Sony Alpha DSLR SLT A77 Digital Camera with Sony 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 SAM AF/DMF Zoom Lens

2017-06-18T20:00:00

I spent a while reviewing the various options available and as I already had an SLT-A65 decided to keep in the Sony range so I could keep all the lenses I'd already purchased. The A77V has fitted in very nicely, my wife has the "hand me down". I plumped for the A77V over the mark 2 version mainly because I don't feel much need to be able to use the wifi feature.

Gerryatric

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2017-05-21T20:00:00

The A77ii - much to be appreciated and already much achieved. I have spent the last 2 weeks familiarising my way around the settings without being intimidated. Really looking forward to fullfilling its promise.

Balcombe

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2017-05-12T20:00:00

I was very late to the Sony SLT cameras, but was always intrigued to try them out, but never got round to it. Now I am very pleased that I took the plunge and bought the Sony ST-A77v camera. It is excellent. I've had my Sony SLT-A77v just over a week and I am absolutely loving it. The image quality is excellent with great dynamic range and detail. The features, build quality and design is a joy to use. Having used Canon and Nikon systems for years, my first Sony DSLT shows real innovation in photographic equipment. The OLED viewfinder is a revelation. I love the real time effect changes as I adjust my exposure settings. Unlike a classic optical viewfinder, I get to see how my exposure will actually look before capturing the image. I have paired my SLT-A77v with the SAL1650 DT16-50mm f2.8 SSM lens and the results are fantastic. What a quality pairing of camera and lens. Weather sealed so I can shoot in any and all weathers without concern, AF is fast, accurate and the images are beautiful at ISO up to 6400 (where a bit of noise creeps in). Some people have complained about noise at higher ISO, and it is true, there is noise, but the images the A77 captures, can preserve detail with mid level post production noise reduction applied. With 24.3MP at your disposal, applying more aggressive noise reduction and then resizing the image downwards, creates more the usable and highly detailed images (just as I did with my Nikon D800 36.3MP images at high ISO). Considering most images used these days are online, using the highest ISO available to the A77 and then resizing the images downwards, still makes very usable images. I hope Sony continue supporting the SLT cameras in their Alpha range. Having converted recently, I plan on using them for years to come.

gadjo

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2016-11-25T19:00:00

I’ve been using this camera for a couple of years but due to a lot of time spent travelling (with an RX100m3 on my back) I’m still getting to grips with all the features.

Late S.

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2016-11-25T19:00:00

I?ve been using this camera for a couple of years but due to a lot of time spent travelling (with an RX100m3 on my back) I?m still getting to grips with all the features.

TiggerP

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2016-08-19T20:00:00

So glad a bought this , although second hand , it's great value for money.

tom2malta

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2016-06-06T20:00:00

I purchased this camera a month ago to add to my existing A77 & A77ii bodies and would not purchase any other make of camera as Sony use the leading technology and have great customer support should you require it.

Andrewb

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2016-05-09T20:00:00

the Camera is just so good easy to use does what it say's on the pack. the problem is Sony UK usless, SLT A77 mk11 seems to be good but only had a play with it

tellingasitis

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2016-05-06T20:00:00

Sony cameras are up there with Canon now, if not better

Gidzy

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2016-04-15T20:00:00

With just a couple of exceptions this camera is everything I could ever imagine I need (or want). I wear glasses and with other DLSR's I need to look at the back screen for information and review an image. What a pain glasses on, off, on, off.... with the A77 and most other Sony cameras it's all in the viewfinder so I never have to look at the back screen. Wonderfil images and I find the menu system very intuitive and easy to use. 2 Gripes - there's no tethered system - would be so useful in the studio or photoshoot with a client and why the unique hot shoe? That said the Sony flash and wireless capabilities are superb.

allenrb

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2016-02-27T19:00:00

Purchased the A77ii for sports photography as the A65 was limited. The sticky autofocus is a great feature.

Robmac

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2016-02-24T19:00:00

I am delighted with this camera which is an upgrade to my sturdy dependable Alpha 230. This new camera feels very well built andcomfortable to use. It is immensely capable and all the controls are very easy to find and use.

Kitey

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2016-01-23T19:00:00

+ A really nice camera to use, handles very well and rotating screen so useful. Good video at 50P in daylight. - Poor noise over 400 iso. No headphone jack. No record level meters

BarbieBoy

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2015-12-29T19:00:00

Bought this to complement my 2 existing Sony A700's with a view to fully migrating over (next purchase may be the A77V mkII) if I find the all enhanced features & the electronic viewfinder especially, suits all my needs.

gary259

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2015-12-22T19:00:00

I bought this camera and so happy with quality of pictures and video!

Larissa J.

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2015-12-19T19:00:00

I bought this camera recently, as my KonicaMinolta 5D packed in. My main camera to date has been the Sony A450, which I find is a nice camera. No frills, it does what I want. Some years ago, I bought the Sony A37 on a whim, and I find it rather small for my large hands, so it lies on a shelf. Now I did look at the Sony A850 and A900, because I have a lot of Minolta AF full frame lenses, but I found that the prices asked for the bodies were out of my league. So I settled for the Sony A77 after reading revues, all mainly positive. I am not disappointed, and I am glad that I made this decision.

kevfinger

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2015-12-15T19:00:00

I have this camera over a year and am a member of a camera club. The A77 is very easy to use and has an excellent range of features including the 'translucent mirror that allows you to see what the photo is going to be before you shoot it. It is hard to fault but like all top of the range cameras you need to get to become familiar with the high-end features to get to really love it. In my work the fact that it has a pop-up flash and GPS metadata are quite important.

Brehon

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2015-11-14T19:00:00

I have owned the A77 for a couple of months, and still have the A65 as well. They both feel good in the hand, although the A77 feels like, and is a more capable camera. I was impressed with its tracking focus facility, and the accuracy of it's exposures. A good quality multi directional screen is very handy for awkward shots like Macro etc. I am very happy with my choice of cameras, and there are plenty of good quality lenses on offer, both from Sony ad the older Minolta range. Love this camera.

Gray D.

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2015-10-30T20:00:00

I bought this a77V to replace my aging a33 and to alongside my a65V. I was disappointed that Sony decided to drop the GPS....which i have found very useful with my a65. I did not want a 77mk2 as the GPS had been remove and Wifi added....!!!!!!. I hunted for sometime trying to find a 77, only various site selling secondhand and you had to buy without trying and trust the seller!. I was lucky to found a brand new one from Camera Jungle following an add in the sky at night mag. I have to say they were really nice people to deal with. The camera is similar but slightly better then the a65 and as it seems Sony in their wisdom dropped GPS...i better look after these cameras. As you can see i like Sony cameras and used them for years. I photograph sceneries...mountains , auroras and from astro pictures also. I was extremely happy to find a brand new a77V but Sony dropping the GPS is a real backward step.

I G.

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2015-07-13T20:00:00

Do we really need all those megapixels? The smaller the pixel, the smaller the area for gathering photons. I'd have preferred fewer, bigger pixels to cope with real world issues like low light noise rather than more and more pixels trying to out resolve the lens. The viewfinder is an interesting idea, but you lose the first couple of seconds to a bright white blur as the camera adjusts the gain and can't see properly in bright sun. The pellicule mirror is the real deal breaker for the SLT and why I'm moving away from the Sony/Minolta platform. It combines the worst of mirror and mirror less technology in one package, surpassing them both for inconvenience. The mirror is apparently unclean-able for anything that won't shift for a blower. Factor in the cost and inconvenience of sending away for this expensive replacement.

Wezza78

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2015-05-30T20:00:00

I have had my Sony A77 for 6 months, I an safely say that it is one of the best camera's I have ever had. I have had Nikon & Cannon but it doesn't matter what I write about my Sony if you are stuck in a groove of tradition of Nikon & Cannon. I never thought I would ever change from Nikon but I am so glad I did. Now I have a new flexible system of photography which even professionals admit the quality is good ( those who are not brainwashed by Nikon or Canon) Come on people there are other cameras out there.

glyn2406

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2015-04-29T20:00:00

I have had the A77v for two and a half years and found it excellent in every respect. It does everything I want to a high standard. I came through from film cameras with Minolta, graduated to digital with a Sony A100 and, having had very good results with that camera plus compatible equipment, purchased the A77v with the power grip. I'm very glad I did. A great camera for any type of photography. Intuitive and easy to use for beginner to expert.

Castors

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2015-02-24T19:00:00

So I actually love this camera. But I have to give it one star rating because I have only had it for 3 months and it already broke. The camera is technically still working but the front dial control has a rubber belt with knobby teeth for advancing the dial forward or back. Well the rubber belt has cracked all the way through. I had barely used the camera and it broke. I had to send it in costing $85 for shipping with insurance. Now I have to wait. Hopefully it gets back before my baby is born. She is due anytime starting next week and was the reason I decided to upgrade.

xturfsk8r

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2015-02-15T19:00:00

Good Camera deserves a good review would most certainly recommend especially as I have two of them

Tuppence

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2015-02-14T19:00:00

I bought my A77 body two months ago; I'm very pleased with my purchase

P S.

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2015-02-12T19:00:00

My second A77 bought to use alongside my original one

Bucketp

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2015-02-11T19:00:00

I bought my first A77 some two to three years ago and was very impressed with all that was demanded from it then I read independent reviews on the A77 v11 and bought that model a few weeks ago and so far I am delighted with the results this camera coupled with the Sony Zeiss 16-80 has given me.There are some downsides for example the hotshoe will not work with my older Sony flash unit (expensive at the time of purchase) and to buy an adaptor for the camera I feel is "taking a liberty!!!) I use adobe photoshop 6 and now my raw files will not import so I have to use adobe DNG converter or the Sony RAW converter which is not as versatile as the Sony system(the Adobe converter is a free download). Am I satisfied with my purchase well "yes" is the short answer and I look forward to more outings with this camera and other lenses and I will still be using the A77 v1 which is also pleasing to use and handle.

eeee

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2014-11-25T19:00:00

Got everything I need and more excellent buy wish I brought it earlier

Johnsca

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2014-10-05T20:00:00

as I have no post purchase BLUES even my wife likes the photos ive taken of her she didn't even as for a handbag as compensation. she did get some shoes though.

tiricky d.

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2014-09-18T20:00:00

I bought this to replace a damaged A550. The extra features are proving to be very useful. Have taken about 100 images so far, both in JPEG & RAW. The compression algorithms for JPEG are very good. Have not yet had chance to use all the features but those I have used, eg, panorama have worked very well.

Beardy

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