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Sony present the SLT-A77 and SLT-A65 cameras

Product news

24 August 2011 12:00

α77 and α65 cameras from Sony with 24.3 megapixels and world’s fastest* 12 fps AF-enabled continuous shooting
 
Sony extends the appeal of its Translucent Mirror camera range with two new A-mount models appealing to advanced amateurs and serious photo enthusiasts.
Latest refinements in Translucent Mirror Technology by Sony make the SLT-A77 (α77) and SLT-A65 (α65) the quickest, most responsive interchangeable lens cameras in their class. Revised ergonomics on both cameras include a comfortably contoured new grip design and tactile new button layout for ‘eyes off’ operation while viewing via the high-resolution XGA OLED Tru-Finder™.

Ultra-responsive shooting

The α77 boasts the world’s fastest continuous AF shooting performance*, capturing a burst of full-resolution images at 12 frames per second with full-time phase-detection autofocus. The α65 achieves a similarly impressive 10fps shooting speed, outpacing virtually all semi-professional cameras.
Precision AF tracking of moving subjects is crisper and more responsive than ever, thanks to a newly-developed 19-point autofocus system with 11 cross sensors. (α65: 15-point AF with 3 cross sensors). Tracking Focus maintains accurate focus lock on a designated moving subject – even if the target’s momentarily obscured by the motion of another object.
Razor-sharp responses are reinforced further by a new electronic front shutter curtain that achieves a pro-class minimum release time lag of approx. 0.050 seconds.

The growing range of compatible A-mount lenses for both cameras now includes the quiet, bright DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM standard zoom with 16mm wide angle coverage that’s ideal for portrait and everyday shooting.

The α77 and α65 Translucent Mirror interchangeable lens digital cameras by Sony are available from October 2011.

Translucent Mirror Technology line-up broadens appeal to photo enthusiasts

• World’s fastest*12 fps full-resolution continuous burst shooting with phase-detection AF (α65: 10fps)
• Newly developed 19-point AF system with 11 cross sensors (α77)
• 24.3 effective megapixel Exmor APS HD CMOS Sensor and enhanced BIONZ processor
• World’s first** XGA OLED Tru-Finder™ with versatile information display
• Quick AF Full HD Movie with AVCHD Progressive compatibility, and flexible P/A/S/M exposure control in manual focus mode
• New design and ergonomics with world’s first* 3-way tilt Xtra Fine LCD and ruggedized, reliable handling (α77)

* Among interchangeable-lens digital cameras with APS-C size sensor as of 24th August 2011 (α77 only).
** Among interchangeable-lens digital cameras with APS-C size sensor as of 24th August 2011.

For more information please visit www.sony.co.uk