Sony Alpha DSLR-SLT-A55 Digital Camera W/18-55mm Lens

For the first time, a high-resolution live image preview with rapid, accurate phase detection autofocus is available at all times--via the LCD or the electronic viewfinder. It's got 16.2MP of high resolution captured on an APS-C size HD CMOS image sensor, a 3x DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 (35mm equivalent 27-82.5mm) lens, built-in GPS that 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), an incredibly sharp, bright 3" tiltable LCD screen with 921,000 dots, built-in flash, full HD 1080/60i video, a fabulous 3D panorama mode that combines 3 pictures into a 3D image, and up to 10 frames per second continuous shooting.
There's also an automatic HDR mode which take 3 photos of a high-contrast situation, and melds the highlight, shadow and mid-tone data together to create 1 optimal photo.

Sony Alpha DSLR-SLT-A55 Specifications

Imaging
Camera Type Digital SLR with Interchangeable lenses
Lens Mount Sony Alpha/ Minolta
Camera Format APS-C / (1.5x Crop Factor)
Resolution Effective Pixels: 16.2 Megapixels
16 MP: 4912 x 3264
Sensor Type / Size CMOS, 23.5 x 15.6 mm
File Formats Still Images: JPEG, RAW
Movies: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Audio: AAC
Memory Card Type Memory Stick Pro Duo
Memory Stick PRO HG-Duo
SD
SDHC
SDXC
Image Stabilization Optical

AV Recording
Video Recording Yes, NTSC
Aspect Ratio 3:2, 16:9
Focus Control
Focus Type Auto
Focus Mode Single-servo AF (S), Continuous-servo AF (C)
Autofocus Points 15

Viewfinder/Display
Viewfinder Type Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage 100%
Viewfinder Magnification Approx. 1.10x
Diopter Adjustment - 4 to +4 m
Display Screen 3" Rear Screen LCD (921600)
Screen Coverage 100%
Live View Yes

Exposure Control
ISO Sensitivity 100-12800
Metering Method Spot metering, Center-weighted average metering, Multi-zone metering
Exposure Modes Modes: Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Programmed Auto, Shutter Priority
Compensation: -2 EV to +2 EV (in 0.3 EV steps)
White Balance Modes Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Kelvin, Manual, Shade

Flash
Built-in Flash Yes: Auto
Continuous Shooting Up to 10 fps

Performance
Self Timer 2 sec, 10 sec
Connectivity AV Output, USB 2.0
Software Requirements Windows: XP (SP3), Vista (SP2), 7
Mac: OS X 10.4 or later

Power
Battery 1x NP-FW50 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
Operating/Storage Temperature 32 to 104 °F (0 to 40 °C)

Physical
Dimensions (WxHxD) 4.87 x 3.62 x 3.33" / 12.37 x 9.19 x 8.46 cm
Weight 15.27 oz / 433 g Camera body only

Kit Lens
Focal Length 18 - 55 mm
Comparable APS-C Focal Length: 27 - 82.5 mm
Aperture Maximum: f/3.5 - 5.6
Minimum: f/22 - 22
Minimum Focus Distance 9.84" (24.99 cm)
Groups/Elements 7/8
Diaphragm Blades 7
Autofocus Yes
Image Stabilization No
Filter Thread Front: 55 mm
Dimensions (DxL) Approx. 2.75 x 2.75" (6.99 x 6.99 cm)
Weight 7.5 oz (213 g)