Sony - Alpha a68 DSLR Camera (Body Only) - black
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Description
Features
24.2 megapixels resolution delivers incredible detail and gorgeous enlargements
The Exmor® CMOS sensor and upgraded BIONZ X™ processor combine to produce high-resolution, low-noise photos.
ISO up to 25,600 for crisp, clear photos even in low light
Shoot confidently without sacrificing detail, even in extremely low light.
Capture fast-action shots at up to 8 fps (frames per second)
From joyous facial expressions to fast-paced sports action, burst mode ensures you get the shot even if it only lasts a fraction of a second.
Wide angle, tiltable 2.7” LCD monitor
Enables shooting over the heads of people in crowds, or on the ground for a startling view of pets and flowers.
Capture spectacular movies in full 1080p HD
An intelligent image sensor reads movie images at faster rates than ever, significantly reducing the rolling shutter distortion that can occur while panning or shooting fast-moving subjects.
BIONZ X™ processing engine delivers blazing speed and performance
From shooting images and videos, to playback and data transfer, this processor handles even the most demanding tasks with ease.
Preview the shot before taking it with the OLED Tru-Finder™ electronic viewfinder
Bright, high-contrast viewfinder lets you see the results before you shoot, and features 1440K dots for amazing resolution.
79-point phase-detection autofocus system provides accurate subject tracking
Keeps tracking and fast autofocusing on a moving subject.
Translucent Mirror Technology
Enables precise phase-detection autofocus even with continuous shooting and movie modes.
Multi Interface Shoe
Lets you mount wide-ranging accessories including a high-capacity flash unit, a video light, or shotgun microphone for enhanced movie shooting and more.
Face Detection and Eye AF
Detect up to eight faces in a scene, and adjust exposure, white balance, flash and other settings for beautiful portraits.
Built-in, pop-up flash for proper illumination
Ensures properly illuminated photos.
Multiformat memory slot for storing or transferring data
Accepts SD, SDHC, SDXC, MS PRO Duo,MS XC-HG Duo and MS PRO-HG Duo. .
What's Included
- Sony Alpha α68 DSLR Camera (Body Only)
- Accessory shoe, body, eyepiece caps
- Battery charger BC-VM10A
- Rechargeable Battery NP-FM500H
- Micro USB cable
- Power cord
- Shoulder strap
- Owner's manual
Key Specs
- Lens Mount CompatibilitySony A-Mount
- Image Sensor TypeExmor CMOS
- Effective Pixels24.2 megapixels
- Video Resolution1920 x 1080
General
- Product NameAlpha a68 DSLR Camera (Body Only)
- BrandSony
- Model NumberILCA-68
- Colorblack
- Color CategoryBlack
- Product SetBody Only
- Camera Model FamilySony a68
- Digital Camera TypeDSLR Camera Body Only
Included
- Number of Lenses Included0
- Camera Bag/Case IncludedNo
- Batteries IncludedYes
Compatibility
- Lens Mount CompatibilitySony A-Mount
- Tripod/Monopod MountableYes
- Memory Card CompatibilityMemory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick XC-HG Duo, Secure Digital, Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC), Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC)
- Remote CompatibleYes
Imaging
- Zoom CapabilityYes
- Digital Zoom4x
- Image File Format(s)JPEG, RAW
- In-Lens Image StabilizationYes
- Image Resolution (Display)6000 x 4000
- Image Sensor TypeExmor CMOS
Exposure Control
- Burst ModeYes
- Brightness ControlYes
- White Balance ModesAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (Warm White / Cool White / Day White / Daylight), Flash, Color Temperature (2500 to 9900K), Color Filter (G7 to M7, A7 to B7), Custom (1 / 2 / 3), Custom Set
- Maximum ISO25600
- Minimum ISO100
- Panorama ModeYes
- AutofocusYes
- Scene ModesPortrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset
- Self TimerYes
- Shutter Speeds1/4000 to 30 s/Bulb;
- Self-Timer Delay10 seconds, 2 seconds, 5 seconds
- Flash ModesAutomatic, Fill-in, High-speed sync, Off, Rear curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync
- Effective Pixels24.2 megapixels
Video
- HD Movie Mode FocusAutomatic
- Slow Motion RecordingNo
- Video Resolution1920 x 1080
Features
- Face DetectionYes
- Records AudioYes
- Integrated FlashYes
- Integrated GPSNo
- External Flash MountHot Shoe
Storage
- Number Of Memory Card Slots1
Power
- Battery ModelNP-FM500H
- Removable BatteryYes
- Rechargeable BatteryYes
- Number of Batteries Required1
Connectivity
- Output(s)USB
- PictBridge EnabledNo
Display
- Display TypeTFT-LCD
- Touch ScreenNo
- Viewfinder TypeElectronic
- Viewfinder Magnification0.88 times
- Screen Size2.7 inches
Dimension
- Product Width3.26 inches
- Product Height4.1 inches
- Product Depth7.64 inches
- Product Weight1.31 pounds
Performance
- Water ResistantNo
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 year
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 year
Other
- UPC027242899100
Customer reviews
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 10 reviews
(10 customer reviews)to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Worth It!!
||Posted .Besides compatibility w/ my lenses, shooting fast, sharp and ease of operation captures great pics!! Tnx Sony
I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Value4 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice upgrade
||Posted .Owned for 6 months when reviewed.Bought this to replace a Sony a33 that had finally given up. The choice was between this and the A77. My wife did her homework and decided this was the better, and more cost effective, option. She has used it to take some professional photos and has done nothing but praise this model and her decision. Compared to the price of the a77, this model is definitely worth the money. As with all higher end cameras, this does take some time to get used to all of the features.
Features
Value4 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use4 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Great camera for Minolta lenses
||Posted .Have lots of Minolta max lenses they work great on a68 DSLR save money on new ones’!
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Good size camera body makes it easy to work with
||Posted .Easy to carry and travel with. Is good camera for a beginner photographer.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Upgraded my camera
||Posted .Bought this to upgrade my Sony a33. Very impressed for the price point of this camera. I shoot a lot of sports games and this camera keeps up and doesn’t miss a beat.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Step up
||Posted .I was using a a3000 with a 55mm to 210mm and couldn't find anything to upgrade my lenses. I found a 300mm for the A mount and dicided to just up it all. What a real difference it made in the picture quality and ability to take better pictures. I have been using Sony for a long time and moving forward will continue to. Great camera.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Love it!
||Posted .This is the second camera of this brand and model. The updates are wonderful and make the camera much easier to operated.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
A camera for all occasions
Posted .This is the fourth Alpha Camera I've purchased. The camera is not difficult to set up but the mode selection dial is a repeat of a previous released Sony Cybershot point and Shoot. about 5 or more years ago. You also have to depress a radio button in the top center to adjust the dial. I really don't like that. Once you turn on the camera and look at the LCD you will see the flashing steady shot icon which won't disappear until a higher shutter speed is chosen and I received that information from Sony e-support. Can't turn it off by any switch within the camera. You can use any a-mount lens from Sony or another brand on this camera but do read the specs before you purchase. I have not used the movie selector. memory cards from previous Alpha release, except the 300, which is a large memory card will work . Has the ability to look through the electronic view finder and change ISO , white balance without taken eye from vew finder, Also a real neat part has auto eye selector, When you put your eye up to the view finder, the LCD can turn off and when you move your eye, the LCD comes on. Much more to say. 24.4 Megapixels. Great capabilities with this camera with the right lens and a creative mind
I would recommend this to a friend
What experts are saying
Q: QuestionI have old A mount lenses from the film days that I used with my Minolta Maxxum 9Xi camera. The lenses are the 28-105Xi and 100-300Xi lenses and are in great condition. How good/bad will the IQ be if I were to use these lenses on the A68?
Asked by 9xilenses.
- A:Answer When Sony bought Konica-Minolta they made a good decision to keep using A-mount lenses. Sony users immediately have a lot of great lens to choose from Minolta's legendary lenses. And since Sony also kept the image stabilization inside the camera body and not in the lens ( unlike Nikon and Canon ), any lens you use would immediately become an image stabilized lens. On cropped sensor cameras, IQ would be good since most sweet spot is around the center anyway.
Answered by Darwin
Q: Questioni have a minolta maxxum 7000 film camera and many lenses. will these lenses fit the a68 with autofocus functionality?
Asked by toobob.
- A:Answer If they are a mount they will work.
Answered by Anonymous
Q: QuestionDoes this camera gave image stabilization in the body? In the specs it says image stabilization in the lens. If the latter is the case when I change out lenses I won't have image stabilization.
Asked by Ridente.
- A:Answer As with all of Sony's A-mount cameras it has built-in image stabilization, so every lens you attach has shake reduction.
Answered by Rooster
Q: Questionwill my Alpha a58 lenses fit this camera
Asked by SSEcuador.
- A:Answer Hi SSEcuador! Yes. Sony a58 and a68 are both using the A-mount system. -Anthony
Answered by SonyListens
Q: QuestionI have the a6000 with 3 e mount lenses. Will my e mounts fit this camera? Is there a converter if not? Recommendations?
Asked by Brittany.
- A:Answer I think you will need an adapter I would do a yahoo/Google search first and poss that question
Answered by Rooster
Q: Questionwould my canon ef-s fit on this camera?
Asked by robyn.
- A:Answer would need an adapter and a loss maybe of auto focus and aperture control
Answered by Rooster
Q: Questionwill my accessories from my a300( lenses, flash) also fit on this body?
Asked by stephaniep.
- A:Answer Yes but your memory card will not
Answered by rooster
Q: Questiondo my alpha57 lens fit on this camera?
Asked by edudaniel.
- A:Answer All Alpha A mounts Lens will fit this camera -I have four Al;pha and all lens are interchangeable That information should be contained in The spec part on the vender site An E mount will need an adapter
Answered by rooster