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Last Updated: 10/16/2009
DSLR-A230Y
DSLRA230 with W Zoom lens kit
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Specifications
General
Camera Type:
Sony
α
Digital SLR camera with
built-in flash and inter-changeable lenses
Color Filter System:
RGB primary color filters
Effective Picture Resolution:
Approx. 10.2
megapixels
Imaging Sensor:
APS-C size CCD sensor
(23.6x15.8mm)
Lens Mount Type:
Sony
α
lens, Minolta and Konica
Minolta AF lens
Pixel Gross:
Approx. 10.8 megapixels
Processor:
BIONZ™ image processor
Recording Media Type:
Memory Stick PRO Duo™
media / , SD and SDHC memory card,
Recording Mode:
RAW, RAW+JPEG, Fine, Standard
Still Actual 16:9:
L size: 3872x2176 (8.4M)
M size: 2896x1632 (4.7M)
S size: 1920x1088 (2.1M)
Still Actual 3:2:
L size: 3872x2592 (10M)
M size: 2896x1936 (5.6M)
S size: 1920x1280 (2.5M)
Convenience
Anti-dust function:
Charge protection coating on
low pass filter and image-sensor shift
mechanism
BRAVIA® Sync™ :
Yes, via HDMI with compatible
BRAVIA HDTV
Creative Style:
Standard, Vivid, Portrait,
Landscape, Night view, Sunset, B/W
Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness
Scene Mode(s):
Scene selection (Portrait,
Landscape, Macro, Sports, Sunset, Night
portrait/Night view)
User Interface:
"Easy-to-understand Graphic
Display and on-screen Help Guide
User-friendly function menu"
Live View:
Quick
Inputs and Outputs
USB Port(s):
USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage, PTP)
HD Output:
HDMI
Memory Card Slot:
Dual memory card slot:
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media
SD and SDHC memory card
Tripod Mount:
Yes, 1/4"-20
LCD Display
Brightness Control:
Selectable in 5 steps
Coverage:
100% (Playback)
Type:
2.7” TFT Clear Photo LCD (230,400 pixels)
Customization:
Display color (Black, White,
Brown, Pink)
Flash
Flash Compensation:
±2EV (in 0.3-stop
increments)
Flash Coverage:
18mm in focal-length of lens
attached
Flash Metering System:
ADI flash (automatic
change for Pre-flash TTL)
Guide Number:
10 (in meters at ISO100)
Modes:
Auto, Fill-flash, Red-eye reduction, Rear
sync, Slow sync, Hi-speed sync*., Wireless
Recycling Time:
Approx. 4 sec.
Type:
Auto Pop-up
Viewfinder
Diopter Adjustment:
-2.5 - +1.0m-1
Eye relief:
Approx. 16.5 mm from the eyepiece /
10.9 mm from the eyepiece frame at -1 diopter
Field of View:
95%
Focusing Screen:
Spherical Acute Matte Screen
Magnification:
0.83x (with 50mm lens at infinity)
Type:
Fixed eye-level, penta-Dach-mirror
Control
AF modes:
Single-shot AF, Automatic AF,
Continuous AF, (AF/MF selectable)
Drive Mode:
Single-shot, Continuous, Self-timer,
Self-timer Continuous, Bracketing, Remote
Commander
Exposure Compensation:
±2EV (in 0.3 EV steps)
Exposure settings:
Auto, Auto Flash Off, Program
Auto (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter priority
(S), Manual (M)
Focus Area:
Wide (Up to 3 active focus points
glow), Spot, Local (9 local areas selectable)
Focus Features:
Predictive control, Focus lock, Eye-
start AF, AF illuminator (Built-in flash, Range:
approx. 1-5m)
Focus Points:
9 points
Focus Sensitivity:
EV0 - 18 (ISO100)
Focus System:
TTL phase detection system
ISO:
Auto, 100 to 3200 (in 1 EV
steps,Recommended Exposure Index)
Metering:
TTL metering w/ 40-segment
honeycomb-pattern SPC
Metering Modes:
Multi-segment, Center-weighted,
Spot
Metering Sensitivity:
EV1 - 20 at ISO100 with F1.4
lens, (EV3 - 20 in spot metering mode)
White Balance:
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy,
Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom
Power
Battery Type:
NP-FH50
Number of Shots:
Approx. 510 images with
viewfinder, approx. 230 images in live view
mode (CIPA standard)
Software
Supplied Software:
PMB (Picture Motion Browser)
Image Data Converter SR
Image Data Lightbox SR
Operating System Compatibility:
Microsoft
Windows 2000 Professional
Windows XP*SP2
Windows Vista
Mac OS X(v10.1.3) or later
Operating Conditions
Operating Temperature:
32 - 104 degrees F (0 - 40
degrees C)
Dimensions
Weight:
Approx.452 g (without battery, memory
card, accessories)
Measurements:
Approx. 128 x 97 x 67.5 mm
(W/H/D, excluding protrusions)
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty Term:
1 Year Parts & Labor
Supplied Accessories
DT18-55mm SAM Kit Lens
DT55-200mm SAM Kit Lens
BC-VH1 Battery Charger
NP-FH50 Rechargeable Battery
Shoulder strap
Body cap
Software CD-ROM
USB cable
Optional Accessories
HVL-F20AM External Flash
NP-FH50AM Rechargeable Battery
STP-HS1AM Hand Strap
STP-XS2AM Shoulder Strap
LCS-LC1AM Lens Cap Holder
LCS-WR1AM Wrapping Cloth
LCS-SC6 Soft Carrying Case
UPC Code:
027242754720
1.Requires BRAVIA® Sync feature in each product, including a
compatible BRAVIA® HDTV. Please refer to owner’s manual to
determine compatibility.
2. When fully charged. Actual results may vary based on product
settings, usage patterns and environmental conditions.
3. Compatible BRAVIA® HDTV, and component cable (sold separately)
required for PhotoTV HD viewing. Specifications of the BRAVIA HDTV
shown vary according to market region.
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