Sony - Alpha A55 16.2-Megapixel DSLR Camera with 18-55mm Lens - Black

The Sony Alpha A55 DSLR is packed with the features photographers and videographers want the most. Order one today and start recording the highlights of your life.

The Sony Alpha A55 camera is equipped with a 16.2-megapixel Exmor APS-C HD CMOS image sensor that gives high-resolution images for maximum clarity, detail and true-to-life color. Coupled with a Sony A-mount lens, it's hard to find a digital camera that offers this kind of accuracy, speed and image details. Its digital SLR capabilities render a true image on the three-inch XtraFine TFT-LCD view finder screen, so what you're seeing is what you'll get in the final photo or video.

The Sony Alpha A55 includes top-notch features such as High ISO sensitivity for capturing the best shots in low light conditions. SteadyShot INSIDE image stabilization reduces or eliminates blurred images resulting from shaking or vibration.

Phase detection autofocus and a built-in auto flash ensure better up-close photos while reducing red-eye. Combined with face detection technology, the Sony Alpha A55 gives the best results when photographing family and friends.

The Sony Alpha A55 digital camera includes a robust set of features enhanced video recording, a suite of creativity functions, and a multicard slot to open the world of better images to the amateur and professional photographer alike.

What's Included?

• 16.2-megapixel Exmor APS-C HD CMOS image sensor: Captures high-resolution images.
• Sony A-mount lens: Offers the speed and accuracy you need for great shots. 35mm equivalent 27-82.5mm focal length and f/3.5 - f/5.6 aperture for intricate picture detail.
• 3" XtraFine TFT-LCD screen: With Live View and TruBlack technologies and 921K pixels for a clear display.
• Quick AF Full HD Movie mode: With phase detection for capturing video clips in high-definition. Selectable formats include 1080/60i AVCHD, 1080/30p MP4 and 480/30p MP4 formats.
• Burst shooting mode: Captures images at up to 6 fps in continuous mode or up to 10 fps in speed priority mode for fast-action shots.
• High ISO sensitivity (up to 25,600): For improved image capture in low-light conditions. SteadyShot INSIDE image stabilization reduces image blur caused by camera shake and vibration.
• Phase detection autofocus: For clear photos up close. Translucent Mirror technology directs light to both the image sensor and the phase detection autofocus sensor simultaneously for quick focusing and fast shots.
• Built-in auto flash: With red-eye reduction for natural-looking eyes in portraits. Also features flash off, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync and high-speed sync. Compatible with wireless flash units (not included).
• BIONZ image processor: With a dynamic range optimizer for brilliant color and clear, detailed images.
• Sweep panorama mode: Allows you to capture impressive landscapes by pressing the shutter and sweeping the camera vertically or horizontally. The camera automatically stitches the images together in 3D or 2D modes.
• Face detection technology: Isolates subjects in-frame and optimizes conditions to take the best pictures of friends and family. Smile shutter technology captures photos when your subjects smile.
• Built-in GPS: Records the location and time of every shot you take and lets you view your images on a map, so you can remember where you took your favorite shots (compatible computer and Internet connection required; not included).
• Creative styles: Include standard, vivid, portrait, landscape, sunset, and black-and-white with contrast, saturation and sharpness adjustable in ±3 steps.
• Multicard slot: Supports Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity, SDXC, Memory Stick PRO Duo and Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo formats for storing or transferring media (media not included).