SONY SLT-A57K Digital SLR Camera with 18-55 mm Zoom Lens

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  • 16.1 megapixels
  • Sensor size and type: 23.5 x 15.6 mm APS-C CMOS
  • HD video: Full HD 1080p
  • ISO Speed Range: 100-3200

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The Sony SLT-A57K Digital SLR Camera with 18-55 mm Zoom Lens is packed with the features and technology to hoist your photography to the next level.

Precision photography


The Sony SLR is packing an impressive 16.1 megapixel resolution that's combined with a hi-res Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor to achieve beautifully detailed, low noise images.

There's also a BIONZ processor engine that allows for high-speed shooting and further noise reduction. Equipped with the Translucent Mirror Technology the SLTA57K camera achieves ultra-fast shooting with precision.

Your photography will know no bounds with the high-speed continuous shooting - capture that fast moving subject at up to 12fps with continuous autofocus for delightful results.

The wide sensitivity range (ISO 100-16000) shoots natural photos in low light and the SteadyShot stabiliser delivers impressive anti-shake performance.

Capture creatively


There are plenty of creative features to capture your composition. The sweep panorama with 3D sweep captures stunning, extra wide panoramic images of your surroundings.

With Face Detection, Smile Shutter and Intelligent Auto modes you can shoot with ease, with these modes sharpening focus and delivering excellent results every time.

You can take full manual control of your images and give them your own creative touch, adjust the aperture, shutter and depth of field for a portfolio-worthy photograph.

Camera convenience


With the Sony SLT-A57K you can capture your moments as a Full HD movie and manually focus for a cinematic feel. Link directly to an HDTV via the HDMI port and enjoy your videos.

For a quicker review of images and video, the 3” Xtra Fine LCD monitor displays and frames your images in sharp detail and contrast.

Amongst other pragmatic photography features, the customisable buttons, dual anti-dust system and shading and aberration compensation work to enhance even the most hastily taken picture.

Preserve those memories

It is important to have the right memory card for your camera. The memory card will determine how fast an image is saved and how fast an image is uploaded.

If you're shooting high definition videos along with high resolution images then it's best to invest in a high performance memory card. A high performance memory card will get the best out of your photography, ensuring the best continuous shooting speed and high quality data capture.

What's more, we range a variety of camera cases that will protect and help keep your gear organised on photography journeys.

Bolstered with creativity, technology, power and much more the Sony SLT-A57K Digital SLR Camera with 18-55 mm Zoom Lens delivers a perfect picture performance.

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Type
Type Entry-level Digital SLR
Sensor
Resolution 16.1 megapixels
Type CMOS
Size 23.5 x 15.6 mm
Format 3:2
ISO positions ISO 100-16000 equivalent, AUTO (ISO 100-3200)
Cleaning Anti-dust system Charge protection coating on Low-Pass Filter and Image Sensor-Shift mechanism
Image stabiliser SteadyShot Inside
Lens
Focal length 16 mm
Focusing Auto
Viewfinder
Type Electonic & LiveView
Screen LCD Monitor, Xtra Fine, 7.5 cm (3.0 type) TFT drive with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder features SVGA 1.2 cm (0.46 type) electronic viewfinder (color), Xtra Fine
Shutter
Speed 1/4000 - 30 and bulb
Burst mode Yes
Self-timer 10 seconds and 2 seconds
Settings
Exposure modes iAUTO, Flash Off, Superior Auto, Scene Selection, Sweep Panorama, 3D Sweep Panorama, Continuous Advance Priority AE, Movie, Programmed AE (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed priority (S), Manual (M)
Effects 11 modes (15 effects): 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
White balance Auto / Daylight/ Shade/ Cloudy/ Incandescent/ Fluorescent / Flash / Custom
Video
Video mode Yes, with sound
TV output HDMI
Memory
Photo file formats JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.3, MPF Baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format), 3D MPO(MPF Extended compliant)
Maximum photo resolution 4912 x 3264
Video file formats AVCHD 2.0 (Progressive) / MP4
Maximum video resolution Full HD 1920 x 1080p
Audio file formats Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC
Memory card Memory Stick PRO Duo™, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™, SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card
Flash
Guide number / Flash range 10 (in metres at ISO 100)
Hot-shoe adapter for external flash Yes
Connections
Interface HDMI, USB 2.0
Pictbridge / direct printing No
Wireless function No
Other
Battery life Approx. 550 shots with viewfinder and 590 shots with LCD monitor (CIPA standard)
Other functions Auto Portrait Framing, Face Detection (up to 8 faces detectable automatically), Face Registration, Face Selection, Smile Shutter (selectable from 3 steps), In-Camera Guide, Custom Function
Accessories supplied A57 Body, SAL
Software supplied PlayMemories Home
Dimensions 97.5 x 132.1 x 80.7 mm (L x W x D)
Weight 539 g
Manufacturer’s guarantee 2 years

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SLT-A57K Digital SLR Camera with 18-55 mm Zoom Lens + 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Telephoto Zoom Lens - for Sony
  • SONY SLT-A57K Digital SLR Camera with 18-55 mm Zoom Lens

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    • 16.1 megapixels
    • Sensor size and type: 23.5 x 15.6 mm APS-C CMOS
    • HD video: Full HD 1080p
    • ISO Speed Range: 100-3200
    • Screen type: 3” LCD screen

    The Sony SLT-A57K Digital SLR Camera with 18-55 mm Zoom Lens is packed with the features and technology to hoist your photography to the next level.

    Precision photography

    The Sony SLR is packing an impressive 16.1 megapixel resolution that's combined with a hi-res Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor to achieve beautifully detailed, low noise images.

    There's also a...

  • SIGMA 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Telephoto Zoom Lens - for Sony

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    • Auto & Manual focus
    • Compatible with Sony

    The high performance Sigma 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Telephoto Zoom Lens is an ideal DSLR lens for shooting stunning nature, sports and portrait photos.

    Lens construction

    With special low dispersion glass the lens counteracts chromatic aberration. The lens is built with multilayer lens coating that works to reduce lens flare and ghosting, ensuring the optimum colour...

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Main product was £499.99, now £439.99. Separate selling price £589.98
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