FilmMan Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 I can't remember if this camera was mentioned yet. [url=http://www.dcresource.com/news/newsitem.php?id=4483]http://www.dcresource.com/news/newsitem.php?id=4483[/url] Sony has announced their new Alpha SLT-A57 digital SLR, which uses their unique Translucent Mirror Technology. The A57, which replaces the SLT-A55, packs a 16.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor which allows for 12 fps continuous shooting and 1080/60p video recording, among other things. Here's the full list of features: Alpha SLT-A57 [specs] 16.1 Megapixel Exmor R CMOS sensor Translucent Mirror Technology allows light to hit the sensor and AF sensor at the same time, which means fast AF (even when shooting continuously) while displaying the live view Supports all Minolta/Sony A-mount lenses with a 1.5X crop factor Sensor-shift image stabilization Flip-down, rotating 3-inch LCD display with 921,600 pixels True-Finder electronic viewfinder has 1.44 million dots and 100% coverage Full manual controls (of course), plus RAW support ISO range of 100 - 16000 Shutter speed range of 30 - 1/4000 sec 1/160 sec x-sync speed Same 15-point autofocus system as the more expensive SLT-A65 Full resolution continuous shooting at 10 frames/second, with camera refocusing between each shot Tele-zoom Continuous Advance Priority (say that three times fast) boosts the focal range by 1.4X (which lowers resolution to 8.4 MP) and allows for 12 fps speeds Built-in flash (GN 10) plus wireless flash control Clear Image Zoom feature boosts focal range by 2X with a minimal drop in image quality Built-in HDR feature doesn't require a tripod New Auto Portrait Framing system combines face detection and the rule of thirds to automatically crop portrait shots for maximum appeal; don't worry, the original image is saved, too Always entertaining Sweep Panorama feature, plus numerous special effects Records Full HD video at 1920 x 1080, with frame rates of 60p, 60i, or 24p, with continuous autofocus and stereo sound, using AVCHD codec Full manual controls available MPEG-4 codec can be used at resolutions of 1440 x 1080 and lower External mic input Memory Stick Pro Duo + SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot Uses NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery, 590 shots per charge (with LCD) Ships in April for $700 body only or $800 with an 18 - 55 mm kit lens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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