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Advanced functionality and performance
in a compact camera
Design and functions
16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA (SAL1680Z), 1/1250 sec., F7.1, ISO 200, Daylight white balance
Generic LCD monitor
with unwanted
reflections
Clear protective cover
LCD
TruBlack display
Reflections are
reduced
Anti-reflective film
Reinforced glass
Resin filling
New advanced-mode
a
design
The stylish
a
65 embodies the same new
a
design concept as the higher-end
a
77.
Its handsome body strikes a solid balance
between sharp tension and smooth
elegance that attracts at first glance and
enhances satisfaction for years to come.
Every detail from its naturally fitting grip to
optimized control placement is refined to
simplify operation as you peer through the
viewfinder. Both functional and beautiful,
it’s a milestone in the design of Sony
A-mount cameras.
New quick-access controls
You can easily operate the camera while
keeping your eyes on the scene because
the controls are specially designed for swift
tactile recognition. Frequently used controls
are placed within natural reach of your
fingers and are clearly differentiated in size
and height. Main buttons are placed within
easy reach of your thumb and a front-
mounted control dial enables comfortable
adjustment of shooting parameters.
Comfortable grip
The grip is ergonomically designed to
enhance shooting comfort as you look
through the viewfinder. Optimized contours
fit your hand comfortably and contribute to
a steady grasp that minimizes accidental
slips. The back of the grip is also wide to
firmly support your thumb.
New lens shading and aberration
compensation
To ensure optimal shooting results, the
a
65
automatically compensates for the shading
and aberration characteristics of the
particular lens you mount. This includes
vignetting (peripheral shading), lateral
chromatic aberration and optical distortion,
which can each be activated or deactivated
through the MENU. Embedded data within
the camera on supported A-mount lenses*
ensures optimal compensation every time.
Customizable buttons
To enhance shooting convenience, you can
customize three buttons to satisfy personal
preference, provide quick access to the most
frequently used functions, or better match
particular usage conditions. The AEL and ISO
buttons can be reassigned to activate any of
23 assignable functions, including Exposure
Compensation, Drive Mode, Flash Mode,
Focus Area, Face Detection, Smile Shutter, ISO
Sensitivity and Metering Mode.
Shot Result Preview
Before shooting, you can preview how your
photo will look with major settings applied.
The all-new Shot Result Preview function
shows not only the effects of your selected
aperture, but also the effects of the selected
shutter speed and Dynamic Range
Optimizer (DRO) settings in the viewfinder
and LCD monitor. So you can confirm the
depth of field and motion blur with ease.
It produces more dynamic results than
the conventional optical preview function,
which only shows the effects of the aperture
setting. From the MENU, you can choose
whether pressing the Preview button near
the right bottom of the camera activates
the conventional optical Depth of Field
preview function or new Shot Result Preview.
921,600 dot tilt LCD monitor
This innovative LCD will set you free
to clearly and flexibly view scenes in
challenging shooting environments. The 3
Xtra Fine LCD™ monitor with crisp 921,600
dot resolution and TruBlack™ technology
offers outstanding performance in almost
any kind of lighting condition. Whether
shooting horizontally or vertically, you
can easily tilt it to achieve a natural
viewing angle even at low and high
camera shooting angles. Moreover, Sony’s
exclusive TruBlack technology fills the gap
between the protective outer glass and
underlying LCD with resin to significantly
reduce surface reflections, improve visibility
from wide viewing angles, maintain high
contrast and more accurately reproduce
deep blacks. Reflections are further
lowered by a special anti-reflective coating
and multi-coating.
* SAL1650, SAL1855, SAL55200-2 and SAL18250.
Firmware updates are planned to expand the number
of supported lenses.
