Sony has always had a knack for being innovative, and the Sony A55 is no exception. I was originally going to write this review earlier, but I have been entirely too busy enjoying the many options that the Sony A55 has to offer.
The mirror inside the Sony A55 is a pellicle mirror, and it is semi-transparent. This mirror lets approximately 70% of light into the main sensor while the remaining 30% bounces upwards into the autofocus. This might sound complicated, but it gives you continuous autofocus. What this means is that the camera is constantly in focus, this leads to you being able to capture up to 10 frames per second, which is lightning fast.
For those fans interested in capturing video, the Sony A55 shoots video in 1080i and looks breathtaking. The rotating screen on the back of the Sony A55 means you can twist and turn in every conceivable angle and still see exactly what you are filming. This is guaranteed to lead to some amazing and original pictures and videos.
Because of the constant autofocus, you are going to see crisp video that does not look as though someone filmed it with a handheld camera from the 1990's when you record movies. With a maximum resolution of 1920×1080, you can enjoy these movies on even the finest computer monitors or high definition televisions.
One final benefit of the Sony A55 is that because of the non-moving mirror inside, it has a relatively compact design. It is not just comfortable to hold in your hand because it is light, but it also has a rubber grip that feels as though you have a firm grasp of your camera.
Though many people will suggest that the company took a big risk with creating the Sony A55, there are going to be many fans who will attest to the fact that it was a risk well worth taking. If you are looking for a blazingly fast camera that is also versatile, the Sony A55 comes highly recommended.
US $914.95
