Description
The Sony a (alpha) DSLR-A200 camera is perfectly positioned to carry a new generation of photographers into the creative world of DSLR performance. A DT 18-70mm f3.5-5.6 standard zoom lens is included here, as well as superb 10.2-megapixel imaging, high-sensitivity shooting, and Super SteadyShot in-camera image stabilization that reduces blur with a brilliant array of Sony, Carl Zeiss and Minolta a-mount lenses. It's also fast, lightweight and incredibly easy to operate, with a large 2.7" LCD screen, simple Function Guide menu display and Creative Style settings to fine-tune camera performance. The powerful Bionz processing engine is also included to increase response time.
Superb image quality gives you great DSLR shots right from the start, with a large APS-size CCD imager developed by Sony to expand dynamic range, minimize noise more effectively and provide greater detail for making big prints or cropping in tight on your subject.
Broad sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 3200 enables the a (alpha) DSLR-A200 to capture beautiful color images even in very dim light - with High ISO Noise Reduction technology that reduces picture noise artifacts at high-sensitivity ISO 1600 and ISO 3200 settings by eliminating noise from RAW data after analog-to-digital conversion.
A high-performance sensor detects vibrations and the image stabilization system automatically compensates. Because image stabilization is built into the a (alpha) DSLR-A200, every lens benefits - and with an advantage of from 2.5 to 3.5 stops, you can shoot effectively at higher shutter speeds even in very low light with minimum blur from shaky hands or fast-moving subjects.
The "brain" of the a (Alpha) DSLR-A200 is the advanced Sony Bionz Image Processor, using hardware-based Large Scale Integrated (LSI) circuitry to enhance images with rich tonal reproduction, improved white balance and exposure control, and expanded D-Range Optimizer capabilities. With 2-channel data transfer from CCD to processor, your camera can also respond faster.
To improve results with backlit subjects and recover details hidden in shadows or lost in glare, the a (alpha) DSLR-A200 provides Dynamic Range Optimizer at two levels: Normal DRO, to improve detail using standard gamma curves for fast shot-to-shot response time, or Advanced DRO, to adjust dynamic range area-by-area for the greatest precision.
Changing lenses in a DSLR can allow dust to enter the camera - so to keep the CCD imager cleaner for better pictures, the a (alpha) DSLR-A200 utilizes both static-free anti-dust coating on the CCD filter and anti-dust vibration that automatically shakes the CCD to dislodge dust each time the camera is shut off.
In Auto or some scene selection modes, the camera flash automatically pops up and fires when needed to help you shoot more effectively. Flash is cancelled in Landscape, Sport or Sunset modes and in "Flash Off" position on the Exposure Mode dial.
Eye-Start Autofocus System begins precision autofocus adjustments the moment you raise the camera to your eye - so unlike some DSLR cameras that don't start focusing until the shutter button is half-pressed, the Sony a (alpha) DSLR-A200 never slows down your ability to catch fast action.
A fast focus motor and improved focus control help bring images into sharp definition more quickly, with predictive focus control that automatically calculates the position of a fast-moving subject.
A 40-segment honeycomb sensing system provides multi-pattern measuring for superior exposure control accuracy - and you can also select center-weighted or spot metering modes. You'll also have 6 preset White Balance control settings and RGB Histogram display to check color balance.
Along with auto exposure, the a (alpha) DSLR-A200 gives you scene selection modes to optimize camera performance for Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Sunset and Night Portrait/Night View situations.
To express your creativity and personal taste, you can adjust contrast, saturation and sharpness settings for any of 8 finishing styles - including Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Night View, Sunset, B & W and Adobe RGB modes.
A large built-in screen with anti-reflective coating makes it easy to read camera setup menus even in bright sunlight and improves image quality when you check your shots.
To quickly review your photos, the a (alpha) DSLR-A200 can display 4, 9 or 25-frame index views - or present automatic slide shows with fade-in/fade-out effect.
The a (alpha) DSLR-A200 can also create high-resolution thumbnail images for viewing on a Sony BRAVIA HDTV in optimized PhotoTV HD mode, with image format adjustable for standard 3:2 or widescreen 16:9 display.
On-screen menus are intuitive and easy to use - and a simple Camera Function Display 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.
To capture action more effectively, the a (alpha) DSLR-A200 offers continuous JPEG shooting up to the limit of your flash memory card - plus RAW Burst Mode (up to 6 shots) with intelligent buffer management to allow more shots to be captured without waiting for the buffer to clear.
You can take up to 750 shots on a fully charged NP-FM500H InfoLITHIUM battery - and you'll be able to see about how much power remains in percentage increments, so you can keep shooting in confidence.
For conveniently storing and sharing your images, the ± (alpha) DSLR-A200 accepts CompactFlash Type I/II media and Memory Stick PRO Duo media via an optional adaptor.
The Sony a (alpha) system gives you everything you need to expand your creativity in DSLR photography: precision Sony DT zoom lenses and specialty lenses, Sony "G" Series lenses with advanced motorized autofocusing, amazingly bright Carl Zeiss T coated lenses, professional-quality flash units, and over 16 million Minolta a-mount lenses sold worldwide.
Sony a (alpha) DSLR-A200K - Digital camera - SLR - 10.2 Mpix - Sony DT 18-70mm lens - optical zoom: 3.9 x - supported memory: CF, Microdrive
Basic Specifications
| Basic Specifications. See the Extended Specifications tab for extra details |
| Manufacturer's Part Number: |
DSLRA200K.CEH |
| Weight: |
545g |
| Focus Adjustment: |
Automatic, manual |
| Supported Flash Memory: |
CompactFlash, Microdrive |
| Viewfinder: |
Optical - eye-level penta-dach mirror |
| Manufacturer Warranty: |
1 year warranty |
| Product Description: |
Sony a (alpha) DSLR-A200K - digital camera |
| Image Stabiliser: |
Optical (Super Steady Shot, CCD-shift mechanism) |
| Camera Flash: |
Pop-up flash |
| Supported Battery: |
1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1600 mAh ( included ) |
| Dimensions (WxDxH): |
13.3 cm x 7.1 cm x 9.5 cm |
| Weight: |
545 g |
| Red Eye Reduction: |
Built-in |
| Min Focus Range: |
38 cm |
| Product Type: |
Digital camera - SLR |
| Display: |
LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7" - colour |
| Microphone: |
None |
| Sensor Resolution: |
10.2 Megapixel |
| Sensor Dust Reduction: |
Yes |
| Lens System: |
3.9 x zoom lens - 18 mm - 70 mm - f/3.5-5.6 DT |
Jargon
AF Sensor
The sensor used to detect and help correct the focus in cameras equipped with an autofocus function.
Angle of View
The width of the area a lens can see; measured in degrees.
Apeture
An opening; this term is used interchangeably with f-stop to denote a camera's diaphragm opening.
Lens Aperture
The physical opening of a lens. The smaller the f/number the more light passes through.
AVI
Short for Audio Video Interleave; the file format for Microsoft's Video for Windows standard.
Definition
The clarity of detail in an image; dependent upon resolution (number of pixels) and contrast.
Depth of Field
Means of describing the area of a photograph that is in focus.
Dynamic Range
Refers to the gradations of light and dark that a digital camera can capture where details are neither washed out by light nor concealed by shadows.
Exposure
The amount of light that reaches the film; the combination of f-stop and shutter speed, which controls the amount of light that passes through the lens to the film.
File Format
A format for encoding visual information in a file; some common image file formats include TIFF, PICT, and EPS files.
Flash Cards/Memory
Flash card - A memory card that works with the flash memory, allowing the camera to retain data after the system has been turned off.Flash Memory - A memory chip that has the ability to retain image data even after the host system has been shut off; this feature insures that, even if the digital camera's batteries die, the image data will remain stored in the camera's memory.
Focal Length
The size of the angle of view of the lens, measured in millimeters. The smaller the number, the wider the lens. Zoom lenses have a range of focal lengths.
Focus
To move the lens or film/image sensor in order to record a sharp image. Auto focus - Camera feature that uses an infrared (IR) beam or sonar to set its focus.
F-Stop
A means of measuring the width of the diaphragm opening, which determines how much light passes through the lens. Smaller numbers in an f-stop correspond to wider lens openings; as the f-stop reading increases in number, the lens opening decreases inversely.
Image Stablization
Image stabilization, IS in short, helps to steady the image projected into the camera to compensate for hand shake. It differs from digital image stabilization found in most digital video cameras as the later involves manipulation of image pixels to create a stable video image.
LCD
Short for liquid crystal display; a small, flat, visual screen that employs liquid crystal technology in order to display images.
Lens
An optical device that focuses light rays. In cameras, the lens is the device on the front face (or in a tube extending from the front face) that gathers the incoming light and concentrates it so that it can be directed toward the film (in an optical camera) or the imaging device (in a digital camera).
Wide angle lens - A lens that has an angle of view greater than that of a standard lens and that is considered of short focal length. This kind of lens is usually employed to include more of a subject within the confines of the image frame.
Zoom lens - Lens with variable focal length within a certain range.Fixed focal lens - A lens in which the focus is preset and is not adjustable.
Fish Eye Lens - This is an extremely wide-angle lens. A fish-eye lens magnifies the parts of the image near the center of the image and reduces the parts that are far away from the center.Macro Lens - Lens that allows close photography; also called a close up lens.
Rangefinder
Device in some cameras used to measure the distance from the camera to the subject and that indicates when the subject is in focus.
Light Meter
A light-sensitive measuring device used to evaluate the amount of light focused on a subject in order to set the proper exposure.
Megapixel
A measurement of 1,048,576 pixels (approximately 1 million pixels).
Is one million pixels. The term is used in reference to the resolution of a digital camera. The larger the megapixel value the higher the quality. of the camera's output
Memory Stick
Sony Electronics-based storage media used predominantly in Sony's cameras, computers, and MP3 players.
Resolution
A measure of the proportion of the smallest individually accessible portion of a video image to the overall size of the image. The higher the resolution, the finer the detail that can be discerned.
White Balance
This is the balancing of color components to create pure white when scanning a white object.
Digital Zoom
Uses digital technology to enlarge an image. Digital zoom does not have moving parts. It is the electronic enlarging of the middle of an image. The pixels at the center portion of the CCD are digitally doubled to make the image appear larger on the display.
Optical Zoom
Optical zoom magnifies the size of an image by adjusting the lens. Unlike digital zoom, optical zoom enlarges the subject without sacrificing resolution.
