Sony redefines the DSLR with award-winning Translucent Mirror Technology in its SLT (Single-Lens Translucent) camera design. It has a translucent mirror fixed in position to reduce blackout time between shots, while its innovative design also enables SLT cameras to be smaller, lighter and faster than conventional DSLR cameras.
Or select the regular DSLR camera design, with a reflex mirror that flips up and down to capture an image. You'll find creativity in all your shots with Sony's α (pronounced alpha) interchangeable lenses and accessories.
With a sleeker form factor than regular DSLRs, A-mount SLT cameras with Translucent Mirror Technology enable high-speed, high precision, phase detection AF for stills and movies. An exclusive Sony technology, Translucent Mirror Technology is blazingly fast, so it's easy to capture life's greatest moments in perfect focus.
A key benefit of Translucent Mirror Technology is the ability to enjoy sharp, focused images and movies at all times. It has a Continuous Advance Priority AE mode that also lets you shoot high-speed sequences up to 10 frames per second (fps). With Continuous Auto-Focus, A-mount SLT cameras enable responsive action with continued clarity while zoomed in, or with moving subjects.
Unlike regular DSLRs, the α SLT camera offers fast, accurate and continuous focus on moving subjects using Phase-Detection AF, to easily create professional-looking movies. A benefit of Sony’s Translucent Mirror Technology, this allows tracking of subjects on the move without delay and greater clarity, in Full HD.
With Phase-Detection AF
With Contast-Detection AF
Picture Effect
Being artistic is easy
One of the latest features available on A-mount SLT cameras, Picture Effect enables you to freely express your personal style. With 11 different tools and filters to edit your photos and movies as you shoot, creatively add partial colour effects, toy or retro camera effects and more to enhance the overall look of your images and videos.
* You can download firmware upgrade for your SLT-A33 and SLT-A55V to enjoy this feature.
Image³ System
Capture perfect shots with technology
Shoot the world around you using SLT & DSLR cameras with high performance Sony's α A-mount lenses, an Exmor R™ CMOS image sensor, and BIONZ™ processor technology. With vivid colour, clarity of detail and fast processing power, professional-looking images and photography in low light and all other conditions is a breeze.
Lens Lineup
With a wide variety of lens options, choose the perfect lens for your SLT or DSLR camera to suit your shooting situation and style.
Accessories
Expand the use of your SLT or DSLR camera with all accessories available, including flashes, monitors,
microphones and more.
Awards
Translucent Mirror Technology has won a prestigious TIPA award, while the α55 has received honours from TIME magazine and more.