Camera Review: Sony Alpha SLT-A77 Hands-on Review
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Recommended Reading:
- David Busch's Sony Alpha SLT-A77 Guide to Digital Photography
- The Sony SLT-A77: The Unofficial Quintessential Guide
- Sony Alpha SLT-A65/A77 For Dummies
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Technology
- Ultra High Speed Shooting
- Introducing best-in-class shooting.2 By harnessing the power of Sony's Translucent Mirror Technology, you can shoot at up to 12fps at full 24.3 megapixel resolution with continuous auto focus. It's ideal for capturing a sequence of photos or 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. You can even see the results of camera adjustments in real time through
- the viewfinder.
- Rugged Magnesium Alloy Body
- Don't let its pretty face fool you. With a strong-yet-lightweight magnesium alloy body, the α77 delivers on the promise of its good looks with the strength and rugged reliability your active lifestyle demands. Plus, all ports, doors and controls are weather-resistant for worry-free shooting, come rain or shine.
- Amazing HD Movies
- The choice is yours. Shoot super smooth 60p, standard 60i or cinematic 24p movies—all at Full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution.4 Capture high-quality AVCHD™ video that looks great on your HDTV, or shoot MP4 videos to upload to the web.
- Full-Time Live View
- You can use both the LCD monitor and OLED Electronics View for composing shots in Live View. Both provide a "what you see is what you get" preview of white balance, focus, depth of field, exposure and 100% framing accuracy, plus informative on-screen displays.
- Full array of accessories
- From vertical grip, to flash, to microphones and a wide assortment of lenses, you'll have all you need for the ultimate in creative freedom for video and still shooting.
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