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Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
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| Model Name: | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 |
| Check Prices: | Check Now! |
| Photo Gallery URL: | Photo Gallery |
| Device Forum URL: | Forum |
| Manufacturer URL: | Mfr. Website |
| General | |
| Model Number: | DSLR-A200 |
| Camera Format: | SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $599.99 |
| Street Price: | $546.34 |
| Date Available: | 2008-02-01 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes |
| Weight: | 625g 22.0oz |
| Weight With Batteries? | Yes |
| Size: | 133 x 95 x 71 mm 5.2 x 3.7 x 2.8 in |
| Image Capture | |
| Image Resolution: | 3872x2592, 2896x1936, 1920x1280 |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 2.8 |
| Movie Resolution: | |
| Movie Frame Rate: | 0, 0 |
| Movie Audio: | No |
| Imaging Sensor (Megapixels): | 10.80 |
| CCD Size (inches): | APS-C |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 |
| Sensor Type: | CCD |
| Effective Megapixels: | 10.20 |
| Lens | |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 105 mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.88x |
| Digital Zoom: | No |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a |
| Auto Focus: | Yes |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes |
| Normal Focus Range: | 38 cm to Infinity 15.0 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 36 (T) |
| Lens Thread: | 55mm |
| Lens Thread Type: | |
| Display | |
| Optical Viewfinder: | Yes |
| LCD Viewfinder: | No |
| LCD Size (inches): | 2.7 |
| LCD Resolution (pixels): | 230,000 |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 12x |
| Exposure | |
| ISO Settings: | 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Color temperature/Color filter, Custom |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 30 - 1/4000 |
| Exp Adj Range (EV): | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 40-segment honeycomb pattern, center-weighted, spot |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds |
| Flash | |
| Internal Flash: | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Fill-flash, Rear sync, Wireless, High-Speed sync, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction: On/Off |
| Flash Guide Number (Meters): | 12 |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent |
| Ext Flash Connection: | Hot shoe |
| Image Storage | |
| Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / CF2 |
| Memory Included (MB): | |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW |
| CCD Raw Format: | Yes |
| Movie File Format: | |
| Connectivity | |
| Video Out: | Yes |
| Video Mode (NTSC/PAL): | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| Other Connection: | Wired remote, DC input |
| Included Software: | Software/USB Driver CD-ROM |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Mac OS X (v. 10.13 or later |
| Power | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NP-FM500H |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included: | Yes |
| Notes & Features: | Super SteadyShot in-camera Image Stabilization, Anti-Dust Technology, D-Range Optimizer, Eye-Start Autofocus System. Improvements over A100 include: Maximum ISO of 3200 (up from 1600), 2.7" LCD (up from 2.5"), 1.7x faster auto focus speed, auto pop-up flash (vs manual release), PhotoTV HD Viewing (requires output via supplied Sony USB connector cable with select Sony BRAVIA HDTV). MSRP is US$600 bundled with DT 18-70mm 70mm f3.5-5.6 lens, or $800 bundled with both the 18-70mm f3.5-5.6 and 75–300mm f4.5-5.6 lenses. |
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