Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 - Just for Professionals!
Introduction:
Bearing an uncanny resemblance to A-500, Sony Alpha DSLR-A550, the camera with interchangeable lenses has entered the digital arena with enhanced features that makes it the forerunner of the competition. The camera supports SD/SDHC/ Memory Stick Pro Duo media memory cards for extended storage option.
Features:
In Sony Alpha DSLR-A550, the Quick AF Live View has been embedded with two distinct technologies: Smile Shutter & Face Detection to weave magic that will be beautifully reflected in each and every picture that is shot with this camera. The beauty of this feature is that, once the camera capture’s the subject’s face adjustments related to white balance, exposure etc will be made instantly thus rendering flawless picture which will remain with you forever. With Smile shutter feature, you need not miss out capturing the precious smiles of your little one again.
Pros:
• A deadly combination of BIONZ image processor and CMOS image sensor of 14.2 megapixels resolution adorns this camera to deliver high quality pictures to the user.
• For shooting action photography and adventurous sports, this camera has a special Speed Priority mode that allows you to shoot 7 frames per second at lightning speed. The faster shutter speed translates to speed shooting which goes unregistered by a naked eye.
• The camera comes packed with a powerful 3” TFT LCD of 921,600 pixels resolution for easy composition and playback of images. The Anti-dust feature keeps the lens cleaning by wiping the dust off it constantly.
Cons:
• The camera does not have an option to shoot movies.
• The field of view offered by the viewfinder amounts up to 90% alone.
• The camera does not offer proper grip to the user.
• Chromatic aberration is evident in the resulting images.
Pricing Range: Get a grip on speed photography by buying this camera for just $700 - $1049. Available in Black!
Final Verdict: Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 is a heavy camera both in terms of features and weight as well. The camera comes equipped with a tripod mount and all other attractive features that have made it compete with other SLRs in the market. The absence of a movie mode leaves a void in this camera which other features fail to fill in.