Sony Alpha DSLR-A580

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Model Name:	Sony Alpha DSLR-A580
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Photo Gallery URL:	Photo Gallery
Device Forum URL:	Forum
Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website
General
Model Number:	DSLR-A580
Camera Format:	SLR
Currently Manufactured:	Yes
Retail Price:	$899.99
Street Price:
Date Available:	2010-11-30
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	24.5 oz (694 g) includes batteries
Weight With Batteries?	Yes
Weight Includes Kit Lens?	No
Size:	5.4 x 4.1 x 3.3 in. (137 x 104 x 84 mm)
Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Sony
Total Megapixels:	16.7
Effective Megapixels:	16.2
Sensor Format:	APS-C
Sensor Size (dia.):	1.12"
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Self-Cleaning:	Yes
Sensor-shift Stabilized:	Yes
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4912 x 3264 (16.0 MP, 3:2), 4912 x 2760 (13.6 MP, Other), 3568 x 2368 (8.4 MP, 3:2), 3568 x 2000 (7.1 MP, Other), 2448 x 1624 (4.0 MP, 3:2), 2448 x 1376 (3.4 MP, 16:9), 12416 x 1856 (23.0 MP, Other), 8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other), 2160 x 5536 (12.0 MP, Other), 2160 x 3872 (8.4 MP, Other)
Image File Format:	JPEG, RAW (ARW 2.2), RAW+JPEG
Video Capture
Movie Mode:	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080, 1440x1080, 640x480
Movie Frame Rate:	60i/50i, 30/25, 30/25
Movie Audio:	Yes
Movie File Format:	AVCHD, MP4
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 - 36 (T)
Normal Focus Range:	25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity
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:	Phase Detection: 15 points (3 points cross type), 11 points in viewfinder mode; Wide, Spot, Local.
Face Detection:	Yes
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Optical Viewfinder
Optical Viewfinder:	Yes
Optical Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.80x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +1 diopter
Display
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD Size (inches):	3.0
LCD Resolution:	921,600 dots
OLED Screen:
Touchscreen:
Articulating LCD:	Yes
Max Playback Zoom:
Exposure
ISO Settings:	Auto (100-1600), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800. (Multi-frame NR mode up to ISO 25600)
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temp./ Filter (2500 – 9900K with 19-step Magenta/Green compensation)
Shutter Speed Range:	30 - 1/4000
Bulb Mode:	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	40-segment Multi Segment, Center-weighted, Spot; (1200 zone evaluative metering in Live View)
Program AE:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports action, Sunset, Night portrait, Night view, Hand-held Twilight, Sweep Panorama (2D/3D)
Self Timer:	2 or 10 (with mirror lock-up) seconds
Time Lapse:
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Off, Fill-flash, Rear sync, Wireless, High-Speed sync, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction: On/Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	12 m / 39 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 PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC
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 or Wired
Other Connection:	DC input, HDMI mini connector (Type-C), BRAVIA Sync (link menu), PhotoTV HD; Wired Remote, External Micophone Jack
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
CIPA Rating:	1,050
Software
Included Software:	Software/USB Driver CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:	Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2/7, Mac OS X (v.10.3 +)
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	SteadyShot INSIDE Image Stabilization, Articulating LCD, 1080i HD Video, Multi-frame NR, Hand-held Twilight, Auto HDR, D-Range Optimizer, 2D/3D Sweep Panorama, Smile Shutter, DOF Preview, 7fps Burst Mode.

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