Sony SLT-A77VM with 18-135mm Lens Review

June 12, 2012 Filed under Digital SLRs Posted by William A. Humphrey

Gadget Reviews – It’s now available the Sony SLT-A77VM DSLR Camera (aka. Sony A77) with 18-135mm Lens. Indeed, it’s a Sony A77 camera but having a 18-135mm Lens that gives the Sony SLT-A77VM better performance.

The Sony SLT-A77VM performs continuous shooting at full 24.3-megapixel resolution with uninterrupted auto focus, 19-point auto focus, uses Translucent Mirror Technology, has Live View with Phase Detection and OLED electronic viewfinder. The new Lens that are fitted to the Sony SLT-A77VM forces the camera to get f/3.5-5.6 zoom lens.

Sony SLT-A77VM Specs and Features

The impressive 24.3- megapixel sensor makes the Sony SLT-A77VM Camera captures incredibly-detailed and vibrant images with greatly reduced noise resulting clarity and richness.

Sony SLT-A77VM with 18-135mm Lens Review

The Sony SLT-A77VM Camera is the world’s fastest DSLR, thanks to the Sony’s Translucent Mirror Technology that allows you to shoot stills up to 12 fps at full 24.3-megapixel image resolution with continuous auto focus. The light captured is directed simultaneously to the image sensor and Phase Detection AF sensor for ultra-fast shooting. Therefore, the Sony SLT-A77VM Camera is the best choice for high-speed sports photography.

The Sony SLT-A77VM is built in strong but lightweight magnesium alloy body that has weather-resistant doors and controls.

The Sony SLT-A77VM also features Tru-Finder OLED electronic viewfinder that boasts ultra-high resolution at 2359K dots. While the motion blur is reduced to a minimum, you still can see the camera adjustments through the viewfinder in real time.

Sony SLT-A77VM Lens

Here is the details about the available 18-135mm Lens that are included:

Lens Type: Standard Zoom
Lens Mount Type: Sony A-mount
Aperture (Max.): f/3.5 – 6.3
Aperture (Min.): f/22 – 40
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) : APS: 27-300mm (35mm Equivalent: 18-200mm)
Filter Diameter: 62mm
Lens Groups-Elements: 13 groups, 15 elements
Minimum Focus Distance: 1′ 6″ (45cm)
Aperture Blade: 7 blades (Circular aperture)
Aspheric Elements: 3 aspheric
Distance Encoder: Yes
Distance Scale: Yes
Lens Weight: 14 oz. (405g)
Magnification: x 0.27

The Sony SLT-A77VM Camera is offered include the Sony Stamina battery power bundled with Sony’s InfoLITHIUM battery system to ensure the camera can keep up to 530 Shots on a single charge.

Sony SLT-A77VM Price and Availability

The Sony SLT-A77VM Camera with 18-135mm Lens is now available pre-order in Sony store with $1699.99 of price tag, $1,698.00 in Amazon, this DSLR will be released on June 27, 2012.
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