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show Specifications
- Manufacturer: Sony
- Part Number: DSLR-A230Y
General
- Product Type Digital camera - SLR
- Width 5 in
- Depth 2.7 in
- Height 3.8 in
- Weight 15.9 oz
Main Features
- Resolution 10.2 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Optical Sensor Type CCD
- Total Pixels 10,800,000 pixels
- Effective Sensor Resolution 10,200,000 pixels
- Sensor Features Anti-Dust coating, Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration)
- Light Sensitivity ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600, ISO 3200, ISO auto
- Shooting Programs Macro, Sunset, Landscape, Sports mode, Portrait mode, Night portrait
- Special Effects Vivid, Sunset, Neutral, Portrait, Landscape, Night View, Black & White
- Image Stabilizer Optical (SteadyShot INSIDE)
- Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
- Min Shutter Speed 30 sec
- X-sync Speed 1/160 sec
- Exposure Metering Spot, Multi-segment, Center-weighted
- Exposure Modes Bulb, Manual, Program, Automatic, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority
- Exposure Range EV 1-20 ( ISO 100 )
- Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
- Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps in 1/3 or 2/3 EV steps
- Exposure Metering Zones 40
- White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Flash, Shade, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten light
- Still Image Format RAW, JPEG, RAW + JPEG
- Remote Control Optional
- TV Tuner None
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory None
- Supported Flash Memory SD Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage RAW JPEG, RAW+Fine RAW 3872 x 2592, RAW+Standard 2896 x 1936, Fine 1920 x 1280, Standard
Camera Flash
- Camera Flash Pop-up flash
- Guide Number (m / ISO 100) 10
- Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Flash OFF mode, Rear curtain sync, Red-eye reduction
- Red Eye Reduction Yes
- Features AF illuminator, Flash +/- compensation, Wireless off-camera control
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 18 mm - 55 mm - F/3.5-5.6 DT
- Focal Length 18 mm - 55 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
- Auto Focus TTL phase detection
- Auto Focus Points (Zones) 9
- Min Focus Range 9.8 in
- Lens Aperture F/3.5-5.6
- Optical Zoom 3 x
- Zoom Adjustment Manual
- Filter Size 55 mm
- Lens System Mounting Minolta A-type
Lens System (2nd)
- Type Zoom lens - 55 mm - 200 mm - F/4.0-5.6
- Special Functions Tele
- Focal Length 55 mm - 200 mm
- Focal Lenght Equivalent to 35mm Camera 82.5 - 300mm
- Min Focus Range 3 ft
- Lens Aperture F/4.0-5.6
- Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
- Optical Zoom 3.6 x
- Lens Construction 9 group(s) / 13 element(s)
- Filter Size 55 mm
Additional Features
- Self Timer Yes
- Self Timer Delay 2 sec, 10 sec
- Flash Terminal Hot shoe
- Additional Features DPOF support, Direct print, Date/time stamp, Histogram display, Exif Print support, PictBridge support, Built-in help guide, Eye-Start AF system, PRINT Image Matching, Shadow point display, USB 2.0 compatibility, Digital image rotation, Digital tele-converter, Digital noise reduction, Dynamic Range Optimizer, Highlight point display, RGB primary color filter, Display brightness control, Camera orientation detection
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type Optical - Eye-level penta-dach mirror
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
- Field Coverage 95%
- Magnification 0.83x
- Dioptric Correction Range -2.5 to +1
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7 in - Color
- Display Form Factor Built-in
- Display Format 230,400 pixels
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x HDMI output, 1 x USB
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x Memory Stick PRO Duo, 1 x SD Memory Card
Software
- Software Drivers & Utilities, Sony Image Data Lightbox SR, Sony Picture Motion Browser, Sony Image Data Converter SR
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support MS Windows XP, MS Windows Vista, MS Windows 2000 Professional, Apple Mac OS X 10.1.3 or later
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Body cap, Dust cap, Lens cap, Shoulder strap
- Cables Included 1, Video cable
Power
- Power Device Battery charger - External
Battery
- Supported Battery Sony NP-FH50
- Supported Battery 1 x Sony NP-FH50 Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year parts and labor warranty
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
show Manufacturer info
- Sony
- Manufacturer profile
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- Website: http://www.sonystyle.com
- Address: 16765 W. Bernardo Dr., San Diego, CA. 92127
- Phone: 1-877-865-SONY
- Email: contact@sel.sony.com
- Fax: 941-768-7790
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