Sony Alpha A77 body only $1019 http://www.dwidigitalcameras.com.au/store/product.asp?idProd…
Sony A77 with 16-50mm f2.8 SSM lens for $1549 http://www.dwidigitalcameras.com.au/store/product.asp?idProd… free delivery
The 16-50mm f2.8 SSM lens is an excellent lens, highly recommended that you get this with this camera but if you already have your own lens you can just get the body only.
Camerahouse is selling the body for $1699, body and 16-50mm f2.8 for $2499.
This is a fantastic camera packed with features and amazing picture quality. This camera is suited to enthusiasts and professionals.
Here are some reviews:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRVOzwI10Iw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnIri9PkJC8
http://www.popphoto.com/gear/2011/09/lab-test-sony-a77-new-k…
http://www.digitalcamerainfo.com/content/Sony-Alpha-A77-Digi…
Some of the highlights of this camera include:
• 24.3MP with the largest APS-C sensor on the market
• 12 fps continuous burst shots in stills at 24MP with autofocus
• 1080p at 60 fps in video mode with autofocus
• Real-time continuous autofocus in both video mode and burst shots using a fast phase detect autofocus system
• Super quick autofocus due to the Translucent mirror technology
• Built-in focus assist beam for focusing in low light
• Built-in GPS for geo tagging of photos allowing you to view exactly where on the map the photo was taken
• In-body Image stabilisation
• Fully articulated LCD screen
• 2D/3D sweep panorama modes
• 19 points autofocus
• 2.4 Million dots OLED viewfinder
• Dust shake sensor cleaning
• Magnesium alloy body/plastic
• 11 different picture affects
• HDR, MNFR and auto dynamic range optimiser
• Focus peaking technology for easy manual focus
• Weather seal
• Full-time Live view system
Very good price for this unit….. Sony was to abitious with $1400 launch price…The problem is that we may need to pay import tax as it is above $1000 threshold.