Movie & photo review that understands 12 consecutive shots of Sony 'α57' and usability of Bali Angle LCD

"Translucent mirror technology"With a proprietary transmission mirror mechanism called, we achieved high-speed, high-precision phase difference detection AF by always sending light to CMOS sensor and AF sensor, without mirror up / down performed by a typical single lens reflex camera Sony's "Α 57". While equipped with a CMOS sensor (APS-C size) with about 16.1 million effective pixels, it is a high-performance model that supports even high-speed continuous shooting of up to 12 frames per second and movie shooting with full HD (1920 x 1080/60 p)Affordable price of 50,000 yen range(The price of the zoom lens kit at the time of article creation), so I decided to borrow some actual equipment and try to touch them.

◆ Check the appearance

In addition to the main unit, the zoom lens kit includes a zoom lens, charger, strap, USB cable, etc. of "DT 18-55 mm F 3.5-5.6 SAM".


The main body size is 132.1 × width 97.5 × depth 80.7 mm.


When I grasp it with the hand of an adult man, it feels as follows.



Removing the lens ... ....


Translucent mirror that looks inside. It is not necessary to jump up to deliver light to the image pickup device, and at the same time, light can be delivered to the AF sensor at the same time so that high-speed focusing is possible.


Including batteries and SD cards weigh about 827 grams.


Even if adding the lens cap and charging equipment to the above contents, it is less than 1 km. Even when carrying around with a trip, the burden is less weight.


In addition to the mode dial, there are a microphone, an auto lock accessory shoe, a finder / liquid crystal monitor changeover button, an ISO button, an exposure compensation button, a power switch, a shutter button at the top.


The mode dial is a stiff turning comfort which is "tight", and it seems that it will not move erroneously when carried around.


Battery cover and tripod screw hole on the bottom. Since the screw hole is made of metal, it is hard to wear even when used repeatedly.


About 590 still images can be taken using the rear display if fully charged. The movie can take about 180 minutes of continuous shooting.


The included charger can be used directly by plugging it into an outlet.


The front is like this.


You can see the "α" logo on the side facing left when shooting.


Terminals include remote, microphone, HDMI, mini USB, DC IN.


Since the focus mode switch is mounted on the main unit, you can turn the auto focus off and focus manually.


Pressing the flash popup button ... ....


Built-in flash comes up "Pakkatsu".


On the back is equipped with menu button, MOVIE button, AE lock button, AV button, zoom button, function button, control button, execute button, delete button, play button. It also has an EVF (electronic viewfinder) with 1.44 million pixels and 100% field of view.


When opening the display it looks like the following.


Since the liquid crystal monitor is movable and movable with a variable angle tilt, it rotates about 180 degrees vertically and 270 degrees horizontally, so you can set the composition firmly even if you hold the camera overhead.


It can also be used at low angle.


Please check the following movie to see how the display actually moves.

Sony 'α57' Bali Angle Liquid Crystal Moved Kurukuru - YouTube


By pressing the button at the top right of the display, you can start movie shooting in one shot.


There is a card slot on the side which becomes right when shooting.


It supports not only Memory Stick PRO Duo but also SDXC Memory Card.


Dent is attached to the grip part, and it can stably stay.


It is possible to turn on and off the power quickly as it can be done by the shoe side of the shutter button.


It is one recommended for those who want to use high-speed continuous shooting with kids, pets, sports etc. and want to easily shoot movies and pictures with a single camera.

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