Sony has unveiled its latest SLT camera, the A37. A mid-ranger in its DSLR-esque series of translucent mirror models, it features a hi-res electronic viewfinder much like the lovely example on the A57, plus the ability to shoot at a scorching 7fps in burst mode.
It’ll also capture full HD video and boasts a 100-16000 ISO range, and like all Sony SLTs comes with in-body image stabilisation.
Sony also unveiled a new 18-135mm “travel zoom” lens, offering a greater zoom range (approximately 8x) than the average kit lens. Both this and the SLT-A37 will be on sale at the end of May, with prices starting at $699 for a single lens kit. Full specifications below:
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Features
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SLT-A37
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Type
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Interchangeable lens digital camera with Translucent Mirror Technology
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Lens Compatibility
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A-mount lens system. Operation also confirmed with Minolta and Konica Minolta AF lenses
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Image Sensor
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APS-C type (23.5 x15.6 mm) Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor with 16.1 effective megapixels
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Processor
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BIONZ image processor
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ISO Sensitivity Range
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ISO 100 – 16000 (still images)
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HD movie record
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Full HD AVCHD 1920 x 1080 50i*/25p; MP4 1440 x 1080 25fps
*25fps image sensor output
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Electronic Viewfinder
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TruFinder electronic viewfinder with approx. 1,440k dots effective resolution (max.) and 100% coverage
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LCD
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6.7 cm (2.7") Clear Photo LCD with 230k dot resolution; tilts up or down
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Digital Zoom
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Clear Image Zoom: approx. 2x (still images)
Smart Zoom: approx. 1.4x/2x (still images)
Digital Zoom: approx. 4x (still images / movies)
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SteadyShot™ INSIDE
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YES
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Autofocus System
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TTL 15-point phase detection AF system with 3 cross sensors; Object Tracking AF
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Picture Effect
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11 types (15 variations): Posterization (Colour, B/W), Pop Colour, Retro Photo, Partial Colour (R,G,B,Y), High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera, Soft High-key, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome, Miniature
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Continuous Burst Shooting
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Up to 7 frames per second (Tele-zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE mode)
Up to 5.5 frames per second (full resolution)
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Battery life (still images)
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Approx. 450 shots (Viewfinder) / approx. 500 shots (LCD monitor) (CIPA measurement)
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Built-in Flash
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GN10 (in metres at ISO 100)
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Other features
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Auto Portrait Framing and Self-Portrait; Face Detection and Smile Shutter; Superior AUTO; Sweep Panorama (2D/3D); Auto HDR; DRO; Hand-held Twilight mode; Creative Styles
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Media
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Memory Stick PRO Duo / Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo; SD / SDHC / SDXC
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Dimensions (WxHxD)
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Approx. 124.4 mm × 92 mm × 84.7 mm (excluding protrusions)
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Weight
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Approx. 448g (body only)
Approx. 506g (with battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo)
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Supplied software
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PlayMemories Home; Image Data Convertor
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