Sony Alpha A57 Focuses on the DSLR Sweet Spot

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Priced for competing with Nikon D5100 and Canon EOS Rebel T3i, the translucent mirror A57 of Sony will provide impressive video options and will shoot quickly. The company has revealed its newest translucent mirror DSLR-style camera that will replace Alpha SLT-A55. The APS-C sensored, 16-megapixel Alpha A57 is designed and engineered for competing with two famous midrange DSLR models, Nikon D5100 and Canon EOS Rebel T3i. As compared to pellicle/translucent mirror DSLR and conventional DSLR cameras like Canon Pellix from ’60s, this SLT system uses fixed internal reflex mirror for driving continuous phase detection autofocus system instead of optical viewfinder.

The Alpha A57 offers full manual exposure controls in two modes, offering auto exposure adjustments and continuous phase detection autofocus, while shooting in both video mode and burst mode. Its price, video options and fast burst mode all add up for creating an enticing camera option for budget minded videographers and sports shooters. Due in April, it has body based image stabilization and will be available for the price of $800 as a kit with 18-55mm zoom lens and $700 for body only.