Sony Alpha DSLR-A550

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Model Name:	Sony Alpha DSLR-A550
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General
Model Number:	DSLR-A550
Camera Format:	SLR
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$1049.99
Street Price:	$859.40
Date Available:	2009-10-08
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	32.2 oz (912 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Weight With Batteries?	Yes
Weight Includes Kit Lens?	Yes
Size:	5.4 x 4.1 x 3.3 in. (137 x 104 x 84 mm)
Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Sony
Total Megapixels:	14.6
Effective Megapixels:	14.2
Sensor Format:	APS-C
Sensor Size (dia.):	1.12"
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Self-Cleaning:	Yes
Sensor-shift Stabilized:	Yes
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4592 x 3056 (14.0 MP, 3:2), 4592 x 2576 (11.8 MP, Other), 3344 x 2224 (7.4 MP, 3:2), 3344 x 1872 (6.3 MP, Other), 2288 x 1520 (3.5 MP, 3:2), 2288 x 1280 (2.9 MP, Other)
Image File Format:	JPEG, RAW
Video Capture
Movie Mode:	No
Movie Resolution:	n/a
Movie Frame Rate:	n/a
Movie Audio:	n/a
Movie File Format:	n/a
Optics
Lens Mount:	Sony Alpha (Minolta A) mount
Kit Lens:	Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	27 - 83 mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - ?? (T)
Normal Focus Range:
Macro Focus Range:
Optical Image Stablization:	No
Digital Zoom:	No
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a
Filter Thread:	55mm
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	9-point TTL phase detection (one cross-type sensor) with eye-start AF; Wide, Spot, Local modes
Face Detection:	Yes
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Optical Viewfinder
Optical Viewfinder:	Yes
Optical Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.80x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +1.0 diopter
Display
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD Size (inches):	3.0
LCD Resolution (pixels):
Articulating LCD:	Yes
Max Playback Zoom:	14.0x
Exposure
ISO Settings:	Auto (200-1600), 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom
Shutter Speed Range:	30 - 1/4000
Bulb Mode:	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	40-segment Multi Segment, Center-weighted, Spot; (1200 zone evaluative metering in Live View)
Program AE:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Sunset, Night Portrait/Night View
Self Timer:	2 or 10 seconds
Time Lapse:
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Fill-flash, Rear sync, Wireless, High-Speed sync, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction: On/Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	12 m / 39 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Lens dependent
Max Flash Sync:	1/160
Flash Exp Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Ext Flash Connection:	Hot shoe
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC
Memory Included (MB):
File System:	FAT32
DCF Compliant:	Yes
Connectivity
Composite Video Out:	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable:	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI
Built-In Wi-fi:
Computer/Printer:	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional Wireless or Wired
Other Connection:	DC input, mini-HDMI, Wired Remote
Power
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary NP-FM500H
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
CIPA Rating:	950
Software
Included Software:	Software/USB Driver CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:	Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Mac OS X (v. 10.13+)
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Exmore CMOS Sensor, Variable-angle LCD, SteadyShot In-body Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, Live View, Auto HDR, D-Range Optimizer (Auto, Level 1-5), HDMI Output, 7 fps (AF/AE Locked).

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