Overview
The Sony SLT A77 is described by Sony as an intermediate level Digital SLR. Based on features and price tag it is suited to you if you are fairly serious about photography. The camera body is made out of a magnesium alloy with seals around buttons and dials to protect from dust and moisture. This combination makes the SLT A77 quite robust compared with some lower level models. This camera uses Sony’s Translucent Mirror technology.
The SLT A77 has 24 megapixels. Fast moving action is catered for by a burst mode that is capable of shooting at a rate of 12 frames per second. Focusing options include a 19 point Auto Focus system. So that you know exactly where you were when a photo was taken Sony have equipped the SLT A77 with GPS tracking. Manual exposure settings are available too.
One feature that is not widely available with other Digital SLRs is a smart tele converter. When you turn this on the SLT A77 uses the centre 12 megapixels of a picture and increases magnification of your lens by up to 2x. This can have a major impact when photographing more distant subjects.
Sony have opted to build image stabilisation into the camera body. By taking this route you do not need to pay a premium for each lens you buy to have image stabilisation built in. There is also a depth of field preview button available.
If you like the idea of producing panoramic type shots the SLT A77 has a sweep panorama mode. In addition this feature also has a 3D option if you are planning to play back your images on a 3D television.
Other features that you may be interested in include a High Dynamic Range option. It can be hard for a camera to show high levels of detail in the darkest and lightest areas of photos of high contrast scenes. In HDR mode the SLT A77 merges three images into one in an attempt to overcome this.
The camera uses similar techniques to reduce noise and improve overall picture quality in Multi Frame Noise Reduction and Handheld Twilight modes.
The SLT A77 is also capable of shooting Full High Definition movies.
Sony SLT A77 Specification
Style
Digital SLR
Megapixels
24
LCD Screen
3
MemoryCards
SD/SDHC/ SDXC Memory Stick Pro Duo
Resolution
3:2
File Formats
JPEG / RAW
Shutter Speed
30 - 1/8000 seconds + bulb
Sensitivity
Auto, ISO 100 - 16000
White Balance Settings
Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom
ExposureCompensation
+/-5.0 EV, 1/3, 1/2 EV
Viewfinder
Electronic
Flash Modes
Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Rear flash sync. High Speed sync.
Flash Range
12m
Shooting Modes
Portrait , Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Autumn leaves, Black and White, Sepia
Maximum Movie Resolution
1920 x 1080 pixels
Maximum Movie Frames Per Second
25 fps
Maximum Movie Duration
Unknown
Metering
Multi Point / Spot / Centre Weighted
ManualControls
Fully Manual, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority
Image Stabilisation
Yes
Lens Converters
No
Self Timer
10 seconds or 2 seconds
Video Out (TV Playback)
Yes
Computer Connection
Yes
Batteries
Lithium-ion Rechargeable
Dimensions
142.6 x 104 x 80.9mm
Weight
653g
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Sony SLT A77 Specification
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