Sony Alpha 77V

Zitat: Mit sehr guter Bildqualität und Geschwindigkeitswerten sowie einer herausragenden Ausstattung verteidigt die Sony Alpha 77 den ersten Platz im APS-Segment. Wer sich mit dem elektronischen Sucher anfreundet, liegt hier richtig.

Zitat: Die Alpha 77 holt dank sehr guter Bildqualität, schnellem Serienbildmodus und Autofokus und hervorragender Ausstattung (u. a. Bildstablisator im Gehäuse, flexibler Monitor) den Testsieg bei den APS-C-Kameras. Aufgrund des SLT-Prinzips ist der Sucher elektronisch. Die Akkulaufzeit könnte länger sein.

Zitat: Mit sehr guter Bildqualität und guten Geschwindigkeitswerten punktet Sonys Flaggschiff Alpha 77 im Test. Geschlagen wird sie nur von den Profimodellen der Konkurrenz, ihre Ausstattung ist aber spitze.

Zitat: Highly Pro: + Big, bright ultra high resolution EVF. + 12fps burst mode with AF. + 1080p60/50 movie mode. + Continuous AF in movie modes . + High quality bright 16-50mm kit lens. + 24 Megapixel sensor. Contra: - Limited exposure control at 12fps. - Limited movie AF with Manual exposure. - Poor menu layout and organisation. - Poor battery life compared to a DSLR. The SLT-A77 builds on the foundations laid by the SLT-A33 and A55. If there were any doubts that a camera with a fixed semi translucent mirror and continuous live view could outperform traditional SLRs then Sony has laid them to rest with the A65 and A77. Some features are pivotal, not least of which is the ultra-high reolution OLED EVF. Sure footed and versatile AF, fast continuous shooting, reliable in-camera stabilisation and tough build quality, 5 frame AEB and a PC sync port for connecting to studio lighting all add to it´s semi-pro credentials. On top of that, there are all the additional features that will appeal to those for whom photography isn´t a living or even the main event; built-in GPS, 3D and Panorama modes and 1080p50/60 video with continuous AF. As a package it adds up to more than the sum of its parts and, more importantly, more than what´s on offer from Canon and Nikon in this price range. As a consumer camera I don´t think I´m sticking my neck out to predict that the SLT-A77 will be a phenomenal hit. As a true semi-pro model though I´m not so sure. For fast action environments the A77´s EVF, good as it is, and the compromises involved in 12fps shooting will place it second to traditional but more confident models like the EOS 7D, despite its slower frame rate. There´s one other aspect of the SLT-A77 that´s easily overlooked in the light of all the other technology advances, but will almost certainly play a part in making it a success and that´s the 16-50mm f2.8 SSM kit lens. It may not have the reach of Canon´s 18-135mm or Nikon´s 18-105mm, but it has some key features that add to the overall attractiveness of the SLT-A77 as a high end consumer model. Like the A77 body it´s moisture sealed, solidly engineered and feels like a pro lens. Finally, and crucially, it maintains its f2.8 maximum aperture throughout the zoom range allowing for excellent low light performance as well as narrow depth of field effects. The SLT-A77 is priced between the Canon EOS 60D and EOS 7D though closer to the latter and it´s a little more expensive than Nikon´s mid-range D7000. It´s not difficult to see it gaining market share from those models, but it´s equally possible that the SLT-A77´s main appeal will lie with those yet to make a commitment to one manufacturer or another and who are open to the possibilities that the SLT architecture provides in terms of its balance of performance features and price. The SLT-A77 is the best SLT Sony has yet produced and, arguably, the one that puts SLT on a par with SLR, an achievement for which it deserves to be highly recommended.