Sony alpha 300 specifications APS-C type 23.6 x 15.8mm, with RGB primary color filters, Modes

Main specifications of		300
System
Camera type	Digital SLR camera with built-in flash and interchangeable lenses
Lens compatibility	Sony lenses, Minolta and Konica Minolta AF lenses
Image Sensor	APS-C type (23.6 x 15.8mm), with RGB primary color filters
Sensor type
Effective pixels	Approx. 10.2 megapixels
Total pixels	Approx. 10.8 megapixels
Anti-Dust system	Charge protection coating on low pass filter
	and image-sensor shift mechanism
ISO sensitivity range	AUTO, 100 to 3200 (in 1-stop increments, Recommended Exposure Index)
A/D conversion	12 bits
Recording	JPEG (DCF2.0 and Exif 2.21 compliant, DPOF supported),
Recording format
	RAW (Sony ARW 2.0 format), RAW + JPEG
	<Aspect ratio 3:2>
Image size	L size: 3872 x 2592 (10M), M size: 2896 x 1936 (5.6M), S size: 1920 x1280 (2.5M)
	<Aspect ratio 16:9>
	L size: 3872 x 2176 (8.4M), M size: 2896 x 1632 (4.7M), S size: 1920 x 1088 (2.1M)
Image quality modes	RAW, RAW + JPEG, Fine, Standard
	CompactFlash (Type I,Type II), Microdrive
Media	*Separately sold "Memory Stick Duo Adapter for CompactFlash Slot
	AD-MSCF1" is necessary to use Memory Stick Duo / Memory Stick PRO Duo /
	Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
Noise reduction	Long exposure NR: On/Off selectable, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 sec.
	High ISO NR: On/Off selectable, available at ISO 1600 or higher
Color space	sRGB, Adobe RGB
Other features	Creative Style, D-Range Optimizer (Off, Standard, Advanced)
White Balance	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy,Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash
Modes
	Color Temperature / Color filter, Custom
Bracketing	3 exposures, H/L level selectable
Focus Control
Type	TTL phase detection system
Sensor	CCD line sensors
No. of focus point	9 points
Sensitivity range	EV 0 - 18 (at ISO 100)
Modes	AF/MF selectable. AF modes: Single-shot AF, Automatic AF, Continuous AF
Focus area	Wide, Spot, Local (9 local areas selectable)
Other features	Predictive control, Focus lock, Eye-start AF,
	AF illuminator (Built-in flash, Range: approx. 1-5m)
Exposure Control
	Type:TTL metering
Metering	Sensor: 40-segment honeycomb-pattern SPC
	Sensitivity range: EV 2 - 20 (EV 4 - 20 in spot metering mode), (at ISO 100 with F1.4 lens)
	Modes: Multi segment, Center weighted, Spot
	Modes: Program AE (AUTO,AUTO - Flash Off, P), Aperture priority, Shutter priority, Manual,
Exposure	Scene selection (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Sunset, Night portrait / Night view)
	Exposure compensation: +/-2 EV (in 0.3-stop increments)
	Bracketing: 3 continuous or single exposures selectable,in 0.3 or 0.7-stop increments
Viewfinder
Type	Fixed eye-level, penta-Dach-mirror
Coverage	95%
Magnification	0.74 x (with 50mm lens at infinity, -1m-1)
Diopter adjustment	-3.0 to +1.0 m-1
Eye point	Approx. 20.8 mm from the eyepiece lens, approx.16.7 mm from the eyepiece frame
Screen	Spherical Acute Matte
LCD Monitor
Type	2.7-inch type,TFT
Total number of dots	230,400 dots
Coverage	100%
Brightness adjustment	Selectable in 5 steps

Live View
Type	Pentamirror tilt system
Image sensor	Dedicated to live view
Metering	1200-zone evaluative
Sensitivity	EV 2 - 17 (in all metering modes, at ISO 100 with F1.4 lens)
Coverage	90%
Smart Teleconverter	1.4x or 2x selectable
function
Other functions	Histogram display, real-time image-adjustment display (exposure compensation,
	white balance, sunset / B&W in Creative Style)
Shutter
Type	Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type
Speed range	1/4000 to 30 sec., Bulb
Flash sync speed	1/160 sec.
Super SteadyShot ® (Image Stabilization)
Type	Image-sensor shift mechanism
Indication	Super SteadyShot scale and Camera-shake warning in the viewfinder
Compensation effect	Equivalent to approx. 2.5 to 3.5 steps in shutter speeds
	(varies according to shooting conditions and lens used)
Built-in Flash
Pop-up	Auto
Guide number	12 (in meters at ISO 100)
Flash coverage	18 mm (focal length printed on the lens body)
Control	ADI, Pre-flash TTL
Flash compensation	+/- 2 EV (in 0.3-stop increments)
Modes	Auto (Flash-off), Auto, Fill-flash, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Slow sync,
	High speed sync, Wireless
Flash bracketing	3 exposures (in 0.3/0.7-stop increments)
Recycling time	Approx. 4 sec.
Drive	Single, Continuous, Self-timer (10 sec. / 2 sec. delay selectable)
Modes

Continuous shooting speed Max. 3 fps (approx.) with viewfinder, max. 2 fps (approx.) in live view mode

No. of frames recordable JPEG (L size, Fine): Until memory card is full, RAW: 6 frames, RAW+JPEG: 3 frames Playback

	Single (with or without shooting information, with 4 previous / following images,
Modes	RGB histogram & highlight / shadow warning), 4 / 9 / 25-frame index view,
	enlarged display mode (max. zoom - L size: 12x, M size: 9.1x, S size: 6.1x),
Interface	Image orientation, Slideshow
PC interface	USB2.0 Hi-Speed (mass storage, PTP)
Video output	NTSC / PAL selectable
Supported OS Environments
Windows	Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional / XP Home Edition / XP Professional / Vista
	Home Basic / Vista Home Premium / Vista Ultimate / Vista Business / Vista Enterprise
Macintosh	Mac OS X (v. 10.13 or later)
Print
Compatible standards	Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, PictBridge
Power	One Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-FM500H
Power source
	* NP-FM55H for DSLR-A100 is not usable.
Battery performance	Approx. 730 shots with viewfinder, approx. 410 shots in live view mode
	* Both measured using CIPA standard
External power source	AC Adapter / Charger AC-VQ900AM (optional)
Others
Dimension (WxHxD)	Approx. 130.8 x 98.5 x 74.7 mm (5-1/4 x 4 x 3 in.) (excl. protrusions)
Weight	Approx. 582 g (1 lb 4.5 oz) (w/o battery, memory card, accessories)
Operating temperature	0 - 40 degrees C (32- 104 degrees F)

Specifications are based on the information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice.

Digital SLR Camera

Number of recordable frames based on compression, image quality and size

Image size: L			CompactFlash Card（3:2 = 10 MB / 16:9 = 8.4 MB)
	512MB		1GB		2GB		4GB		8GB
Standard	166	/ 188	325	/ 370	653	/ 741	1307	/ 1484	2606	/ 2960
Fine	123	/ 141	241	/ 277	484	/ 556	969	/ 1115	1933	/ 2223
RAW + JPEG	24	/ 26	48	/ 51	98	/ 104	198	/ 210	397	/ 421
RAW	31 / 31		61	/ 61	124	/ 124	250	/ 250	500	/ 500
Image size: M			CompactFlash		Card（3:2 = 5.6 MB /		16:9 = 4.7 MB)
	512MB		1GB		2GB		4GB		8GB
Standard	240	/ 267	471	/ 523	945 / 1049		1891 / 2099		3771 / 4185
Fine	185	/ 208	363	/ 409	727/ 819		1456 / 1641		2903 / 3271
Image size: S			CompactFlash		Card（3:2 = 2.5 MB /		16:9 = 2.1 MB)
	512MB		1GB		2GB		4GB		8GB
Standard	329	/ 355	644	/ 696	1291	/ 1395	2584	/ 2791	5150 / 5564
Fine	268	/ 294	526	/ 577	1053 / 1155		2109	/ 2313	4203	/ 4610
Image size: M			CompactFlash Card（3:2 / 16:9 )
Smart Teleconverter at 1.4x	512MB		1GB		2GB		4GB		8GB
Standard	240	/ 267	471	/ 523	945 / 1049		1891 / 2099		3771 / 4185
Fine	185	/ 208	363	/ 409	727 / 819		1456 / 1641		2903 / 3271
Image size: S			CompactFlash		Card（3:2 / 16:9 )
Smart Teleconverter at 2x	512MB		1GB		2GB		4GB		8GB
Standard	329	/ 355	644	/ 696	1291 / 1395		2584	/ 2791	5150 / 5564
Fine	268	/ 294	526 / 577		1053	/ 1155	2109	/ 2313	4203	/ 4610

•Numeric figures show the number of frame recordable with 3:2 / 16:9 aspect ratio.

•Optional "Memory Stick Duo Adapter for CompactFlash Slot AD-MSCF1" is necessary for use with Memory Stick Duo.

•Number of recordable frames may vary depending on the subjects and other shooting conditions.

Image size: L		Memory Stick Duo（3:2 = 10 MB / 16:9 = 8.4 MB)
	512MB	1GB		2GB	4GB	8GB
Standard	154 / 175	316 / 359		649 / 737	1283 / 1457	2575 / 2924
Fine	114 / 131	234 / 269		481 / 553	952 / 1094	1910 / 2196
RAW + JPEG	22 / 24	47	/ 50	145 / 104	146 / 206	392 / 416
RAW	28 / 28	60	/ 60	124 / 124	246 / 246	494 / 494
Image size: M		Memory Stick		Duo（3:2 = 5.6 MB / 16:9 = 4.7 MB)
	512MB	1GB		2GB	4GB	8GB
Standard	223 / 248	457	/ 508	939 / 1042	1857 / 2061	3726 / 4135
Fine	172 / 194	352	/ 397	723 / 814	1430 / 1611	2869 / 3232
Image size: S		Memory Stick Duo（3:2 = 2.5 MB / 16:9 = 2.1 MB)
	512MB	1GB		2GB	4GB	8GB
Standard	306 / 330	625	/ 675	1283 / 1386	2537/ 2740	5089 / 5498
Fine	249 / 273	510	/ 559	1047 / 1148	2070 / 2270	4153 / 4555
Image size: M		Memory Stick		Duo（3:2 / 16:9 )
Smart Teleconverter at 1.4x	512MB	1GB		2GB	4GB	8GB
Standard	223 / 248	457 / 508		939 / 1042	1857 / 2061	3726 / 4135
Fine	172 / 194	352 / 397		723 / 814	1430 / 1611	2869 / 3232
Image size: S		Memory Stick		Duo（3:2 / 16:9 )
Smart Teleconverter at 2x	512MB	1GB		2GB	4GB	8GB
Standard	306 / 330	625 / 675		1283 / 1386	2537 / 2740	5089 / 5498
Fine	249 / 273	510 / 559		1047 / 1148	2070 / 2270	4153 / 4555

System requirements of bundled software
Image Data Converter SR ver. 2.0						Image Data Lightbox SR ver. 1.0			Picture Motion Browser Ver. 2.1.02
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4 / Windows XP*SP2 /						Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4 / Windows XP*SP2 /			Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4 /
Windows Vista*, Mac OS X (v. 10.4) or later						Windows Vista*, Mac OS X (v. 10.4) or later			Windows XP* SP2 / Windows Vista*
* 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported.
Note: Factory pre-installed. We do not guarantee proper operation in the upgraded environment of the OS stated above.
Trademarks & Remarks
* is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
* Bionz	, Bravia		, Super SteadyShot, InfoLITHIUM		, Memory Stick		, Memory Stick PRO	, Memory Stick Duo		,
Memory Stick PRO Duo				, and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo			are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Corporation.
* Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
* Macintosh, Mac OS, iMac, iBook, PowerBook, Power Mac, and eMac are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
* CompactFlash is a registered trademark of SanDisk Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
* Microdrive is a registered trademark of Hitachi Global Storage Technologies in the United States and/or other countries.
* Adobe is a registered trademark or a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries
* D-Range Optimizer Advanced uses technology provided by Apical Limited
* All other company and product names mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only and may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
* The InfoLITHIUM		is a lithium battery pack which can exchange data with compatible electronic equipment about its energy consumption.								Printed in Japan
Sony recommends that you use the battery pack with electronic equipment that have the							mark.

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