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Sony α230


 

w/18-55 lens
item # DSLRA230L

 

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Features
- 10.2 MP CCD
- Steady Shot INSIDE image stabilization
- On screen Help Guide
- 2.7" Clear Photo LCD Screen
- High Sensitivity ISO 3200
- Smallest, lightest A series body
- HDMI compatibility
- up to 2.5 fps continuous shooting
- Anti Dust Technology
- Stamina battery power
- BIONZ image processor
Specifications
Convenience
Anti-Dust Function Charge protection coating on low pass filter and image-sensor shift mechanism
BRAVIA Sync Yes, via HDMI with compatible BRAVIA HDTV
Color Modes Display color (Black, White, Brown, Pink)
Creative Style Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Night view, Sunset, B/W Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness
Scene Modes Scene selection (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Sunset, Night portrait/Night view)
User Interface "Easy-to-understand Graphic Display and on-screen Help Guide User-friendly function menu"
Viewfinder
Diopter Adjustment -2.5 - +1.0m-1
Eye Relief Approx. 16.5 mm from the eyepiece / 10.9 mm from the eyepiece frame at -1 diopter
Field of View 95%
Focusing Screen Spherical Acute Matte Screen
Magnification 0.83x (with 50mm lens at infinity)
Type Fixed eye-level, penta-Dach-mirror
Power
Number of Shots Approx. 510 images with viewfinder, approx. 230 images in live view mode (CIPA standard)
Battery Type NP-FH50
General
Camera Type Sony α Digital SLR camera with built-in flash and inter-changeable lenses
Color Filter System RGB primary color filters
Effective Picture Resolution Approx. 10.2 megapixels
Imaging Sensor APS-C size CCD sensor (23.6x15.8mm)
Lens Mount Type Sony α lens, Minolta and Konica Minolta AF lens
Pixel Gross Approx. 10.8 megapixel
Processor BIONZ™ image processor
Recording Media Type Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media / , SD and SDHC memory card,
Recording Mode RAW, RAW+JPEG, Fine, Standard
Still Actual 16:9 L size: 3872x2176 (8.4M) M size: 2896x1632 (4.7M) S size: 1920x1088 (2.1M)
Still Actual 3:2 L size: 3872x2592 (10M) M size: 2896x1936 (5.6M) S size: 1920x1280 (2.5M)
LCD Display
Brightness Control Selectable in 5 steps
Coverage 100% (Playback)
Type 2.7” TFT Clear Photo LCD (230,400 pixels)
Flash
Flash Compensation ±2EV (in 0.3-stop increments)
Flash Coverage 18mm in focal-length of lens attached
Flash Metering System ADI flash (automatic change for Pre-flash TTL)
Guide Number 10 (in meters at ISO100)
Modes Auto, Fill-flash, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Slow sync, Hi-speed sync*., Wireless
Recycling Time Approx. 4 sec.
Type Auto Pop-up
Software
Operating System Compatibility Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP*SP2 Windows Vista Mac OS X(v10.1.3) or later
Supplied Software PMB (Picture Motion Browser) Image Data Converter SR Image Data Lightbox SR
Control
AF modes Single-shot AF, Automatic AF, Continuous AF, (AF/MF selectable)
Drive Mode Single-shot, Continuous, Self-timer, Self-timer Continuous, Bracketing, Remote Commander
Exposure Compensation ±2EV (in 0.3 EV steps)
Exposure Settings Auto, Auto Flash Off, Program Auto (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter priority (S), Manual (M)
Focus Area Wide (Up to 3 active focus points glow), Spot, Local (9 local areas selectable)
Focus Features Predictive control, Focus lock, Eye-start AF, AF illuminator (Built-in flash, Range: approx. 1-5m)
Focus Points 9 points
Focus Sensitivity EVO - 18 (ISO 100)
Focus System TTL phase detection system
ISO Auto, 100 to 3200 (in 1 EV steps,Recommended Exposure Index)
Metering TTL metering w/ 40-segment honeycomb-pattern SPC
Metering Modes Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Metering Sensitivity EV1 - 20 at ISO100 with F1.4 lens, (EV3 - 20 in spot metering mode)
White Balance Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom
Operating Conditions
Operating Temperature 32 - 104 degrees F (0 - 40 degrees C)
Inputs and Outputs
HD Output HDMI
Memory Card Slot Dual memory card slot: Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media SD and SDHC memory card
Tripod Mount Yes, 1/4"-20
USB Port(s) USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage, PTP)
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty Term 1 Year Parts & Labor
Weights and Measurements
Weight (approx) Approx.452 g (without battery, memory card, accessories)
Dimensions (approx) Approx. 128 x 97 x 67.5 mm (W/H/D, excluding protrusions)
Accessories Supplied
- DT18-55 Kit Lens
- Battery Charger
- Rechargeable Battery
- Shoulder Strap
- Body Cap
- Video Cable
- Software CD-ROM
Recommended Accessories
MACK 3 Year Extended Warranty
Promaster SD Memory Card Card
Promaster Universal Card Readers
Promaster Digital Filters
Sony Lithium Battery
(NP-FH50)
Sony Accessories (Flash, Lens, RC)
Promaster Lenses
(this camera fits all lenses mounted for Minolta Maxxum lenses)
Promaster Camera Bags
 

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