# Translucently Mirrored Cameras The Alpha A68 Camera is Equipped With Advanced Autofocus By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-11-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpha-a68 References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2015/11/05/sony-alpha-a68-hybrid-dslr/) & [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2015/11/05/sony-alpha-a68-hybrid-dslr/) The Alpha A68 is a camera that is a statement of intent from [Sony](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-6700) that its photographic division is capable of producing a whole lot more than just compact and [mirrorless cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panasonic-s1-rii). This is an A-mount model camera that is equipped with a special 24-megapixel APS-C sensor. This particular camera is fitted with a hybrid OLED viewfinder with 100 percent coverage and faithful color reproduction. Moreover, it is equipped with a 2.7-inch TFT LCD screen that can tilt 135 degrees upwards and 55 degrees downwards. However the highlight feature is the [translucent mirror](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clearcam) which offers 79-point phase-detection autofocus that can work continuously even in low-light. The Alpha A68 is a camera that is designed to be used in a variety of settings, which should make it appeal to photographers of different stripes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Translucent Mirror Technology:** Expanding the use of translucent mirrors in other industries and products. - **Hybrid OLED Viewfinders:** Innovating new uses for hybrid OLED viewfinders across different industries and products. - **Advanced Autofocus:** Incorporating advanced autofocus technology into other camera models and technology. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography Industry:** Integrating new features from the A68 into other camera models and technology. - **Consumer Electronics Industry:** Adopting the use of translucent mirror technology and hybrid OLED viewfinders in other electronics products. - **Security Industry:** Incorporating translucent mirror technology and advanced autofocus into security cameras for enhanced surveillance and monitoring. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Field-Ready AI-Powered Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-6700.md) - [AI Autofocus Mirrorless Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-a1-ii.md) - [AI-Powered Mirrorless Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fullframe-camera.md) - [Advanced Full-Frame Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a7r-v.md) - [Full-Frame Mirrorless Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a7c-ii.md) - [Highly Intuitive Mirrorless Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sigma.md) - [Pro-Grade AI-Powered Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fujifilm-xh2s-mirrorless-digital-camera.md) - [Flagship Mirrorless Camera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flagship-mirrorless-camera.md) - [Waterproof Autofocus Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/om5.md)