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Alpha a68 DSLR Camera (Body Only)


From Sony | Model #: SOSLTA68

 

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Alpha a68 DSLR Camera (Body Only)

Product Description

Making entry-level more appealing is Sony's Alpha a68 DSLR Camera which offers many features found in bigger, pricier options, but in a compact and well-designed format. Key improvements to image quality come from the implementation of a 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS sensor and the BIONZ X processor, which combine their energies to produce highly detailed images at sensitivities up to ISO 25600 and at continuous rates up to 8 fps. Also, thanks to the use of Sony's Translucent Mirror Technology, continuous AF can be maintained during shooting and now with the 4D FOCUS system integrated into this model. This system is speedy and accurate, utilizing a wide array of 79 phase-detect AF points with 15 cross-type points that work at down to -2 EV.

Benefitting image quality is SteadyShot INSIDE, which offers a sensor-shift type image stabilization to limit the effects of camera shake. This in-body system also has the advantage of being compatible with all A-mount lenses as it doesn't have to rely on lens designs providing the IS. In addition to stills, the a68 offers Full HD 1080p video at 30 fps using the efficient XAVC S format at 50 Mbps for high quality filmmaking needs. Additionally, video has accurate and fast constant tracking AF through the use of the Translucent Mirror Technology.

The body design has received a major upgrade with the addition of a top display panel and a rear control wheel that make viewing and changing settings a much more intuitive process. Composing images has multiple options, including a 0.39" 1,440k-dot OLED Tru-Finder for real-time imaging with rich color and contrast. For a larger viewing area, the 2.7" 460.8k-dot rear LCD is available and can tilt up or down for working in unusual shooting positions.
Imaging
Lens Mount Sony Alpha/ Minolta
Camera Format APS-C / (1.5x Crop Factor)
Pixels Actual: 24.8 Megapixel
Effective: 24.2 Megapixel
Max Resolution 24 MP: 6000 x 4000
Aspect Ratio 3:2
Sensor Type / Size CMOS, 23.5 x 15.6 mm
File Formats Still Images: JPEG, RAW
Movies: AVCHD Ver. 2.0, MP4, XAVC S
Audio: AC3, Dolby Digital 2ch, Linear PCM
Bit Depth 14-Bit
Dust Reduction System Yes
Memory Card Type SD
SDHC
SDXC
Memory Stick PRO HG-Duo
Memory Stick Pro Duo
Memory Stick XC-HG Duo
Image Stabilization Sensor-Shift
Focus Control
Focus Type Autofocus
Focus Mode Automatic (A), Continuous-Servo AF (C), Single-servo AF (S)
Autofocus Points Phase Detection: 79 (15 Cross-Type)
Viewfinder/Display
Viewfinder Type Electronic
Viewfinder Size 0.39"
Viewfinder Pixel Count 1,440,000
Viewfinder Eye Point 26.5 mm
Viewfinder Coverage 100%
Viewfinder Magnification Approx. 0.88x
Diopter Adjustment -4 to +3 m
Display Screen 2.7" Rear Screen Tilting LCD (460,800)
Screen Coverage 100%
Exposure Control
ISO Sensitivity Auto, 100-25600
Shutter Type: Mechanical
Speed: 1/4000 - 30 Second 
Remote Control RMT-DSLR2 (Optional)
Metering Method Center-Weighted Average Metering, Multi-Zone Metering, Spot Metering
Exposure Modes Modes: Aperture Priority, Auto, Continuous Advance Priority AE, Manual, Memory Recall, Movie, Programmed Auto, Scene Selection, Shutter Priority, Sweep Panorama
Compensation: -5 EV to +5 EV (in 1/3 or 1/2 EV Steps)
Buffer/Continuous Shooting Up to 8 fps at 24 MP
White Balance Modes Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade
Flash
Flash Modes Auto
Fill-In
Hi-Speed Sync
Off
Rear Sync
Red-Eye Reduction
Slow Sync
Wireless
Built-in Flash Yes
Max Sync Speed 1 / 160 Second
Flash Compensation -3 EV to +3 EV (in 1/3 or 1/2 EV steps)
External Flash Connection Hot Shoe
AV Recording
Video Recording Yes, NTSC
File Size 1920 x 1080p (Full HD)
Video Format 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/29.97 fps (50 Mb/s XAVC S)
1920 x 1080i at 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps (AVCHD)
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/29.97 fps (MP4)
1440 x 1080 (MP4)
1280 x 720 (MP4)
640 x 480 (MP4)
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Frame Rate @ 1920 x 1080: 30 fps, 24 fps
ISO Sensitivity Auto, 100 - 12800
Focus Auto
Manual
Continuous Auto
Max Video Clip Length 1920 x 1080: 29 Minutes, 59 Seconds 
Audio Recording Built-In Mic: With Video (Stereo)
Optional External Mic: With Video (Stereo + Mono)
Performance
Self Timer 10 Seconds, 2 Seconds
Connectivity 1/8" Microphone, Multi Interface Terminal
Wi-Fi Capable No
Power
Battery 1 x NP-FM500H Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack, 7.2 VDC, 1650 mAh
AC Power Adapter AC-PW10AM (Optional)
Physical
Dimensions (W x H x D) 5.6 x 4.1 x 3.3" / 142.6 x 104.2 x 82.8 mm
Weight 1.53 lb / 696 g body only
Warranty Length