The Sony DSLR-A550L is a remarkable digital SLR camera complete with a 14.2-megapixel CMOS sensor. The sensor, which is supported by a powerful BIONZ image processor, captures scenes more quickly, turning them into high-quality photos in an instant. Sensitivity goes all the way up to 12,800 ISO, which is great for where you can't use the flash, and the SteadyShot image stabiliser keeps your aim constant, no matter which lens you're using. Meanwhile, the DSLR-A550L 's incorporated dual dust-removal system protects the sensor as you change lenses, ensuring you get shots that are nothing short of perfect every time. You can preview work on the A550L 's 3-inch LCD screen, which you can tilt for added user-friendliness. Plus, the "Quick AF Live View" can track subject movement, altering your camera's settings accordingly, eliminating the focus delay found with other systems. This camera is also compatible with nearly all types of memory cards, expanding your shooting options, and it can take up approximately 950 shots on a single, full battery charge. And that's not all! The DSLR-A550L even works with Sony Alpha lenses and A-class bayonet-type lenses from Minolta and Konica-Minolta. This camera is supplied with an 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 zoom lens.

Type
Reflex for the general public
Resolution
14.2 megapixels
Type
CMOS
Size
23.5 x 15.6mm
Format
3:2
Crop factor
1.5x
ISO positions
Automatic, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800
Cleaning
Non-static coating and CCD shift mechanism
Image stabiliser
Mechanical
Focal length
18-55mm
Other: depending on lens used
35mm equivalent
27-82.5mm
Other: depending on lens used
Aperture
f / 3.5 - 5.6
Other: depending on lens used
Optical zoom
3.06x
Other: depending on lens used
Digital zoom
1.4x or 2x
Minimum distance
25cm
Other: depending on lens used
Normal distance
25cm
Other: depending on lens used
Focusing
Continuous, one shot, automatic and manual
Type
Optical and Live View
Screen
3" (7.6 cm)
Viewfinder features
Reflex optical viewfinder with 95% coverage and dioptre adjustment from -2.5 to +1

Swivel LCD screen with 921,600 dots and variable brightness
Speed
1/4000th to 30 sec
Burst mode
7 images/second
Self-timer
2 or 10 seconds
Exposure modes
Automatic, automatic programme, shutter priority, aperture priority, manual and scene selection
Effects
Standard, vibrant, portrait, landscape, sunset and black and white
White balance
Automatic, daylight, shade, overcast, incandescent, fluorescent, flash and custom
Video mode
No
TV output
HDMi socket
Photo file formats
JPEG, JPEG + RAW, RAW
Maximum photo resolution
4,592 x 3,056
Memory card
MemoryStick PRO Duo, Memory Stick Pro HG Duo, SD Card, SDHC Card
Internal memory
No
Built-in
Yes
Guide number / Flash range
12 (ISO 1000)
Hot-shoe adapter for external flash
Yes
Interface
High-speed USB 2.0
Pictbridge / direct printing
Yes
Wireless function
With wireless communication system (optional)
Power options
Rechargeable battery
Battery life
Approx. 950 shots with viewfinder, or 480 shots with Live View mode (CIPA standard)
Internal menus
English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish, Polish, Czech and Hungarian
Other functions
Smile and face detection
90-degree tilt screen
Dynamic HDR screen
Bravia Sync
Hard copy manuals supplied
Information available soon
Accessories supplied
Battery, charger, neck cord, USB cable, CD, cover for camera body and lens
Software supplied
PC Image Data Converter SR, Image Data Lightbox SR and Picture Motion Browser
Dimensions
Camera: 137 x 104 x 84mm
Lens: 69.5 x 69mm
Weight
Camera: 599g
Lens: 210g
NOTE: This product comes with five year's manufacturers guarantee.