Features of the Sony Alpha A65 SLT

• 24.3 effective megapixels - Ultra-high resolution Exmor™ APS HD CMOS Sensor plus 2-step noise reduction for flawless, low noise still images and HD video


• Revised BIONZ processor - Enhanced processing engine handles enormous amounts of sensor data to allow very high-speed shooting of superb, low-noise images


• Translucent Mirror Technology - Replaces DSLR moving mirror with fixed translucent mirror: enables ultra-fast shooting with speedy, accurate phase detection AF


• Class-leading shutter lag time - Ultra-fast shutter lag of just 50msec rivals the performance of high-end professional cameras: ideal for high-speed action shots


• Ultra high-speed continuous shooting - Capture fast-moving action at up to 10fps with Full-time Continuous Autofocus for razor-sharp tracking of moving subjects


• Quick AF Full HD movie - Shoot 1920x1080 video with full-time AF tracking of moving subjects: now with 24p/50p progressive shooting for cinematic results


• Creative Full HD movie functions - Manual focus allows beautiful defocus effects (bokeh) during HD video shooting; PASM exposure modes offer total creative control


• Advanced Quick AF Live View - Real-time full-resolution image display from main sensor on LCD or in viewfinder with fast, accurate phase-detection autofocus


• Object Tracking AF - Keeps faces or other selected objects in sharp focus, even if the target is obscured momentarily by another passing object


• Sweep Panorama with 3D Sweep Panorama - Press the shutter and sweep the camera to capture extra-wide panoramic images: also capture 3D panoramas to view on 3D TV


• Wide sensitivity range from ISO 100-16000 - High maximum sensitivity allows natural, low-noise images, even in low light: expansion mode extends sensitivity down to ISO 50


• 15-point phase-detection AF system - With 3 cross sensors for accurate, non-stop autofocusing - effective with Viewfinder or live view on LCD


• Adjustable 7.5 cm (3.0") Xtra Fine LCD - 2-way adjustable high resolution (921k dot) widescreen LCD: with TruBlack technology for superb detail and contrast


• XGA OLED TruFinder™ - Precision electronic viewfinder with 2.36 million dot resolution, high contrast and 100% frame coverage for precision framing, manual focus and shot review


• High-resolution information display - Select from a choice of digital leveling gauge, shooting parameters, grid lines and graphic exposure display options


• Smart Teleconverter - Digitally zooms centre portion of image for high-resolution 12 megapixel images with 1.4x or 2x magnification


• Shot Result Preview - Touch a button to preview effects of adjusting aperture, shutter and DRO settings on depth of field, motion blur and dynamic range


• AUTO+ Mode - Automatically analyses scene and shooting conditions, adjusting camera parameters for excellent results with any scene


• Face Detection with Face Registration - Recognises up to 8 faces in a scene, optimising optimum exposure, white balance, flash and other settings for beautiful portraits


• Smile Shutter - Automatically fires shutter when subject smiles with an adjustable smile detection sensitivity


• Picture Effect Modes - Produce impressive creative effects with no PC needed - including Posterise, Partial Colour, HDR Painting, Soft Focus, Miniature


• Enhanced HDR Auto - Automatically merges three successive exposures to create a single image with an effective dynamic range even wider than film


• Multi-Frame Noise Reduction - Automatically combines a burst of six exposures to create a single ultra-low noise image


• Handheld Twilight Mode - Automatically combines a burst of six exposures to create a single image with supressed blur and reduced noise in low light


• GPS for easy geotagging - Automatically tags images with location information: enjoy map views with PMB software or on BRAVIA TV with Photo Map function


• Creative Styles - 6 selectable image finishing options to suit range of shooting situations - can be customised for even greater creative control


• D-Range Optimiser - Analyses image in real time, adjusting brightness and contrast for more natural, evenly exposed backlit scenes


• Versatile drive modes - Drive modes include Continuous advance, Self-timer, exposure bracketing and White balance bracketing


• Customisable buttons - AEL, ISO, and AF/MF buttons can be reassigned for quick access to a choice of 24 functions


• SteadyShot INSIDE - In-body image stabilisation offers 2.5-4.0 steps anti-shake performance with A-mount lenses by Sony or Konica Minolta


• Shading and aberration compensation - Intelligently corrects vignetting (peripheral shading), lateral chromatic aberration and distortion for each A-mount lens


• Dual anti-dust system - Reduces build-up of dust on sensor during lens exchange