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Sony's Alpha SLT-A57Y is a 16-megapixel, mid-class interchangeable lens camera that's designed to appease users who want something relatively easy to use, yet also capable of capturing very clear and vibrant images. It's a camera that we grew to love t...
Image clarity, Quick performance, Good high ISO capability, Not hard to use...
Battery life not great, Some chromatic aberration...
The Sony Alpha SLT-A57Y is an interchangeable lens camera that's well worth considering. It's a camera that can capture wonderfully clear and vibrant images without you having to fiddle around with the settings too much. We think you can have a lot of fun...
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The Sony Alpha SLT-A57Y is an interchangeable lens camera that's well worth considering. It's a camera that can capture wonderfully clear and vibrant images without you having to fiddle around with the settings too much. We think you can have a lot of fun...
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Having grabbed our attention with the original mould-breaking Single Lens Translucent cameras ( SLT s) the Sony Alpha a55 and Sony Alpha a33, Sony has gone on to produce further high-performance models that are proving to be increasingly capable of taking...
Good build quality, Many controls and shortcuts, Versatile articulated LCD, Decent EVF, Range of exposure modes...
Menu not that clear, Some functions unavailable in some modes, No built, in GPS, High price...
In spite of a few handling quirks and an ageing menu system that could do with ironing out, the Sony Alpha a57 delivers an overall very favourable impression. With a strong feature set and the ability to deliver high quality images, this camera can certa...
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digitalversus.com Updated: 2013-04-12 09:14:14
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Out of the box, the Alpha 57 has its 'Auto Portrait Framing' function active. So when you take a picture of a face, the camera detects it and saves a second version of the photo you're taking, which is actually a vertical crop reframing the subject usi...
Good general responsiveness and burst mode (7.5 fps standard or 12 fps max.), Sensitivity settings managed very well up to 3200 ISO, 1080p HD video at up to 50 fps, stereo sound and effective autofocus, Builtin stabilisation...
Sequential display EVF can lead to rainbow effects, Certain plastics could feel more robust, Battery runs down more quickly than in 'genuine' SLR cameras, 1855 mm kit lens is of variable quality...
The Sony Alpha 57 is a pleasant-to-use camera that's easy to get the hang of while still being advanced enough to take more experienced users further. Picture quality is excellent, so long as the lens you're using is up to scratch, but the sequential d...
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gadgetshow.channel5.com Updated: 2013-04-28 02:56:28
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The Sony SLT A57 DSLR is a tidy still snapper with its 16.1 megapixel sensor, but it also pulls double duty as an HD camcorder: it can suck down full HD 1080p resolution video. But is it a jack of all trades and master of none? Check out our group test...
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During the launch presentation for the Alpha 57, Sony revealed it is unlikely to release another DSLR and will instead focus on its single lens translucent (SLT) cameras for the enthusiast market.This strategy is perhaps an admission that Sony is unlikely...
It is a year and a half since the Sony Alpha 55 hit the market, and the Sony Alpha 57 is more of a refresh than a new model. However, there are enough features to separate it from the entry-level Alpha 35, particularly the angled LCD screen, improved EVF...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated: 2014-04-11 01:16:32
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Having grabbed our attention with the original mould-breaking Single Lens Translucent cameras (SLTs) the Sony Alpha a55 and Sony Alpha a33, Sony has gone on to produce further high-performance models that are proving to be increasingly capable of taking o...
Good build quality, Many controls and shortcuts, Versatile articulated LCD, Decent EVF, Range of exposure modes...
Menu not that clear, Some functions unavailable in some modes, No builtin GPS, High price...
Costing £700 in the UK or $800 in the US, with a kit lens, the launch price of the Sony Alpha a57 seems a little steep, particularly given that you can pick up the 24.3MP, GPS-enabled Sony Alpha SLT-a65 for roughly the same price, or even less if you shop...
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The body of the A57 resembles the SLT-A65 we reviewed in October, 2011. Made from polycarbonate resin (plastic), it has the same dimensions as the A65's but isseven grams lighter.Where the A65 has the same 24.3-megapixel sensor as the flagship A77 model...
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The Sony SLT-A57 is the sequel to one of the first translucent mirror interchangeable lens cameras in the world, the two-year old SLT-A55 (SLT stands for ‘single lens translucent'). Instead of doing away with the mirror box found in DSLRs as mirrorless sy...
As an everyday camera for most casual shooting situations, the A57 leads with rich features. It should prove a capable entry-level camera which comes with an impressive list of features like Auto-HDR and Sweep Panorama, while keeping shooting easy with th...
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whatdigitalcamera.com Updated: 2013-02-14 09:50:53
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Sony's SLT concept began life as little more than a minor deviation from the DSLR norm, with a fixed translucent mirror in place of the traditional reflex type, and an electronic viewfinder immediately polarising opinion. Today, however, SLT models con...
Focusing performance, electronic level indicators, classleading burst rate...
Handful of operational grievances, dated menu system, occasional underexposure...
Aside from its more enthusiast-focused design, the A57 can't be said to be a significant update over the A55 it replaces. True, this isn't entirely a bad thing, as it shares many of that camera's positive attributes, from its snappy focusing performan...
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As I recall, this camera’s big brother — SLT-A65 — led me to make these comments: “It would be a tragedy if this baby ended up shooting family pics and snapshots. It’s too good! … my prediction is that this one will fly off the shelves …”At first glan...
Quality: top of the class, excellent definition, accurate colour.Why you'd buy the Sony SLT-A57: great quality at a decent price; to shoot top video.Why you wouldn't: you still want the optical view given by a DSLR.Another win for Sony!Sony SLT-A57 Specif...
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dpreview.com Updated: 2013-02-14 09:50:53
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1. Introduction2. Specifications3. Key Technology4. Body and Design5. Image Quality6. Sample Image Sony SLT A57 Hands-on Preview March 2012 | By Richard Butler and Lars Rehm Preview based on a pre-production Sony SLT-A57 Sony's original SLT models - the...
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1. Introduction2. Specifications3. Body and Design4. Body and Design5. Displays6. Handling7. Menus8. Menus9. Features10. Performance11. Noise and Noise Reduction12. Dynamic Range13. Resolution14. Raw mode15. Movie mode16. Image Quality Compared (JPEG)17...
Very good Raw file output up through ISO 6400, Dynamic range at the top of its class, High magnification EVF with comprehensive information display, Manual focus 'Peaking' option for both stills and video modes, 10fps shooting in full resolution mode, Class-leading 1080/60p video resolution with manual exposure control, Useful function menu provides access to shooting parameters, Two customizea...
Mediocre JPEG processing with mushy detail and visible artifacts, LCD viewfinder (vs OLED panel in other Sony models), AF not compatible with manual exposure control in video mode, No live view in 8 or 10 fps continuous shooting modes makes accurate panning very difficult, Counter-intuitive setting of aperture in manual mode, Awkward to navigate between stills and movie playback modes, Main men...
The Sony SLT-A57 has the unenviable task of replacing the SLT-A55, which generated huge interest by introducing a ground-breaking translucent fixed-mirror design to the entry-level DSLR market. If you place a premium on the introduction of brand new f...
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The Sony Alpha 57 ($699.99 direct, body only)%displayPrice% at %seller% is one of four APS-C D-SLR cameras in Sony's current lineup. It's one step up from the entry-level Alpha 37, and like its siblings sports a fixed mirror design and an electronic...
Good high ISO performance. Quick burst shooting. Fast autofocus for stills and video. Seamless Live View experience. Good control layout. 1080p60 video support. Articulating rear LCD.
Slow to start and shoot. EVF sluggish in low light. Only a single control dial...
Sony's Alpha 57 digital SLR is capable of producing excellent images and video, but its EVF has some issues, and the camera is a little slow to start and shoot...
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Sony’s new α57 is aimed at serious enthusiasts who are more interested in the outcome than the process. The camera delivers some high-powered DSLR features in a package that’s intuitive enough for less-experienced shooters. And at a print-worthy 16.1-m...
Saves you a bundle on software. Prolevel functionality at rookie prices. Higher frame rate than all but the topshelf HDSLR cameras...
The bells and whistles come at the expense of image quality; lowlight, highspeed, and digitally zoomed photos will be noisy. If you ever upgrade to a fullframe HDSLR, it likely won't be a Sony, so you'll need all new lenses...
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3dGameMan.com Updated: 2013-06-21 02:58:53
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Video Review: The Sony A57 16.1MP DSLR Camera is loaded with with features, performance, has excellent build quality and a stunning initiative design. It comes with Translucent Mirror Technology for lightening fast shots, 16.1MP Exmor APS HD CMOS sen...
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techreviewsource.com Updated: 2014-01-29 02:19:10
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The Sony Alpha 57 ($699.99 direct, body only) is one of four APS-C D-SLR cameras in Sony's current lineup. It's one step up from the entry-level Alpha 37, and like its siblings sports a fixed mirror design and an electronic viewfinder, a departure from cl...
Good high ISO performance. Quick burst shooting. Fast autofocus for stills and video. Seamless Live View experience. Good control layout. 1080p60 video support. Articulating rear LCD.
Slow to start and shoot. EVF sluggish in low light. Only a single control dial...
Sony's Alpha 57 digital SLR is capable of producing excellent images and video, but its EVF has some issues, and the camera is a little slow to start and shoot...
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Sonys newest member in its ground-breaking DSLT cameras is the A57. DSLT, as opposed to DSLR , is Sonys way of describing their use of a translucent mirror instead of a traditional reflex mirror. Unlike traditional mirrored DSLR technology, Sony s DSLT pr...
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