Sony SLT-A58K Marketing Specifications

SLT-A58K

Sony α58 Camera and 18-55mm Lens

Introducing the clever DSLR that makes taking incredible
pictures a snap. Become a better photographer
instantly, with 20.1MP clarity and lock-on focusing
for ultra-sharp action shots. It’s versatile, too. Frame
your subjects in real time with your eye on the OLED
viewnder (even while shooting video) or the live-view
LCD. It’s serious photographic bang for the buck.

Key Features

20.1 MP Exmor® HD APS sensor with 5 FPS continuous shooting

Every scene is captured beautifully, from corner to corner, with ne details and
rich tonal gradations thanks to Sony’s proprietary Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor.
Its large size delivers high sensitivity, attractive defocusing eects, and low noise
in wide-ranging shooting situations including dimly lit environments. Impressive

20.1-eective-megapixel resolution also brings every detail to life.

Translucent Mirror Technology™ accelerates AF performance

Sony’s Translucent Mirror Technology™ simultaneously directs light to the image
sensor and AF sensor on a continuous 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.

1080/60i/24p Full AVCHD™ or 1080/30p MP4 movies

Create movies of amazing clarity at Full HD resolution with full-time continuous
phase-detection AF, the same swi, accurate focusing used during still
photography. Movies can be recorded at 60i for super smooth playback or 24p
for a rich cinematic look. You can also use P/A/S/M exposure modes to expand
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Lock-on AF for even easier focusing of moving subjects

Now it’s easier than ever to keep moving subjects in focus. Using Sony
Translucent Mirror Technology and subject size detection, the new Lock-on AF
continuously adjusts target frame size based on various subject characteristics
and dramatically increases the in-focus rate. Even if your subject’s face cannot
be detected, it ensures smooth, stable focusing using the optimal AF point —
without having to search.

High Contrast SVGA OLED Tru-Finder EVF

The OLED viewnder makes it easy to shoot stills and movies in almost any
lighting condition and allows for live-view shooting thanks to Translucent Mirror
Technology™. The ultra-sharp, bright 1.44 million dot display provides 100% eld­of-view frame coverage that is perfect for accurately monitoring results as you
shoot.

Up to ISO 16000 sensitivity with advanced noise reduction

With a new Exmor™ sensor that features the same adaptive noise reduction
technology from Sony’s agship SLT-A99V, the SLT-A58 easily oers a wide range
of sensitivity from ISO 100 to ISO 16000. Even in dim lighting, you can shoot
beautiful photos with natural tonal gradations and low noise — without using a
ash. Auto ISO provides outstanding results in most lighting situations and you
can select settings manually to suit particular occasions. Excellent low-light
performance is made possible by cutting-edge features like the same area­specic noise reduction as found on the α99.

Auto Object Framing intelligently lls the frame with your subject

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Easily create studio quality portraits of still lifes, moving subjects and even macro
close-ups using the iAuto internal exposure intelligence found in the SLT-A58.
Simply photograph the subject and the Auto Portrait Framing feature will save
an additional, optimally framed image in portrait or landscape orientation.
Combining Face Detection and By Pixel Super Resolution technologies with Rule
of Thirds, and Auto Object Framing provides enhanced images for beautifully
composed and appealingly balanced full resolution portraits.

SteadyShot INSIDE™image stabilization

Image stabilization reduces blur by compensating for camera shake. SteadyShot
INSIDE™ image stabilization is built into the camera body itself. You'll reduce
blur with every A-mount lens because it provides compensation equivalent to
approximately 2 to 4.5 additional steps in shutter speed, allowing for more hand
held opportunities in low light or longer focal lengths.

Advanced 15-point AF system with 3 Cross-sensors

To maximize the value of Translucent Mirror Technology, Sony incorporates Phase
Detection AF of great sophistication. Three cross-type sensors to maximize focus
precision.

Large 2.7” Tilt-able, 460K dot Clear Photo LCD screen

Tilt it up or down to frame high- and low-angle shots that would otherwise be
hit-or-miss. Fold it ush to the camera with the LCD exposed for shooting or
protected for travel.

Auto HDR built into camera

Captures more scene dynamic range than a single exposure can handle—and
more range than photo lm. Combines the best highlight detail from one shot,
the best mid-tones from a second and the best shadow detail from a third
for one incredible shot. Captures in a split second. (Recommended for still
subjects.)

Picture Eects

Ordinary scenes become extraordinary photos and movies with Picture Eects.
Choose from 11 modes and 15 eects that signicantly increase visual impact by
adjusting camera parameters and applying advanced processing techniques.

Multi-frame NR

Experience incredible low-light shooting without a ash. The camera captures
six images in a fraction of a second. Combining the data from all six, it creates a
single image with a reduction in noise equivalent to two additional steps of ISO
sensitivity. Sensitivity selectable up to ISO 25600. (Recommended for still subjects.)

Hand-held Twilight

Get cleaner and sharper nighttime pictures—beyond the capability of
traditional cameras—without using ash or a tripod. The camera captures six
images in a fraction of a second. Combining the data with separate algorithms
for still and moving parts of the picture reduces blur, minimizes noise and enables
extraordinary detail.

Specications

Camera

Lens Compatibility Sony A-mount, operation with Minolta/Konica Minolta Maxxum lenses

Lens Mount Sony A-mount

Camera Type Interchangeable Lens Digital SLT camera

Imaging Sensor

Imaging Sensor Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor (23.5 X 15.6mm)

Processor BIONZ™ image processor

Anti Dust

Charge protection coating on Low-Pass Filter and electromagnetic vibration
mechanism

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