Features
12.24 Megapixel Exmor Imaging Sensor
Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization
Bionz Image Processor
High Speed Continuous Shooting
Dynamic Range Optimizer
Flexible Exposure Modes
11-Point Center Dual Cross AF Sensor
Super-Accurate Exposure Control
Simple Camera Control Menus and Exposure Mode Dial
Versatile Recording Formats
Built-in Flash
Anti-Dust Technology
Rugged Magnesium Alloy Body
Advanced Pentaprism Viewfinder with Eye-Start System
XtraFine 3.0" LCD Screen
PhotoTV HD Viewing with HDMI Output
Powerful Supplied Software
Lithium-Ion Battery with Stamina Power
Remote Control (Wireless & Tethered)
Dual Media Options
Professional Lenses and Accessories
Specifications
Image Quality:
Image Sensor - APS-C (23.5 x 15.6mm) 12.24 Megapixel (effective) Exmor Sensor with RGB primary color filter and CCD-shift dust reduction mechanism
Effective Resolution - 12.24 million pixels
Color Depth - 36-Bit RGB (14-bit A/D conversion)
Color Modes - Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Adobe RGB, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night view, Autumn, B/W, Sepia
Image File Formats - RAW (.ARW 2.0 - Compressed or uncompressed) -- JPEG (Extra Fine, Fine, Standard) -- RAW + JPEG (Fine)
Recorded Resolution 4288 x 2856 (L-RAW) - 4272 x 2848 (L) -- 4272 x 2400 (L) 16:9 -- 3104 x 2064 (M) -- 2128 x 1424 (S) -- 2128 x 1200 (S) 16:9
Video Recording - No
Audio Recording - No
Optics:
Lens Mount - Sony A-type bayonet mount (compatible with Minolta A-type bayonet mount)
Focal Length Multiplier - 1.5x
Optical Image Stabilization - Yes (CCD-Shift Super SteadyShot system)
Focus Control :
Focus Type - TTL Phase Detection Auto Focus with 11-Point Center Dual Cross AF Sensor with Eye-Start Autofocus System and AF Illuminator Light
Focus Modes - Multi-point, Wide focus, Spot focus, Local focus, Visual Focus Confirm
Exposure Control :
Sensitivity Auto ISO (200 - 1600) -- Selectable ISO (100, 200, 400, 800, 1600)
-- Expanded Sensitivity (Up to ISO 6400)
Shutter Type - Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane Shutter Shutter Speed - 30 - 1/8000 second Bulb
Mirror Lock-Up - Yes
Exposure Metering - Multi-Pattern measuring with 40-segment honeycomb pattern (Multi-segment, Center Weighted, Spot) Exposure Modes Auto, Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Full Manual (with EV indicator), Exposure Compensation (+/-3.0 EV in 1/3 EV Steps), AE Lock, AE Bracketing (0.3 or 0.7 EV steps)
White Balance Modes - Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Kelvin temperature control (2500-9900k w/19-step Magenta/Green compensation)
Scene Modes - Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night view/portrait
Flash :
Built-in Flash - Yes Manual Pop-up (Auto, Fill-flash, Rear flash sync, Red-eye reduction)
Effective Flash Range - 39' (12m) @ ISO 100 External Flash Connection Proprietary Hot Shoe (compatible with Minolta and select Sony flashes)
Wireless off camera flash (with Sony HVL-F56AM & F36AM Flash Units)
External Flash Control - ADI, Preflash TTL
Maximum Flash Synchronization Speed - 1/250 second (Steady-Shot off)
1/200 second (Steady-Shot on)
Performance :
Start-Up Time - Not Specified by Manufacturer
Shutter Lag - Not Specified by Manufacturer
Time Between Shots - Less than 1 second
Burst Capability - Continuous Hi/Lo: 5 fps/3fps to limit of media in JPEG (Up to 8 RAW images)
Self Timer - 10 seconds or 2 seconds
Interval Recording - No
Date & Time Stamp - No
Memory & Power :
Built-in Memory - No
Compatible Memory Cards - CompactFlash (Type I & II)/Microdrive - Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick PRO Duo media
File Size - Not Specified by Manufacturer
Battery Type - NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable battery
Power Adapter - Proprietary AC Adapter (optional)
Input/Output :
Computer Interface - USB 2.0 (Hi-speed)
Direct Print Capable - No
Remote Control - RMT-DSLR1 Wireless Remote Commander (included)
Video Output - NTSC & Pal via USB port -- HDTV via mini HDMI socket System & Software Requirements - Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, Vista -- Macintosh OS X (10.3 or later)
Display :
Viewfinder - Eye-level fixed pentaprism with Spherical Acute Matte focusing screen (interchangeable) and Diopter Adjust (-3 to + 1.0m-1)
Viewfinder Info - AF information (AF points, focus confirmation light), exposure information (shutter speed, aperture, manual exposure, spot metering circle, ISO speed, exposure level, exposure warning), flash information (flash ready, flash exposure level), white balance correction, JPEG recording, number of remaining shots, memory card information, Anti-shake system indicator
Depth-of-Field Preview - Yes
LCD Display - 3.0" TFT Color LCD (921,000 pixels) with Clear Photo design Information Display - Uses color LCD to present all camera info; Metering mode, Shooting mode, Aperture, AF mode, AF point, Shutter speed, ISO, Shots remaining, Drive mode, Battery level, Exposure compensation setting, Flash compensation setting
Language Options - English, French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Japanese
Playback Options - Single Image, Index (4, 9, 16 selectable), Image + text, Image + text + histogram, Enlarged playback (Up to approximately 5x), Luminance limit Display, File browser, Slideshow, Instant bracket playback, Enlarged display, Automatic rotate function, Image correction (Contrast, Color saturation, Sharpness, Hue (5 levels))
In the Box
-DT 16-105mm f/3.5-5.6(D) Autofocus Lens
-Front & Reart Lens Caps
-Lens Hood
-M-series Lithium-Ion Battery (NP-FM500H)
-Battery Charger (BC-VM10) with Cord (Type A)
-USB Cable
-Video Cable
-Wireless Remote Commander (RMT-DSLR1)
-Shoulder strap with eyepiece cap and Remote Commander clip
-Body cap
-Accessory shoe cap
-Software CD-ROM (USB Driver, RAW Conversion and Image Management Software)
-Manual
**Comes with 3 pieces CF4gb + 1 pieces CF8gb + Sony ACC-AMFM11 Kit which comes with 1 Sony LCD-SC11 Case + 1 Sony NP-FM500H Battery + 1 Magreth Display Calibrator
