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capture every moment beautifully Even when shooting in challenging conditions, the accelerated speed, supreme sensitivity and cutting-edge functionality of the new 57 ensure beautiful results. Discover the pleasure and creativity of class-above interchangeable lens photography and HD moviemaking. • Up to 12 fps continuous shooting1 with Full-time Continuous AF • 15-point AF system with 3 cross sensors • AVCHD™ Ver. 2.
70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM (SAL70300G), 1/640 sec., F5.6, ISO 1600 The secret to Sony performance Translucent Mirror Technology simultaneously directs light to the image sensor and AF sensor on a full-time basis to realize full-time live view shooting and accelerated full-time continuous phase-detection autofocusing even during HD movie shooting. It’s the cornerstone of Sony interchangeable-lens camera technology.
enjoy the benefits of blazing speed 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM (SAL70300G), Continuous Advance Priority AE, 1/500 sec., F4.5, ISO 1600 12 fps tele-zoom high-speed shooting 15-point AF system with 3 cross sensors Every second, you can capture up to 12 dynamic close-ups of subjects in motion. Tele-zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE magnifies the center of the action 1.4x to bring subjects closer at a clear 8-megapixel resolution.
High sensitivity (ISO 100-16000) The large Exmor ® APS HD CMOS sensor provides an extremely wide sensitivity range of 7 1/3 steps. You can use AUTO ISO (100-3200) for outstanding results in most lighting conditions or manually raise sensitivity up to ISO 16000 when lighting is low. Even at high sensitivity settings, the 57 captures every detail with natural tonal gradations and extremely low noise.
create powerfully expressive HD movies With phase-detection AF With contrast-detection AF Quick AF Full HD Movie Large image sensor Even when shooting movies at Full HD resolution*, the 57 employs speedy full-time continuous phase-detection autofocusing. Most interchangeable lens cameras revert to contrastdetection AF that slowly hunts for the correct focus when shooting movies.
Full manual movie shooting Audio noise reduction The 57 frees you to realize your creative moviemaking vision. P/A/S/M modes (Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority and Manual) let you flexibly adjust aperture and shutter speed to modify the depth of field and achieve effects like defocused backgrounds when shooting movies in the manual focusing mode. On-screen prompts provide assistance to make full manual operation quick, easy and comfortable.
discover the joy of unlimited creativity Auto Portrait Framing *As of March 2012. Among interchangeable-lens digital cameras. Note: Trimming may not always be effective when capturing more than one face. Auto Portrait Framing Sony makes it easy to create beautifully balanced portraits with a truly professional look.
Face Detection, Smile Shutter™ and Face Registration You can always capture faces at their best with the 57. Face Detection technology ensures that facial features are clearly focused and skin tones are accurately reproduced by fine-tuning parameters such as exposure, white balance, flash and D-Range Optimizer. Smile Shutter technology captures smiles at just the right moment by automatically releasing the shutter when smiles reach the desired level.
savor uncompromising clarity and control Enhanced new Tru-Finder™ EVF Effects previews The Tru-Finder™ electronic viewfinder delivers class-leading viewing ease thanks to sharp 1440k-dot (SVGA) resolution, a 23.1mm eye-point, and a notably wide 31.9° viewing angle that leaves competing optical viewfinders behind. A 100% field of view combines with faithful effects previews to ensure that what you see in the viewfinder is exactly what you see in your photos and movies.
921,600-dot tilt LCD monitor The brightness and clarity of Sony’s big Xtra Fine LCD™ monitor brings out every detail of your scene, setting you free to clearly shoot in challenging shooting environments. Images are displayed at a crisp 921K dot resolution on the 3.0" (7.5 cm, 4:3 aspect ratio) screen, which can be flipped up to 180° vertically and rotated up to 270° horizontally to flexibly support shooting from unusual perspectives.
express yourself with extraordinary flexibility Sweep Panorama™ / 3D Sweep Panorama Technology Simply sweep the camera to capture breathtaking vistas. The 57 automatically records and seamlessly stitches a sequence of photos to create a spectacular image. 3D Sweep Panorama mode records separate right- and left-eye images to bring scenes alive when viewed on an HDMI-compliant 3D television*. *Requires optional HDMI cable and 3D glasses.
Software and cloud service Powerful, intuitive bundled software and a cloud service help you make the most of your photos and movies. Enjoy editing, file management and more. PlayStation ® 3 System Play, edit and share photos and movies on a PlayStation®3 (PS3™) system, taking full advantage of its power and game-like operation. Superior Auto mode Relax and enjoy the convenience of point-and-shoot operation.
interchangeable lenses Vario-Sonnar T* DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA (SAL1680Z) APS-C An excellent single-lens solution covering the most commonly used focal-length range, from wide-angle to medium telephoto. This lens exhibits excellent sharpness and contrast, delivering outstanding performance for interiors, portraits, landscapes and casual snaps. Vario-Sonnar T* DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA (SAL1680Z), 1/500 sec., F5.
For details, please check your local site accessories NEW NEW • Guide number of 43 (at 105mm, ISO 100·m) • Quick Shift Bounce • Wireless Ratio Control • 22-step power level switching • Built-in wide panel and bounce sheet 90° 90° 150° Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-FM500H Soft Carrying Case LCS-AMB 8° Flash Accessory Kit HVL-LE1 HVL-F43AM ACC-FM1A LED Battery Video Light expands your moviemaking freedom.
Main specifications of Type LCD monitor Camera type Interchangeable-lens digital camera with built-in flash Lens compatibility Lens compatibility Sony A-mount lenses, operation with Minolta/Konica Minolta lenses confirmed Image sensor Type Xtra Fine LCD™, 3.0" (7.5 cm) Total number of dots 921,600 dots Brightness control Auto/Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2) Field coverage 100% Adjustable angle Tilt angle: Downward 180 degrees.
