Gauge, Grid Line, Magnified display for playback
Microphone Input	Yes
Accessory Shoe	Yes (Alpha)
BRAVIA Sync	Yes, via HDMI with compatible BRAVIA HDTV
DVDirect	Yes, via USB
HD Output	HDMI (TypeC mini)
Memory Card Slot	Dual memory card slot: - Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo media - SD, SDHC and SDXC memory card
PhotoTV HD	Yes, with BRAVIA Sync enabled HDTV and HDMI cable
USB Port(s)	USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage, PTP)
Burst Buffer	JPEG Standard (39 shots) JPEG Fine (35 shots) RAW (20 shots) RAW+JPEG (20 shots)
Continuous Shooting Speed	Continuous (up to 6fps) Speed Priority (10fps)
Drive Mode	Single-shot, Continuous shooting (Hi/Lo selectable), Self-timer (10/2 sec delay selectable), Remote commander (RMT-DSLR1 Sold Separately)
Flash Sync Speed	1/160 seconds
Self-timer	2-sec. or 10-sec. delay
Shutter Speeds	1/4000 to 30 seconds, bulb
Shutter Type	Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane shutter
Flash Compensation	+/-2EV in 0.3EV steps
Flash Coverage	18mm (focal-length printed on the lens body)
Recycling Time	Approx. 4 sec.
Flash Bracketing	3 exposures in 0.3/0.7 EV steps
Flash Metering System	ADI, Pre-flash TTL
Flash Modes	Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Hi-speed sync., Red-eye reduction (on/off selectable for Autoflash and fill-flash mode), Wireless
Flash Type	Built-in, Pop-up Auto
Guide Number	10 (in meters at ISO100)
Battery Type	InfoLitium NP-FW50 (7.2V)
Dimensions (W x H x D) (Approx.)	Approx. 4-7/8 x 3-5/8 x 3-1/3in / 124.4 x 92 x 84.7mm excl grip & lens mount
Weight (Approx.)	Approx. 15.27 oz / 433g (excl battery, lens & media) Approx. 17.35 oz / 492g (w/battery & media)

Includes

• Sony SLT-55V Translucent Mirror a55 DSLR Camera
• Battery Charger (BC-VW1)
• Rechargeable Battery (NP-FW50)
• Shoulder Strap
• Body Cap
• USB Cable
• CD-ROM