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F2.8

F2.8

Unrivaled resolution, contrast and response

Camera technology takes a major leap 
forward with the introduction of the world’s 
first

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 OLED viewfinder. This extraordinary 

new XGA OLED Tru-Finder™ EVF displays 
your scene with incredible contrast, clarity 
and color accuracy. Since Translucent 
Mirror Technology creates the viewfinder 
image directly from the image sensor, you 
can view exactly what will appear in your 
photo, including defocusing effects that 
faithfully reflect your aperture settings. You 
can therefore perfect the background as 
well as your main subject when composing 
photos. Moreover, viewing is supremely 
easy in any type of lighting—a distinct 
advantage over optical viewfinders that are 
hard to view in the dark and LCD monitors 
that are difficult to view in bright sunlight. 
This viewing ease makes it much easier to 
concentrate on the scene.   

The backlight-free design of OLED 
technology delivers incredible contrast—
up to 10 times higher than conventional 
electronic viewfinders—that broadens 
the dynamic range. Accelerated OLED 
response also virtually eliminates both 
motion blur and residual images when 
tracking moving objects or displaying 
recorded movies. Slim unit dimensions gave 
Sony extra freedom to achieve advances 
like a wide 33.3° viewing angle, high 27 
mm eye-point and 100% frame coverage. 
A high-precision 2,369K dot resolution 
allows fine-adjustment of focus via Focus 
Magnifier, which enlarges part of the image 
so you can fine-tune the focus and then 
zoom out to capture the shot.

The world’s first

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 XGA OLED viewfinder 

for supreme comfort and ease

*   Among interchangeable-lens cameras with an  

APS-C sensor as of August 2011.

Focus Magnifier enlarges 
part of the image so you 
can fine-tune the focus.

The viewfinder can display 
the effects of your aperture, 
exposure, WB and other 
settings.

Graphic Display

Digital Level Gauge Display

Shooting Data Display

Histogram Display

Simple Display

Variable information display

The OLED viewfinder clearly displays 
detailed shooting information at high 
XGA resolution for quick and easy 
reading. You can display the data in your 
choice of five display modes (Shooting 
Data, Graphic, Digital Level Gauge, 
Histogram or Simple Display) by pressing 
the DISP button. The Digital Level Gauge 
indicates whether the camera is level in 
the horizontal and front-back directions. 
The Histogram displays the luminance 
distribution of pixels in the image, which 
can be adjusted through exposure 
compensation. And the Graphic Display 
shows the shutter speed and aperture 
value as graphs, while also clearly 
illustrating the exposure.

Do it all from the viewfinder

The viewfinder is so informative and easy 
to view that every step in the photographic 
process—including setting up shooting 
parameters and previewing their effects in 
real-time, framing your subject and fine-tuning 
the focus with the Enlargement feature, 
shooting photos and movies, and checking 
final results—can easily be handled from start 
to finish without removing your eye from the 
viewfinder. This is true even in bright outdoor 
lighting and during sports, portrait and macro 
photography. So you can fully concentrate on 
capturing spectacular images.

Smart Teleconverter provides a clear 

and precise enlarged image

This convenient alternative to zooming 
makes it easy to capture distant subjects 
while viewing the finder. Press the Smart 
Teleconverter button once to enjoy the 
equivalent of 1.4x magnification or twice 
for 2x magnification. When you’re pleased 
with the composition displayed on the 
high-resolution XGA OLED, press the 
shutter button to record the image at a 
minimum 12 megapixel resolution.

High visibility in bright and 

dark scenes

Since the viewfinder image is just as dim 
or bright as the actual scene, viewing is 
remarkably easy in any type of lighting—a 
genuine advantage over optical 
viewfinders that are difficult to view in dark 
settings and rear LCD monitors that are 
hard to view in bright settings.

Three grid displays

Whenever you desire assistance aligning 
the horizon or achieving a balanced 
composition, you can overlay one of three 
types of grids in the viewfinder. These include 
a 3x3 grid that follows the rule of thirds, a 
4x4 grid that includes two 45-degree lines 
passing through the center, and a 6x4 grid 
that simplifies the alignment of multiple 
visual elements.

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Summary of Contents for Alpha SLT-A77V

Page 1: ...Never miss the moment ...

Page 2: ...with an APS C sensor as of August 2011 The extraordinary new a77 empowers you to capture images that fully express your creative vision Through revolutionary Translucent Mirror Technology it breaks through traditional limitations to provide accelerated autofocusing and live viewing on a full time basis even when capturing 24 3 megapixel images during 12 fps continuous shooting and 60p video captur...

Page 3: ...70 400mm F4 5 6 G SSM SAL70400G 1 2000 sec F8 0 ISO 1250 Auto white balance ...

Page 4: ...DT 30mm F2 8 Macro SAM SAL30M28 1 200 sec F7 1 ISO 100 Daylight white balance ...

Page 5: ...DT 16 50mm F2 8 SSM SAL1650 1 250 sec F5 6 ISO 100 Manual white balance 4500K ...

Page 6: ...mpeting cameras that swing a mirror to either direct light toward the AF sensor or the image sensor one at a time the a77 continuously directs light to both sensors simultaneously via a stationary translucent mirror This breakthrough enables leading continuous shooting speed accelerated full time continuous phase detection autofocusing even while shooting HD movies and smooth uninterrupted live vi...

Page 7: ...th ISO 100 16000 expandable to ISO 50 Master virtually any lighting conditions with extremely high ISO sensitivity and wide ranging settings from 50 expanded to 16000 a range of eight 1 3 steps Capture the mood of a candlelit wedding ceremony with a high sensitivity setting the flow of a river with a low sensitivity setting and slow shutter speed or athletes competing indoors with a high sensitivi...

Page 8: ... reading You can display the data in your choice of five display modes Shooting Data Graphic Digital Level Gauge Histogram or Simple Display by pressing the DISP button The Digital Level Gauge indicates whether the camera is level in the horizontal and front back directions The Histogram displays the luminance distribution of pixels in the image which can be adjusted through exposure compensation ...

Page 9: ...e lenses you can exercise your cinematic creativity without worrying about difficult focusing problems Full manual movie shooting Full manual operation gives you the freedom and power to realize your creative vision Using manual focus and P A S M modes Program Aperture Priority Shutter Priority and Manual you can flexibly adjust background blur and manually control exposure to achieve desired brig...

Page 10: ...n arises you can easily recall and apply the settings to save time by turning the mode dial to the MR position Up to three sets of comprehensive shooting settings can be saved Convenient Xtra Fine LCD display with 3 way tilting Whether shooting horizontally or vertically you can easily tilt and swivel the new LCD monitor to the most natural possible viewing angle Even when using a tripod the 3 way...

Page 11: ...nd long lasting dependability has been achieved High density battery The InfoLITHIUM NP FM500H battery that comes with the a77 provides plenty of power for extended worry free shooting Compact and lightweight it recharges quickly and packs enough power for approximately up to 530 shots Precise indication of remaining power is displayed through a 5 level battery icon and a number that precisely rep...

Page 12: ...u may want to employ Since advanced algorithms automatically detect and correct any misalignment between the three exposures it s even possible to capture these remarkable images without using a tripod For enhanced creative control over a wide range of lighting situations you can set the Auto HDR exposure range to cover six steps from 1 EV to 6 EV Sweep Panorama Mode 3D Sweep Panorama Mode Capture...

Page 13: ...d choose the best one AEB lets you choose whether to vary the exposure values by 0 3 or 0 7 EV Both Exposure Compensation and AEB clearly display results on the screen for easy checking and help ensure that at least one of your shots is expertly exposed AUTO Auto Advanced mode This highly convenient mode adjusts camera settings automatically So you can simply point shoot and let the camera handle ...

Page 14: ...rive button WB White balance button Exposure button Power switch Shutter button ISO button Display panel illumination button Display panel Flash pop up button DC IN terminal REMOTE terminal Flash sync terminal Microphone jack HDMI terminal USB terminal Battery insertion slot Memory card insertion slot Vertical Control On Off switch 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 ...

Page 15: ... contribute to fast response by minimizing the need for lens changes and expand your range of shooting opportunities DT 16 50mm F2 8 SSM SAL1650 This large aperture zoom lens is available with the a77 kit SLT a77VQ providing both high performance and a practical focal range Highlights include a bright F2 8 aperture at all focal length settings from 16mm wide angle to 50mm telephoto Super Sonic Mot...

Page 16: ...ecomes naturally comfortable with this dedicated grip which includes a shutter button and other essential controls The grip can also house one or two Rechargeable Battery Packs NP FM500H sold separately for vastly increased battery life Dust and moisture resistance is the same high level as the camera body Wireless multi flash with flash ratio control Give your photos a professional studio look by...

Page 17: ... Remote Commander RMT DSLR1 Remote Commander Still Image Only RM L1AM LCD Protect Sheet PCK LS9AM Shoe Cap FA SHC1AM HDMI Cable DLC HEM15 20 30 Body Cap ALC B55 Rear Lens Cap ALC R55 Lens Hood Eyepiece Cup FDA EP12 Shotgun Microphone ECM CG50 Bracket VCT 55LH Stereo Microphone ECM ALST1 Macro Twin Flash Kit HVL MT24AM Flash HVL F43AM Flash HVL F20AM Memory stick PRO HG Duo HX Memory Stick PRO Duo ...

Page 18: ...ync speed 1 250 sec Electronic front curtain shutter Yes On Off SteadyShot image stabilization System For still images Image Sensor Shift mechanism For movies Electronic SteadyShot capability For still images Approx 2 5 4 5 EV decrease in shutter speed varies according to shooting conditions and lens used Flash Type Auto popup built in Guide No 12 in meters at ISO 100 Coverage Field of view covera...

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