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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
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## 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
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## Best For

- sony enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sony brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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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

Review: Great camera - revolutionary concept - This camara intrigued me enough to switch from Canon. I have only used it for 500 exposures, so I'm still getting use to this camara, but here are my first impressions: 1. I love the Geo tagging (gps info added to the images) As far as I know this is the first DSLR/SLT camara that has this build in - Canon requires a very expensive grip and you still need an external GPS receiver. Nikon has a slightly better solution, but it is still external. 2. The view finder is cool, but I come from a full frame camera which also had a good view finder. 3. The image quality is on par or better with this price range camera. I'm using "EX" sigma lenses not Sony (Also very happy with the lenses) 4. Love the rotating rear display. I shoot some glammour this weekend and all the Canon and Nikon guys where laying on the floor to get low angles, then there where all looking at me when I just fliped the screen to see it from top, held the camara low and started firing away, it was a subject of conversation. 5. Build in image Stabilazation is another great feature to this and other Alpha cameras. I had to spend so much extra money when I had my Canon to get IS featueres, not here. 6. The video was probalbly one of the other things that made me switch. My Canon took outstanding full HD1080p video, but focusing was a big issue as well as video transfere to my Mac, to do it right you had to import it with the Canon software and the export it from there - what a pain. I can work stright with the AVCHD video in Imovie or Final Cut Express (it is only 1080I or 760p) The 760p can be directly imported into aprature (AVCHD is not recognized?) 7. Panorama and HDR fetures are outstanding and blow my Canon away Things that I do not like: 1. Video has very limited time before you have to take a breake or it overheats (9min +/-) - they do not advertise that ;) . So do not think that you can through away your camcorder just yet. There are lot's of discussions about the lack of manual control, it is not a big deal to me. 2. It is not a good studio camara. When I put the camera into manual control and set the settings to work with my studio strobes, I hardly see my model in the viewfinder or display. I have to use low aptreture settings or high ISO to be able to see anything, missing out on details. Now this camera is not advertised as a pro camera and it is a great alaround and travel camera, but I thing this is just a limitation of the SLT technology, since the viewfinder is a mini display and not a glass prism. (I will edit this review, should I find a work around for this) - Edit: Listed in the comments are some discussions in reguards of this point. 3. Tha lack of a grip - I have big hands and this is a compact camera and I love grips even for bigger cameras. All around I thing this is a lot of bang for the buck and has unique features theat easily off set the down sides. I can't wait to see how Sony is going to further develop this and their other Alhpa cameras.
Review: Fragile...not for adventurers! - I bought this camera specifically for my trip to Central America. My hope was that the camera would be durable enough to bring it to the beach...I was wrong. I literally was able to bring it to the beach once (trying my best to not expose it to ocean mist or sand) and the next day the camera wouldnt take pictures, only video. Now Sony is telling me that the repairs will cost $450!!!! More than half the cost of the camera! I guess if you are taking pictures of flowers in your garden or in controlled environments where nothing can go wrong, this is a good camera. If your plan is to bring it on an adventure, I would stay away from this camera...it is way to fragile.

## 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 |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Best Sellers Rank | #441,289 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #746 in DSLR Cameras |
| Customer Reviews | 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars (169) |
| Date First Available | August 27, 2010 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 1.1 pounds |
| Item model number | SLTA55VL |
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Product Dimensions | 4.88 x 3.35 x 3.62 inches |

## 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

![Sony a55 DSLR Camera with 18-55mm zoom lens - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31rM+yGTojL.jpg)
![Sony a55 DSLR Camera with 18-55mm zoom lens - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41gnRMwxlbL.jpg)
![Sony a55 DSLR Camera with 18-55mm zoom lens - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41lfGPxknQL.jpg)
![Sony a55 DSLR Camera with 18-55mm zoom lens - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71UWKikrBVL.jpg)
![Sony a55 DSLR Camera with 18-55mm zoom lens - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71pN6oajpiL.jpg)

## 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.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great camera - revolutionary concept
*by T***R on January 18, 2011*

This camara intrigued me enough to switch from Canon. I have only used it for 500 exposures, so I'm still getting use to this camara, but here are my first impressions: 1. I love the Geo tagging (gps info added to the images) As far as I know this is the first DSLR/SLT camara that has this build in - Canon requires a very expensive grip and you still need an external GPS receiver. Nikon has a slightly better solution, but it is still external. 2. The view finder is cool, but I come from a full frame camera which also had a good view finder. 3. The image quality is on par or better with this price range camera. I'm using "EX" sigma lenses not Sony (Also very happy with the lenses) 4. Love the rotating rear display. I shoot some glammour this weekend and all the Canon and Nikon guys where laying on the floor to get low angles, then there where all looking at me when I just fliped the screen to see it from top, held the camara low and started firing away, it was a subject of conversation. 5. Build in image Stabilazation is another great feature to this and other Alpha cameras. I had to spend so much extra money when I had my Canon to get IS featueres, not here. 6. The video was probalbly one of the other things that made me switch. My Canon took outstanding full HD1080p video, but focusing was a big issue as well as video transfere to my Mac, to do it right you had to import it with the Canon software and the export it from there - what a pain. I can work stright with the AVCHD video in Imovie or Final Cut Express (it is only 1080I or 760p) The 760p can be directly imported into aprature (AVCHD is not recognized?) 7. Panorama and HDR fetures are outstanding and blow my Canon away Things that I do not like: 1. Video has very limited time before you have to take a breake or it overheats (9min +/-) - they do not advertise that ;) . So do not think that you can through away your camcorder just yet. There are lot's of discussions about the lack of manual control, it is not a big deal to me. 2. It is not a good studio camara. When I put the camera into manual control and set the settings to work with my studio strobes, I hardly see my model in the viewfinder or display. I have to use low aptreture settings or high ISO to be able to see anything, missing out on details. Now this camera is not advertised as a pro camera and it is a great alaround and travel camera, but I thing this is just a limitation of the SLT technology, since the viewfinder is a mini display and not a glass prism. (I will edit this review, should I find a work around for this) - Edit: Listed in the comments are some discussions in reguards of this point. 3. Tha lack of a grip - I have big hands and this is a compact camera and I love grips even for bigger cameras. All around I thing this is a lot of bang for the buck and has unique features theat easily off set the down sides. I can't wait to see how Sony is going to further develop this and their other Alhpa cameras.

### ⭐⭐ Fragile...not for adventurers!
*by T***2 on May 12, 2011*

I bought this camera specifically for my trip to Central America. My hope was that the camera would be durable enough to bring it to the beach...I was wrong. I literally was able to bring it to the beach once (trying my best to not expose it to ocean mist or sand) and the next day the camera wouldnt take pictures, only video. Now Sony is telling me that the repairs will cost $450!!!! More than half the cost of the camera! I guess if you are taking pictures of flowers in your garden or in controlled environments where nothing can go wrong, this is a good camera. If your plan is to bring it on an adventure, I would stay away from this camera...it is way to fragile.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great camera
*by M***N on August 6, 2011*

I purchased this camera half a year ago, and have made fairly frequent use of it at home and abroad. I chose it for several reasons. I had been using a Sony a300 for a couple of years (until it was broken in an accident), and had used several Sony cameras in succession before as well, so I was familiar with the way Sony cameras work, had lenses that would fit this body, and had good experiences with the quality of the manufacturing. Also, I was impressed with the range of innovative features the camera offers, which seems unmatched in this price range. After reading several very positive reviews, I had high expectations. Fortunately, those expectations have been met. I am very happy with the photos this camera takes. I often utilize the built-in HDR function, and although the resulting photos need a bit of post-production to satisfy me, they are a great starting point for striking photos. The special low-light handheld mode produces surprisingly good results, sometimes yielding usable photos even in very dark environments (not usable for professional purposes, perhaps, but good enough for personal use). Thanks to the HDR and low-light mode, I should have left my tripod at home during my recent trip to Ireland - I never needed to use it. I also really appreciate the on-screen digital level, which helps me keep the horizon truly horizontal when I want it to be (and the cool overlay makes me feel like I'm flying an expensive aircraft at the same time). I have not had big issues with the battery life (which is one of the most common complaints I'd seen when I bought it), but that is probably due in part to the fact that I usually shoot using the small EVF and not the large LCD screen on the back of the camera. I only use the big screen for changing settings or reviewing photos, or for very specific photo setups where it is inconvenient or uncomfortable to use the small EVF. However, the fact that the LCD screen swings out and turns around is priceless when you need it. My one complaint would be that I don't like the placement of some of the buttons and dials. I think the setup of the a300 was somewhat better in this regard. One of the dials is a little uncomfortable for me to reach while shooting without shifting my grip back and forth, and some of the buttons are easy to bump accidentally while shooting in the profile orientation. However, these are minor complaints. If I were purchasing again today, I'd still buy this camera.

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