Sony alpha 300 User's Manual
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1. ar 55 200mm F4 5 6 ES Sari acre areas 1 500 se sec F5 5 ISO 100 me white balance At last live view shooting with true SLR class autofocusing T7 93 FINE Cr 100 D R 2m M4 K A NG 150160 Using Live View mode Image sensor for live view Tilting mirror Pentamirror tilt mechanism for fast TTL phase detection autofocusing In a significant breakthrough in digital SLR camera design a unique Sony developed pentamirror tilt mechanism enables true TIL Through The Lens phase detection autofocusing during live view operation So whether you frame your subject in the optical viewfinder or the LCD monitor you enjoy the benefits of a fast accurate TTL center cross 9 point autofocus system with continuous autofocusing to help you capture fast moving subjects With Quick AF Live View With conventional live view Variable angle LCD for freestyle shooting ease The variable angle Clear Photo LCD monitor can be tilted upward by up to 130 or downward by up to 40 for easy high and low position shooting Ergonomic design for enhanced shooting stability The grip and body are designed to assure stable secure handling during high and low position live view shooting as well as during conventional shooting When you switch to live view operation an innovative new pentamirror tilt mechanism directs the subject image to a dedicated live view sensor positioned over the viewfinder eyepiece2. Carl Zeiss T coatings and exceptionally high build quality External flash units HVL FS6AM HVL F42AM Top of the line power with high speed synchro wireless capability and a variable angle head for bounce flash shooting GN56 85mm ISO100 m Optimized for digital imaging with auto white balance adjustment high speed synchro wire less capability and a variable angle head GN42 105mm ISO100 m Software tools ee re TTT umg Image Data Converter SR ver 2 0 Image Data Lightbox SR ver 1 0 Picture Motion Browser ver 2 1 02 A powerful program for fast RAW data conversion A convenient tool for viewing ranking sorting An easy to use application for basic photo library that can also be used to adjust images and apply and comparing RAW and JPEG images to management and image adjustment Features D Range Optimizer and Creative Style effects facilitate best shot selection and library include a convenient calendar view easy image file management backup and a map view function to display images with position information on an online world map 14 Controls Smart teleconverter button e AEL Zoom in button e Exposure Zoom out Index button POWER switch MENU button DISP Display LCD brightness button Delete button Control dial Built in flash e Shutter button Flash pop up button Self timer lamp Fn Function Image rotation button Mode dial Play
3. qm 96 FINE Cr 126 D R a gt gt A 7 A P G M 180100 1 1000 F6 3 211101124 1200 zone evaluative metering for spot on exposures During live view shooting an advanced 1200 zone meter ing system evaluates light levels and color distribution to calculate correct exposure with extremely high precision Incorporated into the dedicated live view image sensor it also offers you a choice of spot and center weighted metering just like an optical metering system 1200 zone evaluative metering Real time image adjustment display Real time exposure compensation display Real time white balance display Live view even lets you confirm the effects of exposure and white balance adjustments on sit s the Clear Photo LCD monitor in real time aii something that is impossible to do with an e C 1 500 F5 6 zduon 2 optical viewfinder Daylight Smart Teleconverter function in live view During live view shooting you can press the Smart Teleconverter button on the back W oe of the camera to instantly apply zoom scaling ee that achieves the effective equivalent of 1 4x E A Waal or 2x magnification There s no reduction in ie ee se image quality because only the size of the image area is reduced so even 2x images can be turned into great looking prints With Smart Teleconverter function image size is automatically set to M size at 1 4x or to S size at 2x magnification
4. 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB Smart Teleconverter at 1 4x 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB Standard 240 267 47 523 945 1049 1891 2099 3771 4185 Standard 223 248 457 508 939 1042 1857 2061 3726 4135 Fine 185 208 363 409 727 819 1456 1641 2903 3271 Fine 172 194 352 397 723 814 1430 1611 2869 3232 Image size S CompactFlash Card 3 2 16 9 Image size S Memory Stick Duo 3 2 16 9 Smart Teleconverter at 2x 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB Smart Teleconverter at 2x 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB Standard 329 355 644 696 1291 1395 2584 2791 5150 5564 Standard 306 330 625 675 1283 1386 2537 2740 5089 5498 Fine 268 294 ON S 1053 1155 2109 2313 4203 4610 Fine 249 273 510 559 1047 1148 2070 2270 4153 4555 e Numeric figures show the number of frame recordable with 3 2 16 9 aspect ratio e Optional Memory Stick Duo Adapter for CompactFlash Slot AD MSCF1 is necessary for use with Memory Stick Duo e Number of recordable frames may vary depending on the subjects and other shooting conditions System requirements of bundled software Image Data Converter SR ver 2 0 Image Data Lightbox SR ver 1 0 Picture Motion Browser Ver 2 1 02 Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4 Windows XP SP2 Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4 Windows XP SP2 Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4 Windows Vista Mac OS X v 10 4 or later Windows Vista Mac OS X v 10 4 or later Windows XP SP2 Windows Vista 64 bit editions and Starter Edition are not suppo
5. Normal view 1x With 1 4x Smart Teleconverter With 2x Smart Teleconverter Using the viewfinder When you use the viewfinder you can also take advan tage of Sony Eye Start AF which automatically focuses the camera as soon as you put your eye to the viewfinder Viewfinder Vibrant true to life color reproduction with rich image detail and tonal gradation A 10 2 megapixel CCD image sensor for beautiful high definition imaging The a300 s high resolution CCD image sensor captures light in much the same way as the retina of an eye Both the CCD and its associated circuitry benefit from Sony s long experience in semiconductor and microprocessor manufacturing enabling a significant reduction in the 10 2 megapixel effective CCD analog signal noise that tends to increase at higher pixel densities The 10 2 megapixel CCD assures stunning image quality even on big 12 x 16 297mm x 420mm prints and because it s a large 23 6 x 15 8mm APS C type CCD it of fers approximately 15 times the surface area of the 1 2 5 inch sensors used in most compact digital cameras and has larger individual photosensitive elements that enable it to capture more image data per pixel The result is richer color and a wider dynamic range for excellent shadow and highlight detail at Advanced Sony imaging technologies reveal nuances of eye color and eyelash eyebrow detail with amazing clarity gt Powerful BIONZ i
6. SAL18250 SAL50M28 Off Camera Shoe for Flash PCK LS3AM FDA EP3AM Colla FA CS1AM e Extension Cable for Flash FA EC1AM o DT 55 200mm F4 5 6 100mm F2 8 Macro F a O SAL55200 SAL100M28 Multi Flash Cable Triple Connector for Flash Remote FA MC1AM FA TC1AM Commander i I RM S1AM RM LIAM Cases amp Straps 24 105mm F3 5 4 5 135mm F2 8 T4 5 STF SAL24105 SAL135F28 3 00 z O SONY E a wr man Camera Case 75 300mm F4 5 5 6 500mm F8 Refiex 4 ES ANL o SAL75300 SAL500F80 a I E j 1 4x Teleconverter 2x Teleconverter X p SAL14TC SAL20TC f System Case System Case LCS SC20 LCS AMSC30 n G lenses G Lens accessories Grip Belt Shoulder Strap Shoulder Strap l Circular PL Filters Ea a STP GB1AM STP SH2AM STP SH1AM VF 49CPAM 55CPAM Shoulder Strap Shoulder Strap Shoulder Strap MC Protectors STP SS2AM STP SBIAM STP SSIAM VF 49MPAM 55MPAM 70 300mm F4 5 5 6G SSM 300mm F2 8G Front Lens Caps SAL70300G SAL300F28G Lens C Cy 62CPAM 72CPAM 77CPAM 35mm F1 4G 70 200mm F2 8G SAL35F14G SAL70200G ND Filters 8x VF 49NDAM SSNDAM 62NDAM 72NDAM 77NDAM E 62MPAM 72MPAM 77MPAM ases LCL 60AM LCL 90AM LCL 140AM Availability depends on areas Carl Zeiss lenses Others ALC FA9A F55A ALC F55G ALC F62Z GPS Unit Kit F
7. has it all And whichever lens you use you ll be able to take full advantage of the Super steadyshot image stabilization built into the a300 s body DT 18 70mm F3 5 5 6 SAL1870 DT 55 200mm F4 5 6 SAL55200 Aversatile wide angle to medium telephoto zoom lens that incorporates aspherical and ED Extra low Dispersion elements for sharp imaging 35mm equivalent 27 105mm A light compact and affordable zoom with high telephoto power that makes it a perfect com panion to the wide angle to medium telephoto DT 18 70mm lens 35mm equivalent 82 5 300mm 50mm F2 8 Macro SAL50M28 DT 18 250mm F3 5 6 3 SAL18250 A powerful yet compact lens with a 14x zoom range that provides an all in one solution for travel and nature photography 35mm equivalent 27 375mm A compact macro lens with 1 1 magnification a minimum shooting distance of 20cm and a cir cular aperture for superb background defocus ing Offers a 35mm equivalent focal length of 75mm when mounted on the 300 DT series lenses are compatible only with digital SLR cameras that are equipped with an APS C type sensor Carl Zeiss lenses G series lenses Jointly developed by Sony and Carl Zeiss of Even among alenses G series lenses are nota Germany these premium lenses offer excellent ble for their sharp bright imaging advanced contrast and the stunning clarity of world famous aspherical and ED Extra low Dispersion optics
8. the BIONZ engine assures the highest possible image quality by applying high ISO noise reduction immediately before each image is processed This together with powerful Super SteadyShot image stabilization enables you to use faster shutter soeeds in low light and greatly expands the range of situations in which you can shoot 3 fps continuous shooting and center cross 9 point AF The a300 features three frame per second continuous shooting that s great for sports and action sequences and a center cross 9 point autofocus system that boasts one of the quickest response times in its class The AF system also offers high predictive focusing accuracy when shooting moving subjects and exclusive Eye Start activation which re duces missed shots by automatically focusing the camera for you as soon as you put your eye to the viewfinder Up to 2 fps with live view Number of recordable frames varies according to shooting conditions and type of memory media Versatile 40 segment honeycomb pattern metering When you re using the optical viewfinder the a300 s 40 segment honey comb pattern metering system gives you the versatility you need to get precise readings under a wide range of shooting conditions It also gives you a choice of multi segment metering center weighted metering and spot metering mode to suit your subject and shooting conditions Standard Advanced D Range Optimizer Advanced uses technology provided by Apical
9. 0 13 or later A Exposure Scene selection Portrait Landscape Macro Sports Sunset Night portrait Night view Exposure compensation 2 EV in 0 3 stop increments Compatible standards Exif Print Print Image Matching III PictBridge s Bracketing 3 continuous or single exposures selectable in 0 3 or 0 7 stop increments y FZ ye One Rechargeable Battery Pack NP FM500H MMES Type Fixed eye level penta Dach mirror Power source x NP FM55H for DSLR A1O0 is not usable 7 ra Coverage 99 Battery performance Aprox 730 shots with viewfinder approx 410 shots in live view mode a Magnification 0 74 x with 50mm lens at infinity 1m YP Both measured using CIPA standard Diopter adjustment 3 0 to 1 0 m External power source AC Adapter Charger AC VQ900AM optional D Eye point Approx 20 8 mm from the eyepiece lens approx 16 7 mm from the eyepiece frame A ans Sereen spbetieolecule Mane Dimension WxHxD Approx 130 8 x 98 5 x 74 7 mm 5 1 4 x 4 x 3 in excl protrusions _ Weight Approx 582 g 1 Ib 4 5 oz w o battery memory card accessories gn y Type 2 7 inch type TFT Operating temperature 0 40 degrees C 32 104 degrees F ort See Total number of dots 230 400 dots a g0 Coverage 100 Specifications are based on the information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice e Brightness adjustment Selectable in 5 steps Number of recordable frames based on compression image quality and size
10. 600 or higher sRGB Adobe RGB Creative Style D Range Optimizer Off Standard Advanced Auto Daylight Shade Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent Flash Color Temperature Color filter Custom 3 exposures H L level selectable TTL phase detection system CCD line sensors 9 points EVO 18 at ISO 100 AF MF selectable AF modes Single shot AF Automatic AF Continuous AF Wide Spot Local 9 local areas selectable Predictive control Focus lock Eye start AF AF illuminator Built in flash Range approx 1 5m Type Image sensor Metering Sensitivity Coverage Smart Teleconverter function Other functions Type Speed range Flash sync speed Type Indication Compensation effect Pop up Guide number Flash coverage Control Flash compensation Modes Flash bracketing Recycling time Modes Continuous shooting speed No of frames recordable PC interface Pentamirror tilt system Dedicated to live view 1200 zone evaluative EV 2 17 in all metering modes at ISO 100 with F1 4 lens 90 4x or 2x selectable Histogram display real time image adjustment display exposure compensation white balance sunset B amp W in Creative Style Electronically controlled vertical traverse focal plane type 1 4000 to 30 sec Bulb 1 160 sec Image sensor shift mechanism Super SteadyShot scale and Camera shake warning in the viewfinder Equivalent to approx 2 5 to 3 5 steps in shutter speeds varies acc
11. 62A F72A F77A ALC F62G F72Z F77Z GPS CS1KASP ALC F77G For use with DSLR A300 an application update is required Please access the URL below for more information http support d imaging sony cojp www accy gps Planar T 85mm F1 4 ZA Sonnar T 135mm F1 8 ZA Lens Hoods SAL85F14Z SAL135F18Z ALC SHO001 SH0002 SHOO03 SHOO05 J ESS SHO006 SHOOO7 SHOO08 SHO009 SHOO10 SHOO11 SHOO13 SHOO14 SHOO16 SH102 SH104 SH105 C Digital Photo ouA fi CompactFlash Card Printer NCFB NCFC NCFD Series DPP FP95 j Memory Stick Duo series WY Memory Stick PRO HG Duo series Vario Sonnar T Vario Sonnar T a DT 16 80mm F38 5 4 5 ZA 24 70mm F2 8 ZA SSM Rear Lens Cap Body Cap Memory Stick Duo Adaptor for Digital Photo Frame SAL1680Z SAL2470Z ALC R55 ALC B55 CompactFlash Slot AD MSCF1 DPF V900 15
12. Limited A ISO 800 ISO 1600 BA ISO 3200 3 fps continuous shooting AF frame and 9 point AF sensor layout Wetering mode Multi segment Select Exit Enhanced creativity and operating ease make shooting and viewing more fun New menu list for easy access to essential settings Whether you re framing your subject in the optical viewfinder or the LCD monitor a quick press of the Function Fn button displays the menu list which gives you instant access to mode settings for the flash metering autofocus AF area white balance and D Range Optimizer It s a fast and easy way to get to frequently used functions without having to navigate through multi level menus Press Watering mod Autofocus eode AF area Select hite balance Rangelotimizer Ma Select Enter tT Seayn OFF ON 2 7 inch Clear Photo LCD monitor for on the spot image review Whether you re framing your subject or reviewing images the large 2 7 inch Clear Photo LCD monitor makes it easy to confirm focus and fine details Detailed shooting information and RGB histograms can also be displayed for on the spot confirmation of exposure balance color distribution and highlight shadow reproduction and the screen automatically switches to a vertical format display when you rotate the camera for vertical format shooting Convenient index views of up to 25 frames are provided to help you find your favorites fast Auto pop up flas
13. Main specifications of 300 Camera type Lens compatibility Sensor type Effective pixels Total pixels Anti Dust system ISO sensitivity range A D conversion Recording format Image size Image quality modes Media Noise reduction Color space Other features Modes Bracketing Type Sensor No of focus point Sensitivity range Modes Focus area Other features Digital SLR camera with built in flash and interchangeable lenses Sony alenses Minolta and Konica Minolta AF lenses APS C type 23 6 x 15 8mm with RGB primary color filters Approx 10 2 megapixels Approx 10 8 megapixels Charge protection coating on low pass filter and image sensor shift mechanism AUTO 100 to 3200 in 1 stop increments Recommended Exposure Index 12 bits JPEG DCF2 0 and Exif 2 21 compliant DPOF supported RAW Sony ARW 2 0 format RAW JPEG lt Aspect ratio 3 2 gt L size 3872 x 2592 10M M size 2896 x 1936 5 6M S size 1920 x 1280 2 5M lt Aspect ratio 16 9 gt L size 3872 x 2176 8 4M M size 2896 x 1632 4 7M S size 1920 x 1088 2 1M RAW RAW JPEG Fine Standard CompactFlash Type Type Il Microdrive Separately sold Memory Stick Duo Adapter for CompactFlash Slot AD MSCF1 is necessary to use Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO HG Duo Long exposure NR On Off selectable available at shutter speeds longer than 1 sec High ISO NR On Off selectable available at ISO 1
14. OH InfoLITHIUM boat teries offers extended power and a full complement of basic camera con trols to enhance operating ease during vertical format shooting 410 shots in live view mode CIPA standard test with built in flash used on 50 of shots A 1 125 F5 6 Fed T ISO cee E222 Geza fee foe FR MAGA F 100 81 80 51 50 21 20 1 0 sta AWB D R an 92 FINE C ad Landscape Sports action W Macro Scene selections For beautiful portraits with soft background Conran defocusing For crisp vivid images of distant scenery Landscape l and foreground subjects dace For clear sharp images of flowers insects and other small subjects For continuous shooting of fast moving subjects E i bright light Sunset For sunset images with rich red tones Night portrait For nighttime flash portraits with rich background detail Night view for dramatic night scenes and nighttime cityscapes Creative Style settings Standard Vivid Portrait Sunset Landscape Night view Sunset Black amp White Adobe RGB Black amp White NP FM500H VG B30AM Q infoLITHIUM c SERIES 13 The expanding world of a creativity There s virtually no limit to the ways you can express your creativity with the a System From super wide angle zoom and macro to STF Smooth Trans Focus and reflex super telephoto the aclens lineup
15. Wen maae sze l CompactFlash Card 3 2 10 MB 16 9 8 4 MB ererol Memory Stick Duo 3 2 10 MB 16 9 8 4 MB aul 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB ee 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB Standard 166 188 325 370 653 741 1307 1484 2606 2960 Standard 154 175 316 359 649 737 1283 1457 2575 2924 Fine 123 141 241 277 484 556 969 1115 1933 2223 Fine 114 131 234 269 481 553 952 1094 1910 2196 gn RAW JPEG 24 26 48 51 98 104 198 210 397 421 RAW JPEG 22 24 47 50 145 104 146 206 392 416 RAW 31 31 61 61 124 124 250 250 500 500 RAW 28 28 60 60 124 124 246 246 494 494 ae CompactFlash Card 3 2 5 6 MB 16 9 4 7 MB Avan Memory Stick Duo 3 2 5 6 MB 16 9 4 7 MB ee 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 3GB TUEN 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 3GB Standard 240 267 471 523 945 1049 1891 2099 3771 4185 Standard 223 248 457 508 939 1042 1857 2061 3726 4135 Fine 185 208 363 409 727 819 1456 1641 2903 3271 Fine 172 194 352 397 723 814 1430 1611 2869 3232 a CompactFlash Card 3 2 2 5 MB 16 9 2 1 MB E Memory Stick Duo 3 2 2 5 MB 16 9 2 1 MB magicae 512MB 1GB 2GB AGB 8GB image size 512MB TGB 2GB 4GB 3GB Standard 329 355 644 696 1291 1395 2584 2791 5150 5564 Standard 306 330 625 675 1283 1386 2537 2740 5089 5498 Fine 268 294 526 577 1053 1155 2109 2313 4203 4610 Fine 249 273 510 559 1047 1148 2070 2270 4153 4555 Image size M CompactFlash Card 3 2 16 9 Image size M Memory Stick Duo 3 2 16 9 Smart Teleconverter at 14x 512MB
16. back button LCD monitor Controller Controller Enter F Spot AF button Super SteadyShot switch e ISO button e Focus mode switch e LIVE VIEW OVF switch Drive button Lens release button e System accessories Qlens lineup Flash amp Flash accessories Batteries Grip amp Charger I AC Adapter Charger a AC VQ900AM DT 11 18mm F4 5 5 6 16mm F2 8 Fisheye SAL1118 SAL16F28 re Z i Rechargeable External Flash External Flash Vertical Grip Battery Pack l HVL F56AM HVL F42AM VG B30AM NP FM500H DT 18 70mm F3 5 5 6 20mm F2 8 SAL1870 SAL20F28 E7 A I j l Macro Twin Flash Kit Ring Light DT 16 105mm F3 5 5 6 28mm F2 8 HVL MT24AM HVL RLAM Angle Finder Magnifier SAL16105 SAL28F28 EDA ATAM FDA M1AM mt Eyepiece Correctors DT 18 200mm F3 5 6 3 50mm F1 4 External Battery Adapter Sync Terminal Adaptor FDA ECFO5 ECrIO ECF15 ECF20 ECF30 SAL18200 SAL50F 14 for Flash FA EB1AM FA STIAM FDA ECN10 ECN20 ECN30 ECN40 i o Off Camera Cable for Flash CW DT 18 250mm F3 5 6 3 50mm F2 8 Macro FA CCITAM LCD Protect Sheet Eyepiece Cup
17. h In Auto and Scene Selection modes the built in flash pops up automati cally whenever it is needed Even when you re shooting outdoors in day light if the a300 senses that a subject is backlit the flash will p0p up to provide additional illumination Flash power is rated GN12 ISO100 m with wide enough coverage to allow use with an 18mm fisheye lens 16 9 aspect ratio for high quality PhotoTV HD viewing The option of recording images in the 16 9 format enables you to view dramatic slideshows on a widescreen HDTV In addition if you use PhotoIV HD compatible Sony peripheral devices for image playback you can enjoy an even higher level of big screen display quality Availability of peripheral devices varies according to region L RAW EJ 1 500 F5 6 190100 E4 0 0 RE 70mm Sta AWB DAG 200 12 4 12 09PM PhotoTV Photo display on a PhotoTV HD compatible BRAVIA HDTV Easy dial access to basic exposure and scene modes The mode dial on the top of the 300 provides immediate access to Program Aperture priority Shutter soeed priority and Manual exposure modes as well as a fully automatic Auto mode Flash Off Auto mode and 6 Scene Selection modes The Scene Selection modes optimize AF drive mode shutter soeed aperture and other settings to ensure beautiful results when shooting portraits land scapes sunsets sports macro photos and night scenes Exposure and other basic modes Program auto Shutte
18. he camera body the system works with any a lens enabling you to capture sharp images at shutter soeeds 2 5 3 5 steps slower than would otherwise be possible And that means you can en joy the freedom of unencumbered handheld shooting in situations that would normally require the use of flash or a tripod Anti dust protection for cleaner images All digital SLR cameras are susceptible to dust contamination when changing lenses it s a fact of life But the 300 employs built in sys tems to keep the sensor clean and your images beautiful First there s an anti static coating to help prevent dust from adhering to the low pass filter and other internal components And to dislodge any parti cles that do manage to reach the CCD the sensor is vibrated at ultra high speed every time the camera is switched off D Range Optimizer for superior exposure balance An advanced D Range Optimizer helps ensure beautifully balanced exposures in backlit situa tions In Standard mode it optimizes brightness and contrast for the image overall and in Advanced mode it optimizes each area of the composition separately to bring out maximum shadow and highlight detail The D Range Optimizer can be used on all image formats in all metering modes ISO3200 sensitivity setting for low light shooting High sensitivity ISO3200 and 1600 settings let you take advantage of low light photo opportunities with confidence When shooting at these higher settings
19. ing comfort Thanks to the a3800 s Quick AF Live View and variable angle Clear Photo LCD monitor low position shooting is incredibly easy With the monitor angled upward you can maintain a comfortable posture and frame your subject correctly even when taking dramatic low position sports photos like the one below Low position live view shooting is also great for macro close ups of flowers and eye level portraits of children or pets It s even helpful on regular portraits because you can hold the camera at waist level and maintain a dialogue with your subjects to ensure a more natural expression DT18 70mm F3 5 5 6 SAL1870 P mode 1 100 sec F8 ISO 100 Auto white balance High position shooting ease The amp 3800 s variable angle Clear Photo LCD monitor makes it easy to maximize the shooting freedom offered by Quick AF Live View For high position shots the monitor can be angled downward enabling you to frame your subject ac curately even with the camera held at arm s length above you As a result you can take well composed photos at sports events concerts and other public venues even when you need to shoot over the heads of a crowd Or you might just find it s the perfect way to capture the ex citement of young footballers as they huddle to discuss their game plan F w F a a hil i F a A i aa ue ad Aya SA RR gi te Fa as j a k a 4 t mit Se wes ae rae a fy See een ne ie a Ae A ke eee Lag ia W hy
20. mage processing engine for vibrant colors with rich tonal detail The a amp 300 is equipped with a BIONZ image processing en y gine that uses advanced Sony technologies to achieve tru Working together the CCD and BIONZ render ly vibrant color reproduction with rich texture and depth Coie a You can see the difference this makes in photos like the one on the facing page Details like the delicate hue and shape of individual rose petals the natural skin tones of the w young woman s face and the subtle tonalities of back ground elements are rendered with true to life fidelity The BIONZ engine is also fast instantly processing high resolution image data from the 10 2 megapixel sensor to Jda optimize dynamic range and white balance and reduce any signal noise DT 55 200mm F4 5 6 SAL55200 A mode F14 1 50 sec ISO 100 Auto white balance With the Super SteadyShot system you can enjoy the benefits of image stabilization with any a series lens E Anti dust system Anti dust coating Dust particles dislodged by sensor vibration Built in features for sharp clear Imaging In virtually any situation DT 18 250mm F3 5 6 3 SAL18250 A mode F6 3 1 6 sec 1 0EV ISO 100 Auto white balance Super SteadyShof Inside for greater handheld shooting freedom The 300 is equipped with an advanced Super SteadyShot image stabilization system to help prevent blurring caused by camera shake Built right into t
21. ording to shooting conditions and lens used Auto 12 in meters at ISO 100 18 mm focal length printed on the lens body ADI Pre flash TTL 2 EV in 0 3 stop increments Auto Flash off Auto Fill flash Red eye reduction Rear sync Slow sync High speed sync Wireless 3 exposures in 0 3 0 7 stop increments Approx 4 sec Single Continuous Self timer 10 sec 2 sec delay selectable Max 3 fps approx with viewfinder max 2 fps approx in live view mode JPEG L size Fine Until memory card is full RAW 6 frames RAW JPEG 3 frames Single with or without shooting information with 4 previous following images RGB histogram amp highlight shadow warning 4 9 25 frame index view enlarged display mode max zoom L size 12x M size 9 1x S size 6 1x Image orientation Slideshow o o 0 0 Digital SLR Camera SONY USB2 0 Hi Speed mass storage PTP Type TTL metering Video output NTSC PAL selectable Metering Sensor 40 segment honeycomb pattern SPC _ Sensitivity range EV 2 20 EV 4 20 in spot metering mode at ISO 100 with F1 4 lens Windows Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional XP Home Edition XP Professional Vista ae fy Modes Multi segment Center weighted Spot Home Basic Vista Home Premium Vista Ultimate Vista Business Vista Enterprise N A Modes Program AE AUTO AUTO Flash Off P Aperture priority Shutter priority Manual Macintosh Mac OS X v 1
22. r soeed and aperture are set automatically mode but other settings can be adjusted Aperture priority mode User sets aperture manually camera selects optimum shutter soeed automatically Shutter soeed priority mode User sets shutter soeed manually camera selects optimum aperture automatically Manual User sets both aperture and shutter soeed exposure mode Full auto mode The camera automatically controls all settings Flash is disabled and other camera settings are HOS OU IANECS adjusted automatically Creative Style settings for greater freedom of expression Creative Style settings make it easy to adjust image parameters to suit your preference and creative intent A choice of Standard Vivid Portrait Landscape Night view Sunset Black amp White and Adobe RGB styles is offered and each can be digitally adjusted for contrast saturation and sharpness no saturation adjustment on Black amp White Whether you want to capture a moody black amp white portrait or a colorful sunset at the beach Creative Style settings offer a quick easy way to get the precise image you want Power and versatility for extended shooting The 300 is powered by a high density NP FM500H InfoLITHIUM battery that lets you take approximately 730 shots before recharging is required and features a battery level indicator that offers precise 1 accuracy An optional VG B30AM vertical grip capable of holding two NP FMSO
23. rted E l Note Factory pre installed We do not guarantee proper operation in the upgraded environment of the OS stated above SONY ree D al ia Trademarks amp Remarks pna a OCis a trademark of Sony Corporation 2 a300 l Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory STICK PRO Duo and Memory Stick PRO HG Duo Memory Stick PRO HG Duo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Corporation Microsoft Windows and Windows Vista DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries tty Macintosh Mac OS iMac iBook PowerBook Power Mac and eMac are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc g CompactFlash is a registered trademark of SanDisk Corporation in the United States and or other countries g 5 Microdrive is a registered trademark of Hitachi Global Storage Technologies in the United States and or other countries z Adobe is a registered trademark or a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries qd g C S eC CG y r SAUS ryo eC b h E i m U n A A ot D Printed in Japan like no other Monitor images are simulated When shooting becomes a dialogue A new level of shooting freedom makes SLR photography easier and more fun than ever The 300 is an exciting new digital SLR that gives you unprecedented freedom in where and how you shoot Featuring revolutionary Quick AF Live View an indu
24. stry first that lets you frame your subject in the camera s LCD monitor without sacrificing the soeed and accuracy of SLR class TTL Through The Lens autofocusing the a300 frees you from having to look through the optical viewfinder when you shoot so you can remain face to face with your subjects and talk to them to put them at ease To assure superb image quality the a300 couples the high resolution imaging power of a 10 2 megapixel CCD sensor with Sony s exclusive BIONZ image processing engine And to help prevent blurring caused by camera shake it features built in Super SteadyShot image stabiliza tion that works with any asystem lens With outstanding quality and the freedom of live view shooting a amp 300 is an SLR camera that lets you capture beautiful images with conversational ease Ter f i L i a A 1 250 F56 z T N i DO LOE T Fe 0 wm B EEH DAD B A gis me G A set your creativity free with Quick AF Live View freestyle shooting Unlike previous systems that required a tradeoff in autofocusing performance there s no compromise with the a amp 300 s Quick AF Live View Instead you get full SLR function ality and image quality plus the ability to shoot easily and comfortably from angles and positions you never could before So you can take advantage of more spur of the moment photo opportunities and capture more of the magic moments that SLR photography is all about Low position shoot
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