NanoBeam

Features

· SteadyShot INSIDE in-camera image stabilization: For family photographers who want greater quality and creativity, the Sony a; (alpha) DSLR-A200 combines high-resolution 10.2 MP, simple operation, high sensitivity (ISO 3200), advanced noise reduction and convenient Creative Style settings
· 10.2 megapixel resolution for ultra-fine detail: A 10.2 megapixel APS-size CCD image sensor captures your images in stunning detail, giving you the freedom to make large prints and tight crops without sacrificing quality
· Smallest, lightest a series body: The a230 features the smallest and lightest body of any Sony a (alpha) series camera for improved portability, as well as an intuitive button layout that allows for easy single-handed operation
· Integrated on-screen Help Guide and Graphic Display: The Help Guide offers clear, concise explanations of various modes and settings, while the Graphic Display helps you understand the relationship between aperture and shutter speed, as well as the effect each has on photographic results
· HDMI terminal with BRAVIA Sync compatibility: An HDMI terminal gives you the option of connecting your camera to a compatible HDTV and playing back your images in stunning high definition quality (HDMI cable required, sold separately)
· 2.7" (diag.) Clear Photo LCD Plus display: Review your images and monitor camera settings on the large 2.7" (diag.) Clear Photo LCD Plus display, which provides sharp, clear viewing, even in outdoor environments
· High sensitivity (ISO 3200) for superior noise reduction: A broad sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 3200 enables you to capture beautiful color images even in very dim light
· Eye-Start Autofocus: Eye-Start Autofocus System begins precision autofocus adjustments the moment you raise the camera to your eye, so the camera is ready to catch the perfect moment
· 9-Point AF Sensor: 9-Point Center Cross AF Sensor uses with improved focus control to help bring images into sharp definition more quickly and predictive focus control automatically calculates the position of fast-moving subjects
· Up to 2.5 fps continuous shooting: Continuous Shooting lets you shoot at up to 2.5 fps (frames per second) while viewing your subject through the optical viewfinder so you never lose track of the action
· Creative Style settings: Choose from 8 finishing styles, including Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Night View, Sunset, B&W and Adobe RGB and fine tune them to your personal taste with the ability to adjust contrast, saturation and sharpness settings
· Dynamic Range Optimizer: Dynamic Range Optimizer provides two levels - Standard/Plus to improve results with backlit subjects and recover details hidden in shadows or lost in glare
· Built-in Pop-Up Flash: The Auto Pop-Up Flash automatically pops up and fires as needed when the camera is set to certain scene selection modes, helping first-time DSLR photographers shoot more effectively
· Anti-Dust Technology: Anti-Dust Technology helps keep the CCD imager clean, resulting in consistently better pictures, by utilizing a static-free anti-dust coating on the CCD filter, as well as an anti-dust vibration that automatically shakes the CCD to help dislodge dust
· Stamina Battery power: Stamina Battery power allows you to take up to 510 shots2 on a fully charged NP-FM50 InfoLITHIUM battery when using the optical viewfinder mode and you'll be able to see how much power remains in percentage increments, so you can keep shooting in confidence
· BIONZ image processor: The advanced BIONZ image processor uses hardware-based Large Scale Integrated (LSI) circuitry to enhance images with rich tonal reproduction, reduced noise and improved white balance and exposure control, for clear, sharp photos even at high sensitivity settings
· PhotoTV HD compatibility: PhotoTV HD compatibility3 lets you automatically create high-resolution thumbnails optimized for viewing on a compatible Sony BRAVIA HDTV
· Index and Slide Show Display: Index and Slide Show Display enable you to quickly review your photos using 4, 9 or 25-frame index views, or as an automatic slide show with fade-in/fade-out effect
· Function Guide Display: Function Guide Display provides intuitive and easy to use on-screen menus that can be activated and operated with one hand using the Fn (Function) button and controller button to adjust Flash mode, Autofocus mode, White Balance, Metering mode, AF area and D-Range Optimizer
· Dual slot Compatibility for Memory Stick and SD media: Compatible with high-capacity Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo and SD/SDHC media (sold separately) for convenient storage and sharing of your images
· Included SAL1855 18-55mm standard zoom lens: The a230 comes with a SAL1855 DT 18-55mm standard zoom kit lens. This newly developed lens employs a Smooth Autofocus Motor (SAM) to deliver smooth and silent autofocus operation


Specifications

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 Mode(s):
Display color (Black, White, Brown, Pink)
Creative Style:
Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Night view, Sunset, B/W Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness
Scene Mode(s) 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
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:
0.95
Focusing Screen:
Spherical Acute Matte Screen
Magnification:
0.83x (with 50mm lens at infinity)
Type:
Fixed eye-level, penta-Dach-mirror
Battery Type:
NP-FH50
Number of Shots:
Approx. 510 images with viewfinder, approx. 230 images in live view mode (CIPA standard)
Camera Type:
Sony a 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 a lens, Minolta and Konica Minolta AF lens
Pixel Gross:
Approx. 10.8 megapixels
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)
Brightness Control:
Selectable in 5 steps
Coverage:
100% (Playback)
LCD Type:
2.7" TFT Clear Photo LCD (230,400 pixels)
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)
Flash Modes:
Auto, Fill-flash, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Slow sync, Hi-speed sync., Wireless
Recycling Time:
Approx. 4 sec.
Flash Type:
Auto Pop-up
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
Operating Temperature:
32 - 104 degrees F (0 - 40 degrees C)
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)
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:
EV0 - 18 (ISO100)
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
Dimensions (Approx.):
Approx. 128 x 97 x 67.5 mm (W/H/D, excluding protrusions)
Weight (Approx.):
Approx.452 g (without battery, memory card, accessories)