Sony adopted the name "A-mount system" for the Minolta AF lens mount, which has been retained in their new SLR range.

[5] Sony announced plans to introduce a special camera service programme for professional photographers since the launch of the α900 in 2008.

For instance, the α330 incorporates all the capabilities of the base model α230 but adds a tilt-angle LCD and Quick AF Live View.

Live View mode offers a 1.4x or 2x Smart Teleconverter, digitally zooming in on the subject while maintaining a 1:1 pixel reproduction ratio.

This innovative approach ensures that picture quality remains uncompromised even during digital zoom, enhancing the overall photography experience.

Sony SLT can shoot movie files at Full HD 1080p AVCHD with continuous phase detection autofocus.

[9][10] The A-mount, originally known as the A-type bayonet mount was introduced by Minolta in 1985 as the world's first fully integrated SLR autofocus system.

At the 2007 PMA trade show, Sony unveiled several new lenses, but referred to them only in qualitative terms and did not provide specifications.

In addition, the new bodies utilize HDMI output for display on HDTV sets and feature dual memory card slots for both Sony's proprietary Memory Stick Pro Duo chips as well as SDHC media format, while eliminating CompactFlash support.

These adapters provide no voltage protection or galvanic isolation, but they maintain TTL support with Minolta film cameras.

If no TTL support, but voltage protection and galvanic isolation is required, the Sony FA-HS1AM can be used instead to mount ISO-based equipment on Auto-lock Accessory Shoe cameras.