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title: "Sony Alpha SLT-A57K 16.1 MP Exmor APS HD CMOS Sensor DSLR with Translucent Mirror Technology, 3D Sweep Panorama and 18-55mm Zoom Lens"
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# 12 FPS ultra-fast continuous shooting Full HD 1080p video at 60fps 16.1MP APS-C CMOS sensor Sony Alpha SLT-A57K 16.1 MP Exmor APS HD CMOS Sensor DSLR with Translucent Mirror Technology, 3D Sweep Panorama and 18-55mm Zoom Lens

**Brand:** sony
**Price:** RM7272
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## Summary

> 🚀 Shoot Fast, Focus Sharp, Create Cinematic Magic!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Sony Alpha SLT-A57K 16.1 MP Exmor APS HD CMOS Sensor DSLR with Translucent Mirror Technology, 3D Sweep Panorama and 18-55mm Zoom Lens by sony
- **How much does it cost?** RM7272 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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- sony enthusiasts

## Why This Product

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## Key Features

- • **Never Miss the Action:** Blazing 12 frames per second continuous shooting keeps you ahead of fast-moving subjects and dynamic scenes.
- • **Expand Your Creative Horizons:** 3-inch articulated LCD, 15-point cross AF system, and Clear Image Zoom up to 2x empower you to shoot like a pro in any environment.
- • **Capture Every Moment in Stunning Detail:** 16.1MP Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor delivers crisp, vibrant images with professional-grade clarity.
- • **Cinema-Quality Video at Your Fingertips:** Record smooth, Full HD 1080p movies at 60fps with full-time continuous autofocus for flawless focus tracking.
- • **Revolutionary Translucent Mirror Technology:** Experience instant autofocus and near-silent shutter with Sony’s innovative fixed mirror design—perfect for discreet shooting.

## Overview

The Sony Alpha SLT-A57K is a powerhouse DSLR featuring a 16.1MP APS-C Exmor CMOS sensor, ultra-fast 12fps continuous shooting, and Full HD 1080p video at 60fps. Its groundbreaking Translucent Mirror Technology enables full-time phase-detection autofocus for razor-sharp images and smooth video focus. With a versatile 18-55mm zoom lens, 3-inch articulated LCD, and advanced features like 15-point AF, Clear Image Zoom, and 3D Sweep Panorama, this camera is designed for millennials seeking professional-quality photography and video with a lightweight, responsive, and innovative tool that keeps you ahead of the creative curve.

## Description

From the Manufacturer Sony Alpha SLT-A57K 16.1 MP Exmor APS HD CMOS Sensor DSLR with 18-55mm Zoom Lens, Translucent Mirror Technology and 3D Sweep Panorama (2012 Model) Full-time Continuous AF enabled by Translucent Mirror Technology16.1 MP Exmor APS HD CMOS sensorBIONZ: Even more advanced image processorSteadyShot inside image stabilization High-speed 12 fps continuous shooting World's first Auto-Portrait FramingClear Image Zoom enables high-resolution digital zoom shooting 15-point AF system with 3 cross sensorsNew Tru-Finder Enhanced Tracking Focus AVCHD Version 2.0 (Progressive) Full HD Movie at 60p (50p)Intelligent Auto and Superior Auto Picture Effect Face Registration Experience the Alpha SLT-A57, Sony's newest addition to their Alpha DSLR series. As the successor to the SLT-A55, the new SLT-A57 includes advanced features such as translucent mirror technology, a 16.1 MP resolution and BIONZ processor, 12 fps continuous shooting, Full HD movie at 60p (50p), and the world's first Auto Portrait Framing. Standard zoom lenses become like telephoto zoom lenses thanks to Clear Image Zoom, which realizes a high-resolution look even when shooting with digital zoom making it dramatically easier to get the best shot. Key Features12 fps tele-zoom high-speed shootingEvery 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. You can also team Smart Zoom with 2x magnification for super zoomed shots (4MP, S size). The a57 also supports 10 fps continuous shooting at the camera’s highest resolution (16.1 megapixels).15-point AF system with 3 cross sensorThe renowned precision of Sony’s 15-point AF system, previously reserved for higher grade models, ensures fast and accurate TTL phasedetection autofocusing wherever and whenever you shoot. Even when capturing moving subjects in dim lighting, the three vertically aligned cross sensors deliver accurate and reliable tracking. You can choose any of four AF area modes (Wide, Zone, Spot or Local) depending on your needs.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 a57 captures every detail with natural tonal gradations and extremely low noise. This makes the a57 perfect for shooting indoor athletes at high shutter speeds without a tripod or reproducing the mood of candlelit rooms without supplemental lighting. Full-time Continuous AF Even at maximum continuous shooting speed and during live-view movie shooting, accelerated full-time continuous phase-detection autofocusing keeps your subject in sharp focus without the slightest delay. This remarkable AF performance, made possible by Translucent Mirror Technology, lets you effortlessly capture dramatic moments and expressions in all types of situations with professional-looking results. Quick AF Full HD Movie Even when shooting movies at Full HD resolution, the a57 employs speedy full-time continuous phase-detection autofocusing. Most interchangeable lens cameras revert to contrast-detection AF that slowly hunts for the correct Full manual movie shooting focus when shooting movies. But the a57 delivers the same swift, accurate focusing as during still photography to capture even fast-moving subjects with clarity. You can even lock exposure, switch the focus point, enjoy digital zooming and more while shooting movies for expanded creative control. 16.1 MP resolution with Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor and BIONZ image processor Every detail of your scene is beautifully captured by Sony’s proprietary Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor. In addition to offering impressive 16.1-effective-megapixel resolution, the a57's extra-large dimensions deliver supreme sensitivity in low-light conditions and gorgeous background defocusing effects beyond the capabilities of conventional camcorders. Moreover, dual noise reduction and enhanced BIONZ image processing ensure smooth gradations with minimal noise in low-light conditions. This means you can add a cinematic sense of drama to virtually any scene. Release time lag When you press the shutter button, the a57 responds in 0.05 second — a blazing speed that rivals professional cameras. Made possible by an innovative electronic front curtain shutter, this accelerated response lets you capture decisive moments with utmost confidence. The electronic front curtain shutter also produces less shutter noise and vibration than a mechanical front curtain shutter (which can be activated if desired through the MENU). Enhanced Object Tracking Newly improved Object Tracking utilizes powerful predictive focusing algorithms, 15 AF points in a wide focus area, blazing-fast BIONZ image processing and Sony’s original subject recognition technologies to track subjects with speed and precision. When your subject is a person, it automatically switches between face detection tracking and object tracking, depending on whether your subject is facing the camera. AVCHD Ver. 2.0 (Progressive) Full HD 60p (50p) movies Create movies of amazing clarity that play extra smoothly by recording them at Full HD resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels) in the AVCHD Ver. 2.0 (Progressive) format — at the extremely high frame rate of 60 (50) fps. You can easily download the movies to your computer for editing and recording to Blu-ray media, which is highly compatible with the AVCHD Ver. 2.0 (Progressive) codec. Sony’s lightning fast Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor and Full-time Continuous AF ensure flawless capture even at accelerated 60 (50) fp. Full manual movie shooting The a57 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. Audio noise reduction Sound is captured clearly with minimal noise thanks to a high-performance stereo microphone on the mirror housing and advanced noise reduction that effectively suppresses AF lens drive noise via innovative NR algorithm. 24p (25p) cinema-like expression Movies played at theaters are traditionally captured at 24 (25) fps, creating a subtle but unmistakable look that film lovers everywhere associate with the cinema. Simply by capturing your movies at the same frame rate, in the progressive format at 24p (25p), you can recreate this look and endow your movies with an added sense of quality and drama. This feature, together with interchangeable-lens flexibility, exceptional image quality and advanced a57 capabilities, makes it easy to achieve your moviemaking aspirations. Interchangeable-lens freedom Like a movie director, you can use whatever lens most effectively brings out the moment. Whether fisheye, telephoto, macro, fixed focal length or zoom lens, the a57 lets you take advantage of almost any system A-mount lens. Moreover, all of these lenses are compatible with the highspeed phase-detection AF system in the a57, enabling clear results in the most challenging conditions. One-touch movie access With one press of the Movie button, the a57 is ready to roll. The camera immediately enters movie recording mode even if you were shooting photographs continuously or in single-frame mode. It’s the quick and easy way to capture every moviemaking opportunity. Auto Portrait Framing Simply photograph a person and new Auto Portrait Framing — the world’s first feature of its kind — will save an additional, optimally framed image in the vertical or horizontal orientation. The feature even recognizes the direction your subject is facing and captures more of the scene in that direction to create a more appealing balance. Auto Portrait Framing employs face detection technology and the “rule of thirds” principle to achieve this amazing feat. It also applies Sony’s proprietary By Pixel Super Resolution Technology to Clear Image Zoom to ensure trimmed images feature the same number of pixels as the original. Even close-ups provide great results thanks to highly dramatic trimming. Clear Image Zoom Dramatically enhanced Clear Image Zoom utilizes proprietary By Pixel Super Resolution Technology to zoom the center of your image up to 2x with nearly imperceptible degradation. It virtually doubles your zooming range to that of zoom lenses when using a standard lens or to that of super telephoto lenses when using a telephoto lens. So you can create dramatic “close-ups”, enjoy greater shooting flexibility and take more advantage of the brightness of compact single focus lenses. Face Detection, Smile Shutter and Face Registration You can always capture faces at their best with the a57. 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 captures smiles at just the right moment by automatically releasing the shutter when smiles reach the desired level, while Face Registration lets you register up to eight people for the camera to prioritize when detecting faces in groups. Creative Style Give your photos and movies a creative look with Creative Style settings. Depending on the scene and your creative intentions, simply select any of 6 customizable settings (Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, or Black & White) and the camera will adjust color and other image parameters accordingly. You can also fine-tune contrast, saturation and sharpness to suit your personal preference and achieve just the right finishing touch. Picture Effect Ordinary scenes become extraordinary photos and movies with Picture Effect. Choose from 11 customizable modes and 15 effects that significantly increase visual impact by adjusting camera parameters and applying advanced processing techniques. Settings include HDR Painting, Richtone Monochrome, Soft Focus and a Miniature mode that makes subjects look like miniature models. You can even monitor most effects in real time while shooting. Enhanced new Tru-Finder 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-degree 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. So you can fine-tune every aspect of your image with confidence and achieve desired results. On-screen displays keep you informed of current camera settings. Sweep Panorama / 3D Sweep Panorama 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 records separate right- and left-eye images to bring scenes alive when viewed on an HDMI-compliant 3D television. Auto HDR Capture more details in the shadows and highlights by activating Auto HDR. With one press, this instant High Dynamic Range mode takes three exposures at different settings and composites the best details from each — in the highlights, mid-tones and shadows — to create a single image with wider dynamic range than any single exposure could possibly capture. You can even shoot without using a tripod. The resulting HDR image is simply breathtaking in its detail, rich color and impact. Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO) DRO uses proprietary Sony technology to bring out details in the highlights and shadows and deliver naturally bright images. It can be used during continuous shooting and provides five userselectable levels of compensation. Superior Auto mode Relax and enjoy the convenience of point-and-shoot operation. Superior Auto mode automatically detects and analyzes shooting conditions and adjusts camera settings accordingly to achieve optimal results. It also activates advanced functions like continuous shooting if subjects are moving fast and Auto HDR if details are getting lost in the shadows and highlights. Active settings and functions are displayed on screen for easy confirmation at a glance. 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. 1. In Tele-zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE mode 2. NTSC (PAL) 3. As of Decemeber 2011. Among inter-changeable-lens digital cameras. 4. Continuous shooting speed may be slower depending on shooting conditions. In Continuous Priority AE and Tele-zoom Continuous Priority AE modes, the aperture is fixed at F3.5 or the maximum aperture of the lens, whichever is smaller. Continuous shooting speed (fps) lowers when high ISO NR function is on. 5. 1920 x 1080, 60p/24p/60i (NTSC) / 50p/50i/25p (PAL). 6. Not available when B/W mode is selected.

Review: Evolutionary Step from the a33/a55 Models - I have a pretty long history with Sony cameras. In addition to the "litter" of point and shoot models I've purchased from Sony and used in both Europe and the US, I've also long experience with the venerable DSC-R1, the SLT-a33, and the F707/F717/F828 series (which may or may not be described as "point and shoots," depending on your perspective). I would have to say that I very much enjoyed the a33, and under the right conditions, that camera (the a33) can knock out some truly terrific images. The a33/a55 had a few deficiencies, as all cameras do, but if you learned to work around them, it wasn't much of an issue. Now, if you are an owner of either an a33 or an a55, you are probably reading this review to help determine if the upgrade to the a57 is "worth" it. If you are new to the Sony line, you are probably comparing this model to some of the Nikons or Canons (I've some experience with these, as well, having owned the Nikon D7000 and the Nikon D5100). I can tell you that I would be able to recommend the Sony SLT-a57 for either category of users, and although what I write here has probably already been commented on by everyone else already, it still is helpful to hear another person's impressions of the camera. What is it that makes this SLT-a57 so nice? Here's some of my reasons: 1. Highly responsive - nearly instantaneous autofocus, quick power on, and no delays in the menu system 2. Lightweight - it's a tad heavier than the a33, but not much; this is still one of the lightest DSLR's you'll run across 3. Gorgeous flippable screen - high resolution, and can rotate through two axes of motion 4. Good image quality - it can hold its own against the other brands (there are some caveats, as always, and your lens model has a large impact on this) 5. Very comfortable grip - improved from the a33/a55 (which is on the small size) in both shape and the tactile surface 6. Loads of advanced features - multi-shot layering, HDR, special effects, and, of course, aperture mode, shutter mode, manual mode, etc., etc. 7. Extremely reasonable price - even when not on sale, it's a great price, particularly when you pick it up with the highly reviewed 18-135 lens as part of the bundle 8. Long battery life - the battery type, though still in the "M" series, has more charge capability than the older "M" batteries used in the a33/a55 9. Excellent video capability - can take video in high resolution in both "i" and "p" modes, as well as either AVCHD or MP4 formats 10. Built-in help system if you are new to DSLRs, and want some advice for shooting with certain modes/conditions 11. Generally good physical layout of buttons 12. Super high burst rate of 12 frames per second (faster than most any camera in this class, and perhaps equalled only by some extremely expensive models 13. Electronic "spirit" level can be displayed on screen to verify horizon (every DSLR should have this!) 14. A number of Zeiss lenses are available for the alpha mount (including Sony SAL-85F14Z 85mm f1.4 Carl Zeiss Planar T Coated Telephoto Lens for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Camera , Sony 24 -70mm f/2.8 Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Cameras , and Sony SAL-1680Z 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T DT Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Camera ) I have paired this camera with the very nice 16-80mm lens, but I have also been using the very inexpensive Sony 35mm F1.8 lens, and the images have been exceptionally good. Based on the reviews I've read, you should get very good results if you purchase this with the 18-135 lens, which is apparently made in Japan, and is being offered at a fantastic price when you purchase it with the a57. Overall image quality from the camera is therefore seen as very good (with the exception that the jpg rendering engine for the a57 is not as good as some other brands, sometimes resulting in minor image artifacts under some conditions), and images are generally sharp and contrasty (you'll need to post-process to maximize sharpness, but this is true of nearly every camera). The camera is exceptionally responsive. Due to the speed of the unit, you can focus on your photography, and not wait for the camera to catch up with you. If you prefer to use the viewfinder, the electronic viewfinder on this unit is improved from the a33/a55, and most people say that it is very adequate for a camera in this price range. I usually compose and shoot using the LCD display, and because there is no mirror to flip down and back, you get instantaneous focus and shooting. They say this is an entry-level DSLR, and I suppose it is, but that doesn't mean you can't take images like a pro with this camera. You just have to take time to learn how to use the various functions, and you can really knock off some terrific shots with this. Are there any shortcomings with the camera? Well, yes, but none of them seem to generally be deal breakers. Some of these might include: - Sony alpha lens lineup does not have the same range as, say, Nikon or Canon (however, there really are plenty of alpha lenses available from Sony, Sigma, and Tamron, and more to come from Sony in 2013, if the latest rumor is to believed) - Batteries are expensive (but they are for all cameras when you buy brand (which I recommend for this camera) - JPG rendering engine really could use some improvement (but if you are really concerned about this, you can shoot in RAW mode) - No "flash off" setting for P/A/S/M modes (flash will pop up, but if you push it down, it will stay down from this point...) - No custom leather case (yet) from Sony (but I suspect this may only be a matter of time) This really is a great deal all around, and as I write this in late 2012, there is a sale going on that has brought the price down quite substantially, making it even a better bargain. This is an easy five star recommendation, even when at retail price. Recommended Accessories: I very much like the Sony STP-GB1AM Genuine Leather Grip Belt -Black , and use it all the time A fantastic filter is the Sony Alpha VF67CPAM Circular Polarizing Filter (Black) , which is coated with the Zeiss T* coating A second (and possibly third) battery is always important. I recommend the authentic Sony battery Sony NPFM500H Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery Pack for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Cameras - Retail Packaging Lens 1: Sony SAL-1680Z 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T DT Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Camera - a great zoom lens that opens very wide Lens 2: Sony Alpha SAL35F18 A-mount Wide Angle Lens (Black) - amazing clarity for its price, and very lightweight, too Lens 3: Sony SAL30M28 30mm f/2.8 Lens for Alpha Digital SLR Cameras - a great starter lens if you want to experiment with macro photography
Review: This camera is a very nice upgrade of the already very good SLT-a55 - I have used a Sony SLT-a55 for the past year and a half and purchased a number of the Sony and Zeiss professional lens. This combination has produced very good output. Some of the finest pictures I have ever taken were with the a55. However I was annoyed that the camera was not as responsive as my a700 and the overheating problem during video recording. So I preordered the SLT-a57 March 18th and it arrived yesterday. I have only had the camera one day and I am very impressed and think the upgrade from the a55 is very good. I think the Sony SLT cameras offer an excellent feature set. I am a fan of the EVF technology. Much of my photography is done shooting stage events where the lights vary greatly across the stage. I love being able to see the adjustments of the camera setting in the EVF and shoot without needing to refer to the output on the LCD screen. What you see is what you get. I can concentrate on the subjects and wait for just the right moment in the action. I prefer to compose the scene through a VF anyway. I no longer take an OVF camera to stage events. Getting the right exposure is so easy with an SLT camera. The exposure on stage can easily vary from 1/30 to 1/640 sec at F4 depending upon the subject position relative to the lighting, especially spotlights. I no longer do any exposure bracketing. I also enjoyed the continuous focus during video recording (DLSR AF during zooming while video recording is poor), and in camera HDR feature that works very well. I do prefer an OVF camera for studio work with strobes. I have been very impressed with two other features of the SLT-a57 already. The first one is focus peaking during manually focusing. I have poor eyesight and could no longer manually focus a scene. But with the focus peaking feature my manual focusing that been restored. It is like a part of my vision has been restored. I now would buy a Sony SLT or NEX camera just for this feature alone. The other feature that appears very impressive is the clear zoom feature where the picture quality is processed and improved over what one usually gets from a digital zoom which degrades the IQ. You can zoom up to 2.8x on any lens attached to the camera. I have uploaded two pictures for you to see the magnification of my CZ 16-80 zoom lens at 80mm while lighting the subject with bounce flash (These are jpg pictures right out of the camera. Notice the knots on the beaded jug as a reference). I now will have a very nice combination with my a77 for event photography with some SSM lens. I want to thank the engineers at Sony for this feature set. In the past I felt that Sony offered some excellent lens but that each of their camera models was lacking an important feature. Now I feel that Sony has produced two excellent cameras in the SLT a77 (I bought it for its AF system (which is great) and the ability to micro adjust lens focus) and the SLT-57 model. They are very fun to use with a super feature set. They are fast, feel good in the the hand and produce very nice pictures indeed. I tested the clear zoom feature further tonight and I think that it works as advertised which is amazing. You can digitally magnify the image up to 2.8x more while still retaining very good image quality through Sony's image enhancement feature. I included some pictures taken with my telephoto lens on the Sony a57 product page here on desertcart shot at an 8 Mp resolution. Look for yourself. I made my 200mm telephoto lens a 400mm with the push a button. There is a picture taken with my 400mm lens for comparison. It doesn't look like a gimmick to me. 4-29-12 I uploaded more pictures to the Sony SLT-a57 product page after a trip out "birding" with an 400mm lens. I think people interested in photographing wildlife should consider this camera. Update: 5-23-12. Recently, I shot 3 stage events and I am satisfied that this camera's clear zoom feature works just as well indoors as outdoors. I was very impressed with the reach of this camera and the IQ of the images using it with a Tamron 70-200mm f 2.8 lens. I did not need to go above 1600 iso to get the shutter speeds I needed even with dancers and felt no need to do any noise removal in post proceeding. The feature set of this camera gives one so many options. Using the focus peaking feature with manual focusing more and more. Another problem that is resolved when using the SLT-a57 when shooting stage events (formal concerts like choir or orchestra) or weddings is how quiet the shutter is. It is almost silent. In the past using a OVF camera with a moving mirror I could not get the shots I wanted for fear of causing shutter noise at a time when everyone in the audience should be quiet like when a soft song was being played or sung or when the couple is exchanging vows during the wedding. I would have to wait until a rise in volume occurred so the shutter noise would not be noticed. Often during concerts I shoot video and take still pictures (with two different cameras) at the same time. Then when I played the video back I could hear every shutter click when using the OVF camera like my a700 or a580. What a pain. Now I record video and shoot with the SLT-a57 at the same time and I do not hear the shutter in the video at all. Now I shoot whenever I want during the event. I love the freedom a quiet shutter mechanism gives me. The a77 also has a very quiet shutter as well. I am very happy with this purchase. Update 10/27/12. I have shot with this camera for another 6 months and my satisfaction has only grown. I love the focus peaking feature for manual focusing. It is the best focus assist system for manual focusing in the world. I have shifted over to become a full manual mode shooter. I now have raised my photography to another level. Another feature have works excellent as well is sweep panorama. My sunset pictures are even better. I do agree with other people that Sony needs to improve the jpg engine of all their cameras especially with shooting in the shade. Anyway this is a class leading camera. An excellent choice for someone starting photography. Update 11/30/13. I wanted to add a short update. I am still shooting with this camera. I cycle and hike a lot and even though I also own an RX100 I take the a57 with me most of the time. It is my outdoor activity camera and I have use the in camera HDR and panorama feature all the time with the focus peaking. That allows me to put the focus right where I want it in the scene. My preferred lens with this camera is the Sony 16-50mm f2.8 SSM. It takes sharp landscape pictures. I am also fond of a light weight and "poor man's" telephoto lens. The Tamron 200-400m f5.6. My copy is sharp at 400mm. The a57 camera and those two lenses stay in a backpack where I can just grab them and go. Sometimes I will include the Sigma 70mm macro for closeups. Also I have really enjoyed using the a57 with the Sony 15-50mmf2.8 SSM for video. This setup is silent and the camera does a very good job metering the stage productions I video. I can keep the exposure compensation and the clear zoom adjustments on the live view LCD and make silent and easy adjustments to the image. I just shot a high school play for the drama department and was very happy with the results. The AF with phase detection was very accurate and quick. I was very pleased that the camera never hunted once as it reestablished focus as I changed scenes. Canon is trying to make a big deal about their AF with video with the 70D. Now not is news of a new feature to me I have already been using AF during video for a year and a half. I think the negative press that the Sony SLT cameras have received are such non issues (like the 1/2 stop loose of light from the fixed mirror). Now this camera is an old model and can be bought at very good prices. I just have enjoyed this camera so much.

## Features

- 16MP APS-C CMOS sensor
- Up to 12 FPS continuous shooting
- ISO 100-16000 (Auto 100-3200)
- 1080 24p / 60p HD movies in AVCHD format
- 3" Articulated LCD with 921,000 dots
- Focus peaking manual focus aid
- Stereo microphones and mic input socket

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B007ILK5LI |
| Aperture modes | 3.5-5.6 |
| Are Batteries Included | Yes |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Auto Focus Technology | Continuous, Face Detection, Live View, Multi-area, Phase Detection, Selective single-point, Single, Tracking |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Autofocus Points | 15 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #351,972 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #536 in DSLR Cameras |
| Bit Depth | 12 Bit |
| Brand | Sony |
| Built-In Media | Instruction Manual, Tripod |
| Camera Flash | Built-In |
| Camera Lens | 18-55mm Zoom Lens |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | computers, external storage devices, TVs, external microphones |
| Compatible Mountings | Sony/Minolta Alpha, Sony/Minolta Alpha DT |
| Connectivity Technology | HDMI, USB |
| Continuous Shooting | 12 |
| Customer Reviews | 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars (168) |
| Digital Scene Transition | zoom |
| Digital Zoom | 2 |
| Digital-Still | Yes |
| Display Fixture Type | Articulating |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 921000 |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Dots Per Screen | 921,000 dots |
| Effective Still Resolution | 16.1 MP |
| Expanded ISO Minimum | 100 |
| Exposure Control | 3D Sweep Panorama, Aperture priority (A), Automatic, Continuous Advance Priority AE, Flash Off, Manual, Movie, Programmed AE (P), Scene Selection, Shutter-speed priority (S), Sweep Panorama |
| File Format | RAW, RAW + JPEG, JPEG Fine, JPEG Standard |
| Flash Memory Speed Class | C10 |
| Flash Memory Type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Flash Modes | Auto, On/Fill, Off |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/160 sec |
| Focus Features | TTL 15-point Phase Detection |
| Focus Mode | Manual Focus (MF) |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
| Form Factor | Compact SLR |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00027242847545 |
| HDMI Type | Type C Mini HDMI |
| Hardware Interface | AV Port |
| Has Color Screen | Yes |
| Image Capture Type | Stills & Video |
| Image stabilization | Sensor-shift |
| Item Weight | 1.4 Pounds |
| JPEG Quality Level | Fine |
| Lens Type | Prime, Zoom |
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Maximum Aperture | 3.5 f |
| Maximum Focal Length | 55 Millimeters |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 Seconds |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 2 GB |
| Metering Methods | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Minimum Focal Length | 2.5 Millimeters |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds |
| Model Name | SLTA57K |
| Model Number | SLTA57K |
| Model Series | A57 |
| Movie Mode | Yes |
| Optical Zoom | 3 |
| Photo Filter Size | 55 Millimeters |
| Photo Filter Thread Size | 55 Millimeters |
| Photo Sensor Resolution | 16.1 MP |
| Photo Sensor Size | APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) |
| Remote Included | No |
| Screen Size | 3 Inches |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Series Number | 57 |
| Shooting Modes | Aperture Priority, Program, Shutter Priority |
| Skill Level | Professional |
| Special Feature | Lightweight |
| Total Still Resolution | 16.1 MP |
| Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| Total Video Out Ports | 2 |
| UPC | 027242847545 |
| Video Capture Format | AVC, AVCHD, MPEG-4 |
| Video Output | HDMI |
| Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Viewfinder | Electronic |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 1.04x |
| White Balance Settings | Auto |
| Wireless Technology | EyeFi |
| Write Speed | High |
| Zoom | Digital Zoom |

## Product Details

- **Aspect Ratio:** 16:9
- **Compatible Mountings:** Sony/Minolta Alpha, Sony/Minolta Alpha DT
- **Expanded ISO Minimum:** 100
- **Image Stabilization:** Sensor-shift
- **Maximum Aperture:** 3.5 f
- **Maximum Focal Length:** 55 Millimeters
- **Metering Description:** Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
- **Optical Zoom:** 3
- **Photo Sensor Technology:** CMOS
- **Supported File Format:** RAW, RAW + JPEG, JPEG Fine, JPEG Standard

## Images

![Sony Alpha SLT-A57K 16.1 MP Exmor APS HD CMOS Sensor DSLR with Translucent Mirror Technology, 3D Sweep Panorama and 18-55mm Zoom Lens - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51+d6euVCSL.jpg)
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![Sony Alpha SLT-A57K 16.1 MP Exmor APS HD CMOS Sensor DSLR with Translucent Mirror Technology, 3D Sweep Panorama and 18-55mm Zoom Lens - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51xALDo9MqL.jpg)
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![Sony Alpha SLT-A57K 16.1 MP Exmor APS HD CMOS Sensor DSLR with Translucent Mirror Technology, 3D Sweep Panorama and 18-55mm Zoom Lens - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/618hcz-a4ML.jpg)

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Evolutionary Step from the a33/a55 Models
*by R***Y on December 6, 2012*

I have a pretty long history with Sony cameras. In addition to the "litter" of point and shoot models I've purchased from Sony and used in both Europe and the US, I've also long experience with the venerable DSC-R1, the SLT-a33, and the F707/F717/F828 series (which may or may not be described as "point and shoots," depending on your perspective). I would have to say that I very much enjoyed the a33, and under the right conditions, that camera (the a33) can knock out some truly terrific images. The a33/a55 had a few deficiencies, as all cameras do, but if you learned to work around them, it wasn't much of an issue. Now, if you are an owner of either an a33 or an a55, you are probably reading this review to help determine if the upgrade to the a57 is "worth" it. If you are new to the Sony line, you are probably comparing this model to some of the Nikons or Canons (I've some experience with these, as well, having owned the Nikon D7000 and the Nikon D5100). I can tell you that I would be able to recommend the Sony SLT-a57 for either category of users, and although what I write here has probably already been commented on by everyone else already, it still is helpful to hear another person's impressions of the camera. What is it that makes this SLT-a57 so nice? Here's some of my reasons: 1. Highly responsive - nearly instantaneous autofocus, quick power on, and no delays in the menu system 2. Lightweight - it's a tad heavier than the a33, but not much; this is still one of the lightest DSLR's you'll run across 3. Gorgeous flippable screen - high resolution, and can rotate through two axes of motion 4. Good image quality - it can hold its own against the other brands (there are some caveats, as always, and your lens model has a large impact on this) 5. Very comfortable grip - improved from the a33/a55 (which is on the small size) in both shape and the tactile surface 6. Loads of advanced features - multi-shot layering, HDR, special effects, and, of course, aperture mode, shutter mode, manual mode, etc., etc. 7. Extremely reasonable price - even when not on sale, it's a great price, particularly when you pick it up with the highly reviewed 18-135 lens as part of the bundle 8. Long battery life - the battery type, though still in the "M" series, has more charge capability than the older "M" batteries used in the a33/a55 9. Excellent video capability - can take video in high resolution in both "i" and "p" modes, as well as either AVCHD or MP4 formats 10. Built-in help system if you are new to DSLRs, and want some advice for shooting with certain modes/conditions 11. Generally good physical layout of buttons 12. Super high burst rate of 12 frames per second (faster than most any camera in this class, and perhaps equalled only by some extremely expensive models 13. Electronic "spirit" level can be displayed on screen to verify horizon (every DSLR should have this!) 14. A number of Zeiss lenses are available for the alpha mount (including Sony SAL-85F14Z 85mm f1.4 Carl Zeiss Planar T Coated Telephoto Lens for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Camera , Sony 24 -70mm f/2.8 Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Cameras , and Sony SAL-1680Z 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T DT Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Camera ) I have paired this camera with the very nice 16-80mm lens, but I have also been using the very inexpensive Sony 35mm F1.8 lens, and the images have been exceptionally good. Based on the reviews I've read, you should get very good results if you purchase this with the 18-135 lens, which is apparently made in Japan, and is being offered at a fantastic price when you purchase it with the a57. Overall image quality from the camera is therefore seen as very good (with the exception that the jpg rendering engine for the a57 is not as good as some other brands, sometimes resulting in minor image artifacts under some conditions), and images are generally sharp and contrasty (you'll need to post-process to maximize sharpness, but this is true of nearly every camera). The camera is exceptionally responsive. Due to the speed of the unit, you can focus on your photography, and not wait for the camera to catch up with you. If you prefer to use the viewfinder, the electronic viewfinder on this unit is improved from the a33/a55, and most people say that it is very adequate for a camera in this price range. I usually compose and shoot using the LCD display, and because there is no mirror to flip down and back, you get instantaneous focus and shooting. They say this is an entry-level DSLR, and I suppose it is, but that doesn't mean you can't take images like a pro with this camera. You just have to take time to learn how to use the various functions, and you can really knock off some terrific shots with this. Are there any shortcomings with the camera? Well, yes, but none of them seem to generally be deal breakers. Some of these might include: - Sony alpha lens lineup does not have the same range as, say, Nikon or Canon (however, there really are plenty of alpha lenses available from Sony, Sigma, and Tamron, and more to come from Sony in 2013, if the latest rumor is to believed) - Batteries are expensive (but they are for all cameras when you buy brand (which I recommend for this camera) - JPG rendering engine really could use some improvement (but if you are really concerned about this, you can shoot in RAW mode) - No "flash off" setting for P/A/S/M modes (flash will pop up, but if you push it down, it will stay down from this point...) - No custom leather case (yet) from Sony (but I suspect this may only be a matter of time) This really is a great deal all around, and as I write this in late 2012, there is a sale going on that has brought the price down quite substantially, making it even a better bargain. This is an easy five star recommendation, even when at retail price. Recommended Accessories: I very much like the Sony STP-GB1AM Genuine Leather Grip Belt -Black , and use it all the time A fantastic filter is the Sony Alpha VF67CPAM Circular Polarizing Filter (Black) , which is coated with the Zeiss T* coating A second (and possibly third) battery is always important. I recommend the authentic Sony battery Sony NPFM500H Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery Pack for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Cameras - Retail Packaging Lens 1: Sony SAL-1680Z 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T DT Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Camera - a great zoom lens that opens very wide Lens 2: Sony Alpha SAL35F18 A-mount Wide Angle Lens (Black) - amazing clarity for its price, and very lightweight, too Lens 3: Sony SAL30M28 30mm f/2.8 Lens for Alpha Digital SLR Cameras - a great starter lens if you want to experiment with macro photography

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This camera is a very nice upgrade of the already very good SLT-a55
*by W***R on April 26, 2012*

I have used a Sony SLT-a55 for the past year and a half and purchased a number of the Sony and Zeiss professional lens. This combination has produced very good output. Some of the finest pictures I have ever taken were with the a55. However I was annoyed that the camera was not as responsive as my a700 and the overheating problem during video recording. So I preordered the SLT-a57 March 18th and it arrived yesterday. I have only had the camera one day and I am very impressed and think the upgrade from the a55 is very good. I think the Sony SLT cameras offer an excellent feature set. I am a fan of the EVF technology. Much of my photography is done shooting stage events where the lights vary greatly across the stage. I love being able to see the adjustments of the camera setting in the EVF and shoot without needing to refer to the output on the LCD screen. What you see is what you get. I can concentrate on the subjects and wait for just the right moment in the action. I prefer to compose the scene through a VF anyway. I no longer take an OVF camera to stage events. Getting the right exposure is so easy with an SLT camera. The exposure on stage can easily vary from 1/30 to 1/640 sec at F4 depending upon the subject position relative to the lighting, especially spotlights. I no longer do any exposure bracketing. I also enjoyed the continuous focus during video recording (DLSR AF during zooming while video recording is poor), and in camera HDR feature that works very well. I do prefer an OVF camera for studio work with strobes. I have been very impressed with two other features of the SLT-a57 already. The first one is focus peaking during manually focusing. I have poor eyesight and could no longer manually focus a scene. But with the focus peaking feature my manual focusing that been restored. It is like a part of my vision has been restored. I now would buy a Sony SLT or NEX camera just for this feature alone. The other feature that appears very impressive is the clear zoom feature where the picture quality is processed and improved over what one usually gets from a digital zoom which degrades the IQ. You can zoom up to 2.8x on any lens attached to the camera. I have uploaded two pictures for you to see the magnification of my CZ 16-80 zoom lens at 80mm while lighting the subject with bounce flash (These are jpg pictures right out of the camera. Notice the knots on the beaded jug as a reference). I now will have a very nice combination with my a77 for event photography with some SSM lens. I want to thank the engineers at Sony for this feature set. In the past I felt that Sony offered some excellent lens but that each of their camera models was lacking an important feature. Now I feel that Sony has produced two excellent cameras in the SLT a77 (I bought it for its AF system (which is great) and the ability to micro adjust lens focus) and the SLT-57 model. They are very fun to use with a super feature set. They are fast, feel good in the the hand and produce very nice pictures indeed. I tested the clear zoom feature further tonight and I think that it works as advertised which is amazing. You can digitally magnify the image up to 2.8x more while still retaining very good image quality through Sony's image enhancement feature. I included some pictures taken with my telephoto lens on the Sony a57 product page here on Amazon shot at an 8 Mp resolution. Look for yourself. I made my 200mm telephoto lens a 400mm with the push a button. There is a picture taken with my 400mm lens for comparison. It doesn't look like a gimmick to me. 4-29-12 I uploaded more pictures to the Sony SLT-a57 product page after a trip out "birding" with an 400mm lens. I think people interested in photographing wildlife should consider this camera. Update: 5-23-12. Recently, I shot 3 stage events and I am satisfied that this camera's clear zoom feature works just as well indoors as outdoors. I was very impressed with the reach of this camera and the IQ of the images using it with a Tamron 70-200mm f 2.8 lens. I did not need to go above 1600 iso to get the shutter speeds I needed even with dancers and felt no need to do any noise removal in post proceeding. The feature set of this camera gives one so many options. Using the focus peaking feature with manual focusing more and more. Another problem that is resolved when using the SLT-a57 when shooting stage events (formal concerts like choir or orchestra) or weddings is how quiet the shutter is. It is almost silent. In the past using a OVF camera with a moving mirror I could not get the shots I wanted for fear of causing shutter noise at a time when everyone in the audience should be quiet like when a soft song was being played or sung or when the couple is exchanging vows during the wedding. I would have to wait until a rise in volume occurred so the shutter noise would not be noticed. Often during concerts I shoot video and take still pictures (with two different cameras) at the same time. Then when I played the video back I could hear every shutter click when using the OVF camera like my a700 or a580. What a pain. Now I record video and shoot with the SLT-a57 at the same time and I do not hear the shutter in the video at all. Now I shoot whenever I want during the event. I love the freedom a quiet shutter mechanism gives me. The a77 also has a very quiet shutter as well. I am very happy with this purchase. Update 10/27/12. I have shot with this camera for another 6 months and my satisfaction has only grown. I love the focus peaking feature for manual focusing. It is the best focus assist system for manual focusing in the world. I have shifted over to become a full manual mode shooter. I now have raised my photography to another level. Another feature have works excellent as well is sweep panorama. My sunset pictures are even better. I do agree with other people that Sony needs to improve the jpg engine of all their cameras especially with shooting in the shade. Anyway this is a class leading camera. An excellent choice for someone starting photography. Update 11/30/13. I wanted to add a short update. I am still shooting with this camera. I cycle and hike a lot and even though I also own an RX100 I take the a57 with me most of the time. It is my outdoor activity camera and I have use the in camera HDR and panorama feature all the time with the focus peaking. That allows me to put the focus right where I want it in the scene. My preferred lens with this camera is the Sony 16-50mm f2.8 SSM. It takes sharp landscape pictures. I am also fond of a light weight and "poor man's" telephoto lens. The Tamron 200-400m f5.6. My copy is sharp at 400mm. The a57 camera and those two lenses stay in a backpack where I can just grab them and go. Sometimes I will include the Sigma 70mm macro for closeups. Also I have really enjoyed using the a57 with the Sony 15-50mmf2.8 SSM for video. This setup is silent and the camera does a very good job metering the stage productions I video. I can keep the exposure compensation and the clear zoom adjustments on the live view LCD and make silent and easy adjustments to the image. I just shot a high school play for the drama department and was very happy with the results. The AF with phase detection was very accurate and quick. I was very pleased that the camera never hunted once as it reestablished focus as I changed scenes. Canon is trying to make a big deal about their AF with video with the 70D. Now not is news of a new feature to me I have already been using AF during video for a year and a half. I think the negative press that the Sony SLT cameras have received are such non issues (like the 1/2 stop loose of light from the fixed mirror). Now this camera is an old model and can be bought at very good prices. I just have enjoyed this camera so much.

### ⭐⭐ Two Stars
*by P***B on April 23, 2018*

Item was returned.

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