Sony a (alpha) DSLR-A300 is the camera that links you and your subject. For first-time DSLR users, Sony combines superb 10.2 MP quality, a high quality DT 18-70mm f3.5-5.6 standard zoom lens, and Live Preview in a large tilting LCD monitor for point-and-shoot simplicity. You'll have super-quick AF response, 3 fps continuous shooting while you see your subject in the viewfinder, and high sensitivity (ISO 3200) for great low-light shots. What's more, you get simple controls, Creative Style settings and in-camera Super SteadyShot image stabilization that work with every Sony, Carl Zeiss and legacy Minolta a-mount lens. Stamina power for up to 740 shots, Auto Pop-up Flash and many more features make DSLR model an excellent choice for your favorite hobby
Product Type Digital camera - SLR
Width 5.2 in
Depth 3 in
Height 3.9 in
Weight 1.3 lbs
Enclosure Color Gold
Main Features
Resolution 10.2 Megapixel
Color Support Color
Optical Sensor Type Super HAD CCD
Total Pixels 10,800,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution 10,200,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size 15.8 x 23.6mm
Field of View Crop Factor 1.5
Sensor Dust Reduction Yes
Sensor Features Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration)
Light Sensitivity ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 1600, ISO 3200, ISO auto
Shooting Programs Landscape, portrait mode, macro, night portrait, sports mode, sunset
Special Effects Black & White, Neutral, Vivid, Sunset, Landscape, Portrait, Night View
Image Stabilizer Optical (Super Steady Shot, CCD-shift mechanism)
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
Min Shutter Speed 30 sec
X-sync Speed 1/160 sec
Exposure Metering Multi-segment, center-weighted, spot
Exposure Modes Program, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority
Exposure Range EV 2-20 ( ISO 100 )
Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps
Exposure Metering Zones 40
White Balance Custom, automatic, presets
White Balance Presets Fluorescent, cloudy, tungsten light, flash, daylight, shade
Still Image Format JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG
Continuous Shooting Speed 2 frames per second, 3 frames per second
Remote Control Optional
Memory / Storage
Supported Flash Memory CompactFlash, Microdrive
Image Storage 3872 x 2592 2896 x 1936 1920 x 1280 3872 x 2176 2896 x 1632 1920 x 1088
Camera Flash
Camera Flash Pop-up flash
Guide Number (m / ISO 100) 12
Flash Modes Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction
Red Eye Reduction Yes
Features AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation, wireless off-camera control
Lens System
Type Zoom lens - 18 mm - 70 mm - f/3.5-5.6 DT
Focal Length 18 mm - 70 mm
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 27 - 105mm
Focus Adjustment Automatic, manual
Auto Focus TTL phase detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones) 9
Min Focus Range 15 in
Max View Angle 76 degrees
Lens Aperture F/3.5-5.6
Optical Zoom 3.9 x
Zoom Adjustment Manual
Lens Construction 9 group(s) / 11 element(s)
Filter Size 55 mm
Lens System Mounting Minolta A-type
Features ED glass, aspherical lens
Additional Features
Self Timer Yes
Self Timer Delay 10 sec, 2 sec
Flash Terminal Hot shoe
Additional Features USB 2.0 compatibility, RGB primary color filter, date/time stamp, DPOF support, display brightness control, PRINT Image Matching, PictBridge support, histogram display, AF lock, LCD live view mode, Dynamic Range Optimizer, Eye-Start AF system
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Type Optical - eye-level penta-dach mirror
Field Coverage 95%
Magnification 0.74x
Dioptric Correction Range -3 to +1
Viewfinder Frames Autofocus frame
Display
Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7" - color
Display Form Factor Folding
Display Format 230,400 pixels
Connections
Connector Type 1 x USB 1 x composite video output 1 x DC power input 1 x remote control
Expansion Slot(s) 1 x CompactFlash Card - type I/II
Software
Software Drivers & Utilities, Sony Image Data Converter SR, Sony Image Data Lightbox SR
System Requirements for PC Connection
Operating System Support MS Windows XP, Apple Mac OS X 10.1.3 or later, MS Windows Vista, MS Windows 2000 Professional
Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive
Miscellaneous
Included Accessories Eyepiece cover, lens hood, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, shoulder strap, shoe cap
Cables Included USB cable Video cable
Power
Power Device Battery charger - external
Battery
Supported Battery Sony NP-FM500H
Supported Battery Details 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1600 mAh ( included )
Environmental Parameters
Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
Max Operating Temperature 104 °F