Sony Alpha A580 Digital SLR Camera Body

The Sony Alpha A580 Digital SLR offers superb imaging quality, Full HD 1920x1080i movies and extensive creative control. The combination of the 16.2 megapixel Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor and the BIONZ processor with dual Noise reduction produces excellent quality images with minimal noise and sensitivity up to ISO 12800. With the ability to shoot at speeds up to 7 frames per second plus Live View ...

Sony Alpha A580 main features

• 16.2 effective megapixels - High-resolution Exmor™ APS HD CMOS Sensor for low-noise, ultra-responsive still image and HD video shooting, even in low light
• BIONZ processor with dual Noise reduction - Powerful image processing engine incorporates new algorithms for very high quality, low noise images with rich tonal gradation
• High-speed continuous shooting - Capture fast-moving action at up to 7fps in Speed-priority Continuous Advance mode
• Full HD movie shooting - Record detail-packed Full HD videos in AVCHD 1080i or convenient MP4 format
• Creative Full HD movie functions - Including dedicated Movie button, aperture control for beautiful depth of field effects and selectable Creative Styles
• Advanced Quick AF Live View - Real-time high-resolution image display on LCD with fast, accurate phase-detection AF
• Sweep Panorama with 3D Sweep Panorama - Press the shutter and sweep the camera to capture extra-wide panoramic images: also capture 3D panoramas to view on 3D TV
• Up to ISO 12800 - Very high maximum sensitivity with improved noise reduction for natural-looking images, even in low light conditions
• Focus Check Live View - Touch a button for full-resolution image preview on LCD screen direct from main image sensor to assist accurate focus confirmation
• 15-point phase-detection AF system - Newly developed AF system with 3 cross sensors for rapid, accurate focusing - effective with Viewfinder or live view shooting
• 7.5 cm (3.0") variable angle Xtra Fine LCD - High resolution (921k dot) LCD with multi-layer anti-reflective coating for superb detail and contrast even if viewing outdoors
• Optical Viewfinder - Bright optical Viewfinder with 95% coverage for clear, comfortable framing: touch a button to preview depth of field
• Versatile information display - Select from a choice of digital levelling gauge, shooting parameters, grid lines and graphic exposure display options
• Face Detection - Recognises up to 8 faces in a scene, optimising optimum exposure, white balance, flash and other settings for beautiful portraits
• Smile Shutter - Automatically fires shutter when subject smiles with an adjustable smile detection sensitivity
• Enhanced HDR Auto - Automatically merges three successive exposures to create a single image with an effective dynamic range even wider than film
• Multi-Frame Noise Reduction - Automatically combines a burst of six exposures to create a single ultra-low noise image; sensitivity equivalent to ISO 25600
• Handheld Twilight Mode - Automatically combines a burst of six exposures to create a single image with supressed blur and reduced noise in low light
• Creative Styles - 6 selectable image finishing options to suit range of shooting situations - can be customised for even greater creative control
• D-Range Optimiser - Analyses image in real time, adjusting brightness and contrast for more natural, evenly exposed backlit scenes
• Versatile drive modes - Drive modes include Continuous advance, Self-timer, exposure bracketing and White balance bracketing
• SteadyShot INSIDE - Optical image stabilisation offers 2.5-4.0 steps anti-shake performance with A-mount lenses by Sony or Konica Minolta
• Dual anti-dust system - Reduces build-up of dust on sensor during lens exchange
• HDMI® output - HD connector for image display on HD TV (requires optional cable). Photo TV HD enhances still image viewing on compatible BRAVIA®
• BRAVIA® Sync - Allows direct control of camera playback functions via BRAVIA® TV’s remote
• Supplied software - Includes Image Data Converter SR, Image Data Lightbox SR and PMB Ver. 5.2

It’s all in the detail
The high-resolution CMOS sensor assures detail-packed pictures with excellent contrast and gorgeous colours. Exmor technology cuts noise while signals are converted to digital form. The result? Flawlessly beautiful images.

Incredible shooting reactions
Capture fast-moving action or the changing expression of a portrait subject with a continuous burst of images. Speed Priority mode shoots at a lightning-fast 7 frames per second.

Great pictures from any angle
The LCD screen tilts up or down for comfortable viewing in different shooting positions. It’s really useful if you’re not holding the camera close to your eye: for example of you’re shooting above a crowd or crouching down for an interesting viewpoint.

Super-fast shooting that’s always in focus
Absolutely sharp focus is a mark of pro-quality images that really stand out. Manual Focus Check Live View previews clear, bright full-resolution images on the LCD screen for accurate checking. You can zoom in on screen to confirm pin-sharp clarity of the finest details. It’s great for macro photography, portraits, still life and architectural scenes where perfect focus is critical.

Look closely: you’ve never seen anything like it
Don’t miss those vital details. The Xtra Fine LCD screen gives you an incredible view of all your shots, with superb colour reproduction and contrast. It’s ideal for checking correct focus and exposure when you’re reviewing pictures after shooting.