Sony α α68 Body

MPN: ILCA68.CEC  |  EAN: 4548736032255  |  Model: α α68 Body

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Sony α α68 Body - ILCA68.CEC Performance, Usage and Feature Ratings
Use Rating
DSLR Camera
Very Good
Intermediate Skill Level (Video)
Very Good
Basic Skill Level (Photo)
Very Good
Intermediate Skill Level (Photo)
Outstanding
Advanced Skill Level (Photo)
Just Right
Basic Skill Level (Video)
Outstanding
Sports Photography
Outstanding
Underwater Photography
Outstanding
Travel
Outstanding
Wildlife Photography
Outstanding
Event Videos
Just Right
Landscape Photography
Outstanding
Astronomy Photography
Very Good
Home Videos
Outstanding
High FPS Videos
Outstanding
Everyday Life Photography
Outstanding
Film Making
Just Right
Events Photography
Very Good
Low-light Videos
Outstanding
Professional Looks
Outstanding
Regular Looks
Outstanding
Camera Body Only
Very Good
Bluetooth Connectivity
Outstanding

Kind of Camera

This α α68 Body DSLR offers a larger and more refined set of options for capturing those beautiful moments exactly the way you want to, compared to simpler counterparts like the compacts.

Photography Skillset

Point and shoot - If you're not quite the expert yet or you're just getting started in the world of photography, the Sony α α68 Body will satisfy your needs.

For those who are passionate about photography at a casual level but are prepared to make the occasional technical adjustments, the α α68 Body is a very straightforward option. At this skill level you'll be comfortable utilising features such as the 79 "Auto Focus points" that this camera comes with.

To get your photos to the quality and spec that your high standards require, your camera should provide you with sufficient controls and tools to achieve this. One example is the range of Auto Focusing Modes that is available on the camera and the α α68 Body does have a good set of options that caters for photographers with high skill levels.

Video skill level

Just a beginner - Whether you're just starting to develop some expertise or you only record videos from time to time, then the Sony α α68 Body will satisfy your needs..

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Video Scenarios

The Sony α α68 Body, is a very competent option when it comes to recording occasions and related activities. 

Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Sony α α68 Body is a great companion to have.

Shooting your next scene - This camera has a sensor size of 23.5 x 15.6 mm mm which plays a large roles in handling various lighting scenarios.

Other Video needs

If you're looking for that silky-smooth rendering of your videos, this camera has got it as its able to handle 60FPS at 1080p resolutions.

Low light recording can be tricky, however this camera has got what it takes to help you through that. This is because its minimum aperture number combined with it's maximum ISO sensitivity can produce crispy images with minimal noise.

Photo Scenarios

The Sony α α68 Body has a sensor size of 23.5 x 15.6 mm (mm) which is crucial for capturing as much light information as possible when taking photographs of the cosmos. The ability to shoot and store images as RAW files and not just JPEG is important for this kind of photography. This model delivers on that!

There are times when you just want to take simple but great photos of things around you without bothering too much about camera settings. For that purpose, the α α68 Body is a really good choice. 

While taking those action shots during the day's event, you'll be aiming to keep your subject matter in sharp focus while they're in motion. The Auto Focus Tracking capability that comes with this camera helps with this.

The thrilling action of sports is filled with magical moments that shouldn't be missed. Which is why by taking the α α68 Body for those games, you'll have a camera that can effectively track subjects in frame while they are in motion.

Taking photos while underwater is a lot of fun. You'll be able to bathe the subject of your photograph with the colours and hues only found when taking shots in an aquatic environment.

Whether on holiday or exploring new places, this camera from Sony is a great choice. Taking photos of what's around you - near and far - with the α α68 Body is a breeze.

In scenarios where animals are darting about, the burst mode on this camera comes in handy as well as it's Tracking Focus capability. The combination of these features and the 23.5 x 15.6 mm (mm) Image Sensor on this camera, provides you with a device that suits your wildlife photography needs - whether tranquil or dramatic.

Composing photographs of landscapes is subject to the lighting conditions that you're faced with. The 23.5 x 15.6 mm(mm) Image Sensor Size on this model play a big role in this. Also, the Sony α α68 Body has a variety of scene modes which can be selected to suit the shot you're preparing to take.

Style

This device showcases a refined taste in mobile devices due to clean lines and a premium look.

It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way.

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Technical Specifications

Sony α α68 Body - ILCA68.CEC Technical Specifications
Specification Description
Design
Camera Type DSLR
Product Colour Black
Camera
Anti-dust Function Yes
Aperture Priority AE Yes
Camera File System DCF 2.0, Exif 2.3
Eye Relief 26.5 mm
Image Formats Supported JPEG, RAW
Panorama Mode Yes
Photo Effects 1
Saturation Adjustment Yes
Scene Modes Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight
Scene Modes Present Yes
Self-timer Delay 2, 10 s
Tripod Mounting Supported Yes
Twilight Yes
White Balance Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade
Flash
Built-in Flash Yes
External Flash Connector Yes
Flash Exposure Compensation Yes
Flash Exposure Correction ±3EV (1/2, 1/3, 1 EV step)
Flash Modes Auto, Fill-in, Flash off, Hi-speed sync, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Focusing
Auto Focus Yes
Auto Focus (AF) Lock Yes
Auto Focus (AF) Points 79
Auto Focus (AF) Points Selection 1
Auto Focusing (AF) Modes Continuous Auto Focus, Face detection, Single Auto Focus
Face Detection Yes
Focus Adjustment Auto/Manual
Manual Focus Yes
Tracking Focus 1
Light Exposure
Auto Exposure (AE) Lock Yes
ISO Sensitivity 100, 12800, 25600
ISO Sensitivity (max) 25600
ISO Sensitivity (min) 100
Light Exposure Correction ±5EV (1/2; 1/3 EV step)
Light Exposure Modes AUTO (Intelligent Auto/Superior Auto), Scene Selection, Sweep Panorama, Continuous Advance Priority AE, Movie, Programmed AE, Aperture priority, Shutter-speed priority, Manual, Memory recall
Light Metering Multi-segment, Spot, Center weighted
Manual Exposure Yes
Shutter
Camera Shutter Speed 30 - 1/4000 s
Camera Shutter Type Electronic
Continuous Shooting Mode Yes
Fastest Camera Shutter Speed 1/4000 s
Shutter Priority AE Yes
Shutter Speed (photo) 30 - 1/4000 s
Slowest Camera Shutter Speed 30 s
Video
Analog Signal Format System NTSC, PAL
Camcorder Media Type Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick XC-HG Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Full HD Yes
HD Type Full HD
Maximum Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Supported Aspect Ratios 3:2, 16:9
Video Formats Supported AVC, AVCHD, H.264, MP4, MPEG4
Video Recording Yes
Video Resolutions 640 x 480, 1280 x 720, 1440 x 1080, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Audio
Audio Formats Supported AC-3, LPCM
Audio Noise Reduction Yes
Audio System Dolby Digital
Built-in Microphone Yes
Microphone In Yes
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
Microphone Port - Size 3.5
Lens System
Digital Zoom 8 x
Interchangeable Lens Present 1
Lens Mount Interface Sony A
Storage
Compatible Memory Cards MS PRO Duo, MS Pro-HG Duo, MS XC-HG Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Display
Built-in Display Yes
Display LCD
Display Diagonal 2.7
Display Resolution (numeric) 460800 pixels
Flip-out Screen Yes
Vari-angle LCD Display Yes
Viewfinder
Diopter Adjustment (D-D) -4 - 3
Diopter Correction Yes
Electronic Viewfinder Yes
Magnification 0.88 x
Viewfinder Screen Size 0.39 "
Viewfinder Type Electronic
Sensor
Image Sensor Size (W X H) 23.5 x 15.6 mm
Megapixel 24.2 MP
Sensor Format Cropped
Sensor Type CMOS
Total Megapixels 24.8 MP
Ports & Interfaces
HDMI (Micro) Ports Quantity 1
HDMI Ports Quantity Yes
USB 2.0 (Micro USB) Ports Quantity 1
USB 2.0 Connectors 1
USB Connector Micro-USB
USB Version 2.0
Battery
Battery Technology Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Power Source Type Battery
Packaging Content
Batteries Included Yes
Battery Charger Included Yes
Cables Included AC
Weight & Dimensions
Depth 82.8 mm
Height 104.2 mm
Weight 610 g
Weight (including Battery) 675 g
Width 142.6 mm
Picture Quality
Maximum Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 pixels
Still Image Resolution(s) 6000 x 4000, 4240 x 2832, 3008 x 2000, 6000 x 3376, 4240 x 2400, 3008 x 1688, 8192 x 1, 856, 3872 x 2160, 12416 x 1856, 5536 x 2160
Memory
Memory Slots 1