Sony SLT-A65VL Marketing Specifications

SLT-A65VL

Best of both worlds, 24.3 megapixel and up to 10 fps. Get action photos, HD
Movies and Live View shots that other cameras miss, thanks to Sony’s exclusive
Translucent Mirror Technology. Enjoy smooth and creative HD video at full 1920
x 1080 resolution – at either 60p or 24p frame rate - plus the world’s rst OLED
electronic viewnder.2

Key Features

2nd Generation Translucent Mirror Design

Other DSLRs can shoot. Or they can focus with the speed and precision of Phase Detection AF. They cannot do both
at once. Sony changes all that with the award-winning Translucent Mirror Technology system. It directs light to both the
image sensor and the Phase Detection AF sensor simultaneously.

24.3 MP; best-in-class resolution

You get incredible detail and gorgeous enlargements thanks to an APS-C sensor with 24.3 megapixels. It’s the worlds’s rst

24.3MP APS-C DSLR.

Ultra-fast up to 10 fps continuous

The translucent mirror makes it far easier to capture the decisive soccer kick or your baby at her absolute cutest. Shoots
up to 10 frames per second at full-resolution 24.3 megapixels with continuous auto focus (AE locked aer rst frame).

World’s rst OLED viewnder

There’s never been anything quite like the Tru-Finder™ OLED electronic viewnder. For size, speed and brightness even
aer sunset, this is a gem. It begins with 2359K dots for amazing resolution and high contrast ratio for incredible depth.
OLED reduces motion blur to a bare minimum. You can also see the results of camera adjustments in real time with superb
color and detail.

HD Movies at 60p, 60i, or 24p

Capture spectacular HD Movies4. This is the world’s rst DSLR to oer a choice of super-smooth 60p, standard 60i or
cinematic 24p, all at Full HD 1920x1080 resolution. AVCHD™ Progressive codec delivers stunning picture quality. MP4
codec oers smaller les for easier upload to the web.

HD movies with full manual control

Now you don’t need to surrender control when you shoot HD movies.4 Enjoy the full expressive potential of Program,
Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority or Manual (P/A/S/M) control in HD movie mode.

Full-time Phase Detection AF

You get fast, accurate auto focus in every mode—even HD Movie and Live View—thanks to Sony’s exclusive Translucent
Mirror Technology. While Contrast Detection Auto Focus oen hunts for correct focus, Phase Detection AF knows exactly
where correct focus is, and goes straight for it.

Full-Time Live View in LCD or EVF

You can use both the LCD monitor and OLED Electronic Viewnder for composing shots in Live View. Both provide a
what-you-see-is-what-you-get preview of white balance, focus, depth of eld, exposure and 100% framing accuracy, plus
informative on-screen displays.

World’s shortest release time lag

Helps ensure that the image you want is the image you get. Once auto focus occurs, release time lag is the delay
between fully pressing the shutter release and when the camera actually starts taking the picture. Long lag makes it
harder to capture fast-moving objects. The Sony A65 boasts the world’s shortest release time lag at only 0.05 seconds.

Object Tracking AF

Locks onto a specied object and maintains focus even as the subject moves. Unpredictable subjects stay in focus even
while zooming. You can concentrate on composition without worrying about focus.

6-image layering

Leverages the fast BIONZ® processor to capture six images in a fraction of a second, and then combine the data. The
result is one incredible single image that gets a cleaner result in Multi-Frame NR mode or sharper nighttime pictures in
Hand-held Twilight mode.

Multi-frame NR

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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.)

Handheld Twilight mode

Get gorgeous shots at night without a tripod. Combines six frames into a single image for smooth, low-noise evening shots.
(Recommended for still subjects.)

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. (Recommended for still subjects.)

3D Sweep Panorama™ Mode

Capture vast scenic vistas and 16:9 shots in spectacular 3D. As you sweep across the panorama, the camera records
separate right-eye and le-eye images that make landscapes come alive on your 3D television1. Records both JPEG and
MPO le formats.

Sweep Panorama™ Mode

Capture expansive landscapes automatically. Press the shutter, sweep vertically or horizontally. The camera does the rest,
continuously shooting images and stitching them together.

Shot Result Preview

See the results before you take the shot. This preview takes the guesswork out of camera settings by showing the eects of
the aperture, shutter and DRO settings on the depth of eld, motion and dynamic range.

Tilt/swivel LCD screen

Tilt it up or down to frame high- and low-angle shots that would otherwise be hit-or-miss. Tilt and swivel under the camera
for self-portraits. Finally, the monitor folds ush to the camera with the LCD exposed for shooting or protected for travel.

921K dot TruBlack™ LCD screen

Sony's 3.0-inch Xtra Fine LCD™ monitor has 921K dots for superb resolution. The TruBlack™ screen includes a special resin
layer to suppress internal reections, increasing contrast compared to conventional LCDs. Sunny Weather mode boosts
visibility even further.

Main Sensor Quick AF Live View

Combines the fast focus of Phase Detection AF with high quality Live View images right from the main sensor. This is made
possible by Sony® Translucent Mirror Technology. You get accurate images and 100% framing on the LCD monitor or eye­level viewnder.

ISO 16000 sensitivity

Incredibly clear low-light pictures without sacricing detail, made possible by the low-noise Exmor™ APS HD CMOS image
sensor and rened BIONZ® image processor.

AUTO+ (Advanced Auto) mode

Get cleaner, more dynamic pictures and fewer missed shots. Unies and simplies Sony intelligent technologies. The
camera automatically recognizes the correct scene mode.

Graphic Display

Claries the relationship between aperture and shutter speed, as well as the eect each has on photographic results.

Upgraded BIONZ® image processor

The brain of the camera is a Sony’s BIONZ® image processor substantially upgraded for the demands of 24.3 megapixel
photography. Chroma noise reduction delivers high-resolution, low-noise photos even at ISO 16000. Also enables fast
processing for up to 10 fps continuous shooting of data-intensive 24.3 MP images, 2D/3D Sweep Panorama™ modes and
6-image layering.

Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO)

Improves results with backlit subjects and recovers details hidden in shadows. Settings include Auto, Level with a choice
of ve operating levels and O.

1200-Zone exposure metering

Reads exposure directly from the main image sensor. Choice of Multi, Center and Spot metering accommodates a full
range of shooting situations.

SteadyShot INSIDE™ stabilization

Image stabilization reduces blur by compensating for camera shake. Typical DSLR systems build image stabilization into
selected lenses only. SteadyShot INSIDE™ image stabilization is built into the camera body itself. You'll reduce blur with
every A Mount lens, including macro and wide-aperture standard zoom lenses.

HDMI® output for HD viewing

Enjoy HD movies and stunning still images on a compatible HDTV.6 The camera includes an HDMI® output. In addition,
the BRAVIA® Sync system works with compatible Sony® BRAVIA HDTVs enabling you to control camera playback using the
television’s remote7.

Up to 560 Shots of battery life

Take up to 560 shots on a single charge with Sony® Stamina™ battery power.8 Sony’s InfoLITHIUM® battery system enables
you to see the percent of power remaining, so you can keep shooting in condence.

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P/A/S/M exposure modes

The camera oers a full range of controls from the beginner's AUTO+ mode to P/A/S/M: Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter
Priority and Manual. On-screen prompts help you rene your skills, build your condence and exercise greater creative
control.

Advanced Anti-Dust Technology

Anti-Dust Technology helps keep the CMOS sensor clean, resulting in consistently clear pictures. First a static-free coating
on the sensor's low-pass lter helps repel dust. Then vibration automatically dislodges dust from the sensor.

Built-in Flash (GN12)

To help you shoot more eectively, the camera includes a built-in ash (Guide Number 12) that can also trigger a wireless
accessory ash (sold separately). The integrated hot shoe enables you to expand your lighting options with a range of
accessory ashes (sold separately).

Slot for two media types

For cost-eective, convenient storage and sharing of your images, the camera accepts Memory Stick PRO Duo™/Memory
Stick PRO-HG Duo™ and SD/SDHC/SDXC media (Class 4 or higher recommended, sold separately).

APS-C size HD CMOS image sensor

With 19.5 times the area of the typical camcorder image sensor, APS-C makes the dierence between amateur and
professional-looking video, delivering an exceptional combination of high resolution, high sensitivity and gorgeous, blurred
backgrounds.

Sony® Exmor™ technology

Conventional image sensors use only a handful of analog-to-digital (A/D) converters, which can slow you down. The
Exmor™ sensor provides more than 5,600 column-parallel A/D converters. This helps enable continuous shooting at up to
10 frames per second.

11 Picture Eect modes

Discover innovative ways to make your images and videos pop. These include Posterization (Color, B/W), Pop Color, Retro
Photo, Partial Color (Red, Green, Blue, Yellow), So High-key, High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera, So Focus, HDR
Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome, and Miniature.

Face Detection and Registration

The camera can automatically detect up to eight individual faces and adjust focus, exposure, white balance and ash to
help deliver crisp, properly lit images of people. Can prioritize children or adults. Face Registration can remember friends
and family members and prioritize them.

Smile Shutter™ technology

Captures a smile the moment it happens. Simply select the Smile Shutter™ mode and the camera takes the picture
automatically. You can prioritize children or adults and adjust the smile sensitivity.

15-point Auto Focus

To maximize the value of Translucent Mirror Technology, Sony incorporates Phase Detection AF of great sophistication. 15
sensors with 3 cross sensors maximize precision for both vertical and horizontal subjects.