Sony A55 Tips by Moose
Check this post for the latest Sony SLT-A55 In Stock availability updates…
Updated: November 18, 2010…
Sony A55 Kit (18-55mm Lens) Availability
Sony A55 Body-Only Availability
Written by Moose on Friday, October 1, 2010
Sony announced the new SLT-A55 entry level DSLR on August 24, 2010. The A55 is has been released, but availability is very limited….check out my post on A55 availability to get the latest “in stock” status updates.

Written by Moose on Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Here are some specs and quick links for the Sony SLT-A55…

- 16 Megapixel Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor
- Sensor-shift image stabilization
- 15-point Phase Detect AF system
- Burst Mode: 10 frames per sec
- Flip-down and rotating 3-inch LCD screen with 921,600 pixels
- Electronic viewfinder with 1.15 million pixels
- Full HD video recording at 1920 x 1080 with continuous AF and stereo sound
- HDMI output
- Built-in GPS allows you to tag the location for each of your photos
- Memory Stick Pro Duo and SD/SDHC/SDXC media memory card slots
- Supports Sony and Minolta A-mount lenses
- Uses NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery (380 shots per charge)
- ISO range of 100 – 12,800
- Advanced Auto mode features automatic scene selection
- Better dynamic range/lower noise using 6 shot layering technology
- In-camera HDR option combines three exposures into one for increased dynamic range
- Handheld Twilight mode takes six exposures and merges them into one for sharp photos in low light
- Sweep Panorama mode captures panoramic images by panning the camera from side-to-side
- Support for external microphone (ECM-ALST1 and ECM-CG50)
- Ships in October
- $750 for the body only
- $850 for the kit which includes a Sony 18-55mm lens
To see the full list of SLT-A55 specifications, click here to visit the Official A55 site at SonyStyle.com
Sony SLT-A55 Sample Photos
You can see some sample images taken with the SLT-A55 at dpreview.com by clicking here.
Sony SLT-A55 Product Views
Written by Moose on Wednesday, September 1, 2010
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