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The Sony Alpha A350 DSLR is a new high-quality camera with Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization. The Alpha A350 has incredible 14.2 MP for ultra-high-resolution detail and high sensitivity with noise reduction. Sony is bringing live-view shooting to its digital SLR camera line with the 14.2-megapixel Alpha A350 DSLR camera. The new Sony A350 features new technologies that make picture taking faster, easier, and more familiar for first-time DSLR users. The Alpha 350 offers Sony’s new “Quick AF Live View” technology so you can frame photos on the camera’s LCD without sacrificing auto-focusing speed common to other live-view systems. Sony’s innovative Pentamirror Tilt mechanism directs light to a dedicated live view image sensor, enabling fast and responsive TTL phase-detection auto-focusing, even during live view. Eliminating the focus delay of other systems, the new Sony A350 is equally responsive whether using live view or optical viewfinder. Sony A350 - Clear Photo LCD screen With its two sensor design, Quick AF Live View can even continuously focus-track the subject and provide live view during burst shooting, helping you capture that special moment. Taking further advantage of Quick AF Live View is the models’ variable angle 2.7-inch Clear Photo LCD screen. This makes it easy to frame scenes from high or low positions difficult to reach when using an eye-level viewfinder. With Live View and an adjustable LCD, the Sony Alpha A350 camera does not need to be in front of the user’s face, allowing parents, for example, to maintain eye-contact when photographing their children. “Mainstream users stepping up to DSLRs are looking for a similar experience to their point and shoot cameras, but without compromise in speed or performance” said Phil Lubell, director of marketing for digital cameras at Sony Electronics. “Quick AF Live View gives the new Sony A350 model a familiar shooting style without compromising speed – ideal for the growing market of first-time SLR users.” Sony Alpha 350 - Exceptional image quality The Sony Alpha 350 produces images with fine detail, rich tonality and vibrant color due to their APS-C CCD image sensors and BIONZ processing engine. To aid shooting in low light, Super SteadyShot image stabilization enables shutter speeds 2.5 to 3.5 steps slower than otherwise possible, with every compatible Minolta Maxxum and Sony α (Alpha) lens (sold separately) attached to the camera. High sensitivity operation at ISO 1600 and 3200 and very low noise are made possible by the user-selectable high-ISO noise reduction features. Sony’s D-Range Optimizer delivers suitable tonality and exposures with rich shadow and highlight detail, even under high contrast situations. Sony A350 digital SLR - InfoLithium battery The DSLR-A350 model can shoot up to two-and-a-half continuous frames per second, when using the optical viewfinder. The Sony A350 is powered by the Bionz processing engine and supplied InfoLithium battery for fast start-up times, quick response and long battery life – up to 730 shots per full charge when using the optical viewfinder and up to 410 shots per full charge in live-view mode. The Sony Alpha 350 features a lighter, slimmer body for easy handling; an improved user interface; an automatic pop-up flash; a comfortable camera grip with an easily accessible mode dial; an anti-dust system to keep the CCD image sensor clean for spot-free pictures; and JPEG and RAW file format support. The Sony A350 further features a slot for CompactFlash Type I/II media cards. Sony Alpha DLSR-A350 - Accessories An adaptor for Memory Stick Duo media cards is also available for the Sony A350 camera and sold separately. The new DSLR-A350 camera is compatible with a range of accessories, including the ergonomic Sony VG-B30AM vertical grip. Also available as an option is the new Sony HVL-F42AM flash unit. It offers advanced features such as automatic white balance adjustment with color temperature information, adjustable bounce angles, ADI metering and wireless remote operation to suit the needs of most photographers. Alpha A350 details: Imaging Device: 14.2 (effective) APS CCD Sensor; 23.6 x 15.8 mm; RGB primary color filter Megapixels: 14.2MP Bionz Engine: Yes (LSI with Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO/DRO+)) LCD: Tiltable 2.7" TFT (230k pixels) LCD with Clear Photo design Microphone: n/a Viewfinder: Optical: TTL, 0.74x magification with 50mm lens at infinity; 95% coverage 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) Burst Mode: Max 2.5 fps with viewfinder. 2 fps in live view mode. Burst Mode 2: Shooting Capacity: JPEG (L size, Fine): Until memory card is full. RAW: 4 frames. RAW + JPEG: 3 frames. Colour 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) Red Eye Reduction: Yes: On/ Off Movie Mode(s): n/a AF Illuminator Light: Yes, On/Off Select Multi-Pattern Measuring: 40 Segment, Center Weighted, Spot Clear RAW NR: n/a Histogram Display: Yes - RGB, playback only Output(s) Video: Yes, NTSC/PAL Selectable USB Port(s): Yes, Supports USB 2.0 Hi-speed
Flash Mode(s): Built-in Auto Pop-up: Auto, Fill-flash, Rear flash sync, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Wireless off camera flash (with Flash HVL-F56AM, F42AM) Flash Effective Range: GN12 at ISO 100 (39 feet/ 12 meters) Shutter Speed: 30 ~ 1/4000 sec 52 step, Bulb Exposure: Manual Exposure: Yes, w/EV indicator
Exposure 2: Manual Exposure: Yes; Aperture/Shutter Priority, Manual
Exposure 3: Program Shift: Yes, Command Dial
Exposure Compensation: ±2.0 EV, 1/3 EV Steps ISO: Auto/100/200/400/800/1600/3200
Lens Type: Interchangeable A mount Focus: Auto Focus: TTL Phase Detection
Focus 2 Multi-point: 9 Area, 8 Line, 1 Cross Sensor
Focus 3 Auto Focus Mode: Yes
Focus 4 Adjustable Spot AF: Selectable Sensor
Focus 5 Visual Focus Confirm: Direct via Spherical Acute Matte Screen Battery Type: NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable battery Battery Capacity: 7.2V, 1600 mAh; CIPA standard: approx. 730 pictures Weight (approx.): 1 lb., 4.5 oz (582 g) body, not including battery, lens and media Dimensions (approx.): (WxHxD) 5 1/4" x 4" x 3" (130.8 x 98.5 x 74.7 mm)
