Sony SLT-A65VK User manual

Type
Camera type Interchangeable-lens digital camera with built-in flash
Lens Compatibility
Lens compatibility Sony A-mount lenses, operation with Minolta/Konica Minolta lenses confirmed
Image sensor
Type APS-C size (23.5 x 15.6 mm), Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor with primary color filters
Number of pixels (effective)Approx. 24.3 megapixels
Number of pixels (total)Approx. 24.7 megapixels
Image sensor aspect ratio 3:2
Anti-dust system Charge protection coating on Low-Pass Filter and Image Sensor-Shift mechanism
Recording system (still image)
Recording format JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.3, MPF Baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format),
3D MPO (MPF Extended compliant)
Image size (pixels)
3:2 aspect ratio L: 6000 x 4000 (24M), M: 4240 x 2832 (12M), S: 3008 x 2000 (6M)
16:9 aspect ratio L: 6000 x 3376 (20M), M: 4240 x 2400 (10M), S: 3008 x 1688 (5.1M)
Sweep Panorama 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)
3D Sweep Panorama Wide: 7152 x 1080 (7.7M), Standard:4912 x 1080 (5.3M),16:9:1920 x 1080 (2.1M)
Image quality modes RAW, RAW & JPEG, JPEG Fine,JPEG Standard
Picture Effect
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
Creative Style Standard,Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, B/W (Contrast -3 to +3 steps,
Saturation -3 to +3 steps,Sharpness -3 to +3 steps)
Dynamic range functions Off,Dynamic Range Optimizer (Auto/Level),Auto High Dynamic Range: Off,
Auto Exposure Difference,Exposure Difference Level (1-6 EV, 1.0 EV step)
Color space sRGB,Adobe RGB
Recording system (movie)
Recording format AVCHD™ 2.0 (Progressive)/ MP4
Video compression MPEG-4 AVC (H.264)
Audio recording format Dolby®Digital (AC-3)/ MPEG-4 AAC-LC
Image size (pixels)NTSC
AVCHD:1920 x 1080 (60p/28Mbps/PS, 60i/24Mbps/FX, 60i/17Mbps/FH, 24p/24Mbps/FX,
24p/17M/bpsFH)
MP4: 1440 x 1080 (30fps/12Mbps),VGA: 640 x 480 (30fps/3Mbps)
Media
Media Memory Stick PRO Duo™, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™, SD memory card, SDHC memory card
(UHS-I compliant), SDXC memory card (UHS-I compliant)
Slot Memory Stick Duo™/ SD memory card
Noise reduction
Noise reduction Long exposure NR:On/Off,available at shutter speeds longer than 1 sec.
High ISO NR: High/Normal/Low
Multi frame noise reduction Auto/ISO 100 to 25600
White Balance
Modes
Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (Warm white/Cool white/Day
white/Daylight), Flash, C.Temp 2500 to 9900K, C Filter G7 to M7,15-step, Custom,
AWB micro adjustment
Two-axis fine adjustment Available in all modes <G7 to M7 (15 steps),A7 to B7 (15 steps)>
Bracketing 3 frames,H/L selectable
Focus system
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), Automatic AF (AF-A)selectable
Focus area Wide (auto,15 points), Zone, Spot, Local
Other features Object Tracking Focus,Predictive control (AF-A,AF-C), Focus lock, Eye-start AF,
AF illuminator (built-in flash type)
Exposure control
Metering type 1200-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
Exposure modes
AUTO,Flash Off,AUTO Advanced (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)
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 3 shot single or continuous with 1/3 EV or 2/3 EV increments, bracket can be offset ±3EV with
Exposure Compensation
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 100-1600 )
Viewfinder
Type XGA OLED, 0.5" (1.3 cm)electronic viewfinder
Total number of dots (approx.)2,359,296 dots
Brightness control Auto / Manual (3 steps between -1 and +1)
Field coverage 100%
Magnification Approx. 1.09x (with 50 mm lens at infinity,-1 m-1)
Diopter adjustment -4.0 ~ +3.0 m-1
Eye point Approx.27 mm from the eyepiece lens,22 mm 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
LCD monitor
Type 3.0" Xtra Fine LCD™ TFT display with TruBlack™ technology
Total number of dots (approx.)921,600 dots
Brightness control Auto/Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2)
Field coverage 100%
Adjustable angle Tilt angle:Downward 180 degrees. Rotation angle:Leftward 270 degrees from the position in
which the LCD monitor is facing forward.
Display Selector (finder/LCD)Auto/Manual
Display Histogram Display,Graphic Display,Digital Level Gauge, Shooting Data Display,
Simple Display, Shooting Information For Viewfinder,Grid Line.
Real-time image adjustment display Exposure Comp,White Balance,Creative Style
Focus Magnifier 5.9x, 11.7x
Peaking MF Yes (Level: High/Mid/Low/Off, Color: White/Red/Yellow)
Smart Teleconverter (digital zoom without image deterioration)
Approx.1.4 x / 2x
Shutter
Type Electronically controlled, vertical-traverse, 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
SteadyShot INSIDE™ (image stabilization)
System For still images:Image Sensor-Shift mechanism, For movies: Electronic
SteadyShot capability For still images:Approx. 2.5-4.5 EV decrease in shutter speed
(varies according to shooting conditions and lens used)
Flash
Type Auto popup, built-in
Guide No. 10 (in meters at ISO 100)
Coverage Field of view up to 18mm (indicated on lens), 27mm (35mm format equivalent)
Control ADI flash / Pre-flash TTL
Compensation ±2.0 EV (1/3 EV steps)
Bracketing 3 single shots with 1/3 or 2/3 EV steps, bracketing can be offset ±2EV with
Flash Exposure Compensation
Modes Flash off,Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear sync.,Slow Sync.,Red-eye reduction (On/Off)
Recycling time Approx.3 sec
External flash Sony System Flash compatible with Auto-lock accessory shoe
Wireless control Yes (wireless flash with lighting ratio control)
Drive
Drive modes Single Shot, Continuous (Hi/Lo), Self-timer (10/2 sec. delay),
Bracketing (Cont., Single,White Balance), Remote Control (with optional RM-DSLR1)
Continuous shooting speed1Hi: Maximum 8 frames per second,Lo:Maximum 3 frames per second
Continuous Advance Priority AE: Maximum 10 images per second
Max. continuous shots *1
Continuous Advance Priority AE mode: Fine: 17 images, Standard:18 images,
RAW & JPEG:11 images,RAW: 13 images
Continuous shooting 2 : Fine: 18 images, Standard: 18 images, RAW & JPEG: 11 images,
RAW: 13 images
Playback
Modes
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
Other features
Face detection (up to 8 faces detectable automatically),Face registration,Face selection,
Smile Shutter™ technology (selectable from 3 steps),In-Camera Guide, Custom Function,GPS
Interface
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
Compatible OS (USB connection)
Windows XP3SP3,Windows Vista4SP2, Windows 7 SP1,Mac OS X (10.3-10.6)
Audio
Microphone Built-in stereo microphone or ECM-ALST1 / ECM-CG50 (sold separately)
Speaker Built-in, monaural, volume settings in 8 steps
Print
Compatible standards Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, DPOF setting
Custom function
Type Custom key settings
Power
Battery Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM500H
Still images Approx.up to 510 shots with viewfinder and 560 up to shots with LCD monitor (CIPA standard)
Movies Approx. up to 190 min.with viewfinder and up to 190 min.with LCD monitor5
External power AC Adaptor AC-PW10AM (optional)
Weight
With battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo Approx.1 lb 5.9 oz (622 g)
Body only Approx.1 lb 3.1 oz (543 g)
Dimensions
(W x H x D)(excluding protrusions)Approx.5 1/4 x 3 7/8 x 3 1/4 in. (132.1 x 97.5 x 80.7 mm)
Body material
Body material High-grade plastic exterior
Operating Temperature
Range 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Trademarks & Remarks
* Screen displays are simulated.
* Simulated effects are used to illustrate some functions.
• is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
•Exmor , BIONZ , BRAVIA , SteadyShot, VAIO , InfoLithium , Memory Stick , Translucent Mirror Technology , Tru-Finder ,
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•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electronicequipmentbearingthemark.
The2012SonyWorldPhotographyAwardsisnow
accepting entries until January 4, 2012. For more
details,visitthewebsiteatwww.worldphoto.org.
Thecomputerenvironmentmustalsosatisfy
theoperatingrequirementsoftheOS.
6MustbeinstalledwiththeaboveOSat
delivery.Properoperationcannotbe
guaranteedwithanupgradedOS
environment.
7 64-bitandStarterEditionsarenot
supported.WindowsImageMastering
API (IMAPI)Ver.2.0orlaterisrequired
fordiscburningfunction.
System requirements of bundled software
Image Data Converter Ver.4 PMB
OS6Microsoft Windows®Macintosh®Microsoft Windows®
Windows®XP7SP3,Windows Vista®SP2,Windows 7 SP1 Mac OS®X (10.5, 10.6 Snow Leopard)Windows®XP7SP3,Windows Vista®SP2, Windows 7 SP1
CPU Pentium®4 or faster Intel®Core™ Solo,Core Duo,
Core 2 Duo or faster
Pentium III 800 MHz or faster [for playing/editing HD movies:Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz 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)
Specifications and features are based on information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice.
1Speedmayvarydependingonshootingconditionsandmemorycardinuse.
2Whendrivemodeissettocontinuousshooting“Hi”mode.
364-bitandStarterEditionsarenotsupported.
4StarterEditionisnotsupported.
5 Records in 29 minute segments.
Main specifications of
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•Ultra-highresolution:24.3megapixel
Exmor™APSHDCMOSsensor
•Upto10fpscontinuousshooting
withFull-timeContinuousAF
•AVCHD™Ver.2.0(Progressive)
FullHDMovieat60p
•World’sfirst*XGAOLED
Tru-Finder™viewfinder
•921,600-dotXtraFineLCD™monitorwith
variableangletiltdesign
The power to express your creative vision
Takeacreativeleapforwardandleaveconventionbehind.
Capturedecisivemomentswithremarkablespeedandprecision.
Bringeveryincredibledetailtolifeat24.3megapixelresolution.
Sony A65empowersyoutoexpressyourvisionlikeneverbefore.
* Amonginterchangeable-lenscameraswithan
APS-C sensor as of August 2011.
70-300mmF4.5-5.6(SAL70300G),ContinuousAdvancePriorityAE,1/2500sec.,F5.6,ISO800,Daylightwhitebalance
Revolutionary Translucent Mirror Technology
TranslucentMirrorTechnologyenables
simultaneous focusing and image capture
allowingforhighcontinuousshooting
speed at full resolution, continuous phase
detectionautofocusingevenwhileshooting
HDmovies,andsmooth,uninterruptedlive-
viewingontheEVForrearmonitor.

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Stunning response and image quality
Imagequality
ISO1600 ISO6400 ISO12800
16-80mmF3.5-4.5ZA(SAL1680Z),2.5sec.,F8.0,ISO100,Autowhitebalance
85mmF2.8SAM(SAL85F28),ContinuousAdvancePriorityAE,1/4000sec.,F3.5,-1EV,ISO800,Daylightwhitebalance
Full-time Continuous AF
Accelerated full-time continuous phase-
detection autofocusing keeps your
subjectsharplyfocusedatalltimes.Even
atmaximumcontinuousshootingspeed
andduringlive-viewmovieshooting—
thankstorevolutionaryTranslucentMirror
Technology.You can clearly capture sports
actionandfleetingfacialexpressions
withoutresortingtomanualfocusing.The
speed and precision of phase-detection
autofocusing lets you effortlessly capture
dramatic moments in all types of situations
withprofessional-lookingresults.
15-point AF system with
3 cross sensors
Thenewphase-detectionautofocusing
systemspreads15AFsensorsoverawide
AF area to increase your framing freedom
andkeepmovingsubjectsinfocus.It
includes3crosssensorsthatdelivermore
accurateandreliabletrackingthan
sensorswithonlyverticalorhorizontal
detectioncanachieve.ThisnewAFsystem
additionallyimprovesautofocusing
performanceinlowbrightnessconditions
toensureprecisionfocusingwhereverand
wheneveryoushoot.
Object Tracking
Focus
Variousadvancescometogetherinthe
a65toenableswift,accuratetrackingof
fast-movingsubjects.Onceyoudesignate
yoursubjectontheviewfinderorrearLCD,
ObjectTrackingFocusutilizespowerful
predictivefocusingalgorithmsandSony’s
originalsubjectrecognitiontechnologies
totrackyoursubject’severymovewith
speed and precision. This performance is
supportedbyblazing-fastBIONZ®image
processing and 15 autofocusing points
thatarespreadoverawideareatobetter
keepmovingsubjectsinfocus.
SteadyShot INSIDE™ image
stabilization
Variousadvancescometogetherinthe
65toenableswift,accuratetrackingof
fast-movingsubjects.Onceyoudesignate
yoursubjectontheviewfinderorrearLCD,
TrackingFocusutilizespowerfulpredictive
focusingalgorithmsandSony’soriginal
subjectrecognitiontechnologiestotrack
yoursubject’severymovewithspeedand
precision. This performance is supported
byblazing-fastBIONZ®image processing
and 15 autofocusing points that are
spreadoverawideareatobetterkeep
movingsubjectsinfocus.
Dramatically improved BIONZ®
image processing engine
Sony’slightning-fastBIONZprocessor
employspowerfulalgorithmstogenerate
beautifulimagesfromRAWdatacaptured
bytheExmorCMOSimagesensor.Fully
optimizedtomatchthecharacteristicsof
thesensor,itdeliversextremelyaccurate
color and rich tonal gradations throughout
theentiredynamicrange.Evenduring
ultra-high-speed continuous shooting
andFullHDmovieshooting,iteffortlessly
handlesthevastinformationgeneratedby
the24.3megapixelCMOSsensoraswell
asotherintensivetaskssuchasadvanced
digitalcompositing.Moreover,RAWimage
noise reduction
complements dual
noise reduction
in the sensor to
deliverimagesof
superbqualitywith
extremelylownoise.
New 24.3 megapixel Exmor™
APS HD CMOS sensor
Stunningimagesbrimmingwithdetailare
yoursatanastounding24.3megapixel
resolution,thankstoSony’snewproprietary
ExmorAPSHDCMOSsensor.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depthanddramatovirtually
any scene. Dual noise reduction also
significantly reduces noise during analog
anddigitalsignalconversiontoensure
smooth,crystal-clearreproductionevenin
low-lightconditions.
Approximately 50 millisecond
minimum release time lag
When photo opportunities arise,
accelerated shutter response lets you
capturedecisivemomentswithconfidence.
Aninnovativeelectronicfrontcurtain
shutter in the image sensor slashes shutter
release time lag to a class-leading 0.05
second*isapproximateandproduces
lessshutternoiseandvibrationthana
mechanical front curtain shutter. If desired,
amechanicalfrontcurtainshuttercanbe
activatedthroughtheMENU.
Up to 10 fps continuous shooting (in Continuous Advance Priority AE mode)
Thisprofessional-levelcontinuousshooting
speedgivesyouadecisiveadvantage
whencapturingsportsactionandfleeting
facialexpressions.Youcancaptureupto10
imageswithclarityandprecisionatfull24.3
megapixelresolution.Moreover,youcan
enjoytheexpressivepowerandflexibility
ofinterchangeablelenseswithoutslowing
downperformance.Thisextraordinary
responseismadepossiblebyinnovative
Sony Translucent Mirror Technology.
High sensitivity settings up to ISO 16000
Mastervirtuallyanylightingconditions
withextremelyhighISOsensitivityand
wide-rangingsettingsfrom100to16000—a
rangeof71/3steps.Capturethemoodof
acandle-litweddingceremonywithahigh
sensitivitysetting;theflowofariverwith
alowsensitivitysettingandslowshutter
speed;orathletescompetingindoorswith
ahighsensitivitysettingandhighshutter
speed—allwithextremelyhighquality
andlownoisecourtesyofSony’sultra-
sensitiveExmorAPSHDCMOSsensorand
advancedBIONZimageprocessor.
* Speedmayvarydependingonshootingconditions
and memory card in use.

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Class-leading moviemaking performance
Movies
With phase-detection AF With contrast-detection AF
Model AmbientTemperature Shooting time
65
68°F/20°C Approx.29min.
86°F/30°C Approx.29min.
104°F/40°C Approx.13min.
Estimated continuous movie shooting time
Large image sensor
Cinema-likecreativeexpressionisyoursto
enjoythankstolargeAPSHDCMOSsensor
dimensions.Thisexpandedsensorarea
enablesbeautifulbackgrounddefocusing
effects for a cinematic sense of depth and
drama.Italsocontributestoextremely
highrecordingsensitivitythatempowers
youtoeffectivelyshootmoviesinvery
dimlighting.Furthermore,whenteamed
withmanualfocus,thesensorletsyou
takefulladvantageofP/A/S/Mmodesto
manuallyadjustexposureandachieve
desiredbrightnessanddynamism.
Audio noise reduction
Exceptionalmoviequalityiscomplemented
byoutstandingaudioqualitywithminimal
noise.Thisaudiorecordingqualityismade
possiblebyahigh-performancestereo
microphone on the top of the camera and
advancednoisereductionthateffectively
suppressesAFlensdrivenoisevianewly
developedNRalgorithm.
One-touch movie access
WithonepressoftheMoviebutton,the
a65 is ready to roll. The camera immediately
entersmovierecordingmoderegardlessof
whetheryouwereshootingphotographs
continuously, in
single-frame mode
ornotatall.It’sthe
quickandeasy
waytocapture
everymoviemaking
opportunity.
Full manual movie shooting
Fullmanualoperationgivesyouthe
freedomandpowertorealizeyourcreative
vision.UsingmanualfocusandP/A/S/M
modes (Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter
Priority and Manual),youcanflexiblyadjust
backgroundblurandmanuallycontrol
exposuretoachievedesiredbrightness
anddynamism.On-screenpromptsprovide
assistance to make full manual operation
quick,easyandcomfortable.
Interchangeable lens freedom
Interchangeablelensesgreatlyexpandyour
moviemakingfreedom.LikeaHollywood
director,youcancreativelyusewhatever
lensmosteffectivelybringsoutthemoment.
Whetherfisheye,superwide-angle,telephoto,
macro,fixedfocallengthorzoomlens,the
a65letsyoutakeadvantageofalmost
any asystemA-mountlenseverproduced.
Andbecauseyoucanenjoythebenefitsof
high-speed, high-precision, phase-detection
AFwithvirtuallyalloftheselenses,youcan
exerciseyourcinematiccreativitywithout
worryingaboutdifficultfocusingproblems.
Quick AF Full HD Movie
Mostinterchangeable-lenscameras
employ standard contrast-detection
autofocusingwhenshootingmovies.But
the a65deliversthesuperiorspeedand
precision of full-time continuous phase-
detectionautofocusingevenduring
HDmovieshootingat60p—thanksto
thebreakthroughadvantagesofSony
TranslucentMirrorTechnology.Thisnewly
enhancedQuickAFFullHDMoviefeature
combineswithhighsensitivityandefficient
noisereductiontoprovideprofessional
resultsevenwhenfocusingonfast-moving
subjectsindoors.Althoughaperturecontrol
isautomatic,youcanlocktheexposure
withtheAELbuttonandapplyexposure
compensationwhileshooting.Whenthe
AFareaissettoLocal,youcanalsoswitch
the focus point from one part of the scene
toanotherwhileshooting.Theseflexible
capabilitiesletyoushootmoviesand
enjoywider-rangingcreativepossibilities
thaneverbefore.
AVCHD™ Ver. 2.0 (Progressive)
Full HD 60p movies—a world first*
Fortheultimateinsmoothmovieplayback,
youcancaptureFullHDmoviesat60fps
usingthenewAVCHDVer.2.0(Progressive)
format.Thispowerfulcapabilityismade
possiblebytheExmorAPSHDCMOSsensor,
whichcapturesbeautiful1920x1080pixel
moviefootageatanacceleratedrate:
The same resolution and rate as HDTV
broadcasts.Moreover,TranslucentMirror
TechnologyenablesFull-timeContinuous
AFduringmoviecreationforfast,high-
precision focusing and precise tracking of
movingsubjects.
24p cinema-like expression
Hollywoodfilmsaretraditionallycapturedat
24fps,creatingasubtlebutunmistakable
lookthatmovie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.
• HDmovieshootingcancausethetemperatureof
internalcomponentstorise,ascanhighambient
temperatures. Increased internal temperatures can result
inrecordingtimesshorterthantheestimatesshown.
* Amonginterchangeable-lenscameraswithan
APS-C sensor as of August 2011.

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55 Tru-Finder display
The world’s first*XGA OLED viewfinder
for supreme comfort and ease
Tru-Finder and LCD monitor
Thecentralareaoftheview-
finder image fills the screen.
Shooting Data Display Graphic Display
DigitalLevelGaugeDisplay Histogram Display
65XGAOLEDTru-Finderdisplay Squaregrid Diag.+squaregrid
Ruleof3rdsgrid
Simple Display
1.4x
Smart Teleconverter provides a clear
and precise enlarged image
Thisconvenientalternativetozooming
makesiteasytocapturedistantsubjects
whileviewingthefinder.PresstheSmart
Teleconverterbuttononthebackofthe
cameraoncetoenjoytheequivalent
of1.4xmagnificationortwicefor2x
magnification.Whenyou’repleasedwith
the composition clearly displayed on the
high-resolutionXGAOLED,presstheshutter
buttontorecordtheimageataminimum
12megapixelresolution.
High visibility in bright and
dark scenes
Sincetheviewfinderimageisjustasdim
orbrightastheactualscene,viewingis
remarkablyeasyinanytypeoflighting—a
genuineadvantageoveroptical
viewfindersthataredifficulttoviewindark
settings, and rear LCD monitors that are
hardtoviewinbrightsettings.
Three grid displays
Wheneveryoudesireassistancealigning
thehorizonorachievingabalanced
composition,youcanoverlayoneofthree
typesofgridsintheviewfinder.Theseinclude
a3x3gridthatfollowstheruleofthirds,a
4x4gridthatincludestwo45-degreelines
passingthroughthecenter,anda6x4grid
that simplifies the alignment of multiple
visualelements. Do it all from the viewfinder
Theviewfinderissoinformativeandeasy
toviewthateverystepinthephotographic
process—includingsettingupshooting
parametersandpreviewingtheireffectsin
real-time,framingyoursubjectandfine-
tuningthefocuswiththeEnlargement
feature,shootingphotosandmovies,
andcheckingfinalresults—caneasily
behandledfromstarttofinishwithout
removingyoureyefromtheviewfinder.This
istrueeveninbrightoutdoorlighting
and during sports, portrait and macro
photography. So you can fully concentrate
on capturing spectacular images.
Variable information display
TheOLEDviewfinderclearlydisplays
detailedshootinginformationathighXGA
resolutionforquickandeasyreading.You
candisplaythedatainyourchoiceoffive
display modes (Shooting Data, Graphic,
DigitalLevelGauge,HistogramorSimple
Display)bypressingtheDISPbutton.The
DigitalLevelGaugeindicateswhetherthe
cameraislevelinthehorizontalandfront-
backdirections.TheHistogramdisplays
theluminancedistributionofpixelsinthe
image,whichcanbeadjustedthrough
exposurecompensation.AndtheGraphic
Displayshowstheshutterspeedand
aperturevalueasgraphs,whilealso
clearlyillustratingtheexposure.
Stunningly easy-to-see OLED viewfinder
Cameratechnologytakesamajorleap
forwardwiththeintroductionoftheworld’s
firstOLEDviewfinder.Thisextraordinary
newXGAOLEDTru-Finder™EVFdisplays
yourscenewithincrediblecontrast,clarity
and color accuracy. Since Translucent
MirrorTechnologycreatestheviewfinder
image directly from the image sensor, you
canviewexactlywhatwillappearinyour
photo, including defocusing effects that
faithfully reflect your aperture settings.You
canthereforeperfectthebackground
aswellasyourmainsubjectwhen
composingphotos.Moreover,viewingis
supremelyeasyinanytypeoflighting—a
distinctadvantageoveropticalviewfinders
thatarehardtoviewinthedarkandLCD
monitorsthataredifficulttoviewinbright
sunlight.Thisviewingeasemakesitmuch
easier to concentrate on the scene.
Thebacklight-freedesignofOLEDtechnology
deliversincrediblecontrast—10times
higherthanconventionalelectronic
viewfinders—thatbroadensthedynamic
range.AcceleratedOLEDresponsealso
virtuallyeliminatesbothmotionblurand
residualimageswhentrackingmoving
objectsordisplayingrecordedmovies.Slim
unitdimensionsgaveSonyextrafreedomto
achieveadvanceslikeawide33.3°viewing
angle, high 27 mm eye-point and 100%
framecoverage.Ahigh-precision,2,369kdot
resolutionallowsfine-adjustmentoffocusvia
FocusMagnifier,whichenlargespartofthe
image so you can fine-tune the focus and
thenzoomouttocapturetheshot.
* Amonginterchangeable-lenscameraswith
APS-CsizesensorsasofAugust2011.

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Advanced functionality and performance
in a compact camera
Design and functions
16-80mmF3.5-4.5ZA(SAL1680Z),1/1250sec.,F7.1,ISO200,Daylightwhitebalance
Generic LCD monitor
withunwanted
reflections
Clearprotectivecover
LCD
TruBlack display
Reflections are
reduced
Anti-reflectivefilm
Reinforced glass
Resin filling
New advanced-mode adesign
The stylish a65embodiesthesamenew
adesign concept as the higher-end a77.
Itshandsomebodystrikesasolidbalance
betweensharptensionandsmooth
elegance that attracts at first glance and
enhances satisfaction for years to come.
Everydetailfromitsnaturallyfittinggripto
optimizedcontrolplacementisrefinedto
simplify operation as you peer through the
viewfinder.Bothfunctionalandbeautiful,
it’samilestoneinthedesignofSony
A-mount cameras.
New quick-access controls
Youcaneasilyoperatethecamerawhile
keepingyoureyesonthescenebecause
thecontrolsarespeciallydesignedforswift
tactilerecognition.Frequentlyusedcontrols
areplacedwithinnaturalreachofyour
fingersandareclearlydifferentiatedinsize
andheight.Mainbuttonsareplacedwithin
easyreachofyourthumbandafront-
mountedcontroldialenablescomfortable
adjustmentofshootingparameters.
Comfortable grip
The grip is ergonomically designed to
enhance shooting comfort as you look
throughtheviewfinder.Optimizedcontours
fityourhandcomfortablyandcontributeto
asteadygraspthatminimizesaccidental
slips.Thebackofthegripisalsowideto
firmlysupportyourthumb.
New lens shading and aberration
compensation
To ensure optimal shooting results,the a65
automatically compensates for the shading
andaberrationcharacteristicsofthe
particular lens you mount. This includes
vignetting(peripheral shading), lateral
chromaticaberrationandopticaldistortion,
whichcaneachbeactivatedordeactivated
throughtheMENU.Embeddeddatawithin
the camera on supported A-mount lenses*
ensuresoptimalcompensationeverytime.
Customizable buttons
Toenhanceshootingconvenience,youcan
customizethreebuttonstosatisfypersonal
preference,providequickaccesstothemost
frequentlyusedfunctions,orbettermatch
particularusageconditions.TheAELandISO
buttonscanbereassignedtoactivateanyof
23assignablefunctions,includingExposure
Compensation,DriveMode,FlashMode,
Focus Area, Face Detection, Smile Shutter, ISO
SensitivityandMeteringMode.
Shot Result Preview
Beforeshooting,youcanpreviewhowyour
photowilllookwithmajorsettingsapplied.
Theall-newShotResultPreviewfunction
showsnotonlytheeffectsofyourselected
aperture,butalsotheeffectsoftheselected
shutter speed and Dynamic Range
Optimizer(DRO)settingsintheviewfinder
and LCD monitor. So you can confirm the
depthoffieldandmotionblurwithease.
It produces more dynamic results than
theconventionalopticalpreviewfunction,
whichonlyshowstheeffectsoftheaperture
setting.FromtheMENU,youcanchoose
whetherpressingthePreviewbuttonnear
therightbottomofthecameraactivates
theconventionalopticalDepthofField
previewfunctionornewShotResultPreview.
921,600 dot tilt LCD monitor
ThisinnovativeLCDwillsetyoufree
toclearlyandflexiblyviewscenesin
challengingshootingenvironments.The3
XtraFineLCD™monitorwithcrisp921,600
dotresolutionandTruBlack™technology
offers outstanding performance in almost
any kind of lighting condition. Whether
shootinghorizontallyorvertically,you
caneasilytiltittoachieveanatural
viewingangleevenatlowandhigh
camerashootingangles.Moreover,Sony’s
exclusiveTruBlacktechnologyfillsthegap
betweentheprotectiveouterglassand
underlyingLCDwithresintosignificantly
reducesurfacereflections,improvevisibility
fromwideviewingangles,maintainhigh
contrast and more accurately reproduce
deepblacks.Reflectionsarefurther
loweredbyaspecialanti-reflectivecoating
and multi-coating.
* SAL1650,SAL1855,SAL55200-2andSAL18250.
Firmwareupdatesareplannedtoexpandthenumber
of supported lenses.

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Sophisticated Sony imaging technology
Expression
Enhanced Picture Effect
DRO on (Lv.5)DRO off
Finalimagewithoptimumshadow/highlightdetail
Highlight details
captured
16-50mmF2.8(SAL1650),1/320sec.,F13,ISO100,DaylightwhitebalanceinSweepPanoramaMode
Mid-tone details
captured
HDR Painting Soft Focus
Rich-tone Monochrome
Partial Color
(Yellow)
Partial Color
(Red)
Partial Color
(Blue)
Soft High-key Posterization
(B/W)
Pop Color
Retro Photo
Partial Color
(Green)
High Contrast
Monochrome
Posterization
(Color)
Toy Camera
Shadowdetails
captured
ExpressyourcreativitywithPicture
Effect.Theseinnovativeeffectstransform
yourstillimagesandmoviesintostunning
worksofartbyadjustingcamera
parametersandapplyingadvanced
imageprocessingtechniqueslike
maskingandcompositing—allwithinthe
camera. Depending on your scene and
creativeintentions,youcanchoosefrom
11customizablemodes(with15effects)
includingfourincrediblenewones:HDR
Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome, Soft
Focus and a Miniature mode that makes
yoursubjectlooklikeaminiaturemodel.
Notes:
•PictureEffectisnotavailableinRAW,RAW+JPG,orContinuousAdvancePriorityAEmodes
•NotallPictureEffectmodesareavailablewhilerecordingmovies
Miniature
Auto HDR
High dynamic range (HDR)photography
previouslyrequiredconsiderableexpertise
andeffort.ButthisamazingAutoHDRfunction
letsyoucapturetheexpandeddetailof
HDR photos automatically.With one press,
the a65 instantly records three frames at
differentexposures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.The
resultingHDRimageissimplybreathtaking
in its detail,rich color and impact.Since
advancedalgorithmsdetectandcorrectany
misalignmentbetweenthethreeexposures,
it'sevenpossibletocapturetheseremarkable
imageswithoutusingatripod.Forenhanced
control,youcansettheAutoHDRexposure
rangetocoversixsteps,from1EVto6EV.
Hand-held Twilight
Whenlightingislow,Hand-heldTwilight
modeenablesclearflash-freephotography
withoutusingatripod.ThishandyScene
Selectionmodeshootsaburstofsiximages
at different settings, including an ISO setting
as high as necessary for the scene and a
shutter speed appropriate for handheld
shooting. It then employs proprietary Sony
digital compositing technology and noise
reductiontoalignandcombinetheimages
andcreateasingleframewithsignificantly
suppressedblurandnoise.Thefeature
eveneffectivelycompensatesforcamera
andsubjectmovement,makingiteasy
totakebeautifuleveningshotswiththe
camera in your hand.
Multi Frame NR
The Multi Frame NR mode is super
effectiveatsuppressingnoise.Itallows
youtoclearlycapturescenesthatwould
normallybechallenging,evenforseasoned
professionals.Forexample,candle-lit
environmentscanbevividlycaptured
withoutusingatripodorflash.LikeHand-
heldTwilight,ittakessixphotosandexpertly
composites them to suppress noise and
blurwhileraisingcontrastanddetail.Unlike
Hand-heldTwilight,however,italsoallows
manualselectionofISOsensitivity.This
intelligentmodeiscompatiblewithanyISO
settingandfunctionsinallP/A/S/Mmodes,
enablingnoisesuppressionandimproved
imagequalityinanytypeoflighting.Through
ISOexpansion,itcanevenachieveultra-high
sensitivityequivalenttoISO25600.
Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO)
Ifthesubject’sfaceisdarkinabacklit
situation, DRO uses proprietary Sony
technologytorecoverdetailshiddenin
theshadowsanddeliveranaturallybright
image.DROcanevenbeusedduring
continuousshootingandprovidesfiveuser-
selectablelevelsofcompensation.
Sweep Panorama™ Mode / 3D Sweep Panorama Mode
Captureeverydetailofbreathtakingscenes
withasinglesweepofthecamera.Thea65
automaticallyrecordsasequenceof
photos and seamlessly stitches them
together to create a single spectacular
image.Choose3DSweepPanoramamode
toproducemoredynamicrealismwhen
viewedonacompatible3DHDTV*.
* RequiresHDMI®cable(atleast10.2Gbps)and
3Dglassessoldseparately.

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Convenient feature-rich functionality
Other features
Vivid
Sunset
Macro
Low-passfilterwith
anti-static coating
Image sensor
Dust particles dislodged
byvibration
8 modes selectable for optimum results
Portrait
Macro
Sports Action
Landscape
Sunset
Hand-heldTwilight
Night Scene
Night Portrait
The flash unit automatically
popsupwhenneeded.
* In LCD monitor mode (CIPA standard).
* Supports the latest generation of SD, SDHC
(UHS-I),andSDXC(UHS-I)memory cards
(including Class 10).
Theperfecttoolforday-to-dayimagedownloading,
viewingandeditingtasks.
PMB (PictureMotionBrowser)
ApowerfulnewprogramforfastRAWfileconversion,image
adjustmentandlibrarymanagementwithconvenientnew
functions like ratings and filtering.
NewImageDataConverter
Portrait
Notes:
Effectivenessvariesaccordingtocamerasettings,
subjectandshootingsituation.Facedetectionis
disabledduringmovieshooting.
PlayStation®3BRAVIA HDTV
1200-zone Evaluative Metering
High-precisionmeteringensuresbalanced
exposuresinwide-ranginglighting
conditions.Thisprecisionismadepossible
bytheextremelyhighresolutionofan
advancedevaluativemeteringsensorwith
1200zones.Thesensoraccuratelymetersthe
light and color of image data transmitted
directly from the image sensor and can
alsorecognizewide-rangingsubjectsand
shootingsituations.Theamazingdensity
ofthis1200-zonemetercontributestoboth
highly precise metering and accurate
subjectrecognition.TheFn(Function)button
letsyouchoosebetweenMultisegment,
CenterweightedandSpotmeteringmodes.
Two-axis White Balance
Inadditiontoautomaticwhitebalance
andafullrangeofwhitebalancepresets,
the a65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.
High-density battery
TheInfoLITHIUM®NP-FM500Hbatterythat
comeswiththea65providesplentyofpower
forextendedworry-freeshooting.Compact
andlightweight,itrechargesquicklyand
packsenoughpowerforapproximately
up to 560 shots*.Precise indication of
remainingpowerisdisplayedthrougha
5-levelbatteryiconandanumberthat
preciselyrepresentsthepercentageofpower
remaining in 1% increments.
HDMI®terminal
AnHDMIterminalisbuiltwithinthea65,
making it easy to connect the camera
directlywithanHDTV.Enjoystunning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.
Bundled software
The a65includessoftwareforintuitivephoto
editing, file management and more on your
personal computer. PMB (Picture Motion
Browser)*keepsyourimagesconveniently
organizedbyfolder,rankandtitle,whilealso
providingadvancedfeatureslikemovie
editingandfacesearch.NewImageData
Converterallowsquickviewing,editingand
conversionoffull-resolutionRAWimagefiles,
includingexpertadjustmentofexposure,
whitebalanceandtonalcurves,aswellas
enhanceddynamic-rangeoptimizationand
vignettingcompensation.
Built-in automatic pop-up flash
When the lighting is so dim that supplemental
lightingbecomesnecessary,thispowerful
built-inflashunitautomaticallypopsupto
amply illuminate your scene.This flash unit
offersaversatilerangeofmodes,aguide
numberof10(ISO100·m), an illumination
anglethatcovers
theangleofview
ofawide18mm
lens (27mmeq),
andamaximum
synchronization
speedof1/160sec.
Exposure mode
Selectinganexposuremodeisassimple
asflickingadial.Convenientlylocatedon
top of the a65,themodedialprovides
quickanddirectaccesstoProgramAuto,
Aperture priority, Shutter-speed 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optimizedAF,drivemode,exposure,
brightness,contrastandothersettings
appropriate to each type of scene.
AUTO+ (Auto Advanced)mode
Thisconvenientmodeadjustscamera
settings automatically. So you can simply
point, shoot and let the camera handle
everythingelse.Itautomaticallyanalyzes
shootingconditionsandintelligentlyadjusts
everythingfromapertureandshutterspeed
toISOsensitivityandwhitebalanceonthe
fly.Whenyoushootfastmovingsubjects,
ContinuousAdvancePriorityAEautomatically
activatestokeeppace.Whenscenesare
highincontrastbutlackdetailinshadows
or highlights,Auto HDR automatically kicks in
tobringoutmoreofthedetails.Activated
settings and features are also displayed so
youcanseewhatfeaturesarebestsuited
to each kind of scene.With the a65, it's
easytotakeadvantageofleading-edge
Sony digital technology.
Drive mode
User-friendlyiconsmakeiteasytoswitch
betweensingle-shot,continuous,bracketed
andself-timershooting.Justselectthedrive
mode,alongwithselectableparameters
(single-shotadvance,continuousadvance
atupto8or3fps,self-timershootingwith
2or10-seconddelayandbracketed
shootingforexposure,whitebalanceor
DRO).Thenstartshooting.Eventhe8fps
continuous shooting speed of the standard
continuousadvancedrivemode(up to 10
fps in Continuous
PriorityAEmode), is
the top of its class.
Memory Stick Duo™ / SD card slot
Themediacompartmentprovidesa
multi-type slot for 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.
Anti-dust Technology/System
Advanceddustresistancehelpskeep
yourphotosblemish-free.Ifdustparticles
enterthecamerawhenthelensisbeing
changed,twolevelsofprotectionsafeguard
the image sensor. First, a special static-free
coatingonthelow-passfiltercoveringthe
sensorhelpspreventdustfromadhering.
Second,ananti-dustmechanismvibrates
thefilterathighspeedeverytimethe
cameraisswitchedofftodislodgeanydust
particles that settled on its surface.
PlayMemories™ and Filmy™ photo
and movie playback on PS3™ systems
It’seasytowatchyourphotosand
moviesonaSonyPlayStation®3system.
PlayMemoriessoftwareletsyouview,
organize,scrollandzoomregularphotos,
panoramicimagesand3Dimages1,while
Filmy2softwareletsyouplayAVCHDmovies
and search through footage. Thanks to
thepowerofPS3system,you’llfindthe
contentyouseekwithutmostspeedand
operational ease.
GPS capability
Thebuilt-inGPS(GlobalPositioningSystem)
featurecantagyourphotographswith
datathatindicateswhereandwhen
theyweretaken.Whenyouviewtagged
photographsonaWindows®PC installed
withbundledPMBsoftware,orona
connectedBRAVIATVwiththePhotoMap
function,thephotoscanbedisplayedon
amaptoindicatewheretheyweretaken.
Ahighlysensitiveantennainthetopofthe
cameraensuresclearreceptionofglobal
positioningdatawhereveryoutravel.
Creative Style
CreativeStylesettingsfreeyoutoswiftly
adjustthelookofyourphotosandmovies.
Depending on the scene and your
creativeintentions,simplyselectanyof
6customizablesettings(Standard,Vivid,
Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, or Black & White)
andthecamerawilladjustcolorandother
image parameters accordingly. You can
also fine-tune contrast, saturation* and
sharpness to suit your personal preference
andachievejusttherightfinishingtouch.
Face Detection and Face Registration
Capturepeoplebeautifullywiththea65,
thankstoadvancedFaceDetection
technology that instantly detects up
toeightfacesandoptimizesshooting
parameters to ensure accurate focus and
skintoneseven
whenrecording
movies.ASmile
Shutter function
can automatically
release the shutter
whensubjects
smileandoffersthreesensitivitylevels
aswellasasmilelevelindicatorthatis
displayedwhenthemodeisactive.AFace
Registration function also lets you register
uptoeightspecificindividualssothe
cameraprioritizesthemwhendetecting
faces.Thisfeaturenotonlyworkstogether
withSmileShutterandFaceDetection,but
also supports Tracking Focus.
* NotavailablewhenB/Wmodeisselected.
1 Requires3DHDTV,HDMIcable(at least
10.2Gbps)and3Dglassessoldseparately.
2 Filmysoftwarenotcompatiblewith60pmovies.
* ImageandvideofilesarecompatiblewithiMovie®'09 or
lateronMac.PMBsoftwarenotcompatiblewithMacOS®X.

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The precision to empower your creativity
Interchangeablelenses
DT 11-18mm
F4.5-5.6
(SAL1118)
DT 16-105mm
F3.5-5.6
(SAL16105)
APS - CAPS - CAPS - C
DT 18-55mm
F3.5-5.6 SAM
(SAL1855)
DT 18–250mm
F3.5–6.3
(SAL18250)
DT 18-200mm
F3.5-6.3
(SAL18200)
APS - CAPS - C
Vario-Sonnar T*
24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM
(SAL2470Z)
35mm
F1.4 G
(SAL35F14G)
300mm
F2.8 G
(SAL300F28G)
70-200mm
F2.8 G
(SAL70200G)
70-300mm
F4.5-5.6 G SSM
(SAL70300G)
70-400mm
F4-5.6 G SSM
(SAL70400G)
Vario-Sonnar T*
DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA
(SAL1680Z)
Planar T*
85mm F1.4 ZA
(SAL85F14Z)
Sonnar T*
135mm F1.8 ZA
(SAL135F18Z)
Vario-Sonnar T*
16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM
(SAL1635Z)
APS - C
APS - C
75-300mm
F4.5-5.6
(SAL75300)
DT 55-200mm
F4-5.6 SAM
(SAL55200-2)
APS - C
28-75mm
F2.8 SAM
(SAL2875)
Designedspecificallyforusewithcameras
thathaveanAPS-Ctypeimagesensor
1.4x Teleconverter
(SAL14TC)
2x Teleconverter
(SAL20TC)
Compatiblelenses:SAL70200G(AF and MF modes),
SAL300F28G(AF and MF modes), SAL70400G (MF
mode only)andSAL135F28(MF mode only).
16mm F2.8
Fisheye
(SAL16F28)
20mm
F2.8
(SAL20F28)
DT 35mm
F1.8 SAM
(SAL35F18)
50mm
F1.4
(SAL50F14)
APS - C
APS - CAPS - C
50mm
F2.8 Macro
(SAL50M28)
DT 50mm
F1.8 SAM
(SAL50F18)
100mm
F2.8 Macro
(SAL100M28)
135mm
F2.8 [T4.5] STF
(SAL135F28)
APS - C
DT16-50mmF2.8SSM(SAL1650),1/15sec.,F11,ISO100,Daylightwhitebalance
Distagon T* 24mm F2 ZA SSM (SAL24F20Z),1/4000sec.,F2.8,ISO100,
Daylightwhitebalance
85mmF2.8(SAL85F28),1/640sec.,F3.2,ISO100,Daylightwhitebalance
NEW
DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM (SAL1650)
Thislarge-aperturelensprovidesboth
high performance and a practical focal
lengthrange.Highlightsincludeabright
F2.8apertureatallfocallengthsettings
from16mmwideangleto50mmtelephoto,
Super Sonic Motor (SSM)for smooth and
quietautofocusing,acircularaperture
forbeautifulbackgroundblur,andsolid
resistance against dust and moisture.
Distagon T* 24mm F2 ZA SSM (SAL24F20Z)
Themoderatelywide-anglefocallength
makesthisagood“normal”lensfor
photographerswhowantaslightly
expandedfield-of-view.Excellentinlow-light
situationsthankstoamaximumaperture
of F2, this lens also has a minimum
focusing distance of only 7.5" (19 cm).
85mm F2.8 SAM (SAL85F28)
Thislightweightandcompactmedium
telephoto lens is ideal for portraits or
wheneverslightlymoremagnificationis
requiredthana“normal”lenscanprovide.
Thewidemaximumaperturecreates
appealingdefocusedbackgrounds.
DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM (SAL30M28)
Thisultrasharp,“normal”focallength
macrolensisanexcellentchoicefor
snapshots, portraits and close-ups.A
minimum focus distance of only 2 cm
producesamagnificationratioof1:1.
Zoom lenses
High-performance Sony a 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 a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models.
G™ Lenses
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aspherical
andEDglasselementsaswellasrenowned
Sonyqualityassurancetechnology.
Carl Zeiss®lenses
DevelopedjointlybySonyandtherenowned
optical manufacturer Carl Zeiss,these
superbAF-capablelensesfeatureCarlZeiss
optical formulas and coatings and are
designed for professional photographers
seekingutmostimagequality.
Teleconverters
Teleconvertersareagreatwaytoextend
yourtelephotorangeinthefieldwithout
addingmuchweightorbulktoyour
kit.Theygiveyoumaximumreachwith
minimum effort.

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Advanced accessories for specialized needs
Accessories
• Recommendedmemorycardformovierecording:MemoryStick
PRO Duo (Mark2),MemoryStickPRO-HGDuo,SDmemorycard/
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.Capacitywill
varybasedonimagerecorded.
• Thesizeofamoviefileislimitedtoapprox.2GB.
2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB
Standard 335 680 1350 2750 5500
Fine 205 410 830 1650 3300
RAW&JPEG 54 105 220 440 880
RAW 74 145 300 600 1200
Movie recording time for single media
(Memory Stick PRO Duo,inhoursandminutes,approx.)
Number of recordable frames for single media
(Memory Stick PRO Duo,ImagesizeL24M,aspectratio3:2)
2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB
AVCHD 60i24M(FX)(NTSC) 0:10 0:20 0:40 1:30 3:00
AVCHD 60p28M(PS)(NTSC) 0:09 0:15 0:35 1:15 2:30
AVCHD 24p24M(FX)(NTSC) 0:10 0:20 0:40 1:30 3:00
MP4 1440×108012M 0:20 0:40 1:20 2:45 5:30
Flash
HVL-F43AM
This large-capacity
flash unit features
Sony’sQuickShift
Bounce design,
whichenableswide-
rangingangleadjustmentandthesame
lightingwhethershootinginthelandscape
or portrait position.
Built-in flash
MENUbutton
USBterminal
HDMI
terminal
Viewfinder
Eyepiecesensor
Diopter-adjustmentdial
MOVIEbutton
Controllerbutton(Enter)/AFbutton/
ObjectTrackingbutton
Memory card
insertion slot
(Memory Stick
PRO Duo/SD
memory card)
(In-Camera Guide)button
Forviewing: (Delete)button
PlaybackbuttonLight sensor
Forshooting:Fn(Function)button
Forviewing:Imagerotationbutton
Forshooting:Smart
teleconverterbutton/
FocusMagnifierbutton
Forviewing:Zoom
inbutton
LCD monitor
Microphone
jack
REMOTE
terminal
Speaker
Control dial
Remote Sensor
Previewbutton
Focusmodeswitch
Lensreleasebutton
Forshooting:
AEL(AELook)button/
AV (Aperturevalue)
button
Powerswitch
Shutterbutton
Auto-lock Accessory shoe MOVIEbutton
Mode dial
Flashpop-upbutton
ISObutton
FINDER/LCDbutton
Exposurebutton
DC IN terminal
controls and dials
•Guidenumberof43
(at 105mm, ISO 100·m)
•CompatiblewithSony’s
Wireless Ratio Control
•Effectivedustand
moisture resistance
•Fastfive-second
recharge time
•Built-inwidepaneland
bouncesheet
Controlbutton
Whenthemenuisturnedon: / / / button
Whenthemenuisturnedoff:DISP(Display)/
WB (Whitebalance)/ (Self)/ (Drive)/
(PictureEffect)
90°90°
Microphone
150°
8°
Shoulder Strap
STP-XS3
LCS-SC21
Dimensions (WxHxD):Approx.145/8x101/8x
91/2inches(370x255x240mm)
LCS-SC8
Dimensions (WxHxD):103/4x91/2x77/8inches
(270x240x200mm)
Clip-on LCD Monitor
CLM-V55
Shotgun Microphone
ECM-CG50
NEW NEW
Soft Carrying Case
LCS-SC21/LCS-SC8
Clip this 5-inch WVGA LCD monitor atop the
cameraforlarge-screenviewingandeasier,
more accurate manual focusing, thanks to
asunshadeandpixelmagnification.
•Lightweight8.9oz.body(250g)(approx.withoutbattery)
•Compact(WxHxD):51/8x31/2x13/16in.(129x88.5x20mm)(excludingprojectingparts)
•Battery-powered/PowersuppliedviaACadapter
•Battery(NP-FM500H)and AC Adaptor (AC-PW10AM)are optional.
•Tiltsforeandaftupto90°andswivelsleftandrightupto180°(withsuppliedshoeadaptor)
NEW
Rechargeable Battery Pack
NP-FM500H
Back Pack
LCS-BP2
MENUbutton
Eyecup
System chart
Flash / Accessories Microphone / Monitor Finder Accessories
Lens Accessories
Shooting Accessories
HDMI Cable
Cases & straps
Battery / Charger
Memory cards
Ring Light
HVL-RLAM
Flash
HVL-F58AM
ExternalBatteryAdaptorforFlash
FA-EB1AM
MultiFlashCable
FA-MC1AM
Off-cameraCableforFlash
FA-CC1AM
ExtensionCableforFlash
FA-EC1AM
Triple Connector for Flash
FA-TC1AM
Rechargeable
batteryPack
NP-FM500H
Sync Terminal Adaptor
FA-ST1AM
Battery Charger
BC-VM10
AC Adaptor
AC-PW10AM
Hot Shoe Adaptor
FA-HS1AM
Macro Light
Adaptor
FA-MA1AM
Off-camera Shoe for Flash
FA-CS1AM
Clip-on LCD Monitor
CLM-V55
Angle Finder
FDA-A1AM
Front Lens Cap
LCD Protect
Semi Hard Sheet
PCK-LM2AM
Remote Commander
RMT-DSLR1
Remote Commander
RM-L1AM
LCD Protect Sheet
PCK-LS8AM
HDMICable
DLC-HEM15 / 20 / 30
Rear Lens Cap
ALC-R55
Lens Hood
Shotgun Microphone
ECM-CG50
Bracket
VCT-55LH
MacroTwinFlashkit
HVL-MT24AM
Stereo Microphone
ECM-ALST1
Flash
HVL-F43AM
Flash
HVL-F20AM
MemorystickPRO-HGDuo"HX"/
Memory Stick PRO Duo Mark 2
SD Memory Card
Soft Carrying
Case
LCS-AMB
Soft Carrying
Case
LCS-AMSC30
Soft Carrying
Case
LCS-SC21
Soft Carrying
Case
LCS-SC8
Back Pack
LCS-BP2
Grip Belt
STP-GB1AM
Shoulder Strap
STP-SB2AM
Circular PL Filters
VF-49CPAM /55CPAM/62CPAM/
67CPAM / 72CPAM/77CPAM
NDFilters[8x]
VF-49NDAM/ 55NDAM/62NDAM/
67NDAM/ 72NDAM/ 77NDAM
MC Protectors
VF-49MPAM/55MPAM/62MPAM /
67MPAM/72MPAM/ 77MPAM
Shoulder Strap
STP-XS3
Soft Carrying
Case
LCS-U20 / U30
EyepieceCup
FDA-EP11
Dimensions
(WxHxD):Approx.83/8x153/4x6inches
(210x400x150mm)