Sony Alpha A500 and Alpha A550 two new SLR cameras consumer-level

August 28th, 2009 Filed under Camera

Sony has expanded its line of SLRs consumer-level from Alpha A500 and Alpha A550. Both new products have received new generation of Exmor CMOS sensors and Live View features, which uses the main image sensor. In addition, there is the Live View system is based on the Quick Auto Focus Live View. Among other things, both cameras have an improved noise reduction system, as well as Auto HDR mode and level of sensitivity up to 12800 ISO.

The youngest of the presented models of Sony Alpha A500 is equipped with a matrix with a resolution of 12.3 megapixels and 3-inch tilting screen with a resolution of 230 thousand pixels, while the Sony Alpha A550 camera has 14.2 megapixel sensor and a 3-inch tilting screen with high resolution 921 thousand pixels. Both of these cameras will be available in October for about $750 and $950 for Sony Alpha A500 and Sony Alpha A550, respectively. In addition, modifications will be available Alpha A500L and Alpha A550L, includes objects with a variable focal length 18-55mm. These sets will be sold for $850 and $1050 respectively. In addition, approximately $200 will be available SAL30M28 macro lens.

The main features of Sony Alpha A500 and Sony Alpha A550 SLR cameras:
* CMOS sensor with a resolution of 12.3 / 14.3 effective megapixels
* BIONZ image processor
* Enhanced Quick AF Live View with autofocus can take even rapidly moving objects
* Face Detection makes a difference in the mode Quick AF Live View, and allows you to define up to 8 faces in the frame
* Smile Shutter function helps capture smiles the moment
* High-speed continuous shooting up to 5 frames per second using the viewfinder or up to 4 frames per second in mode Live View
* Italic LCD screen Clear Photo LCD Plus with automatic brightness adjustment
* Check the manual focus in Live View mode
* Optical SteadyShot provides exposure compensation in the parameters 2.5-4.0 step with alpha interchangeable lenses or alpha interchangeable lenses from Konica Minolta
* High sensitivity up to ISO 12800 units with dual noise
* 6 of artistic modes of image processing
* Double anti dust system reduces the accumulation of dust on the sensor during lens exchange
* New automatic mode allows you to create HDR images with extremely wide dynamic range
* HDMI port for connection to HDTV (requires optional cable).

Source
CAPTURE THE MOMENT IN PERFECT DETAIL WITH NEW SONY DSLR CAMERAS
Models Deliver Low-Light Performance, Exceptional Shooting Speed and In-Camera High Dynamic Range

 

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