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# 12 fps ultra-fast shooting 24.3 MP APS-C sensor 19-point Phase Detection AF Sony Alpha SLT-A77 Translucent Mirror Digital SLR Camera - Body only (OLD MODEL)

**Brand:** sony
**Price:** 12435 DH
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## Summary

> ⚡ Shoot Fast, Focus Faster, Create Forever!

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- **What is this?** Sony Alpha SLT-A77 Translucent Mirror Digital SLR Camera - Body only (OLD MODEL) by sony
- **How much does it cost?** 12435 DH with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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- sony enthusiasts

## Why This Product

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## Key Features

- • **Unmatched Speed for Action Shots:** Shoot up to 12 frames per second with continuous autofocus—never miss the decisive moment again.
- • **Revolutionary Translucent Mirror Tech:** Simultaneously focus and shoot with Sony’s exclusive 2nd Gen translucent mirror system for flawless precision.
- • **Capture Every Moment in Stunning Detail:** 24.3 MP APS-C sensor delivers breathtaking resolution for professional-grade images and enlargements.
- • **See It All Clearly with OLED Viewfinder:** World’s first OLED electronic viewfinder offers ultra-high resolution and real-time preview of settings.
- • **Cinema-Quality HD Movies at Your Fingertips:** Record Full HD 1080p video at 60p/60i/24p with full manual controls for creative freedom.

## Overview

The Sony Alpha SLT-A77 is a powerhouse DSLR featuring a 24.3 MP APS-C sensor, blazing 12 fps continuous shooting, and Sony’s exclusive 2nd generation Translucent Mirror Technology. It boasts the world’s first OLED electronic viewfinder for crystal-clear framing and supports Full HD 1080p video recording with advanced manual controls. Rugged yet lightweight with a magnesium alloy body, it’s designed for professionals and enthusiasts who demand speed, precision, and cinematic quality in both stills and video.

## Description

Product Description               Sony α (alpha) SLT-A77V Digital SLR. World’s fastest shooting DSLR. Get action photos, HD Movies and Live View shots that other cameras miss, thanks to Sony’s exclusive Translucent Mirror Technology. Enjoy 24.3 megapixel resolution - with the world’s fastest shooting - up to 12 frames per second - and the world’s first OLED electronic viewfinder.                  From the Manufacturer                A+ &amp;amp;amp;lt;!-- .body2 { font: 100%/1.4 Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:12px; background: #42413C; margin: 0; padding: 0; color: #000; background-color: #FFFFFF; } /* ~~ this fixed width container surrounds all other elements ~~ */ .container2 { width: 960px; margin: 0 auto; /* the auto value on the sides, coupled with the width, centers the layout */ } /* ~~ This is the layout information. ~~ 1) Padding is only placed on the top and/or bottom of the div. The elements within this div have padding on their sides. 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With resolution this high, each shot captures a massive amount of detail for greatly reduced noise and vibrant images that explode with clarity and richness. Capture spectacular HD Movies. This is the world's first DSLR to offer a choice of super-smooth 60p, standard 60i or cinematic 24p, all at Full HD 1920x1080 resolution. Other DSLRs can shoot. Or they can focus with speed and precision of Phase Detection AF. They cannot do both simultaneously. Sony changes that with the award-winning Translucent Mirror Technology system. It directs light to both the image sensor and the Phase Dectection AF sensor simultaneously.   Technology Ultra High Speed Shooting Introducing best-in-class shooting.2 By harnessing the power of Sony's Translucent Mirror Technology, you can shoot at up to 12fps at full 24.3 megapixel resolution with continuous auto focus. It's ideal for capturing a sequence of photos or the defining moment in high-speed sports photography. World's First OLED Viewfinder There's never been anything like the Tru-Finder™ OLED electronic viewfinder. Boasting 2359K dots for ultra-high resolution, images pop with richness, clarity and detail. You can even see the results of camera adjustments in real time through  the viewfinder. Rugged Magnesium Alloy Body Don't let its pretty face fool you. With a strong-yet-lightweight magnesium alloy body, the α77 delivers on the promise of its good looks with the strength and rugged reliability your active lifestyle demands. Plus, all ports, doors and controls are weather-resistant for worry-free shooting, come rain or shine. Amazing HD Movies The choice is yours. Shoot super smooth 60p, standard 60i or cinematic 24p movies—all at Full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution.4 Capture high-quality AVCHD™ video that looks great on your HDTV, or shoot MP4 videos to upload to the web. Full-Time Live View You can use both the LCD monitor and OLED Electronics View for composing shots in Live View. Both provide a "what you see is what you get" preview of white balance, focus, depth of field, exposure and 100% framing accuracy, plus informative on-screen displays. Full array of accessories From vertical grip, to flash, to microphones and a wide assortment of lenses, you'll have all you need for the ultimate in creative freedom for video and still shooting.   Product description and full feature list The SLT-A77 Digital Camera is equipped with the latest technology to bring you  incredible entertainment quality. Explore the full range of features and options below.  2nd Generation Translucent Mirror Design Other DSLRs can shoot. Or they can focus with the speed and precision of Phase Detection AF. They cannot do both at once. Sony changes all that with the award-winning Translucent Mirror Technology system. It directs light to both the image sensor and the Phase Detection AF sensor simultaneously.   24.3 MP; best-in-class resolution2 You get incredible detail and gorgeous enlargements thanks to a 24.3 megapixel sensor. It's the highest resolution among APS-C DSLRs, as of November 2012.   World's fastest up to 12 fps continuous2 The translucent mirror makes it far easier to capture the decisive soccer kick or your baby at her absolute cutest. Shoots up to 12 frames per second at full-resolution 24.3 megapixels with continuous auto focus (AE locked after first frame). This is the world's fastest shooting speed for interchangeable lens APS-C cameras, as of November, 2012.   World's first OLED viewfinder There's never been anything quite like the Tru-Finder™ OLED electronic viewfinder. For size, speed and brightness even after sunset, this is a gem. It begins with 2359K dots for amazing resolution and high contrast ratio for incredible depth. OLED reduces motion blur to a bare minimum. You can also see the results of camera adjustments in real time with superb color and detail.   HD Movies4 at 60p, 60i, or 24p Capture spectacular HD Movies. This is the world's first DSLR to offer a choice of super-smooth 60p, standard 60i or cinematic 24p, all at Full HD 1920x1080 resolution. AVCHD™ codec delivers stunning picture quality. MP4 codec offers smaller files for easier upload to the web.   HD movies with full manual control Now you don't need to surrender control when you shoot HD movies. Enjoy the full expressive potential of Program, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority or Manual (P/A/S/M) control in  HD movie mode.   Full-time Phase Detection AF You get fast, accurate auto focus in every mode—even HD Movie and Live View—thanks to Sony's exclusive Translucent Mirror Technology. While Contrast Detection Auto Focus often hunts for correct focus, Phase Detection AF knows exactly where correct focus is, and goes straight for it.   Full-Time Live View in LCD or EVF You can use both the LCD monitor and OLED Electronic Viewfinder for composing shots in Live View. Both provide a what-you-see-is-what-you-get preview of white balance, focus, depth of field, exposure and 100% framing accuracy, plus informative on-screen displays.   World's shortest release time lag3 Helps ensure that the image you want is the image you get. Once auto focus occurs, release time lag is the delay between fully pressing the shutter release and when the camera actually starts taking the picture. Long lag makes it harder to capture fast-moving objects. The Sony A77 boasts the world's shortest release time lag at only 0.05 seconds.3   SteadyShot INSIDE™ stabilization Image stabilization reduces blur by compensating for camera shake. Typical DSLR systems build image stabilization into selected lenses only. SteadyShot INSIDE™ image stabilization is built into the camera body itself. You'll reduce blur with every A Mount lens, including macro and wide-aperture standard zoom lenses.  HDMI® output for HD viewing Enjoy HD movies and stunning still images on a compatible HDTV.7 The camera includes an HDMI® output. In addition, the BRAVIA® Sync system works with compatible Sony® BRAVIA HDTVs enabling you to control camera playback using the television's remote.8  Up to 530 Shots of battery life9 Take up to 530 shots on a single charge with Sony® Stamina™ battery power.9 Sony's InfoLITHIUM® battery system enables you to see the percent of power remaining, so you can keep shooting in confidence.   P/A/S/M exposure modes The camera offers a full range of controls from the beginner's AUTO+ mode to P/A/S/M: Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority and Manual. On-screen prompts help you refine your skills, build your confidence and exercise greater creative control. Rugged, magnesium alloy body  The SLT-A77 is built for the real world with a magnesium alloy body that combines high strength with light weight. Ports, doors and controls are also weather-resistant for smooth operation under adverse conditions.   Object Tracking AF Locks onto a specified object and maintains focus even as the subject moves. Unpredictable subjects stay in focus even while zooming. You can concentrate on composition without worrying about focus.   19-point Auto Focus To maximize the value of Translucent Mirror Technology, Sony incorporates Phase Detection AF of great sophistication. 19 sensors with 11 cross sensors maximize precision for both vertical and horizontal subjects.   Three-way tilt/swivel LCD screen  Tilt it up or down to frame high- and low-angle shots that would otherwise be hit-or-miss. Tilt and swivel over the camera for self-portraits. You can even tilt it up and down when you hold the camera in vertical mode! Finally, the monitor folds flush to the camera with the LCD exposed for shooting or protected for travel.   Dual control dials Perfect for experienced shooters, dual control dials provide direct, hands-on access to two settings at a time.  Top mounted LCD In addition to status displays on the LCD monitor and Electronic Viewfinder, Sony offers a top-mounted LCD with exposure information.  6-image layering  Leverages the fast BIONZ® processor to capture six images in a fraction of a second, and then combine the data. The result is one incredible single image that gets a cleaner result in Multi-Frame NR mode or sharper nighttime pictures in Hand-held Twilight mode.   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. Sensitivity selectable up to ISO 16000. (Recommended for still subjects.)   Handheld Twilight mode Get gorgeous shots at night without a tripod. Combines six frames into a single image for smooth, low-noise evening shots. (Recommended for still subjects.)   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. (Recommended for still subjects.)   3D Sweep Panorama™ Mode Capture vast scenic vistas and 16:9 shots in spectacular 3D. As you sweep across the panorama, the camera records separate right-eye and left-eye images that make landscapes come alive on your 3D television.1 Records both JPEG and MPO file formats.   Advanced Anti-Dust Technology Anti-Dust Technology helps keep the CMOS sensor clean, resulting in consistently clear pictures. First a static-free coating on the sensor's low-pass filter helps repel dust. Then vibration automatically dislodges dust from the sensor.  Built-in Flash (GN12) To help you shoot more effectively, the camera includes a built-in flash (Guide Number 12) that can also trigger a wireless accessory flash (sold separately). The integrated hot shoe enables you to expand your lighting options with a range of accessory flashes (sold separately).   Slot for two media types For cost-effective, convenient storage and sharing of your images, the camera accepts Memory Stick PRO Duo™/Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ and SD/SDHC/SDXC media (Class 4 or higher recommended, sold separately).   APS-C size HD CMOS image sensor With 19.5 times the area of the typical camcorder image sensor, APS-C makes the difference between amateur and professional-looking video, delivering an exceptional combination of high resolution, high sensitivity and gorgeous, blurred backgrounds.  Sweep Panorama™ Mode Capture expansive landscapes automatically. Press the shutter, sweep vertically or horizontally. The camera does the rest, continuously shooting images and stitching them together.  Built-in GPS An integrated GPS receiver records the location and time of every shot you take and lets you view your images on a map with compatible computer and Internet applications, so you can remember where you took your favorite shots.6  Shot Result Preview See the results before you take the shot. This preview takes the guesswork out of camera settings by showing the effects of the aperture, shutter and DRO settings on the depth of field, motion and dynamic range.   921K dot TruBlack™ LCD screen Sony's 3.0-inch Xtra Fine LCD™ monitor has 921K dots for superb resolution. The TruBlack™ screen includes a special resin layer to suppress internal reflections, increasing contrast compared to conventional LCDs. Sunny Weather mode boosts visibility even further.   Main Sensor Quick AF Live View Combines the fast focus of Phase Detection AF with high quality Live View images right from the main sensor. This is made possible by Sony® Translucent Mirror Technology. You get accurate images and 100% framing on the LCD monitor or eye-level viewfinder.   ISO 16000 sensitivity Incredibly clear low-light pictures without sacrificing detail, made possible by the low-noise Exmor® APS HD CMOS image sensor and refined BIONZ image processor.   AUTO+ (Advanced Auto) mode Get cleaner, more dynamic pictures and fewer missed shots. Unifies and simplifies Sony intelligent technologies. The camera automatically recognizes the correct scene mode.   Graphic Display Clarifies the relationship between aperture and shutter speed, as well as the effect each has on photographic results.  Upgraded BIONZ® image processor The brain of the camera is a Sony's BIONZ® image processor substantially upgraded for the demands of 24.3 megapixel photography. Chroma noise reduction delivers high-resolution, low-noise photos even at ISO 16000. Also enables fast processing for up to 12 fps continuous shooting of data-intensive 24.3 MP images, 2D/3D Sweep Panorama™ modes and 6-image layering.   Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO) Improves results with backlit subjects and recovers details hidden in shadows. Settings include Auto, Level with a choice of five operating levels and Off.   1200-Zone exposure metering Reads exposure directly from the main image sensor. Choice of Multi, Center and Spot metering accommodates a full range of shooting situations.   Sony Exmor® technology Conventional image sensors use only a handful of analog-to-digital (A/D) converters, which can slow you down. The Exmor® sensor provides more than 5,600 column-parallel A/D converters. This helps enable continuous shooting at up to 12 frames per second.   11 Picture Effect modes  Discover innovative ways to make your images and videos pop. These include Posterization (Color, B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (Red, Green, Blue, Yellow), Soft High-key, High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome, and Miniature.   Face Detection and Registration The camera can automatically detect up to eight individual faces and adjust focus, exposure, white balance and flash to help deliver crisp, properly lit images of people. Can prioritize children or adults. Face Registration can remember friends and family members and prioritize them.   Smile Shutter™ technology Captures a smile the moment it happens. Simply select the Smile Shutter™ mode and the camera takes the picture automatically. You can prioritize children or adults and adjust the smile sensitivity.       1. Requires 3D HDTV, HDMI cable (at least 10.2 Gbps) and active 3D glasses sold sep.2. Among interchangeable lens cameras with APS-C size sensors as of November 2012.3. Among DSLRs as of November 2012.4. Records in 29 minute segments.6. Map service requires PC with internet. Service provided by Google and subject to change without notice.7. Requires HDTV and HDMI® cable sold sep.8. Compatible with BRAVIA® Sync or Theatre Sync™ HDTVs connected via HDMI®.9. Actual performance varies based on settings, environmental conditions, and usage. Battery capacity decreases over time and use.© 2012 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony is not responsible for typographic and photographic errors. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Sony, BIONZ, BRAVIA, Exmor, InfoLITHIUM, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Smile Shutter, Stamina, SteadyShot INSIDE, Sweep Panorama, Theatre Sync, Tru-Finder, TruBlack, and Xtra Fine LCD are trademarks of Sony. AVCHD is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

## Features

- 2nd Generation Translucent Mirror Technology camera
- 24.3 MP for superb detail and amazing enlargements
- World?s fastest up to 12 fps continuous shooting
- World's first OLED viewfinder; big and bright
- World's first HD Movie mode with AVCHD 60p/60i/24p

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Connectivity Technology | HDMI, USB |
| Wireless Technology | EyeFi |
| Video Output | AVCHD |
| Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| Total Video Out Ports | 1 |
| Shooting Modes | Automatic, High dynamic rang, Scene |
| Digital-Still | Yes |
| Movie Mode | Yes |
| Image Capture Type | Stills & Video |
| Night vision | No |
| Auto Focus Technology | Continuous, Face Detection, Live View, Multi-area, Phase Detection, Selective single-point, Single |
| Focus Features | TTL 19-point Phase Detection |
| Autofocus Points | 19 |
| Focus Type | Automatic with Manual |
| Focus Mode | Automatic AF (AF-A), Continuous-Servo AF (AF-C), Manual Focus (MF), Single-Servo AF (AF-S) |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| File Format | JPEG |
| Effective Still Resolution | 24.3 MP |
| JPEG Quality Level | Fine |
| Maximum Image Size | 24.3 MP |
| Bit Depth | 14 Bit |
| Total Still Resolution | 24.3 MP |
| Maximum Focal Length | 75 Millimeters |
| Optical Zoom | 3.1 x |
| Lens Type | zoom |
| Zoom | Optical |
| Camera Lens | A zoom lens compatible with Sony/Minolta Alpha and Sony/Minolta Alpha DT mountings |
| Minimum Focal Length | 24 Millimeters |
| Lens Construction | 13 |
| Metering Methods | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Exposure Control | Manual |
| White Balance Settings | Auto, Flash torch |
| Self Timer | 10 Seconds |
| Crop Mode | 16:9 |
| Screen Size | 3 Inches |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Dots Per Screen | 837273 |
| Display Fixture Type | Articulating |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 921,000 |
| Has Color Screen | Yes |
| Flash Memory Type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 1 GB |
| Write Speed | 12 fps |
| Flash Memory Bus Interface Type | UHS-I |
| Flash Memory Supported Size Maximum | 64 GB |
| Compatible Mountings | Sony/Minolta Alpha, Sony/Minolta Alpha DT |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Image stabilization | Sensor-shift |
| Maximum Aperture | 3.5 Millimeters |
| Expanded ISO Minimum | 100 |
| Photo Sensor Resolution | 24.3 MP |
| Photo Sensor Size | APS-C |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/8000 Seconds |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds |
| Form Factor | Mid-size SLR |
| Special Feature | Live View |
| Color | Black |
| Item Weight | 1.61 Pounds |
| Video Resolution | FHD 1080p |
| Viewfinder | Electronic |
| Flash Modes | [INF] Inferred: Live View Flash, Red Eye Reduction, Fill Flash |
| Camera Flash | Built-In |
| Skill Level | Amateur, Professional |
| Compatible Devices | Sony/Minolta Alpha, Sony/Minolta Alpha DT |
| Continuous Shooting | 12 |
| Aperture modes | F2.8-F22 |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 1.1x |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/250_sec |
| Video Capture Format | mpeg-4;avchd |
| Expanded ISO Maximum | 16000 |
| Battery Weight | 50 Grams |
| Delay between shots | 0.08 Seconds |
| Battery Cell Type | Lithium Ion |
| Battery Average Life | 470 Photos |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable NP-FM500H battery & charger |

## Product Details

- **Compatible Mountings:** Sony/Minolta Alpha, Sony/Minolta Alpha DT
- **Photo Sensor Technology:** CMOS
- **Supported File Format:** JPEG
- **Image Stabilization:** Sensor-shift
- **Maximum Focal Length:** 75 Millimeters
- **Optical Zoom:** 3.1 x
- **Maximum Aperture:** 3.5 Millimeters
- **Expanded ISO Minimum:** 100
- **Metering Description:** Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
- **Brand:** Sony

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ I love it! I hate it! I love it! I hate it!
*by H***R on January 26, 2012*

I bought this camera as an upgrade for my Sony A700 (badly dated) and this camera is a very good, but too long delayed, replacement for the A700.I do wildlife photography and sports photography as hobbies, so this review will only touch on those uses. I absolutely love the improvement I have gotten in my wildlife pictures. The focusing is faster and sharper, the colors seem more true, and the transition from 12MP to 24MP makes a tremendous difference in my ability to crop images (most animals still refuse to walk up to me) and still have a quality photo. There is a night/day difference between the quality of pictures I take with this camera and pictures I took with the A700.I am disappointed with this camera's usefulness for sports. The quality of pictures I obtain is either excellent or worthless. Some reviewers love the electronic viewfinder and it does give you a better idea of how the camera sensor is "seeing" the scene. However it is slow when following rapid sports action, and the viewfinder stutters (i.e. it shows still shots of previous pictures or just shows a black screen for a fraction of a second) when taking a continuous series of pictures. This is very frustrating when I am trying to follow an athlete who is chasing a ball. It is very difficult to keep a player in focus if I cannot see them and do not know exactly where they are. The manufacturer is justifiably proud of offering a camera that can shoot 12 frames per second (only in aperture priority mode) and I really wanted that level of capture speed to allow me to get better pictures of bats meeting balls etc.. The only time you need 12 fps is when you are photographing a rapidly moving object, which is the time you will not be able to consistently see that object in the viewfinder:(The "Sports Mode" is unusable in my opinion. You cannot employ spot focus in Sports Mode, and consequently the camera tries to average the focus between the athlete you are trying to photograph and all the players, officials, coaches, birds, stands, water coolers, etc., that you do not want to focus on. It is not that difficult to employ manual settings, but why would you make a camera with a Sports Mode that assumes everything you can see is equally interesting to you?I love that I am getting great images and am able to get some shots I could not get before. I hate that I am missing some shots that used to be much easier to obtain. This camera has many great qualities and I will continue to use it, but is does make sports photography more difficult.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ excellent for what I use it for
*by S***D on June 8, 2014*

Ok, let's start with the "con": you cannot tether this camera. The a700 could be tethered. The a77 cannot. It's not a huge drawback, but it is a drawback. What do you use tethering for? Controlling the camera from your computer. Transferring the pictures directly and immediately to a computer (for a client or someone else to look at). For easily seeing the pictures on a large screen, rather than the screens on the camera. And...using this in a photobooth! This camera just cannot be used in a photobooth. It's frustrating. Not being able to tether the camera is frustrating, but not a deal-breaker -- not even close. How many times have you needed to tether your camera? But it would be nice.I've been using the a77 for a year and three months. I resisted it and continued using my a700 because I hated the idea of an EVF. However, after about 30 seconds of trying out the a77, I was hooked, and I cannot go back to an OVF. Occasionally I use a Nikon, and it's just awful. An EVF has REAL advantages -- big advantages.I am a professional photographer, and I'm shooting 4-6 days a week, most weeks. About 70% of my assignments are sports, and about 20% are club event photography. The other 10% are group pictures, studio work, on-location "people at work" photos, etc.For sports especially, the EVF is incredibly useful. I shoot in manual mode. With an optical viewfinder, if you change from f/2.8 to f/11, the view doesn't change. If you change from 1/50 to 1/2000, the view doesn't change. The picture will be drastically different, but you won't see it until you actually take a picture. With outdoor sports, the lighting is constantly changing -- sun going behind a cloud, light diminishing during sunset, front-lit, side-lit, or back-lit faces. With an electronic viewfinder, you see exactly how the picture will look. If you change the shutter speed, film speed, or aperture, the image in the viewfinder will change. This is a huge help while shooting.Also, after you take a picture, the picture usually shows up on the back of the camera for a few seconds, right? Well, since the viewfinder is a tiny computer screen, you can have the picture show up there, instead. That is also great. You don't have to take the camera away from you eye and look at the back of the camera -- you can be shooting pictures and reviewing them, all without moving the camera. It's kind of like the difference between using keyboard shortcuts and clicking with the mouse. Yes, you can type, then use the mouse to click on the next field, then type some more, then use the mouse to click on the next field. But it's much faster to just hit "tab" to go to the next field. You never take your hands off the keys,and it just goes faster, your train of thought isn't interrupted, you can just "go" faster.For example, when I take group photos, I need to check to see if anyone was blinking, and take another picture if they were. With an EVF, I take the picture, then the image immediately appears on the screen in the viewfinder, and I can very quickly see whether I need to take another picture or not. I know -- it doesn't sound like a big deal. None of these things would have made much impression on me, before I bought an a77 and got hooked. I would have said they were all small things, and really not very important.Just try it. Borrow or rent one for a week, and then try to go back to an optical viewfinder. You won't be able to do it.One more benefit of an EVF: you know how, when it's sunny outside, it can be hard to see the screen on the back of the camera? Too much glare, too bright outside? Well, the EVF is inside the camera, in a deep dark cave. There are no reflections, no glare to fight. You can see how the picture actually looks.Ok, so obviously I think the EVF is the big selling point with this camera. But there are other good things.The 12 fps is kind of a lie. The real burst rate is 7 fps. 12 fps only works in "P" mode. If you are a serious photographer, you don't use P. But 7 is plenty. If you're the person who has to cull all the photos after an event (and I am), then...7 fps is more than enough to wade through... I do use the 12 fps setting when shooting golf, just because the club and ball move SO FAST. And I also use it in baseball, to get the "ball on the bat" picture. But otherwise, 7 fps is plenty.The camera is rugged. I shoot sports. Most sports don't stop because of rain, sleet, snow, heat, or cold. So I can't, either. I've used this camera in all types of weather, and it survives admirably. It's built tough.People say the Sony alpha cameras have bad high-ISO noise, and I agree. HOWEVER, I work for a large photography company. I am (obviously) the only Sony shooter. Most of the other photogs shoot Nikons, and a few shoot Canon. The head of sports photography sees ALL pictures, from everyone, before the pictures go onto the website. And he raves about my camera's noise performance. He's comparing my a77's noise to pictures from Nikons and Canons, and he thinks the a77 is excellent. He's a die-hard Nikon fan (a member of their professional photographer group), but my pictures have almost won him over to Sony. I honestly don't understand how my pictures are so much better than pictures from Nikon and Canon, but he swears they are. So much so that I have become my company's top photographer for low-light assignments.The GPS feature is GREAT, and I'm very disappointed that they've eliminated it on the a77 mark 2. It's another feature (like EVF) that you don't realize how useful it is until you actually have it. I will be very sad to lose it. Very.The Minolta/Sony hotshoe is a non-issue. Were you planning to use a Canon flash on your a77? No, of course not. So what does it matter? Sony, Sigma, etc make flashes with our mount. It's true, pocketwizard does not. But I use cowboy studio triggers, and guess what? They work equally reliably as pocketwizards, and they cost a small faction of what pocketwizards do. Perhaps a cowboystudio trigger wouldn't work from 100 meters away, and perhaps a pocketwizard would. But I don't work that far from my lights. In normal studio conditions, my cowboystudio triggers work as reliably as my company's pocketwizards. And the cowboystudio triggers allow my camera to fire my Canon 430 EXII flash remotely. (Ok, so I WAS planning on using a canon flash with my a77...)My Sony a77 is rugged, dependable, full-featured, takes great pictures, has good continuous AF, and has an excellent electronic viewfinder. I use the camera 4-6 days a week, and I'm glad I chose Sony, not Canon or Nikon. It's an excellent camera.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good price for good camera.
*by H***S on April 10, 2025*

Well kept camera with low shutter count. Works like new. Can’t give 5 stars due to impregnated cigarette odor.

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