Sony Alpha NEX-C3

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Model Name:	Sony Alpha NEX-C3
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Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website
General
Model Number:	NEX-C3
Camera Format:	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$599.99
Street Price:	$559.47
Date Available:	2011-08-01
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	17.5 oz (497 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Weight With Batteries?	Yes
Weight Includes Kit Lens?	Yes
Size:	4.3 x 2.4 x 1.3 in. (110 x 60 x 33 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Sony
Total Megapixels:	16.5
Effective Megapixels:	16.2
Sensor Format:	APS-C
Sensor Size (dia.):	1.12"
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Self-Cleaning:	Yes
Sensor-shift Stabilized:	No
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), 7152 x 1080 (7.7 MP, Other), 4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9)
Image File Format:	JPEG, RAW (ARW 2.2), RAW+JPEG
Video Capture
Movie Mode:	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1280x720, 640x480
Movie Frame Rate:	30, 30
Movie Audio:	Yes
Movie File Format:	MP4
Optics
Lens Mount:	Sony E-mount
Kit Lens:	Sony SEL1855 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	27 - 83 mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 34 (T)
Normal Focus Range:	25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Optical Image Stablization:	Yes
Digital Zoom:
Digital Zoom Values:
Filter Thread:	49mm
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detect: 25-area, Center, Flexible Spot (11x17 areas); with Face Detection
Face Detection:	Yes
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Electronic Viewfinder
Electronic Viewfinder:	No
Electronic Viewfinder Type:	(Optional FDA-SV1 optical viewfinder available with 16mm FOV)
Display
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD Size (inches):	3.0
LCD Resolution:	921,600 dots
Touchscreen:
Articulating LCD:	Yes
Max Playback Zoom:	11.8x
Exposure
ISO Settings:	Auto, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800.
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:	49-zone Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
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 (6 shot layering), 2D/3D Sweep Panorama
Self Timer:	2, 10; 3 or 5 after 10 sec seconds
Time Lapse:
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear sync., Slow sync., Red-eye reduction
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	7.0 m / 23.0 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Lens dependent
Max Flash Sync:	1/160
Flash Exp Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Ext Flash Connection:	Smart Accessory Terminal (flash is detachable)
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:	No
Remote Control Type:
Other Connection:	Mini HDMI (Type C), Mic via Smart Accessory Terminal
Power
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary NP-FW50
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
CIPA Rating:	400
Software
Included Software:	Software CD-ROM (includes Picture Motion Browser, Image Data Converter SR, Image Data Lightbox SR)
OS Compatibility:	Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2/7, Mac OS X (v.10.3 +)
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	720p HD Video, Picture Effects, Photo Creativity, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur, Auto HDR, D-Range Optimizer, 2D/3D Sweep Panorama, Smile Shutter, 5.5fps Full-res Burst Mode. Available in Silver, Black or Pink.

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