Sony Alpha 77
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.
2nd Generation Translucent Mirror Design
24.3 MP; best-in-class resolution
World's fastest up to 12 fps continuous
HD Movies at 60p, 60i, or 24p
HD movies with full manual control
HDMI output for HD viewing
921K dot TruBlack LCD screen
World's first OLED viewfinder
Three-way tilt/swivel LCD screen
AUTO+ (Advanced Auto) mode
Top mounted LCD
Full-time Phase Detection AF
World's shortest release time lag
Object Tracking AF
19-point Auto Focus
6-image layering
Multi-frame NR
Handheld Twilight mode
Auto HDR built into camera
ISO 16000 sensitivity
11 Picture Effect modes
3D Sweep Panorama
Sweep Panorama Mode
Built-in GPS
Shot Result Preview
Main Sensor Quick AF Live View
SteadyShot INSIDE stabilization
P/A/S/M exposure modes
Sony Exmor technology
Upgraded BIONZ image processor
APS-C size HD CMOS image sensor
Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO)
Face Detection and Registration
Smile Shutter technology
Slot for two media types
Up to 530 Shots of battery life
Rugged, magnesium alloy body
Advanced Anti-Dust Technology
Built-in Flash (GN12)
There is also the A65 which is a little toned down version of this camera
with the main difference being 10fps, 15 point auto focus, and some in-camera options
i believe both are scheduled to release in October
the A77 will be selling for
1,999 w/lense
1,399 body
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Transluce.../dp/B005IHAIC0
A65 will be selling for
999 w/lens
899 body
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Transluce...6088030&sr=1-1
let me know what you guys think
I am personally thinking of saving up for the A65 and waiting for personal experience reviews to be released about it