Sony DSLR-A580 BROCHURE

DSLR-

A580

Don’t let life pass you buy. Get the fast action that other cameras miss thanks to Sony’s Quick AF
Live View. Take in the landscape with 3D Sweep Panorama ™ mode. See into the dark with
Handheld Twilight and Multi-Frame NR modes. And preserve your memories with amazing Full HD
1080i movies.

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16.2 megapixels; amazing pictures

You get incredible detail and gorgeous
enlargements. Thanks to the APS

-C
sensor size and Sony's Exmor™ APS HD
CMOS technology, the camera
achieves high resolution with no
penalty in low-light sensitivity or sensor
noise.

Full HD 1080/60i movies

The DSLR

-A580 captures Full HD video at
1920x1080/30p and records in
1920x1080/60i and is one of the very
few DSLRs with exactly the same
resolution and frame rate as most
broadcast and cable HDTV channels.
You also have the option of recording
HD video in 720p in web friendly MP4
format.

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APS-C size HD CMOS image sensor

With 19.5 times the area of the typical
camcorder image sensor, APS-C
makes the difference between amateur
and professional-looking video. The
DSLR-A580 delivers an exceptional
combination of high resolution capture,
high sensitivity performance, and
gorgeous, defocused backgrounds.

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Quick Auto Focus Live View

Unlike competing cameras, the DSLR­A580 is just as responsive in Quick Auto
Focus Live View mode as in optical
viewfinder mode. That's because, unlike
the others, the A580 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.

More responsive Live View

Some Live View systems take a
painfully long time to focus. Some even
black out the LCD before focus. Either
can cause you to miss shots. Sony's
Quick Auto Focus Live View solves these
problems, making it easier to get the
best shot.

Focus Check Live View

For critical focus in macro and tripod
shooting, the A580L also offers Focus
Check Live View. Temporary 7x and 14x
zoom views enable you to focus on
extremely fine detail while the 1x view
shows 100% framing in the LCD.

Multi-frame NR

Experience incredible low-light shooting
without a flash. The camera captures six
images in a fraction of a second.
Combining the data from all six, it
creates a single image with a reduction
in noise equivalent to two additional
steps of ISO sensitivity. Sensitivity
selectable up to ISO 25600.
(Recommended for still subjects.)

Hand-held Twilight

Get cleaner and sharper nighttime
pictures

— beyond the capability of
traditional cameras— without using
flash or a tripod. The camera captures
six images in a fraction of a second.
Combining the data with separate
algorithms for still and moving parts of
the picture reduces blur, minimizes noise
and enables extraordinary detail.

Auto HDR built into camera

Captures more scene dynamic range
than a single exposure can handle

—
and more range than photo film.
Combines the best highlight detail from
one shot, the best mid-tones from a
second and the best shadow detail
from a third for one incredible shot.
Captures in a split second.
(Recommended for still subjects.)

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Sweep Panorama™ mode

3D Sweep Panorama™ mode

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Tiltable 3.0" LCD

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7 fps continuous shooting

ISO 12800 sensitivity

15-Point Auto Focus Sensor

Face Detection technology

Smile Shutter™ technology

Help Guide

Graphic Display

SteadyShot™ INSIDE stabilization

Powerful Supplied Software

BIONZ® image processor

921K dot Xtra Fine LCD™

screen

Sony® Exmor™ technology

Low noise sensor processing

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Last Updated: 01/20/2011

DSLR-

A580

Please visit the Dealer Source for more information

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Specifications

Power

Battery Type: InfoLitium NP-FM500H (7.2V)
Number of Still Images: Approx. 1050

images with viewfinder, 560 images with
LCD monitor (CIPA standard)

Service and Warranty Information

Limited Warranty Term: 1 Year Parts &

Labor

Software

Supplied Software: PMB (Picture Motion

Browser) 5.3.01 Image Data Converter SR

3.2 Image Data Lightbox SR 2.2

Operating System Compatibility:

Windows
XP SP3 (64-bit and Starter Editions are not
supported,Windows Image Mastering API
(IMAPI)Ver.2.0 or later is required to use
the function for creating discs.)
Windows Vista SP2 (Starter Edition is not
supported)
Windows 7;
Mac OS X(v10.4-?

10.6) (Image Data
Converter & Image Data Lightbox only,
PMB is not Mac compatible)

Dimensions

Weight: Approx. 24 oz (679g) (excl battery

& media)
Approx. 21.1 oz (599g) (w/battery &
media)

Measurements: Approx. 5-3/8 x 4-1/8 x 3

­1/3” (137 x 104 x 84 mm) (W/H/D) excl
grip & lens mount

Supplied Accessories

SAL-1855 SAM lens, lens cap
Battery Charger (BC-VM10)
Rechargable Battery (NP-FM500H)
Shoulder Strap
Body Cap
USB Cable
CD-ROM

UPC Code:

027242816527

1. 3D viewing requires 3D HDTV, a high speed HDMI

™

cable (supporting

at least 10.2 Gbps) connection and 3D glasses (all sold separately).

2. Movie recording is limited to segments of 29 minutes, maximum.
When using movie mode Memory Stick PRO Duo with MARK2 logo,
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, or Class 4 or higher for SD/SDHC media
are recommended.

3. Viewable area measured diagonally.

4. HD Viewing requires a mini-HDMI-to-HDMI cable and compatible HDTV,
both sold separately.

5. Works with other BRAVIA® Sync or Theatre Sync™

labeled HDTVs

when connected via HDMI interface.

6. When fully charged. Actual results may vary based on product
settings, usage patterns and environmental conditions. Battery
capacity decreases over time and use.

7. PhotoTV HD viewing requires compatible BRAVIA® HDTV and HDMI

™
or component cable (all sold separately). Specifications for BRAVIA
HDTV shown vary according to market region.

8. More than 19.5 times the area of 1/2.88-inch type sensor of the Sony
HDR-CX560V.

9. PMB requires Microsoft®

Windows

® XP SP3/ Windows Vista® SP2/
Windows 7. Mac OS® not supported. Movie format is compatible with
iMovie® ‘09 or later versions.

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in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony is not responsible for
typographic and photographic errors. Features and specifications are
subject to change without notice. Sony, BIONZ, BRAVIA, Exmor,
InfoLITHIUM, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo,
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, the Memory Stick logo, Remote
Commander, Sweep Panorama, Smile Shutter, Stamina, SteadyShot,
Theatre Sync, and Xtra Fine LCD are trademarks of Sony. Microsoft,
Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Mac OS and iMovie are trademarks of Apple Computers, Inc. HDMI is a
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