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Sony Alpha DSLRA500L 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera Sony Alpha DSLRA500L 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera with 18 55mm Lens ReviewSony Alpha DSLRA500L 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm Lens. Exceptional picture quality, super-fast response and maximum shooting versatility come together with the Sony A500 camera. A 12.3 megapixel Exmor CMOS image sensor and BIONZ image processing engine deliver amazing image quality with high-sensitivity shooting at up to ISO12800. You can also expand your shooting opportunities with two Live View modes, Quick Auto Focus Live View and Manual Focus Check Live View. Plus, a 9-area tracking auto focus system makes it possible to capture high-speed shots with a fast shutter speed and up to 5 frames/sec continuous shooting. And it’s easy to frame high and low-angle shots on the tiltable 3.0″ LCD. The A550L comes with a DT 18-55mm lens zoom lens.

Product Features

  • 12.3-megapixel resolution for incredible detail; new Sony Exmor CMOS image sensor
  • Included 18-55mm lens covers everything from wide angle to midrange telephoto shots, features Smooth Autofocus Motor (SAM) for silent operation
  • Quick Auto Focus Live View for composing shots in the LCD monitor; Manual Focus Check Live View enables critical focus in macro and tripod shooting
  • Auto HDR (High Dynamic Range) captures more scene contrast than a single exposure can handle by combining two exposures into one shot
  • Dual media slots for Memory Stick PRO Duo/Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo and SD/SDHC media (sold separately)

Technical Details

  • Brand Name: Sony
  • Model: DSLRA500L
  • Optical Sensor Resolution: 12.3 MP
  • Optical Sensor Technology: Exmor CMOS
  • Optical zoom: 3 x
  • Maximum Aperture Range: F/3.5-5.6
  • Minimum focal length: 18 millimeters
  • Maximum focal length: 55 millimeters
  • Lens Type: Zoom lens
  • Optical Sensor Size: 15.6 x 23.5mm
  • Included Flash Type: Pop-up flash
  • Display Size: 3 inches
  • Light Sensitivity: ISO auto (200-1600), ISO 200-12800
  • Image types: JPEG, RAW
  • Exposure Control Type: Landscape, Portrait mode, Macro, Night portrait, Sports mode, Sunset
  • Viewfinder Type: Optical
  • Width: 5.4 inches
  • Depth: 3.3 inches
  • Height: 4.1 inches
  • Weight: 1.3 pounds

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