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Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 (with 18-70mm and 55-200mm lenses)
price range: $699.99 - $799.99
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Sony
- Part Number: DSLRA300X
General
- Product Type Digital camera - SLR
- Weight 1.3 lbs
- Width 5.2 in
- Depth 3 in
- Height 3.9 in
Main Features
- Resolution 10.2 megapixels
- Image stabilizer feature Optical stabilization helps prevent blurry pictures, especially for handheld cameras at slow shutter speeds or when using high optical zoom.
- Sensor resolution 10.2 megapixels
- Optical Sensor Type Super HAD CCD
- Effective Sensor Resolution 10,200,000 pixels
- Total Pixels 10,800,000 pixels
- Light Sensitivity ISO 200, ISO 800, ISO auto, ISO 400, ISO 3200, ISO 1600, ISO 100
- Shooting Programs Sunset, Landscape, Portrait mode, Macro, Night portrait, Sports mode
- Special effects Sunset, Vivid, Black & White, Landscape, Portrait, Neutral, Night View
- Field of View Crop Factor 1.5
- Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
- Sensor Dust Reduction Yes
- Min Shutter Speed 30 sec
- Sensor Features Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration)
- X-sync Speed 1/160 sec
- Exposure Metering Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
- Exposure Modes Aperture-priority, Bulb, Automatic, Program, Shutter-priority, Manual
- Exposure Compensation ?2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
- Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps
- White Balance Custom, Automatic, Presets
- White Balance Presets Shade, Tungsten light, Fluorescent, Cloudy, Flash, Daylight
- Still Image Format RAW + JPEG, JPEG, RAW
- Continuous Shooting Speed 2 frames per second=3 frames per second
- Color support Color
- Image Stabilizer Optical (Super Steady Shot, CCD-shift mechanism)
- Exposure Range EV 2-20 ( ISO 100 )
- Exposure Metering Zones 40
- Remote Control Optional
- TV Tuner None
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory None
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage 3872 x 2592, 2896 x 1936, 3872 x 2176, 2896 x 1632, 1920 x 1280, 1920 x 1088
- Supported Flash Memory Microdrive, CompactFlash
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 18 mm - 70 mm - F/3.5-5.6 DT
- Focal Length 18 mm - 70 mm
- Max View Angle 76 degrees
- Lens Construction 9 group(s) / 11 element(s)
- 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 Automatic, Manual
- 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 10 sec, 2 sec
- Flash Terminal Hot shoe
- Additional Features RGB primary color filter, USB 2.0 compatibility, AF lock, Display brightness control, Eye-Start AF system, DPOF support, Dynamic Range Optimizer, PRINT Image Matching, PictBridge support, LCD live view mode, Histogram display, Date/time stamp
Camera Flash
- Type Pop-up flash
- Flash Modes Flash OFF mode, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Auto mode, Red-eye reduction, Rear curtain sync
- Red Eye Reduction Yes
- Features Wireless off-camera control, AF illuminator, Flash +/- compensation
- Guide Number (m / ISO 100) 12
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type Optical - Eye-level penta-dach mirror
- Field Coverage 95%
- Magnification 0.74x
- Dioptric Correction Range -3 to +1
- Frames Autofocus frame
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7 in - Color
- Mounting Folding
- Resolution 230,400 pixels
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type None
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Remote control, 1 x Composite video output, 1 x DC power input, 1 x USB
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x CompactFlash Card - Type I/II
Lens Systems
- Auto Focus TTL phase detection
- Type Zoom lens
- Focal length 18 mm - 70 mm
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 27 - 105 mm
- Focus adjustment Automatic, Manual
- Auto Focus Points (Zones) 9
- Min Focus Range 15 in
- Lens Aperture F/3.5-5.6
- Optical Zoom 3.9 x
- Zoom Adjustment Manual
- Lens construction 9 : 11
- Filter Size 55 mm
- Features Aspherical lens, ED glass
Miscellaneous
- Carrying Case None
- Cables Included USB cable, Video cable
- Included Accessories Shoulder strap, Body cap, Lens cap, Shoe cap, Dust cap, Lens hood, Eyepiece cover
- Min Operating Temperature 32 ?F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 ?F
Power
- Power Device Battery charger - External
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating system MS Windows Vista, MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000 Professional, Apple Mac OS X 10.1.3 or later
- Peripherals USB port, CD-ROM drive
Battery
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1600 mAh ( Included )
Software
- Type Sony Image Data Lightbox SR, Drivers & Utilities, Sony Image Data Converter SR
Product series
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Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 (with 18-70mm lens)
Price: $599.99
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: SLR, 10.2 megapixels, 3.9 x, 2.7 in LCD display
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Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 (with 18-70mm and 55-200mm lenses)
Price: $699.99 - $799.99
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: SLR, 10.2 megapixels, 3.9 x, 2.7 in LCD display
Manufacturer info
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- 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
