Sony Alpha Dslr-A300K

Sony a (alpha) DSLR-A300K Digital SLR Camera with Sony DT 18-70mm lens

Sony - SLR - 10.2 megapixel - CompactFlash - Microdrive - 3.9 x optical zoom - ISO 3200 - Pop-up Flash - 20.8 ounce - Optical Viewfinder

Sony a (alpha) DSLR-A300 is the camera that links you and your subject. For first-time DSLR users, Sony combines superb 10.2 MP quality, a high quality DT 18-70mm f3.5-5.6 standard zoom lens, and Live Preview in a large tilting LCD monitor for point-and-shoot simplicity. You'll have super-quick AF response, 3 fps continuous shooting while you see your subject in the viewfinder, and high sensitivity (ISO 3200) for great low-light shots. What's more, you get simple controls, Creative Style...

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Technical specifications


General
Product TypeDigital camera - SLR with Live View mode
Width5.2 in
Depth3 in
Height3.9 in
Weight1.3 lbs
Main Features
Resolution10.2 Megapixel
Color SupportColor
Optical Sensor TypeSuper HAD CCD
Total Pixels10,800,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution10,200,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size15.8 x 23.6mm
Field of View Crop Factor1.5
Sensor Dust ReductionYes
Sensor FeaturesDust Reduction (image sensor vibration)
Light SensitivityISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 1600, ISO 3200, ISO auto
Shooting ProgramsLandscape, portrait mode, macro, night portrait, sports mode, sunset
Special EffectsBlack & White, Neutral, Vivid, Sunset, Landscape, Portrait, Night View
Image StabilizerOptical (Super Steady Shot, CCD-shift mechanism)
Max Shutter Speed1/4000 sec
Min Shutter Speed30 sec
X-sync Speed1/160 sec
Exposure MeteringMulti-segment, center-weighted, spot
Exposure ModesProgram, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority
Exposure RangeEV 2-20 ( ISO 100 )
Exposure Compensation±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
Auto Exposure Bracketing3 steps
Exposure Metering Zones40
White BalanceCustom, automatic, presets
White Balance PresetsFluorescent, cloudy, tungsten light, flash, daylight, shade
Still Image FormatJPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG
Continuous Shooting Speed2 frames per second, 3 frames per second
Remote ControlOptional
Memory / Storage
Supported Flash MemoryCompactFlash, Microdrive
Image Storage3872 x 2592 2896 x 1936 1920 x 1280 3872 x 2176 2896 x 1632 1920 x 1088
Camera Flash
Camera FlashPop-up flash
Guide Number (m / ISO 100)12
Flash ModesFill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction
Red Eye ReductionYes
FeaturesAF illuminator, flash +/- compensation, wireless off-camera control
Lens System
TypeZoom lens - 18 mm - 70 mm - f/3.5-5.6 DT
Focal Length18 mm - 70 mm
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera27 - 105mm
Focus AdjustmentAutomatic, manual
Auto FocusTTL phase detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones)9
Min Focus Range15 in
Max View Angle76 degrees
Lens ApertureF/3.5-5.6
Optical Zoom3.9 x
Zoom AdjustmentManual
Lens Construction9 group(s) / 11 element(s)
Filter Size55 mm
Lens System MountingMinolta A-type
FeaturesED glass, aspherical lens
Additional Features
Self TimerYes
Self Timer Delay10 sec, 2 sec
Flash TerminalHot shoe
Additional FeaturesUSB 2.0 compatibility, RGB primary color filter, date/time stamp, DPOF support, display brightness control, PRINT Image Matching, PictBridge support, histogram display, AF lock, LCD live view mode, Dynamic Range Optimizer, Eye-Start AF system
Viewfinder
Viewfinder TypeOptical - eye-level penta-dach mirror
Field Coverage95%
Magnification0.74x
Dioptric Correction Range-3 to +1
Viewfinder FramesAutofocus frame
Display
TypeLCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7" - color
Display Form FactorFolding
Display Format230,400 pixels
Connections
Connector Type1 x USB 1 x composite video output 1 x DC power input 1 x remote control
Expansion Slot(s)1 x CompactFlash Card - type I/II
Software
SoftwareDrivers & Utilities, Sony Image Data Converter SR, Sony Image Data Lightbox SR
System Requirements for PC Connection
Operating System SupportMS Windows XP, Apple Mac OS X 10.1.3 or later, MS Windows Vista, MS Windows 2000 Professional
Peripheral DevicesUSB port, CD-ROM drive
Miscellaneous
Included AccessoriesEyepiece cover, lens hood, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, shoulder strap, shoe cap
Cables IncludedUSB cable Video cable
Power
Power DeviceBattery charger - external
Battery
Supported BatterySony NP-FM500H
Supported Battery Details1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1600 mAh ( included )
Environmental Parameters
Min Operating Temperature32 °F
Max Operating Temperature104 °F
Universal Product Identifiers
BrandSony
Part NumberDSLRA300K
GTIN04905524458794, 00027242727038


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