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Sony Alpha A550
$1,000.00
Released August, 2009
The Pros:Easy to use right out of the box without looking at the instructions. Pictures come out bright and sharp. Responsive action when you press the shutter release, very little lag.
The Cons:LCD sometimes makes it look like the picture isn't going to come out right when it's just fine.
The Sony Alpha A550 is a mid-range 14.2-megapixel DSLR camera. The α550 uses a new generation of Exmor CMOS sensors and BIONZ image processors, aiming to improve picture quality in low light with more advanced low-noise processing technology.
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The camera features a 3-inch LCD display that tilts up or down 90 degrees. New face and smile detection for up to eight faces is integrated into the α550's Quick AF Live View. Other key features include 7fps continuous shooting and an auto HDR mode for high-contrast images.
Features
- DSLR
- 14.2 megapixels
- 3" tilt LCD
- CMOS sensor
- BIONZ image processor
- SteadyShot INSIDE stabilization
- Up to ISO 12800
- Quick AF Live View
- Face detection
- Smile Shutter
- 7fps continuous shooting
- Auto HDR
- Dynamic range optimizer
- Anti-dust technology
- Six finishing styles
- Six scene modes
- HDMI output
- Available with 18-55mm DT zoom lens
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Pros & Cons
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easy to use right out of the box without looking at the instructions
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pictures come out bright and sharp
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responsive action when you press the shutter release, very little lag
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gets reasonably good low-light pictures, minimal grain and noise
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battery lasts a long time between charges
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auto-focus is fast and accurate, locks right onto the subject
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LCD sometimes makes it look like the picture isn't going to come out right when it's just fine
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