Sony SLT-A77VM Brochure and Specifications - Page 10

Unrivaled comfort and shooting flexibility Convenient Xtra Fine LCD™ display with 3-way tilting Whether shooting horizontally or vertically, you can easily tilt and swivel the new LCD monitor to the most natural possible viewing angle. Even when using a tripod, the 3-way tilting design-the world's first* of its kind- enables extra-flexible adjustment that easily supports everything from extremely low to extremely high camera shooting angles. Moreover, this 3" Xtra Fine LCD display with crisp 921,600 dot resolution and TruBlack™ technology offers outstanding performance in almost any kind of lighting condition. Sony's exclusive TruBlack™ technology fills New quick-access controls 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 multicoating. Whenever challenging shooting environments require extra-clear viewing and unrivaled flexibility, this innovative new LCD will set you free. * Among interchangeable-lens cameras with an APS-C sensor as of August 2011. 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 dials in the front and rear of the camera enable comfortable adjustment of major and minor parameters, respectively. LCD data display Confirming main camera settings is always quick and easy, thanks to a new LCD data display favored by enthusiasts. Simply glance at the top-mounted display to confirm shutter speed, aperture, ISO value and more. Even in dark environments, the data is easy to read thanks to large LCD dimensions and cinnabar backlighting. Moreover, the top-mounted position means you can naturally shift your eyes from the scene to glance at the display without moving the camera and having to readjust framing. 18 TruBlack display Reflections are eliminated Generic LCD monitor with unwanted reflections Anti-reflective film Reinforced glass Resin filling Clear protective cover LCD 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, ISO, and AF/MF Buttons can be reassigned to activate any of 24 assignable functions, including Exposure Compensation, Drive Mode, Flash Mode, Focus Area, Face Detection, Smile Shutter, ISO Sensitivity and Metering Mode. Memory function When you find an ideal combination of camera settings for a particular shooting situation, you can register them as a set in memory. Then the next time that situation arises, you can easily recall and apply the settings to save time by turning the mode dial to the MR position. Up to three sets of comprehensive shooting settings can be saved. Comfortable VG-C77AM vertical grip Operation is extremely comfortable during vertical framing, thanks to the optional vertical grip and flexibly adjustable LCD display. Optimized contours fit your hand comfortably and contribute to a steady grip that minimizes accidental slips. The back of the grip is wide enough to firmly support your thumb, and essential controls are built in, including a convenient shutter button. T he grip can also house one or two NP-FM500H rechargeable battery packs (sold separately) to approximately double battery life. Dust and moisture resistance is the same high level as the camera body. 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 display. So you can confirm the depth of field, motion blur and dynamic range 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. 19