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DSLR-A500L

 

 

 

  

Step up to the Sony

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500. Enjoy the spectacular imagery of 12.3 megapixels with ISO 12800 sensitivity. Experience the versatility of 

Quick Auto Focus Live View or MF Check Live View on the tiltable 3.0" LCD screen . Discover the superb response of up to 5 fps of 

continuous shooting.

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12.3 megapixels; amazing pictures

This camera's 12.3 megapixel resolution 

makes for incredible detail and 
gorgeous enlargements. The all-new 

Sony® Exmor™  CMOS image sensor 
ensures state-of-the-art response. The 

large, APS-C format means high 
sensitivity, powerful depth-of-focus 

control.

Superb in low light (ISO 12800)

An all-new Sony's Exmor™  CMOS 

image sensor employs new low-noise 
processing, for uncommonly clear 

pictures. The BIONZ™  image processor 
with chroma noise reduction helps 

achieve low noise all the way up to ISO 
12800, without sacrificing resolution.

More responsive Live View

All DSLR Live View systems enable you 
to compose shots in the LCD monitor, 

just as you would with a point-and-
shoot camera. But not all Live View 

systems are created equal. Some take 
a painfully long time to focus. Some 

even black out the LCD before focus. 
Either can cause you to miss shots. 

Sony's Quick Auto Focus Live View 
solves these problems, making it easier 

to get the best shot.

Quick Auto Focus Live View

Unlike competing cameras, the DSLR-
A500 is just as responsive in Quick Auto 
Focus Live View mode as in optical 
viewfinder mode. That's because, unlike 
the others, the 

α

500 uses the same 

"phase detection" auto focus for Live 
View as for the optical viewfinder. While 

other Live View systems are severely 
restricted, Sony's performs superbly any 
time— even if you're shooting handheld 
or chasing after moving subjects like 
kids or pets.

Manual Focus Check Live View

For critical focus in macro and tripod 
shooting, the 

α

500 also offers Manual 

Focus Check Live View. Temporary 7x 
and 14x zoom views enable you to 
focus on extremely fine detail while the 
1x view shows 100% framing in the LCD.

Face Detection technology

The 

α

500 enhances Quick AF Live View 

shooting with Face Detection 
technology, which helps you get the 

best shot by recognizing faces and 
applying the proper focus, exposure 

and white balance. World's first Face 
Detection system to work with fast, high-

precision "phase detection" Auto Focus.

Smile Shutter™  technology 

Another Quick AF Live View 

enhancement, Smile Shutter™  
technology automatically takes the 

shot when your subject smiles. Works 
with Quick Auto Focus Live View to 

capture spontaneous moments, 
making the difference between a 

missed shot and a cherished memory.

Tiltable 3.0" LCD

Even if you're completely comfortable 

with the optical viewfinder, Sony's 
tiltable LCD empowers your 

photography with a different point of 

view. Helps you frame high and low-
angle shots that would otherwise be hit 

or miss. The LCD tilts up or down 90 
degrees to capture a child's first steps or 

shoot over a crowd. The 3.0"LCD

features 230,000 pixels and Sony's 

Clear Photo LCD™  display technology.

Up to 5 fps of continuous shooting

Up to 5 frames per second (with optical 
viewfinder) can capture the decisive 

moment in sports or get the ideal baby 
photo. You can also shoot at up to 4 
fps with Quick Auto Focus Live View.

Auto HDR built into camera

High Dynamic Range (HDR) 
photography captures more scene 
contrast than a single exposure can 
handle by combining two exposures 
into one incredible shot. Until recently, 
you needed a computer and editing 
software to enjoy HDR. Now the 

α

500 

has Auto HDR built in. Handles severe 
backlighting and other high-contrast 

scenes. Captures in a split second. 
(Recommended for still subjects.)

Dynamic Range Optimizer

Dynamic Range Optimizer improves 

results with backlit subjects and 
recovers details hidden in shadows. 

Normal DRO improves detail using 
standard gamma curves for fast shot-

to-shot response time, while Advanced 
DRO adjusts dynamic range area-by-

area for greater accuracy.

SteadyShot INSIDE™  stabilization 

Image stabilization helps you take blur-

free shots by compensating for camera 
shake. Typical DSLR systems build 

image stabilization into selected lenses 
only. SteadyShot INSIDE™  image 

stabilization is built into the camera 
body itself. You'll reduce blur with every 

a-mount lens, including macro and 
wide-aperture standard zoom lenses.

Smart Teleconverter 2x Digital Zoom

In Quick Auto Focus Live View mode, 
you can extend the optical zoom of 

your lens with digital zoom. One touch 
zooms in at 1.4x, while a second touch 

advances to 2x zoom. The system 
reproduces pixels on a 1:1 basis so 

there's no degradation in picture 
quality.

Powerful Supplied Software

To help you refine and manage your 
images, the 

α

500 is equipped with 

comprehensive computer software, 
including Image Data Converter SR, 
Image Data Lightbox SR and Picture 
Motion Browser (PMB).(Compatible 
computer required, not included)

BIONZ™  image processor 

A newest version of Sony's BIONZ image 
processor uses chroma noise reduction 
to deliver high-resolution, low-noise 
photos even at ISO 12800 sensitivity. 
This powerful Sony Large Scale 
Integrated circuit (LSI) also delivers fast 
processing for quick response on data-
intensive 12.3 megapixel images.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Help Guide and Graphic Display

HDMI™  output for HD viewing 

Eye-Start Autofocus

9-Point AF Sensor

Six Creative Style settings

Built-in Auto Pop-Up Flash

Anti-Dust Technology

Up to a 1000 Shots of battery life

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PhotoTV HD compatibility

Six Scene Selection Modes

Index and Slide Show Display

Dual Media Slots

Supplied zoom lens (DSLR-A500L kit) 

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