Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 kit (18-55mm)

Blending breathtaking photography with easy-to-use operation, the lightweight and stylish Sony α DSLR-A380L DSLR camera is ideal for step-up digital photographers. The α A380 brings you the freedom of Live View, which lets you compose and shoot photos using a tilt-able 2.7" LCD screen. Plus, 14.2 mega-pixel resolution provides superb image detail, and exceptionally quick AF response helps you capture the perfect moment. Moreover, Steady-shot INSIDE™ in-camera image stabilization reduces blur with every Sony, Carl Zeiss® lens, and legacy Minolta® a-mount lens, while the on-screen Help Guide and Graphic Display help take the complexity out of DSLR photography. The α A380L comes with an 18-55mm standard zoom lens.

2.7” (diag.) Clear Photo LCD Plus™ featuring Live View with Quick Auto Focus

A large 2.7” (diag.) Clear Photo LCD Plus™ display features Live View with Quick Auto Focus, which lets you compose and shoot pictures in real-time using the LCD, just as you would with a point-and-shoot camera. In addition, the LCD display tilts up or down for low or high-angle shooting situations, such as capturing a child’s first steps or shooting over a crowd.

Steady-shot INSIDE™ in-camera image stabilization

Steady-shot INSIDE™ in-camera image stabilization is built into each camera body, so every a-mount lens benefits from the ability to minimize blur due to camera shake.

Features:

14.2 mega-pixel resolution for ultra-fine details

A 14.2 mega-pixel APS-size CCD image sensor captures your images in spectacular, high-resolution detail, giving you the freedom to make large prints and tight crops without sacrificing quality.

Lightweight and stylish body

The DSLR-A380 features a stylish, modern design with an intuitive button layout for easier operation. In addition, the lightweight body and revised grip make the camera more comfortable to hold and carry.

Integrated on-screen Help Guide and Graphic Display

An integrated on-screen Help Guide and Graphic Display help take the complexity out of DSLR photography. The Help Guide offers clear, concise explanations of various modes and settings, while the Graphic Display helps you understand the relationship between aperture and shutter speed, as well as the effect each has on photographic results.

HDMI™ terminal and BRAVIA® Sync™ compatibility

An HDMI™ terminal gives you the option of connecting your camera to a compatible HDTV and playing back your images in stunning high definition quality(HDMI cable required, sold separately). In addition, BRAVIA® Sync™ works with compatible Sony® BRAVIA HDTVs to let you control camera playback using the television’s remote (HDMI cable and BRAVIA Sync capable HDTV required, sold separately)1.

High sensitivity (ISO 3200) for superior noise reduction

A broad sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 3200 enables you to capture beautiful color images even in very dim light -- with High ISO Noise Reduction technology that reduces picture noise artifacts at high-sensitivity ISO 1600 and ISO 3200 settings by eliminating noise from RAW data after analog-to-digital conversion.

Eye-Start Auto-focus

Eye-Start Auto-focus System begins precision auto-focus adjustments the moment you raise the camera to your eye, so the camera is ready to catch the perfect moment.

9-Point AF Sensor

9-Point Center Cross AF Sensor with improved focus control to help bring images into sharp definition more quickly, and predictive focus control automatically calculates the position of fast-moving subjects.

Up to 2.5 fps continuous shooting

Continuous Shooting lets you shoot at up to 2.5 fps (frames per second) while viewing your subject through the optical viewfinder so you never lose track of the action.

Specification:

Weights and Measurements

• Dimensions (Approx.) : Approx. 128 x 97 x 71.4mm (W/H/D, excluding protrusions)

• Weight (Approx.) : Approx. 489g (without battery, memory card, accessories)

Convenience

• Anti-dust function : Charge protection coating on low pass filter and image-sensor shift mechanism

• BRAVIA® Sync™ : Yes, via HDMI with compatible BRAVIA HDTV

• Color Mode(s) : Display color (Black, White, Brown, Pink)

• Creative Style : Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Night view, Sunset, B/W Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness

• Scene Mode(s) : Scene selection (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Sunset, Night portrait/Night view)

• User Interface : "Easy-to-understand Graphic Display and on-screen Help Guide User-friendly function menu"

Viewfinder

• Diopter Adjustment : -2.5 - +1.0m-1

• Eye relief : "Approx. 19.7 mm from the eyepiece / 14.1 mm from the eyepiece frame at -1 diopter"

• Field of View : 95%

• Focusing Screen : Spherical Acute Matte Screen

• Magnification : 0.74x (with 50mm lens at infinity)

• Type : Fixed eye-level, penta-Dach-mirror

Power

• Battery Type : NP-FH50

• Number of Shots : Approx. 510 images with viewfinder, approx. 230 images in live view mode (CIPA standard)

General

• Camera Type : Sony α Digital SLR camera with built-in flash and inter-changeable lenses

• Color Filter System : RGB primary color filters

• Effective Picture Resolution : Approx. 14.2 mega-pixels

• Imaging Sensor : APS-C size CCD sensor (23.6x15.8mm)

• Lens Mount Type : Sony α lens, Minolta and Konica Minolta AF lens

• Pixel Gross : Approx. 14.9 mega-pixels

• Processor : BIONZ™ image processor

• Recording Media Type : Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media / , SD and SDHC memory card,

• Recording Mode : RAW, RAW+JPEG, Fine, Standard

• Still Actual 16:9 : L size: 3872x2576 (12M) M size: 2896x1920 (6.5M) S size: 1920x10280 (2.5M)

• Still Actual 3:2 : L size: 4592X3056 (14M) M size: 3408X2272 (7.7M) S size: 3408X2272 (3.5M)

LCD Display

• Angle Adjustment : Yes(upward by up to 135 degrees, downward by up to 55 degrees)

• Brightness Control : Auto Brightness Control (Auto setting in 2 steps, manual setting in 5 steps)

• Coverage : 100% (Playback), 90% (Live View)

• Type : 2.7” TFT Clear Photo LCD (230,400 pixels)

Flash

• Flash Compensation : ±2EV (in 0.3-stop increments)

• Flash Coverage : 18mm in focal-length of lens attached

• Flash Metering System : ADI flash (automatic change for Pre-flash TTL)

• Guide Number : 10 (in meters at ISO100)

• Modes : Auto, Fill-flash, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Slow sync, Hi-speed sync*., Wireless

• Recycling Time : Approx. 4 sec.

• Type : Auto Pop-up

Software

• Operating System Compatibility : Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP*SP2 Windows Vista Mac OS X(v10.1.3) or later

• Supplied Software : PMB (Picture Motion Browser) Image Data Converter SR Image Data Light-box SR

Operating Conditions

• Operating Temperature : 32 - 104 degrees F (0 - 40 degrees C)

Inputs and Outputs

• HD Output : HDMI

• Memory Card Slot : Dual memory card slot: Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media SD and SDHC memory card

• Tripod Mount : Yes, 1/4"-20

• USB Port(s) : USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage, PTP)

Control

• AF modes : Single-shot AF, Automatic AF, Continuous AF, (AF/MF selectable)

• Drive Mode : Single-shot, Continuous, Self-timer, Self-timer Continuous, Bracketing, Remote Commander

• Exposure Compensation : ±2EV (in 0.3 EV steps)

• Exposure settings : Auto, Auto Flash Off, Program Auto (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter priority (S), Manual (M)

• Focus Area : Wide (Up to 3 active focus points glow), Spot, Local (9 local areas selectable)

• Focus Features : Predictive control, Focus lock, Eye-start AF, AF illuminator (Built-in flash, Range: approx. 1-5m)

• Focus Points : 9 points

• Focus Sensitivity : EV0 - 18 (ISO100)

• Focus System : TTL phase detection system

• ISO : Auto, 100 to 3200 (in 1 EV steps,Recommended Exposure Index)

• Metering : TTL metering w/ 40-segment honeycomb-pattern SPC

• Metering Modes : Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot

• Metering Sensitivity : EV2 - 20 at ISO100 with F1.4 lens, (EV4 - 20 in spot metering mode)

• White Balance : Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom