Alpha A55 16.2-Megapixel DSLR Camera with 18-55mm Lens - Black

Alpha A55 16.2-Megapixel DSLR Camera with 18-55mm Lens - Black

Capture stunning photos with this digital SLR camera that features a 16.2MP resolution for incredible detail and Translucent Mirror technology that directs light to both the image sensor and the phase detection autofocus sensor for fast, focused shots.

• 3" TFT-LCD display
• Full HD movie mode
• 6 fps (frames per second)
• ISO up to 25,600

Features:

• From our expanded online assortment; not available in all Best Buy stores
• 16.2-megapixel Exmor APS-C HD CMOS image sensor
  Captures high-resolution images.
• Sony A-mount lens
  Offers the speed and accuracy you need for great shots. 35mm equivalent 27-82.5mm focal length and f/3.5 - f/5.6 aperture for intricate picture detail.
• 3' XtraFine TFT-LCD screen
  With Live View and TruBlack technologies and 921K pixels for a clear display.
• Quick AF Full HD Movie mode
  With phase detection for capturing video clips in high-definition. Selectable formats include 1080/60i AVCHD, 1080/30p MP4 and 480/30p MP4 formats.
• Burst shooting mode
  Captures images at up to 6 fps in continuous mode or up to 10 fps in speed priority mode for fast-action shots.
• High ISO sensitivity (up to 25,600)
  For improved image capture in low-light conditions. SteadyShot INSIDE image stabilization reduces image blur caused by camera shake and vibration.
• Phase detection autofocus
  For clear photos up close. Translucent Mirror technology directs light to both the image sensor and the phase detection autofocus sensor simultaneously for quick focusing and fast shots.
• Built-in auto flash
  With red-eye reduction for natural-looking eyes in portraits. Also features flash off, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync and high-speed sync. Compatible with wireless flash units (not included).
• BIONZ image processor
  With a dynamic range optimizer for brilliant color and clear, detailed images.
• Sweep panorama mode
  Allows you to capture impressive landscapes by pressing the shutter and sweeping the camera vertically or horizontally. The camera automatically stitches the images together in 3D or 2D modes.
• Face detection technology
  Isolates subjects in-frame and optimizes conditions to take the best pictures of friends and family. Smile shutter technology captures photos when your subjects smile.
• Creative styles
  Include standard, vivid, portrait, landscape, sunset, and black-and-white with contrast, saturation and sharpness adjustable in 3 steps.
• Multicard slot
  Supports Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity, SDXC, Memory Stick PRO Duo and Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo formats for storing or transferring media (media not included).

What's Included?

• Sony Alpha A55 16.2-Megapixel DSLR Camera with 18-55mm Lens
• DT 18-55mm zoom lens
• Picture Motion Browser, Image Data Converter and Image Data Lightbox software
• Owner's manual

• Warranty Terms - Parts
  1 year limited
• Warranty Terms - Labor
  1 year limited
• Product Height
  3.6"
• Product Width
  4.8"
• Product Weight
  15.3 oz. (without battery, lens and media card)
• Product Depth
  3.1"
• Vista Compatible
  Home Basic
• Megapixels (Effective)
  16.2
• Megapixels (Total)
  16.7
• Image Resolution
  Up to 4912 x 3264
• Optical Zoom
  3x with included lens
• Digital Zoom
  None
• Lens Features
  Sony A-mount; 8 elements (2 aspheric surface) in 7 groups; 2 aspheric elements (3 surface); 7 aperture blades
• Lens Focal Length(s)
  18-55mm
• LCD Screen Size
  3"
• LCD Screen Features
  Xtra Fine TFT-LCD with TruBlack and 921K pixels
• Viewfinder
  Xtra Fine Electronic; 100% field of view
• Image Stabilization
  Yes
• Face Detection
  Yes
• Burst Mode
  Yes
• Panorama Mode
  Yes
• Image Stitching
  No
• Internal Memory
  None
• Compatible Memory Formats
  Memory Stick PRO Duo|Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo|Secure Digital (SD)|Secure Digital Expanded Capacity (SDXC)|Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC)
• Shutter Speeds
  30 - 1/4000 sec.
• Aperture Range
  f/3.5 - f/5.6 with included lens
• White Balance
  Auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, incandescent, fluorescent, flash, color temperature setting, custom
• Flash Modes
  Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync, high-speed sync, red-eye reduction, wireless
• External Flash Mount
  Yes
• Movie Mode
  Yes
• ISO Equivalent
  Auto: 100 - 1600; selectable: 100 - 12800; multiframe NR: up to 25600
• Self-Timer
  10 sec. or 2 sec.
• Interface
  USB 2.0
• Camera Dock
  Not included
• Video Outputs
  HDMI
• Audio
  Yes
• File Formats
  JPEG, RAW, RAW+JPEG, AVCHD/MPEG-4 AVC (H.264), MPEG-4 AAC-LC
• Exposure Control
  Auto, auto advanced, program auto, aperture priority, shutter-speed priority, manual, sweep panorama, continuous advance priority AE
• Image Storage Capacity
  Varies
• Batteries
  1 rechargeable InfoLithium NP-FW50
• Imaging Sensor Type
  CMOS
• Imaging Sensor Size
  23.5mm x 15.6mm
• Filter Diameter
  55mm
• Touchscreen
  No
• Software Included
  Picture Motion Browser 5.3.01, Image Data Converter SR 3.2, Image Data Lightbox SR 2.2
• Color Category
  Black
• HD Movie Mode
  Yes
• Smile Mode
  Yes
• Waterproof
  No
• Coldproof
  No
• Shockproof
  No