Sony DSLR-A380 - alpha; Digital Single Lens Reflex... User manual

DSLR- A380L
The Sony ®
α380 DSLR camera brings you the freedom of Live View, which lets you compose and
shoot photos using a tiltable 2.7 ” (diag.) LCD screen. SteadyShot INSIDE™in - camera image
stabilization reduces blur in every shot, while 14.2 megapixel resolution preserves those special
moments in spectacular clarity and detail.
2.7 ” ( diag.) Clear Photo LCD Plus™
featuring Live View with Quick Auto
Focus
A large 2.7” ( diag.) Clear Photo LCD
Plus™display features Live View with
Quick Auto Focus, which lets you
compose and shoot pictures in real-
time using the LCD, just as you would
with a point-and-shoot camera. In
addition, the LCD display tilts up or
down for low or high-angle shooting
situations, such as capturing a child’ s
first steps or shooting over a crowd.
SteadyShot INSIDE™ in -camera image
stabilization
SteadyShot INSIDE™in-camera image
stabilization is built into each camera
body, so every a- mount lens benefits
from the ability to minimize blur due to
camera shake.
14.2 megapixel resolution for ultra- fine
detaill
A 14.2 megapixel APS-size CCD image
sensor captures your images in
spectacular, high -resolution detail,
giving you the freedom to make large
prints and tight crops without sacrificing
quality.
Lightweight and stylish body
The DSLR -A380 features a stylish, modern
design with an intuitive button layout
for easier operation. In addition, the
lightweight body and revised grip
make the camera more comfortable to
hold and carry.
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 and 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.
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 -- with High ISO Noise Reduction
technology that 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 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
Smart Teleconverter 2X Digital Zoom
BIONZ™image processor
PhotoTV HD compatibility
Scene Selection Modes
Index and Slide Show Display
Function Guide Display
Dual slot Compatiblity forMemory
Stick® and SD media

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Last Updated: 07/16/2009
DSLR- A380L
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Specifications
General
CameraType: Sony
α
Digital SLR camera
with built - in flash and inter - changeable
lenses
Color Filter System: RGB primary color filters
Effective Picture Resolution: Approx. 14.2
megapixels
ImagingSensor: APS - C size CCD sensor
(23.6x15.8mm)
Lens Mount Type: Sony
α
lens, Minolta and
Konica Minolta AF lens
PixelGross: Approx. 14.9 megapixels
Processor: BIONZ™image processor
Recording Media Type: Memory Stick PRO
Duo™media / , SD and SDHC memory
card,
RecordingMode: RAW, RAW+JPEG, Fine,
Standard
Still Actual 16:9: L size: 3872x2576 (12M)
M size: 2896x1920 (6.5M)
S size: 1920x10280 (2.5M)
Still Actual 3:2: L size: 4592X3056 (14M)
M size: 3408X2272 (7.7M)
S size: 3408X2272 (3.5M)
Convenience
ColorMode(s): Display color (Black, White,
Brown, Pink)
Anti - dustfunction: Charge protection
coating on low pass filter and image -
sensor shift mechanism
BRAVIA ® Sync ™ : Yes, via HDMI with
compatible BRAVIA HDTV
CreativeStyle: Standard, Vivid, Portrait,
Landscape, Night view, Sunset, B/W
Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness
SceneMode(s): Scene selection (Portrait,
Landscape, Macro, Sports, Sunset, Night
portrait/Night view)
UserInterface: "Easy - to - understand Graphic
Display and on - screen Help Guide
User - friendly function menu"
Inputs and Outputs
USBPort(s): USB2.0 Hi - speed (mass - storage,
PTP)
HDOutput: HDMI
Memory Card Slot: Dual memory card slot:
Memory Stick PRO Duo™media
SD and SDHC memory card
TripodMount: Yes, 1/4" - 20
Operating Conditions
OperatingTemperature: 32 - 104 degrees
F (0 - 40 degrees C)
Power
BatteryType: NP - FH50
Number of Shots: Approx. 510 images with
viewfinder, approx. 230 images in live
view mode (CIPA standard)
Software
SuppliedSoftware: 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
Control
AFmodes: Single - shot AF, Automatic AF,
Continuous AF, (AF/MF selectable)
DriveMode: Single - shot, Continuous, Self -
timer, Self - timer Continuous, Bracketing,
Remote Commander
ExposureCompensation: ±2EV (in 0.3 EV
steps)
Exposuresettings: Auto, Auto Flash Off,
Program Auto (P), Aperture priority (A),
Shutter priority (S), Manual (M)
FocusArea: Wide (Up to 3 active focus
points glow), Spot, Local (9 local areas
selectable)
FocusFeatures: Predictive control, Focus
lock, Eye - start AF, AF illuminator (Built - in
flash, Range: approx. 1 - 5m)
FocusPoints: 9 points
FocusSensitivity: EV0 - 18 (ISO100)
FocusSystem: 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
MeteringModes: Multi - segment, Center -
weighted, Spot
MeteringSensitivity: EV2 - 20 at ISO100 with
F1.4 lens, (EV4 - 20 in spot metering
mode)
WhiteBalance: Auto, Daylight, Shade,
Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash,
Custom
Dimensions
Weight: Approx. 489g (without battery,
memory card, accessories)
Measurements: Approx. 128 x 97 x 71.4mm
(W/H/D, excluding protrusions)
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty Term: 1 Year Parts &
Labor
Supplied Accessories
DT18 - 55mm SAM Kit Lens
BC - VH1 Battery Charger
NP - FH50 Rechargeable Battery
Shoulder strap
Body cap
Video cable
Software CD - ROM
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: 027242748552
1.RequiresBRAVIASyncfeatureineachproduct,includingacompatible
BRAVIA® HDTV.Please refer to owner ’ smanualtodetermine
compatibility.
2.Whenfullycharged.Actualresultsmayvary based on product
settings, usage patterns and environmental conditions.
3.CompatibleBRAVIA® HDTV,andcomponentcable(soldseparately)
requiredforPhotoTVHDviewing.SpecificationsoftheBRAVIA HDTV
shownvaryaccordingtomarketregion.
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Non - metricweightsand measurements are approximate and may vary.