Sony A65 DSLR Camera and Lens
Model number: SLT-A65VK
Model Features: 24.3MP, Translucent Mirror Technology, 10fps, OLED electronic viewfinder, Full HD Movie with AVCHD, Live View with Phase Detection, 15-point auto focus, 18-55mm zoom lens included
Overview
Best of both worlds.
Boasting 24.3-megapixel clarity and up to 10 fps, the 65 delivers both lightning-fast speed and best-in-class resolution for professional-quality photos that will simply blow you away. Capture the fast-action shots that other cameras miss thanks to Sony's award-winning Translucent Mirror Technology, plus choose from three HD movie modessuper-smooth 60p, standard 60i or richly cinematic 24pall at Full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution4. And with the world's first OLED electronic viewfinder2, you can even see camera adjustments in real time for the best possible picture.
Spectacular 24.3MP Resolution
Capture incredibly-detailed images that make for gorgeous enlargements thanks to an impressive 24.3-megapixel sensorthe world's first among APS-C DSLR cameras. With resolution this high, each shot captures a massive amount of detail for greatly reduced noise and vibrant images that explode with clarity and richness.
High Speed Shooting
Capture up to 10 fps at full 24.3-megapixel resolution with continuous auto focus (AE locked after first frame) thanks to the power of Sony's award-winning Translucent Mirror Technology. It's perfect for snapping a unique sequence of photos or capturing the defining moment in high-speed sports photography.
World's First OLED Viewfinder
There's never been anything like the Tru-Finder OLED electronic viewfinder. Boasting 2359K dots for ultra-high resolution, images pop with richness, clarity and detail. A high contrast ratio lends superb depth, while motion blur is reduced to a minimum. You can even see the results of camera adjustments in real time through the viewfinder.
Amazing HD Movies
The choice is yours. Shoot super smooth 60p, standard 60i or cinematic 24p moviesall at Full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution4. Capture high-quality AVCHD video that looks great on your HDTV, or shoot MP4 videos to upload to the web. Plus, maintain creative control of your movies with access to shutter priority, aperture priority, manual mode and more.
Always In Focus
Experience a revolutionary breakthrough when shooting fast-moving subjects. By harnessing the power of Sony's Translucent Mirror Technology, the 65 offers the precision of Phase Detection auto focus (AF) in all modesincluding HD Movie and Live Viewto deliver amazingly crisp HD videos and tack-sharp still photos.
Incredible Speed and Precision
Some DSLRs can shoot. Others can focus with the speed and precision of Phase Detection AF. The 65 does both at once. Infused with the latest version of Sony's award-winning Translucent Mirror Technology, light is directed to the image sensor and Phase Detection AF sensor simultaneously for ultra-fast shooting up to 10 fps with continuous auto focus.
Product Specifications
Recording
- Media Type : Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo media; SD, SDHC and SDXC memory card
- Color Space : sRGB, AdobeRGB
- Still Image Mode : JPEG (Standard, Fine), RAW, RAW+JPEG
- Still Image Size 16:9 : L size: 6000 x 3376 (20M) M size: 4240 x 2400 (10M) S size: 3008 x1688 (5.1M)
- Still Image Size 3:2 : L size: 6000 x 4000 (24M) M size: 4240 x 2832 (12M) S size: 3008 x 2000 (6M)
- Panorama Still Image Size : Horizontal Wide: 12,416 x 1,856 (23M) Horizontal Std.: 8,192 x 1,856 (15M) Vertical Wide: 2,160 x 5,536 (12M) Vertical Std.: 2,160 x 3,872 (8.4M) 3D Sweep Panorama: Horizontal Wide: 7152 X 1080 (7.7M) Horizontal Std.: 4912 X 1080 (5.3M) 16:9: 1920 X 1080 (2.1M)
- Video Format : AVCHD / MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC (H.264))
- Video Mode : AVCHD: PS - 1920 x 1080/60p@28Mbps FX - 1920 x 1080/60i@24Mbps FH - 1920 x 1080/60i@17Mbps FX - 1920 x 1080/24p@24Mbps FH - 1920 x 1080/24p@17Mbps MP4: HD - 1440 x 1080/ 30p@12Mbps VGA - 640 x 480/ 30p@3Mbps
- Video Signal : NTSC color, EIA standards
- Audio Format : Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC
- Microphone/Speaker : Built-in Stereo Microphone
- Still Image File Format : JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver.2.3, MPF Baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3format), 3D MPO (MPF Extended compliant)
LCD Display
- LCD Type : 3.0 TFT Xtra Fine LCD (921,600 pixels) w/TruBlack technology
- Angle Adjustment : Tilt angle: Down: Approx. 180 degrees Rotation angle:180 degrees counterclockwise and 90 degrees clockwise.
- Brightness Control : Auto, Manual (5 steps between -2 to +2)
- Coverage : 100%
- Live View : Continuous Live View (LCD/EVF Auto, selectable)
- Real-time image adjustment display : Yes(On/Off)
- Histogram : Yes (On/off)
- Grid Display : Yes (On/off)
- Customization : Grid, Histogram display, Digital Level Gauge, Grid Line, Magnified display for playback
Drive System
- Burst Buffer : JPEG Standard (18 shots) JPEG Fine (17 shots) RAW (13 shots) RAW+JPEG (11 shots)
- Continuous Shooting Speed : Continuous (Hi: up to 8fps,Low: up to 3fps) Continuous Priority AE (10fps)
- Drive Mode : Single-shot, Continuous shooting (Hi/Lo selectable), Self-timer (10/2 sec delay selectable), Bracket (Continuous/Single/WB), Remote commander (RMT-DSLR1 Sold Separately)
- Self-timer : 2-sec. or 10-sec. delay,
- Shutter Speeds : 1/4000 to 30 seconds, bulb
- Shutter Type : Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane shutter
Interface
- Accessory Shoe : Yes (Alpha)
- BRAVIA Sync : Yes, via HDMI with compatible BRAVIA HDTV
- DVDirect : Yes, via USB
- HD Output : HDMI (TypeC mini)
- Memory Card Slot : Dual compatibility slot: Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo/PRO-HG HX Duo media - SD, SDHC and SDXC memory card
- PhotoTV HD : Yes, with BRAVIA Sync enabled HDTV and HDMI cable
- USB Port(s) : USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage, MTP)
Software
- Supplied Software : PMB (Picture Motion Browser) v5.2; Image Data Converter SR v3.2; Image Data Lightbox SR v2.2
- Operating System Compatibility : Windows XP SP3 (32-bit), Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1; Mac OS X (v10.3-?10.6), PMB is not compatible with Mac OS. Camera (via USB), Image Data Converter, and Image Data Lightbox software are compatible with Mac OS.
Camera
- Lens Compatibility : Sony A-mount lens
- Camera Type : Sony A-mount interchangeable lens digital camera
Optics/Lens
- Lens Type : A-mount 18-55mm zoom lens
- Lens Mount Type : Sony A-mount
- Aperture (Max.) : f/3.5 - 5.6
- Aperture (Min.) : f/22 - 36
- Focal Length (35mm equivalent) : APS-C 35mm eqv. 27mm to 82.5mm
- Filter Diameter : 55mm
- Lens Groups-Elements : 8 elements, 7 groups
- Minimum Focus Distance : 0.82ft (0.25m)
- Aperture Blade : 7 blades (Circular aperture)
- Aspheric Elements : 2
- Lens Weight : 7.4 oz (210g)
Focus Control
- Focus System : TTL phase detection AF (CCD line sensors)
- Focus Points : 15 points (3 points cross type)
- AF Modes : Single-shot AF(AF-S), Continuous AF(AF-C), Automatic AF(AF-A) selectable, Manual Focus
- Focus Area : Wide (auto,15 points)/Zone/Spot/Local selectable
- Focus Sensitivity : EV -1 to 18 EV (at ISO100 equivalent, with F2.8 lens attached)
- Focus Features : Predictive control(AF-A, AF-C), Focus Lock, Eye-start AF
- AF Illuminator : Built-in LED, Range: approx. 3' - 15' (1m-5m)
Flash
- Flash Compensation : 2.0EV?1/3EV steps?
- Flash Coverage : FOV coverage up to 18 mm (in the focal length)
- Recycling Time : Approx. 3 sec.
- Flash Bracketing : 0.3/0.7EV steps, 3 frames
- Flash Metering System : ADI flash / Pre-flash TTL
- Flash Modes : Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Hi-speed sync., Red-eye reduction (on/off selectable for Autoflash and fill-flash mode), Wireless, Off
- Flash Type : Built-in, Pop-up Auto
- Guide Number : 10 (in meters at ISO100)
Weights and Measurements
- Dimensions (Approx.) : Approx. 5-1/4 3-7/8 3-1/4" (132.1 x 97.5 x 80.7mm) (W/H/D) excluding protrusions
- Weight (Approx.) : Approx. 1 lb 3.1 oz (543g) (excl battery, lens & media) Approx. 1 lb 5.9 oz (622g) (w/battery & media)
Service and Warranty Information
- Limited Warranty Term : 1 Year Parts & Labor
Imaging Sensor
- Imaging Sensor : Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor (23.5 X 15.6mm)
- Processor : BIONZ image processor
- Anti Dust : Charge protection coating on Low-Pass Filter and electromagnetic vibration mechanism
- Pixel Gross : Approx. 24.7 megapixels
- Effective Picture Resolution : Approx. 24.3 megapixels
- Focal Length Conversion Factor : 1.5x
- Color Filter System : RGB primary color filters
Viewfinder
- Type : 0.50" XGA OLED EVF (Electronic viewfinder) (2,359k dots)
- Diopter Adjustment : -4.0m-1 to +3.0m-1
- Field of View : 100%
- Magnification : 1.09x (with 50mm lens at infinity, -1m-1 )
Exposure System
- Metering : Advanced 1200-zone evaluative metering
- Metering Modes : Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
- Metering Sensitivity : -2EV to 17EV (at ISO 100 equivalent w/ f/1.4 lens)
- Exposure Compensation : +/-3.0EV?1/3EV steps)
- Exposure Settings : AUTO,AUTO Advanced (AUTO+), Scene Selection (SCN), Sweep Panorama, 3D Sweep Panorama (3D), Continuous Advance Priority AE (10fps), Movie, Programmed AE (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed priority (S), Manual (M)
- Scene Mode(s) : Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports action, Sunset, Night portrait, Night View, Handheld Twilight
- Picture Effect(s) : 11 types (15 variations): 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
- D-Range Optimizer : Yes: (Auto, Level, Off)
- Auto Exposure Lock : Yes (AE Lock button)
- Color Temperature : 2500 - 9900 k with 15-step each Magenta/Green compensation (G7 to M7), Amber/Blue (A7 to B7)
- Creative Style : Standard, Vivid, Portrait , Landscape, Sunset, Black & White, (Contrast (-3 to +3steps), Saturation(-3 to +3steps), Sharpness(-3 to +3steps))
- Exposure Bracketing : Bracket: Cont./Bracket: Single, /1/3EV, 2/3EV increments, 3 frames
- ISO : Auto (ISO 100-1600); Selectable ISO100 - 16000 equivalent
- Noise Reduction : Long Exposure NR: (On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 second) High ISO NR: (High/Normal/Low)
- White Balance Mode : Auto,Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (Warm White, Cool White, Day White) , Flash, Setting the color temperature, Color Filter, Custom
Advanced Features
- Auto High Dynamic Range : Yes, (Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1-6 EV at 1.0 EV step), off)
- Embedded GPS : Yes
- Sweep Panorama : Horizontal (Wide/Standard), Vertical, and 3D Panorama
- Face Detection : On/On (Regist. Faces)/Off
- Smile Shutter technology : Smile shutter (selectable from 3 steps)
- Image Stabilization : SteadyShot INSIDE in-body image stabilization
Power
- Battery Type : InfoLITHIUM NP-FM500H (7.2V)
- Number of Still Images : Approx. 510 images with viewfinder, 560 images with LCD monitor (CIPA standard)
In the Box
- Rechargable Battery (NP-FM500H)
- USB Cable
- SAL1855 lens, lens cap
- Shoulder Strap
- CD-ROM
