Sony Alpha 550 Digital SLR Camera
August 29, 2009 | Digital Camera, Sony | Comments OffSignificantly reduces the image noise can now shoot super-sensitive to ISO 12800, which allows attractive results when taking handheld in difficult situations such as indoor candlelight. Thank you to the powerful engine BIONZ image processing, Quick AF Live View now supports even faster shooting with quick answers, autofocus precision. This makes it easier than ever to capture portraits wonderfully relaxed, the dynamic action scenes and more.
Powered by the engine BIONZ image processing, fast action can now be captured effortlessly with fast speeds shooting continuously. Sustained speed shooting of up to 4 frames per second can be achieved in Live View mode, amounting to 5 fps with optical viewfinder. New Shutter Priority mode on the DSLR-A550 raises the bar even further, shooting a 7 incredible fps (with AF and AE parameter maintained in the first image). It is a tool for creating powerful to capture the nuances of the evolution of the portrait or dynamic action sequences.
In a first DSLR, Quick AF Live View now has Face Detection, the AF focusing on people’s faces and fine-tuning of the exposure-balance settings for crisp white, beautiful portraits with skin tones natural. Another first DSLR from Sony is already featured on many models of Cyber-Shot Smile Shutter detects faces in Live View mode, automatically firing the shutter at the right time to capture the smiling, happy atmosphere.
A new manual focus Special Check Live View mode on the Sony A550 to help refine your composition. The low noise images can be previewed directly from the CMOS sensor, allowing the critical evaluation of concentration and fine details even in low light. The Sony A550 live image provides 100% coverage on the ground, assisted by framing grid lines for precise composition. There is also a zoom function 7x/14x selected for close-up confirmation of interest.
The Sony Alpha 550 features a 921k (superb point) 3-inch Xtra Fine LCD screen for critical focus and photo-quality viewing with classes of foreground color, contrast and detail. The screen tilts up or down on a range of 180 degrees, allowing no compromises “free-live view-angle shooting in any position. An ambient light sensor automatically boosts the LCD brightness for clarity surrounding the extra screen when light levels are high. The Sony A550 SLR camera also has a clear, bright viewfinder optical wide-field coverage of 95% for framing and focusing as an alternative to live view shooting.How the Sony A550 is brilliantly simple, thanks to a development on a screen interface that allows easy access to functions and settings during operation to live. A unique graphic display provides a clear and intuitive way the shutter speed and aperture adjustments will affect the final image.
Creative options are increased by the new HDR Auto mode that captures a wide range of shadow and highlight detail in landscapes, interiors and other scenes. Previously accessible only to fans with a tripod and software image processing, HDR (High Dynamic Range) is a specialized technique that combines the two executives were fired at different exposure settings. The Sony DSLR A550 uses powerful algorithms to combine and optimize the two successive images in less than 10 seconds, correcting misalignment between the images when shooting handheld. The result is a single image HDR emulating the tonal range of the huge nature of human vision – without a PC or a tripod necessary.
D-Range Optimiser as in previous models Sony digital SLR has been improved for even better results with backlit portraits and other scenes you’re shooting high contrast. The powerful BIONZ now optimizes image data in real-time processing of brightness and contrast in the areas of each exposure for balanced results look natural. Optimization can also be selected manually from 5 levels of treatment. A Smart Teleconvertor button instantly increases the image size 1.4x or 2x to extend your camera’s optical zoom range for extra frame-filling close-ups.
Like all Sony digital SLR, the Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 features SteadyShot INSIDE, a powerful optical image stabilizer that reduces the effects of camera shake up to 4 stops while shooting handheld with a lens . After the shooting, it is easy to connect the Sony A550 SLR to your BRAVIA TV via HDMI (requires optional cable) for a beautiful widescreen view of your shots. Compatible BRAVIA models automatically switches to optimize PhotoTV HD still image playback with incredible detail, color and clarity. BRAVIA Sync allows you to control an image slideshow in comfort through your TV remote. [via letsgodigital]
