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product_id: 1532449
title: "Sony a55 DSLR Camera with 18-55mm zoom lens"
brand: "sony"
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# 10 fps continuous shooting speed Built-in GPS geotagging Full HD 1080/60i video with phase-detect AF Sony a55 DSLR Camera with 18-55mm zoom lens

**Brand:** sony
**Price:** 223.73 DT
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 📸 Own the moment with Sony a55 — where speed meets innovation!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Sony a55 DSLR Camera with 18-55mm zoom lens by sony
- **How much does it cost?** 223.73 DT with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- sony enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sony brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Full HD Video with Continuous AF:** Shoot cinematic 1080p movies with flawless autofocus that keeps your subject perfectly framed.
- • **Lightning-fast 10 fps burst shooting:** Capture every decisive moment with pro-level speed that leaves competitors behind.
- • **Revolutionary Translucent Mirror Tech:** Simultaneously focus and shoot for razor-sharp images and smooth video without missing a beat.
- • **Integrated GPS for effortless geotagging:** Automatically map your adventures and share your story with precision location data.
- • **Versatile flip-out LCD & electronic viewfinder:** Compose shots your way with 100% framing accuracy and flexible viewing angles for creative freedom.

## Overview

The Sony a55 DSLR redefines photography with its groundbreaking Translucent Mirror Technology, enabling continuous 10 fps shooting and simultaneous phase-detection autofocus for both stills and Full HD video. Featuring a 16.2MP Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor, built-in GPS geotagging, and a versatile flip-out LCD, it’s designed for millennials who demand speed, precision, and creative flexibility in a compact, travel-ready package.

## Description

Product Description Sony Alpha SLTA55VL DSLR with Translucent Mirror Technology (Black) From the Manufacturer Change the way you shoot pictures with Sony's new Translucent Mirror Technology DSLR camera. The SLT-A55V Alpha DSLR camera features professional-grade continuous shooting at 10 fps and visibly faster, more accurate focus in Live View and HD Movie modes. Compose your shots on either the LCD monitor or electronic viewfinder with 100% framing accuracy. Advanced features including Auto HDR, Sweep Panorama and 15-point Auto Focus make it dramatically easier to get the best shot. Sony Alpha a55 Highlights Unprecedented Image Capture Unlike other DSLRs that can either shoot or focus with the speed and precision of Phase Detection AF, the SLT-A55V is the world's first DSLR that can do both simultaneously1. Featuring an unprecedented Translucent Mirror, the a55V DSLR camera is able to feed both the image sensor and the Phase Detection at the same time. Professional Class Shooting Speeds By transforming the fundamental way DSLR cameras work, you'll experience best-in-class speed3, up to 10 fps continuous shooting at full 16.2MP resolution with exposure fixed at the first frame. This is made possible by a Translucent Mirror that always stays in place. You also get standard continuous shooting at up to 6 fps. Astonishing HD Video Capture Experience a revolutionary breakthrough in video capture when shooting fast-moving subjects. The a55V is the world's first camera with the precision of Phase Detection auto focus (AF) for HD Movies1. Translucent Mirror Technology not only enables full-time phase-detection AF for photos, it also delivers the same speed and precision for Full HD movies. Spectacular Resolution and Detail Featuring a large 16.2-megapixel Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor, you'll achieve beautiful image quality during both still-photo and movie shooting. Rich tonal gradation and highlight/shadow detail are assured by the BIONZ image processing engine which supports high-speed continuous shooting, advanced digital compositing, and Full HD movie recording. Advanced Still Shooting Features Expand your creativity with advanced imaging features including built-in Auto HDR, which captures more scene contrast by combining the best highlight detail from one shot and the best shadow detail into one unbelievable shot. Map your journey via an integrated GPS receiver, or use 3D Sweep Panorama Mode to automatically capture expansive landscapes. Versatile Shooting Options Use both the LCD monitor and Electronic Viewfinder to compose your shots. An all-electronic design enables a wide range of shooting information to be displayed in the finder and on the LCD monitor. Both provide a what-you-see-is-what-you-get preview of white balance, focus, depth of field, exposure and 100% framing accuracy, plus on-screen displays. What's in the Box Alpha A55 digital SLR body Shoulder Strap CD-ROM Battery Charger (BC-VW1) Body Cap Rechargable Battery (NP-FW50) USB Cable

## Features

- DIGITAL SLR with Translucent Mirror Technology accelerates AF performance
- Continuous 10 fps shooting with continuous Phase Detect AF
- Worlds1st consumer HD video camera w/ cont. Phase Detect AF
- 16.2 megapixels with Sony?s Exmor HD APS sensor
- 1080/60i Full AVCHD or 1080/30p movies

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0043DKBTK |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Aperture modes | F3.5–F5.6 |
| Are Batteries Included | Yes |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Auto Focus Technology | Continuous, Face Detection, Live View, Multi-area, Phase Detection, Selective single-point, Single |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Autofocus Points | 15 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #521,773 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #827 in DSLR Cameras |
| Bit Depth | 10 Bit |
| Brand | Sony |
| Built-In Media | Rechargeable NP-FW50 battery & charger |
| Camera Flash | Built-In |
| Camera Lens | A Sony 18-55mm zoom lens with image stabilization, offering a versatile focal length range for various shooting scenarios. |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | [Inferred: Devices supporting USB 2.0, AVCHD, and compatible memory cards] |
| Compatible Flash Memory Type | SD |
| Compatible Mountings | Sony/Minolta Alpha, Sony/Minolta Alpha DT |
| Connectivity Technology | HDMI, USB |
| Continuous Shooting | 10 FPS |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 97 Reviews |
| Digital Scene Transition | zoom |
| Digital-Still | Yes |
| Display Fixture Type | Articulating |
| Display Maximum Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 921,000 |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Effective Still Resolution | 16.2 MP |
| Expanded ISO Minimum | 100 |
| Exposure Control | [POSSIBLE VALUES: Automatic, Manual] |
| File Format | AVCHD |
| Flash Memory Bus Interface Type | SD |
| Flash Memory Speed Class | 10 |
| Flash Memory Type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Flash Modes | Automatic, Fill Flash, Red Eye Reduction |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/160_sec |
| Focal Length Description | 18-55 millimeters |
| Focus Features | TTL 15-point Phase Detection |
| Focus Mode | Continuous-Servo AF (AF-C) |
| Focus Type | Automatic with Manual |
| Form Factor | Compact SLR |
| Generation | 5 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00027242798816 |
| HDMI Type | Type C Mini HDMI |
| Has Color Screen | Yes |
| Image Capture Type | Stills & Video |
| Image Stabilization | Sensor-shift |
| Image stabilization | Sensor-shift |
| Item Weight | 1.1 Pounds |
| JPEG Quality Level | Fine |
| Lens Type | Zoom |
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Manufacturer Part Number | SLTA55VL |
| Maximum Focal Length | 55 Millimeters |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 Seconds |
| Metering Methods | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Minimum Focal Length | 18 Millimeters |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds |
| Model Name | a55 |
| Model Number | SLTA55VL |
| Model Series | Alpha |
| Movie Mode | Yes |
| Night vision | No |
| Number of Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Optical Zoom | 3 x |
| Photo Sensor Resolution | 16.2 MP |
| Photo Sensor Size | APS-C |
| Photo Sensor Technology | CMOS |
| Remote Included | No |
| Screen Size | 3 Inches |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Shooting Modes | Automatic |
| Skill Level | Professional |
| Special Feature | Live View |
| Specific Uses For Product | Videography, Photography |
| Supported File Format | AVCHD |
| Supported Image Format | AVCHD |
| Total Still Resolution | 16.2 MP |
| Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| UPC | 027242798816 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Video Capture Format | AVCHD |
| Video Output | AVCHD |
| Video Resolution | FHD 1080p |
| Viewfinder | LCD |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 1.1x |
| Warranty Description | 1 YEAR LIMITED |
| White Balance Settings | Auto |
| Wireless Technology | EyeFi |
| Write Speed | 10 fps |
| Zoom | Optical Zoom |

## Product Details

- **Aspect Ratio:** 16:9
- **Brand:** Sony
- **Compatible Mountings:** Sony/Minolta Alpha, Sony/Minolta Alpha DT
- **Expanded ISO Minimum:** 100
- **Image Stabilization:** Sensor-shift
- **Maximum Focal Length:** 55 Millimeters
- **Metering Description:** Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
- **Optical Zoom:** 3 x
- **Photo Sensor Technology:** CMOS
- **Supported File Format:** AVCHD

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: will lenses from a Minolta x700 work on a sony dslr? if so which ones?**
A: No, the mounts are different and they will not even fit on the camera. However, any Minolta Maxxum series lens from 1985 and newer will fit and function properly on a Sony DSLR, including the auto focus and metering.

**Q: I'm looking for a camera which can make not just horizontal but vertical panoramic pictures. is sony alpha slt-a55v capable for this?**
A: Two panorama sizes are available -- standard, or wide. Standard horizontal panoramas are limited to 15 megapixels, and vertical panoramas to 8.4 megapixels.  In Wide mode, horizontal panoramas are 23 megapixels, and vertical panoramas are 12 megapixels.

**Q: Where do I get UV protection lens for this camera**
A: Hi Suzette, if you are referring to lens filters, you may get them from your nearest authorized Sony dealer. You may also refer to this link for our list of available filters: https://www.sony.com/electronics/lenses/t/accessories/filters Thanks, -Mark

**Q: Is there any other way i can set my iso as my selection button (up, down,right,left) is not working**
A: No there is no way to set ISO as a custom selection.

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