Sony Alpha DSLR-A230

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Model Name:	Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
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Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website
General
Model Number:	DSLR-A230
Camera Format:	SLR
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$549.00
Street Price:
Date Available:	2009-06-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	25.6 oz (725 g) includes batteries
Weight With Batteries?	Yes
Weight Includes Kit Lens?	No
Size:	5.0 x 3.8 x 2.7 in. (128 x 97 x 68 mm)
Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CCD
Sensor Manufacturer:	Sony
Total Megapixels:	10.8
Effective Megapixels:	10.2
Sensor Format:	APS-C
Sensor Size (dia.):	1.12"
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Self-Cleaning:	Yes
Sensor-shift Stabilized:	Yes
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	3872 x 2592 (10.0 MP, Other), 2896 x 1936 (5.6 MP, Other), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2), 3872 x 2176 (8.4 MP, 16:9), 2896 x 1632 (4.7 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1088 (2.1 MP, Other)
Image File Format:	JPEG, RAW
Video Capture
Movie Mode:	No
Movie Resolution:	n/a
Movie Frame Rate:	n/a
Movie Audio:	n/a
Movie File Format:	n/a
Optics
Lens Mount:	Sony Alpha (Minolta A) mount
Kit Lens:	Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	27 - 83 mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - ?? (T)
Normal Focus Range:
Macro Focus Range:
Optical Image Stablization:	No
Digital Zoom:	No
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a
Filter Thread:	55mm
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	9-point TTL phase detection (one cross-type sensor) with eye-start AF
Face Detection:
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Optical Viewfinder
Optical Viewfinder:	Yes
Optical Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.83x mag., 16.5mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +1.0 diopter
Display
LCD Viewfinder:	No
LCD Size (inches):	2.7
LCD Resolution (pixels):
Articulating LCD:	No
Max Playback Zoom:	12.0x
Exposure
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom
Shutter Speed Range:	30 - 1/4000
Bulb Mode:	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	40-segment honeycomb pattern, center-weighted, spot
Program AE:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Sunset, Night Portrait/Night View
Self Timer:	2 or 10 seconds
Time Lapse:
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Fill-flash, Rear sync, Wireless, High-Speed sync, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction: On/Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	10 m / 33 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Lens dependent
Max Flash Sync:	1/160
Flash Exp Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Ext Flash Connection:	Hot shoe
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC
Memory Included (MB):
File System:	FAT32
DCF Compliant:	Yes
Connectivity
Composite Video Out:	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable:	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI
Built-In Wi-fi:
Computer/Printer:	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional wireless
Other Connection:	DC input, min-HDMI
Power
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary NP-FH50
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary NP-FH50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
CIPA Rating:	510
Software
Included Software:	Software/USB Driver CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:	Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Mac OS X (v. 10.13+)
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	SteadyShot Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization.

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