Sony SLT-A65V Brochure and Specifications - Page 6

Design and functions Advanced functionality and performance in a compact camera New advanced-mode a design The stylish a65 embodies the same new a design concept as the higher-end a77. Its handsome body strikes a solid balance between sharp tension and smooth elegance that attracts at first glance and enhances satisfaction for years to come. Every detail from its naturally fitting grip to optimized control placement is refined to simplify operation as you peer through the viewfinder. Both functional and beautiful, it's a milestone in the design of Sony A-mount cameras. 921,600 dot tilt LCD monitor This innovative LCD will set you free to clearly and flexibly view scenes in challenging shooting environments. The 3 Xtra Fine LCD™ monitor with crisp 921,600 dot resolution and TruBlack™ technology offers outstanding performance in almost any kind of lighting condition. Whether shooting horizontally or vertically, you can easily tilt it to achieve a natural viewing angle even at low and high camera shooting angles. Moreover, Sony's exclusive TruBlack technology fills the gap between the protective outer glass and underlying LCD with resin to significantly reduce surface reflections, improve visibility from wide viewing angles, maintain high contrast and more accurately reproduce deep blacks. Reflections are further lowered by a special anti-reflective coating and multi-coating. Generic LCD monitor with unwanted reflections Clear protective cover LCD TruBlack display Reflections are reduced Anti-reflective film Reinforced glass Resin filling 10 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA (SAL1680Z), 1/1250 sec., F7.1, ISO 200, Daylight white balance New quick-access controls You can easily operate the camera while keeping your eyes on the scene because the controls are specially designed for swift tactile recognition. Frequently used controls are placed within natural reach of your fingers and are clearly differentiated in size and height. Main buttons are placed within easy reach of your thumb and a frontmounted control dial enables comfortable adjustment of shooting parameters. Comfortable grip The grip is ergonomically designed to enhance shooting comfort as you look through the viewfinder. Optimized contours fit your hand comfortably and contribute to a steady grasp that minimizes accidental slips.The back of the grip is also wide to firmly support your thumb. New lens shading and aberration compensation To ensure optimal shooting results, the a65 automatically compensates for the shading and aberration characteristics of the particular lens you mount. This includes vignetting (peripheral shading), lateral chromatic aberration and optical distortion, which can each be activated or deactivated through the MENU. Embedded data within the camera on supported A-mount lenses* ensures optimal compensation every time. * SAL1650, SAL1855, SAL55200-2 and SAL18250. F irmware updates are planned to expand the number o f s upported lenses. Shot Result Preview Before shooting, you can preview how your photo will look with major settings applied. The all-new Shot Result Preview function shows not only the effects of your selected aperture, but also the effects of the selected shutter speed and Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO) settings in the viewfinder and LCD monitor. So you can confirm the depth of field and motion blur with ease. It produces more dynamic results than the conventional optical preview function, which only shows the effects of the aperture setting. From the MENU, you can choose whether pressing the Preview button near the right bottom of the camera activates the conventional optical Depth of Field preview function or new Shot Result Preview. Customizable buttons To enhance shooting convenience, you can customize three buttons to satisfy personal preference, provide quick access to the most frequently used functions, or better match particular usage conditions.The AEL and ISO buttons can be reassigned to activate any of 23 assignable functions, including Exposure Compensation, Drive Mode, Flash Mode, Focus Area, Face Detection, Smile Shutter, ISO Sensitivity and Metering Mode. 11