This purchase includes the camera body, battery, charger and hdmi cables?

Hi Joaquin, the camera comes with the battery and charger, but not the HDMI cable. This accessory is sold separately from the unit. Thanks_Mitch

Is it true that one cannot adjust settings when set to Continuous AF (especially while shooting video)? Items such as stop, shutter, etc?

I believe that's true, if i want to shoot video and control the stop,ISO,and shutter I shoot in manual mode.

I just bought the a57 and find the evf to look pretty washed out and lacking contrast compared to my sony a7ii. is that normal because of oled vs this

As a former owner of the A57, I can definitely agree that its EVF viewer was a bit hard to see at times. The same is true for the A58 as well. Its an unfortunately side effect of the technology. I am not sure if the A77II viewer is any better or brighter. That is one primary reason why I switched camera makers.

I am trying to decide on the Sony A57 bundle with the two Sony lenses or the bundle without the lenses& purchasing a Tamron 18-200 lens instead. Help

best to buy the camera body and then Tamron SP lens, not the std Tamron, also a great lens is the Tamron 16-70 f2.8. These lenses rival the Sony G series for much less $$

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📷 Capture Life’s Fast Lane with Sony Alpha SLT-A57 – Where Speed Meets Precision!

CINEMA GRADE FULL HD VIDEO - Shoot stunning 1080p movies at 60fps with quick AF and manual controls for filmmaker-level creativity.
AUTO PORTRAIT FRAMING MAGIC - Never miss the perfect crop—Sony’s world-first Auto Portrait Framing intelligently optimizes your shots for social-ready portraits.
12 FPS CONTINUOUS SHOOTING POWER - Capture every dynamic detail with up to 12 frames per second—perfect for fast-paced action and professional results.
CLEAR IMAGE ZOOM 15 POINT AF PRECISION - Zoom in up to 2x digitally without losing clarity, backed by a 15-point AF system with cross sensors for razor-sharp focus.
TRANSLUCENT MIRROR TECH FOR INSTANT FOCUS - Experience blazing 0.05s shutter lag with full-time continuous AF that never misses a moment.

The Sony Alpha SLT-A57 DSLR features a 16.1MP APS-C Exmor CMOS sensor paired with Sony’s innovative Translucent Mirror Technology enabling full-time continuous autofocus and ultra-fast 12 fps shooting. It delivers professional-grade Full HD 1080p video at 60fps with quick AF, enhanced by a 15-point phase-detection AF system and Clear Image Zoom for versatile shooting. The articulated 3-inch LCD and Auto Portrait Framing make it ideal for creative professionals seeking speed, precision, and cinematic quality in one compact body.

Specifications

Metering Methods	Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
Exposure Control	3D Sweep Panorama, Aperture priority (A), Automatic, Continuous Advance Priority AE, Flash Off, Manual, Movie, Programmed AE (P), Scene Selection, Shutter-speed priority (S), Sweep Panorama
White Balance Settings	Auto
Self Timer	10 Seconds
Screen Size	3 Inches
Display Type	LCD
Dots Per Screen	921000
Display Fixture Type	Articulating
Display Resolution Maximum	921000
Has Color Screen	Yes
Flash Memory Type	SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Write Speed	3.5 MB/s
Flash Memory Supported Size Maximum	32 GB
Compatible Mountings	Sony/Minolta Alpha, Sony/Minolta Alpha DT
Sensor Type	CMOS
Image stabilization	Sensor-shift
Maximum Aperture	3.5 Millimeters
Expanded ISO Minimum	100
Photo Sensor Resolution	16.1 MP
Photo Sensor Size	APS-C
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/4000 Seconds
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds
Form Factor	Compact SLR
Special Feature	Image Stabilization
Color	Black
Item Weight	1.36 Pounds
Video Resolution	FHD 1080p
Viewfinder	Electronic
Skill Level	Professional
Specific Uses For Product	Photography, Videography
Compatible Devices	Sony/Minolta Alpha, Sony/Minolta Alpha DT
Continuous Shooting	12
Aperture modes	Aperture priority (A)
Viewfinder Magnification	1.04x
Audio Input	Microphone
Flash Sync Speed	1/160 sec
Video Capture Format	mpeg-4;h.264;avchd
Expanded ISO Maximum	25600
Battery Weight	22 Grams
Delay between shots	0.08 seconds
Audio Output Type	internal
Battery Cell Type	Lithium Ion
Battery Average Life	550 Photos
Aspect Ratio	16:9
File Format	RAW, RAW + JPEG, JPEG Fine, JPEG Standard
Effective Still Resolution	16.1 MP
JPEG Quality Level	Fine
Supported Image Format	AVCHD
Maximum Image Size	5.08 Inches
Total Still Resolution	16.1 MP
Maximum Focal Length	55 Millimeters
Optical Zoom	8 x
Lens Type	Mirror
Zoom	Digital Zoom
Minimum Focal Length	18 Millimeters
Focal Length Description	55 millimeters
Digital Zoom	2
Photo Filter Thread Size	55 Millimeters
Connectivity Technology	HDMI, USB
Wireless Technology	EyeFi
Video Output	AVCHD
Total USB 2.0 Ports	1
Total USB 3.0 Ports	1
Total USB Ports	1
Shooting Modes	Portrait, Automatic, Movie, Manual, Landscape, Sports, Panorama
Digital Scene Transition	zoom
Digital-Still	Yes
Movie Mode	Yes
Image Capture Type	Stills & Video
Night vision	No
Auto Focus Technology	Continuous, Face Detection, Live View, Multi-area, Phase Detection, Selective single-point, Single, Tracking
Focus Features	TTL 15-point Phase Detection
Autofocus Points	15
Focus Type	Manual Focus
Focus Mode	Continuous-Servo AF (AF-C), Manual Focus (MF)
Autofocus	Yes

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