Sony DSLR-A200W Instruction Manual (DSLR-A200), DSLR-A200W Specifications

DSLR-

A200W

DSLR Camera w/ DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 Zoom & 75-300mm F4.5-5.6 Telephoto Zoom

Why your first DSLR should be a Sony. The Sony® α

; (

alpha) DSLR-A200 improves your image with 10.2 MP performance, high sensitivity,

SteadyShot INSIDE™ in-camera stabilization, versatile Creative Style settings and up to 750-

shot

Stamina® power --

plus a spectacular

array of Sony, Carl Zeiss® and Minolta a-

mount lenses to broaden your creative horizons.

2

Step-up

10.2 MP CCD

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.

Expanded ISO Sensitivity

Broad sensitivity range from ISO 100 to
ISO 3200 enables the α(alpha) DSLR­A200 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.

SteadyShot INSIDE™ in-camera Image
Stabilization

A high-

performance sensor detects
vibrations and the image stabilization
system automatically compensates.
Because image stabilization is built into
the α(

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.

BIONZ

™ Image Processor

The

“brain” of the Sony® α

; (

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.

Dynamic Range Optimizer

To improve results with backlit subjects
and recover details hidden in shadows
or lost in glare, the Sony® α

; (

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.

Anti-Dust Technology

Changing lenses in a DSLR can allow
dust to enter the camera

-- so to keep
the CCD imager cleaner for better
pictures, the Sony

® α;(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.

Auto Pop-Up Flash

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

It 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® α

; (

alpha) DSLR-

A200 never
slows down your ability to catch fast
action.

9-Point Center Cross AF Sensor

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.

Flexible, Accurate Exposure Control

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.

Scene Selection Modes

Along with auto exposure, the Sony® α;
(

alpha) DSLR-A200 gives you scene
selection modes to optimize camera
performance for Portrait, Landscape,
Macro, Sports, Sunset and Night
Portrait/Night View situations.

Creative Style Settings

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.

2.7”Clear Photo™

LCD Screen

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.

1

Note:

Sony Quick AF Live View is featured on
DSLR-A300 and DSLR-A350. DSLR-A200
LCD can only provide menu display
(during shooting) and image display
(during playback).

Index and Slide Show Display

To quickly review your photos, the
Sony® α

; (

alpha) DSLR-

A200 can
display 4, 9 or 25-frame index views -­or present automatic slide shows with
fade-in/fade-

out effect.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

High-Resolution Thumbnails for PhotoTV
HD Viewing

3

Function Guide Display

Continuous Burst Mode at 3 Frames Per
Second

Stamina® Battery Power

High-Capacity Media Options

Advanced Lenses and Accessories

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Last Updated: 07/16/2009

DSLR-

A200W

DSLR Camera w/ DT 18-70mm F3.5-5.6 Zoom & 75-300mm F4.5-5.6 Telephoto Zoom

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Specifications

General

Megapixel: 10.2MP
Imaging Device: 10.2 (effective) APS CCD Sensor;

23.6 x 15.8 mm; RGB primary color filter

Convenience

White Balance:

Auto plus 8 Modes (Daylight,
Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash,
Color Tempature/Color filter, Custom), each
with +/-3 adjustable step.

Self Timer:

Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Off)

Red-Eye Reduction:

On/Off (all modes)

Burst Mode:

Up to 3FPS; Unlimited to capacity of
media (JPEG L/M/S); Maximum 3 frames (RAW
+ JPEG); Maximum 6 frames (RAW)

Color Mode(s): Standard, Vivid, Portrait,

Landscape, Night view, Sunset, Black & White,
Adobe RGB (Except for Adobe RGB, all other
color modes use the sRGB color space)

Scene Mode(s):

Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night

View/Night Portrait

Convenience Features

Histogram Display:

Yes

- RGB, playback only

AF Illuminator Light:

Yes, On/Off Select

Multi-Pattern Measuring:

40 Segment, Center

Weighted, Spot

Clear RAW NR: N/A
Movie Mode(s): N/A

Inputs and Outputs

USB Port(s): Yes, Supports USB 2.0 Hi-

speed

Output(s):

Video: Yes, NTSC/PAL Selectable

Hardware

LCD: 2.7" TFT (230k pixels) LCD with Clear

Photo™ design

Viewfinder: Optical: TTL, 0.83x magnification with

50mm lens at infinity; 95% coverage

Microphone:

N/A

Operating Conditions

Flash Effective Range:

GN12 at ISO 100 (39 feet/

12 meters)

Flash Mode(s):

Built-in Auto Pop-up: Auto, Fill­flash, Rear flash sync, Slow Sync, High Speed
Sync, Wireless off camera flash (with Flash HVL­F56AM, F36AM)

Optics/Lens

Focus:

Auto Focus: TTL Phase Detection, Multi

­point: 9 Area, 8 Line, 1 Cross Sensor, Auto Focus
Mode: Yes, Adjustable Spot AF: Selectable
Sensor, Visual Focus Confirm: Direct via
Spherical Acute Matte Screen

Shutter Speed:

30 < 1/4000 sec 52 step, Bulb

EV Compensation: ±2.0 EV, 1/3 EV Steps
Exposure: Program Shift: Yes, Command Dial
Lens Type:

Interchangeable A

-mount

Power

Battery Type:

NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable

battery

Battery Capacity: 7.2V, 1600 mAh; CIPA

standard: approx. 750 pictures

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Software

Supplied Software: Image Data Converter SR

ver.2.0, Image Data Lightbox SR ver.1.0, (all
Windows & Macintosh), Picture Motion Browser
Ver.2.1.02 (Windows only)

Operating System Compatibility: Microsoft®

Windows® 2000 Professional, ME, XP Home
and Professional; Macintosh® OS X (v 10.3 or
later). OS must be installed at the factory.

Processor

BIONZ

™

Engine:

Yes (LSI with Dynamic Range

Optimizer (DRO/DRO+))

Control

ISO: Auto/100/200/400/800/1600/3200

Dimensions

Weight: 1 lb. 2.8 oz (532g) body, not including

battery, lens and media

Measurements:

(WHD) 5 3/16" x 3 7/8" x 2

13/16" (130.8 x 98.5 x 71.3 mm)

Service and Warranty Information

Limited Warranty Term: 1 Year Parts & Labor

Supplied Accessories

DT 18-70mm f3.5 Zoom lens (27 - 105 35mm eq),

75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Compact Super Telephoto
Zoom

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

NOTE: No Memory Stick media nor adaptors are

included.

Optional Accessories

Compact Flash Card (NCFB1G)
External Flash (HVL-

F56AM)

External Flash (HVL-

F36AM)

M Series Lithium Battery (NP-

FM500H)

Vertical Grip (VG-

B30AM)

AC Adaptor/Charger (AC-VQ900AM)

Color: Black
UPC Code: 027242714212

1: Viewable area, measured diagonally.
2: Actual results may vary based on product settings, usage patterns

and environmental conditions.

3: PhotoTVHD feature requires output via supplied Sony USB connector

cable with select Sony BRAVIA®

HDTV; HDTV sold separately.

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“α;”,

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