Sony Alpha DSLR-A580

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Sony announced on the side of attention-grabbing translucent mirror cameras, the A33 and A55, the introduction of the Sony A580 was probably stolen a little attention - and perhaps a little more " unfair, because compared to its predecessor, the A580 sports a few very useful changes.

The Sony A580 is a new 16.2 megapixel APS-C sensor, which is now HD Exmor APS based brand. (Compared to the A560, next to which is well known, the A580 is the sensor, the main difference.) Perhaps the most significant change between the old A550 and the A580, however, is a new system based on a 15-point AF sensor AF three-point background. Of the fifteen points in total can be directed to eleven years and four serve as points of support.

Also new for the A580 is Sony high definition video recording, which has quickly become a common feature between the entry-level SLR, and an absolute must for fans of the cameras. The Sony A580 can record movies in record time up to 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) resolution with stereo sound - either from a microphone or an external microphone jack with 3.5 mm. A550 smart teleconverter button, simply turn off the image when shooting at lower resolutions, the left button for a new film.

Sony also has some useful improvements to the A580 body design. Driving mode and ISO buttons have both approached the gate, in the simplest way to achieve change without changing the camera handle. There is also a new depth of field Preview button directly under the right side of the goal to fix it. The mode dial is drawing a "slightly larger, easier, and more shots from the scene to prevent accidental adjustments. The scene modes on the mode were combined into a single scene, at the same time brings order and the release of a new space for a pan.

Sweep Panorama in the Sony Cyber-shot and released NEX series cameras before, and now his debut in a DSLR. The function of 2D and 3D images will automatically number the A580 is panning across the scene, and then displays the result directly to the camera to create a single image. The A580 retains its predecessor Sony HDR automatic, in which the camera takes several pictures and puts them into an image of high dynamic range, but now increases the number of images 2-3, and the extent of possible effects , doubling step to create a total range of an EV 6 EV. ISO noise reduction is set and now offers a choice of car or weakness, instead of the previous positions high or normal. NR function multiple overlays six new images consecutive images in the camera to create a final exhibition with a two-stop improvement in signal to noise ratio.

The Sony A580 retains the display joint project A550, and the method of unusual view live, high school, working in low-resolution sensor inside the mirror so that the phase of Penta-in Live View Autofocus will be offered. The A550 is an alternative MF Check LV mode - which increases the level and makes the image sensor Live View mode on most other digital SLR - has been renamed, and greatly improved. It is now called Focus Check LV, and offers not only manual focus or AF phase with a brief interruption of the current view online, but now offers detection autofocus contrast.

Some other notable changes include the addition of a post of ISO 100, and simple updates to the Help function, and the menu system, a new play mode Sony-shift, which still divides and video content, the Support for the latest generation SDXC cards, PictBridge and distance.

The Sony Alpha A580 for delivery in November 2010. The price is about $ 800 body only and $ 900 when bundled with a kit with 18-55mm. Be sure to try our links to view current pricing.

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