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Digital SLR Camera

Images of beauty for everyone

Printed in Japan

Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4 / Windows XP*SP2 / 

Windows Vista*, Mac OS X (v. 10.4) or later

Image Data Converter SR ver. 2.0

Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4 / Windows XP*SP2 / 

Windows Vista*, Mac OS X (v. 10.4) or later

Image Data Lightbox SR ver. 1.0

Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4 / 

Windows XP* SP2 / Windows Vista*

Picture Motion Browser Ver. 2.1.02

8GB

512MB

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Main specifications of     300

Live View

Type

Image sensor

Metering

Sensitivity

Coverage
Smart Teleconverter 

function
Other functions

Pentamirror tilt system

Dedicated to live view

1200-zone evaluative

EV 2 - 17 (in all metering modes, at ISO 100 with F1.4 lens)

90%

1.4x or 2x selectable
Histogram display, real-time image-adjustment display (exposure compensation, 

white balance, sunset / B&W in Creative Style)

Drive

Modes

Continuous shooting speed

No. of frames recordable

Playback

Modes

Interface

PC interface

Video output

Single, Continuous, Self-timer (10 sec. / 2 sec. delay selectable)

Max. 3 fps (approx.) with viewfinder, max. 2 fps (approx.) in live view mode

JPEG (L size, Fine): Until memory card is full, RAW: 6 frames, RAW+JPEG: 3 frames 

Print

Compatible standards

Power

Power source 

Battery performance
External power source

Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, PictBridge

One Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-FM500H 

* NP-FM55H for DSLR-A100 is not usable.

Approx. 730 shots with viewfinder, approx. 410 shots in live view mode  

* Both measured using CIPA standard

AC Adapter / Charger  AC-VQ900AM (optional)

Supported OS Environments

Windows
Macintosh

Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional / XP Home Edition / XP Professional / Vista 

Home Basic / Vista Home Premium / Vista Ultimate / Vista Business / Vista Enterprise

Mac OS X (v. 10.13 or later) 

System

Camera type

Lens compatibility

Digital SLR camera with built-in flash and interchangeable lenses

Sony    lenses, Minolta and Konica Minolta AF lenses

Image Sensor

Sensor type

Effective pixels

Total pixels
Anti-Dust system
ISO sensitivity range 

A/D conversion

APS-C type (23.6 x 15.8mm), with RGB primary color filters

Approx. 10.2 megapixels   

Approx. 10.8 megapixels

Charge protection coating on low pass filter 

and image-sensor shift mechanism

AUTO, 100 to 3200 (in 1-stop increments, Recommended Exposure Index)

12 bits

JPEG (DCF2.0 and Exif 2.21 compliant, DPOF supported),

RAW (Sony ARW 2.0 format), RAW + JPEG

<Aspect ratio 3:2>

L size: 3872 x 2592 (10M), M size:  2896 x 1936 (5.6M), S size: 1920 x 1280 (2.5M)

<Aspect ratio 16:9>

L size: 3872 x 2176  (8.4M), M size: 2896 x 1632 (4.7M), S size: 1920 x 1088 (2.1M)

RAW, RAW + JPEG, Fine, Standard

CompactFlash (Type I, Type II), Microdrive 

*Separately sold "Memory Stick Duo Adapter for CompactFlash Slot  

AD-MSCF1" is necessary to use Memory Stick Duo / Memory Stick PRO Duo / 

Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo

Long exposure NR: On/Off selectable, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 sec.

High ISO NR: On/Off selectable, available at  ISO 1600 or higher

sRGB, Adobe RGB

Creative Style, D-Range Optimizer (Off, Standard, Advanced)

Recording

Recording format

Image size

Image quality modes

Media

Noise reduction 
Color space

Other features

Super SteadyShot

®

 (Image Stabilization) 

Type

Indication
Compensation effect

Image-sensor shift mechanism  

Super SteadyShot scale and Camera-shake warning in the viewfinder 

Equivalent to approx. 2.5 to 3.5 steps in shutter speeds

(varies according to shooting conditions and lens used)

Built-in Flash

Pop-up

Guide number

Flash coverage

Control

Flash compensation
Modes
Flash bracketing

Recycling time

Auto

12 (in meters at ISO 100) 

18 mm (focal length printed on the lens body)

ADI, Pre-flash TTL

+/- 2 EV (in 0.3-stop increments)

Auto (Flash-off), Auto, Fill-flash, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Slow sync, 

High speed sync, Wireless

3 exposures (in 0.3/0.7-stop increments)

Approx. 4 sec.

Shutter

Type

Speed range

Flash sync speed

Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type

1/4000 to 30 sec., Bulb 

1/160 sec. 

LCD Monitor

Type

Total number of dots

Coverage

Brightness adjustment

2.7-inch type, TFT

230,400 dots

100%

Selectable in 5 steps

Viewf inder

Type

Coverage

Magnif ication

Diopter adjustment

Eye point

Screen

Fixed eye-level, penta-Dach-mirror

95%

0.74 x (with 50mm lens at infinity, -1m

-1

 ) 

-3.0 to +1.0 m

-1

Approx.  20.8 mm from the eyepiece lens, approx. 16.7 mm from the eyepiece frame

Spherical Acute Matte

Exposure Control

Metering

Exposure

Type: TTL metering

Sensor: 40-segment honeycomb-pattern SPC

Sensitivity range: EV 2 - 20 (EV 4 - 20 in spot metering mode), (at ISO 100 with F1.4 lens)

Modes: Multi segment, Center weighted, Spot

Modes: Program  AE (AUTO, AUTO - Flash Off, P),  Aperture priority, Shutter priority, Manual, 

Scene selection (Portrait, Landscape, Macro,  Sports,  Sunset, Night portrait / Night view)

Exposure compensation:  +/-2 EV (in 0.3-stop increments)

Bracketing:  3  continuous or single exposures selectable, in 0.3 or 0.7-stop increments

White Balance

Modes
Bracketing 

Focus Control

Type

Sensor

No. of focus point

Sensitivity range

Modes

Focus area
Other features 

Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash

Color Temperature / Color filter, Custom

3 exposures, H/L level selectable

TTL phase detection system

CCD line sensors

9 points

EV 0  - 18 (at ISO 100)

AF/MF selectable.  AF modes: Single-shot  AF, Automatic AF, Continuous AF

Wide, Spot, Local (9 local areas selectable) 

Predictive control, Focus lock, Eye-start AF, 

AF illuminator (Built-in flash, Range: approx. 1-5m)

Single (with or without shooting information, with 4 previous  / following images, 

RGB histogram & highlight / shadow warning), 4 / 9 / 25-frame index view, 

enlarged display mode (max. zoom - L size: 12x, M size: 9.1x, S size: 6.1x), 

Image orientation, Slideshow

USB2.0 Hi-Speed (mass storage, PTP)

NTSC / PAL selectable

Memory Stick Duo 

3:2 = 5.6 MB / 16:9 = 4.7 MB)

Image size: L

Standard

Fine

RAW + JPEG

RAW

Standard

Fine

Image size: M

Standard

Fine

Image size: S

Memory Stick Duo 

3:2 = 2.5 MB / 16:9 = 2.1 MB)

Memory Stick Duo 

3:2 / 16:9 )

Memory Stick Duo 

3:2 / 16:9 )

Number of recordable frames based on compression, image quality and size

CompactFlash Card 

3:2 = 10 MB / 16:9 = 8.4 MB)

Memory Stick Duo 

3:2 = 10 MB / 16:9 = 8.4 MB)

CompactFlash Card 

3:2 = 5.6 MB / 16:9 = 4.7 MB)

CompactFlash Card 

3:2 / 16:9 )

CompactFlash Card 

3:2 / 16:9 )

Image size: L

Standard

Fine

RAW + JPEG

RAW

Standard

Fine

Image size: M

Standard

Fine

Image size: S

Standard

Fine

Standard

Fine

Standard

Fine

Standard

Fine

CompactFlash Card 

3:2 = 2.5 MB / 16:9 = 2.1 MB)

• Numeric figures show the number of frame recordable with 3:2 / 16:9 aspect ratio.

• Optional "Memory Stick Duo Adapter for CompactFlash Slot  AD-MSCF1" is necessary for use with Memory Stick Duo.

• Number of recordable frames may vary depending on the subjects and other shooting conditions.

System requirements of bundled software

* 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported.

Note: Factory pre-installed. We do not guarantee proper operation in the upgraded environment of the OS stated above.

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Specifications are based on the information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice. 

Approx. 130.8 x 98.5 x 74.7 mm (5-1/4 x 4 x 3 in.) (excl. protrusions)

Approx. 582 g (1 lb 4.5 oz) (w/o battery, memory card, accessories)

0 - 40 degrees C (32- 104 degrees F)

Others

Dimension (WxHxD)

Weight

Operating temperature

Trademarks & Remarks

*      is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
* Bionz               , Bravia                    , Super SteadyShot,  InfoLITHIUM                    , Memory Stick             ,  Memory Stick PRO                                   , Memory Stick Duo                                  , 
   Memory Stick PRO Duo                                           , and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo                                           are  registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Corporation.
* Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

* Macintosh, Mac OS, iMac, iBook, PowerBook, Power Mac, and eMac are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc.

* CompactFlash is a registered trademark of SanDisk Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

* Microdrive is a registered trademark of Hitachi Global Storage Technologies in the United States and/or other countries.

* Adobe is a registered trademark or a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries

* D-Range Optimizer Advanced uses technology provided by Apical Limited

* All other company and product names mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only and may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

* The InfoLITHIUM                     is a lithium battery pack which can exchange data with compatible electronic equipment about its energy consumption. 

  Sony recommends that you use the battery pack with electronic equipment that have the                    mark. 

 

Monitor images are simulated.

Image size: M

Smart Teleconverter at 1.4x

Image size: S

Smart Teleconverter at 2x 

Image size: M

Smart Teleconverter at 1.4x

Image size: S

Smart Teleconverter at 2x

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Summary of Contents for alpha 300

Page 1: ...t portrait Night view Exposure compensation 2 EV in 0 3 stop increments Bracketing 3continuous or single exposures selectable in0 3or0 7 stop increments White Balance Modes Bracketing Focus Control Type Sensor No of focus point Sensitivity range Modes Focus area Other features Auto Daylight Shade Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent Flash Color Temperature Color filter Custom 3 exposures H L level selectab...

Page 2: ...ving to look through the optical viewfinder when you shoot so you can remain face to face with your subjects and talk to them to put them at ease To assure superb image quality the 300 couples the high resolution imaging power of a 10 2 megapixel CCD sensor with Sony s exclusive BIONZ image processing engine And to help prevent blurring caused by camera shake it features built in Super SteadyShot ...

Page 3: ...edibly easy With the monitor angled upward you can maintain a comfortable posture and frame your subject correctly even when taking dramatic low position sports photos like the one below Low position live view shooting is also great for macro close ups of flowers and eye level portraits of children or pets It s even helpful on regular portraits because you can hold the camera at waist level and ma...

Page 4: ... only the size of the image area is reduced so even 2x images can be turned into great looking prints Variable angle LCD for freestyle shooting ease The variable angle Clear Photo LCD monitor can be tilted upward by up to 130 or downward by up to 40 for easy high and low position shooting Ergonomic design for enhanced shooting stability The grip and body are designed to assure stable secure handli...

Page 5: ...ture more image data per pixel The result is richer color and a wider dynamic range for excellent shadow and highlight detail Powerful BIONZ image processing engine for vibrant colors with rich tonal detail The 300 is equipped with a BIONZ image processing en gine that uses advanced Sony technologies to achieve tru ly vibrant color reproduction with rich texture and depth You can see the differenc...

Page 6: ...ycomb pattern metering When you re using the optical viewfinder the 300 s 40 segment honey comb pattern metering system gives you the versatility you need to get precise readings under a wide range of shooting conditions It also gives you a choice of multi segment metering center weighted metering and spot metering mode to suit your subject and shooting conditions All digital SLR cameras are susce...

Page 7: ...e Sony peripheral devices for image playback you can enjoy an even higher level of big screen display quality Availability of peripheral devices varies according to region The 300 is powered by a high density NP FM500H InfoLITHIUMTM battery that lets you take approximately 730 shots before recharging is required and features a battery level indicator that offers precise 1 accuracy An optional VG B...

Page 8: ... A light compact and affordable zoom with high telephoto power that makes it a perfect com panion to the wide angle to medium telephoto DT 18 70mm lens 35mm equivalent 82 5 300mm Picture Motion Browser ver 2 1 02 An easy to use application for basic photo library management and image adjustment Features include a convenient calendar view easy image file backup and a map view function to display im...

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