Affordable SLT technology: mileage diagnostics Sony SLT-A37

Sony SLT-A37 (2012) is a budget Sony SLT camera with translucent mirror technology that provides continuous phase detection AF during continuous shooting. 16.1 megapixel sensor, rotating LCD screen and 7 fps speed in an inexpensive package. The SLT-A37 attracted a wide amateur audience who liked fast continuous shooting at an affordable price. It is this audience that creates the most unpredictable history of used cameras.

Fast serial shooting of 7 fps for an amateur means thousands of “extra” frames for each movement of the subject. The SLT-A37 counter often grows to high values ​​unnoticed. The camera's age of more than 12 years means that without verification, the history of each example is unknown.

SLT features: mirror does not rise, shutter always works

In Sony SLT cameras, the translucent mirror is fixed. This means that the mechanical shutter is engaged in every shot, without exception. The shutter life of the SLT-A37 is approximately 100,000 operations. The optimal mileage when purchasing is up to 40 thousand.

Mileage data in ARW files SLT-A37

The counter is stored in a MakerNotes ARW and JPEG block. For diagnostics, you need the original file from the memory card. Our service supports Sony SLT-A37 metadata.