We have a hands-on look at the new Sony Alpha A68 the affordable entry to mid range Digital SLR.
| Sony Alpha SLT-A68 in Digital SLRs
The Sony Alpha A68 is the new entry-level to mid-range Sony SLT Digital SLR, with electronic viewfinder, and offers some high end features considering the price, including a top LCD with illumination, 8fps continuous shooting with AF tracking, 79 AF points, and a microphone socket for video recording. The camera is available for around £480.
Update: Read our full Sony Alpha A68 Review.
Sony Alpha A68 Key Features
- 24 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor
- SteadyShot Inside (sensor based image stabilisation)
- EVF: 1.44million dots
- 2.7inch tilting screen
- 8fps continuous shooting with AF tracking
- 79 AF points, 15 cross-type, -2EV focus
- ISO100 to ISO25600
- FullHD video recording (50Mbps)
Sony Alpha SLT-A68 Hands-On Photos of Equipment
Update: Read our full Sony Alpha A68 Review.
Sony Alpha SLT-A68 Specifications
| Manufacturer | Sony | |
| Lens | ||
| Effective Magnification | 1.5x | |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Pixels | 24.7Mp (Megapixels) | |
| Pixels (W) | 6000 | |
| Pixels (H) | 4000 | |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | |
| Sensor Size | APS-C | |
| Sensor Size (width) | 23.5mm | |
| Sensor Size (height) | 15.6mm | |
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| LCD Monitor | ||
| LCD Monitor | 2.7in | |
| Screen resolution | 460,800 dots | |
| Touch Screen | No | |
| Focusing | ||
| Focusing modes |
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| Exposure Control | ||
| Shutter speeds shortest | 1/4000sec | |
| Shutter speeds longest | 30sec | |
| Bulb mode | Yes | |
| Exp modes |
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| Metering |
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| ISO sensitivity | 100 - 25600 | |
| White balance |
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| Exposure Comp | +/-3 | |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Magnification | 0.57x | |
| Shooting Options | ||
| Continuous shooting | 8fps | |
| Video | ||
| Movie mode | Yes | |
| Video Resolution |
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| Video FPS | 50p, 50i, 25p | |
| Stereo Sound | No | |
| Optical Zoom with Video | Yes | |
| Other Features | ||
| Image Stabilisation | Yes | |
| Interface | ||
| HDMI | Yes | |
| USB | USB 2 | |
| Wi-Fi | No | |
| Storage | ||
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| Power Source | ||
| Battery Type | NP-FM500H | |
| Battery Life (CIPA rating) | 580shots | |
| Box Contents | ||
| Box Contents | Battery charger, rechargeable battery pack, USB cable, CD-ROM, shoulder strap, standard zoom lens. 94 page printed manual. | |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 675g | |
| Width | 142.6mm | |
| Height | 104.2mm | |
| Depth | 82.8mm | |
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