Sony DSLR-A100 User manual

DSLR-A100
DigitalSingleLensReflexCamera(body)
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Superior Electronics, Amazing
Simplicity
In the revolutionary new Sony® α
(alpha) DSLR-A100 camera, Sony
digital technology takes you a giant
step toward professional
performance -- with advanced
imaging, image stabilization and
creative control functions, plus ease
of operation that helps everyone
take better digital pictures right from
the start.
Advanced Lenses and Accessories
The Sony® α (alpha) DSLR- A100
camera is your gateway to an
incredibly sophisticated array of
lenses and accessories-- including
precision Sony®standard and zoom
lenses, Sony® " G" Series lenses with
advanced motorized autofocusing,
amazingly bright Carl Zeiss® T*
coated lenses, professional-quality
flash units, and compatibility with
over 16 million Maxxum®, Dynax and
A -mount lenses sold worldwide.
10 MP APS-size CCD Imager
A large APS -size CCD imager allows
more light to pass to each pixel,
increasing sensitivity and reducing
noise -- and providing greater detail
when you make big prints or crop in
close on your subject.
Super SteadyShot®Image
Stabilization
When you shoot with high
sensitivity, the shutter remains open
longer -- so to compensate for shaky
hands or fast-moving subjects, the
Sony®Super SteadyShot®system
automatically reduces image blur.
And because it works in-camera,
you’ll get the benefit of Super
SteadyShot®stabilization with every
lens you use.
Sharp, Clear Photos that Preserve the
Mood
With high-sensitivity (ISO 1600)
shooting, the Sony® α (alpha) DSLR-
A100 camera captures great photos
without flash even in low light--
which makes it an ideal system
camera for shooting without a tripod
or in locations (like museums and
churches) where flash is prohibited.
Anti-Dust Technology
Changing lenses in a DSLR can allow
dust to enter the camera-- so to keep
the CCD imager clean for better
pictures, the Sony® α (alpha) DSLR-
A100 camera utilizes both static-free
anti-dust coating on the CCD filter
and anti-dust vibration that
automatically shakes the CCD to
dislodge dust each time the camera
is shut off.
Dynamic Range Optimizer
To recover details in dark or bright
areas of the picture, the Sony® α
(alpha) DSLR-A100 camera provides
two levels of Dynamic Range
Optimization: Normal DRO, to
improve shadow detail using
standard gamma curves for fast
shot-to-shot response time, or
Advanced DRO, to adjust dynamic
range area -by-area for the greatest
precision.
Bionz ™ Image Processor
At the heart of the Sony® α (alpha)
DSLR-A100 camera is the advanced
Bionz™Image Processor, using
hardware-based Large Scale
Integrated (LSI) circuitry that
responds ten times faster than
software image processors--
improving camera response time,
handling Dynamic Range
Optimization processing and
extending Stamina®battery life.
Eye - Start ®Autofocus System
Some DSLR systems don’t start
focusing until the shutter button is
half-pressed -- but that can slow
down camera response. The Sony® α
(alpha) DSLR-A100 camera begins its
precision autofocus adjustments the
moment you bring your eye to the
viewfinder, to capture fast-action
subjects other cameras might blur.
2.5”Clear Photo LCD Plus ™ Screen
The Clear Photo LCD Plus™design of
the Sony® α (alpha) DSLR- A100
camera’s built-in screen makes it easy
to read camera setup menus even in
bright sunlight-- and gives you a
better picture when you use your
screen to set up shots and check
results.
1
Continuous Burst Mode at 3 Frames
Per Second
To catch fast action more effectively,
the Sony® α (alpha) DSLR- A100
camera offers continuous JPEG image
capture up to the limit of your flash
memory card-- plus RAW Burst Mode
(up to 6 shots) with intelligent buffer
management to allow more shots to
be captured without waiting for the
buffer to clear.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Super-Accurate Exposure Control
Flexible Exposure Modes
9-Point Auto Focus Selection
Lithium Ion Battery with Stamina®
Power
Dual Media Options

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LastUpdated:08/22/2007
DSLR-A100
DigitalSingleLensReflexCamera(body)
1:Viewablearea,measureddiagonally.
2:Actualresultsmayvarybasedonproductsettings,usagepatternsandenvironmentalconditions.
3:NotallproductswithUSBconnectorsmaycommunicatewitheachotherduetochip - setvariations
4:Underaverageconditions;whenfullycharged,actualresultsmayvarybasedoncamerasettingsand
conditionsofuse.
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Specifications
General
Megapixel:10.2MP
ImagingDevice: 10.2(effective)APSCCD
Sensor;23.6x15.8mm;RGBprimarycolor
filter
Convenience
WhiteBalance: Autoplus6Modes
(Daylight,Shade,Cloudy,Tungsten,
Fluorescent,Flash);+/-3stepadjustable
Kelvintempaturecontrol
SelfTimer: Yes(10seconds,2seconds,Off)
MemoryStickPRO™MediaCompatibility:
Testedtosupportupto4GBmedia
capacity;doesnotsupportAccess
Controlsecurityfunction
Red-EyeReduction: On/Off(allmodes)
BurstMode: Upto3FPS;Unlimitedto
capacityofmedia(JPEGL/M/S);
Maximum3frames(RAW+JPEG);
Maximum6frames(RAW)
ColorMode(s): Black&White,Standard,
Vivid,AdobeRGB(ExceptforAdobeRGB,
allothercolormodesusethesRGBcolor
space)
Convenience Features
HistogramDisplay: Yes,playback
AFIlluminatorLight: Yes,On/OffSelect
Multi-PatternMeasuring: 40Segment,
CenterWeighted,Spot
ClearRAWNR: N/A
SceneMode(s): Portrait,Landscape,Sunset,
NightView/NightPortrait
MovieMode(s): N/A
Inputs and Outputs
USBPort(s): Yes,SupportsUSB2.0Hi-
speed
Output(s):Video:Yes,NTSC/PALSelectable
Hardware
LCD:2.5"TFT(230kpixels)LCDwithClear
Photo ™ design
Viewfinder:Optical:TTL,0.83x,95%
coverage
Microphone:No/No
Operating Conditions
FlashEffectiveRange: GN12atISO100(39
feet/12meters)
FlashMode(s): Auto/On/Off/RearCurtain/
Wireless
Optics/Lens
Focus:VisualFocusConfirm:DirectviaVF
MatteScreen
ShutterSpeed: 30 ∼ 1/4000sec52step,
Bulb
ExposureCompensation: ±2.0EV,1/3EV
Steps
ISO:
Auto/160/200/400/800/1600/Lo80/Hi200
3
Exposure:ProgramShift:Yes,Command
Dial
LensType: InterchangeableAmount
Power
BatteryType: NP-FM55Lithium-ion
rechargeablebattery
BatteryCapacity: 7.2V,1600mAh;CIPA
standard:approx.750pictures
Service and Warranty Information
LimitedWarranty: 1YearParts&Labor
Software
SuppliedSoftware: PictureMotion
BrowserforSonyv1.1(Windows),Image
DataConverterSRVer.1.1(Windows&
Macintosh),USBDriver
OperatingSystemCompatibility:
Microsoft® Windows ®2000Professional,
ME,XPHomeandProfessional;
Macintosh®OSX(v10.3orlater).OS
mustbeinstalledatthefactory.
Processor
Bionz ™Engine:Yes(LSIwithDynamic
RangeOptimizer(DRO/DRO+))
Dimensions
Weight:1lb.,3oz(545g)body,notincluding
battery,lensandmedia
Measurements:(WHD)51/4"x33/4"x2
7/8"(133x95x71mm)
Supplied Accessories
NP-FM55rechargeablebattery
BC-VM10batterycharger
VideoandUSBcables
Shoulderstrapwitheyepiececapand
RemoteCommanderclip
MSAC-MCF1NMS-DuotoCFAdaptor
Bodycap
Accessoryshoecap
ImageDataConverterSRVer.1.1/Picture
MotionBrowserVer.1.1CD-ROM
NOTE:NoMemoryStickmediaisincluded.
Optional Accessories
LightweightTripod(VCT-1500L)
MemoryStickDuoPRO ™ (MSX-256S)
MemoryStickDuoPRO ™ (MSX-512S)
MemoryStickDuoPRO ™ (MSX-1GST)
MemoryStickDuoPRO ™ (MSX-2GS)
MemoryStickDuoPRO ™ (MSX-4GS)
ExternalFlash(HVL-F56AM)
ExternalFlash(HVL-F36AM)
MSeriesLithiumBattery(NP-FM55)
ACAdaptor/Charger(AC-VQ900AM)
Color:Black
UPCCode: 027242694132
4
Memory Stick 3880x2600 (10MP) 3880x2600 (10MP) 2896x1936 (5.6MP) 1920x128 (2.5MP)
Duo™ Media
1
Raw/Raw+JPEG Fine/Standard Fine/Standard Fine/Standard
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
1
128MB 7/5 29/46 52/80 108/158
STILL IMAGE STORAGE CAPACITIES
256MB 14/10 54/85 95/145 197/287
512MB 30/23 112/174 194/296 402/586
1GB 62/48 229/358 397/606 822/1196
2GB 128/100 471/735 815/1245 1687/2454
4GB 264/208 968/1509 1673/2557 3462/5035
Microdrive
1GB 69/54 254/396 439/671 910/1324
2GB 132/103 485/755 838/1279 1734/2523
4GB 265/208 969/1509 1674/2556 3464/5039
6GB 399/312 1455/2265 2512/3835 5197/7560
128MB 7/5 29/46 51/79 107/156
256MB 15/12 59/93 104/159 216/315
512MB 32/25 120/188 208/319 433/630
1GB 65/51 242/377 419/640 867/1262
2GB 132/103 485/755 838/1279 1734/2523
4GB 265/207 968/1508 1673/2553 3460/5034
Compact Flash