Sony Alpha A350 Digital SLR Camera - Body Only
      type i and microdrives (cf type ii).gif)   * Separately sold "MS Duo Adapter for CF Slot AD-MSCF1" is necessary for use with Memory Stick Duo / Memory Stick PRO Duo / Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
With incredible 14.2 MP detail, the DSLRA350B raises the bar. This model pushes the envelope, setting a new standard of excellence for step-up digital photographers shooting both family memories and fine-art photos.
Live Preview in a large 2.7" LCD screen links you and your subject-and you'll have special features like super-quick AF response, continuous shooting at 2 fps while you see your subject in the viewfinder, Creative Style modes for quick recall of custom settings, and in-camera Super SteadyShot image stabilisation that reduces blur. This kit includes the Sony Alpha A350 body only.

|
What's in the box?
Sony Alpha A350 Digital SLR
Rechargable Battery (NP-FM500H) Battery Charger (BC-VM10) Video Cable USB Cable Shoulder Strap Eyepiece Cup Remote Commander Clip
Body Cap Software CD-Rom
Instruction Manual 12 Month Warranty |
|
To get started, DCW recommends....
 type i and microdrives (cf type ii).gif) 
... extra memory |
|

... a spare battery |
|

... a camera case |
|

... an extended warranty |
|

... a cleaning kit |
|
Take your photography to the next level with these optional accessories
Specifications of the Sony Alpha A350 Digital SLR Camera (from Sony Australia)
General
· Lens Used: All Sony lenses, Konica Minolta Maxxum/Dynax Alpha Lenses
· Camera Type: Digital SLR camera with built-in flash and interchangeable lenses
Image Capture
· Sensitivity: Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, Lo 80, Hi 200
· Dust reduction: Static-resistant anti-dust coating (Indium Tin Oxide) with Anti-Dust Vibration mechanism
· Aspect ratio: 3:2
· No. of pixels: Total: 14.9 megapixels; Effective: 14.2 megapixels
· Sensor: 23.5 x 15.7mm (APS-C size) interlace scan CCD with primary colour filter
Recording
· D-Range Optimiser: Off, Standard/Advanced
· Delete function: Single, multiple or all frames in a folder / memory card can be deleted. Folders can be deleted in the File Browser.
· Noise reduction: Available at shutter speeds longer than 1 sec
· Image quality modes: Standard, Fine, RAW, RAW+JPEG (fine)
· Colour modes: sRGB, Adobe RGB
· No. of recorded pixels: L (14MP): 4,592 x 3,056; M (7.7MP): 3,408 x 2,272; S (3.5MP): 2,288 x 1,520
· File Format: JPEG, RAW, RAW+JPEG (DCF 2.0 compliant, Exif 2.21 supported)
· A/D conversion: 12 bit
· Format function: FAT 12, 16, 32
· Recording media: Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo (MS requires optional adaptor), Compact Flash Type I & II (MicroDrive)
White Balance
· Settings: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Colour Temperature/Colour Filter, Custom
Super SteadyShot
· Compensation: Approx. 2.5EV - 3.5EV decrease in shutter speed (varies according to shooting conditions and lens used)
· Display: Indicator inside viewfinder
· System: CCD-shift mechanism
Display
· Other display functions: Enlarged view (maximum zoom : L size -12x, M size - 9x, S size - 6x), overexposure / underexposure warning, slideshow, image orientation (automatic rotation mode on/off)
· Image display modes: Single image (image only, image + information, image + information + histogram), index (4 / 9 / 25 images), tabbed browsing
· Information display: Navigation display functions, enlarged text view, camera orientation adjustment
· LCD monitor: 2.7-inch low temperature polysilicon TFT display, 230,400 total pixels
AF System
· Main functions: Focus areas selection (wide area / 9-point local frame selection / fixed centre spot focus), predictive focus for moving subjects, auto-tracking focus point, focus lock (by half pressing shutter button or via the spot AF button)
· Focus modes: Single-shot, Automatic, Continuous, Manual
· AF illuminator: Built-in, Flash type, range: 1 - 5m
· Sensitivity range: 0EV to +18EV, ISO 100 equivalent
· Sensor: CCD line sensors (9 points)
· Type: TTL phase-detection system
· Eye-start AF: Selectable via main menu
AE System
· AE lock: Automatically activated with AF lock, available with AE lock button
· Exposure compensation: +/- 2.0EV (0.3EV/0.7EV steps selectable)
· Metering range: EV2 - EV20 (+4EV to +20EV with spot metering), ISO 100 equivalent with F1.4 lens
· Metering sensor: 40-segment honeycomb-pattern SPC
· Metering type: Direct TTL metering (40- segment honeycomb-pattern metering, multi-segment metering, center-weighted metering, spot metering)
· Scene selector: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night View/ Portrait
· Exposure modes: Program AE (Auto mode / P-Mode, with program shift), aperture-priority AE (A-Mode), shutter-priority AE (S-Mode), manual (M-Mode)
Built-In Flash
· Flash compensation: +/- 2.0EV (0.3EV / 0.7 EV increments)
· Guide no.: GN 12 (in meters at ISO 100)
· Flash modes: Automatic, Fill flash, Rear sync, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, High-speed sync
· Effective area: 18mm lens coverage equivalent (same focal length)
· Flash metering and control: ADI/ Pre- flash TTL flash metering
Shutter
· Flash sync speed: 1/160 sec.
· Speed range: 1/4000 sec. -30 sec., bulb
· Type: Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane shutter
Viewfinder
· Diopter control: -3.0 to +1.0m-1
· Pentaprism: Quick return mirror
· Type: Fixed eye-level, penta-Dach mirror
Shooting
· Other functions: After-view, depth-of-field preview, zone-matching
· Digital effect control modes: Adjustment functions: 8 modes (standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Evening, Night / Night Portrait, Monochrome, Adobe RGB), contrast, saturation and sharpness settings (+/- 2 steps) are also possible
· Self-timer: 10 sec., 2 sec.
· Continuous shooting limit: JPEG: unlimited (depending on media write speed and capacity), RAW: 4 frames, RAW+JPEG 3 frames
· Continuous shooting rate: Max.2.5 fps with viewfinder, max. 2 fps in live view mode (approx.)
· White balance bracketing: 3 frames, H/L selectable
· Exposure bracketing: Single or continuous shot (3 frames), 0.3EV / 0.7EV increments
Others
· Printing output control: Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, PictBridge, DPOF Setting
Power
· Battery performance: Approx. 730 images with viewfinder, approx. 410 images in live view mode (CIPA standard)
· External power source: AC adaptor - ACVQ900AM (optional)
· Power display: 5 levels
· Battery: NPFM500H
Connectivity
· Video output: NTSC / PAL selectable
· Compatible OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP*SP2, Windows Vista, Macintosh Mac OS X (v.10.1.3 and later)
· PC interface: USB2.0 Hi-Speed (mass storage mode / PTP mode)
Size
· Weight Approx.: 582g (not including battery or accessories)
· Dimensions (WxHxD): Approx. 130.8 x 98.5 x 74.7mm
|