New Sony Alphas!!! A560,A580, A33, A55

[bolgash]

Sony has release 4 new cameras, 2 with the newest technology from Sony the SLT(Single Lens translucent) camera

What is SLT??

Sony's latest interchangeable lens cameras 'SLT' stands for single lens translucent and it's the 'translucent' bit that's the key to what differentiates these new models both from conventional DSLRs and mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras. The SLTs do have mirrors, but they're mirrors that let the majority of the light pass straight through to the sensor, rather than having to swing out of the way to allow exposure. As a result they are fixed in position, always reflecting a portion of the light emerging from the back of the lens onto a phase-detection AF array housed in the top of the camera. (A newly-developed 15-point array in the case of these two cameras).

A33 & A55




Light, compact α55 and α33: up to 10fps shooting with high-speed AF tracking and Full HD movie

α55 (SLT-A55V) (16.2 megapixels) and α33 (SLT-A33) (14.2 megapixels)
Ultra-quick shooting up to 10fps with fast, precision phase detection AF
First ever Quick AF HD Movie with smooth, continuous autofocus during video shooting
Enhanced Quick AF Live View and 7.5 cm (3") free-angle LCD, plus Tru-Finder (Electronic Viewfinder) with 100% coverage
Advanced imaging functions including 3D Sweep Panorama, Auto HDR and multi-frame noise reduction

more detail information on http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sonyslta55/


DSLR-A560 (14.2 megapixels) and DSLR-A580 (16.2 megapixels)


Fast, responsive shooting up to 7fps
Live image preview are maximised by a newly developed 15-point phase-detection autofocus system that keeps even moving subjects in pin-sharp focus.
Full HD Movie shooting
Advanced imaging functions including 3D Sweep Panorama, Auto HDR and Multi Frame Noise Reduction
Sensitivity of up to ISO 25,600


more details up on http://www.dpreview.com/news/1008/10...nya580a560.asp

[The Miracle]

'mainstream' DSLRs out for 10 yrs already, since the Canon D30 3 megapixel camera which cost ~S$5k back in 2000.

These SLTs I think will shake the industry up similar to what Canon 300D (sub USD1K camera), and the Nikon D300/D3 (real superb noise control up to ISO25600) did.

Sony seems to have a knack to introduce new features in their entry level DSLRs before moving them up to their other series.

[Brown Bear]

SLT = sweet little thing? seems to be targeted at new shooters.

Really keen to see how the Sony sensors perform at the FULL HD 1080p recording.

[bolgash]

SLT = single lens translucent

I am also keen on how the body would perform at full HD 1080p recording..

[bolgash]

SLT = single lens translucent

I am also keen on how the body would perform at full HD 1080p recording..

[kerpalz]

A55 Video Sample

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGiQCzN7MXo

[kerpalz]

A55 Video Sample

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGiQCzN7MXo

[Zeus]

V nice indeed. the focusing.



We have our own video as well, shot at the Comex 2010. Focusing is pretty nifty and very accurate!