Sony Dslr-A500

Sony a (alpha) DSLR-A500 Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)

Sony - SLR - 12.3 megapixel - Memory Stick - Standard SD - SDHC - ISO 12800 - Pop-up Flash - 20.8 ounce - Optical Viewfinder

Designed from the ground up to bring live view into the digital SLR mainstream, they set a dramatic standard in image quality, and can help you get shots you've never gotten before. Numerous technologies and image processing algorithms are employed in Sony a500 to reduce noise and ensure rich, realistic color under the widest possible range of conditions. So you can take advantage of more shooting opportunities, and see your photos come alive with the vividness of precious memories. Speed an...

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Technical specifications


General
Product TypeDigital camera - SLR with Live View mode
Width5.4 in
Depth3.3 in
Height4.1 in
Weight1.3 lbs
Main Features
Resolution12.3 Megapixel
Color SupportColor
Optical Sensor TypeExmor CMOS
Total Pixels12,900,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution12,300,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size15.6 x 23.5mm
Field of View Crop Factor1.5
Sensor FeaturesDust Reduction (image sensor vibration), Anti-Dust coating
Light SensitivityISO auto (200-1600), ISO 200-12800
Shooting ProgramsLandscape, portrait mode, macro, night portrait, sports mode, sunset
Special EffectsBlack & White, Neutral, Vivid, Sunset, Landscape, Portrait
Image StabilizerOptical (SteadyShot INSIDE)
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 in 1/3 or 2/3 EV steps
Exposure Metering Zones40
Face DetectionYes
White BalanceCustom, automatic, presets
White Balance PresetsIncandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, flash, daylight, shade
White Balance BracketingYes
Still Image FormatJPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG
Continuous Shooting Speed4 frames per second, 5 frames per second
Remote ControlOptional
Memory / Storage
Supported Flash MemorySD Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo, SDHC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
Image Storage4272 x 2848 4272 x 2848 3104 x 2072 3104 x 1744 2128 x 1416 2128 x 1192
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, flash exposure bracketing
Lens System
Auto FocusTTL phase detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones)9
Lens System MountingMinolta A-type
Additional Features
Self TimerYes
Self Timer Delay10 sec, 2 sec
Flash TerminalHot shoe
Additional FeaturesDirect print, USB 2.0 compatibility, RGB primary color filter, digital noise reduction, date/time stamp, DPOF support, display brightness control, sharpness control, digital image rotation, PRINT Image Matching, camera orientation detection, PictBridge support, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, saturation control, LCD live view mode, shadow point display, highlight point display, contrast control, Quick AF Live View, Auto HDR mode, Dynamic Range Optimizer, face detection, digital tele-converter, built-in help guide, Eye-Start AF system, Exif Print support, Smile Detection technology, automatic display brightness adjustment
Viewfinder
Viewfinder TypeOptical - eye-level penta-dach mirror
Field Coverage95%
Magnification0.8x
Dioptric Correction Range-2.5 to +1
Display
TypeLCD display - TFT active matrix - 3" - color
Display Form FactorFolding
Display Format230,400 pixels
Connections
Connector Type1 x HDMI output 1 x USB
Expansion Slot(s)1 x Memory Stick PRO Duo 1 x SD Memory Card
Software
SoftwareDrivers & Utilities, Sony Picture Motion Browser, Sony Image Data Converter SR, Sony Image Data Lightbox SR
System Requirements for PC Connection
Operating System SupportApple Mac OS X 10.1.3 or later, MS Windows Vista, MS Windows 2000 Professional, MS Windows XP SP2
Peripheral DevicesUSB port, CD-ROM drive
Miscellaneous
Included AccessoriesBody cap, shoulder strap
Cables IncludedUSB cable
Power
Power DeviceBattery charger - external
Battery
Supported BatterySony NP-FM500H
Supported Battery Details1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( included )
Environmental Parameters
Min Operating Temperature32 °F
Max Operating Temperature104 °F
Universal Product Identifiers
BrandSony
Part NumberDSLRA500
GTIN00027242748590, 04905524529173

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