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Main specifications of 300
System
Camera type
Lens compatibility
Image Sensor
Sensor type
Effective pixels
Total pixels
Anti-Dust system
ISO sensitivity range
A/D conversion
Recording
Recording format
Image size
Image quality modes
Media
Noise reduction
Color space
Other features
White Balance
Modes
Bracketing
Focus Control
Type
Sensor
No. of focus point
Sensitivity range
Modes
Focus area
Other features
Exposure Control
Metering
Exposure
Viewf inder
Type
Coverage
Magnif ication
Diopter adjustment
Eye point
Screen
LCD Monitor
Type
Total number of dots
Coverage
Brightness adjustment
Digital SLR camera with built-in flash and interchangeable lenses
Sony lenses, 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
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Aspect ratio 3:2
L size: 3872 x 2592 (10M), M size: 2896 x 1936 (5.6M), S size: 1920 x 1280 (2.5M
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Aspect ratio 16:9
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 I, Type II), 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 1600 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
EV 0 - 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: TTL 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
Modes: Multi segment, Center weighted, Spot
Modes: Program AE (AUTO, AUTO - Flash Off, P), Aperture priority, Shutter priority, Manual,
Scene selection (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Spor ts, Sunset, Night portrait / Night view
Exposure compensation: +/-2 EV (in 0.3-stop increments
Bracketing: 3 continuous or single exposures selectable, in 0.3 or 0.7-stop increments
Fixed eye-level, penta-Dach-mirror
95%
0.74 x (with 50mm lens at infinity, -1m
-3.0 to +1.0 m
Approx. 20.8 mm from the eyepiece lens, approx. 16.7 mm from the eyepiece frame
Spherical Acute Matte
2.7-inch type, TFT
230,400 dots
100%
Selectable in 5 steps
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Live View
Type
Image sensor
Metering
Sensitivity
Coverage
Smart Teleconverter
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Other functions
Shutter
Type
Speed range
Flash sync speed
Super SteadyShot
Type
Indication
Compensation effect
Built-in Flash
Pop-up
Guide number
Flash coverage
Control
Flash compensation
Modes
Flash bracketing
Recycling time
Drive
Modes
Continuous shooting speed
No. of frames recordable
Playback
Modes
Interface
PC interface
Video output
Supported OS Environments
Windows
Macintosh
Print
Compatible standards
Power
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Power source
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Battery performance
External power source
Others
Dimension (WxHxD
Weight
Operating temperature
Specifications are based on the information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice.
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%
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1.4x or 2x selectable
Histogram display, real-time image-adjustment display (exposure compensation,
white balance, sunset / B&W in Creative Style
Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type
1/4000 to 30 sec., Bulb
1/160 sec.
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(Image Stabilization)
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
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varies according 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 & 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
USB2.0 Hi-Speed (mass storage, PTP
NTSC / PAL selectable
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional / XP Home Edition / XP Professional / Vista
Home Basic / Vista Home Premium / Vista Ultimate / Vista Business / Vista Enterprise
Mac OS X (v. 10.13 or later)
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Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, PictBridge
One Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-FM500H
* NP-FM55H for DSLR-A100 is not usable.
Approx. 730 shots with viewfinder, approx. 410 shots in live view mode
* Both measured using CIPA standard
AC Adapter / Charger AC-VQ900AM (optional
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Approx. 130.8 x 98.5 x 74.7 mm (5-1/4 x 4 x 3 in.
Approx. 582 g (1 lb 4.5 oz
0 - 40 degrees C (32- 104 degrees F
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Digital SLR Camera
Number of recordable frames based on compression, image quality and size
Image size: L
Standard
Fine
RAW + JPEG
RAW
Image size: M
Standard
Fine
Image size: S
Standard
Fine
Image size: M
Smart Teleconverter at 1.4x
Standard
Fine
Image size: S
Smart Teleconverter at 2x
Standard
Fine
• Numeric figures show the number of frame recordable with 3:2 / 16:9 aspect ratio.
• Optional "Memory Stick Duo Adapter for CompactFlash Slot AD-MSCF1" is necessary for use with Memory Stick Duo.
• Number of recordable frames may vary depending on the subjects and other shooting conditions.
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Fine
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RAW
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System requirements of bundled software
Image Data Converter SR ver. 2.0
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4 / Windows XP*SP2 /
Windows Vista*, Mac OS X (v. 10.4) or later
* 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported.
Note: Factory pre-installed. We do not guarantee proper operation in the upgraded environment of the OS stated above.
Image Data Lightbox SR ver. 1.0
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4 / Windows XP*SP2 /
Windows Vista*, Mac OS X (v. 10.4) or later
Picture Motion Browser Ver. 2.1.02
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4 /
Windows XP* SP2 / Windows Vista*
Trademarks & Remarks
* is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
* Bionz , Bravia , Super SteadyShot, InfoLITHIUM , Memory Stick , Memory Stick PRO , Memory Stick Duo ,
Memory Stick PRO Duo , and 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.
* Macintosh, Mac OS, iMac, iBook, PowerBook, Power Mac, and eMac are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
* CompactFlash is a registered trademark of SanDisk Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
* Microdrive is a registered trademark of Hitachi Global Storage Technologies in the United States and/or other countries.
* Adobe is a registered trademark or a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries
* D-Range Optimizer Advanced uses technology provided by Apical Limited
* All other company and product names mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only and may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
* The InfoLITHIUM is a lithium battery pack which can exchange data with compatible electronic equipment about its energy consumption.
Sony recommends that you use the battery pack with electronic equipment that have the mark.
Monitor images are simulated.
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Images of beauty for everyone
Printed in Japan
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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 industry rst that lets you frame your
subject in the camera's LCD monitor without sacricing the speed and accuracy of SLR-class TTL
(
Through-The-Lens) autofocusing — the 300 frees you from having to look through the optical
viewnder 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 300 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
tion that works with any system lens. With outstanding quality and the freedom of live view
shooting, 30 0 is an SLR camera that lets you capture beautiful images with conversational ease.
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image stabiliza-
DT18-70mm F3.5 -5.6 (SA L1870), P mode (1/1000 sec., F6.3), ISO 10 0, Auto wh ite ba lance
Freestyle
shooting.
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Set your creativity free with
Quick AF Live View freestyle shooting
Unlike previous systems that required a tradeo in autofocusing performance, there's
no compromise with the 300's Quick AF Live View. Instead, you get full SLR functionality 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-ofthe-moment photo opportunities, and capture more of the magic moments that SLR
photography is all about.
Low-position shooting comfort
Thanks to the 300's Quick AF Live View and variableangle 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 owers, 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.
DT 55-2 00 mm F4- 5.6 (SAL5520 0), Spor ts action mode (1/500 sec., F5.6), ISO 10 0, Auto wh ite ba lance
DT18-70mm F3.5 -5.6 (SA L1870), P mode (1/100 sec., F8), ISO 10 0, Auto wh ite ba lance
High-position shooting ease
The 300's variable-angle Clear Photo LCD monitor makes
it easy to maximize the shooting freedom oered by Quick
AF Live View. For high-position shots, the monitor can be
angled downward, enabling you to frame your subject accurately 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 nd it's the perfect way to capture the excitement of young footballers as they huddle to discuss
their game plan!
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At last, live view shooting
with true SLR-class autofocusing
40°
Pentamirror tilt mechanism
for fast TTL phase-detection autofocusing
In a signicant breakthrough in digital SLR camera design,
a unique Sony-developed pentamirror tilt mechanism
enables true TTL (Through-The-Lens) phase-detection
autofocusing during live view operation. So whether you
frame your subject in the optical viewnder or the LCD
monitor, you enjoy the benets of a fast, accurate TTL
center-cross 9-point autofocus system with continuous
autofocusing to help you capture fast-moving subjects.
With Q uick A F Live Vi ew With conventional live vi ew
Variable-angle LCD for freestyle
shooting ease
The variable-angle Clear Photo LCD monitor can be tilted
130°
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.
1200-zone evaluative metering
for spot-on exposures
During live view shooting, an advanced 1200-zone metering 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 oers you a choice of spot and center-weighted
metering, just like an optical metering system.
Real-time image-adjustment display
Live view even lets you conrm the eects of
exposure and white balance adjustments on
the Clear Photo LCD monitor in real time —
something that is impossible to do with an
optical viewnder.
Real -time expos ure com pens atio n dis play Real -time white balan ce dis pla y
Smart Teleconverter function in live view
During live view shooting, you can press
the Smart Teleconverter button on the back
of the camera to instantly apply zoom scaling
that achieves the eective equivalent of 1.4x
or 2x magnication. There's no reduction in
image quality because only the size of the
image area is reduced, so even 2x images
can be turned into great-looking prints.
* With S mart Teleco nverter fun ction, image size i s automati cally set to M si ze at 1.4x, o r to S size at 2x magnication.
-1.0
Normal view (1x
1200 -zone eva luat ive mete ring
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With 1.4x S mar t Teleco nverter With 2 x Smart Teleconver ter
Auto
Daylight
Using Live View mode Using the viewnder
Image sensor for live view
Tilting mirror
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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 viewnder
eyepiece.
When you use the viewnder, you can also take advantage of Sony Eye-Start
the camera as soon as you put your eye to the viewnder.
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AF, which automatically focuses
Viewfinder
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Vibrant, true-to-life color reproduction
with rich image detail and
tonal gradation
A 10.2-megapixel CCD image sensor
for beautiful, high-denition imaging
The 300'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 benet from Sony’s
long experience in semiconductor and microprocessor
manufacturing, enabling a signicant reduction in the
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 offers approximately 15 times the surface area of the 1/2.5inch 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.
10.2-megapixel (eective) CCD
DT 55-2 00 mm F4.- 5.6
(
SAL5520 0
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, A mode, F14
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(
, ISO 10 0, Auto wh ite ba lance
1/50 sec.
Powerful BIONZ image processing engine
for vibrant colors with rich tonal detail
The 300 is equipped with a BIONZ image processing engine that uses advanced Sony technologies to achieve truly vibrant color reproduction with rich texture and depth.
You can see the dierence 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
young woman's face, and the subtle tonalities of background elements are rendered with true-to-life delity.
The BIONZ engine is also fast, instantly processing highresolution image data from the 10.2-megapixel sensor to
optimize dynamic range and white balance, and reduce
any signal noise.
Advanc ed Sony i maging tec hnol ogie s reveal
nuan ces of eye co lor an d eyelash/eyebrow
detail with amazing cla rity.
Working toget her, the CCD and B IONZ re nder
the su btle co lor ton es and velvety textu re of
ower petals wi th tru e-to -li fe del ity.
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ISO 800
ISO 1600
ISO 3200
Built-in features for sharp, clear imaging
in virtually any situation
Super SteadyShot® Inside for
greater handheld shooting freedom
Anti-dust protection for cleaner images
D-Range Optimizer for
superior exposure balance
An advanced D -Range Optimizer helps ensure
beautifully balanced exposures i n backlit situations. In Standard mode, it optimizes brightness
and contrast for the image overall, and in
Advanced mode, it optimizes each area of the
compo sition 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 ISO320 0 and 160 0 set tings let you take advantage of
low-light photo opportunities with condence. When shooting at these
higher setting s, the BIONZ engine assures the highest possible image
quality by applying high-ISO noise reduction immediately before each
image is processed. Thi s, together with powerful Super SteadyShot
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image stabilization, enables you to use faster shutter speeds in low light,
and greatly expands the range of situations in which you can s hoot.
3 fps continuous shooting* and
center-cross 9-point AF
The 30 0 features three frame- per-second continuous shooting that's
great for spor ts and action seq uences, and a center-cros s 9-point
autofocus system that boasts one of the quickest response times in its
clas s. The AF system also oers high predictive focusing accuracy when
shooting moving subjects, and exclusive Eye-Sta rt
®
activation, which reduces missed shots by automatically focu sing the camera for you as soon
as you put your eye to the view nder.
Versatile 40-segment
honeycomb-pattern metering
When you're using the optical view nder, the 300’s 40- segment, honeycomb -pattern metering system gives you the versati lity you need to get precise
readings under a wide range of shooting condition s. It also gives you a
choice of multi-segment metering, center-weighted metering, and spot
metering mode to suit your subject and shooting conditions.
All digital SLR cameras a re susceptible to du st contamination when
changing lenses -- it 's a fact of life. But the 300 employs built-in systems to keep the sensor clean, and your images beautiful. First, there's
an anti -static coating to help p revent dust from a dhering to the lowpass lter and other internal components. And to dis lodge any parti cles that do manage to reach the CCD, the sensor is vibrated at ultra high s peed every time the camera i s switched o.
The 30 0 is equipped with an advanced Super SteadyShot® image
stabilization system to help prevent b lurring ca used by camera shake.
Built right into the camera body, the system works with any lens,
enabling you to capture sharp images at s hutter speeds 2.5
-
3.5 steps
slower than wou ld otherwi se be possible. And that means you can enjoy the freedom of unencumbered handheld shooting in situations
that would normally require the use of ash or a tripod.
Super SteadyShot on Super SteadyShot of f
Anti-dust system
Low-pass lter
Image sensor
Anti-dust coating
Dust particles dislodged by sensor vibration
* D-R ange O ptim izer Adva nced u ses technology provide d by Apical Limited.
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AF fram e and 9-poi nt AF sensor l ayout
3 fps continuous shooting
Standard Advanced
DT 18-250 mm F3.5 -6. 3 (SA L1825 0), A mode, F6.3 (1/6 sec.), -1.0EV, ISO 100 , Auto white bal ance
With the Sup er Stea dyS hot system, you can enjoy the be nets of imag e stab iliza tion
with a ny seri es len s.
* Up to 2 fps w ith li ve view. Nu mber of recordable f rames varies accord ing to s hooti ng
conditions and t ype of m emor y med ia.
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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 viewnder or the LCD
monitor, a quick press of the Function (Fn) button dis plays the menu list,
which gives you insta nt access to mode settings for the ash, 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 menu s.
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 con rm focu s and ne details.
Detailed shooting i nformation and RGB histograms can al so be displayed
for on-the-spot conrmation of exposure balance, color distribution and
highlight/shadow reproduction, and the screen automatica lly 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 nd you r favorites fas t.
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-speed priority, and Ma nual exposure
modes, as well as a fu lly- automatic Auto mode, Flas h O Auto mode, and
6 Scene Selection modes. The Scene Selection modes optimize AF, drive
mode, shutter speed, aperture, and other settings to
ensure beautifu l results when shooting portraits , landscapes, sunsets, sports, macro photos, and night scenes.
Press
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Exposure and other basic modes Scene selections
Program auto
mode
Aperture
priority mode
Shut ter speed
priority mode
Manual
exposure mode
Full auto mode
Flash o mode
Shut ter speed and aperture are set automatically,
but other settings can be adjusted
User sets apertu re manually; camera selects
optimum shutter s peed automatica lly
User sets shutter speed manually;
camera selects optimum aperture automatically
User sets both a perture and shutter speed
The camera automatically controls all settings
Flash is disabled, and other camera settings are
adju sted automatically
Portrait
Landscape
Macro
Spor ts action
Suns et
Night portrait /
Night view
Landscape
Sports action
For beautiful portraits with so background
defocusing
For cri sp, vivid images of distant scenery
and foreground subjects
For clear, sharp ima ges of owers, insects,
and other sma ll subject s
For continuous shooting of fast- moving subjects
in bright light
For sunset images with rich red tones
For nighttime ash portraits with rich background detail;
for dramatic night scenes and nighttime cityscapes
Portrait
Macro
Creative Style settings for greater freedom of expression
Auto pop-up ash
In Auto and Scene Selection modes, the built- in a sh pops up automatically whenever it is needed. Even when you’re shooti ng outdoors i n daylight, if the 300 senses that a subject is backlit, the ash will pop up to provide
additional ill umination. Flash power is rated GN12 (ISO1 00 ·m), with wide
enough coverage to allow use with an 18mm sheye 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 PhotoTV
HD compatible Sony periphera l devices for image playback, you can
enjoy an even higher level of big -screen di splay qualit y.
* Availa bility of peripheral d evice s varie s according to regio n.
Creative Style setting s 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 & White, and Adobe RGB styles is
oered, and each can be digitally adjusted for contrast, saturation, and
sharpnes s (no saturation adjustment on Black & White). Whether you want
to capture a moody b lack & white portra it or a colorful sunset at the
beach, Creative Style set tings oer a quick, easy way to get the preci se
image you want.
Power and versatility for extended shooting
The
300 is powered by a high-density NP- FM500H InfoLITHIUMTM battery that
lets you take approximately 730 shots* before recharging is required, and
features a battery level indicator that oers precise 1% accuracy. An optional
VG-B30AM vertical grip, capable of holding two NP-FM500H InfoLITHIUM batteries, oers extended power and a full complement of basic camera controls to enhance operating ease during vertical-format shooting.
* 410 shots in live view mode; CIPA standard test with built-in ash used on 50% of shots
100~81% 0%80~51% 50~21% 20~1%
Creative Style settings
Standard
Vivid
Portrait
Landscape
Night view
Suns et
Black & White
Adobe RGB
VG-B30AM
Sunset
Black & White
NP-FM500H
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The expanding world of creativity
There's virtually no limit to the ways you can express your
creativity with the System. From super wide angle, zoom,
and macro, to STF (Smooth Trans Focus) and ref lex super
telephoto, the lens lineup 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 300's body.
DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 (SAL1870)*
A versatile wide-angle to medium-telephoto zoom
lens that incorporates aspherical and ED (Extralow Dispersion) elements for sharp imaging.
(
35mm equivalent: 27-105mm
)
DT 18 -250mm F3.5 -6.3 (SAL18250)*
A powerful yet compact lens with a 14 x zoom
range that provides an all-in-one solution for
travel and nature photography.
(
35mm equivalent: 27-375mm
Carl Zeiss
®
lenses G series lenses
Jointly developed by Sony and Carl Zeiss® of
Germany, these premium lenses oer excellent
contrast and the stunning clarity of world-famous
Carl Zeiss
®
T* coatings.
)
* DT series lenses are compatible only with digital SLR cameras that are equipped with an APS- C type sensor.
DT 55–200mm F4–5.6 (SAL55200)*
A light, compact, and aordable zoom with high
telephoto power that makes it a perfect companion to the wide-angle to medium-telephoto
DT 18–70mm lens.
(35mm equivalent: 82.5–300mm).
50mm F2.8 Macro (SAL50M28
A compact macro lens with 1:1 magnication, a
minimum shooting distance of 20cm, and a circular aperture for superb background defocusing. Oers a 35mm equivalent focal length of 75mm
when mounted on the 300.
Even among lenses, G series lenses are notable for their sharp, bright imaging, advanced
aspherical and ED ( Extra-low Dispersion) optics,
and exceptionally high build quality.
Controls
Smart teleconverter button
AEL / Zoom in button
Exposure / Zoom out /
Index button
POWER switch
MENU button
DISP (Display) / LCD
brightness button
Delete button
Playback button
Controller / Controller Enter /
LCD monitor
Spot AF button
Super SteadyShot switch
Control dial
Shutter button
Flash pop-up button
Fn (Function) /
Image rotation button
Mode dial
LIVE VIEW / OVF switch
Drive button
ISO button
Built-in ash
Self-timer lamp
Lens release button
Focus mode switch
System accessories
lens lineup Flash & F lash accessories Batteries / Grip & Charger
New
DT 11–18mm F4.5–5.6
(
)
SAL1118
DT 18–70mm F3.5–5.6
(
)
SAL1870
DT 16–105mm F3.5–5.6
(
)
SAL16105
)
DT 18–200mm F3.5–6.3
(SAL18200)
DT 18–250mm F3.5–6.3
(
)
SAL18250
DT 55-200mm F4–5.6
(
)
SAL55200
24–105mm F3.5–4.5
(
)
SAL24105
16mm F2.8 Fisheye
(
)
SAL16F28
20mm F2.8
(
)
SAL20F28
28mm F2.8
(
)
SAL28F28
50mm F1.4
(
)
SAL50F14
50mm F2.8 Macro
(
)
SAL50M28
100mm F2.8 Macro
(
)
SAL100M28
135mm F2.8［T4.5］STF
(
SAL135F28)
External Flash
HVL-F56AM
Macro Twin Flash Kit
HVL-MT24AM
External Battery Adapter
for Flash FA-EB1AM
O-Camera Cable for Flash
FA-CC1AM
Extension Cable for Flash
FA-EC1AM
Multi-Flash Cable
FA-MC1AM
New
External Flash
HVL-F42AM
Ring Light
HVL-RLAM
Sync Terminal Adaptor
FA-ST1AM
O-Camera Shoe for Flash
FA-CS1AM
Triple Connector for Flash
FA-TC1AM
Vertical Grip
VG-B30AM
Shooting accessories
Angle Finder
FDA-A1AM
Eyepiece Correctors
FDA-ECF05 / ECF10 / ECF15 / ECF20 / ECF30,
FDA-ECN10 / ECN20 / ECN30 / ECN40
New New
LCD Protect Sheet
PCK-LS3AM
Remote
Commander
RM-S1AM
Cases & Straps
New
Eyepiece Cup
FDA-EP3AM
Commander
New
AC Adapter /
Charger
AC-VQ900AM
Rechargeable
Battery Pack
NP-FM500H
Magnier
FDA-M1AM
Remote
RM-L1AM
External f lash units
HVL-F56AM
Top-of-the-line power with high-speed synchro,
wireless capability, and a variable-angle head for
bounce f lash shooting. GN5 6 (85mm, ISO100·m
Sof tware tools
Image Data Converter SR ver.2.0
A powerful program for fast RAW data conversion
that can also be used to adjust images and apply
D-Range Optimizer and Creative Style eects.
)
Image Data Lightbox SR ver.1.0
A convenient tool for viewing, ranking, sorting,
and comparing RAW and JPEG images to
facilitate “best shot” selection and library
management.
HVL-F42AM
New
Optimized for digital imaging with auto white
balance adjustment, high-speed synchro, wireless capability, and a variable-angle head. GN42
(
105mm, ISO100·m
)
Picture Motion Browser ver.2.1.02
An easy-to-use application for basic photo library
management, and image adjustment. Features
include a convenient calendar view, easy image le
backup, and a map-view function to display images
with position information on an online world map.
75–300mm F4.5–5.6
(
)
SAL75300
1.4x Teleconverter
(
)
SAL14TC
G lenses
35mm F1.4G
(
)
SAL35F14G
New
70–300mm F4.5–5.6G SSM
(
)
SAL70300G
Carl Zeis s® lenses
Plana r T* 85mm F1.4 ZA
(
)
SAL 85F14 Z
Vario- Sonnar T*
DT 16–80 mm F3.5–4.5 Z A
(
)
SA L1680 Z
500mm F8 Reex
(
)
SAL500F80
2x Teleconverter
(
)
SAL20TC
70–200mm F2.8G
(
)
SAL70200G
300mm F2.8G
(
)
SAL300F28G
Sonna r T* 135mm F1.8 ZA
(
)
SAL135F18Z
New
Vario- Sonnar T*
24-70mm F2. 8 ZA SSM
(
)
SAL2470 Z
Lens accessories
Circular PL Filters
VF-49CPAM/ 55CPAM /
62CPAM / 72CPAM / 77CPAM
ND Filters [8x]
VF-49NDAM / 55NDAM /
62NDAM / 72NDAM / 77NDAM
MC Protectors
VF-49MPAM / 55MPAM /
62MPAM / 72MPAM / 77MPAM
Front Lens Caps
New
ALC-F49A / F55A /
F62A / F72A / F77A
ALC-SH0001 / SH0002 / SH0003 / SH0005 /
SH0006 / SH0007 / SH0008 / SH0009 / SH0010 /
SH0011 / SH0013 / SH0014 / SH0016 / SH102 / SH104 / SH105
Rear Lens Cap
ALC-R55
ALC-F55G
ALC-F62G
ALC-F77G
Lens Hoods
ALC-F62Z /
F72Z / F77Z
Body Cap
ALC-B55
Camera Case
LCS-AMLC3
System Case
LCS-SC20*
Grip Belt
STP-GB1AM
Shoulder Strap
STP-SS2AM
* Availability depends on areas
Shoulder Strap
STP-SH2AM
Shoulder Strap
STP-SB1AM
Lens Cases
LCL-60AM / LCL-90AM / LCL-140AM
System case
LCS-SC5
System Case
LCS-AMSC30
Shoulder Strap
STP-SH1AM
Shoulder Strap
STP-SS1AM
Others
series,
TM
series
GPS Unit Kit
GPS-CS1KASP*
New
Digital Photo
Printer
DPP-FP95
New
Digital Photo Frame
DPF-V900
New
* For use with DSLR-A300, an application update is required.
Please access the URL below for more information.
http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/www/accy/gps/
CompactFlash Card
NCFB / NCFC / NCFD Series
Memory Stick Duo
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
Memory Stick Duo Adaptor for
CompactFlash Slot AD-MSCF1
TM
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