Key Features
 | 20.1 MP Exmor HD APS sensor with 8 FPS continuous shooting |
| You get incredible detail and gorgeous enlargements. Thanks to the 20.1 megapixel APS-C sensor size and Sony Exmor APS HD CMOS technology, the camera achieves high resolution with no penalty in low-light sensitivity or sensor noise. |
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 | Translucent Mirror Technology accelerates AF performance |
| Other DSLRs can shoot. Or they can focus with the speed and precision of Phase Detection AF. They cannot do both at once. The SLT-A58, with Translucent Mirror Technology, directs light to both the image sensor and the Phase Detection AF sensor simultaneously. |
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 | 1080/60i/24p Full AVCHD or 1080/30p MP4 movies |
| Record stunning high quality 1080 Full HD Video in either 60i or 24p frames per second. Records in your choice of 1080/60i or 24p Blu-Ray quality AVCHD format or in PC-friendly 1080/30p MP4 format. |
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 | Lock-on AF for even easier focusing of moving subjects |
| Using the 15-point autofocus sensor and Sony's subject recognition technologies, Object Tracking AF can maintain accurate focus on your subject even when it changes position in the frame. |
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 | High Contrast SVGA OLED Tru-Finder EVF |
| The Tru-finder Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) is super bright and easy to see with 1x magnification, ultra-sharp with 1.2 million dots and provides 100% frame coverage. Adjustable magnification optimizes eye-point for users with eyeglasses. |
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 | Up to ISO 16000 sensitivity with advanced noise reduction |
| With a new Exmor sensor that features the same adaptive noise reduction technology from Sonys flagship SLT-A99V, the SLT-A58 easily offers a wide range of sensitivity from ISO 100 to ISO 16000. |
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 | Auto Object Framing intelligently fills the frame with your subject |
| Easily create studio quality portraits of still lifes, moving subjects and even macro close-ups using the iAuto internal exposure intelligence found in the SLT-A58. Simply photograph the subject and the Auto Portrait Framing feature will save an additional, optimally framed image in portrait or landscape orientation. |
| | Combining Face Detection and By Pixel Super Resolution technologies with Rule of Thirds, and Auto Object Framing provides enhanced images for beautifully composed and appealingly balanced full resolution portraits. |
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 | SteadyShot INSIDEimage stabilization |
| Image stabilization reduces blur by compensating for camera shake. SteadyShot INSIDE image stabilization is built into the camera body itself. You'll reduce blur with every A-mount lens because it provides compensation equivalent to approximately 2 to 4.5 additional steps in shutter speed, allowing for more hand held opportunities in low light or longer focal lengths. |
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 | Advanced 15-point AF system with 3 Cross-sensors |
| To maximize the value of Translucent Mirror Technology, Sony incorporates Phase Detection AF of great sophistication. Three cross-type sensors to maximize focus precision. |
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 | Large 2.7-inch Tilt-able, 460K dot Clear Photo LCD screen |
| Tilt it up or down to frame high- and low-angle shots that would otherwise be hit-or-miss. Fold it flush to the camera with the LCD exposed for shooting or protected for travel. |
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 | Auto HDR built into camera |
| Captures more scene dynamic range than a single exposure can handle and more range than photo film. Combines the best highlight detail from one shot, the best mid-tones from a second and the best shadow detail from a third for one incredible shot. Captures in a split second. (Recommended for still subjects.) |
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 | Picture Effects |
| Ordinary scenes become extraordinary photos and movies with Picture Effects. Choose from 11 modes and 15 effects that significantly increase visual impact by adjusting camera parameters and applying advanced processing techniques. |
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 | Multi-frame NR |
| Experience incredible low-light shooting without a flash. The camera captures six images 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 additional steps of ISO sensitivity. Sensitivity selectable up to ISO 25600. (Recommended for still subjects.) |
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 | Hand-held Twilight |
| Get cleaner and sharper nighttime pictures beyond the capability of traditional cameras without using flash or a tripod. The camera captures six images in a fraction of a second. Combining the data with separate algorithms for still and moving parts of the picture reduces blur, minimizes noise and enables extraordinary detail. |
Specifications:
Camera
Lens Compatibility: Sony A-mount, operation with Minolta/Konica Minolta Maxxum lenses
Lens Mount: Sony A-mount
Camera Type: Interchangeable Lens Digital SLT camera
Imaging Sensor: Imaging Sensor Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor (23.5 X 15.6mm)
Processor: BIONZ image processor
Anti Dust: Charge protection coating on Low-Pass Filter and electromagnetic vibration mechanism
Pixel Gross: Approx. 20.4M pixels
Effective Picture Resolution: Approx. 20.1M pixels
Focal Length Conversion Factor: 1.5x
Color Filter System: RGB primary color filters
Recording
Media Type: Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo media; SD, SDHC and SDXC memory card
Color Space: sRGB standard (with sYCC gamut) and Adobe RGB standard compatible with TRILUMINOS Color
Still Image Mode: JPEG (Standard, Fine), RAW, RAW+JPEG
Still Image Max Effective Resolution: L (20 MP) 5456 x 3632
Still Image Size 16:9: L (17 MP) 5456 x 3064, M (8.4 MP) 3872 x 2176, S (4.2 MP) 2736 x 1536
Still Image Size 3:2: L (20 MP) 5456 x 3632, M (10 MP) 3872 x 2576, S (5 MP) 2736 x 1824
Panorama Still Image Size: Horizontal Wide: 12,416 x 1,856 (23M)
Horizontal Std.: 8,192 x 1,856 (15M)
Vertical Wide: 2,160 x 5,536 (12M)
Vertical Std.: 2,160 x 3,872 (8.4M)
Video Format: AVCHD / MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC (H.264))
Video Mode
AVCHD:
FX - 1920 x 1080/60i@24Mbps
FH - 1920 x 1080/60i@17Mbps
FX - 1920 x 1080/24p@24Mbps
FH - 1920 x 1080/24p@17Mbps
MP4:
HD - 1440 x 1080/ 30p@12Mbps
VGA - 640 x 480/ 30p@3Mbps
Video Signal: NTSC color, EIA standards
Audio Format: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, 2ch
Microphone/Speaker: Built-in Stereo Microphone
Still Image File Format: JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver.2.3, MPF Baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3
format), RAW & JPEG
Viewfinder
Type: 1/2" SVGA EVF (Electronic viewfinder) (1,440k dots)"
Diopter Adjustment: -4.0m to +4.0m-1
Field of View: 100%
LCD Display
LCD Type: 2.7-inch TFT Clear Photo LCD (460,800 pixels)
Angle Adjustment: Tilt angle: Up approx. 135 degrees, downward approx. 55 degrees
Brightness Control: Auto, Manual (5 steps between -2 to +2)
Coverage: 100%
Live View: Continuous Live View (LCD/EVF Auto, selectable)
Real-time image adjustment display: Yes(On/Off)
Histogram: Yes(On/Off)
Peaking: Yes (Level setting: High/Mid/Low/Off, Color: White/Red/Yellow)
Grid Display: Yes (Rule of thirds, Diagonal, 4x6 Square Grids, Off)
Customization: Grid, Histogram display, Grid Line, Magnified display for playback
Focus Control
Focus System: TTL phase detection AF (CCD line sensors)
Focus Points: 15 points (3 points cross type)
AF Modes: Single-shot AF(AF-S), Continuous AF(AF-C), Automatic AF(AF-A) selectable, Direct Manual Focus (DMF), Manual Focus
Focus Area: Wide (Auto,15 points)/ Zone/Spot/Local selectable
Focus Sensitivity: EV -1 to 18 EV (at ISO100 equivalent, with F2.8 lens attached)
Focus Features: Predictive control (AF-A, AF-C), Focus Lock, Eye-start AF
AF Illuminator: Built-in LED, Range: approx. 3' - 21' (1m-7m)
Exposure System
Metering: Advanced 1200-zone evaluative metering
Metering Modes: Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Metering Sensitivity: -2EV to 17EV (at ISO 100 equivalent w/ f/1.4 lens)
Exposure Compensation: Still images: +/-3.0 EV(1/3EV steps selectable) Movies: +/-2.0 EV(1/3EV steps selectable)
Exposure Settings: iAUTO, Flash Off, Superior Auto, Scene Selection, Sweep Panorama, Continuous Advance Priority AE, Movie, Picture Effect, Programmed AE (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed priority (S), Manual (M)
Scene Mode(s): Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Handheld Twilight
Picture Effect(s): 11 types (15 variations): Posterization (Color, B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R,G,B,Y), High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera, Soft High-key, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome, Miniature
D-Range Optimizer: Yes: (Auto, Level, Off)
Auto Exposure Lock Yes: (AE Lock button)
Color Temperature: 2500 - 9900K with 15-step each Magenta/Green compensation (G7 to M7), AWB micro adjustment
Creative Style: Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Black & White (Contrast (-3 to +3steps), Saturation(-3 to +3steps), Sharpness(-3 to +3steps))
Exposure Bracketing: Cont./Single, w/ 1/3 EV,1/2 EV,2/3 EV,2.0EV,3.0 EV incmnts,3/5 frames (2.0EV,3.0EV:only 3 frs) sel
ISO: Stills: ISO 100-16000 selectable in 1 EV steps, Auto (100-3200) Movies: ISO 100-3200 selectable in 1 EV steps, Auto (200-3200)
Noise Reduction: Long Exposure NR: (On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 second) High ISO NR: (High/Normal/Low)
White Balance Mode: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (Warm white, Cool white, Day white, Daylight) , Flash, Setting the color temperature, Color Filter,
Custom Drive System
Burst Buffer: Tele-zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE: Fine: 16 frames, Standard: 19 frames Continuous shooting9: Fine: 7 frames, Standard: 8 frames, RAW & JPEG: 5 frames, RAW: 6 frames
Continuous Shooting Speed: Tele-zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE: Maximum 8 frames per second Hi: Maximum 5 frames per second, Lo: Maximum 2.5 frames per second
Drive Mode: Single Shooting, Continuous Shooting (Hi/Lo selectable), Self-timer (10/2 sec. delay selectable), Bracketing (Cont., Single, White Balance)
Self-timer: 2-sec. or 10-sec. delay
Shutter Speeds: Still images: 1/4000 to 30 sec/Bulb, Movies: 1/4000 to 1/4 (1/3 step), up to 1/30 in
AUTO mode
Shutter Type: Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane shutter Flash
Flash Compensation: 2.0 EV (switchable between 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps)
Flash Coverage: Field of view coverage up to 16 mm (in the focal length)
Recycling Time: Approx. 4 sec.
Flash Bracketing: 0.3/0.5/0.7/2.0/3.0EV steps, 3 frames(2.0/3.0EV : only 3 frames) selectable
Flash Metering System: ADI flash/ Pre-flash TTL
Flash Modes: Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Hi-speed sync., Red-eye reduction (on/off selectable for Auto flash and fill-flash mode), Wireless, Off
Flash Type: Built-in, Pop-up Auto
Guide Number: 10 (in meters at ISO100)
Convenience Features
Self Timer: Yes,10/2 second delay selectable
Red-Eye Reduction: Yes, On/ Off selectable
Media/Battery Indicator: Yes
View & Index Single (with or without shooting information), RGB histogram and highlight/shadow warning, 4/9-frame index view, Enlarged display mode (L: 13.6x, M: 9.9x, S: 6.8x), Auto Review (10/5/2 sec, Off), Image orientation (On/Off), Slideshow, Panorama scrolling, Folder selection (still), Forward/Rewind (movie), Delete, Protect
Advanced Features: Advanced User Interface Easy-to-understand Graphic Display and on-screen Help Guide User-friendly function menu
Anti Motion Blur: 6-image layering
Auto High Dynamic Range: Yes, (Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1-6 EV at 1.0 EV step), off)
Sweep Panorama: Horizontal (Wide/Standard), Vertical (Wide/Standard)
Face Detection: On, Off, Face Registration, Face Selection; maximum eight faces detected
Smile Shutter technology: Smile shutter (selectable from 3 steps)
Tracking Focus: Yes
Image Stabilization: For still images: SteadyShot INSIDE Image Sensor-Shift mechanism, For movies: Electronic
Priority Setting (for Face Detection): Yes (eight faces max)
Interface
Microphone Input: Yes (3.5mm Stereo minijack)
Remote Commander: Yes (via optional RM-VPR1)
Accessory Shoe: Yes (Multi Interface)
BRAVIA Sync: Yes, via HDMI with compatible BRAVIA HDTV
DC IN: Yes via AC-PW10AM (sold separately)
HD Output: HDMI mini connector (Type D)
Memory Card Slot: Dual compatibility slot: Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo/PRO-HG HX Duo media - SD, SDHC and SDXC memory card
PhotoTV HD: Yes, with BRAVIA Sync enabled HDTV and HDMI cable
Tripod Mount: Yes (1/4" diameter, 20 threads per inch)
USB Port(s): Multi/Micro USB Terminal, Hi-speed USB (USB2.0): Mass-storage, MTP/ Multi (REMOTE)/ Micro USB Type B
Weights and Measurements
Dimensions (Approx.): Approx. 5-1/8 x 3-7/8 x 3-1/8 in (128.6 x 95.5 x 77.7mm) (W/H/D) excluding protrusions
Weight (Approx.): With battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo Approx. 1 lb. 4.2 oz. (573 g)
Weight(Approx) (Main unit only): Approx. 1 lb. 1.4 oz. (492g) (excluding lens, battery & media)
Power
Battery Type: InfoLITHIUM NP-FM500H (7.2V)
Battery Capacity: 1600 mAh
Number of Still Images: Approx. 690 images with viewfinder, 700 images with LCD monitor (CIPA standard)
Power Consumption (in View Finder Operation): Approx. 690 images with viewfinder (CIPA standard) Software
Supplied Software: Supplied Software: PlayMemories Home, Image Data Converter Version 4
Operating System Compatibility: Operating System Compatibility: Windows XP SP3 (64-bit and Starter Editions are not supported, Windows Image Mastering API(IMAPI) Ver.2.0 or later is required to use the function for creating discs.) Windows Vista SP2 (Starter Edition is not supported) Windows 7 SP1; Windows 8; Mac OS X(v10.5 -v10.8) (Image Data Converter, PlayMemories Home is not Mac compatible)
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty Term: 1 Year Parts & Labor
800-572-3224
