Sony DSLR-A550 14.2 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera - Body Only

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14.2MP CMOS / Tiltable 3.0" LCD / Live Views / SteadyShot® INSIDE / 9-point AF / Face Detection & Smile & Anti-Dust Technology / MS PRO Duo & SDHC
J&R Item # SON DSLRA550
Mfr. Part # DSLR-A550
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14.2MP CMOS / Tiltable 3.0" LCD / Live Views / SteadyShot® INSIDE / 9-point AF / Face Detection & Smile & Anti-Dust Technology / MS PRO Duo & SDHC

The Sony alpha DSLR-A550 is a camera designed for photo enthusiasts. These active shooters demand the utmost picture quality, super-fast response and maximum shooting versatility in a complete SLR system. Step up to the Sony alpha 550. Enjoy the spectacular imagery of 14.2 megapixels with ISO 12800 sensitivity. Experience the versatility of Quick Auto focus Live View or MF Check Live View on the tiltable 3.0" LCD screen. Discover the superb response of up to 7 FPS of continuous shooting.
  • Includes: BC-VM10 Battery Charger, NP-FM500H Rechargeable Battery, Power Cord, Shoulder strap, Body cap, Software CD-ROM, USB cable
  • Newly developed 14.2 MP CMOS sensor, new processor
  • Two types of Live View for unsurpassed versatility (Quick Auto Focus Live View & Manual Focus Check Live View)
  • Tiltable 3.0" LCD for high and low-angle shots
  • Dual media slots for Optional media cards
  • 9-point Auto Focus covers varied shooting situations
  • SteadyShot INSIDE in-camera image stabilization
  • Eye-Start Auto Focus for fast picture taking
  • Advanced Anti-Dust Technology keeps imager clean
  • Face Detection and Smile Shutter technology
  • Specifications
  • Effective Picture Resolution: Approx. 14.2 MP
  • Imaging Sensor: APS-C size Exmor CMOS sensor
  • Lens Mount Type: Sony alpha lens, Minolta and Konica Minolta AF lens
  • Monitor: 3" TFT Xtra Fine LCD (921,600 pixels)
  • Recording Media Type: Memory Stick® PRO Duo media, SD and SDHC memory card
  • Recording Mode: RAW, RAW+JPEG, JPEG Fine, JPEG Standard
  • Viewfinder: Fixed eye-level, penta-Dach-mirror
  • File Size: Up to 4592 x 2576 (16:9, 12M); 4592 x 3056 (3:2, 14M)
  • Flash: Auto Pop-up and accessory shoe
  • Interfaces: USB 2.0
  • Power: Li-ion rechargeable battery NP-FM500H
  • Dimensions (Approx.): 5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3" (137 X 104 X 84mm)
  • Weight (Approx.): 1 lbs 3 oz (597g)
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    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
    Lens Not Included
    Megapixels 14
    Storage Media Type Memory Stick Pro Duo / SDHC
    Electronic Flash Built-in
    LCD Viewer 3 Inch
    Optical Viewfinder Yes
    Optical Zoom 3x
    Still Picture Capture Yes
    Anti Shake Mode Yes
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    J&R Item # SON DSLRA550 SON DSLRA700K SON DSLRA380Y CAN EOS50DBODY OLM E-P1KIT2
    Lens Not Included Included Zoom Lens Not Included Not Included
    Megapixels 14 12.0 14 15 12.3
    Storage Media Type Memory Stick Pro Duo / SDHC CompactFlash / MemoryStick Pro Memory Stick Pro DUO Compact Flash Secure Digital (SD)
    Electronic Flash Built-in Built-in Built-in Built-in -
    LCD Viewer 3 Inch 3 Inch 2.7 Inch 3 Inch 3 Inch
    Optical Viewfinder Yes Yes - Yes Yes
    Optical Zoom 3x 4x - - -
    Still Picture Capture Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
    Anti Shake Mode Yes Yes - - Yes
    Compatible with Windows PC - Yes - Yes -
    Self Timer - Yes - Yes -
    Compatible with Macintosh - Yes - Yes -
    PictBridge - - - Compatible -
    Sound - - - Yes -
    Video Movie Capture - - - - 1280x720
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