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Sony DSLT-A77 and 16-50 f/2.8 SSM hands-on review
Topic Started: Aug 24 2011, 01:16 PM (14,247 Views)
Rashkae
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Many thanks to Sony for this great opportunity to molest one of their latest and greatest cameras... The Sony SLT-A77. This is Sony's long-awaited A700 replacement, and it certainly has a lot of expectations on it's curved shoulders.

First off, I want to make it very very clear that this is NOT the final production firmware, and there may be slight tweaks/improvements with the final release. So with that out of the way, let's take a look at this beauty:

Construction:
SOLID! Much like the A700 and A850, A900, this is a serious chunk of tough camera. Magnesium alloy frame, weather sealing, it's all here!! It feels great in the hand, with a comfy grip and a finger recess that is deeper than that of the A900! Great for people with slightly bigger hands!!! Everything fits great, there's no creaks or unnecessary slack that I can find. Even the pop-up flash is perfectly flush. It's surprisingly light too - definitely heavier than the A580, but very light compared to the A900.

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Layout:
Everything but the kitchen sink is here... You have buttons for all sorts of options, from the display layout to Sony's Fn (function) button for quick setting changes, the 5-way navi, AEL, AF/MF, Teleconverter button, playback, Movie, Finder/LCD, Drive mode, White balance, exposure comp, ISO, top LCD illuminator, flash sync, Remote, Mic, HDMI, DOF preview (customizable to be smart preview)... Nice. The only thing that seems odd is that Sony went very n00b friendly and gave a dedicated "?" help button to explain settings, but did not provide a dedicated SSS on/off switch. :(

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Top LCD is actually useful:
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kazuralpha
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so the 16-50 is nt for FF?? wasted......
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vibranze
Aug 24 2011, 02:47 PM
How is the feel compare to FF body?
Just as good. It's damn solid. But if I had to pick a weapon to fight my way through a post-apocalypse zombie horde, I'd still go A900.
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Aug 24 2011, 03:02 PM
vibranze
Aug 24 2011, 02:47 PM
How is the feel compare to FF body?
Just as good. It's damn solid. But if I had to pick a weapon to fight my way through a post-apocalypse zombie horde, I'd still go A900.
LOLx...

Think will keep my A900 longer as well. :D
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Rashkae
Aug 24 2011, 03:02 PM
vibranze
Aug 24 2011, 02:47 PM
How is the feel compare to FF body?
Just as good. It's damn solid. But if I had to pick a weapon to fight my way through a post-apocalypse zombie horde, I'd still go A900.
Mike, not too sure if you have tried the flash for A77.

But since you used to own A550 and now A580, I am sure you find the different in shutter lag when used with flash, A580 is slightly slower.

Does A77 exhibits this same flash lag?
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Rashkae
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ouverture
Aug 24 2011, 03:53 PM
Rashkae
Aug 24 2011, 03:02 PM
vibranze
Aug 24 2011, 02:47 PM
How is the feel compare to FF body?
Just as good. It's damn solid. But if I had to pick a weapon to fight my way through a post-apocalypse zombie horde, I'd still go A900.
Mike, not too sure if you have tried the flash for A77.

But since you used to own A550 and now A580, I am sure you find the different in shutter lag when used with flash, A580 is slightly slower.

Does A77 exhibits this same flash lag?
Compared to my A900? Yeah. Like a 0.1s split-second lag.
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My Christmas GIFT coming!!!

All I want for Chrstmas is my Shiny A77 Plus 16-50 f2.8 SSM
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Rashkae
Aug 24 2011, 04:01 PM
ouverture
Aug 24 2011, 03:53 PM
Rashkae
Aug 24 2011, 03:02 PM
vibranze
Aug 24 2011, 02:47 PM
How is the feel compare to FF body?
Just as good. It's damn solid. But if I had to pick a weapon to fight my way through a post-apocalypse zombie horde, I'd still go A900.
Mike, not too sure if you have tried the flash for A77.

But since you used to own A550 and now A580, I am sure you find the different in shutter lag when used with flash, A580 is slightly slower.

Does A77 exhibits this same flash lag?
Compared to my A900? Yeah. Like a 0.1s split-second lag.
Thanks Mike.

The only problem I see now is there are too many cameras to buy.... :(

A77, Nex7, Nex5N....CZ24/1.8.....arrgghhh, hope God of Fortune helps me out....
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quote from Mike: 'A great video record screen with wind noise reduction'

do u mean for the recording of sound ? *wind noise can be reduced or eliminated with wind shield. most of the time if recording sound, external microphone or recording device is much preferred imo. :)

I would like to find out more of the video controls if possible.

Can the aperture / shutter / iso be changed manually when recording video for the a77? It was promised for the filmware update for a33/a55 but to no avail. I think that would be a plus for all hd-dslr users to move into a77 esp with the 50i/50p.

thanks for the review mike! appreciate your time and effort in this.
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Quote:'Also unlike many competing cameras, the Sony SLT-A77 provides full control over movie exposure, with a choice of Program, Aperture-priority, Shutter-priority, or fully Manual recording. ' from http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/AA77/AA77A.HTM I would like to know more about their manual recording n how does a crop sensor video recording of a77 compares with a full frame video recording... :)
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Aug 24 2011, 06:14 PM
quote from Mike: 'A great video record screen with wind noise reduction'

do u mean for the recording of sound ? *wind noise can be reduced or eliminated with wind shield. most of the time if recording sound, external microphone or recording device is much preferred imo. :)

I would like to find out more of the video controls if possible.

Can the aperture / shutter / iso be changed manually when recording video for the a77? It was promised for the filmware update for a33/a55 but to no avail. I think that would be a plus for all hd-dslr users to move into a77 esp with the 50i/50p.

thanks for the review mike! appreciate your time and effort in this.
Yeah, external mic is better, but the built-in one does a good job in a pinch.

Yes, you can shoot video in Aperture mode, Shutter speed mode and also full manual.

Imaging resource says it well:
"Also unlike many competing cameras, the Sony SLT-A77 provides full control over movie exposure, with a choice of Program, Aperture-priority, Shutter-priority, or fully Manual recording. It also allows Tracking autofocus, as well as use of Creative Style and some Picture Effect modes during movie capture."
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