Sony Alpha A77 Digital SLT Camera Body
£998.00
Announcing the Sony Alpha A77 Digital SLT, aimed at the serious enthusiasts the A77 builds upon the success of the popular Sony A700. This revolutionary camera features Sony’s new BIONZ processor and Translucent Mirror Technology to offer lightning-quick and precise auto-focus for both still-photo and Full HD 1080p movie recording, via either the OLED viewfinder or LCD monitor. Packed inside the magnesium alloy body is a 24.3 megapixel APS-C size sensor capable of recording still photos at a rate of 12 frames per second, as well as featuring an impressive 19 auto focus points with 11 cross sensors, ISO from 50-16000, Smart Teleconverter and GPS. The newly developed OLED viewfinder delivers incredible contrast and colour accuracy, with five different display modes to ensure you get the perfect image from start to finish without removing your eye from the viewfinder. With new technology and features combined, the A77 is particularly responsive and accurate to ensure high performance in all shooting conditions. More
Sony Alpha A77 Digital SLT Camera Body Further Details
September 2011 - "The latest SLT from Sony has a raft of exciting new features – one of the first you’ll notice is the whopping 24.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, promising exceptional detail as well as brilliant contrast and colour…" Find out more about the Sony Alpha A77 here...
Features of the Sony Alpha A77 SLT
- 24.3 effective megapixels - Ultra-high resolution Exmor™ APS HD CMOS Sensor plus 2-step noise reduction for flawless, low noise still images and HD video
- Revised BIONZ processor - Enhanced processing engine handles enormous amounts of sensor data to allow very high-speed shooting of superb, low-noise images
- Translucent Mirror Technology - Replaces DSLR moving mirror with fixed translucent mirror: enables ultra-fast shooting with speedy, accurate phase detection AF
- Class-leading shutter lag time - Ultra-fast shutter lag of just 50msec rivals the performance of high-end professional cameras: ideal for high-speed action shots
- Ultra high-speed continuous shooting - Capture fast-moving action at up to 12fps with Full-time Continuous Autofocus for razor-sharp tracking of moving subjects
- Quick AF Full HD movie - Shoot 1920x1080 video with full-time AF tracking of moving subjects: now with 24p/50p progressive shooting for cinematic results
- Creative Full HD movie functions - Manual focus allows beautiful defocus effects (bokeh) during HD video shooting; PASM exposure modes offer total creative control
- Advanced Quick AF Live View - Real-time full-resolution image display from main sensor on LCD or in viewfinder with fast, accurate phase-detection autofocus
- Object Tracking AF - Keeps faces or other selected objects in sharp focus, even if the target is obscured momentarily by another passing object
- Sweep Panorama with 3D Sweep Panorama - Press the shutter and sweep the camera to capture extra-wide panoramic images: also capture 3D panoramas to view on 3D TV
- Wide sensitivity range from ISO 50-16000 - High maximum sensitivity allows natural, low-noise images, even in low light: expansion mode extends sensitivity down to ISO 50
- 19-point phase-detection AF system - Newly developed AF system with 11 cross sensors for accurate, non-stop autofocusing - effective with Viewfinder or live view on LCD
- 3-way tilt 7.5 cm (3.0") Xtra Fine LCD - Freely-adjustable high resolution (921k dot) widescreen LCD: with TruBlack technology for superb detail and contrast
- XGA OLED TruFinder™ - Precision electronic viewfinder with 2.36 million dot resolution, high contrast and 100% frame coverage for precision framing, manual focus and shot review
- High-resolution information display - Select from a choice of digital leveling gauge, shooting parameters, grid lines and graphic exposure display options
- Smart Teleconverter - Digitally zooms centre portion of image for high-resolution 12 megapixel images with 1.4x or 2x magnification
- Shot Result Preview - Touch a button to preview effects of adjusting aperture, shutter and DRO settings on depth of field, motion blur and dynamic range
- AUTO+ Mode - Automatically analyses scene and shooting conditions, adjusting camera parameters for excellent results with any scene
- Face Detection with Face Registration - Recognises up to 8 faces in a scene, optimising optimum exposure, white balance, flash and other settings for beautiful portraits
- Smile Shutter - Automatically fires shutter when subject smiles with an adjustable smile detection sensitivity
- Picture Effect Modes - Produce impressive creative effects with no PC needed - including Posterise, Partial Colour, HDR Painting, Soft Focus, Miniature
- Enhanced HDR Auto - Automatically merges three successive exposures to create a single image with an effective dynamic range even wider than film
- Multi-Frame Noise Reduction - Automatically combines a burst of six exposures to create a single ultra-low noise image
- Handheld Twilight Mode - Automatically combines a burst of six exposures to create a single image with supressed blur and reduced noise in low light
- GPS for easy geotagging - Automatically tags images with location information: enjoy map views with PMB software or on BRAVIA TV with Photo Map function
- Creative Styles - 6 selectable image finishing options to suit range of shooting situations - can be customised for even greater creative control
- D-Range Optimiser - Analyses image in real time, adjusting brightness and contrast for more natural, evenly exposed backlit scenes
- Rugged magnesium body - Tough, rigid chassis and body panels withstand heavy usage; key buttons and controls are protected against dust and moisture
A video from Sony on the Sony A77
Sony Alpha A77 Digital SLT Camera Body Reviews
22/2/2012
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
- Durable
- Great Features
- Great Picture Quality
- Simple Controls
- Home
- Office
- Special Events
- Travel
6/12/2011
(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
- Fantastic Value
- Great IQ
- Smooth low iso images
- Super build
4/11/2011
(10 of 10 customers found this review helpful)
5.0SONY SLT-A77 delivers oustanding results
By ABETTERDJANDPHOTOGRAPHER
from COCOA, FLORIDA
- 12 FPS
- 14 and 2x zoom button
- Buttons for every setting
- Easy to use
- Ergonomic
- Excellent colour
- Excellent special effects
- Fast processing
- Good battery life 800
- Large LCD
- Legendary MINOLTA lenses
- OLED VF is incredible
- Perfect Size
- Quick auto adjustments
- Sharp photos
- Superb video
- Super fast AF
- Value
- Very well laid out
- Weatherdust seals
- Creative art
- Portrait
- Sports
- Studio
- Wedding
24/9/2011
(5 of 23 customers found this review helpful)
- Can't open movies
- Disc crashed my computer
- Manual poor
- Raw files wont open in PS
Sony Alpha A77 Digital SLT Camera Body Specifications
| Megapixels | 24.3 |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Autofocus points | 19 |
| Lens mount | Sony A-mount |
| Frames per second | 12 |
| ISO min | 100 |
| ISO max | 16000 |
| Screen size (inches) | 3.0 |
| Card format | Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC memory cards (UHS-I compliant) |
| Battery model | NP-FM500H |
| Weight (g) | 653 |
| Size | 142.6 x 104.0 x 80.9mm |
| Resolution | 6000 x 4000 |
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 |
| Sensor size | APS-C |
| Autofocus system | TTL phase-detection system |
| Exposure modes | Automatic, Program Auto, iAUTO, AUTO+, Shutter priority, Aperture priority, Manual, Scene selection |
| Screen resolution | 921600 |
| File formats | JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver.2.3, MPF Baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3format), 3D MPO (MPF Extended compliant) |
| Connectivity | HD/HDMI Out, USB 2.0 Hi-Speed |
| Flash type | Built-in pop-up |
| Flash guide number | 12 |
| Flash metering | ADI / Pre-flash TTL / Manual flash metering |
| Flash sync speed | 1/250 |
| Live view | Yes |
| Shutter speed fast | 1/8000 |
| Shutter speed slow | 30 |
| Vertical grip | VG-C77AM |
| Manufacturers link | Click here |
| HD Movie mode | 1080p |
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Sony Alpha A77 Digital SLT Camera Body kits and bundles
£1449.00
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Product Code:
PTS8285
Manufacturer #:
SLTA77V.CEH
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