August 27, 2009 - 18.30 GMT Sony introduces the α550 (14.2 Mp) and α500 (12.3 Mp) digital SLR cameras that employ the new Exmor image sensors. These cameras are equipped with two Live View functions and a 3-inch LCD screen that tilts 90 degrees up or down. The α500 has a 230,000 pixel Clear Photo dsiplay,the α550 a 921,000 pixel Xtra Fine display. The α550 and α500 (body only) will cost about $950 and $750 resp. The α550L and α500L (with 18-55 lens) for about $1050 and $850, resp. A new SAL30M28 macro lens will be available for about $200...More |