I don't usually do this, and am not very excited about new SLR launches anymore.
But today is a landmark day for digital photography - kinda like when Panasonic launched the G1 2 years back!
Sony's launched the new A55/A33 "Single Lens Translucent mirror" cameras - SLTs as they call it.
What does this mean?
These cameras have a translucent mirror instead of a fully reflecting one, which doesn't need to flip up or move to allow light to the sensor. 70% of the light passes through and 30% is sent to a Phase detection sensor.
What does all that gibberish give you?
- Full highspeed auto-focus during video! This is it!
- A high-resolution EVF which is faaar better than all entry-level DSLRs (100% view, 1.4megapixel, 60fps, 1.1x magnification!)
- Compact body - faaar smaller than the usual SLRs but still a traditional grip and comfort!
- 10fps!
- A new 16megapixel sensor which goes up to 25,600 ISO
Oh and ALL this for $750!!!!
No wonder the review sites are going mad about it:
DPREVIEW GOLD AWARD
IR's best rating: "At the other end of the spectrum, for the enthusiast with time to become acquainted its capabilities and familiar with its quirks, the Sony A55 expands the realm of amateur photography further than any SLR to date. "
Luminous-Landscape says that the Sony A55 "challenges the big boys, Canon and Nikon, to get off their butts and start offering something new and exciting."
Wow. Stunning releases. And there are MUCH more on the way!
Go Sony Go!
Cheers!
Payne
But today is a landmark day for digital photography - kinda like when Panasonic launched the G1 2 years back!
Sony's launched the new A55/A33 "Single Lens Translucent mirror" cameras - SLTs as they call it.
What does this mean?
These cameras have a translucent mirror instead of a fully reflecting one, which doesn't need to flip up or move to allow light to the sensor. 70% of the light passes through and 30% is sent to a Phase detection sensor.
What does all that gibberish give you?
- Full highspeed auto-focus during video! This is it!
- A high-resolution EVF which is faaar better than all entry-level DSLRs (100% view, 1.4megapixel, 60fps, 1.1x magnification!)
- Compact body - faaar smaller than the usual SLRs but still a traditional grip and comfort!
- 10fps!
- A new 16megapixel sensor which goes up to 25,600 ISO
Oh and ALL this for $750!!!!
No wonder the review sites are going mad about it:
DPREVIEW GOLD AWARD
IR's best rating: "At the other end of the spectrum, for the enthusiast with time to become acquainted its capabilities and familiar with its quirks, the Sony A55 expands the realm of amateur photography further than any SLR to date. "
Luminous-Landscape says that the Sony A55 "challenges the big boys, Canon and Nikon, to get off their butts and start offering something new and exciting."
Wow. Stunning releases. And there are MUCH more on the way!
Go Sony Go!
Cheers!
Payne