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Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 (with 18-55mm and 55-200mm lenses)

  • 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

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

Where to buy

Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 (with 18-55mm and 55-200mm lenses): $578.95 - $699.99
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