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Best of each worlds, 24.three megapixel and up to 10 fps. Get action pictures, HD Films and Reside View shots that other cameras miss, thanks to Sony's exclusive Translucent Mirror Technology. Appreciate smooth and creative HD video at full 1920 x 1080 resolution – at either 60p or 24p frame rate - plus the world's first OLED electronic viewfinder.2nd Generation Translucent Mirror Style Other DSLRs can shoot. Or they can focus with the speed and precision of Phase Detection AF. They cannot do each at once. Sony alterations all that with the award-winning Translucent Mirror Technology method. It directs light to both the image sensor and the Phase Detection AF sensor simultaneously.24.three MP ideal-in-class resolution You get incredible detail and beautiful enlargements thanks to an APS-C sensor with 24.three megapixels. It really is the worlds's first 24.3MPAPS-C DSLRUpgraded BIONZ image processor The brain of the camera is a Sony's BIONZ image processor substantially upgraded for the demands of 24.three megapixel photography. Chroma noise reduction delivers high-resolution, low-noise photos even at ISO 16000. Also enables fast processing for up to ten fps continuous shooting of information-intensive 24.3 MP pictures, 2D/3D Sweep Panorama modes and six-image layering.Sony Exmor technology Standard image sensors use only a handful of analog-to-digital (A/D) converters, which can slow you down. The Exmor sensor gives even more than 5,600 column-parallel A/D converters. This assists allow continuous shooting at up to 10 frames per second.Ultra-quick up to ten fps continuous The translucent mirror makes it far less difficult to capture the decisive soccer kick or your child at her absolute cutest. Shoots up to ten frames per second at full-resolution 24.3 megapixels with continuous auto focus (AE locked just after first frame). World's initial OLED viewfinder There's in no way been something quite like the Tru-Finder OLED electronic viewfinder. For size, speed and brightness even immediately after sunset, this is a gem. It begins with 2359K dots for remarkable resolution and high contrast ratio for unbelievable depth. OLED reduces motion blur to a bare minimum. You can also see the results of camera adjustments in genuine time with superb color and detail. Full-Time Reside View in LCD or EVF You can use each the LCD monitor and OLED Electronic Viewfinder for composing shots in Reside View. Both give a what-you-see-is-what-you-get preview of white balance, concentrate, depth of field, exposure and 100% framing accuracy, plus informative on-screen displays. Tilt/swivel LCD screen Tilt it up or down to frame high- and low-angle shots that would otherwise be hit-or-miss. Tilt and swivel beneath the camera for self-portraits. Finally, the monitor folds flush to the camera with the LCD exposed for shooting or protected for travel. 921K dot TruBlack LCD screen Sony's 3.-inch Xtra Fine LCD monitor has 921K dots for superb resolution. The TruBlack screen incorporates a particular resin layer to suppress internal reflections, growing contrast compared to standard LCDs. Sunny Weather mode boosts visibility even additional.
Graphic Display Clarifies the relationship amongst aperture and shutter speed, as properly as the impact every single has on photographic outcomes.HD Movies at 60p, 60i, or 24p Capture spectacular HD Films. This is the world's 1st DSLR to offer you a selection of super-smooth 60p, typical 60i or cinematic 24p, all at Full HD 1920x1080 resolution. AVCHD Progressive codec delivers spectacular picture top quality. MP4 codec gives smaller sized files for easier upload to the net. HD films with full manual manage Now you don't have to have to surrender control when you shoot HD movies. Get pleasure from the complete expressive possible of System, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority or Manual (P/A/S/M) control in HD movie mode. Complete-time Phase Detection AF You get fast, correct auto focus in every single mode—even HD Film and Reside View—thanks to Sony's exclusive Translucent Mirror Technology. Although Contrast Detection Auto Concentrate normally hunts for correct focus, Phase Detection AF knows specifically where right concentrate is, and goes straight for it.HDMI output for HD viewing Enjoy HD films and beautiful nonetheless pictures on a compatible HDTV. The camera incorporates an HDMI output. In addition, the BRAVIA Sync process functions with compatible Sony BRAVIA HDTVs enabling you to control camera playback working with the television's remote.
15-point Automobile Concentrate To maximize the worth of Translucent Mirror Technology, Sony incorporates Phase Detection AF of awesome sophistication. 15 sensors with three cross sensors maximize precision for each vertical and horizontal subjects.
World's shortest release time lag Helps assure that the image you want is the image you get. Once auto focus occurs, release time lag is the delay amongst completely pressing the shutter release and when the camera essentially starts taking the picture. Long lag tends to make it tougher to capture rapidly-moving objects. The Sony A65 boasts the world's shortest DSLR release time lag at only .05 seconds.
Object Tracking AF Locks onto a specified object and maintains concentrate even as the topic moves. Unpredictable subjects stay in focus even even though zooming. You can concentrate on composition without having worrying about focus.
6-image layering Leverages the quick BIONZ processor to capture six images in a fraction of a second, and then combine the data. The result is one amazing single image that gets a cleaner result in Multi-Frame NR mode or sharper nighttime images in Hand-held Twilight mode.Multi-frame NR Encounter outstanding low-light shooting without having a flash. The camera captures six pictures in a fraction of a second. Combining the data from all six, it creates a single image with a reduction in noise equivalent to two extra measures of ISO sensitivity. Sensitivity selectable up to ISO 25600. (Advised for nonetheless subjects.)Handheld Twilight mode Get gorgeous shots at night with no a tripod. Combines six frames into a single image for smooth, low-noise evening shots. (Recommended for nonetheless subjects.)
Automobile HDR built into camera Captures far more scene dynamic range than a single exposure can handle—and even more range than photo film. Combines the top highlight detail from one shot, the most beneficial mid-tones from a second and the greatest shadow detail from a third for one amazing shot. (Recommended for still subjects.) 3D Sweep Panorama Mode Capture vast scenic vistas and 16:9 shots in spectacular 3D. As you sweep across the panorama, the camera records separate ideal-eye and left-eye pictures that make landscapes come alive on your 3D television. Records each JPEG and MPO file formats. Sweep Panorama Mode Capture expansive landscapes automatically. Press the shutter, sweep vertically or horizontally. The camera does the rest, continuously shooting pictures and stitching them with each other. Shot Outcome Preview See the results before you take the shot. This preview takes the guesswork out of camera settings by showing the effects of the aperture, shutter and DRO settings on the depth of field, motion and dynamic range. Key Sensor Swift AF Live View Combines the quick focus of Phase Detection AF with high excellent Reside View pictures correct from the key sensor. This is made probable by Sony Translucent Mirror Technology. You get precise pictures and 100% framing on the LCD monitor or eye-level viewfinder. ISO 16000 sensitivity Extremely clear low-light photographs with out sacrificing detail, made conceivable by the low-noise Exmor APS HD CMOS image sensor and refined BIONZ image processor. Auto+ (Advanced Automobile) mode Get cleaner, much more dynamic images and fewer missed shots. Unifies and simplifies Sony intelligent technologies. The camera automatically recognizes the right scene mode.11 Picture Impact modes Uncover innovative strategies to make your images and videos pop. These involve Posterization (Color, B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (Red, Green, Blue, Yellow), Soft High-essential, High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera, Soft Concentrate, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome, and Miniature.Face Detection and Registration The camera can automatically detect up to eight person faces and adjust concentrate, exposure, white balance and flash to enable deliver crisp, correctly lit pictures of men and women. Can prioritize children or adults. Face Registration can keep in mind close friends and loved ones members and prioritize them. 1200-Zone exposure metering Reads exposure straight from the principal image sensor. Selection of Multi, Center and Spot metering accommodates a complete range of shooting circumstances.SteadyShot INSIDE stabilization Image stabilization reduces blur by compensating for camera shake. Typical DSLR systems build image stabilization into chosen lenses only. SteadyShot INSIDE image stabilization is built into the camera body itself. You will minimize blur with just about every A Mount lens, including macro and wide-aperture normal zoom lenses.Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO) Improves outcomes with backlit subjects and recovers facts hidden in shadows. Settings consist of Auto, Level with a selection of 5 operating levels and Off. Smile Shutter technologies Captures a smile the moment it takes place. Merely select the Smile Shutter mode and the camera takes the picture automatically. You can prioritize young children or adults and adjust the smile sensitivity.
Up to 560 Shots of battery life Take up to 560 shots on a single charge with Sony Stamina battery energy. Sony's InfoLITHIUM battery process enables you to see the percent of energy remaining, so you can preserve shooting in self-confidence.P/A/S/M exposure modes The camera delivers a full range of controls from the beginner's Automobile+ mode to P/A/S/M: Plan, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority and Manual. On-screen prompts support you refine your skills, construct your self-confidence and exercising higher creative control.Advanced Anti-Dust Technology Anti-Dust Technology helps preserve the CMOS sensor clean, resulting in consistently clear pictures. Initial a static-free of charge coating on the sensor's low-pass filter helps repel dust. Then vibration automatically dislodges dust from the sensor. Built-in Flash (GN12) To support you shoot far more proficiently, the camera incorporates a built-in flash (Guide Number 12) that can also trigger a wireless accessory flash (sold separately). The integrated hot shoe enables you to expand your lighting selections with a range of accessory flashes (sold separately).Slot for two media kinds For cost-effective, hassle-free storage and sharing of your images, the camera accepts Memory Stick PRO Duo/Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo and SD/SDHC/SDXC media (Class 4 or greater advised, sold separately). (APS-C size HD CMOS image sensor With 19.five instances the region of the typical camcorder image sensor, APS-C makes the difference amongst amateur and specialist-searching video, delivering an exceptional mixture of high resolution, high sensitivity and gorgeous, blurred backgrounds.
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Most effective of each worlds, 24.three megapixel and up to ten fps. Get action photographs, HD Films and Live View shots that other cameras miss, thanks to Sony’s exclusive Translucent Mirror Technologies. Enjoy smooth and inventive HD video at full 1920 x 1080 resolution – at either 60p or 24p frame rate - plus the world’s first OLED electronic viewfinder.
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- Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 6.4 x 8.4 inches ; 1.5 pounds
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Customer Reviews
I have only had this A65 for a couple of days so let's call this a "first impression". I think one of the early magazine reviews called the A65 and A77 "game changers". I have to agree and think that the engineers at Canon and Nikon are really looking at this camera. I also have a Nikon 5100 and Canon G12 in which to compare. Neither of those cameras are slouches. The G12 is my "go to" and I love it dearly (buy one). Of course it is a high end P;S, but a P;S none the less. So I will base my comparison on the Nikon 5100.
Most of my comparisons have been indoor flash shots and a night shots outside. Pixels comparisons aside (16m for the 5100 and 24 for the A65), I am astounded by how much better the Sony photos are. And I thought the 5100 was good-and it is, of course. One of reasons I bought the 5100 was to replace a Nikon D80. I love having a flip out screen, which it and the Sony have. I NEED flip out screens, the G12 has one too. I take a lot of my shots from a position other than up to my eye. Anyway, more about the A65.
The OLED viewfinder is amazing. For a real thorough review of the viewfinder alone check out a review of the A77 here on Amazon. The A65 and A77 share the same viewfinder. First off, is shows the entire image which you don't get with the 5100. You have to move up to, what the D7000 to get that? I have to tell you the ability to level the camera in the viewfinder in two axis is REALLY handy. No more wonky horizons. I hike a lot in our local PA mountains. The ability to sight across from one hill side to the other and use the viewfinder as a sighting level is a real cool, but admittedly esoteric use of the view finder. Once you have the viewfinder tilt and yaw indicator you will be spoiled forever trust me on that!
With the push of a button you can zoom in the view finder very easily. You can turn on and off the information you see in the finder.
Here's another advantage in bright daylight: You can review the photos in the finder with your eye through the finder. That is another of MANY pluses of the EVF. I understand Sony has broken some new ground with this new EVF vs. the older iterations of EVFs. They are here to stay. My guess is the optical viewfinder will fade (no flames please). This a very big deal. Using it is a "wow" moment as it is a better mousetrap.
If you put the 5100 on Live View and compare it to the Sony A65 there is NO comparison. If you take a photo in Live View you need to wait until the darn mirror flips up and down. Slooooooow. A P;S camera such as the G12 is MUCH faster shot to shot since it does not have to operate a mirror. The Sony just zooms along merrily, click, click, click, click. Then if you want to mimic a chain gun on a Apache helicopter put it on a continuous 10 shots a second mode. I had no way to measure it, but I put the 5100 on continuous shooting (of course, NOT with Live View) and it was quite a bit slower with that darn 'ole mirror getting a workout. Don't forget, though, to minimize your SD card choking on all that data you need to use one of "Extreme" SD cards. I assume you would want that type of SD card for videos anyway (I don't do much video). A cheapy SD card will work fine unless you want to play machine gun with the shutter. No matter what, it will not keep up with 10fps for very long. I am not sure how the other DSLRs fair in that regard. I did use it an action pistol match my son and competed in. I was able to capture his flying brass and the Glock in full recoil which was pretty cool.
I recently shot some video and played it back on my Sony Bravia 50" TV (I am NOT, in general, a Sony fanboy, as I currently own Nikon, Canon and Lumix cameras) via the mini HDMI port on the camera. It was truly excellent. Another review here on Amazon from an obvious video enthusiast called it "amazing". I won't dispute that. The quality of the audio seem pretty darn good. the microphone sits on top of what would be the pentaprism in an arc. Previously, my videos from the Canon G12 have been on my computer monitor. I am not doing a pixel peeping comparison. Based on my experience and web site reviews the video capabilities are probably best in class.
Shot to shot comparison is: A65 is sharper, but with better color rendition. The only thing the 5100 MAY have over the A65 is perhaps a slightly stronger flash, but not by much. a November 11th review on a German camera web site came out and declared the best camera under 1000 euros. I think the camera has maybe two weakness (or maybe two characteristics that are not better than a Canon or Nikon): the first is that the flash is good but the Nikon may be a bit better. But no one matches Nikon on that. The second is that at high ISOs the quality MAY fall off a little more quickly than comparable Nikon or Canon offerings. That MAY be a tradeoff from having 24m pixels. I say that ONLY from the reviews I have read. I have not had any real world comparisons for high ISOs. My comparisons using a flash in a room with a lot of detail shows the A65 pretty much blowing the 5100 into weeds. I think some have also questioned that the Sony .jpg engine and advised shooting in RAW until Sony refines the firmware. That may be, but the photos, to this amateurs and non-technogeek, look awfully good. It is a heck of a camera and a joy to uses.
I like how the A65 has a dedicated ISO button for quick changes. You can modify one of the 5100's buttons to do the same thing, but I don't think it is as intuitive. In fact, none of the command structure in the 5100 is as intuitive as the Sony's. I have to hunt for options on the Nikon that seem easier to find on the Sony. I have had the 5100 for 7 months and only two days for the Sony...
Here is a bonus to the Sony that I was ignorant of until last week. Legacy AF Minolta and Konica-Minolta lenses work just fine on all the Alphas. Shame on me for not knowing. When Sony bought Minolta in 2005 they wisely retained the old A-mount. Why is that important? You are not stuck buying new Sony lenses. You can buy good used Minoltas that are HIGHLY rated Japanese made lenses. I got my A65 with the 18-55 kit lens. I just received a used Minolta 70-210mm f3.5-4.5 off eBay for $120. It is MINT and works PERFECTLY. If you do a quick search there are web sites devoted to rating Minolta lenses that work with Sony Alphas. Did I say BARGAIN? The lens I bought I think sold for $350 when it was new. On site showed it at $625 in today's money (based on the old purchase price) if I recall. Even if the Nikon, Canon and Sony were equivalent at the same price point (and they are not) being able to use the legacy Minolta lens is a real plus. (I almost forgot-I had a Canon Rebel XTi. Had buyers remorse right away. The photos from it just did not look good, but that is dam water long gone soured me on Canon DSLRs. I love my G12 though! I realize Canons DSLR are fantastic cameras with lots of happy campers. A semipro I know that shoots wildlife switched to high-end Canons from Nikon simply because comparable lenses from Canon are much cheaper than Nikon, but that is a story for another day).
If you check out eBay lenses. I cannot recommend one seller too highly; ddrfam1439. Dennis deals only with Minolta lenses and is the best seller of ANYTHING I have bought from eBay. There are other reliable lenses dealers on there, but if Dennis has it I would buy with 110% confidence.
I considered the A77 too, BUT here is the problem: a big price hit over the A65. Yes it does have a magnesium body and is weather sealed. If I go hiking in bad weather I will take my weather proof Lumix TS2. It is quite a bit larger and heavier though than the A65. They share the same EVF - that is important. Yeah, I guess it has a couple more focus points, but in real world I don't think that matters. Sometimes technical reviews focus (to steal a phrase) on pixel peeking and theoreticals rather than real world use. Maybe a pro needs the A77, but $999 vs. $1999? I can find other uses for $1000 - more lenses and filters maybe with lots left over for 18-year old Scotch.
I have always had Nikons and Canons, but until now, never gave Sony a look. The buzz about the A77 caused me to check out the line and I am glad I did. This Sony A65 is like jumping into an Audi S4 from a VW Golf from my Nikon. I think for $999 there is nothing better-at the moment anyway.
I will try to update this review over time.
November 11, 2011 UPDATE. Remember the scene in "Something About Mary" when the greasy P.I. Healy (played to a "T" by Matt Dillon), was lurking around Mary's apartment? Through his binoculars, he got a glimpse of the body of her prune-like neighbor, but not seeing the face he thought it was Mary. To his fellow buffoon and voyeur he muttered "oooof, first chink in the armor, Teddy". Well, the A65 has a problem. Sometimes it will not shut or or start up. Taking the battery out and putting it back in solves it for a while. It is acting flaky. I did check on-line and I am running the latest firmware (1.03). So I called Sony...they are emailing me a FedEx label to ship to the Laredo TX service center. The camera is working, but I don't trust it to hold the charge as something drained the battery even though the switch was 'OFF' when I was not using it. I will report how Sony does on service. It is working so I will use it some, but ship it out on Monday.
November 14, 2011 UPDATE: I updated and edited some of the text above. AND the camera seems to be working just fine. I may not sent it back just yet. I took quite a few shots and video yesterday. Likely, my 5100 is going on eBay; don't need both.
Late November 14 UPDATE: Although it does seem to be working fine now, I think... Read more›
Sony A55 vs. A65: is Newer Really Better?
When Sony released info on the Nex-5N, NEX-7, a65 and a77 models, I decided that the technological leaps on the new line was enough to make me a believer. What really put me into the Sony system over Canon and Nikon was the lower price points on the Sony lenses. Yeah, they don't have as many lenses as the Big Two, but I don't know any photographers with 25+ lenses in their closet, either. The NEX-5N looked nice but I like viewfinders and didn't want to be gouged on that accessory. The NEX-7--while pricey--still doesn't have a release date. The a65 was priced below the a77 by almost $500, so that was a no-brainer, but was it $200-worth more than the a55, a camera that--for the most part--touts a devout ownership?
I actually bought the a65 and the a55 at the same time, opting for the a65 because of its corrected overheating issue while filming video (the tie-breaker for many) and the a55 because, aside from the overheating issue (a "logical" deal-breaker for many with the arrival of the a65), it offers just about everything else the a65 does, minus some cosmetic differences and a handful of megapixels most of us will never use or need.
First, the differences. The a65's swivel LCD is a nice little touch over the a55's traditional vertical flip-out. With the rotating swivel I was able to take shots by holding the camera down low and high over my head. The LCD view on this unit is crystal clear. The electronic viewfinder on the a65 is superior to the a55. (I'm not going to get into the differences between the OVF and Sony's EVF; if you are reading this, it's because you're either used to EVFs in general, don't mind them, or think Sony cameras are cool, regardless.) The EVF here offers a FULL view of my shots. Also, if you use the EVF instead of the LCD, there is a level meter that basically tells you if your shot is in focus, and if your horizon/vanishing points are perfectly level; this is invaluable if you're taking landscape or wide shots. When shooting people it eventually recognizes redundant faces and will instantly articulate in on the principle person you're shooting automatically if they are in a crowd or shot with multiple people; this I also found to be a rather nice innovation and would be tremendous if I were shooting a wedding and only cared about the bride, for example. The thing that I liked most about the a65 over the a55 however was completely unexpected: on the a65 there is a dedicated ISO button next to the aperture/shutter wheel, and next to it is a dedicated exposure button that will give you accurate adjustments in the EVF before you shoot. AWESOME. After a couple hours of shooting with this unit I could easily toggle between the Aperture, ISO and exposure intuitively by simply moving my finger slightly from one button to the next. In this regard, making on the fly adjustments while shooting on the street was a snap.
One cosmetic/function quirk that really bugged me on the a65: the frame-zoom button is in a weird place. Located in the top right behind the wheel and shutter button, I kept hitting it by accident and it was quite annoying. I also didn't like how it basically took me a day and a half to 1) find the playback function for video and 2) toggle back and forth between video and regular picture playback mode. After two days I still didn't know how to download the video off of the card. It was like Easter egg hunting! Also, some of the novelty shooting camera modes looked like fun when I first powered up, but I quickly realised that the shooting potential of this camera was so great that I'd actually be doing a disservice by being too cute with the toy functions. The regular shooting and BW modes were all I truly needed to get really impressive results.
The a55 by contrast shoots just a clip slower¬¬--though the AF is just as snappy--with little discernable difference, unless you put the camera in review mode to look at shots after you take them, then it sorta bricks out for longer seconds than its successor. (On the a65 the review mode is default to OFF.) The a55 is also decidedly lighter in weight. I will note that because I have egregiously long fingers, it was actually a less comfortable handle than the a65, and I almost felt like the two models are specifically tailored to different hand-types. Actually, this is a BIG DEAL if you don't care about cute functions: if you have little hands and generally prefer light equipment, the a55 (at $200 less I remind you) carries more value in day-to-day carrying and shooting. If you have bigger hands, the a65 is an absolute must, you will thank me later.
Finally, the video mode. On the a65 the quality on the 60i is far superior to anything I've ever seen on a DSLR, hands down. I actually wanted the a65 because it shot in "cinematic" 24p, but I can attest that compared to the 60i on this unit it left a lot to be desired. If you are mulling the a65 specifically because it has a 24p option, do yourself a favour, save your money and get the a55, just trust me on this. One more thing on the video: I know some (well, a LOT) of a55 users have complained about the sensors overheating at about 5-10 continuous minutes of filming. When I tested the a55 out of the box (it was the first thing I tested, actually), the camera copped out at just over 8 minutes at room temperature. I ran the same test on the a65 and made it nearly 20 minutes without any issues whatsoever. That being said, this is an SLT/DSLR-type camera. You should know that it is extremely UNSATISFYING to hold an SLT/DSLR camera to shoot video for more than a couple of minutes, period. In that sense and in retrospect, the 5-10 cap on the a55 seems pretty negligible. Honestly, if you are leaning towards the a65 only for its longer shooting time capability, don't. Unless you're currently trying to get 15+ minutes of continuous film out of your DSLR (and really, you shouldn't be), the video capabilities and shortcomings between the two units should be the least of your worries.
Finally, a lot has been said about Sony's poor performance at high ISO levels. Indeed, on the a65 when I shot a band performing in a club the background noise left a lot to be desired past 1600. On rendering the blurs and noise actually turned to mud and many of those photos were simply unusable. I did not test the a55 in this regard; I feel if having a great performer at super high ISOs is your thing, Nikon is probably way to go. (I REALLY wished this a65 performed better here.)
All this being said, the a65 is a winner over the a55 in every category if money is not an issue. If money IS an issue, or if you want to get more bang for your buck, the a55 body-only plus a better-than-kit lens will give you awesome value and you won't be missing anything it doesn't offer over the a65 if your only concern is taking fantastic pictures. In doing a side by side comparison of well-lit indoor shots using the same 35mm 1.8 lens stopped down to f2, the a55 curiously produced sharper photos, while the white balance on the a65 appeared to be slightly more neutral. My reaction: Huh . . .
So what did I pick? Ultimately, I went with the a65. Really, the ISO button and ergonomical fit for my big hands were the things that really swayed me. I shot on both cams at 12MP so I didn't get full reso use out of either body. But I had to ask myself: Is the ISO button alone worth $200? Absolutely not. But the a65 fitting better in my bigger hands, that was worth $200. That won't be worth $200 to everybody. If you have smaller or normal-sized hands and just want top notch performance and super sharp pictures the a55 is a sneaky good pickup. You can always fix balance in post.
UPDATE
This cannot be overstated, but if want to get a nice and cheap prime lens, I HIGHLY recommend the Sony 35mm1.8f. It is the 50mm equivilent on the A65 (if you buy the 50mm your shots will be too tight to take on the street). The lens costs $50 more than the Sony 50mm but it truly rivals glass more expensive than this. People are blown away by rather standard shots I've taken with this. If you don't care about the so-so kit lens and want to save some dollars, buy the body only and get the 35mm.
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