Description
Capture decisive moments like a true professional. The Alpha a58 unites high-end camera technology with more features and user-friendly operation to enable comfortable, carefree shooting with impressive results. Every curve and detail of its sophisticated body has been painstakingly refined to enhance your handling ease. Whether shooting photos or Full HD video, it's now easier than ever to elevate your images with the refinement and creative freedom of interchangeable-lens photography.
The Alpha a58 features a 20.1-megapixel Exmor HD APS sensor for lavishly detailed photos that make for gorgeous enlargements - not to mention Full HD video of incredible richness and clarity. Thanks to the large APS-C size sensor and premium Sony Exmor APS HD CMOS technology, the camera achieves high resolution with no penalty in low-light sensitivity or sensor noise. And with continuous shooting of up to 5 fps, you'll never miss a moment.
Unlike other DSLRs, the a58 captures up to 5 fps at full 20.1-megapixel resolution with continuous autofocus thanks to the power of Sony's award-winning Translucent Mirror Technology. This groundbreaking technology directs light to both the image sensor and Phase Detection AF sensor simultaneously for enhanced autofocus performance plus blazing speed and precision.
When shooting quick-moving subjects - think kids playing soccer or a seagull in flight - it can sometimes be difficult to maintain a crisp focus. Using Sony's Translucent Mirror technology and advanced face/object detection, lock-on AF continuously adjusts the target frame size based on various subject characteristics and dramatically increases the in-focus rate. Even if your subject's face cannot be detected, the lock-on AF ensures smooth, stable focusing using the optimal AF point - without having to search.
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20.1-megapixel Exmor HD APS sensor with 5 FPS continuous shooting
Every scene is captured beautifully, from corner to corner, with fine details and rich tonal gradations thanks to Sony's proprietary Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor. Its large size delivers high sensitivity, attractive defocusing effects, and low noise in wide-ranging shooting situations including dimly lit environments. Impressive 20.1-effective-megapixel resolution also brings every detail to life. -
Lock-on AF for even easier focusing of moving subjects
Now it's easier than ever to keep moving subjects in focus. Using Sony Translucent Mirror technology and subject size detection, the lock-on AF continuously adjusts target frame size based on various subject characteristics and dramatically increases the in-focus rate. Even if your subject's face cannot be detected, it ensures smooth, stable focusing using the optimal AF point - without having to search. -
Auto object framing intelligently fills the frame with your subject
Easily create studio quality portraits of still lifes, moving subjects and even macro close-ups using the iAuto internal exposure intelligence found in the SLT-A58. Simply photograph the subject and the Auto Portrait Framing feature will save an additional, optimally framed image in portrait or landscape orientation. Combining Face Detection and By Pixel Super Resolution technologies with rule of thirds, and auto object framing provides enhanced images for beautifully composed and appealingly balanced full resolution portraits. -
Large 2.7" tilt-able, 460K dot clear photo LCD screen
Tilt it up or down to frame high- and low-angle shots that would otherwise be hit-or-miss. Fold it flush to the camera with the LCD exposed for shooting or protected for travel. -
Multi-frame NR
Experience incredible low-light shooting without a flash. The camera captures six images in a fraction of a second. Combining the data from all six, it creates a single image with a reduction in noise equivalent to two additional steps of ISO sensitivity. -
Translucent Mirror Technology accelerates AF performance
Sony's Translucent Mirror Technology simultaneously directs light to the image sensor and AF sensor on a continuous basis to realize full-time live view shooting and accelerated full-time continuous phase-detection auto focusing even during HD movie shooting. It's the cornerstone of Sony interchangeable-lens camera technology. -
SteadyShot INSIDE image stabilization
Image stabilization reduces blur by compensating for camera shake. SteadyShot INSIDE image stabilization is built into the camera body itself. You'll reduce blur with every A-mount lens because it provides compensation equivalent to approximately 2 to 4.5 additional steps in shutter speed, allowing for more hand held opportunities in low light or longer focal lengths. -
Auto HDR built into camera
Captures more scene dynamic range than a single exposure can handle - and more range than photo film. Combines the best highlight detail from one shot, the best mid-tones from a second and the best shadow detail from a third for one incredible shot. Captures in a split second. -
Hand-held twilight
Get cleaner and sharper nighttime pictures - beyond the capability of traditional cameras - without using flash or a tripod. The camera captures six images in a fraction of a second. Combining the data with separate algorithms for still and moving parts of the picture reduces blur, minimizes noise and enables extraordinary detail. -
Advanced 15-point AF system with 3 cross-sensors
To maximize the value of Translucent Mirror technology, Sony incorporates phase detection AF of great sophistication. Three cross-type sensors to maximize focus precision. -
Picture effects
Ordinary scenes become extraordinary photos and movies with picture effects. Choose from 11 modes and 15 effects that significantly increase visual impact by adjusting camera parameters and applying advanced processing techniques.
Specifications
Summary
- Product Description
- Sony a SLT-A58K - digital camera DT 18-55mm lens
- Product Type
- Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode, movie recording
- Lens Included
- DT 18-55mm lens
- Memory Card Slot
- Memory Stick PRO Duo card, SD card
- Image Processor
- BIONZ
- Sensor Resolution
- 20.1 Megapixel
- Max Video Resolution
- 1920 x 1080
- Lens System
- Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 18 - 55 mm - f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM II
- Focus Adjustment
- Automatic, manual
- Min Focus Distance
- 25 cm
- Image Stabiliser
- Optical (SteadyShot INSIDE)
- Camera Flash
- Pop-up flash
- Viewfinder
- Electronic - colour - OLED
- Display
- LCD display - 2.7"
- Supported Battery
- Sony NP-FM500H Li-ion rechargeable battery (included)
- Interface
- HDMI, USB 2.0
- Dimensions (WxDxH)
- 12.86 cm x 7.77 cm x 9.55 cm
- Weight
- 492 g
Detailed Specification
General
- Product Type
- Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode, movie recording
- Lens Included
- DT 18-55mm lens
- Sensor Resolution
- 20.1 Megapixel
- Optical Sensor Type
- Exmor APS HD CMOS
- Total Pixels
- 20,400,000 pixels
- Effective Sensor Resolution
- 20,100,000 pixels
- Optical Sensor Size
- APS-C (23.2 x 15.4 mm)
- Field of View Crop Factor
- 1.5
- ISO (Max)
- 16000
- Sensor Features
- Anti-Dust coating
- Optical Zoom
- 3x
- Image Processor
- BIONZ
- Image Stabiliser
- Optical (SteadyShot INSIDE)
- Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser
- Yes
- Face Detection
- Yes
- Surround Sound
- Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording
- Print Standard
- DPOF support, Exif Print support, PRINT Image Matching
- Auto Focus
- TTL phase detection
- Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty
- 15
- AE/AF Control
- Eye Control, Predictive AI Servo AF
- Face Detection
- Face Detection AF/AE/FE/WB, Face Recognition
- Digital Video Format
- AVCHD, H.264
- Image Recording Format
- JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG
- Max Video Resolution
- 1920 x 1080
- Interface
- HDMI, USB 2.0
Exposure & White Balance
- Light Sensitivity
- ISO auto, ISO 100-16000
- Exposure Metering
- Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot
- Exposure Metering Zones
- 1200
- Exposure Modes
- Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority
- Special Effects
- Black & White, Vivid, sunset, landscape, portrait
- White Balance
- Custom, automatic, presets
- White Balance Presets
- Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, 2500K - 9900K
- Max Shutter Speed
- 1/4000 sec
- Min Shutter Speed
- 30 sec
- Exposure Compensation
- ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
- Auto Exposure Bracketing
- 3 steps
- X-sync Speed
- 1/160 sec
Lens System
- Type
- Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 18 - 55 mm - f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM II - zoom
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera
- 27 - 82.5mm
- Focus Adjustment
- Automatic, manual
- Min Focus Distance
- 25 cm
- Max View Angle
- 76 degree(s)
- Zoom Adjustment
- Manual
- Lens Construction
- 7 groups / 8 elements
- Filter Size
- 55 mm
- Features
- Aspherical lens, Smooth Autofocus Motor (SAM)
Camera Flash
- Camera Flash
- Pop-up flash
- Guide Number (m / ISO 100)
- 10
- Flash Modes
- Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction
- Red-Eye Reduction
- Yes
- Features
- AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation, wireless off-camera control, flash exposure bracketing
Additional Features
- Continuous Shooting Speed
- 8 frames per second
- Self-Timer Delay
- 10 sec, 2sec
- Flash Terminal
- Hot shoe
- Additional Features
- RGB primary colour filter, digital noise reduction, depth-of-field preview button, sharpness control, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, saturation control, Sweep Panorama technology, LCD live view mode, Dynamic Range Optimizer, built-in help guide, automatic display brightness adjustment, Multi-Frame Noise Reduction, Intelligent AUTO (iAUTO), AUTO+ (Advanced AUTO) mode, noise reduction over long exposures, high ISO speed noise reduction, Auto Object Framing, Translucent Mirror technology
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type
- Electronic - OLED
- Viewfinder Colour Support
- Colour
- Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage
- 100%
- Optical Viewfinder Magnification
- 0.88x
- Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range
- -4 to +4
- Features
- Auto eye sensor
Display
- Type
- 2.7" LCD display
- Display Format
- 460,000 pixels
- Display Form Factor
- Folding
- Display Features
- Contrast control, display brightness control
Connections
- Connector Type
- HDMI output , USB 2.0
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories
- Battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, shoulder strap, USB cable
Battery
- Battery Type
- Sony NP-FM500H Lithium Ion
- Details
- Sony NP-FM500H Li-ion rechargeable battery (included)
- Battery Life Details
- Photo shooting - 690 shots (EVF on) , Photo shooting - 700 shots (LCD Monitor on)
Memory / Storage
- Memory Card Slot
- Memory Stick PRO Duo card, SD card
- Supported Memory Cards
- SD Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
- Image Storage
- 5456 x 3632 , 3872 x 2576 , 2736 x 1824
- Video Capture
- AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 24Mbps , AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 17Mbps , AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps - 24Mbps , AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps - 17Mbps , H.264 - 1440 x 1080 - 25 fps - 12Mbps
Dimensions & Weight
- Width
- 12.86 cm
- Depth
- 7.77 cm
- Height
- 9.55 cm
- Weight
- 492 g
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature
- 0 °C
- Max Operating Temperature
- 40 °C
