Sony α SLT-A55 Body with standard zoom lens

  • Brand : Sony
  • Product family : α
  • Product name : SLT-A55 Body with standard zoom lens
  • Product code : SLT-A55VL
  • Category : Digital Cameras
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  • Info modified on : 07 Mar 2024 15:34:52
  • Long product name Sony α SLT-A55 Body with standard zoom lens :

    16.2MP 2D/3D, 4912x 3264, 1920 x 1080, SD, 18-55mm, USB 2.0, mini HDMI, NP-FW50, ISO 100 - 12800, 441g, Black

  • Short summary description Sony α SLT-A55 Body with standard zoom lens :

    Sony α SLT-A55 Body with standard zoom lens, 16.2 MP, 4912 x 3264 pixels, CMOS, Full HD, 441 g, Black

  • Long summary description Sony α SLT-A55 Body with standard zoom lens :

    Sony α SLT-A55 Body with standard zoom lens. Camera type: SLR Camera Kit, Megapixel (approx.): 16.2 MP, Sensor type: CMOS, Maximum image resolution: 4912 x 3264 pixels. HD type: Full HD, Maximum video resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels. Display diagonal: 7.62 cm (3"). Viewfinder type: Electronic. Weight: 441 g. Product colour: Black

Reviews
Updated:
2022-10-17 18:56:23
Average rating:82
Uk has collected 91 expert reviews for Sony α SLT-A55 Body with standard zoom lens and the average expert rating is 82 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
techadvisor.co.uk
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2022-10-17 18:56:23
Average rating:80
Like its junior version – the new A35 – and similar A33 predecessor, the 16.2-megapixel A55 is classified by its maker as a single-lens translucent (SLT) camera, because, in a first of its kind, its internal mirror mechanism has been rendered see-throu...
  • Not essential, but fun, is a Sweep Panorama function borrowed from Cyber-shot compacts. More likely to be used regularly is the A55’s exposure-adjusting Auto HDR functionality, ably maintaining both shadow and highlight detail if shooting against a bri...
macworld.co.uk
Updated:
2022-10-17 18:56:23
Average rating:80
Like its junior version – the new A35 – and similar A33 predecessor, the 16.2-megapixel A55 is classified by its maker as a single-lens translucent (SLT) camera, because, in a first of its kind, its internal mirror mechanism has been rendered see-throu...
  • 10fps continuous shooting; built-in GPS for geo-tagging stills and video; lightweight for its class; fast and responsive...
  • Plasticky outer shell is disappointing at this price...
  • Not essential, but fun, is a Sweep Panorama function borrowed from Cyber-shot compacts. More likely to be used regularly is the A55's exposure-adjusting Auto HDR functionality, ably maintaining both shadow and highlight detail if shooting against a bright...
T3.com
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2022-10-17 18:56:23
Average rating:80
The 16.2 effective megapixel resolution Sony Alpha A55 camera is interesting. That's because, like the A33 model announced alongside it last year, recently upgraded in the A35, the internal mirror mechanism of the digital SLR has been made transluce...
  • Large and well labeled controls, Tilting LCD, High resolution EVF, Easier to shoot video on this than a standard DSLR, Swift and responsive, Easy to use, ISO12800 maximum light sensitivity for shooting in the near dark without flash...
  • Plastic-y feel to the build, Disappointing build for price tag...
  • A good alternative option for anyone who's formerly considered a digital SLR for video as much as (or more than) photography.
digitalversus.com
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2022-10-17 18:56:23
Average rating:60
There are two different HD video formats on the Alpha 55. The first, AVCHD, uses a 50i interlaced framerate with a 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution and a bitrate of 17 Mbps. That's the same compression used by Full HD camcorders, although they have been us...
  • 27 mm wideangle, Rotating LCD screen, Microphone input, Autofocus follows subjet closely...
  • Video button in an awkward place, Average amounts of detail, No progressive zoom, Kit lens only has a 3x zoom, Average sensitivity...
  • The Alpha 55 represents another step in the merger of the camcorder and the stills camera with a very powerful autofocus in video mode. It's still very much a camera first and foremost, and using it for filming can take some getting used to...
digicambuyer.co.uk
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2022-10-17 18:56:23
Average rating:80
Introduced as Sony’s new single lens translucent (SLT) camera, the A55 smashes the mould of common DSLR design – in place of the traditional moveable mirror we find a fixed see-through mirror. Set to cause a stir, this revolutionary design allows 70% o...
  • Ignoring the shutter lag issues and dampened colours it produces, the A55 is a great piece of kit. It’s ideal for those looking to graduate from an entry-level DSLR Overall Our provides the latest photography news, reviews, previews, features and tec...
techradar.com
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2022-10-17 18:56:23
Average rating:60
Sony isn't one to be left behind when it comes to the latest crazes. Its NEX cameras were released earlier in the year in response to other manufacturer's compact mirrorless camera offerings. Now the company has moved to introduce a new genere of SLR-styl...
  • Fast live view AF system, Good features, Articulated screen, Good image quality...
  • Live view blackout after shooting, Fast memory cards are a must, Small buffer...
  • ForFast live view AF systemGood featuresArticulated screenGood image quality...
gadgetshow.channel5.com
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2022-10-17 18:56:23
Average rating:80
Sony's Alpha DSLR range offers a host of viable alternatives to more mainstream rivals from Canon and Nikon. The Sony Alpha SLT-A55 sits in the middle of the range, but it's not actually a proper DSLR. It does offer excellent quality and a decent range...
  • The Sony Alpha SLT-A55 is a fast camera – amazingly so at times. The main reason for this is the lack of movable mirrors inside the body. This means it's not a traditional DSLR – even though it features similar sensor technology and interchangeable lenses, and as a result you can capture up to 10 frames per second with the Sony Alpha SLT-A55. The lack of mirrors also allow the Sony Alpha SLT-A55...
  • On the downside, the lack of moving mirrors inside the Sony Alpha SLT-A55 mean that what you see isn't exactly what you get. Instead of seeing through the lens itself, the Sony Alpha SLT-A55 uses an electronic viewfinder (EVF). It's good, but it uses more battery life than a proper viewfinder, and it can never quite match up to DSLR rivals.
  • Overall, the Sony Alpha SLT-A55 is an impressive piece of kit. It's well made, offers a host of decent lenses, and is incredibly quick. It's good for shooting fast moving objects then, but you'll have to get used to the electronic viewfinder. Best offe...
expertreviews.co.uk
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2022-10-17 18:56:23
Average rating:60
Sony's A55 and A33 stand apart from normal digital SLRs, and also from interchangeable-lens compact cameras such as the company's NEX-5. Our A33 review explains how these two cameras’ translucent mirrors define many aspects of their behaviour. The A55...
  • Certainly different, but fast continuous performance is the only significant benefit...
macworld.co.uk
Updated:
2022-10-17 18:56:23
Average rating:80
The first step in taking a photo is to point the camera in the right direction. But to know what that right direction is, you need a viewfinder. The problem with designing a viewfinder is that the lens on the camera is located in front of the image sen...
  • Nice feature set; Good picture quality...
  • Some limitations with still photography...
  • The Sony Alpha SLT-A55 holds its own against its competition thanks to its nice feature set and very good image quality. What sets it apart is its small size, ability to continuously autofocus while shooting video, and fast continuous shooting mode. If po...
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