Sony DSLR-A230Y

10.8MP, DSLR, LCD 2.7", CCD, ISO3200

marca
Sony
SKU
DSLR-A230Y KIT
17-04-2010
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Capture your precious moments with improved clarity and reduced blur with the Sony α DSLR-A230Y 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 α230Y has a bright 2.7" LCD and comes with an 18-55mm standard zoom lens and a 55-200mm telephoto lens.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 ÃÂñ230 features an integrated hot shoe, which lets you expand your lighting options with a range of accessory flashes (sold separately).

BIONZâÃÂâ image processor
The advanced BIONZâÃÂâ 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.

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 ÃÂñ230 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.

PhotoTV HD compatibility
PhotoTV HD compatibility3 lets you automatically create high-resolution thumbnails optimized for viewing on a compatible SonyÃÂî BRAVIAÃÂî HDTV.

Dual slot Compatiblity for Memory StickÃÂî and SD media
Compatible with high-capacity Memory Stick PRO DuoâÃÂâ, Memory Stick PRO-HG DuoâÃÂâ and SD/SDHC media (sold separately) for convenient storage and sharing of your images.

Dettagli tecnici

Interfaccia 
USB 2.0
Colore del prodotto 
Nero
Peso 
450g
Raggio Auto Focus (AF) 
Si
Modalità di messa a fuoco automatica 
Messa a fuoco continua, Messa a fuoco singola, spot auto focus
Velocità otturatore 
1/4000 - 30s
Tipi schede di memoria 
sd, sdhc
Tipologia display 
LCD
Risoluzione sensori effettiva
10,2 Pixels
Blocco esposizione flash
Si
Modalità flash 
auto, Riempimento, Pre-flash, Riduzione effetto occhi rossi, Sincronizzazione lenta
Istogramma
Si
Misurazione della luce 
A preferenza centrale, Macchia
Megapixel 
10,8 MP
PictBridge 
Si
Modalità scene 
Paesaggio, Notte, Ritratto, Tramonto
Tipo sensore 
CCD
Potenzialità vdeo 
Bilanciamento del bianco 
auto, Nuvoloso, Modalità personalizzate, Luce diurna, flash, Fluorescente, Ombra, Luce tungsteno

Connettività

DC-in jack 
Si

Gestione energetica

Tipo batteria 
NP-FH50

Display

Risoluzione del display (numerico) 
230,400 Pixels

Dettagli tecnici

Diagonale display 
6,86 cm (2.7")

Sistema di lente

Regolazione messa a fuoco
Manuale

Macchina fotografica

Tipologia fotocamera 
Fotocamera compatta
Effetti fotografici 
Bianco&Nero, Vivace
Indica la data
Si
Editing delle immagini
Rotante

Focalizzare

Auto Focus (AF) lock
Si

Flash

Flash integrato 
Si
Tempo ricarica flash
4s

Batteria

Vita stimata della batteria (CIPA standard)
510 scatti

Contenuto dell'imballo

Tecnologia batteria 
Ioni di Litio

Qualità fotografica

Risoluzione massima immagine 
3872 x 2592 Pixels

Dimensioni e peso

Larghezza 
12,8 cm
Profondità 
6,75 cm
Altezza 
9,7 cm

Altre caratteristiche

Quantità porte USB 2.0 
1
Quantità porte HDMI 
1
Ingrandimento 
0,83x
Digital SLR 
Si