Sony Alpha DSLR-A550L review
Verdict:
Seriously fast and packed with interesting features, but the lack of video is disappointing and automatic exposures could be better too.
Review Date: 15 Mar 2010
Price when reviewed: £607
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Supplier: http://www.pixmania.co.uk
Reviewed By: Ben Pitt
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Basic Specifications |
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| Part Code | DSLRA550L |
| Review Date | 15 Mar 2010 |
| Rating |
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| CCD effective megapixels | 14.0 megapixels |
| CCD size | 23.4x15.6mm |
| Viewfinder | optical TTL |
| Viewfinder magnification, coverage | 0.8x, 95% |
| LCD screen size | 3.0in |
| LCD screen resolution | 921,600 pixels |
| Articulated screen |
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| Live view |
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| Optical zoom | 3.0x |
| Zoom 35mm equivalent | 27-82.5mm |
| Image stabilisation | optical, sensor shift |
| Maximum image resolution | 4,592x3,056 |
| Maximum movie resolution | N/A |
| Movie frame rate at max quality | N/A |
| File formats | JPEG, RAW |
Camera Controls |
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| Exposure modes | program, shutter priority, aperture priority, manual |
| Shutter speed | 30 to 1/4,000 seconds |
| Aperture range | f/3.5-22 (wide), f/5.6-36mm (tele) |
| ISO range (at full resolution) | 200 to 128000 |
| Exposure compensation | +/-2 EV |
| White balance | auto, 6 presets with fine tuning, custom, manual |
| Additional image controls | contrast, saturation, sharpness, dynamic range, noise reduction, colour space |
| Manual focus |
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| Closest macro focus | 25cm |
| Auto-focus modes | 9-point |
| Metering modes | multi, centre-weighted, centre |
| Flash | auto, forced, suppressed, slow synchro, second curtain, red-eye reduction |
| Drive modes | single, continuous, self-timer, AE bracket, WB bracket |
Physical |
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| Memory slot | SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Mermory supplied | none |
| Battery type | Li-ion |
| Battery Life (tested) | 950 shots |
| Connectivity | USB, mini HDMI, DC in, remote |
| Body material | plastic |
| Lens mount | Sony Alpha |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5x |
| Kit lens model name | SAL-1855 |
| Accessories | USB cable, neck strap |
| Weight | 809g |
| Size | 104x137x140mm |
Buying Information |
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| Warranty | one year RTB |
| Price | £607 |
| Supplier | http://www.pixmania.co.uk |
| Details | www.sony.co.uk |
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