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Released in early 2008, at the same time as the higher resolution Sony Alpha A350, the Sony Alpha A300 takes the middle spot in Sony's entry-level DSLR line-up.
The Sony Alpha A300 features a tilting LCD for easier viewing, and Sony's Super SteadyShot stabilization technology (an in-camera vibration reduction system). It accepts Minolta a-mount lenses, Sony's "G" Series lenses with motorized auto focusing and Sony's wide-aperture zoom lenses
This line up gives Sony 3 entry-level DSLR's, more any other major manufacturer, showing an aggressive marketing position from Sony. The Sony Alpha A200 is the base model with its 10.2 Megapixel sensor. The Sony Alpha A300 shares the same sensor, but adds Live View and a tilting screen. Then the A350 takes the A300 and simply puts in a new 14.2 megapixel sensor in place of the 10.2 megapixel one. Size, layout and weight are pretty much identical between all 3.
See Price History for the Sony Alpha A300
The Sony Alpha A300 is also available in the following kits/with the following options:
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| Manufacturer: |
Sony |
| Model: |
Alpha A300 |
| MSRP: |
$599.99 with 18-70 lens |
| Date Announced: |
2008-01-30 |
| Sensor Format, Size: |
23.6 x 15.8 mm |
| Sensor Type: |
CCD |
| Automatic Sensor Cleaner: |
Yes |
| Total Pixels: |
10.8 million |
| Effective Pixels: |
10.2 million |
| Image Area (pixels): |
3872 x 2592 (L)
2896 x 1936 (M)
1920 x 1280 (S) |
| Max. Frames Per Second: |
3 frames per second |
| Video Mode: |
None |
| LCD: |
Tiltable 2.7 in. TFT LCD
230k pixels |
| Shutter Speeds: |
1/4000 second - 30 seconds, bulb |
| ISO Range: |
ISO 100-3200 |
| Storage Media: |
CompactFlash Type I/II media and Memory Stick PRO Duo media via an optional adapter. |
| Storage System: |
JPEG, RAW |
| Exposure Modes: |
Auto
Programmed AE (with shift)
Aperture priority AE
Shutter priority AE
Manual
7 Scene Modes |
| Metering System: |
Multi-Pattern Metering:
40 segment honeycomb pattern
Center Weighted
Spot |
| Metering Range: |
EV 2 to 20 (Multi-segment, Center-weighted)
EV 4 to 20 (Spot metering) |
| Exposure Compensation: |
Yes, +/-2.0 EV, 1/3 EV Steps |
| Exposure Lock: |
Exposure locked at detected value with AEL button |
| Exposure Bracketing: |
3 frames, +/- 1/3EV or +/- 2/3EV |
| Shutter Release Modes: |
Single, Continuous |
| White Balance: |
Auto plus 8 Modes (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Tempature/Color filter, Custom) |
| White Balance Fine Tuning: |
Each WB Mode can be adjusted +/-3 adjustable steps. |
| Live View: |
Yes |
| Interface: |
Hi-speed USB 2.0
NTSC
PAL |
| Lens Mount: |
A-mount |
| Compatible Lenses: |
Sony Alpha lenses, also accepts Konica and Konica Minolta glass |
| Picture Angle: |
Equivalent in 35mm [135] format is approx. 1.5 times lens focal length |
| Viewfinder: |
Optical fixed eye-level Pentamirror type
Approx. 95% Coverage
Approx. 0.74 Magnification |
| Focusing Screen: |
Spherical Acute Matte focusing screen |
| Depth-of-field Control: |
No |
| Autofocus System: |
TTL Phase Detection, Multi-point: 9 Area, 8 Line, 1 Cross Sensor, Auto Focus Mode: Yes, Adjustable Spot AF: Selectable Sensor |
| Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points: |
9 |
| Focus Modes: |
Single-servo AF (AF-S)
Continuous-servo AF (AF-C)
Automatic AF-S/AF-C (AF-A)
Manual focus (M)
AF Area mode: Wide, Spot, Local |
| Picture Control: |
Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Night view, Sunset, Black & White, Adobe RGB |
| Built-in Flash: |
Yes: GN12 at ISO 100 (39 feet/ 12 meters) |
| External Flash Shoe: |
Yes |
| Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator: |
No |
| Flash Sync Speed: |
1/160 sec |
| Flash Sync Modes: |
Auto, Fill-flash, Rear flash sync, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Wireless off camera flash (with Flash HVL-F56AM, F42AM) |
| Accessory Shoe: |
Yes |
| Self-timer: |
10 seconds, 2 seconds, Off |
| Batteries: |
M-series Lithium-Ion Battery (NP-FM500H) |
| Battery Charger: |
BC-VM10 |
| Battery Life: |
Up to 730 (CIPA) |
| Approx. Dimensions: |
130.8 x 98.5 x 74.7 mm
5.2 x 3.9 x 2.9 in |
| Approx. Weight: |
582 g
1.28 lb |
| Supplied Software: |
Software/USB Driver CD-ROM |
| Supplied Accessories: |
DT 18-70mm f3.5 Zoom lens (27 - 105 35mm eq), NP-FM500H rechargeable battery, BC-VM10 battery charger, Video and USB cables, Shoulder strap with eyepiece cap and Remote Commander clip, Body cap, Software/USB Driver CD-ROM |
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