Sony DSLR-A230Y - Dslr-a230 + Sal-1855 User manual

DSLR- A230Y
DSLRA230 with W Zoom lens kit
Sony® α ; ( alpha) DSLR-A200: more features, less blur. For family photographers who want greater quality and creativity, the Sony® α ;
( alpha) DSLR-A200 combines high-resolution 10.2 MP, simple operation, high sensitivity (ISO 3200), advanced noise reduction and
convenient Creative Style settings. SteadyShot INSIDE ™ in -camera image stabilization works with every lens, including Sony zoom,
advanced Sony G- Series, pro -quality Carl Zeiss® lens designs and Minolta ± - mount lenses. Stamina ® power provides up to 750 shots
on a fully charged InfoLITHIUM® battery. Eye-Start Autofocus and pop- up flash help you shoot faster -- and a bright 2.7 ” LCD screen
displays index and high-resolution thumbnail images.
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SteadyShot INSIDE™ in -camera image
stabilization
SteadyShot INSIDE™DSLR-A200: more
features, less blur. For family
photographers who want greater
quality and creativity, the Sony® α;
( alpha) DSLR-A200 combines high-
resolution 10.2 MP, simple operation,
high sensitivity (ISO 3200), advanced
noise reduction and convenient
Creative Style settings. SteadyShot
INSIDE™in-camera image stabilization
works with every lens, including Sony
zoom, advanced Sony G-Series, pro-
quality Carl Zeiss® lens designs and
Minolta ± -mount lenses. Stamina®
power provides up to 750 shots on a
fully charged InfoLITHIUM® battery. Eye-
Start Autofocus and pop-up flash help
you shoot faster -- and a bright 2.7”
LCD screen displays index and high-
resolution thumbnail images. in-
camera image stabilization is built
directly into the camera body, so every
a-mount lens benefits from the ability to
minimize blur due to camera shake.
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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 αseries body
The α 230 features the smallest and
lightest body of any Sony® α ( 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
An integrated on - screen Help Guide
and Graphic Display help take the
complexity out of DSLR photography.
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). In addition, BRAVIA®
Sync™works with compatible Sony®
BRAVIA HDTVs to let you control
camera playback using the television’ s
remote (HDMI cable and BRAVIA Sync
capable HDTV required, sold
separately)1.
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 -- High ISO Noise Reduction
technology reduces picture noise
artifacts at high-sensitivity ISO 1600 and
ISO 3200 settings by eliminating noise
from RAW data after analog-to-digital
conversion.
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.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Creative Style settings
Dynamic Range Optimizer
Built-in Pop- Up Flash
Anti-Dust Technology
Stamina® Battery power
BIONZ™image processor
PhotoTV HD compatibility
Index and Slide Show Display
Function Guide Display
Dual slot Compatiblity for Memory
Stick® and SD media
Included SAL1855 18-55mm standard
zoom lens

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Last Updated: 10/16/2009
DSLR- A230Y
DSLRA230 with W Zoom lens kit
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Specifications
General
Camera Type: Sony α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 α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)
Convenience
Anti - dust function: Charge protection coating on
low pass filter and image- sensor shift
mechanism
BRAVIA® Sync ™ : Yes, via HDMI with compatible
BRAVIA HDTV
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"
Live View: Quick
Inputs and Outputs
USB Port(s): USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage, PTP)
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
LCD Display
Brightness Control: Selectable in 5 steps
Coverage: 100% (Playback)
Type: 2.7”TFT Clear Photo LCD (230,400 pixels)
Customization: Display color (Black, White,
Brown, Pink)
Flash
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)
Modes: Auto, Fill-flash, Red- eye reduction, Rear
sync, Slow sync, Hi- speed sync*., Wireless
Recycling Time: Approx. 4 sec.
Type: Auto Pop- up
Viewfinder
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: 95%
Focusing Screen: Spherical Acute Matte Screen
Magnification: 0.83x (with 50mm lens at infinity)
Type: Fixed eye -level, penta- Dach -mirror
Control
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
Power
Battery Type: NP-FH50
Number of Shots: Approx. 510 images with
viewfinder, approx. 230 images in live view
mode (CIPA standard)
Software
Supplied Software: PMB (Picture Motion Browser)
Image Data Converter SR
Image Data Lightbox SR
Operating System Compatibility: Microsoft
Windows 2000 Professional
Windows XP*SP2
Windows Vista
Mac OS X(v10.1.3) or later
Operating Conditions
Operating Temperature: 32 - 104 degrees F (0 -40
degrees C)
Dimensions
Weight: Approx.452 g (without battery, memory
card, accessories)
Measurements: Approx. 128 x 97 x 67.5 mm
(W/H/D, excluding protrusions)
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty Term: 1 Year Parts & Labor
Supplied Accessories
DT18-55mm SAM Kit Lens
DT55-200mm SAM Kit Lens
BC-VH1 Battery Charger
NP-FH50 Rechargeable Battery
Shoulder strap
Body cap
Software CD- ROM
USB cable
Optional Accessories
HVL- F20AM External Flash
NP- FH50AM Rechargeable Battery
STP-HS1AM Hand Strap
STP-XS2AM Shoulder Strap
LCS-LC1AM Lens Cap Holder
LCS-WR1AM Wrapping Cloth
LCS-SC6 Soft Carrying Case
UPC Code: 027242754720
1.RequiresBRAVIA® Syncfeatureineachproduct,includinga
compatibleBRAVIA® HDTV.Please refer to owner ’ smanualto
determinecompatibility.
2.Whenfullycharged.Actualresultsmayvarybasedonproduct
settings, usage patterns and environmental conditions.
3.CompatibleBRAVIA® HDTV,andcomponentcable(sold separately)
requiredforPhotoTVHDviewing.SpecificationsoftheBRAVIAHDTV
shownvaryaccordingtomarketregion.
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