Sony SLR User Manual

Digital SLR

Cyber-shot

Photo Printing

Handycam

Video Editing Software

Digital Imaging

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DIGITAL SLR Super SteadyShot Inside

Stabilisation for EVERY Lens

he exclusive Super SteadyShot feature in the A100 adjusts the CCD position in real time to counteract hand and body movement. This lets you take

photos that are sharp and blur free even when shootin

uper SteadyShot built into the camera body itself. So no matter which A100 lens you choose you can enjoy shooting without worrying about blur from amera movement and use lighter, more compact lenses

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Without Super SteadyShot With Super SteadySho

freehand at slow shutter speeds. Unlike lens-based image stabilisation systems, the A100 has

DIGITAL SLR Dual Anti-Dust System

Keeping dust off the CCD

hen using an SLR camera the internal mechanisms and sensor are potentially exposed to dust particles every time the lenses are chan

ncorporates two anti-dust measures that protect the

D – keeping spots and streaks off your images.

Firstly, the low-

een treated with an Anti-Dust Coating (Indium Tin

xide) to minimise static charge build up, reducing

he attraction of dust. Secondly, whenever the A100 is turned on or off, the Anti-Dust Vibration function automatically vibrates the CCD, rapidly shakin any

ust particles that may have accumulate

ass filter in front of the CCD has

ed. The A1

loose

DIGITAL SLR Long-Life Battery Stamina

Always ready when you need it

Running out of power can bring a day of shooting to a premature end. With

he new Sony InfoLITHIUM Stamina Battery Pack, complemented by low ener

y consumption measures, you can shoot an amazing 750 shot

ingle charge. And thanks to the extended battery life, the A100 satisfies the

needs o

even the most professional of photographers, making it ideal for a

ong day of shooting, important events or trips away from home.

Approximate. Measurement based on CIPA standard

from a

D shifts to compensate for

and and body movements

ust specs can show up as marks on image

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DIGITAL SLR Bionz Engine

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100

Enrich the power of every photo

The newly developed Sony Bionz Engine powers image processing for the A100 to ensure that all of the rich

olour and detail are as vivid as you remember. The sophisticated algorithm easily handles high-speed, high uality processing to reduce unwanted image noise without degrading resolution or colour integrity. The Bionz ngines’ rapid processing capabilities enables the A100 to perform unlimited continuous shooting, at 3 frames

per second as well as the real-time D-Ran

ontrast and white balance to produce sharp, vivid, yet natural images

ptimizer. This engine also accurately controls colour saturation,

DIGITAL SLR High-Speed Response

Ready when you are

ontinuous burst mode that allows continuous advance shooting at up to

rames per second in JPEG 10MP Fine mode

n the shutter release button and continue until the camera’s memory card is

ull. You can also capture a single burst of 6 consecutive frames when shooting in RAW mode or 3 frames when shootin Eye-Start system, meanwhile incorporates an infrared sensor just below the

yepiece to detect when the viewfinder is being used. It then automatically

activates auto-

hooting speed and total number of images recorded is dependent on memory card speed and capacity,

as shooting conditions

as we

ocus so you are ready to shoot immediately

Keep your finger pressed down

RAW+JPEG simultaneously.

s continuous shooting on A

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DIGITAL SLR D-Range Optimizer

Find the perfect balance

The D-Range Optimizer function accurately adjusts exposure balance when shooting under high contrast lighting and colour conditions, such as with stron

backlighting. In Standard Mode, the D-Range Optimizer measures the brightness of the entire scene in real-time to determine the most appropriate

xposure balance. In Advanced Mode, the D-Range Optimizer analyses individual sub-sections of the image and adjusts the brightness of each area

individually to ensure your

D-Range Optimizer turned of

hoto is as beautiful and balanced as the scene that inspired you

D-Range Optimizer (Standard Mode) activ

D-Range Optimizer (Advanced Mode) activ

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Battery Stamina

tal st

evices. As in any portable device, battery life

r stamina is critical. Strangely, battery stamina

is o

r Handycam. However, once the camera is

eing used, a buyer soon realises how important attery life is to the usefulness of the camera – it

an greatly affect product satisfaction.

t’s often forgotten that the camera, not the

attery, is what dictates power consumption. ony Handycams and Cyber-shot cameras

incorporate efficient processors, which enable

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amazing battery stamina.

cameras and Handycams are portable

ten overlooked when purchasing a camera

InfoLITHIUM Batteries

ll Sony Handycams and selected Cyber-shot

Digital Still cameras feature InfoLITHIUM

attery technology which accurately displays he remaining battery life in minutes. Each nfoLITHIUM battery features a microprocessor

at allows real-time communication between the amera and the battery. ystem lets you rely on your battery display so ou always know how much time you have left

o use your camera. Never guess again

ony Handycams also have a Display Battery

nfo button. This shows the battery status without

even having to switch the Handycam on.

s accurate minute

ll Sony Cyber-shot cameras incorporate Sony’s Real Imaging Processor (RIMP), designed to deliver the ultimate operatin resultin

in exceptional battery life.

iciency,

InfoLITHIUM

attery indicates

exact minute

Non InfoLITHIUM

attery system

ndicate a

rogress battery ar on

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attery Info Display on Handycams allows

ou to check battery charge without turning

ycam o

Carl Zeiss Lens

ne of the most important parts of any camera (video or still) is the lens.

lmost all Sony cameras incorporate lenses from one of the world’s best

ens manufacturers – Carl Zeiss. These lenses minimise reflection and

allow clean, distortion-

uperb, sharp images with excellent colour reproduction. These benefits are

particularly obvious in low-light conditions as are o

ree light to pass into the camera. This results in

ten found indoors

ome models also incorporate Carl Zeiss T* coating which reduces lens

lare (glare) by up to 82 percent. T* coated lenses are ideal in sunny

onditions and all but eliminate repeated ghost spots on images.

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Clear Photo LCD Plus

educed reflection

Deflection Panel

lear Photo LCD Plus enhances the colour range and increases the dynamic ran on-screen, allowing you to review your photo more

ccurately. Anti-glare processing makes sure reflected

ht does not interfere with the displayed image.

layer

e and contrast of the image

ormal L

As we take

f thousands on the LCD panel, the more accurate your LCD, the more

accurately you can judge your shot!

hotos in millions of pixels, but only see them in hundreds

CYBER-SHOT Why More MegaPixels?

Having more MegaPixels increases the amount of detail that is captured. As a result more colour

nformation is recorded which improves colour accuracy and tonal gradation

Crop and Enlarge retaining Photo Quality

f you’d like to reframe your shot, crop and print out only part of your image or enlarge it at

otographic quality, it is important to have enough pixels to do this. More pixels allow this without

acrificing picture quality

lear Photo LCD Plus

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CYBER-SHOT Super Steady Shot

Selected Cyber-shot cameras include a Super SteadyShot lens shi

t technology to stabilise your shot, keeping your

mages sharp and clear. Blurred images, which are most

apparent when using your camera indoors, in tricky

hting situations or when using the extreme end of your

oom are virtually eliminated with SuperSteady Shot.

MegaPixel or

mage retained after zooming and cropping

part o

the pictur

uper Steady Shot OFF

ow MegaPixel or

image after zooming and cropping part o

the picture

e: Lower qualit

uper Steady Shot ON

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CYBER-SHOT Real Imaging Processor – RIMP

ony’s exclusive image processing system intelligently enhances your shootin

experience in three important ways

High Speed Performance

Lightning fast start-up times, high speed image display, faster

urst shooting and shorter shutter lag times mean the camera

s ready to go when you are.

Long Battery Life

educes power consumption for longer shooting and viewing

time. Use your camera for longer

Real Imaging Processor chi

DIGITAL IMAGING

Great Picture Quality

y digitally processing images, the Real Imaging Processor cuts own on image noise, resulting in sharper, smoother and more etailed pictures

CYBER-SHOT High ISO Sensitivity

Low light conditions, such as when taking

ictures indoors – often require slower shutter

eeds for the correct exposure. This often

esults in blurry photos caused by movement of

e camera or the subject w open. That’s why Sony’s new Cyber-shot ran use highly sensitive

hich allows faster shutter speeds to be used which greatly reduces the

ikelihood of blurry photos. Combine this with our state-of-the-art Clear Raw

oise Reduction which combats noise and you have an Anti-Blur system that

educes the occurrence of blurry photos, improves the overall brightness and

increases the effective range of the flash

e the shutter is

D’s (High ISO sensitivity)

Low I

igh ISO reduces motion blur

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Low IS

igh ISO increases flash rang

CYBER-SHOT Histogram

Histogram helps you determine whether your photo is correctly exposed, even when your LCD is in extreme sunlight, by reading the amount of light being

eceived by the camera, and converting this information into a graph. To achieve the best exposure, aim to have an even spread throughout the light range,

ith both highlights and dark areas represented. No more guesswork

Number of pixels

mal

Brightness

nder exposure

orrect exposure

ver exposur

CYBER-SHOT MPEG Movie VX (Standard/Fine)

gy g

dibl

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ill b

howing wh

ll Cyber-shot models can record continuous MPEG movies with sound

up to the capacity of your Memory Stick. Quality settings can be selected

o suit different applications, from video for email to high-resolution, 30 rames per second, high-quality movies that will playback on a standard

V at full screen in near TV quality.

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PEG Movie VX (Standard) 16.6 frames per second at 640 x 480 image size

PEG Movie VX (Fine) 30 frames per second (requires Memory Stick PRO Media) at 640 x 480 image siz

CYBER-SHOT Touchscreen

The Cyber-shot N2 and T50 feature touch-screen operation, which allows an

asy interface with the camera’s menu system. Just like on Sony Handycams, this touch-screen technolo and settings can easily be adjusted by touching pictures and words on the

D screen

yber-shot models with touch-screen also feature a ‘Free Spot AF’ function, which allows you to You can also playback / stop / forward / rewind movies easily by tracin the screen when playing back.

Finally touch-screen Cyber-shot models include the ‘Paint’ feature, which allows you to draw, write and trace onto your images using the supplied sty

us. It lets you get even more creative with your shots.

Take a photo of someone famous and have them autograph the photo on

e camera.

reatly simplifies operation. Camera functions

ocus on any object simply by touching it on the screen.

CYBER-SHOT GPS Unit

s incre

nd see your pictures. Simply by taking along the GPSCS1 with you

hen you are out taking pictures on your compatible Cyber-shot, Alpha or

andycam you w

satellite picture from Google Earth. By using the GPS Satellite navigation network to track your move from place to place taking pictures on your camera. You then simply download your

nd let the software synchronise these files. Using the date and time that the picture was taken the exact location of the picture is determined. This position

s then displayed on either a street directory map or a satellite photograph or

combination of both. This is a must have accessory for travelling.

Note: The GPSCS1 works anywhere in the world so you can use it on your overseas holiday etc. and is

ompatible with all current Cyber-shot and Sony DSLR cameras

e new Accessory w

hotos and also the GPS location data file from the GPSCS1

e the way you organise, remember

e able to see exactly where the photo was taken using

osition the GPSCS1 records your movements as you

ybrid image of satellite photo and map

ere the photo was taken

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ter

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Polarisation Filter

polarisation filter can reduce reflections from glass and water surfaces. It can also increase the contrast of lue sky or reduce colour overlap by cutting reflections when shooting under bright sunlight.

ithout polarisation filter With the polarisation filte

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ND Filter

n extremely bright light your pictures may still be overexposed. Use a Neutral Density (ND) Filter to reduce the brightness level

ithout an ND filterWi

h an ND fil

Tele-conversion Lens

tele-conversion lens lets you zoom in close to your subject. This is useful for taking photos of concerts or

porting events. It’s also good for filming people or animals in a natural settin

rdinary lens With a 1.7x len

With a 2.0x lens With a 2.6x lens

Wide-conversion Lens

wide conversion lens allows you to fit more into your shot such as when you want to include more people

in the shot or get more of the background landscape captured.

rdinary lens

th a wide conversion len

rdinary len

Close-Up Lens

ll Cyber-shot camera models come equipped with macro mode for subjects close up. But there are limits

o the capabilities of extreme close-up shooting. Using a close-up lens you can be further away from your

ubject, getting up close without casting any shadows. Zooming is also possible with the close-up lens, an

mposs

ty with macro mode. Your pictures turn out exactly how you imagine

ith a 0.7x len

With a 0.6x lens

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ithout the Close-up len

With the Close-up lens

Sony

Handy

DVD

HANDYCAM Which Format Should I Choose?

ding

DVD. Thi

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DVD pl

y).

Handycam offers excellent versatility for various applications. The following is a good rule of thumb for which format suits what application and user

High Definition

or those seeking the best possible picture uality available in consumer camcorders.

ony 1080i onto MiniDV Ta archival media while offering wide compatibility with video editing so For those who want to record Hi

nto HDD or DVD media with random chapter

access

nprecedented 1080i picture quality usin the new H.264 Codec.

Handycams record High Definition in

’s new

dia forma

e which is an affordable

tware.

VCH

h Definition

cams deliver

Digital Versatile Disc

or those seeking the ultimate in convenience and compatibility – instant DVDs without the need

or a computer or editing.

DVD Handycam can straight from the Handycam, complete with

hapters, however editing can also be done in

amera or on the PC if desired

edia forma Sony offers Multi Format Recording on DVD-R/-RW/+RW for all DVD Handycam

roduce a finished DVD

HDD

or those seeking longer recording times and

fast transferring to computer for editing or

urning to

The HDD the ability for high speed transfers of your footage

o a computer.

dia forma

ormat offers huge recording times and

MiniDV

or those seeking to edit their movies on

a com

uter

Most consumer editing applications are built around the MiniDV

lexibility if the user expects to be editing on

a computer

dia forma

ormat. This allows for full

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HANDYCAM DVD Benefits

Instant Review

ith DVD Handycam you can play back your footage on your DVD player without havin your recor

ack your memories as you can instantly see and access your desired shots. our chapters appear as visual thumbnails both in your camera and on your

DVD player*. So, like a Hollywood DVD, you can easily navigate through the

hapters for simple playback

to transfer your video to a computer first! Every time you start

a chapter is created on your

s makes it easy to play

Easy Editing

o computer required. If you like to edit your home video recordings, you can

o this directly in the camera with mode. You can delete unwanted footage, divide shots and create a ‘favourites’ playlist where you can arrange the order o prefer to edit on your computer, the choice is yours

ycam using –RW media in

the chapters. However, if you

Share your special moments

Handycam discs w

rives. Share your DVDs with friends and family instantly without having to spend countless hours trans

When disc is finalised (DVD-RW in video mode onl

ay back in most

erring and editing your footage

ayers and computer

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high

High

HDV

DVD. H

high

HANDYCAM DVD Formats

ony DVD Handycams offer you a wide choice of formats. Choose from DVD-R, DVD-RW or DVD+RW epending on which format best suits your needs. Enjoy the flexibility of recording up to 120 minutes

LP mode) on a double-sided disc or up to 60 minutes (LP mode) on a single-sided disc

8cm DVD-R (1.4GB/2.8GB)

reates a DVD menu and is

esigned for single use. Perfect for

pecial events, as its write-once

nly capa your footage cannot be accidentall

DIGITAL IMAGING

HANDYCAM HDV (High-Definition Video)

ony HDV Handycams capture video at 1080i

i = interlaced) lines of resolution. This is the

ame resolution as the

Definition (HD) di

ith the rapid adoption of HD digital TV, it’s

nly natural that we want to capture our most

prec

ous memories in the same HD quality.

he additional detail and clarity that HDV

1080i produces is simply amazin

ty ensures that

erased.

est quality

ital broadcasts in Australia.

8cm DVD-RW (1.4GB/2.8GB)

or convenience, MiniDV tapes while still maintaining the same recordin

times as the MiniDV format. This is chieved by using MPEG-2 compression – the ame compression technology used for HD digital

roadcasts and sed to produce exceptional quality, for example,

typical Hollywood DVD uses approximately

6Mb

s while HDV records at 25Mb/s.

HANDYCAM AVCHD

VCHD is a new Camcorder format developed specifically to deliver pristine Hi non-linear media such as DVD and HDD. AV H.264 Advanced Video Codec which is extremel enabling incredibly sharp high resolution images at very low data

ates. With widely pledged support from other major consumer

lectronics Brands and Software Companies the AVCHD format

ill undoubtedly become an important key technology

h Definition Video onto one of the new generation of

HD utilizes the

efficient thus

n-camera editing when recordin in VR mode. Creates a DVD menu when recording in video mode. Rewriteable u

to 1

times

records onto standar

owever a

er bit rate is

8cm DVD+RW (1.4GB/2.8GB)

ayback instantly with no

need

o finalise the disc. A DVD menu is created upon finalising. Rewriteable u

to 1

times

High Definition AVCHD DVD discs such as those created in the new HDRUX1 Handycam can be played in supporting Blu-ray players includin

PLAYSTATION®3, a suitable DVD equipped PC with the

upplied AVCHD player software installed or in the camera itself

sing HDMI or component connections to the TV.

dditionally, Standard Definition recording can be selected allowing

or the creation of standard DVD discs for playback in DVD players.

HANDYCAM Touch Screen

ll Sony Handycams (except HDRFX1 and HDRFX7 easy on-screen menu navigation. Reliable, accurate, and desi

Handycam and

exceptional image control and flexibility to

feature an LCD Touch Screen for

ned specifically to

thstand regular usage.

ony’s Touch Screen system does away

ith confusing buttons and dials on your

rovides an intuitive way to

your camera.

dditionally, the Spot Focus and Spot Metering

unctions, exclusive to Touch Screen, add

our videos, even with entry-level models.

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For HDRUX1 that records to DVD media a new double layer 8cm DVD Disc (DVD+R DL) has been developed which virtually doubles

e available recording time

ot focus on foregroun

ot focus allows you to focus simply just by touching the LCD scree

ot focus on backgroun

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HANDYCAM Smooth Slow Record

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Smooth Slow Record allows you to record fast action scenes and play them back smoothly in slow motion. It can be used to analyze a golf swing or tennis stroke. Three seconds of footage is recorded at a Hi

her (100fps) frame rate and then played back over 12 seconds at normal speed (25fps). The net result is that the motion is slowed down to quarter speed without any o would usually occur. You can even decide to record the that

ou never miss that ‘one off’ event.

seconds of footage after it has occurred so

the jerkiness that

HANDYCAM Dual Record

DIGITAL IMAGING

This Function allows simultaneous recording of still pictures while recording video. This means that if you are shooting video

ootage you can take a high resolution still image at the same

me without interrupting your video recording. Dual Recordin is made possible due to the inherent characteristics of CMOS sensors coupled with a newly developed advanced imaging processor w

can handle the

er data rates involved.

till image

ure

cap

ideo record utton

HANDYCAM HDD Smart Protection System

All Sony HDD Handycams have a unique HDD protection system to protect the Hard Drive and prevent data loss. A mechanically-floating

ars and a 3G Gravity Sensor detects a fall or bump taking place and removes the HDD write head

rom the platter to stop any physical contact that may occur. Finally, a Video Stream Buffer enables video to continue recordin the video in

eased and the HDD has returned to normal operation

ormation is stored in buffer memory and is written to the disc once the fall or bump has

even during a fall or bump. While the HDD head is removed from writing,

hock Absorber is built in to protect the HDD from physical

hile recording video a high res still

mage can be recorde

amera shows

floating mechanical

sorbe

hock Absorbe

HANDYCAM One Touch DVD Burn

Transferring video footage from your HDD

andycam onto

asier. Simply Connect the HDD Handycam

to your com

able and then simply push the DVD Burn

utton. The camera and software does the rest. Foota to your computer at extremely fast speeds (up to 15x Real Time DVD from that foota that can fit on one disc, then as man nee

uter* with the supplied USB2.0

e is downloaded from the HDD Handycam

are created.

scs has never been

and the software then creates a

e. If there is more footage

discs as

omplimentary to this is the Easy PC Backu

eature which intelligently downloads and stores

on your computers HDD only video footage that

ou have not already downloaded. For example, if ou have already downloaded 5 hours of footage

from last week

andycam) and then you record an extra 1 hour

of footage today, then the easy P

ont re-download those original 5 hours again ut w hour of recording you have done.

and not deleted it off your HDD

only download the new

backup feature

* Computer must be equipped

h a DVD Burne

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HANDYCAM Easy Button

ometimes using the many menu functions and features of your Handycam can be confusing, especially if you’re new to digital video cameras. With the touch o

a button, you can turn your Handycam into Easy Mode. The letters on the

creen double in size, making the on-screen display easier to see and the advance

menu system is replaced with basic functions so that all you need to do is record!

his is great for families with different experience levels – anyone can use a

ony Handycam!

DIGITAL IMAGING

HANDYCAM CMOS Sensor

MOS (complimentary metal oxide semiconductor) sensors are used in place of he CCD (charge coupled device) in some models, and have unique properties hat enable high picture quality, precise colour reproduction and finer tonal

gradation. Fast transfer, increased sensitivity to light, lower power consumption as well as a wide dynamic ran

MOS technology

e and smear-free images are key advantages of

Wide dynamic range

Smear-free imaging

o vertical line smearing (CM

Without CMOS technology

HANDYCAM Widescreen

he Sony Handycam range is taking advantage of the growing

opularity of widescreen TVs. Most Handycams include a Wide

elect feature that let you switch between 16:9 (wide) and 4:3 ecordings with the touch of a button, and include widescreen LCD

creens that allow accurate full-screen review of 16:9 footage.

Handycams with a 1 Megapixel in widescreen, your s

ot.

h-quality widescreen recordings are ideal for playback on

idescreen TVs

iving you a wider angle of view to fit more into

ensor or greater record footage

igh Quality

6:9 view

tandard 4:

ith CMOS Technology (CMOS)

roved tonal gradations gives

–

r renditions of shadow

Without CMOS technology

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600

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HANDYCAM LCD Zoom / Record

Zoom and Record on your LCD Frame

Did you know that you can zoom in/out as well as stop and start your recordin Handycam high angles as you don’t need to struggle with buttons that can sometimes the LCD frame you also help to stabilise your camera, makin video recordings smooth and steady

s using buttons located on the LCD frame of your

This is especially useful when you shoot from low or

eel awkward to use. By using the buttons located on

your

HANDYCAM Instant Surround-Sound Movies

elected DVD, HDD and Hi Definition

andycams can record Dolby

udio instantly within the camera, with no

need for a computer, additional microphone

microphone captures stereo sound from the front and the rear, and

ncodes it within the camera to Dolby Digital 5.1ch audio. It records the ambience o a more lifelike sound to home movies

Additionally, any narration from the camera operator comes from

ehind the scene, where it should be – not drowning out the action in

ront

the environment and gives

r encoding. The 4 Ch surround-sound

The in-built surround-sound microphon

onvenient zoom and record

buttons on the L

ent access

conven

D frame for

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The camera also includes a surround-sound monitor, so audio

irection and registration can be identified visually.

HANDYCAM Bluetooth Remote Mic

his new optional

crophone accessory

for Handycam models

ith an Active

nterface Shoe* allows

istance wireless sound recording from your sub

ect. With a range of up to 30 meters you an now record dialogue and sound that would therwise be too quiet or completely unheard.

The microphone (attached to your sub supplied neck strap, armband or clip the si

nal to the receiver (attached to the active interface shoe on the Handycam) usin Bluetooth technology. The excellent sound quality and lon

range capabilities is due to the use of an Advanced Audio Distribution Profile well as signal hopping 1 avoid in

Except DCRDVD803

erence.

for high quality long

ect by a

transmits

A2DP) as

times a second to

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Also available as Body only (DLSRA100B) $1499.00 *

Also available as Twin Lens Kit (DSLRA100WB) $1999.00 * :

(SAL1870),

10.2MP DIGITAL SLR A100 SINGLE LENS KIT

$1749.00

uper SteadyShot Inside for in-body image stabilisatio

ual Anti-Dust System with Anti-Static Coating and Anti-Dust Vibration Mechanis

0.8 Mega Pixel APS-C Sensor (10.2 Mega Pixel effective ontinuous Shooting at 3 frames per second and unlimited JPEG Capture†

✔ Long Life Battery Stamina (approx. 750 shots

ionz Engine for powerful image processing

8-70mm DT¤ Zoom Len

FEATURE

10.8 Mega Pixel APS-C sized CCD (10.

Mega Pixel effective)

•

ony and Konica Minolta DYNAX /

DIGITAL SLR

AXXUM Lens Compatibilit

• Super SteadyShot Inside for In-Body

mage sta

• Dual Anti-Dust System with

nti-Static Coating and Anti-Dust

• Unlimited Continuous Shootin

• Bionz Engine for powerful image

rocessin

• D-Range Optimizer for exposure analysis

nd correctio

Eye-Start Auto Focu

• Scene Selector (Portrait, Landscape,

Night Portrait

2.5" Clear Photo LCD Plu

• Long-Life Battery Stamina (approx.

50 shots by CIPA measurement) uilt-in Flash (GN12 – in metres

t ISO100

8-70mm DT¤ Lens (SAL1870

IMAGE CAPTURE

Sensor 23.6 x 15.8mm (APS-C size)

•

nterlace scan CCD with primary colour No. of pixels: Effective: 10. ISO Sensitivity: Auto, 100, 200, 400,

• 800

SUPER STEADYSHOT

System : CCD-shift mechanis

ompensation : Approx. 2EV – 3.5EV ecrease in critical shutter speed (varies ccording to conditions and lens used

DISPLAY

lus TFT display

ixels : 230,00

• Slideshow playbac Enlarged zoomed view : Large (12x),

•

VIEWFINDER

ype : Fixed eye-level (Roof Mirror

•

entaprism ield of view 95

•

t infinit

•

emovable Eyepiece cup

POWER

attery performance : 750 shots

ecorded (approx. CIPA measurement)

ower Display : 5 level bar grap

•

SHOOTING

ontinuous shooting rate (depending

•

n media write speed and capacity) :

Up to 3 frames per secon

ontinuous shooting limit (depending

•

n media write speed and capacity):

JPEG : unlimited, RAW : 6 frames,

AW+JPEG 3 frame

Self-timer : 10 sec., 2 sec

olour Mode : Standard, Vivid, Portrait,

•

andscape, Evening, ortrait, Monochrome, Adobe RGB

one matchin

RECORDING

ile Formats: JPEG, RAW, RAW+JPE

Number of recorded pixels: L (10MP):

• 3,872 x 2,592; M (5.6MP): 2,896 x

olour modes: sRGB, Adobe RG

•

zation

on mechanis

acro, Sports, Evening, Night View,

IFICATION

ilter

1600, Lo 80, Hi 200

D Display : 2.5” Clear Photo LCD

edium (9x), Small (6x

agnification 0.83x (with 50mm lens

iopter control : -2.5 – +1.

epth of Field Previe

936; S (2.5MP): 1,920 x 1,28

ross: 10.8 Mega Pixels;

Mega Pixels

t ,

•

Image quality modes:

AW, RAW+JPE

-Range Optimiser: Advanced /

tandard / Off

ecording Media : Memory Stick Duo,

emory Stick PRO Duo (Memory Stick

uo adaptor for Compact Flash slot supplied), I and II

BUILT-IN FLASH

com Guide no. GN 12 (in meters at ISO 100

• (1/3 EV increments)

WHITE BALANCE

Settings : Automatic, Preset (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten light,

emperature setting in 100°K steps

(2500 – 9900°K) with 19-step Magenta

AUTO FOCUS SYSTEM

Selection

Sensitivity range: EV0 – EV18, I

AUTO EXPOSURE SYSTEM

Exposure modes : Program AE (Auto-

A-Mode), Shutter-Priority AE (S-Mode),

• (40- se metering, center-weighted metering, spot meterin

(EV4 – EV20 with spot metering), ISO 100 equivalent with F1.4 len Exposure compensation:

• +

SHUTTER

Speed range : 1/4000 sec. to

sec. with Super SteadyShot on

CONNECTIVITY

mass storage mode / PTP mode

XP Professional, Macintosh Mac OS X

v.10.1.3 and later

•

GENERAL

III, PictBridge

Weight Approx. 545g (not includin battery or accessories)

ompact Flash (Type

, Microdriv

lash modes : Automatic, Fill flash,

ed-eye reduction pre-flash, Rear Sync lash, Wireless*, High-speed sync*, low sync (with AE lock on) *Requires

atible external flas

lash compensation : +/- 2EV

luorescent light, Flash), manual colour

reen compensation, Custom se

ocus modes : Auto Focus (AF Automatic

One-Shot AF, Continuous AF

irect Manual Focus), Manual Focus ocus area selection: Wide Area, 9-Point ocus Area Selection, Spot AF Area ye-start AF Detectio

100 equivalen

F illuminator via inbuilt flas

ode / P-Mode), Aperture-Priority AE anual (M-Mode

cene selector : Portrait, Landscape,

acro, Sports, Evening, Night,

ight Portrait

etering type : Direct TTL metering

ment honeycomb-pattern

etering range : EV1 – EV20

- 2EV (1/3 EV increments

E lock

0 sec., bulb lash sync speed : 1/160 sec. (1/125

Interface : USB 2.0 Hi-Speed

ompatible : OS Microsoft Windows Me

000 Professional / XP Home Edition

ideo output : NTSC / PAL selectabl rinting : Exif Print, Print Image Matchin

imensions (WxHxDmm) Approx.

.1 x 94.7 x 71.

tandard, Fine,

UPPLIED ACCESSORIES

18-70mm DT Lens (SAL1870 Battery Charger BC-VM10

o Lithium Battery NPFM55H

houlder strap with eyepiece cap

nd Remote Commander cli MS Duo Adapter for CF Slot Body ca

ccessory shoe ca Video Cable USB

able

e Data Converter SR Ver.1.1 /

Ima

icture Motion Browser Ver.1.1

Dependent on memory card write speed and capacit

¤ DT Lenses can onl

be used on APS format DSLR Camera

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