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Sony α230 DSLR Camera and Lens
Model number:
DSLR-A230L
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
Model Features: 10.2 megapixel, SteadyShot INSIDE™ image stabilization, on-screen Help Guide, Graphic Display, 2.7" Clear Photo LCD Plus™ display, high sensitivity ISO 3200, 18-55mm standard zoom lens
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Why α DSLR?
If you want to take your pictures from snapshots to memorable images, then let a Sony α DSLR put better pictures at your fingertips. A DSLR's responsiveness, versatility and image quality helps capture those moments that other cameras often miss. The A230 makes shooting with a DSLR easy and fun with its compact and lightweight design, intuitive controls and flexible system options.
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Easy Shooting Mode Selection
It's never been easier to capture the perfect shot. The mode dial on top of the α A230 offers instant access to 6 Scene Selection modes, each with a user-friendly Help Guide and example photo. You can even customize the user interface and choose from four background colors.
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Significantly Reduced Camera Shake
Equipped with SteadyShot® INSIDE image stabilization, this α DSLR camera compensates for shaky hands so you can capture crisp, sharp images at shutter speeds 2.5–3.5 steps slower than would otherwise be possible without using a flash 1 or tripod. It also works together with an anti-static coating on the low-pass filter to help keep the image sensor clean.
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Improve Your Skills as You Shoot
A unique new Graphic Display helps you hone your photographic skills by making it much easier to understand how aperture and shutter speed adjustments will affect your results.
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Perfection at Every Click
Shoot in rich detail and true-to-life color. Featuring large, APS-C type CCD sensors, image detail is truly amazing. Plus, the high-speed BIONZ image processing engine delivers enhanced color reproduction, rich tonal graduation and remarkable clarity.
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Optimal Exposure in Any Virtually Light
Adopted from our top-of-the-line α A900, the α A230 features an advanced D-Range Optimizer that helps you take beautiful photos in difficult lighting conditions. Choose from Standard mode, which optimizes exposure for the scene overall, or Advanced mode, which can be used to bring out rich shadow and highlight detail.
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Unleash Your Creativity
Take your photography to the next level with α lenses and flashes. Make your subject the star with a portrait lens, use a macro lens to gain entry into another dimension, or get beautifully balanced, well-lit photos with an external flash.
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View Your Photos in High Definition
Equipped with HDMI™ output, you can easily share your pictures on an ever-expanding universe of compatible Sony products, including your BRAVIA HDTV. Simply connect the α A230 to your compatible BRAVIA and the TV automatically switches to Photo mode to provide beautiful Full HD playback of the images stored in the camera. HDMI cable sold separately.
Your subject is always the star.
A portrait lens lets you blur background details to make your main subject stand out more dramatically from the scene. Just shoot at a low F-number setting to maximize background blurring–with the unique Graphic Display feature on the α DSLR, it's easy to get it right.
Taken with a zoom kit lens. Taken with a portrait lens.
Gain entry to another dimension.
A macro lens makes it easy to transform the everyday details of life into photographic works of art. With life-size imaging and the ability to focus on subjects that are just a few centimeters away, macro shooting opens the door to a whole new dimension in photo creativity.
Taken with a zoom kit lens. Taken with a macro lens.
Call all the shots.
With an α lighting system external flash unit, it's easy to get beautifully balanced exposures – even when shooting portrait close-ups. With an external flash unit incorporating bounce capabilities, you have the ability to bounce light off of the ceiling to reduce harsh shadows and obtain more even and natural illumination.
Taken with built-in camera flash. Taken with external bounce flash.
Product Reviews
Write a review( Rated 4.5 out of 5 Stars AVERAGE RATING | 2 REVIEWS Ratings Snapshot)
2 of 2 (100%) customers would recommend this product to a friend
Rated 4.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Great Camera for Most
Pros: Image Stabilization, Help Guides, Battery, Lenses, Easy To Use, Bright LCD, HDMI Out, SDHC, Strong Construction, USER FR
Cons: Sony specific hot shoe, Loud, a little heavy, Shallow buttons, Small grip
Date: Nov 1, 2009
I've had this product for less than a month
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After about a week with this camera, I really like it. I am a photographer and I needed a D-SLR, I wanted to start small, but not too small, and cheap. I did do a LOT of research before buying this. I would not recommend it if you need to take lots of fast consecutive shots, 2.5fps (frames per second) is not the fastest. Flash recovery time is a bit slow too. If you have large hands this camera might be strange too, the buttons have very little travel and are shallow and the grip is small. The menus and UI (user interface) are very very nice however. Easy to use and navigate. I really like this camera, it is basic, but has advanced features too. Color is pretty good, but for the best results you should play with the settings. Another plus is you can use Minolta lenses too. I would suggest going and buying a telephoto or zoom lens however, because the kit 18-55mm lens is not the best. Another thing is the shutter is kinda loud, not a huge down, but something to take note of. Also has a proprietary hot shoe (where you can attach an external flash) but you can buy an adapter online for about $5. The battery life is also pretty good. I really like it, and would recommend.
Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Great Camera
Pros: Lightweight, compact, photo quality, intuitive controls
Cons: none so far
Reviewer: Kennyo (Joliet, IL)
Date: Jun 24, 2009
I've had this product for less than a month
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This camera is an incredible value. Also, I'm tickled pink to have found a camera that accepts my lenses from my 1990's Minolta SLR. The other great thing about this camera is my wife can put the camera in AUTO mode and it turns into a point and shoot, but I still have the ability to switch to other modes to fully control exposure settings. The picture quality is great, the controls are intuitive, the size and weight of the camera are very light/compact for a DLR. The battery life seems very good so far too, something that has driven me crazy with previous digital cameras. The cameras continuous mode shoots 2.5 fps which isn't the greatest but plenty good enough for basic shooting at kids sporting events and such. I've not noticed any delay whatsoever when taking pictures in normal circumstances. The autofocus works quickly and smoothly, and the lens glass is quite nice for a kit lens. Overall, I think this is an awesome camera for the price.
Capture your precious moments with improved clarity and reduced blur with the Sony α DSLR-A230L digital SLR camera. Brimming with features, the α230 combines high-resolution 10.2 MP, simple operation, high sensitivity (ISO 3200), and advanced noise reduction. Plus, Eye-Start Autofocus and pop-up flash help you shoot faster while SteadyShot INSIDE™ in-camera image stabilization works with virtually every lens. In addition to the on-screen Help Guide and convenient Creative style settings, the α230L has a bright 2.7" LCD and comes with an 18-55mm standard zoom lens.
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A230
SteadyShot INSIDE™ in-camera image stabilization
SteadyShot INSIDE™ DSLR-A200: more features, less blur. For family photographers who want greater quality and creativity, the Sony® α; (alpha) DSLR-A200 combines high-resolution 10.2 MP, simple operation, high sensitivity (ISO 3200), advanced noise reduction and convenient Creative Style settings. SteadyShot INSIDE™ in-camera image stabilization works with every lens, including Sony zoom, advanced Sony G-Series, pro-quality Carl Zeiss® lens designs and Minolta ±-mount lenses. Stamina® power provides up to 750 shots2 on a fully charged InfoLITHIUM® battery. Eye-Start Autofocus and pop-up flash help you shoot faster -- and a bright 2.7”1 LCD screen displays index and high-resolution thumbnail images. in-camera image stabilization is built directly into the camera body, so every a-mount lens benefits from the ability to minimize blur due to camera shake.
Integrated on-screen Help Guide and Graphic Display
An integrated on-screen Help Guide and Graphic Display help take the complexity out of DSLR photography. The Help Guide offers clear, concise explanations of various modes and settings, while the Graphic Display helps you understand the relationship between aperture and shutter speed, as well as the effect each has on photographic results.
High sensitivity (ISO 3200) for superior noise reduction
A broad sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 3200 enables you to capture beautiful color images even in very dim light -- High ISO Noise Reduction technology reduces picture noise artifacts at high-sensitivity ISO 1600 and ISO 3200 settings by eliminating noise from RAW data after analog-to-digital conversion.
Up to 2.5 fps continuous shooting
Continuous Shooting lets you shoot at up to 2.5 fps (frames per second) while viewing your subject through the optical viewfinder so you never lose track of the action.
Built-in Pop-Up Flash
The Auto Pop-Up Flash automatically pops up and fires as needed when the camera is set to certain scene selection modes, helping first-time DSLR photographers shoot more effectively. In addition, the α230 features an integrated hot shoe, which lets you expand your lighting options with a range of accessory flashes (sold separately).
BIONZ™ image processor
The advanced BIONZ™ image processor uses hardware-based Large Scale Integrated (LSI) circuitry to enhance images with rich tonal reproduction, reduced noise, and improved white balance and exposure control, for clear, sharp photos even at high sensitivity settings.
Function Guide Display
Function Guide Display provides intuitive and easy to use on-screen menus that can be activated and operated with one hand using the Fn (Function) button and controller button to adjust Flash mode, Autofocus mode, White Balance, Metering mode, AF area and D-Range Optimizer.
Smallest, lightest α series body
The α230 features the smallest and lightest body of any Sony® α (alpha) series camera for improved portability, as well as an intuitive button layout that allows for easy single-handed operation.
2.7” (diag.) Clear Photo LCD Plus™ display
Review your images and monitor camera settings on the large 2.7” (diag.) Clear Photo LCD Plus™ display, which provides sharp, clear viewing, even in outdoor environments.
9-Point AF Sensor
9-Point Center Cross AF Sensor uses with improved focus control to help bring images into sharp definition more quickly, and predictive focus control automatically calculates the position of fast-moving subjects.
Dynamic Range Optimizer
Dynamic Range Optimizer provides two levels - Standard/Plus to improve results with backlit subjects and recover details hidden in shadows or lost in glare. 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.
Stamina® Battery power
Stamina® Battery power allows you to take up to 510 shots2 on a fully charged NP-FM50 InfoLITHIUM® battery when using the optical viewfinder mode, and you’ll be able to see how much power remains in percentage increments, so you can keep shooting in confidence.
Index and Slide Show Display
Index and Slide Show Display enable you to quickly review your photos using 4, 9 or 25-frame index views, or as an automatic slide show with fade-in/fade-out effect.
Included SAL1855 18-55mm standard zoom lens
The α230 comes with a SAL1855 DT 18-55mm standard zoom kit lens. This newly developed lens employs a Smooth Autofocus Motor (SAM) to deliver smooth and silent autofocus operation, and offers a flexible focal range that allows you to capture everything from wide angle to midrange telephoto shots with ease.
10.2 megapixel resolution for ultra-fine detail
A 10.2 megapixel APS-size CCD image sensor captures your images in stunning detail, giving you the freedom to make large prints and tight crops without sacrificing quality.
HDMI™ terminal with BRAVIA® Sync™ compatibility
An HDMI™ terminal gives you the option of connecting your camera to a compatible HDTV and playing back your images in stunning high definition quality (HDMI cable required, sold separately). In addition, BRAVIA® Sync™ works with compatible Sony® BRAVIA HDTVs to let you control camera playback using the television’s remote (HDMI cable and BRAVIA Sync capable HDTV required, sold separately)1.
Eye-Start Autofocus
Eye-Start Autofocus System begins precision autofocus adjustments the moment you raise the camera to your eye, so the camera is ready to catch the perfect moment.
Creative Style settings
Creative Style settings give you control over how the camera processes your images. Choose from 8 finishing styles, including Standard, Vivid, Potrait, Landscape, Night View, Sunset, B&W, and Adobe RGB, and fine tune them to your personal taste with the ability to adjust contrast, saturation, and sharpness settings.
Anti-Dust Technology
Anti-Dust Technology helps keep the CCD imager clean, resulting in consistently better pictures, by utilizing a static-free anti-dust coating on the CCD filter, as well as an anti-dust vibration that automatically shakes the CCD to help dislodge dust each time the camera is shut off.
PhotoTV HD compatibility
PhotoTV HD compatibility3 lets you automatically create high-resolution thumbnails optimized for viewing on a compatible Sony® BRAVIA® HDTV.
Dual slot Compatiblity for Memory Stick® and SD media
Compatible with high-capacity Memory Stick PRO Duo™, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ and SD/SDHC media (sold separately) for convenient storage and sharing of your images.
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Product Specifications
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
LCD Display
- Brightness Control : Selectable in 5 steps
- Coverage : 100% (Playback)
- Customization : Display color (Black, White, Brown, Pink)
- Type : 2.7” TFT Clear Photo LCD (230,400 pixels)
Operating Conditions
- Operating Temperature : 32 - 104 degrees F (0 - 40 degrees C)
Service and Warranty Information
- Limited Warranty Term : 1 Year Parts & Labor
Weights and Measurements
- Dimensions (Approx.) : Approx. 128 x 97 x 67.5 mm (W/H/D, excluding protrusions)
- Weight (Approx.) : Approx.452 g (without battery, memory card, accessories)
Power
- Battery Type : NP-FH50
- Number of Shots : Approx. 510 images with viewfinder, approx. 230 images in live view mode (CIPA standard)
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
Inputs and Outputs
- 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
- USB Port(s) : USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage, PTP)
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"
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)
Software
- Operating System Compatibility : Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP*SP2 Windows Vista Mac OS X(v10.1.3) or later
- Supplied Software : PMB (Picture Motion Browser) Image Data Converter SR Image Data Lightbox SR
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
In the Box
- NP-FH50 Rechargeable Battery
- Software CD-ROM
- DT18-55mm SAM Kit Lens
- Shoulder strap
- USB cable
- BC-VH1 Battery Charger
- Body cap
α (alpha) Digital SLR Lenses & Accessories Outlet
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REFURBISHED - SAL-1680Z - Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar T* DT 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 Zoom Lens
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REFURBISHED - SAL-50M28 - 50mm f/2.8 Macro Lens
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REFURBISHED - 28mm f/2.8 Wide-Angle Lens
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REFURBISHED - 50mm f/1.4 Lens
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REFURBISHED - 55-200mm f4-5.6 Zoom Lens
$229.95
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REFURBISHED - 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Telephoto Zoom Lens
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REFURBISHED - 500mm f/8 Reflex Telephoto Lens
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REFURBISHED - 16mm f/2.8 Fisheye Lens
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REFURBISHED - 2.0X G-Series Tele-converter Lens
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REFURBISHED - SAL-18200 - 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Zoom Lens
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REFURBISHED - SAL-1870 - 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 Zoom Lens
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Camcorder Cable
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10' HDMI™ Mini Cable
$69.99
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5' HDMI™ Mini Cable
$49.99
Cases
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Soft Wrapping Cloth
$19.99
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Messenger Bag
$99.99
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Soft Wrapping Cloth
$19.99
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Soft Wrapping Cloth
$19.99
Eyepiece Accessories
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Magnifying Eyepiece
$34.99
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Eyepiece Cup
$9.99
Zoom Lenses
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28-75mm f/2.8 Zoom Lens
$799.99
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DT 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Zoom Lens
$529.99
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DT 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Zoom Lens
$199.99
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DT 55 - 200mm f/4-5.6 Zoom Lens
$229.99
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DT 11-18mm f/4.5-5.6 Zoom Lens
$699.99
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75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Zoom Lens
$249.99
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DT 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Zoom Lens
$579.99
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DT 16-105mm f/3.5-5.6 Zoom Lens
$599.99
Accessory Kits
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Sony α Accessory Kit
$99.99
Fixed Focal Length Lenses
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135mm f/2.8 [4.5] Telephoto Lens
$1249.99
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DT 50mm f/1.8 Lens
$149.99
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16mm f/2.8 Fisheye Lens
$849.99
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35mm f/1.4 G-Series Wide-Angle Lens
$1369.99
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28mm f/2.8 Wide-Angle Lens
$269.99
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300mm f/2.8 G-Series Telephoto Lens
$6299.99
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500mm f/8 Reflex Telephoto Lens
$749.99
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50mm f/1.4 Lens
$369.99
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20mm f/2.8 Wide-Angle Lens
$599.99
LCD Screen Protectors
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LCD Protective Cover
$11.99
Macro Lenses
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100mm f/2.8 Macro Lens
$679.99
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30mm f/2.8 Macro Lens
$199.99
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50mm f/2.8 Macro Lens
$479.99
Straps
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α Shoulder Strap
$39.99
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Hand Strap
$39.99
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Hand Strap
$39.99
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Hand Strap
$39.99
Carl Zeiss® Lenses
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Carl Zeiss® 135mm f/1.8 Lens
$1479.99
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Carl Zeiss® 24-70mm f2.8 Zoom Lens
$1599.99
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Carl Zeiss® 16-35mm f/2.8 Zoom Lens
$1899.99
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DT Carl Zeiss 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 Zoom Lens
$749.99
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Carl Zeiss® 85mm f/1.4 Telephoto Lens
$1369.99
LCD Hood
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LCD Viewfinder Hood
$44.99
Accessories Outlet
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REFURBISHED - 5' HDMI? Mini Cable
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REFURBISHED - 10' HDMI™ Mini Cable
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G Series Lenses
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70-400mm f/4-5.6 Zoom Lens
$1599.99
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70-300mm f4.5-5.6 Zoom Lens
$849.99
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70-200mm f/2.8 Telephoto Zoom Lens
$1799.99
Teleconverter Lenses
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1.4x Teleconverter Lens
$479.99
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2.0x Teleconverter Lens
$479.99
Lens Caps
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Soft Lens Pouch
$20.99
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Soft Lens Pouch
$20.99
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Soft Lens Pouch
$20.99
Power
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AC Adapter for α DSLR Cameras
$99.99
Remote Commanders
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Remote Commander
$29.99
Product Reviews
Write a review( Rated 4.5 out of 5 Stars AVERAGE RATING | 2 REVIEWS Ratings Snapshot)
2 of 2 (100%) customers would recommend this product to a friend
Rated 4.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Date: Nov 1, 2009
I've had this product for less than a month
19of 20 people found this helpful
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Great Camera for Most
Pros: Image Stabilization, Help Guides, Battery, Lenses, Easy To Use, Bright LCD, HDMI Out, SDHC, Strong Construction, USER FR
Cons: Sony specific hot shoe, Loud, a little heavy, Shallow buttons, Small grip
After about a week with this camera, I really like it. I am a photographer and I needed a D-SLR, I wanted to start small, but not too small, and cheap. I did do a LOT of research before buying this. I would not recommend it if you need to take lots of fast consecutive shots, 2.5fps (frames per second) is not the fastest. Flash recovery time is a bit slow too. If you have large hands this camera might be strange too, the buttons have very little travel and are shallow and the grip is small. The menus and UI (user interface) are very very nice however. Easy to use and navigate. I really like this camera, it is basic, but has advanced features too. Color is pretty good, but for the best results you should play with the settings. Another plus is you can use Minolta lenses too. I would suggest going and buying a telephoto or zoom lens however, because the kit 18-55mm lens is not the best. Another thing is the shutter is kinda loud, not a huge down, but something to take note of. Also has a proprietary hot shoe (where you can attach an external flash) but you can buy an adapter online for about $5. The battery life is also pretty good. I really like it, and would recommend.
Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Reviewer: Kennyo (Joliet, IL)
Date: Jun 24, 2009
I've had this product for less than a month
164of 177 people found this helpful
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Great Camera
Pros: Lightweight, compact, photo quality, intuitive controls
Cons: none so far
This camera is an incredible value. Also, I'm tickled pink to have found a camera that accepts my lenses from my 1990's Minolta SLR. The other great thing about this camera is my wife can put the camera in AUTO mode and it turns into a point and shoot, but I still have the ability to switch to other modes to fully control exposure settings. The picture quality is great, the controls are intuitive, the size and weight of the camera are very light/compact for a DLR. The battery life seems very good so far too, something that has driven me crazy with previous digital cameras. The cameras continuous mode shoots 2.5 fps which isn't the greatest but plenty good enough for basic shooting at kids sporting events and such. I've not noticed any delay whatsoever when taking pictures in normal circumstances. The autofocus works quickly and smoothly, and the lens glass is quite nice for a kit lens. Overall, I think this is an awesome camera for the price.
- Requires BRAVIA® Sync feature in each product, including a compatible BRAVIA® HDTV. Please refer to owner’s manual to determine compatibility.
- When fully charged. Actual results may vary based on product settings, usage patterns and environmental conditions.
- 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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