Sony Alpha SLT-A33

Digital SLR 14.2 Mega Pixel Twin Lens KitFeaturing revolutionary translucent mirror technology for faster shooting and auto-focus between shots, nothing escapes its 7fps high speed. You can also record Full HD movies, with auto-focus and background defocusing effects. Includes SAL1855 all-purpose lens and SAL55200-2 telephoto zoom lens.14.2 MP Exmor CMOS Sensor7fps Continuous Shooting with Auto-FocusQuick AF Full HD Movie RecordingQuick AF Live View3D Sweep PanoramaIncluded with SAL1855 all-purpose lens and SAL55200-2 telephoto zoom lens
Camera Type Interchangeable lens digital camera with built-in flash
Lens Used Sony A-mount lens, Minolta and Konica Minolta AF lenses
Image CaptureSensor 23.4 x 15.6mm (APS-C type), Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor with RGB primary colour filter
No. of Pixels Total: 14.6 megapixels; Effective: 14.2 megapixels
Dust Reduction Charge protection coating on low pass filter and image-sensor shift mechanism
Sensitivity Auto, ISO 100 to 12800 (in 1-stop increments, Recommended Exposure Index)
Recording (Still Image)Recording Media Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, SD Memory card, SDHC Memory card, SDXC memory card
Format Function FAT 12, 16, 32, exFAT
File Format JPEG (DCF2.0, Exif 2.3), RAW (ARW 2.2 format), RAW + JPEG
Image Size (Aspect ratio 3:2) L(14M):4,592x 3,056; M(7.4M): 3,344 x 2,224; S(3.5M): 2,288 x 1,520
Image Size (Aspect ratio 16:9) L(12M):4,592 x 2,576; M(6.3M): 3,344 x 1,872; S(2.9M): 2,288 x 1,280
Sweep Panorama (Wide) Horizontal (23M): 1,2416 x 1,856; Vertical (12M): 2,160 x 5,536
Sweep Panorama (Standard) Horizontal 8192 x 1856 (15M), Vertical 2160 x 3872 (8.4M)
3D Sweep Panorama (Wide) (7.7 M): 7,152 x 1,080
3D Sweep Panorama (Standard) (5.3 M): 4,912 x 1,080; 16:9 (2.1 M): 1,920 x 1,080
Colour Modes sRGB, Adobe RGB
Image Quality Modes Standard, Fine, RAW, RAW+JPEG
Noise Reduction Long Exposure: Available at shutter speeds longer than 1 sec. High ISO: Auto / Weak selectable
Creative Style Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, B/W
Auto HDR Auto Exposure Diff., Adjustable Exposure Diff. (1 - 6EV in 1EV steps)
D-Range Optimizer Off / Auto / Lv 1 - 5
Recording (Movie)Recording Format AVCHD / MP4
Image Size (AVCHD) 1,920 x 1,080 (50i recording, 25 fps image sensor output / Average bit rate 17 Mbps)
Image Size (MP4) 1,440 x 1,080 (25 fps / Average bit rate 12 Mbps), 640 x 480 (25 fps / Average bit rate 3 Mbps)
White BalanceSettings Auto, Preset (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash), Colour Temperature (2500 - 9900K with 19-step Magenta / Green compensation)
SteadyShot© INSIDE (Image Stabilization)System Image-sensor shift mechanism
Compensation Approx. 2.5 - 4 steps decrease in shutter speeds (varies according to conditions and lens used)
DisplayLCD Monitor 3.0-inch (100% field of view), 921,600-dot TFT, Xtra Fine LCD with TruBlack technology
Quick AF Live ViewType of Use Translucent mirror mechanism
Image Sensor Exmor CMOS image sensor
Metering 1200-zone evaluative
Sensitivity EV -2 - 17 (at ISO 100 with F1.4 lens, in all metering modes)
Coverage 100%
Other functions Histogram display, real-time image-adjustment display, grid display, digital level gauge, grid line, magnified display for playback
AF SystemFocus Modes Single-shot AF, Auto AF, Continuous AF, Manual Focus
Main Features Focus areas selection (wide area / 15-point local frame selection / fixed centre spot focus), predictive focus for moving subjects, auto-tracking focus point, focus lock
Type TTL phase-detection system
Sensor CCD line sensors
Sensitivity Range -1EV - 18EV, ISO 100 equivalent
AF Illuminator Range: 1 - 5m
AE SystemExposure Modes AUTO, AUTO Advanced (AUTO+), Program AE, Aperture priority, Shutter priority, Manual, Sweep Panorama (2D/3D), Continuous Advance Priority AE
Scene Selector Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Sunset, Night view / Night portrait, Hand-held Twilight
Exposure Compensation +/- 2EV (1/3 EV increments)
AE Lock Yes
Built-In FlashType Built-in Auto Pop-up
Flash Metering and Control ADI/ Pre- flash TTL flash
Flash Coverage 18mm (focal length printed on lens)
Flash Modes Auto (Flash-off), Auto, Fill flash, Red-eye reduction, Rear Sync, Slow sync, High-speed sync*, Wireless* *Requires compatible external flash
Guide Number GN 10 (in meters at ISO 100)
Flash Compensation +/- 2EV (1/3 EV increments)
Recycling Time Approx. 4 seconds
ShutterType Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane shutter
Speed Range 1/4000 sec. -30 sec., bulb
Flash Sync Speed 1/160 sec
ViewfinderType Electronic viewfinder (color)
Field of View 100%
Magnification 1.1x (with 50mm lens at infinity)
Eye Relief Approx. 19mm from the eyepiece, 18mm from the eyepiece frame at -1 diopter
Diopter Control -4.0 to +4.0m
ShootingExposure Bracketing 3 continuous exposures selectable, in 0.3 or 0.7-stop increment
White Balance Bracketing 3 frames, H/L selectable
Continuous Shooting Rate Up to 7 fps in Continuous Advance Priority AE mode, Up to 6 fps in Continuous mode
Continuous Shooting Limit Fine: 16 frames, Standard: 20 frames, RAW: 7 frames, RAW+JPEG: 7 frames
Self-timer 10 sec., 2 sec.
OthersPrinting Output Control Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, DPOF setting
PowerBattery NP-FW50
External Power Source AC adaptor - AV-PW20 (optional)
Battery Performance Approx. 270 shots(EVF) / Approx. 340 shots(LCD) (CIPA measurement)
ConnectivityPC Interface USB2.0 Hi-Speed (mass storage mode / PTP mode)
SizeDimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 124.4 x 92 x 84.7mm (excl. protrusions)
Weight Approx. 433g (not including battery, memory card or accessories)
Operating TemperatureRange 0ø - 40ø C
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