Product Details
Sony A65 Black Digital SLR Camera With 18-55mm Lens, Model SLTA65VK
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
first OLED electronic viewfinder.
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 first 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 after
first frame)
- World’s first OLED viewfinder
There’s never been anything quite like the Tru-Finder™ OLED electronic
viewfinder. For size, speed and brightness even after 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 Movies. This is the world’s first DSLR to offer
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 offers smaller files 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. 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 often 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 Viewfinder for composing
shots in Live View. Both provide a what-you-see-is-what-you-get preview of
white balance, focus, depth of field, 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 specified 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
Experience incredible low-light shooting without a flash. 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 film. 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 left-eye images
that make landscapes come alive on your 3D television. Records both JPEG and
MPO file 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 effects of the aperture, shutter and
DRO settings on the depth of field, 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 flush 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
reflections, 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 eye-level viewfinder
- ISO 16000 sensitivity
Incredibly clear low-light pictures without sacrificing detail, made possible
by the low-noise Exmor™ APS HD CMOS image sensor and refined BIONZ®
image processor
- AUTO+ (Advanced Auto) mode
Get cleaner, more dynamic pictures and fewer missed shots. Unifies and simplifies
Sony intelligent technologies. The camera automatically recognizes the correct
scene mode
- Graphic Display
Clarifies the relationship between aperture and shutter speed, as well as
the effect 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 five operating levels and Off
- 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. 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 remote
- Up to 560 Shots of battery life
Take up to 560 shots on a single charge with Sony® Stamina™ battery
power. Sony's InfoLITHIUM® battery system enables you to see the percent
of power remaining, so you can keep shooting in confidence
- P/A/S/M exposure modes
The camera offers 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 refine your skills, build your confidence 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 filter
helps repel dust. Then vibration automatically dislodges dust from the sensor
- Built-in Flash (GN12)
To help you shoot more effectively, the camera includes a built-in flash (Guide
Number 12) that can also trigger a wireless accessory flash (sold separately).
The integrated hot shoe enables you to expand your lighting options with a
range of accessory flashes (sold separately)
- Slot for two media types
For cost-effective, 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 difference 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 Effect 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), Soft High-key, High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera, Soft 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 flash 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
Specifications:
Camera
- Lens Compatibility: Sony A-mount lens
- Camera Type: Sony A-mount interchangeable lens digital camera
Imaging Sensor
- Imaging Sensor: Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor (23.5 X 15.6mm)
- Processor: BIONZ™ image processor
- Anti Dust: Charge protection coating on Low-Pass Filter and electromagnetic
vibration mechanism
- Pixel Gross: Approx. 24.7 megapixels
- Effective Picture Resolution: Approx. 24.3 megapixels
- Focal Length Conversion Factor: 1.5x
- Color Filter System: RGB primary color filters
Recording
- Media Type: Memory Stick PRO Duo™/Pro-HG Duo™ media; SD,
SDHC and SDXC memory card
- Color Space: sRGB, AdobeRGB
- Still Image Mode: JPEG (Standard, Fine), RAW, RAW+JPEG
- Still Image Size 16:9: L size: 6000 x 3376 (20M) M size: 4240 x 2400
(10M) S size: 3008 x1688 (5.1M)
- Still Image Size 3:2: L size: 6000 x 4000 (24M) M size: 4240 x 2832
(12M) S size: 3008 x 2000 (6M)
- Panorama Still Image Size: Horizontal Wide: 12,416 x 1,856 (23M)
Horizontal Std.: 8,192 x 1,856 (15M) Vertical Wide: 2,160 x 5,536 (12M) Vertical
Std.: 2,160 x 3,872 (8.4M) 3D Sweep Panorama: Horizontal Wide: 7152 X 1080
(7.7M) Horizontal Std.: 4912 X 1080 (5.3M) 16:9: 1920 X 1080 (2.1M)
- Video Format: AVCHD / MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC (H.264))
- Video Mode: AVCHD: PS - 1920 x 1080/60p@28Mbps FX - 1920 x 1080/60i@24Mbps
FH - 1920 x 1080/60i@17Mbps FX - 1920 x 1080/24p@24Mbps FH - 1920 x 1080/24p@17Mbps
MP4: HD - 1440 x 1080/ 30p@12Mbps VGA - 640 x 480/ 30p@3Mbps
- Video Signal: NTSC color, EIA standards
- Audio Format: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC
- Microphone/Speaker: Built-in Stereo Microphone
- Still Image File Format: JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver.2.3, MPF Baseline
compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3format), 3D MPO (MPF Extended compliant)
Optics/Lens
- Lens Type: A-mount 18-55mm zoom lens
- Lens Mount Type: Sony A-mount
- Aperture (Max.): f/3.5 - 5.6
- Aperture (Min.): f/22 - 36
- Focal Length (35mm equivalent): APS-C 35mm eqv. 27mm to 82.5mm
- Filter Diameter: 55mm
- Lens Groups-Elements: 8 elements, 7 groups
- Minimum Focus Distance: 0.82ft (0.25m)
- Aperture Blade: 7 blades (Circular aperture)
- Aspheric Elements: 2
Viewfinder
- Type: 0.50" XGA OLED EVF (Electronic viewfinder) (2,359k dots)
- Diopter Adjustment: -4.0m-1 to +3.0m-1
- Field of View: 100%
- Magnification: 1.09x (with 50mm lens at infinity, -1m-1 )
LCD Display
- LCD Type: 3.0” TFT Xtra Fine™ LCD (921,600 pixels) w/TruBlack™
technology
- Angle Adjustment: Tilt angle: Down: Approx. 180 degrees Rotation
angle:180 degrees counterclockwise and 90 degrees clockwise
- Brightness Control: Auto, Manual (5 steps between -2 to +2)
- Coverage: 100%
- Live View: Continuous Live View (LCD/EVF Auto, selectable)
- Real-time image adjustment display: Yes(On/Off)
- Histogram: Yes (On/off)
- Grid Display: Yes (On/off)
- Customization: Grid, Histogram display, Digital Level Gauge, Grid
Line, Magnified display for playback
Focus Control
- Focus System: TTL phase detection AF (CCD line sensors)
- Focus Points: 15 points (3 points cross type)
- AF Modes: Single-shot AF(AF-S), Continuous AF(AF-C), Automatic AF(AF-A)
selectable, Manual Focus
- Focus Area: Wide (auto,15 points)/Zone/Spot/Local selectable
- Focus Sensitivity: EV -1 to 18 EV (at ISO100 equivalent, with F2.8
lens attached)
- Focus Features: Predictive control(AF-A, AF-C), Focus Lock, Eye-start
AF
- AF Illuminator: Built-in LED, Range: approx. 3' - 15' (1m-5m)
Exposure System
- Metering: Advanced 1200-zone evaluative metering
- Metering Modes: Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
- Metering Sensitivity: -2EV to 17EV (at ISO 100 equivalent w/ f/1.4
lens)
- Exposure Compensation: +/-3.0EV(1/3EV steps)
- Exposure Settings: AUTO,AUTO Advanced (AUTO+), Scene Selection (SCN),
Sweep Panorama, 3D Sweep Panorama (3D), Continuous Advance Priority AE (10fps),
Movie, Programmed AE (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed priority (S),
Manual (M)
- Scene Mode(s): Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports action, Sunset,
Night portrait, Night View, Handheld Twilight
- Picture Effect(s): 11 types (15 variations): Posterization (Color,
B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R,G,B,Y), High Contrast Monochrome,
Toy Camera, Soft High-key, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome,
Miniature
- D-Range Optimizer: Yes: (Auto, Level, Off)
- Auto Exposure Lock: Yes (AE Lock button)
- Color Temperature: 2500 - 9900 k with 15-step each Magenta/Green
compensation (G7 to M7), Amber/Blue (A7 to B7)
- Creative Style: Standard, Vivid, Portrait , Landscape, Sunset, Black
& White, (Contrast (-3 to +3steps), Saturation(-3 to +3steps), Sharpness(-3
to +3steps))
- Exposure Bracketing: Bracket: Cont./Bracket: Single, /1/3EV, 2/3EV
increments, 3 frames
- ISO: Auto (ISO 100-1600); Selectable ISO100 - 16000 equivalent
- Noise Reduction: Long Exposure NR: (On/Off, available at shutter
speeds longer than 1 second) High ISO NR: (High/Normal/Low)
- White Balance Mode: Auto,Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent
(Warm White, Cool White, Day White) , Flash, Setting the color temperature,
Color Filter, Custom
Drive System
- Burst Buffer: JPEG Standard (18 shots) JPEG Fine (17 shots) RAW (13
shots) RAW+JPEG (11 shots)
- Continuous Shooting Speed: Continuous (Hi: up to 8fps,Low: up to
3fps) Continuous Priority AE (10fps)
- Drive Mode: Single-shot, Continuous shooting (Hi/Lo selectable),
Self-timer (10/2 sec delay selectable), Bracket (Continuous/Single/WB), Remote
commander (RMT-DSLR1 Sold Separately)
- Self-timer: 2-sec. or 10-sec. delay,
- Shutter Speeds: 1/4000 to 30 seconds, bulb
- Shutter Type: Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane
shutter
Flash
- Flash Compensation: ±2.0EV(1/3EV steps)
- Flash Coverage: FOV coverage up to 18 mm (in the focal length)
- Recycling Time: Approx. 3 sec.
- Flash Bracketing: 0.3/0.7EV steps, 3 frames
- Flash Metering System: ADI flash / Pre-flash TTL
- Flash Modes: Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Hi-speed sync.,
Red-eye reduction (on/off selectable for Autoflash and fill-flash mode), Wireless,
Off
- Flash Type: Built-in, Pop-up Auto
- Guide Number: 10 (in meters at ISO100)
Advanced
- Auto High Dynamic Range: Yes, (Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure
difference Level (1-6 EV at 1.0 EV step), off)
- Embedded GPS: Yes
- Sweep Panorama: Horizontal (Wide/Standard), Vertical, and 3D Panorama
- Face Detection: On/On (Regist. Faces)/Off
- Smile Shutter™ technology: Smile shutter (selectable from 3
steps)
- Image Stabilization: SteadyShot INSIDE in-body image stabilization
Interface
- Accessory Shoe: Yes (Alpha)
- BRAVIA® Sync™: Yes, via HDMI with compatible BRAVIA HDTV
- DVDirect: Yes, via USB
- HD Output: HDMI (TypeC mini)
- Memory Card Slot: Dual compatibility slot: Memory Stick PRO Duo™/Pro-HG
Duo™/PRO-HG HX Duo™ media - SD, SDHC and SDXC memory card
- PhotoTV HD: Yes, with BRAVIA Sync™ enabled HDTV and HDMI®
cable
- USB Port(s): USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage, MTP)
Power
- Battery Type: InfoLITHIUM® NP-FM500H (7.2V)
- Number of Still Images: Approx. 510 images with viewfinder, 560 images
with LCD monitor (CIPA standard)
Software
- Supplied Software: PMB (Picture Motion Browser) v5.2; Image Data
Converter SR v3.2; Image Data Lightbox SR v2.2
- Operating System Compatibility: Windows XP SP3 (32-bit), Windows
Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1; Mac OS X (v10.3-v10.6), PMB is not compatible with
Mac OS. Camera (via USB), Image Data Converter, and Image Data Lightbox software
are compatible with Mac OS
Approximate Dimensions:
- Height: 3-7/8"
- Width: 5-1/4"
- Depth: 3-1/4"
Approximate Weight:
- Unit: 1 lbs 3.1 oz
- Shipping: 4 lbs
Warranty Information:
- Manufacturer Warranty (authorized online retailer): One Year Parts
and Labor
Footnotes:
- Requires 3D HDTV, HDMI cable (at least 10.2 Gbps) and active 3D glasses
sold sep
- Among interchangeable lens cameras with APS-C size sensors as of August
2011
- Among DSLRs
- Records in 29 minute segments
- Requires HDTV and HDMI® cable sold sep
- Compatible with BRAVIA® Sync or Theatre Sync™ HDTVs connected via
HDMI®
- Actual performance varies based on settings, environmental conditions, and
usage. Battery capacity decreases over time and use
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