wingster: My bad as it seems it sounds like I have directed that at you - I'm just saying that despite all the people noting the cons of the A33/A55, the A560/A580 doesn't do better.

mastering89:

Back on the KM5D/KM7D/A100/A700/A850/A900, you could set AEL to:

AEL Hold
AEL Toggle
Spot Meter AEL Hold
Spot Meter AEL Toggle

Spot Meter AEL Toggle is my favorite use on my A100/A700/A900 as it guarantees a spot metered face, and no underexposure. Underexposure leads to noise (and less vibrant pictures!)

Of course, on the NEX and SLT cameras, you can immediately see that something is underexposed and dial it up.

Yes, you can use the AEL button to lock exposure while recording video, and you can also change EV while recording video, according to this:
http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/AA55/AA55VIDEO.HTM

I didn't test the AEL during video though (to me, the auto-exposure is a lot smoother than the Canons'...)

And let's have a tight crop of the butterfly!

porkchop: The Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM is also an ultra-wide angle lens.

I didn't test the A55V GPS indoors as all the A55V units were outdoors. I do not know also if it will have a weak approximation like my phone does.

ReasonsofThanatos: Wah nice Sigma 85mm F1.4! I would rather have used that as I've tried the Sigma 50mm F1.4 on A-mount. It is a very nice lens, but the 85mm is the unknown one so far.

AlphaBeta: In-lens motor with full-time manual focus override.

achew: Long time no see but I can't see what is going on.

shukrie: Hmmm this picture is a lot more casual than your usual stuff.