Sony a (alpha) DSLR-A500L - digital camera Digital SLR Camera

Product Technical Specifications

Basic Specifications ↓

Manufacturer's Part Number

DSLRA500L.CEH

Weight

0.6kg

Focus Adjustment

Automatic, manual

Supported Flash Memory

SD Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo, SDHC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo

Viewfinder

Optical - eye-level penta-dach mirror

Product Description

Sony a (alpha) DSLR-A500L - digital camera

Image Stabiliser

Optical (SteadyShot INSIDE)

Camera Flash

Pop-up flash

Supported Battery

1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( included )

Dimensions (WxDxH)

13.7 cm x 8.4 cm x 10.4 cm

Weight

0.6 kg

Red Eye Reduction

Built-in

Min Focus Range

25 cm

Display

LCD display - TFT active matrix - 3" - colour

Product Type

Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode

Sensor Resolution

12.3 Megapixel

Lens System

3 x zoom lens - 18 mm - 55 mm - f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM

General ↓

Product Type

Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode

Width

13.7 cm

Depth

8.4 cm

Height

10.4 cm

Weight

0.6 kg

System Requirements for PC Connection ↓

Operating System Support

Apple MacOS X 10.1.3 or later, MS Windows Vista, MS Windows 2000 Professional, MS Windows XP SP2

Peripheral Devices

USB port, CD-ROM Drive

Memory / Storage ↓

Supported Flash Memory

SD Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo, SDHC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo

Image Storage

• 4272 x 2848
• 4272 x 2848
• 3104 x 2072
• 3104 x 1744
• 2128 x 1416
• 2128 x 1192

Battery ↓

Supported Battery

Sony NP-FM500H

Supported Battery Details

1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( included )

Connections ↓

Connector Type

• 1 x HDMI output
• 1 x USB

Expansion Slot(s)

• 1 x Memory Stick PRO Duo
• 1 x SD Memory Card

Environmental Parameters ↓

Min Operating Temperature

0 °C

Max Operating Temperature

40 °C

Display ↓

Type

LCD display - TFT active matrix - 3" - colour

Display Form Factor

Folding

Display Format

230,400 pixels

Software ↓

Software

Drivers & Utilities, Sony Picture Motion Browser, Sony Image Data Converter SR, Sony Image Data Lightbox SR

Additional Features ↓

Self Timer

Yes

Self Timer Delay

10 sec, 2sec

Flash Terminal

Hot shoe

Additional Features

Direct print, USB 2.0 compatibility, RGB primary colour filter, digital noise reduction, date/time stamp, DPOF support, display brightness control, sharpness control, digital image rotation, PRINT Image Matching, camera orientation detection, PictBridge support, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, saturation control, LCD live view mode, shadow point display, highlight point display, contrast control, Quick AF Live View, Auto HDR mode, Dynamic Range Optimizer, face detection, digital tele-converter, built-in help guide, Eye-Start AF system, Exif Print support, Smile Detection technology, automatic display brightness adjustment

Power ↓

Power Device

Battery charger - external

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, flash exposure bracketing

Viewfinder ↓

Viewfinder Type

Optical - eye-level penta-dach mirror

Field Coverage

95%

Magnification

0.8x

Dioptric Correction Range

-2.5 to +1

Miscellaneous ↓

Included Accessories

Dust cap, body cap, lens cap, shoulder strap

Cables Included

USB cable

Main Features ↓

Resolution

12.3 Megapixel

Colour Support

Colour

Optical Sensor Type

Exmor CMOS

Total Pixels

12,900,000 pixels

Effective Sensor Resolution

12,300,000 pixels

Optical Sensor Size

15.6 x 23.5mm

Field of View Crop Factor

1.5

Sensor Features

Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration), Anti-Dust coating

Light Sensitivity

ISO auto (200-1600), ISO 200-12800

Shooting Programs

Landscape, portrait mode, macro, night portrait, sports mode, sunset

Special Effects

Black & White, Neutral, Vivid, sunset, landscape, portrait

Image Stabiliser

Optical (SteadyShot INSIDE)

Max Shutter Speed

1/4000 sec

Min Shutter Speed

30 sec

X-sync Speed

1/160 sec

Exposure Metering

Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot

Exposure Modes

Programme, 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 in 1/3 or 2/3 EV steps

Exposure Metering Zones

40

Face Detection

Yes

White Balance

Custom, automatic, presets

White Balance Presets

Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade

White Balance Bracketing

Yes

Still Image Format

JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG

Continuous Shooting Speed

4 frames per second, 5 frames per second

Remote Control

Optional

Lens System ↓

Type

Zoom lens - 18 mm - 55 mm - f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM

Focal Length

18 mm - 55 mm

Focus Adjustment

Automatic, manual

Auto Focus

TTL phase detection

Auto Focus Points (Zones)

9

Min Focus Range

25 cm

Lens Aperture

F/3.5-5.6

Optical Zoom

3 x

Zoom Adjustment

Manual

Filter Size

55 mm

Lens System Mounting

Minolta A-type

Features

Smooth Autofocus Motor (SAM)

Unlike competing cameras, the DSLR-A500L is just as responsive in Quick Auto Focus Live View mode as in optical viewfinder mode. That's because, unlike the others, the A500L uses the same "phase detection" auto focus for Live View as for the optical viewfinder. While other Live View systems are severely restricted, Sony's performs superbly any time - even if you're shooting handheld or chasing after moving subjects like kids or pets.

Even if you're completely comfortable with the optical viewfinder, Sony's tiltable LCD empowers your photography with a different point of view. Helps you frame high and low-angle shots that would otherwise be hit or miss. The LCD tilts up or down 90 degrees to capture a child's first steps or shoot over a crowd. The 3.0"LCD features 230,000 pixels and Sony's Clear Photo LCD display technology.

High Dynamic Range (HDR) photography captures more scene contrast than a single exposure can handle by combining two exposures into one incredible shot. Until recently, you needed a computer and editing software to enjoy HDR. Now the A500L has Auto HDR built in. Handles severe backlighting and other high-contrast scenes. Captures in a split second.

Connect your camera to a compatible HDTV and play back your images in stunning high definition. The A500L includes an HDMI output. In addition, the BRAVIA Sync system works with compatible Sony BRAVIA HDTVs to let you control camera playback using the television's remote.