Sony A55 .. Dpreview Gold award!!!!

[maldito]

Pre-order at sony style usa:

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&categoryId=8198552921644744001

SLT-A55V(body) - $1015

SLT-A55VL(wit kit 18-55) - $1150

Price is competitive for a super CAM

 

[torak]

just curious, for canon 1DMk4 and Nikon D3S, does their 10fps able to continuous AF? Or is the focus locked?

 

[maxwell207]

I am suprised to find out ISO of A55>A33 .. can see the difference here http://www.imaging-resource.com/IMCOMP/COMPS01.HTM

also can see A560 ISO and A550 look same to me .. are thy using the same sensor?

 

[lenrek]

I am suprised to find out ISO of A55>A33 .. can see the difference here http://www.imaging-resource.com/IMCOMP/COMPS01.HTM

also can see A560 ISO and A550 look same to me .. are thy using the same sensor?

Not really, check out ISO at 12800. I would say, A560 is better.

 

[Rashkae]

I am suprised to find out ISO of A55>A33 .. can see the difference here http://www.imaging-resource.com/IMCOMP/COMPS01.HTM

also can see A560 ISO and A550 look same to me .. are thy using the same sensor?

It could be that the 560, A550 and NEX5 use the same sensor.

 

[maldito]

Not really, check out ISO at 12800. I would say, A560 is better.

I agree with that

 

[maxwell207]

Canon 550D vs Sony A55 video AF .. it takes Sony to another level

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHPaVD0pHpQ

 

[torak]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HT5qUdYO_eo

check out the shutter sound of 10fps!!!

 

[lenrek]

Canon 550D vs Sony A55 video AF .. it takes Sony to another level

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHPaVD0pHpQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HT5qUdYO_eo

check out the shutter sound of 10fps!!!

Woah!

:lovegrin::lovegrin::lovegrin:

 

[cairocks]

I am about to get the a550 when I see this new series....Now getting confuse over a55, a560 or a580. I am currently still holding on to the old humble KM5D. Though I have been using my Canon S90 more this past few months.

 

[sulhan]

Looks like the A33/A55 with the NEX type battery is sitting in between the NEX and the DSLR Alphas.

NEX<->SLT<->DLSR

So having a bridging camera helps in getting market share on both the spectrum.
I personally find that the NEX series does great job both in still shots and also HD-videos.

Now that each of these, NEX,SLT and DLSR have about the "same features" then it will boost the sales of the Alpha mount lens across the board. Good for everyone.....

And one the NEX video cam is out into the market - this will certianly encourage new glass form other third party manufacturers.

:thumbsup:

 

[Shoooters]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HT5qUdYO_eo

check out the shutter sound of 10fps!!!

sounds like machine gun mounted with a silencer. v nice...:thumbsup:

 

[BBTM]

Seem like a good spare body for me. Can use as a tele n video body. A-mount, nice. :thumbsup:

 

[victorlee10]

Just thinking, could Sony have made the mirror flip up if we want to shoot at high ISO? 1/3 light loss sounds like a lot. Maybe make it user selectable whether the mirror will flip up.

 

[DiGdUb]

just curious, for canon 1DMk4 and Nikon D3S, does their 10fps able to continuous AF? Or is the focus locked?

able to continuous af.

 

[JiEeEe]

I am suprised to find out ISO of A55>A33 .. can see the difference here http://www.imaging-resource.com/IMCOMP/COMPS01.HTM

also can see A560 ISO and A550 look same to me .. are thy using the same sensor?

how come ah.. i tot a55 and a33 supposedly be using the same stuff?

 

[Rashkae]

how come ah.. i tot a55 and a33 supposedly be using the same stuff?

Nope, seems like the A55 is using a newer sensor, the A33 is using a NEX sensor.

 

[Ouverture]

A500.

Nex-5 plus RF lenses = shiok!

Hehe...yes my sentiments too...just to get affirmative from pros here...

Ideal is to have nex, a55 and upcoming a7xx to complete the aps-c series...

 

[tyho]

Just thinking, could Sony have made the mirror flip up if we want to shoot at high ISO? 1/3 light loss sounds like a lot. Maybe make it user selectable whether the mirror will flip up.

If the mirror does not flip up, you do get the added benefit of being able to see your subject while the exposure is being made- this is great for people shots ("Did you blink?" situations) and action and panning shots.
I think this advantage is more impt to me than the 1/3 stop loss. But of course some people will find this to be a deal breaker.
Also, you will need to take extra care of the mirror as any damage/ dirt on it will show up in the picture.

 

[kelvinlin]

:thumbsup: some brief intro about A55
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKwLICLPUoY