14
15
Convenient feature-rich functionality
Other features
Vivid
Sunset
Macro
Low-pass filter with
anti-static coating
Image sensor
Dust particles dislodged
by vibration
8 modes selectable for optimum results
Portrait
Macro
Sports Action
Landscape
Sunset
Hand-held Twilight
Night Scene
Night Portrait
The flash unit automatically
pops up when needed.
* In LCD monitor mode (CIPA standard).
* Supports the latest generation of SD, SDHC
(UHS-I), and SDXC (UHS-I) memory cards
(including Class 10).
The perfect tool for day-to-day image downloading,
viewing and editing tasks.
PMB (Picture Motion Browser)
A powerful new program for fast RAW file conversion, image
adjustment and library management with convenient new
functions like ratings and filtering.
New Image Data Converter
Portrait
Notes:
Effectiveness varies according to camera settings,
subject and shooting situation. Face detection is
disabled during movie shooting.
PlayStation
®
3
BRAVIA HDTV
1200-zone Evaluative Metering
High-precision metering ensures balanced
exposures in wide-ranging lighting
conditions. This precision is made possible
by the extremely high resolution of an
advanced evaluative metering sensor with
1200 zones. The sensor accurately meters the
light and color of image data transmitted
directly from the image sensor and can
also recognize wide-ranging subjects and
shooting situations. The amazing density
of this 1200-zone meter contributes to both
highly precise metering and accurate
subject recognition. The Fn (Function) button
lets you choose between Multi segment,
Center weighted and Spot metering modes.
Two-axis White Balance
In addition to automatic white balance
and a full range of white balance presets,
the
a
65 provides a two-axis White Balance
mode for even finer white balance
adjustment. This mode lets you adjust white
balance in the amber-blue and green-
magenta
directions to
achieve more true-
to-life color under
almost any kind of
light source.
High-density battery
The InfoLITHIUM
®
NP-FM500H battery that
comes with the
a
65 provides plenty of power
for extended worry-free shooting. Compact
and lightweight, it recharges quickly and
packs enough power for approximately
up to 560 shots*. Precise indication of
remaining power is displayed through a
5-level battery icon and a number that
precisely represents the percentage of power
remaining in 1% increments.
HDMI
®
terminal
An HDMI terminal is built within the
a
65,
making it easy to connect the camera
directly with an HDTV. Enjoy stunning big-
screen viewing of your photos and HD
movies with high-definition image quality
and high-resolution audio, as well as
convenient camera playback using the
television's remote control if the connected
unit is a BRAVIA
®
TV supporting BRAVIA Sync
and PhotoTV HD.
Bundled software
The
a
65 includes software for intuitive photo
editing, file management and more on your
personal computer. PMB (Picture Motion
Browser)* keeps your images conveniently
organized by folder, rank and title, while also
providing advanced features like movie
editing and face search. New Image Data
Converter allows quick viewing, editing and
conversion of full-resolution RAW image files,
including expert adjustment of exposure,
white balance and tonal curves, as well as
enhanced dynamic-range optimization and
vignetting compensation.
Built-in automatic pop-up flash
When the lighting is so dim that supplemental
lighting becomes necessary, this powerful
built-in flash unit automatically pops up to
amply illuminate your scene. This flash unit
offers a versatile range of modes, a guide
number of 10 (ISO100·m), an illumination
angle that covers
the angle of view
of a wide 18mm
lens (27mm eq),
and a maximum
synchronization
speed of 1/160 sec.
Exposure mode
Selecting an exposure mode is as simple
as flicking a dial. Conveniently located on
top of the
a
65, the mode dial provides
quick and direct access to Program Auto,
Aperture priority, Shutter-speed priority,
and Manual exposure modes, as well as
a fully-automatic Auto mode and 8 Scene
Selection modes (Portrait, Sports Action,
Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene,
Hand-held Twilight and Night Portrait) that
apply optimized AF, drive mode, exposure,
brightness, contrast and other settings
appropriate to each type of scene.
AUTO+ (Auto Advanced) mode
This convenient mode adjusts camera
settings automatically. So you can simply
point, shoot and let the camera handle
everything else. It automatically analyzes
shooting conditions and intelligently adjusts
everything from aperture and shutter speed
to ISO sensitivity and white balance on the
fly. When you shoot fast moving subjects,
Continuous Advance Priority AE automatically
activates to keep pace. When scenes are
high in contrast but lack detail in shadows
or highlights, Auto HDR automatically kicks in
to bring out more of the details. Activated
settings and features are also displayed so
you can see what features are best suited
to each kind of scene. With the
a
65, it's
easy to take advantage of leading-edge
Sony digital technology.
Drive mode
User-friendly icons make it easy to switch
between single-shot, continuous, bracketed
and self-timer shooting. Just select the drive
mode, along with selectable parameters
(single-shot advance, continuous advance
at up to 8 or 3 fps, self-timer shooting with
2 or 10-second delay and bracketed
shooting for exposure, white balance or
DRO). Then start shooting. Even the 8 fps
continuous shooting speed of the standard
continuous advance drive mode (up to 10
fps in Continuous
Priority AE mode), is
the top of its class.
Memory Stick Duo™ / SD card slot
The media compartment provides a
multi-type slot for standard memory
cards, including Memory Stick PRO
Duo™ and SD memory* cards. Sony
memory cards undergo rigorous
testing and are recommended for their
outstanding performance during HD
movie recording, continuous shooting
and high-speed file transfer.
Anti-dust Technology/System
Advanced dust resistance helps keep
your photos blemish-free. If dust particles
enter the camera when the lens is being
changed, two levels of protection safeguard
the image sensor. First, a special static-free
coating on the low-pass filter covering the
sensor helps prevent dust from adhering.
Second, an anti-dust mechanism vibrates
the filter at high speed every time the
camera is switched off to dislodge any dust
particles that settled on its surface.
PlayMemories™ and Filmy™ photo
and movie playback on PS3™ systems
It’s easy to watch your photos and
movies on a Sony PlayStation
®
3 system.
PlayMemories software lets you view,
organize, scroll and zoom regular photos,
panoramic images and 3D images
1
, while
Filmy
2
software lets you play AVCHD movies
and search through footage. Thanks to
the power of PS3 system, you’ll find the
content you seek with utmost speed and
operational ease.
GPS capability
The built-in GPS (Global Positioning System)
feature can tag your photographs with
data that indicates where and when
they were taken. When you view tagged
photographs on a Windows
®
PC installed
with bundled PMB software, or on a
connected BRAVIA TV with the Photo Map
function, the photos can be displayed on
a map to indicate where they were taken.
A highly sensitive antenna in the top of the
camera ensures clear reception of global
positioning data wherever you travel.
Creative Style
Creative Style settings free you to swiftly
adjust the look of your photos and movies.
Depending on the scene and your
creative intentions, simply select any of
6 customizable settings (Standard, Vivid,
Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, or Black & White)
and the camera will adjust color and other
image parameters accordingly. You can
also fine-tune contrast, saturation* and
sharpness to suit your personal preference
and achieve just the right finishing touch.
Face Detection and Face Registration
Capture people beautifully with the
a
65,
thanks to advanced Face Detection
technology that instantly detects up
to eight faces and optimizes shooting
parameters to ensure accurate focus and
skin tones even
when recording
movies. A Smile
Shutter function
can automatically
release the shutter
when subjects
smile and offers three sensitivity levels
as well as a smile level indicator that is
displayed when the mode is active. A Face
Registration function also lets you register
up to eight specific individuals so the
camera prioritizes them when detecting
faces. This feature not only works together
with Smile Shutter and Face Detection, but
also supports Tracking Focus.
* Not available when B/W mode is selected.
1 Requires 3D HDTV, HDMI cable (at least
10.2 Gbps) and 3D glasses sold separately.
2 Filmy software not compatible with 60pmovies.
* Image and video files are compatible with iMovie
®
'09 or
later on Mac. PMB software not compatible with Mac OS
®
X.
