Sony DSLR-A380 - alpha, Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera, DSLR-A380L Specifications

DSLR-

A380L

The Sony

® α380 DSLR camera brings you the freedom of Live View, which lets you compose and

shoot photos using a tiltable 2.7” (diag.) LCD screen. SteadyShot INSIDE™ in-camera image
stabilization reduces blur in every shot, while 14.2 megapixel resolution preserves those special
moments in spectacular clarity and detail.

2.7” (diag.) Clear Photo LCD Plus™
featuring Live View with Quick Auto
Focus

A large 2.7” (diag.) Clear Photo LCD
Plus™ display features Live View with
Quick Auto Focus, which lets you
compose and shoot pictures in real­time using the LCD, just as you would
with a point-and-shoot camera. In
addition, the LCD display tilts up or
down for low or high-angle shooting
situations, such as capturing a child’

s

first steps or shooting over a crowd.

SteadyShot INSIDE™ in-camera image
stabilization

SteadyShot INSIDE™ in-camera image
stabilization is built into each camera
body, so every a-

mount lens benefits
from the ability to minimize blur due to
camera shake.

14.2 megapixel resolution for ultra-

fine

detaill

A 14.2 megapixel APS-size CCD image
sensor captures your images in
spectacular, high

-resolution detail,
giving you the freedom to make large
prints and tight crops without sacrificing
quality.

Lightweight and stylish body

The DSLR

-A380 features a stylish, modern
design with an intuitive button layout
for easier operation. In addition, the
lightweight body and revised grip
make the camera more comfortable to
hold and carry.

Integrated on-screen Help Guide and
Graphic Display

An integrated on-screen Help Guide
and Graphic Display help take the
complexity out of DSLR photography.
The Help Guide offers clear, concise
explanations of various modes and
settings, while the Graphic Display
helps you understand the relationship
between aperture and shutter speed, as
well as the effect each has on
photographic results.

HDMI™ terminal and BRAVIA®

Sync

™

compatibility

An HDMI™ terminal gives you the
option of connecting your camera to a
compatible HDTV and playing back
your images in stunning high definition
quality(HDMI cable required, sold
separately). In addition, BRAVIA®
Sync™ works with compatible Sony®
BRAVIA HDTVs to let you control
camera playback using the television’

s
remote (HDMI cable and BRAVIA Sync
capable HDTV required, sold
separately)1.

High sensitivity (ISO 3200) for superior
noise reduction

A broad sensitivity range from ISO 100
to ISO 3200 enables you 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.

Eye-

Start Autofocus

Eye-Start Autofocus System begins
precision autofocus adjustments the
moment you raise the camera to your
eye, so the camera is ready to catch the
perfect moment.

9-Point AF Sensor

9-Point Center Cross AF Sensor with
improved focus control to help bring
images into sharp definition more
quickly, and predictive focus control
automatically calculates the position
of fast-moving subjects.

Up to 2.5 fps continuous shooting

Continuous Shooting lets you shoot at
up to 2.5 fps (frames per second) while
viewing your subject through the
optical viewfinder so you never lose
track of the action.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Creative Style settings

Dynamic Range Optimizer

Built-in Pop-

Up Flash

Anti-Dust Technology

Stamina® Battery power

Smart Teleconverter 2X Digital Zoom

BIONZ™ image processor

PhotoTV HD compatibility

Scene Selection Modes

Index and Slide Show Display

Function Guide Display

Dual slot Compatiblity forMemory
Stick® and SD media

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Last Updated: 07/16/2009

DSLR-

A380L

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Specifications

General

Camera Type:

Sony αDigital SLR camera
with built-in flash and inter-changeable
lenses

Color Filter System: RGB primary color filters
Effective Picture Resolution: Approx. 14.2

megapixels

Imaging Sensor:

APS-C size CCD sensor

(23.6x15.8mm)

Lens Mount Type:

Sony αlens, Minolta and

Konica Minolta AF lens

Pixel Gross: Approx. 14.9 megapixels
Processor: BIONZ™ image processor
Recording Media Type: Memory Stick PRO

Duo™ media / , SD and SDHC memory
card,

Recording Mode: RAW, RAW+JPEG, Fine,

Standard

Still Actual 16:9: L size: 3872x2576 (12M)

M size: 2896x1920 (6.5M)
S size: 1920x10280 (2.5M)

Still Actual 3:2: L size: 4592X3056 (14M)

M size: 3408X2272 (7.7M)
S size: 3408X2272 (3.5M)

Convenience

Color Mode(s): Display color (Black, White,

Brown, Pink)

Anti-dust function: Charge protection

coating on low pass filter and image

-

sensor shift mechanism

BRAVIA® Sync™:

Yes, via HDMI with

compatible BRAVIA HDTV

Creative Style:

Standard, Vivid, Portrait,
Landscape, Night view, Sunset, B/W
Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness

Scene Mode(s): Scene selection (Portrait,

Landscape, Macro, Sports, Sunset, Night
portrait/Night view)

User Interface:

"Easy-to-understand Graphic
Display and on-screen Help Guide
User-friendly function menu"

Inputs and Outputs

USB Port(s): USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage,

PTP)

HD Output: HDMI
Memory Card Slot: Dual memory card slot:

Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media
SD and SDHC memory card

Tripod Mount: Yes, 1/4"-20

Operating Conditions

Operating Temperature: 32 - 104 degrees

F (0 - 40 degrees C)

Power

Battery Type: NP-

FH50

Number of Shots: Approx. 510 images with

viewfinder, approx. 230 images in live
view mode (CIPA standard)

Software

Supplied Software: PMB (Picture Motion

Browser)
Image Data Converter SR
Image Data Lightbox SR

Operating System Compatibility: Microsoft

Windows 2000 Professional
Windows XP*SP2
Windows Vista
Mac OS X(v10.1.3) or later

Control

AF modes: Single-shot AF, Automatic AF,

Continuous AF, (AF/MF selectable)

Drive Mode: Single-shot, Continuous, Self

­timer, Self-timer Continuous, Bracketing,
Remote Commander

Exposure Compensation: ±2EV (in 0.3 EV

steps)

Exposure settings: Auto, Auto Flash Off,

Program Auto (P), Aperture priority (A),
Shutter priority (S), Manual (M)

Focus Area: Wide (Up to 3 active focus

points glow), Spot, Local (9 local areas
selectable)

Focus Features: Predictive control, Focus

lock, Eye-start AF, AF illuminator (Built-in
flash, Range: approx. 1-5m)

Focus Points: 9 points
Focus Sensitivity:

EV0 - 18 (ISO100)

Focus System: TTL phase detection system
ISO:

Auto, 100 to 3200 (in 1 EV

steps,Recommended Exposure Index)

Metering: TTL metering w/ 40-segment

honeycomb-pattern SPC

Metering Modes: Multi-segment, Center

-

weighted, Spot

Metering Sensitivity:

EV2 - 20 at ISO100 with
F1.4 lens, (EV4 - 20 in spot metering
mode)

White Balance: Auto, Daylight, Shade,

Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash,
Custom

Dimensions

Weight: Approx. 489g (without battery,

memory card, accessories)

Measurements: Approx. 128 x 97 x 71.4mm

(W/H/D, excluding protrusions)

Service and Warranty Information

Limited Warranty Term: 1 Year Parts &

Labor

Supplied Accessories

DT18-55mm SAM Kit Lens
BC-VH1 Battery Charger
NP-FH50 Rechargeable Battery
Shoulder strap
Body cap
Video cable
Software CD-ROM

Optional Accessories

HVL-F20AM External Flash
NP-FH50AM Rechargeable Battery

STP-HS1AM Hand Strap
STP-XS2AM Shoulder Strap
LCS-LC1AM Lens Cap Holder
LCS-WR1AM Wrapping Cloth
LCS-SC6 Soft Carrying Case

UPC Code:

027242748552

1. Requires BRAVIA Sync feature in each product, including a compatible
BRAVIA®

HDTV. Please refer to owner’s manual to determine

compatibility.

2. When fully charged. Actual results may vary based on product
settings, usage patterns and environmental conditions.

3. Compatible BRAVIA®

HDTV, and component cable (sold separately)
required for PhotoTV HD viewing. Specifications of the BRAVIA HDTV
shown vary according to market region.

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in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, α,

BIONZ, BRAVIA,
Sync, Clear Photo LCD Plus, SteadyShot INSIDE™, Memory Stick,
Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, InfoLITHIUM, HDNA, and
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Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate and may vary.