Sony's New High Performance DSLR A560, A580 with 3D sweep Panorama, Auto HDR coming soon

Recently Sony has launched world's smallest portable 3D Cameras. And now Sony is ready to launch 2 new high performance Digital SLR cameras A580(16MP) and A560(12MP) in Alpha line which can shoot upto 7fps and Full HD videos. These a DSLR cameras come with powerful processors, 2D/3D sweep panorama feature, Auto HDR and multi frame noise reduction and more.

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A580 and A560 both are powered by new Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor processor and Sony BIONZ imaging processor. Now Sony's Quick Auto foucs (AF) Live View system can detect upto 15 faces keeping moving subjects in pin sharp focus.





These DSLR A560 & A580 support full range of over 30 A-mount interchangeable lenses of Sony and Carl Zeiss. Now use them with your favorite lens.




With High Resolution Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor Sony's DSLR offer full High Definition video shooting with a choice of AVCHD 1080i (interlaced) or we friendly MP4 formats (MPEG-4).




Since Both DSLR A560 and A580 feature 3D sweep panorama. You can create great looking wide 3D panoramas easily. The Refined auto HDR feature creates a single image from multiple shots enhancing highlights and shadow details, and reducing the noise levels.




Sony's DSLR A560 & 580 support a wide range of media including Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HD Duo, SDHC, SDXC formats.

Type	Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera with built-in flash
Lens Compatibility	Sony α lens, Minolta and Konica Minolta AF lens
Image Sensor	A580 Exmor APS HD CMOS 16.2 effective megapixels	A560 Exmor APS HD CMOS 14.2 effective megapixels
Processor	BIONZ image processor
ISO Sensitivity Range	ISO 100 - 12800 (Extended: ISO 25600 in Multi-Frame NR Mode)
Image Formats	JPEG , RAW, RAW + JPEG
HDMI Connector and BRAVIA Sync	HDMI mini connector (Type C), BRAVIA Sync (Sync menu), PhotoTV HD
Image Size: 3:2 (pixels)	A580 L size:  4912x3264 (16M) M size:  3568x2368 (8.4M) S size:  2448x1624 (4M)	A560 L size:  4592x3056 (14M) M size:  3344x2224 (7.4M) S size:  2288x1520 (3.5M)
HD Movie Recording	AVCHD: 1920 x 1080i (16:9) (59.94i recording, 29.97 fps image sensor output / Average bit rate 17 Mbps) MP4: 1440 x 1080 (16:9) (29.97 fps / Average bit rate 12 Mbps) / 640 x 480 (4:3) (29.97 fps / Average bit rate 3 Mbps) Max record time: Without SteadyShot Inside 29 minutes, with SteadyShot Inside 14minutes on the α580 and 24 minutes on the α560 at a room temperature
Viewfinder	Fixed eye-level, penta-Dach-mirror type Optical Viewfinder Approx. 95% coverage, 0.8x magnification (with 50mm lens at infinity)
LCD	7.5cm (3”) TFT (Xtra Fine LCD) with 921k dot resolution; 2-way tilting mechanism
Live View System	Quick AF Live View　(pentamirror tilt system)
Focus Check Live View	Focus system TTL phase detection system / Contrast AF selectable Display Real-time image adjustment display (reflects exposure compensation, white balance, Sunset / B&W of Creative Style )
SteadyShot INSIDE	YES
Anti-dust System	Coating on low pass filter, plus image-sensor shift
Focus Modes	AF/MF selectable AF modes: Single-shot AF, Automatic AF, Continuous AF
Autofocus System	TTL 15-point phase detection AF system with 3 cross sensors (11-point with optical viewfinder)
Exposure Modes	Programmed AE (AUTO, AUTO - Flash Off, P), Aperture priority, Shutter priority, Manual, Scene selection
Exposure Metering System	(Live View): 1200-zone evaluative (Viewfinder): 40-segment honeycomb pattern
Exposure Metering Modes	Multi-segment, Centre-weighted, Spot
Scene Selection	Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Sunset, Night portrait/Night view, Hand-held Twilight
Creative Style Settings	Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, B/W
Sweep Panorama	YES (2D and 3D)
Auto HDR	YES (available in P/A/S/M modes)
Shutter Speed	1/4000-30sec, Bulb
Exposure Bracketing	3 continuous exposures, in 0.3 or 0.7 EV steps
White Balance Settings	Auto / 6 presets / Colour Temperature/Colour Filter /  Custom WB
Continuous Advance Shooting	Up to 7 fps in Speed Priority mode (AF/AE fixed at first frame) Up to 5 fps with optical viewfinder Up to 3 fps in Quick AF Live View mode
Approx. no. of Shots	Approx. 1050 images with optical viewfinder, approx. 560 images in live view mode (CIPA standard)
Built-in Flash	Auto pop-up, GN 12 at ISO 100, FOV coverage up to 18mm
Flash Modes	Flash-off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Rear Sync., Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
Media	MemoryStick PRO Duo / PRO-HG Duo / SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC memory card
Dimensions (WxHxD)	Approx. 137 x 104 x 84mm (W/H/D, excluding protrusions)
Weight	Approx. 599g (excluding battery, media and accessories)

Price information is not yet available, Since the alpha DSLRs range between $499 & $ 2600, These DSLRs might be expensive. But that doesn't matter to Photography Enthusiasts :). Both Sony's DSLRs will be available in October this year.




So friends, Did you like these DSLR cameras? What is your favorite Lens?

Shekhar Sahu