Product Details
Description:
Outstanding picture quality begins with the Sony alpha 550 DSLR camera. Featuring 14.2 megapixel resolution for incredible detail and gorgeous enlargements, the ?550 also has an Exmor CMOS image sensor and BIONZ image processor with chroma noise reduction to help achieve crystal clear photos with low noise all the way up to ISO 12800. Empower your photography with a different point of view thanks to a tiltable 3.0" LCD.
Quick Glance
Memory Type: Memory Stick PRO Duo, Secure Digital (SD) Card, Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Card
LCD Screen Size: 3 in
Camera Type: Digital SLR Camera
Megapixels: 14.2 Megapixel
Image Stabilization: Optical
Lens Mount: Sony A
Optical Zoom: 3.1
Weight: 21.12
Summary
Product Title: Sony alpha DSLR-A550 Black SLR Digital Camera Kit w/ 18-55mm Lens
Manufacturer: Sony
Power Score: 4.1 | 6 Reviews
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Product Reviews (6)
Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 (with 18-55mm lens)
THE GOOD: Generally above average performance for its class; excellent high ISO sensitivity profile relative to competitors; large, tilting LCD; fast Live View autofocus. THE BAD: Poor color accuracy; Live View provides only 90 percent coverage; awkward design for shooting via optical viewfinder; no video. THE BOTTOM LINE: If youre a Live View-oriented shooter who doesnt care about color...
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By cnet.com - Feb 8, 2010
Sony A550 Review
On the eve of Photokina and the usual avalanche of new photography products, we take an in-depth look at the Sony A550, currently the company's flagship mid-range digital SLR camera. Offering 14 megapixels. a high-resolution screen, 7fps burst shooting and one of the best Live View modes around, is the year-old Sony A550 already getting too long in the tooth? Read our expert Sony A550 review to...
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By photographyblog.com - Aug 20, 2010
DCRP Review: Sony Alpha DSLR-A550
All things considered, the Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 is a competent but not spectacular digital SLR. It takes nice-looking photos (especially if you shoot RAW), performs well, and offers features that will be familiar to point-and-shoot users. That said, it's rather pricey for what it offers, and enthusiasts may frown on the lack of custom functions, the small viewfinder, and the fairly strong noise...
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By DCResource - Feb 8, 2010
Best Waterproof Digital Camera with Resolution Atleast 14 Megapixel
Image is Good according to 10 Digital Camera experts. -- "perfect macro image"-alphamountworld.com -- "Printed results looked really good for the A550 overall (I printed up to 13x19 images) with plenty of detail at ISO 200 to satisfy this very picky print observer."-alphamountworld.com -- "very good quality images"-alphamountworld.com Read more to find expert opinions on more features like Video,...
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By reviewgist.com - Jan 21, 2010
Sony Alpha DSLR A550 review at Camera Labs
Sony’s Alpha DSLR-A550 may not have video recording, but becomes one of the fastest DSLRs in its class, not to mention one which delivers the most-rounded and usable Live View experience to date. The ability to capture fast action while framing with the screen sounds like a simple request, but it’s one which eludes the majority of DSLRs. Not so with the A550, and its cheaper sibling the A500,...
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By cameralabs.com - Dec 27, 2009