Sony SLT-A57 Brochure
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1. External power AC Adaptor AC PW10AM optional With battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo Approx 618 g 1 Ib 5 7 oz Body only Approx 539 g 1 Ib 2 9 oz W x H x D excluding protrusions Approx 132 1 x 97 5 x 80 7 mm 5 1 4 x 3 7 8 x 3 1 4 in Body material High grade plastic exterior Range 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Specifications and features are based on information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice 1 With 50 mm lens at infinity 1 m 2 Speed may vary depending on shooting conditions and memory card in use 3 When drive mode is set to continuous shooting Hi mode 4 64 bit and Starter Editions are not supported 5 Starter Edition is not supported 6 Actual performance varies based on settings environmental conditions and usage Battery capacity decreases over time and use e computer environment must also satisfy the operating requirements of the OS Must be installed with the above OS at Windows XP SP3 Windows Vista SP2 Windows 7 SP1 Mac OS X 10 5 10 6 Snow Leopard Windows XP SP3 Windows Vista SP2 Windows 7 SP1 delivery Proper operation cannot be Pentium Ill 800 MHz or faster for playing editing HD movies Intel Core Duo 1 66 GHz or faster guaranteed with an upgraded OS environment 64 bit and Starter Editions are not supported Windows Image Mastering API CPU Pentium 4 or faster Intel Core Solo2. Goveyexo E s a 15 point AF system with 3 cross sensors The renowned precision of Sony s 15 point AF system previously reserved for higher grade models ensures fast and accurate TTL phase detection autofocusing wherever and whenever you shoot Even when capturing moving subjects in dim lighting the three vertically aligned cross sensors deliver accurate and reliable tracking You can choose any of four AF area modes Wide Zone Spot or Local depending on your needs Three cross sensors contribute to outstanding tracking precision Continuous shooting soeed may be slower depending on shooting conditions In Continuous Priority AE and Tele zoom Continuous Priority AE modes the aperture is fixed at F3 5 or fhe maximum aperture of the lens whichever is smaller Continuous shooting speed fps lowers when high ISO NR function is on High sensitivity ISO 100 16000 The large Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor provides an extremely wide sensitivity range of 7 1 3 steps You can use AUTO ISO 100 3200 for outstanding results in most lighting conditions or manually raise sensitivity up to ISO 16000 when lighting is low Even at high sensitivity settings the a5 7 captures every detail with natural tonal gradations and extremely low noise This makes the amp 57 perfect for shooting indoor athletes at high shutter speeds without a tripod or reproducing the mood of candlelit rooms without supplemental lighti
3. 3D Sweep Panorama Image quality modes Picture Effect Creative Style Dynamic range functions Color space AVCHD 2 0 Progressive MP4 MPEG 4 AVC H 264 Dolby Digital AC 3 MPEG 4 AAC LC AVCHD 1920 x 1080 60p 28Mbps PS 60i 24Mbps FX 60i 1 7Mbps FH 24p 24Mbps FX ee 24p 17M opsFH MP4 1440 x 1080 30fps 1 2Mbps VGA 640 x 480 30fps 3Mbps Recording format Video compression Audio recording format Image size pixels NTSC compatibility depends on region Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO HG Duo SD memory card SDHC memory card SDXC memory card Slot Memory Stick Duo SD memory card Media Long exposure NR On Off available at shutter speeds longer than 1 sec High ISO NR High Normal Low Auto ISO 100 to 25600 Noise reduction Multi frame noise reduction Auto WB Daylight Shade Cloudy Incandescent Fluorescent Warm white Cool white Day Modes white Daylight Flash C Temp 2500 to 9900K C Filter G7 to M7 15 step Custom AWB micro adjustment Available in all modes lt G7 to M7 15 steps A7 to B7 15 steps gt 3 frames H L selectable Two axis fine adjustment Bracketing Type TTL phase detection AF Focus sensor CCD line sensors Focus point 15 points 3 points cross type Sensitivity range EV 1 to 18 at ISO100 equivalent with F2 8 lens attached Focus mode Autofocus Manual Focus AF mode Single shot AF AF S Continuous AF AF C
4. Automatic AF AF A selectable Focus area Wide auto 15 points Zone Spot Local Tracking Focus Predictive control AF A AF C Focus lock Eye start AF AF illuminator built in flash type Other features Metering type 200 zone evaluative metering Metering sensor Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor Metering sensitivity EV 2 to EV 17 at ISO 100 equivalent with F1 4 lens attached Modes Multi segment Center weighted Spot iAUTO Flash Off Superior Auto Scene Selection Sweep Panorama 3D Sweep Panorama Continuous Advance Priority AE Movie Programmed AE P Aperture priority A Shutter speed priority S Manual M Exposure modes Scene Selection Portrait Landscape Macro Sports Action Sunset Night Portrait Night View Hand held Twilight Exposure compensation 3 0 EV 1 3 EV steps AE bracketing Bracket Cont Bracket Single with 1 3 EV 2 3 EV increments 3 frames AE lock Available with AE lock button AE is also locked when focus is locked in multi segment metering mode ISO sensitivity Recommended Exposure Index ISO 100 16000 equivalent AUTO ISO 100 3200 Type SVGA 0 5 1 2 cm electronic viewfinder color Xtra Fine Total number of dots 1 440 000 dots equivalent Effective number of dots Maximum 1 440 000 dots equivalent Standard 1 253 280 dots equivalent Brightness control Auto Manual 3 steps between 1 and 1 Field coverage 100 Magnification Maximum Approx
5. saturation and sharpness to suit your personal preference and achieve just the right finishing touch Not available when B W mode is selected Picture Effect Miniature Picture Effect Ordinary scenes become extraordinary photos and movies with Picture Effect Choose from 11 customizable modes and 15 effects that significantly increase visual impact by adjusting camera parameters and applying advanced processing techniques Settings include HDR Painting Rich tone Monochrome Soft Focus and a Miniature mode that makes subjects look like miniature models You can even monitor most effects in real time while shooting n Creative Style Vivid Pop Color p Partial Color Rich tone Green Monochrome E ocus Soft High key Partial Color Partial Color Partial Color Red Yellow Blue Toy Camera High Contrast Monochrome Enhanced new Tru Finder EVF The Tru Finder electronic viewfinder delivers class leading viewing ease thanks to sharp 1440k dot SVGA resolution a 23 1mm eye point and a notably wide 31 9 viewing angle that leaves competing optical viewfinders behind A 100 field of view combines with faithful effects previews to ensure that what you see in the viewfinder is exactly what you see in your photos and movies So you can fine tune every aspect of your image with confidence and achieve desired results On screen displays keep you informed of current camera set
6. 200mm 70 300mm 70 400mm renowned Sony quality assurance technology F1 4G F2 8G F4 G SSM F2 8G F4 5 5 6 G SSM F4 5 6 G SSM SAL35F14G SAL300F28G2 SAL500F40G SAL70200G SAL70300G SAL70400G Carl Zeiss lenses foes Developed jointly by Sony and the renowned optical manufacturer Carl Zeiss these superb AF capable lenses feature Carl Zeiss optical formulas and APS C coatings and are designed for professional Distagon T Planar T Sonnar T Vario Sonnar T Vario Sonnar T Vario Sonnar T photographers seeking utmost image quality 24mm F2 ZA SSM 85mm F1 4 ZA 135mm F1 8 ZA 16 35mm F2 8 ZASSM DT 16 80mm F3 5 4 5 ZA 24 70mm F2 8 ZA SSM SAL24F20Z SAL85F14Z SAL135F18Z SAL1635Z SAL1680Z SAL2470Z Teleconverters SALIATC SAL20TC ii Compatible lenses AF MF AF MF Teleconverters are a great way to extend SAL135F28 a ee your telephoto range in the field without SAL300F28G2 z gt adding much weight or bulk to your kit n a oe fe ila They give you maximum reach with 1 4x Teleconverter 2x Teleconverter SAL70200G s 5 A Designed specifically for use with cameras minimum effort SALIATC SAL20TC SAL70400G F that have an APS C type image sensor Microphone Built in flash Flash pop up button FINDER LCD button REMOTE Mode dial terminal Exposure button Speaker Power switch l Shutter button Microphone Control dial Remote Sensor Preview button Focus mode switch Lens release button jack HDMI termi
7. with interchangeable lens flexibility exceptional image quality and advanced 57 capabilities makes it easy to achieve your moviemaking aspirations NISC Interchangeable lens freedom Like a movie director you can use whatever lens most effectively brings out the moment Whether fisheye telephoto macro fixed focal length or zoom lens the a57 lets you take advantage of almost any a system A mount lens Moreover all of these lenses are compatible with the high speed phase detection AF system in the as7 enabling clear results in the most challenging conditions Audio noise reduction Sound is captured clearly with minimal noise thanks to a high performance stereo microphone on the mirror housing and advanced noise reduction that effectively suppresses AF lens drive noise via innovative NR algorithm One touch movie access With one press of the Movie button the a57 is ready fo roll The camera immediately enters movie recording mode even if you were shooting photographs continuously or in single frame mode It s the quick and easy way to capture every movie making opportunity Estimated continuous movie shooting time Ambient Temperature Shooting time 2026 6811F Approx 29 min 30 C 86 F Approx 29 min 40 C 104 F Approx 13 min When recording is stopped due to high operating temperature wait until the camera cools down before recording again The large APS C size se
8. you ll appreciate its class above design 16 1 megapixel Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor Exmor APS AD EMS Stunning images brimming with detail are yours at 16 1 megapixel resolution thanks to Sony s new proprietary Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor APS C size This ultra high resolution is complemented by an extra large sensor size that raises sensitivity in low light conditions and strengthens background defocusing effects So you can add a cinematic sense of depth and drama to virtually any scene Effective pixels approx Shot Result Preview You can preview the depth of field motion blur and other effects of your camera settings by pressing the Preview button The Tru Finder EVF and monitor display the scene almost exactly how it will appear in your photos and movies BIONZ image processor BIONZ Sony s dramatically enhanced BIONZ image processor brings out the full potential of your images at high speed Through powerful algorithms it effortlessly processes the vast data generated by the image sensor while also handling intensive tasks such as advanced digital compositing and noise reduction to deliver extremely accurate color and rich tonal gradations throughout the entire dynamic range Customize buttons Two buttons can be customized to enhance shooting convenience You can reassign the AEL or ISO button to activate any of 24 assignable functions including Drive Mode and Flash Mode Ste
9. 1 04x Standard Approx 0 97x Diopter adjustment 4 0 3 0 m Maximum 23 1mm from the eyepiece 18 mm from the eyepiece frame at 1 diopter Evencint CIPA standard YER Standard 25 2 mm from the eyepiece 20 1mm from the eyepiece frame at 1 diopter CIPA standard Display Histogram Display Graphic Display Digital Level Gauge Shooting Data Display SimpleDisplay Grid Line Real time image adjustment display Exposure Comp White Balance Creative Style System requirements of bundled software Microsoft Windows Macintosh Microsoft Windows Type Xtra Fine LCD 3 0 7 5 cm Total number of dots 921 600 dots Brightness control Auto Manual 5 steps between 2 and 2 Field coverage 100 Tilt angle Downward 180 degrees Rotation angle Leftward 270 degrees from the position in which the LCD monitor is facing forward Auto Manual Histogram Display Graphic Display Digital Level Gauge Shooting Data Display Simple Display Shooting Information For Viewfinder Grid Line Exposure Comp White Balance Creative Style 4 8x 9 5x Yes Level High Mid Low Off Color White Red Yellow Adjustable angle Display Selector finder LCD Display Real time image adjustment display Focus Magnifier Peaking MF Clear Image Zoom Still images 2x Smart Zoom still images M 1 4x S 2x Digital Zoom still images 4x Digital Zoom movie 4x Type Electronically controlled vertical traverse
10. Core Duo Core 2 Duo or faster Intel Core 2 Duo 1 66 GHz or faster Intel Core 2 Duo 2 26 GHz or faster HD FX HD FH Intel Core 2 Duo 2 40 GHz or faster HD PS Memory 1 GB or more is recommended 1 GB or more is recommended 512 MB or more for playing editing HD movies 1 GB or more IMAPI Ver 2 0 or later is required for disc burning function Trademarks amp Remarks 2012 Sony Electronics Inc All rights reserved Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited Features and specifications are subject to change without notice Sony the Sony make believe logo amp Exmor BIONZ BRAVIA SteadyShot VAIO InfoLITHIUM Translucent Mirror Technology Tru Finder Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO HG Duo Sweep Panorama SteadyShot INSIDE Xtra Fine LCD TruBlack Smile Shutter PlayMemories Studio PlayMemories Home PlayMemories Online PlayMemories Mobile G Lens For more details visit the website at www worldphoto org Sony World Photography Awards Remote Commander and their logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation PlayStation and PS3 are trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries Blu ray Disc and its logo are trademarks of Blu ray Disc Association AVCHD and AVCHD Progressive and their respective logos are trademarks of Panasonic Corpo
11. SONY make believe Never miss the moment amp 5 Translucent Mirror Technologym Full time Continuous AF wie photography and HD moviemaking a capture every moment beautifully Even when shooting in challenging conditions the accelerated speed supreme sensitivity and cutting edge functionality of the new amp 57 ensure beautiful results Discover the pleasure and creativity of class above interchangeable lens Translucent Mirror Technologym Full time Continuous AF The secret to Sony performance Translucent Mirror Technology simultaneously directs light to the image sensor and AF sensor on q full time basis to realize full time live view shooting and accelerated full time continuous 2011 gt phase detection autofocusing even during HD AGIOS movie shooting It s the cornerstone of Sony a JaN interchangeable lens camera technology INNOVATION J y a 12 fps tele zoom high speed shooting Every second you can capture up to 12 dynamic close ups of subjects in motion Tele zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE magnifies the center of the action 1 4x to bring subjects closer at a clear 8 megapixel resolution You can also team Smart Zoom with 2x magnification for super Zoomed shots AMP S size The a57 also supports up to 10 fos continuous shooting at the camera s highest resolution 16 1 megapixels tf Pas re 1 i Po A ai mi LAs LCN
12. adyShot INSIDE image stabilization WW SteadyShot INSIDE Since advanced image stabilization is built within the camera body you can enjoy sharp images with suppressed camera shake blur when using any lens The advanced class performance provides compensation equivalent to approx 2 5 to 4 5 steps in shutter speed Sweep Panorama 3D Sweep Panorama Technology simply sweep the camera to capture breathtaking vistas The amp 57 automatically records and seamlessly stitches a sequence of photos to create a spectacular image 3D Sweep Panorama mode records separate right and left eye images to bring scenes alive when viewed on an HDMI compliant 3D television Auto HDR Capture more details in the shadows and highlights by activating Auto HDR With one press this instant High Dynamic Range mode takes three exposures at different settings and composites the best details from each in the highlights mid tones and shadows to create a single image with wider dynamic range than any single exposure could possibly capture You can even shoot without using a tripod The resulting HDR image is simply breathtaking in its detail rich color and impact 1200 zone Evaluative Metering Multi Frame NR By suppressing noise the Multi Frame NR mode lets you clearly capture scenes that would normally be challenging even for seasoned professionals For example candlelit environments can be vividly captured without us
13. dels Sony s highest quality professional lenses are at the top of their class delivering exceptional in focus image quality and beautiful defocusing courtesy of advanced G Lenses Vario Sonnar T DT 16 80mm F3 5 4 5 ZA SAL1680Z An excellent single lens solution covering the most commonly used focal length range from wide angle to medium telephoto This lens exhibits excellent sharpness and contrast delivering outstanding performance for interiors portraits landscapes and casual snaps DT 11 18mm F4 5 5 6 SALI118 DT 16 50mm F2 8 SSM SAL1650 DT 16 105mm F3 5 5 6 SAL16105 matt gt DT 55 200mm F4 5 6 SAM 75 300mm F4 5 5 6 28 75mm F2 8 SAM SAL2875 SAL55200 2 SAL75300 16mm F2 8 Fisheye 20mm F2 8 DT 30mm F2 8 Macro SAM SALI6F28 SAL20F28 SAL30M28 50mm F2 8 Macro SAL50M28 85mm F2 8 SAM SAL85F28 100mm F2 8 Macro SALIOOM28 300mm a Vario Sonnar T DT 16 80mm F3 5 4 5 ZA SAL1680Z 1 500 sec F5 6 ISO100 DT 18 55mm F3 5 5 6SAM DT 18 200mm F3 5 6 3 DT 18 250mm F3 5 6 3 SALI855 SAL18200 SAL18250 Egg OT 12 F3 5 5 6 SAM DT 55 a F3 5 6 3 SAM EEI FANE 8135 SAL55300 APS C APS C DT35mmF1 8SAM 50mmF1 4 DT 50mm F1 8 SAM SAL50F14 SAL50F18 SAL35F18 135mm F2 8 14 5 STF SALI35F28 aspherical and ED glass elements as well as 35mm 500mm 70
14. ding and aberration compensation The a57 compensates for the shading and aberration characteristics of the lens you mount This includes vignetting lateral chromatic aberration and optical distortion which can each be activated or deactivated through the MENU as desired Embedded data on supported A mount lenses ensures optimal compensation SAL1650 SAL1855 SAL18250 SAL55200 2 SAL16802Z SAL16105 SAL24F20Z SAL85F14Z SAL135F18Z SAL 70300G SAL35F18 and SALSOF18 HDMI Terminal This terminal simplifies connection with an HDTV Enjoy big screen viewing of your photos and HD movies with high definition image quality and high resolution audio as well as convenient camera playback using the television s remote control if the connected unit is a BRAVIA TV supporting BRAVIA Sync and PhotoTV HD HDMI cable is required and sold separately oe e Premor PlayMemories Studio Software Play edit and share photos and movies on a PlayStation 3 PS3 system taking full advantage of its power and game like operation Optional software j PlayMemories Online PlayMemories Online Service Now you can manage photo and movie content anytime and anywhere from almost any device in a uniform manner via the cloud Wide ranging Sony and third party products including iPhone iPad and Android smartphones are compatible with the PlayMemories Mobile app Built in pop up flash This
15. e quality for the scene Exposure Mode selecting an exposure mode is as simple as flicking a dial on top of the a5 7 The clearly labeled dial provides quick and direct access to Program Auto Aperture priority Shutter soeed priority and Manual exposure modes as well as a fully automatic Auto mode and 8 Scene Selection modes Portrait Sports Action Macro Landscape Sunset Night Scene Hand held Twilight and Night Portrait that apply camera settings appropriate for each type of scene Drive Modes Photos can be taken in your choice of four drive modes single shot continuous bracketed or self timer shooting which are selectable via user friendly icons You can shoot continuously at up to 8 or 3 fos shoot with a 2 or 10 second delay or bracket your choice of exposure white balance or DRO Entering Continuous Priority AE mode enables continuous shooting at a class leading up to 10 fps As of May 2012 PlayStation 3 pe System lt A PlayMemories PlayMemories Home Software Keep your images conveniently organized by folder rank and title while also using advanced features like movie editing and face search You can even directly browse images stored in the camera on your PC monitor without storing the data on your PC s hard disk as well as upload displayed images to the Net through intuitive drag and drop operation on your PC screen I Lens sha
16. ectors PCK LM2AM PCK LS8AM Rear Lens Cap Lens Case Remote 2 ALC R55 LCL 140AM 90AM 60AM SD Memory Card S HDMI Cable Body Cap SA al DLC HEM15 20 30 nee HVL F60M and HVLRLI includes supplied ADP AMA shoe adapter Number of recordable frames for single media Memory Stick PRO Duo Image size L 16M aspect ratio 3 2 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16GB 32GB Standard 410 820 1650 3350 6700 Fine 295 590 1150 2400 4800 RAW amp JPEG 80 160 325 650 1300 RAW 110 220 445 890 1750 Movie recording time for single media Memory Stick PRO Duo in hours and minutes approx 2 GB 4GB 8GB 16 GB 32 GB eee ee oo 0 22 0 40 1 30 3 00 AVCHD 90P 28M PS NTSC 9 99 0 15 0 35 1 15 2 30 50p 28M PS PAL AVCHD o5p 24M XV PAD 0 10 0 20 0 40 1 30 3 00 MP4 1440x1080 12M 0 20 0 40 1 20 2 45 5 30 Recommended memory card for movie recording Memory Stick PRO Duo Mark2 Memory Stick PRO HG Duo SD memorycard SDHC memory card SDXC memory card Class 4 or more The numbers in the table above show the approximate maximum recordable time obtained by totaling all movie files e The size of a movie file is limited to approx 2 GB 15 Main specifications of 57 Camera type Interchangeable lens digital camera with built in flash Lens compatibility Sony A mount lenses operation with Minolta Konica Minolta lenses confi
17. epending on whether your subject is facing the camera ot a a r a Mirror Technologyuwm Full time Continuous AF Ss ee ae create powerfully expressive Quick AF Full HD Movie Even when shooting movies at Full HD resolution the a5 7 employs speedy full time continuous phase detection autofocusing Most interchangeable lens cameras revert to contrast detection AF that slowly hunts for the correct focus when shooting movies But the a57 delivers the same swift accurate focusing as during still photography to capture even fast moving subjects with clarity You can even lock exposure switch the focus point enjoy digital Zooming and more while shooting movies for expanded creative control 1920 x 1080 60p 24p 60i NTSC IWCHbD we Homi Progressive 1080 ji Bi g i a E F A os a D roOoOvVvies I _ l Ti Large image sensor From corner to corner every detail of your scene is beautifully captured by Sony s proprietary Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor In addition to offering impressive 16 1 effective megapixel resolution its extra large dimensions deliver supreme sensitivity in low light conditions and gorgeous background defocusing effects beyond the capabilities of conventional camcorders Moreover dual noise reduction and enhanced BIONZ image processing ensure smooth gradations with minimal noise in low light conditions This means you can add a cinematic sense of drama fo vir
18. erture values Digital Level Gauge to determine whether the camera is level Histogram to view the luminance distribution of pixels or Simple Display to clear information One of three grids can also be displayed to lend framing assistance 10 P 1345 E16mFINE ose zz 100 A Mon 0aan14000 2s 2 F14 20an t22 ube IS0100 32 1 80 F8 0 32u n2 3 Simple Display Shooting Data Display Digital Level Gauge Display Histogram Display Rule of thirds grid 921 600 dot tilt LCD monitor The brightness and clarity of Sony s big Xtra Fine LCD monitor brings out every detail of your scene setting you free to clearly shoot in challenging shooting environments Images are displayed at a crisp 921K dot resolution on the 3 0 7 5 cm 4 3 aspect ratio screen which can be flipped up to 180 vertically and rotated up to 270 horizontally to flexibly support shooting from unusual perspectives Brightness can be adjusted either manually or automatically and the Sunny Weather mode boosts brightness in bright sunlight to facilitate viewing Sophisticated styling The sophisticated styling of the a5 7 is reminiscent of higher grade a models Every curve and detail of the body has been painstakingly refined to enhance operational ease The more you use the as the more
19. ff DRO on Lv 5 12 White Balance Two axis White Balance In addition to automatic white balance and a full range of white balance presets the a57 provides a two axis White Balance mode for even finer white balance adjustment This mode lets you adjust white balance in the amber blue and green magenta directions to achieve more true to life color under almost any kind of light source Software and cloud service Powerful intuitive bundled software and a cloud service help you make the most of your photos and movies Enjoy editing file management and more Superior Auto mode i Relax and enjoy the il convenience of point and shoot operation superior Auto mode automatically detects and analyzes shooting conditions and adjusts camera settings accordingly to achieve optimal results It also activates advanced functions like continuous shooting if subjects are moving fast and Auto HDR if details are getting lost in the shadows and highlights Active settings and functions are displayed on screen for easy confirmation at a glance Scene Selection It s easy to optimize image quality for the type of scene you shoot Simply choose one of 8 Scene Selection modes Portrait sports Action Macro Landscape Sunset Night Scene Hand held Twilight or Night Portrait and the camera will automatically optimize aperture shutter soeed white balance and other settings to provide the best overall imag
20. focal plane type Shutter speed 1 4000 second to 30 seconds Bulb Flash sync speed 1 160 second Electronic front curtain shutter Yes On Off System For still images Image Sensor Shift mechanism For movies Electronic For still images Approx 2 5 4 5 EV decrease in shutter speed varies according to shooting conditions and lens used SteadyShot capability Type Auto popup built in Guide No 10 in meters at ISO 100 Coverage FOV coverage up to 18 mm in the focal length Control ADI flash Pre flash TTL Compensation 2 0 EV 1 3 EV steps Bracketing 1 3 EV 2 3 EV steps 3 frames Modes Flash off Autoflash Fill flash Rear sync Slow Sync Red eye reduction On Off Recycling time External flash Wireless control Approx 3 sec Sony a System Flash compatible with Auto lock accessory shoe Yes wireless flash with lighting ratio control Single Shot Continuous Hi Lo Self timer 10 2 sec delay Bracketing Cont Single White Balance Remote Control with optional RMT DSLR1 or RMT DSLR2 Hi Maximum 8 frames per second Lo Maximum 3 frames per second Tele zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE Maximum 12 images per second Continuous Advance Priority AE Maximum 10 images per second Tele zoom Continuous Advance priority AE Fine 23 images Standard 25 Continuous Advance Priority AE mode Fine 23 images Standard 27 images RAW amp JPEG 18 images RAW 21 images Continuous shooting F
21. ht Finder Accessories O a A Angle Finder Eyepiece Cup le ai o VL FDA A1AM FDA EP11 E External Battery Clip on LCD Monitor Bracket Shotgun Microphone Flash Video Flash Adaptor for Flash CIM VCT SSL Be Me E20 Q Light HVL F43AM HVL F20AM_ FA EBIAM D T HVL F6OM Cases amp straps N lza Battery Video LU ort CR y Video Light Stereo Microphone N 427 HVL LE1 ECM ALST1 LA Macro Light Sync Terminal Shoe HVL RL1 Adaptor Adaptor Adaptor Grip Belt Shoulder Strap Wrapping S FA MAIAM FA STIAM ADP AMA STP GBIAM STP SS2AM Cloth LCS WRIAM Qa SS 3 Q ag Off camera Triple Connector Macro Twin Flash kit Shoe for Flash for Flash HVL MT24AM FA CS1AM FA TC1AM y Soft Carrying Soft Carrying Gaia Ae Case Case Case Case z LCS AMB LCS AMSC30 LCS SC21 LCS SC8 Multi Flash Cable Off camera Cable Extension Cable FA MC1AM for Flash for Flash FA CC1AM FA ECIAM Battery Charger LA Lens Accessories Soft Carrying Soft Carrying Messenger Circular PL Filters Case Case Type Bag 67CPAM 72CPAM 77CPAM anol Rechargeable lt ND Filters 8x a ons battery Pack Battery Charger AC Adaptor Shooting Accessories VF 49NDAM 55NDAM 62NDAM 9P NP FM500H BC VM10 AC PW10AM Remote Commander RMT DSLR1 VF 49MPAM 55MPAM 62MPAM Memory cards HDMI Cable SP Sa a Lens Hood C Memory Stick PRO HG Duo HX f Memory Stick PRO Duo Mark 2 Still image only LCD Protect Sheet O 67NDAM 72NDAM 77NDAM LCD Protect Semi Hard Sheet O MC Prot
22. ine 25 images Standard 29 images RAW amp JPEG 19 images RAW 21 images Drive modes Continuous shooting speed Max continuous shots Single with or without shooting information RGB histogram and highlight shadow warning 4 9 frame index view Enlarged display mode L 13 6x M 9 9x S 6 8x Auto Review 10 5 2 sec Off Image orientation On Off Slideshow Panorama scrolling Folder selection still Forward Rewind movie Delete Protect Modes Auto Portrait Framing Face Detection up to 8 faces detectable automatically Face Registration Face Selection Smile Shutter selectable from 3 steps In Camera Guide Custom Function PC interface Hi speed USB USB 2 0 Mass storage MTP HD output HDMI mini connector Type C BRAVIA Sync link menu PhotoTV HD Others Sync Terminal Auto lock accessory shoe Microphone jack DC IN terminal Remote terminal Windows XP SP3 Windows Vista 5 SP2 Windows 7 SP1 Mac OS X 10 3 10 6 Microphone Built in stereo microphone or ECM ALST1 ECM CG50 sold separately Speaker Built in monaural volume settings in 8 steps Compatible standards Exif Print Print Image Matching III DPOF setting Type Custom key settings Battery Rechargeable battery pack NP FM500H Still images Approx 550 shots with viewfinder and 590 shots with LCD monitor CIPA standard Movies Approx 180 min with viewfinder and 180 min with LCD monitor
23. ing a tripod or flash Once you choose camera settings such as ISO Multi Frame NR suppresses noise by as much as two ISO steps by taking six photos and seamlessly combining them with sophisticated motion detection and digital compositing technologies 3D Sweep Panorama D 3D world Requires optional Created by Sony HDMI cable and 3D glasses Hand held Twilight Create beautiful evening shots without using a tripod or flash This Scene Selection mode shoots a burst of six images combines the images using advanced Sony digital compositing technology that compensates for camera and subject movement and applies noise reduction to create a single beautiful image with minimal blur and noise Achieve balanced exposures in wide ranging lighting whether shooting photographs or movies The amp 57 analyzes subjects and shooting situations based on light and color data taken directly from the Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor at an extremely high 1200 zone density to enable highly precise metering and accurate subject recognition You can choose between Multi segment Center weighted and Spot metering modes and activate AF AE lock by pressing the shutter button half way Dynamic Range Optimizer DRO DRO uses proprietary Sony technology to bring out details in the highlights and shadows and deliver naturally bright images If can be used during continuous shooting and provides five user selectable levels of compensation DRO o
24. lies Sony s proprietary By Pixel super Resolution Technology to Clear Image Zoom to ensure trimmed images feature the same number of pixels as the original Even close ups provide great results thanks to highly dramatic trimming As of March 2012 Among interchange able lens digital cameras Note Trimming may not always be effective when capturing more than one face Conventional digital zoom Clear Image Zoom Face Detection Smile Shutter and Face Registration You can always capture faces at their best with the a5 Face Detection technology ensures that facial features are clearly focused and skin tones are accurately reproduced by fine tuning parameters such as exposure white balance flash and D Range Optimizer Smile Shutter technology captures smiles at just the right moment by automatically releasing the shutter when smiles reach the desired level And Face Registration lets you register up to eight people for the camera to prioritize when detecting faces in groups Creative Style New Registration P AT Shoot with face filling the frame m s5 Give your photos and movies a creative look with Creative Style settings Depending on the scene and your creative intentions simply select any of 6 customizable settings Standard Vivid Portrait Landscape Sunset or Black amp White and the camera will adjust color and other image parameters accordingly You can also fine tune contrast
25. nal USB terminal DC IN terminal MENU button Auto lock accessory shoe MOVIE button ISO button For shooting Zoom button For viewing Zoom in button For shooting AEL AE Look button AV Aperture value button For viewing Zoom out button Image index button For details please check your local site accessories NEW Guide number of 43 at 105mm ISO 100 m Quick Shift Bounce said ar e Wireless Ratio a ay a Control Soft Carrying 22 step power level Case switching LCS AMB Built in wide panel and bounce sheet 00M SERIES SERIES Auto lock Auto lock ee Q Accessory Shoe SERIES Battery Video Light l Flash Accessory Kit HVL LE1 HVL F43AM ACC FMIA LED Battery Video Light expands your moviemaking This large capacity flash unit features Sony s Quick Active users will appreciate this attractive accessory freedom It can tilt horizontally and vertically and Shift Bounce design which enables wide ranging kit which includes a compact lightweight carrying includes brightness adjustment 10 to 100 a angle adjustment and the same lighting whether case with hammock structure for easy camera color conversion filter and diffuser shooting in the landscape or portrait position removal and a rechargeable battery pe Flash Accessories Microphone Monitor Battery Video Lig
26. ng Even in dimly lit environments you can capture moving subjects clearly by using a high sensitivity setting and fast shutter speed Class leading release time lag When you press the shutter button the a amp 5 responds in 0 05 second a blazing speed that rivals professional cameras Made possible by an innovative electronic front curtain shutter this accelerated response lets you capture decisive moments with utmost confidence The electronic front curtain shutter also produces less shutter noise and vibration than a mechanical front curtain shutter which can be activated if desired through the MENU This remarkable AF performance made possible by Translucent Mirror Technology lets you effortlessly Full time Continuous AF Even at maximum continuous shooting speed and during live view movie shooting accelerated full time continuous phase detection auto focusing keeps your subject in sharp focus without the slightest delay capture dramatic moments and expressions in all types of situations with professional looking results Enhanced Object Tracking Newly improved Object Tracking utilizes powerful predictive focusing algorithms 15 AF points in a wide focus area blazing fast BIONZ image processing and Sony s original subject recognition technologies to track subjects with soeed and precision When your subject is a person it automatically switches between face defection tracking and object tracking d
27. nsor consumes a great deal of power during HD movie shooting and this can cause the temperature of the sensor and other internal componenis to rise as can high ambient temperatures Increased internal temperatures can result in recording times shorter than the estimates shown 7 Auto Portrait Framing sony makes it easy to create beautifully balanced portraits AUTO with a truly professional look Simply photograph a person and new Auto Portrait Framing the world s first feature of its kind will save an additional optimally framed image in the vertical or horizontal orientation The feature even recognizes the direction your subject is facing and captures more of the scene in that direction to create a more appealing balance Auto Portrait Framing employs face detection technology and the rule of thirds principle to achieve this amazing feat Auto Portrait Framing Clear Image Zoom Dramatically enhanced Clear Image Zoom utilizes proprietary By Pixel Super Resolution Technology to digitally zoom the center of your image up to 2x with nearly imperceptible degradation It virtually doubles your zooming range to that of Zoom lenses when using a standard lens or to that of super telephoto lenses when using a telephoto lens So you can create dramatic close ups enjoy greater shooting flexibility and take more advantage of the brightness of compact single focus lenses It also app
28. powerful built in flash unit automatically pops up to illuminate dark scenes It offers various modes a guide number of 10 ISO100 m an irradiation angle that covers the angle of view of a wide 18mm lens and a maximum sync speed of 1 160 sec Memory Stick Duo SD card slots The multi type slot lets you enjoy all the convenience of standard memory cards including Memory Stick PRO Duo and SD memory cards Sony memory cards undergo rigorous testing and are recommended for their outstanding performance during HD movie recording continuous shooting and high speed file transfer Supports the latest generation of SD SDHC and SDXC memory cards O57 controls and dials gt Zoom lenses High performance Sony O zoom lenses are available in wide ranging focal lengths that provide outstanding flexibility in composing shots Compact and lightweight they offer professional quality optics that maintain high image quality at all focal lengths contribute to fast response by minimizing the need for lens changes and expand your range of shooting opportunities Fixed focal length lenses Sony amp fixed focal length lenses are precision crafted for optimal performance at specific focal lengths Offering performance a cut above lenses with wider focal ranges they deliver a consistent and intuitive shooting experience and are available in fisheye portrait macro telephoto and other specialized mo
29. ration and Sony Corporation SD Logo SDHC Logo and SDXC Logo are trademarks of SD 3C LLC HDMI HDMI Logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries All other company and product names mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only and may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners InfoLITHIUM is a lithium battery pack which can exchange data with compatible electronic equipment about its energy consumption Sony recommends that you use the battery pack with SERIES e Screen displays are simulated Simulated effects are used to illustrate some functions Recycled plastic recycled material rate 10 is used in the chassis DIT 2021
30. rmed Type APS C size 23 5 x 15 6 mm Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor with primary color filters Number of pixels effective Approx 16 1 megapixels Number of pixels total Approx 16 7 megapixels Image sensor aspect ratio 3 2 Anti dust system Charge protection coating on Low Pass Filter and Image Sensor Shift mechanism JPEG DCF Ver 2 0 Exif Ver 2 3 MPF Baseline compliant RAW Sony ARW 2 3 format 3D MPO MPF Extended compliant L 4912 x 3264 16M M 3568 x 2368 8 4M S 2448 x 1624 4 0M L 4912 x 2760 14M M 3568 x 2000 7 1M S 2448 x 1376 3 4M Wide horizontal 12 416 x 1 856 23M vertical 5 536 x 2 160 12M Standard horizontal 8 192 x 1 856 15M vertical 3 872 x 2 160 8 4M Wide 7152 x 1080 7 7M Standard 4912 x 1080 5 3M 16 9 1920 x 1080 2 1M RAW RAW amp JPEG JPEG Fine JPEG Standard 11 modes 15 effects Posterization Color B W Pop Color Retro Photo Partial Color R G B Y High Contrast Monochrome Toy Camera Soft High key Soft Focus HDR Painting Rich tone Monochrome Miniature Standard Vivid Portrait Landscape Sunset B W Contrast 3 to 3 steps Saturation 3 to 3 steps Sharpness 3 to 3 steps Off Dynamic Range Optimizer Auto Level Auto High Dynamic Range Off Auto Exposure Difference Exposure Difference Level 1 6 EV 1 0 EV step sRGB Adobe RGB Recording format 3 2 aspect ratio 16 9 aspect ratio Image size pixels Sweep Panorama
31. tings Tru Finder Effects previews Unlike optical viewfinders Sony s Tru Finder electronic viewfinder displays exactly what will appear in your photos and movies including the effects of exposure control white balance and creative styles as well as background defocusing if you press the Preview button These capabilities are made possible by Translucent Mirror Technology which enables real time viewing of the image captured by the image sensor ot all times Exposure and white balance compensation Adjustable eye point Two finder magnification ratios are selectable allowing you to switch from the default max mode to the standard lower ratio mode to support an extended eye point At the maximum 23 1mm eye point the entire frame is easy to see even when wearing glasses 48 more effective pixels for greater viewing ease P 1345 EMI16MFINE Taa 100 1 1250 F40 azum uz3 150200 amp 5 new Tru Finder EVF Effective pixels 1440k Compared with the amp 55 Compared at 3 2 aspect ratio Variable information display Essential shooting information can be displayed in the viewfinder and monitor at high SVGA resolution for confirmation at a glance Simply press the DISP button to display the information you desire Choose Shooting Data to display shooting data as icons along the sides Graphic Display to show graphs of shutter soeed and ap
32. tually any scene With phase detection AF AVCHD Ver 2 0 Progressive Full HD 60p movies Create movies of amazing clarity that play extra smoothly by recording them at Full HD resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels in the AVCHD Ver 2 0 Progressive format at the extremely high frame rate of 60 fos You can easily download the movies to your computer for editing and recording to Blu ray Disc media which is highly compatible with the AVCHD Ver 2 0 Progressive codec Sony s lightning fast Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor and Full time Continuous AF ensure flawless capture even at accelerated 60 fps NISC Full manual movie shooting The a57 frees you to realize your creative moviemaking vision P A S M modes Program Aperture Priority Shutter Priority and Manual let you flexibly adjust aperture and shutter speed to modify the depth of field and achieve effects like defocused backgrounds when shooting movies in the manual focusing mode On screen prompts provide assistance to make full manual operation quick easy and comfortable 24p cinema like expression Movies played at theaters are traditionally captured at 24 fps creating a subtle but unmistakable look that film lovers everywhere associate with the cinema Simply by capturing your movies at the same frame rate in the progressive format at 24p you can recreate this look and endow your movies with an added sense of quality and drama This feature together
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