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Never miss the moment.
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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
beautiful results. Discover the pleasure and
creativity of class-above interchangeable lens
photography and HD moviemaking.
57 ensure
• Up to 12 fps continuous shooting1 with Full-time Continuous AF
• 15-point AF system with 3 cross sensors
• AVCHD™ Ver. 2.0 (Progressive) Full HD Movie at 60p2
• World’s first3 Auto Portrait Framing
• Clear Image Zoom
• ISO 100-16000 sensitivity
• New Tru-Finder™ EVF
1 In Tele-zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE mode
2 NTSC
3 Among interchangeable-lens digital cameras.
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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.
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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
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. You
can also team Smart Zoom with 2x
magnification for super zoomed shots
(4MP, S size). The 57 also supports
up to 10 fps continuous shooting at
the camera’s highest resolution
(16.1 megapixels)*.
* Continuous shooting speed may be slower depending on shooting conditions. In Continuous Priority AE and Tele-zoom Continuous Priority AE modes, the
aper ture is fi xed at F3.5 or the maximum ape rture of the lens, whichever is smaller. Continuous shooting spe ed (fps) lowers when high ISO NR f unction is on.
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15-point AF system with 3 cross sensors
The renowned precision of Sony’s
15-point AF system, previously reserved
for higher grade models, ensures fast
and accurate TTL phase-detection
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.
Three cross sensors contribute to outstanding
tracking precision
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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. This makes the
57 perfect for shooting indoor athletes
at high shutter speeds without a tripod
or reproducing the mood of candlelit
rooms without supplemental lighting.
Even in dimly lit environments, you can capture
moving subjects clearly by using a high-sensitivity
setting and fast shutter speed.
Full-time Continuous AF
Even at maximum continuous shooting speed and
during live-view movie shooting, accelerated full-time
continuous phase-detection auto-focusing 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.
Class-leading release time lag
When you press the shutter button,
the 57 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.
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create powerfully
expressive HD movies
With phase-detection AF
With contrast-detection AF
Quick AF Full HD Movie
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.
But the 57 delivers the same swift,
accurate focusing as during still
photography to capture even fastmoving subjects with clarity. You can
even lock exposure, switch the focus
point, enjoy digital zooming and more
while shooting movies for expanded
creative control.
* 1920 x 1080, 6 0p/24p/60i (NTSC)
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Large image sensor
From corner to corner, 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, its
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.
AVCHD™ Ver. 2.0 (Progressive)
Full HD 60p* 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* fps. You can easily download the
movies to your computer for editing and
recording to Blu-ray Disc™ 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* fps.
*NTSC
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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.
24p* cinema-like expression
Movies played at theaters are
traditionally captured at 24* 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*, you can recreate this
look and endow your movies with an
added sense of quality and drama. This
feature, together with interchangeablelens flexibility, exceptional image quality
and advanced 57 capabilities, makes
it easy to achieve your moviemaking
aspirations.
*NTSC
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 57 lets you take advantage
of almost any system A-mount
lens. Moreover, all of these lenses are
compatible with the high-speed phasedetection AF
system in the
57, enabling
clear results
in the most
challenging
conditions.
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.
One-touch movie access
With one press of the Movie
button, the 57 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 movie-making opportunity.
Estimated continuous movie shooting time*
Ambient Temperature
20 °C (6 8°F) Approx. 29 min.
30° C (86°F) Approx. 29 min.
40° C (104°F ) Approx. 13 min.
*When recording is stopped due to high operating temperature,
wait until the camera cools down before recording again. The
large AP S-C s ize senso r consume s a great de al of power du ring
HD movie shooting, and this can cause the temperature of the
sensor and other internal components to rise, as can high
ambient temp eratures. Incre ased internal temperature s can
result in recording times shorter than the estimates shown.
Shooting time
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discover the joy of
unlimited creativity
Auto Portrait Framing
Sony makes it easy to create
beautifully balanced portraits
with a truly professional look.
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.
*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
Clear Image Zoom
Dramatically enhanced Clear Image
Zoom utilizes proprietary By Pixel Super
Resolution Technology to digitally 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.
Clear Image
Zoom
Conventional
digital zoom
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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. And 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.
*Not available when B/W mode is selected.
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, Rich-tone 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.
Picture Effect: Pop Color
Picture Effect: Partial Color (Green)
Picture Effect: R etro PhotoPicture Effect: Miniature
Partial Color
(Red)
Creative Style: Landscape
Creative Style: Portrait Creative Style: Vivid
Soft High-key
Partial Color
(Gr een)
Partial Color
(Yellow)
MiniatureSoft Focus HDR Painting
Partial Color
(B lu e)
Pop Color
Rich-tone
Monochrome
Toy Camera
Monochrome
Retro PhotoPosterization (B/W)Posterization (Color)High Contrast
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savor uncompromising
clarity and control
Enhanced new Tru-Finder™ EVF
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. 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.
48% more effective pixels* for greater viewing ease.
Effects previews
Unlike optical viewfinders, Sony’s Tru-Finder™ electronic viewfinder
displays exactly what will appear in your photos and movies,
including the effects of exposure control, white balance and
creative styles—as well as background defocusing if you press
the Preview button. These capabilities are made possible by
Translucent Mirror Technology, which enables real-time viewing
of the image captured by the image sensor at all times.
Adjustable eye-point
Two finder magnification ratios are selectable, allowing you to switch from the default
(max.) mode to the standard (lower ratio) mode to support an extended eye-point. At the
maximum 23.1mm eye-point, the entire frame is easy to see even when wearing glasses.
Exposure and white
balance compensation
57 new Tru-Finder EVF
Effective pixels**: 1440k
*Compared with the
**Compared at 3:2 asp ect rati o
Variable information display
Essential shooting information can
be displayed in the viewfinder and
monitor at high SVGA resolution for
confirmation at a glance. Simply
press the DISP button to display the
information you desire. Choose Shooting
Data to display shooting data as icons
along the sides, Graphic Display to show
graphs of shutter-speed and aperture
values, Digital Level Gauge to determine
whether the camera is level, Histogram to
view the luminance distribution of pixels,
or Simple Display to clear information.
One of three grids can also be displayed
to lend framing assistance.
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Simple Display Shooting Data Display Graphic Display
Digita l Level Gauge Dis play Histogram Display Rule of thirds grid
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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.
Brightness can be adjusted either manually or automatically, and the Sunny Weather mode boosts brightness in bright sunlight to
facilitate viewing.
Sophisticated styling
The sophisticated styling of the 57 is
reminiscent of higher-grade models.
Every curve and detail of the body has
been painstakingly refined to enhance
operational ease. The more you use the
57, the more you’ll appreciate its class-
above design.
Shot Result Preview
You can preview the depth of field, motion
blur and other effects of your camera
settings by pressing the Preview button.
The Tru-Finder™ EVF and monitor display
the scene almost exactly how it will
appear in your photos and movies.
Customize buttons
Two buttons can be customized to
enhance shooting convenience. You can
reassign the AEL or ISO button to activate
any of 24 assignable functions, including
Drive Mode and Flash Mode.
high-performance basics deliver outstanding image quality
16.1-megapixel
®
APS HD
Exmor
CMOS sensor
Stunning images brimming with detail are yours
at 16.1-megapixel* resolution, th anks to Sony’s new
proprietary Exmor
This ultra-high resolution is complemented by an
extra -large sensor size tha t raises sensitivity in low- light
conditions and strengthens background defocusing
effects. So you can add a cinematic sense of depth
and drama to virtually any scene.
*Effective pixels (approx.)
®
APS HD CMOS sensor (APS-C size).
®
image
BIONZ
processor
®
Sony’s dramatically enhanced BIONZ
processor brings out the full potential of your
images at high speed. Through powerful algorithms,
it effo rtle ssly processes the vast data gene rated by th e
image sensor while also handling intensive tasks such
as advanced digital compositing and noise reduction
to deliver extremely accurate color and rich tonal
gradations throughout the entire dynamic range.
imag e
SteadyShot
™
image
INSIDE
stabilization
Since advanced image stabilization is built within
the camera body, you can enjoy sh arp images
with suppresse d camera shake blu r when using
lens. The advanced class performance provides
any
compensation equivalent to ap prox. 2.5 to 4.5 steps
in shut ter spe ed.
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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.
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.
1200-zone Evaluative Metering
Achieve balanced exposures in wide-ranging lighting whether shooting photographs or movies. The 57 analyzes subjects and shooting
situations based on light and color data taken directly from the Exmor® APS HD CMOS sensor at an extremely high 1200-zone density to
enable highly precise metering and accurate subject recognition. You can choose between Multi segment, Center weighted, and Spot
metering modes, and activate AF/AE lock by pressing the shutter button half way.
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 user-selectable levels of compensation.
DRO of f
DRO on (Lv.5)
Multi Frame NR
By suppressing noise, the Multi Frame NR
mode lets you clearly capture scenes
that would normally be challenging even
for seasoned professionals. For example,
candlelit environments can be vividly
captured without using a tripod or flash.
Once you choose camera settings such as
ISO, Multi Frame NR suppresses noise by as
much as two ISO steps by taking six photos
and seamlessly combining them with
sophisticated motion-detection and digital
compositing technologies.
Hand-held Twilight
Create beautiful evening shots without
using a tripod or flash. This Scene
Selection mode shoots a burst of six
images, combines the images using
advanced Sony digital compositing
technology that compensates for camera
and subject movement, and applies noise
reduction to create a single beautiful
image with minimal blur and noise.
Two-axis White Balance
In addition to automatic white balance
and a full range of white balance presets,
the
57 provides a two-axis White
Balance mode for even finer
white balance adjustment.
This mode lets you adjust
white balance in the amberblue and green-magenta
directions to achieve more
true-to-life color under
almost any kind of light
source.
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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.
Scene Selection
It’s easy to optimize image quality for the
type of scene you shoot. Simply choose
one of 8 Scene Selection modes (Portrait,
Sports Action, Macro, Landscape, Sunset,
Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight or Night
Portrait) and the camera will automatically
optimize aperture, shutter speed, white
balance and other settings to provide the
best overall image quality for the scene.
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
PlayMemories Studio
™
Software*
Play, edit and share photos and
movies on a PlayStation®3 (PS3™)
system, taking full advantage of its
power and game-like operation.
PlayMemories Home™ Software
*Optional software
Keep your images conveniently
organized by folder, rank and title,
while also using advanced features
like movie editing and face search.
You can even directly browse images
stored in the camera on your PC
monitor — without storing the data
on your PC’s hard disk — as well as
upload displayed images to the
Net through intuitive drag-and-drop
operation on your PC screen.
PlayMemories Online™ Service
Now you can manage photo and
movie content anytime and anywhere,
from almost any device in a uniform
manner via the cloud. Wide-ranging
Sony and third-party products
including iPhone®, iPad® and Android™
smartphones are compatible with
the PlayMemories Mobile™ app.
Exposure Mode
Selecting an exposure mode is as simple
as flicking a dial on top of the 5 7. Th e
clearly labeled dial provides quick and
direct access to Program Auto, Aperture
priority, Shutter-speed priority, and
Manual exposure modes, as well as a
fully-automatic Auto mode and 8 Scene
Selection modes (Portrait, Sports Action,
Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene,
Hand-held Twilight and Night Portrait) that
apply camera settings appropriate for
each type of scene.
Drive Modes
Photos can be taken in your choice of
four drive modes (single-shot, continuous,
bracketed or self-timer shooting), which
are selectable via user-friendly icons. You
can shoot continuously at up to 8 or 3
fps, shoot with a 2 or 10-second delay, or
bracket your choice of exposure, white
balance or DRO. Entering Continuous
Priority AE mode enables continuous
shooting at a class-leading up to 10 fps.*
*As of May 2012.
Lens shading and aberration
compensation
The 57 compensates for the shading
and aberration characteristics of the
lens you mount. This includes vignetting,
lateral chromatic aberration and optical
distortion, which can each be activated or
deactivated through the MENU as desired.
Embedded data on supported A-mount
lenses* ensures optimal compensation.
* SAL1650, SAL1855, SAL18250, SAL552 00 -2, SAL1680Z,
SAL16105, SAL24F20Z, SA L85F14Z, SAL135F18Z,
SAL70300G, SAL35F18 and SAL50F18.
HDMI® Terminal
This terminal simplifies connection with
an HDTV. Enjoy big-screen viewing of your
photos and HD movies with high-definition
image quality and high-resolution audio*,
as well as convenient camera playback
using the television’s remote control if the
connected unit is a BRAVIA® TV supporting
BRAVIA Sync and PhotoTV HD.
*HDMI cable is required and sold separately.
Built-in pop-up flash
This powerful built-in
flash unit automatically
pops up to illuminate
dark scenes. It offers
various modes, a guide
number of 10 (ISO100·m),
an irradiation angle that
covers the angle of view
of a wide 18mm lens,
and a maximum sync
speed of 1/160 sec.
Memory Stick® Duo / SD card slots
The multi-type slot lets you enjoy all
the convenience of standard memory
cards, including Memory Stick PRO Duo™
and SD memory* cards. Sony memory
cards undergo rigorous testing and are
recommended for their outstanding
performance during HD movie recording,
continuous shooting and high-speed
file transfer.
* Suppor ts the latest ge neration of SD, SD HC,
and SDXC memory cards.
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interchangeable lenses
70- 400 mm
F4- 5.6 G SSM
(SAL70400G)
500 mm
F4 G SSM
(SAL 50 0F4 0G)
Vario-Son nar T*
DT 16-80mm F3.5- 4.5 ZA
An excellent single-lens solution
covering the most commonly used
focal-length range, from wide-angle
to mediu m telephoto. This lens
exhibits excellent sharpness and
APS-C
contrast, delivering outstanding
performance for interiors, portraits,
landscapes and casual snaps.
Zoom lenses
High-performance Sony zoom l enses are
available in wide-ranging focal lengths that
provide outstanding flexibility in composing
shots. Co mpact and light weight, they offer
professional-quality optics that maintain
high image quality at all focal lengths,
contribute to fast response by minimizing the
need for lens changes, a nd expand your
range of shooting opportunities.
DT 11-18mm F4 .5- 5.6
(S AL1118 )
28-75mm F2 .8 SAM
(SAL2875)
APS-C APS-C
(S AL16 80Z )
DT 16-5 0mm F2. 8 SSM
(SAL1650)
DT 55-2 00mm F4- 5.6 SAM
(SAL55200 -2)
APS-C
DT 16-105mm F3 .5- 5.6
(S AL1610 5)
APS-C
75-300mm F4.5 -5.6
(SAL75300)
Vario- Sonnar T* DT 16-80mm F3.5 -4.5 ZA (SAL1680Z), 1/500 se c., F5.6, ISO100
APS-C
DT 18-5 5mm F3.5 -5.6 SAM
(S AL18 55)
NEW
DT 18-20 0mm F3.5 -6.3
(SAL18200)
APS-C
DT 18-135mm F3.5 -5.6 SAM
(S AL1813 5)
DT 18–250 mm F3.5– 6.3
(SAL18250)
DT 55- 300mm F3.5 -6.3 S AM
NEW
(SAL5530 0)
APS-CAPS-C
APS-C
Fixed focal length lenses
Sony fixed focal length lenses are
precision-crafted for optimal performance at
specific focal lengths. Offering performance
a cut above l enses w ith wid er focal ranges,
they deliver a consistent and intuitive
shooting exper ience and are available in
fisheye, portrait, macro, telephoto and othe r
specialized models.
G Lenses
Sony’s highest quality professi onal le nses
are a t the top of t heir cl ass, delivering
exceptional in-focus image quality and
beautiful defocusing courtesy of advanced
aspherical and ED glass elements as well as
renowned Sony quality assurance technology.
Carl Zeiss® lenses
Developed jointly by Sony and the
renowned optical manufacturer
Carl Zeiss, these superb AF- capable lenses
feature Carl Zei ss optic al formu las and
coatings and are designed for professional
photographers seeking utmost image quality.
Teleconverters
Teleconverter s are a great way to extend
your telephoto range in the field without
adding much wei ght or bul k to your kit.
They give you maximum reach with
minimum effort.
16mm F2.8 Fi sheye
(SAL16F28)
50mm F2 .8 Macro
(SAL50 M28)
35mm
F1.4 G
(SAL35F14G)
Dista gon T*
24mm F2 Z A SSM
(SAL24F20Z)
1.4x Teleconverter
(S AL14 TC)
20mm F2 .8
(SAL20 F28)
85mm F2 .8 SAM
(SAL85 F28)
300m m
F2.8 G
(SAL300 F28G2)
Planar T*
85mm F1.4 ZA
(SAL85F14Z)
2x Teleconverter
(SAL 20TC)
DT 30mm F2 .8 Macro S AM
(SAL30 M28)
100mm F2 .8 Macro
(S AL10 0M2 8)
Sonna r T*
135mm F1.8 ZA
(S AL13 5F18Z )
Compatible lenses
SA L135F2 8
SAL30 0F28G2
SAL50 0F40G
SAL702 00G
SAL70400G
SA L14TC SAL2 0TC
AF MF AF MF
APS-CAPS-C
DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
(SAL35F18)
135mm F2.8 [T4 .5] STF
(SAL135F28)
70-20 0mm
NEWNEW
F2.8 G
(SAL 7020 0G)
Vario-Sonnar T*
16-35 mm F2.8 Z A SSM
(S AL16 35Z)
50 mm F 1.4
(SA L50 F14)
70-3 00m m
F4.5 -5.6 G S SM
(SAL 7030 0G)
Vario-Sonnar T*
DT 16-8 0mm F3.5 -4.5 ZA
(S AL16 80Z )
APS-C
APS-C
Designed specifically for use with cameras
that have an APS-C type image sensor
APS-C
DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
(SA L50 F18)
Vario-Sonnar T*
24-70 mm F2.8 ZA S SM
(SAL2470Z)
Built-in flash
Control dial
Remote Sensor
controls and dials
Preview button
Focus mode switch
Lens release button
14
REM OTE
terminal
Speaker
Microphone
jack
DC IN terminal
Flash pop-up button
Mode dial
HDMI
terminal
USB terminal
MENU bu tton
Auto-lock accessory shoe MOVIE button
Microphone
FINDER / LCD button
Exposure button
Power switch
Shutter button
ISO button
For shooting:
Zoom button
For viewing:
Zoom in bu tton
For shooting: AEL
(AE Look) but ton / AV
(Aperture value) button
For viewing:
Zoom out but ton
Image i ndex button
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accessories
For details, please check your local site
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°
Soft Carrying
Case
150°
8°
LCS- AMB
FlashBattery Video Light Accessory Kit
HVL-F43AMHVL-LE1 ACC- FM1A
LED Battery Video Light expands your moviemaking
freedom. It can tilt horizontally and vertically and
includes brightness adjustment (10% to 100%), a
color conversion filter and diffuser.
Flash / Accessories Microphone / Monitor / Batter y Video Light Finder Accessories
Exter nal Bat tery
Flash/Video
Light
HVL-F60M*
Flash
HVL-F43A M
Flash
HVL-F20A M
Adaptor for Flash
FA- EB1AM
system chart
Ring Light
HV L- RL1*
Macro Light
Adaptor
FA-MA1AM
Sync Termi nal
Adaptor
FA- ST1AM
Shoe
Adaptor
ADP-AMA
This large- capa city f lash un it features Sony ’s Quick
Shift Bounce design, which enables wide-ranging
angle adjustment and the same lighting whether
shooting in the landscape or portrait position.
Clip-on LCD Monitor
CLM-V5 5
Battery Video Light
HVL- LE1
Bracket
VCT-55LH
Shotgun Microphone
ECM-CG50
Stereo Microphone
ECM-AL ST1
Active users will appreciate this attractive accessory
kit, which includes a compact, lightweight carrying
case with hammock structure for easy camera
removal, a nd a rechargeab le bat tery.
Cases & straps
Grip Belt
STP-GB1AM
Angle Finder
FDA -A1AM
Shoulder Strap
STP-SS2AM
Eyepiece Cup
FD A- EP11
Shoulder Strap
STP-XS3
Rechargeable
Battery Pac k
NP-FM500H
Wrapping
Cloth
LCS-WR1AM
Eyecup
MENU bu tton
LCD monitor
Macro Twin Fl ash kit
HVL-MT24AM
Multi Flash Cable
FA- MC1AM
Off-camera
Shoe for Fl ash
FA- CS1AM
Off-camera Cable
for Flash
FA- CC1AM
Triple Connector
for Flash
FA- TC1AM
Extension Cable
for Flash
FA- EC1AM
Lens Accessories
Circular PL Filters
VF- 49CPAM / 55C PAM / 62CPAM /
67CPAM / 72CPA M / 77CPA M
ND Filter s [8x]
VF-49NDAM / 55NDA M / 62NDAM /
67NDAM / 72ND AM / 77NDAM
MC Protectors
VF-49MPAM / 55MPAM / 62MPAM /
67MPA M / 72M PAM / 77M PAM
Rear Len s Cap
ALC- R55
*HVL-F60M and HVL-RL1 includes supplied ADP-AMA shoe adapter.
Front Lens
Cap
Lens Hood
Lens Case
LCL-140AM / 90AM /
60AM
Viewfinder
Eyepiece sensor
Diopter-adjustment dial
MOVIE button
For shooting: Fn (Function) button
For viewing: Image rotation button
Control button
When the menu is turned on:
/ / /
When the menu is turned off: DISP (Display) /
WB (Whi te balance) /
Controller button (Enter) / AF button
/Object Tracking button
For viewing:
button
(Picture Effect)
(In-Camera Guide) button
Playback buttonLight sensor
Battery / Charger
Rechargeable
battery Pack
NP-FM500H
Memor y cards / HDMI
Memory Stick
Memor y Stick PRO Duo Ma rk 2
SD Memo ry Card
(Self ) /
(D ri ve) /
(Delete) button
Battery Charger
BC- VM10
®
Cable
®
PRO- HG Duo "HX"/
Memor y card
inser tion slot
(Memory Sti ck
PRO Duo, /
SD memory
card)
AC Adaptor
AC- PW10AM
HDMI Ca ble
DLC- HEM15 / 20 / 30
Soft Carrying
Case
LCS- AMB
Soft Carrying
Case
LCS- U20 / U30
Soft Carrying
Case
LCS- AMSC3 0
Soft Carrying
Case
LCS- AMLC3
Soft Carrying
Case
LCS -SC 21
Back Pack
LCS-BP2
Soft Carrying
Case
LCS- SC8
Messenger
Type Bag
LCS -MS10
Shooting Accessories
LCD Protect
Semi Hard Sheet
PCK-LM2AM
LCD Protect Sh eet
PCK-LS8AM
Body Cap
ALC-B55
Number of reco rdable frames for single media
(Memory Stic k PRO Duo, Ima ge size L 16M, aspect rati o 3:2)
Standard
Fine
RAW & JPEG
RAW
Movie recording time for single media
(Memory Stic k PRO Duo, in ho urs and mi nutes, app rox.)
60i 24M (FX ) (NTSC)
™
AVCH D
50i 24M (FX ) (PAL)
60p 28M (PS) ( NTSC)
AVCH D
50p 28M (PS) ( PAL)
24p 24M (FX) (N TSC)
AVCH D
25p 24M (FX) ( PAL)
144 0×10 80 12 M
MP4
• Recommended memory card for movie recording: Memory Stick
PRO Duo (Mark2), Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, SD memorycard/
SDHC memo ry card/SDXC memor y card (Class 4 or more)
• The numb ers in the table ab ove show the approximate
maximum recordable time obtained by totaling all movie files.
• The size of a movie f ile is limited to a pprox. 2 GB.
2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB
410 820 165 0 3350 6700
295 590 115 0 240 0 4800
80 160 325 650 1300
110 220 445 890 175 0
2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB
0:1 0 0:22 0:4 0 1:3 0 3:00
0:09 0:1 5 0:35 1:15 2:30
0:1 0 0:20 0:4 0 1:3 0 3:00
0:20 0:40 1: 20 2:4 5 5:30
Remote
Commander
RMT-DSLR1
*Still image only
Remote
Commander
RM -L1AM
®
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Main specifications of
Type
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 APS-C size (23.5 x 15.6 mm), Exmor
Number of pixels (effective) Approx. 16.1 megapixels
Number of pixels (total) Approx. 16.7 megapixels
Image sensor aspect ratio 3:2
Anti-dust system Charge protection coating on Low-Pass Filter and Image Sensor-Shift mechanism
Recording system (still image)
Recording format
3:2 aspect ratio L: 4912 x 3264 (16M), M: 3568 x 2368 (8.4M), S: 2448 x 1624 (4.0M)
Image size (pixels)
Image quality modes RAW, RAW & JPEG, JPEG Fine, JPEG Standard
16:9 aspect ratio L: 4912 x 2760 (14M), M: 3568 x 2000 (7.1M), S: 2448 x 1376 (3.4M)
Sweep Panorama
3D Sweep Panorama Wide: 7152 x 1080 (7.7M), Standard: 4912 x 1080 (5.3M), 16:9: 1920 x 1080 (2.1M)
Picture Effect
Creative Style
Dynamic range functions
Color space sRGB, Adobe RGB
Recording system (movie)
Recording format AVCHD
Video compression MPEG-4 AVC (H.264)
Audio recording format Dolby Digital
Image size (pixels)
* NTSC compatibility
depends on region
Media
NTSC
Media
Slot Memory Stick Duo/ SD memory card
Noise reduction
Noise reduction
Multi frame noise reduction Auto/ISO 100 to 25600
White balance
Modes
Two-axis fine adjustment Available in all modes <G7 to M7 (15 steps), A7 to B7 (15 steps)>
Bracketing 3 frames, H/L selectable
Focus system
Type TTL phase-detection AF
Focus sensor CCD line sensors
Focus point 15 points (3 points cross type)
Sensitivity range EV -1 to 18 (at ISO100 equivalent with F2.8 lens attached)
Focus mode Autofocus, Manual Focus
AF mode Single-shot AF (AF-S), Continuous AF (AF-C), Automatic AF (AF-A) selectable
Focus area Wide (auto,15 points), Zone, Spot, Local
Other features
Exposure control
Metering type 1200-zone evaluative metering
Metering sensor Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor
Metering sensitivity EV -2 to EV 17 (at ISO 100 equivalent with F1.4 lens attached)
Modes Multi segment, Center weighted, Spot
Exposure modes
Scene Selection Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Hand-held Twilight
Exposure compensation ±3.0 EV (1/3 EV steps)
AE bracketing Bracket: Cont., Bracket: Single, with 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments, 3 frames
AE lock
ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) ISO 100-16000 equivalent, AUTO (ISO 100-3200 )
Viewfinder
Type SVGA 0.5" (1.2 cm) electronic viewfinder (color), Xtra Fine
Total number of dots 1,440,000 dots equivalent
Effective number of dots Maximum: 1,440,000 dots equivalent, Standard: 1,253,280 dots equivalent
Brightness control Auto / Manual (3 steps between -1 and +1)
Field coverage 100%
*1
Magnification
Diopter adjustment -4.0 ~ +3.0 m
Eye point
Display
Real-time image adjustment display Exposure Comp, White Balance, Creative Style
JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.3, MPF Baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format), 3D MPO
(MPF Extended compliant)
Wide: horizontal 12,416 x 1,856 (23M), vertical 5,536 x 2,160 (12M), Standard: horizontal
™
8,192 x 1,856 (15M), vertical 3,872 x 2,160 (8.4M)
11 modes (15 effects): Posterization (Color, B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R,G,B,Y),
High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera, Soft High-key, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone
Monochrome, Miniature
Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, B/W (Contrast -3 to +3 steps, Saturation -3 to +3
steps, Sharpness -3 to +3 steps)
Off, Dynamic Range Optimizer (Auto/Level), Auto High Dynamic Range: Off, Auto Exposure
Difference, Exposure Difference Level (1-6 EV, 1.0 EV step)
™
2.0 (Progressive) / MP4
®
(AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC
AVCHD: 1920 x 1080 (60p/28Mbps/PS, 60i/24Mbps/FX, 60i/17Mbps/FH, 24p/24Mbps/FX,
24p/17M/bpsFH)
MP4: 1440 x 1080 (30fps/12Mbps), VGA: 640 x 480 (30fps/3Mbps)
Memory Stick PRO Duo
SDXC memory card
Long exposure NR: On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 sec.
High ISO NR: High/Normal/Low
Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (Warm white/Cool white/Day
white/Daylight), Flash, C. Temp 2500 to 9900K, C Filter G7 to M7, 15-step, Custom, AWB
micro adjustment
Tracking Focus, Predictive control (AF-A,AF-C), Focus lock, Eye-start AF, AF illuminator (built-in
flash type)
iAUTO, Flash Off, Superior Auto, Scene Selection, Sweep Panorama, 3D Sweep Panorama,
Continuous Advance Priority AE, Movie, Programmed AE (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed
priority (S), Manual (M)
Available with AE lock button. AE is also locked when focus is locked in multi-segment
metering mode.
Maximum: Approx. 1.04x, Standard: Approx. 0.97x
-1
Maximum: 23.1mm from the eyepiece, 18 mm from the eyepiece frame at -1 diopter
(CIPA standard)
Standard: 25.2 mm from the eyepiece, 20.1mm from the eyepiece frame at -1 diopter
(CIPA standard)
Histogram Display, Graphic Display, Digital Level Gauge, Shooting Data Display, SimpleDisplay,
Grid Line
®
APS HD CMOS sensor with primary color filters
™
, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™, SD memory card, SDHC memory card,
System requirements of bundled software
Image Data Converter Ver. 4 PlayMemories Home™ software
Microsoft Windows
OS*
Windows
CPU Pentium
Memory 1 GB or more is recommended 1 GB or more is recommended 512 MB or more (for playing/editing HD movies: 1 GB or more)
Trademarks & Remarks
© 2012 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Sony, the Sony make.believe logo,
PRO-HG Duo, Sweep Panorama, SteadyShot INSIDE, Xtra Fine LCD, TruBlack, Smile Shutter, PlayMemories Studio, PlayMemories Home, PlayMemories Online, PlayMemories Mobile, G Lens,
Remote Commander and their logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. PlayStation and PS3 are trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Windows and
Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Blu-ray Disc and its logo are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association. AVCHD and
AVCHD Progressive and their respective logos are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. SD Logo, SDHC Logo and SDXC Logo are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. HDMI,
HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. All other company and product
names mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only and may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
InfoLITHIUM is a lithium battery pack which can exchange data with compatible electronic equipment about its energy consumption. Sony recommends that you use the battery pack with
electronic equipment bearing the mark.
• Screen displays are simulated.
• Simulated effects are used to illustrate some functions.
®
Macintosh Microsoft Windows®
®
XP** SP3, Windows Vista® SP2, Windows 7 SP1 Mac OS X (10.5, 10.6 Snow Leopard) Windows® XP** SP3, Windows Vista® SP2, Windows 7 SP1
®
4 or faster Intel® Core™ Solo, Core Duo, Core 2 Duo or faster
, Exmor, BIONZ, BRAVIA, SteadyShot, VAIO, InfoLITHIUM, Translucent Mirror Technology, Tru-Finder, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick
LCD monitor
Type Xtra Fine LCD
Total number of dots 921,600 dots
Brightness control Auto/Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2)
Field coverage 100%
Adjustable angle
Display Selector (finder/LCD) Auto/Manual
Display
Real-time image adjustment display Exposure Comp, White Balance, Creative Style
Focus Magnifier 4.8x, 9.5x
Peaking MF Yes (Level: High/Mid/Low/Off, Color: White/Red/Yellow)
Zoom
Shutter
Type Electronically controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type
Shutter speed 1/4000 second to 30 seconds, Bulb
Flash sync. speed 1/160 second
Electronic front curtain shutter Yes, On/Off
SteadyShot INSIDE
System For still images: Image Sensor-Shift mechanism, For movies: Electronic
SteadyShot
Flash
Type Auto popup, built-in
Guide No. 10 (in meters at ISO 100)
Coverage FOV coverage up to 18 mm (in the focal length)
Control ADI flash / Pre-flash TTL
Compensation ±2.0 EV (1/3 EV steps)
Bracketing 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV steps, 3 frames
Modes Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off)
Recycling time Approx. 3 sec
External flash Sony
Wireless control Yes (wireless flash with lighting ratio control)
Drive
™
(image stabilization)
®
capability
Drive modes
Continuous shooting speed
Max. continuous shots
*2
*2
Playback
Modes
Other features
Interface
PC interface Hi-speed USB (USB 2.0): Mass-storage, MTP
HD output HDMI
Others Sync. Terminal, Auto-lock accessory shoe, Microphone jack, DC IN terminal, Remote terminal
Compatible OS (USB connection)
Audio
Microphone Built-in stereo microphone or ECM-ALST1 / ECM-CG50 (sold separately)
Speaker Built-in, monaural, volume settings in 8 steps
Print
Compatible standards Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, DPOF setting
Custom function
Type Custom key settings
Power
Battery Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM500H
Still images Approx. 550 shots with viewfinder and 590 shots with LCD monitor (CIPA standard)
Movies Approx. 180 min. with viewfinder and 180 min. with LCD monitor
External power AC Adaptor AC-PW10AM (optional)
Weight
With battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo Approx. 618 g (1 lb 5.7 oz)
Body only Approx. 539 g (1 lb 2.9 oz)
Dimensions
(W x H x D) (excluding protrusions) Approx. 132.1 x 97.5 x 80.7 mm (5 1/4 x 3 7/8 x 3 1/4 in.)
Body material
Body material High-grade plastic exterior
Operating temperature
Range 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Specifications and features are based on information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice.
*1 With 50 mm lens at infinity, -1 m-1.
*2 Speed may vary depending on shooting conditions and memory card in use.
*3 When drive mode is set to continuous shooting “Hi” mode.
*4 64-bit and Starter Editions are not supported.
*5 Starter Edition is not supported.
*6 Actual performance varies based on settings, environmental conditions, and usage. Battery capacity decreases
over time and use.
Pentium III 800 MHz or faster (for playing/editing HD movies: Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster,
Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or faster, Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26 GHz or faster (HD FX/HD FH), Intel
Core 2 Duo 2.40 GHz or faster (HD PS))
™
, 3.0" (7.5 cm)
Tilt angle: Downward 180 degrees. Rotation angle: Leftward 270 degrees from the position in
which the LCD monitor is facing forward.
Histogram Display, Graphic Display, Digital Level Gauge, Shooting Data Display, Simple Display,
Shooting Information For Viewfinder, Grid Line
Clear Image Zoom: Still images 2x
Smart Zoom (still images) M: 1.4x, S: 2x
Digital Zoom (still images) 4x
Digital Zoom (movie) 4x
For still images: Approx. 2.5-4.5 EV decrease in shutter speed (varies according to shooting
conditions and lens used)
System Flash compatible with Auto-lock accessory shoe
Single Shot, Continuous (Hi/Lo), Self-timer (10/2 sec. delay), Bracketing (Cont., Single, White
Balance), Remote Control (with optional RMT-DSLR1 or RMT-DSLR2)
Hi: Maximum 8 frames per second, Lo: Maximum 3 frames per second
Tele-zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE: Maximum 12 images per second
Continuous Advance Priority AE: Maximum 10 images per second
Tele-zoom Continuous Advance priority AE: Fine: 23 images, Standard: 25
Continuous Advance Priority AE mode: Fine: 23 images, Standard: 27 images, RAW & JPEG: 18
images, RAW: 21 images
Continuous shooting
21 images
Single (with or without shooting information), RGB histogram and highlight/shadow warning,
4/9-frame index view, Enlarged display mode (L: 13.6x, M: 9.9x, S: 6.8x), Auto Review (10/5/2
sec, Off), Image orientation (On/Off), Slideshow, Panorama scrolling, Folder selection (still),
Forward/Rewind (movie), Delete, Protect
Auto Portrait Framing, Face Detection (up to 8 faces detectable automatically), Face Registration,
Face Selection, Smile Shutter
Windows
Recycled plastic (recycled material rate:10%)
is used in the chassis.
*3
: Fine: 25 images, Standard: 29 images, RAW & JPEG: 19 images, RAW:
™
(selectable from 3 steps), In-Camera Guide, Custom Function
®
mini connector (Type-C), BRAVIA® Sync (link menu), PhotoTV HD
®
XP *4 SP3, Windows Vista® *5 SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Mac OS® X (10.3-10.6)
*6
The computer environment must also satisfy
the operating requirements of the OS.
* Must be installed with the above OS at
delivery. Proper operation cannot be
guaranteed with an upgraded OS
environment.
** 64-bit and Starter Editions are not
supported. Windows Image Mastering API
(IMAPI) Ver. 2.0 or later is required for disc
burning function.
For more details, visit the website
at www.worldphoto.org.
*6
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