Capture the decisive moment with the Sony a55 DSLR

This convenient, fascinating, fun, high-performance camera will satisfy advanced enthusiasts as well as beginners, and even pros. The Sony a55 delivers an incredible number of useful features including high speed and exceptional HD video capabilities. It literally teaches you what all those buttons and settings do and should be a great motivation for legions of picture takers stepping up to their first serious camera. 

We're giving away a Sony a55 camera in our Fall Into Photography Contest!

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Change the way you shoot pictures with Sony's new Translucent Mirror Technology™ DSLR camera. The SLT-A55V α DSLR camera features professional-grade continuous shooting at 10 fps and visibly faster, more accurate focus in Live View and HD Movie modes. Compose your shots on either the LCD monitor or electronic viewfinder with 100% framing accuracy. Advanced features including Auto HDR, Sweep Panorama and 15-point Auto Focus make it dramatically easier to get the best shot.

It's all about speed and precision. Capture the decisive moment with the α55VL, Sony's top-of-the-line Translucent Mirror Technology™ DSLR. Now you can focus and shoot simultaneously for fast, precise performance. And because the mirror never moves, the time needed to raise and lower the mirror is eliminated. This all helps continuous shooting up to 10 frames per second, complete with continuous auto focus. Auto focus is also visibly faster in Live View and HD Movie modes. There's also built-in GPS photo tagging that lets you map your memories on your compatible computer. The α55VL comes with a DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 zoom lens.

Get more information about the Sony a55 at Sony's website >>>

Read our full review of the Sony a55 here >>>

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TAKE GREAT PICTURES SWEEPSTAKES OFFICIAL RULES

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ELIGIBILITY

Open to individuals who are legal residents of the United States (EXCLUDING PUERTO RICO), who are 18 years of age or over as of the date of entry. Sweepstakes begins on October 6, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. and ends November 30, 2011 at 11:59 p.m. For purposes of these Official Rules, all times are Eastern Standard Time (EST).

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ENTRIES

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PRIZES 

The following prize(s) will be awarded:

Number of Winners

One

Description of Prizes

Sony a55 DSLR Camera and Lens

 Approximate Retail Value (ARV) of Prize

$799 US Dollars

No alternative prize, cash, or other substitution is permitted except by the Sponsor in the event of prize unavailability. All federal, state, provincial, and local taxes are the sole responsibility of the winner.

WINNERS

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WINNERS LIST

To receive a list of winners or a copy of the Official Rules, send a self-addressed stamped envelope for receipt by December 15, 2011  to: Take Great Pictures Sweepstakes, 7600 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 301 , Woodbury, New York 11797.