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Sony Alpha A230 18-55mm +75-300mm Zoom Lens Kit

Features

• Compact, stylish new body design - light and easy to carry for day trips, holidays and weekends away
• High resolution 10.2 effective megapixel CCD sensor and BIONZ processor for superbly detailed, low noise images with rich tones and vibrant colour
• On-screen Graphic Display for easier operation: shows effect of selected shutter speed and aperture
• SteadyShot INSIDE image stabilization cuts camera-shake during handheld shooting - works with any α lens
• Six Scene Selection Modes with on-screen Help Guide: instantly adjusts camera settings to suit any subject
• High sensitivity up to ISO 3200 plus high-ISO noise reduction for natural-looking images with superb colours, even in low light
• Full-resolution continuous shooting at up to 2.5 fps
• Crisp, high contrast 2.7-inch Clear Photo LCD with wide viewing angle for bright, detailed view of your shots
• 9-point centre cross AF with EyeStart® activation for fast, accurate focusing
• D-Range Optimizer with Advanced mode adjusts brightness and contrast for beautifully-exposed backlit scenes
• Self-timer drive mode shoots burst of 3 or 5 frames: cuts risk of subject blinking in portraits and groups shots
• HDMI output for display on HD TV (requires optional cable). PhotoTV HD enhances still image viewing on compatible BRAVIA TV
• BRAVIA Sync for control of camera playback functions via BRAVIA TV’s remote
• Picture Motion Browser software simplifies image management, searches and viewing on PC

Design and Ergonomics

Light and compact, the A230 has dimensions of 128 x 97 x 67.5mm and a weight of 450g so its small and comfortable to hold. Round the back is a high-res 234,400 pixel clear-photo LCD for framing  and reviewing shots  as well as an on-screen help guide.

Picture Quality

With 10 mega pixels, you can get  8x12 inch prints with room for cropping
The BIONZ processor inside your α camera ensures fast shooting responses and low noise images, frame after frame.

Performance features

The A230L is capable of shooting JPEG images continuously at 2.5 frames per second in optical viewfinder mode and RAW image capturing is also available.

A competent 9 point autofocus system uses 4 modes: single shot AF, which focuses for a static point and then stops; continuous AF, which continuous to adjust focus while your shutter is semi-depressed; and Automatic AF, which automatically switches from single AF to continuous AF when it detects that a subject is moving an manual focus.

Shutter speeds (1/4000 to 30 sec) and Aperture are adjusted in 1/3 stops with 40 segment through the lens auto-exposure. Multi segment, centre-weighted and spot metering modes are also available. ISO settings are available from 100-3200ISO  and white balance is available in 6 auto modes including a custom mode.

Technology Features

The SteadyShot INSIDE reduces camera shake when you’re shooting handheld and is great for atmospheric, low-light scenes without flash as well as high-zoom shots when you haven’t got a tripod handy and works with all  αlpha lenses.

Powered by the the BIONZ processor, the D-Range Optimiser ensures more natural, evenly-exposed pictures, particularly when shooting high-contrast and strong backlit scenes. Image exposure and tone are automatically adjusted according to shooting conditions to give rich shadow and highlight detail. D-Range Optimiser is also applicable in RAW format image capture and with all metering mode

BRAVIA Sync lets you sit back and control other devices by Sony, like a Handycam® camcorder or Blu-ray Disc™ player, using your BRAVIA TV remote control, For example if you connect your Cyber-shot digital camera to your BRAVIA TV via HDMI™ you can use the TV remote to view the movies and pictures stored on the device or if your Blu-ray Disc™ player is connected to your BRAVIA TV via HDMI™, you can watch a movie simply by pressing play on your BRAVIA remote.

The following scene selection modes: Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Night view, Sunset, B/W and AdobeRGB make automatic shooting easier and more suited to the conditions or type of pictures you want to take

Compatibility

Lenses: Sony alpha lenses; Minolta & Konica Minolta α/MAXXUM/DYNAX lenses
Memory Card: Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX, SD Memory card, SDHC Memory card
Remote shutter release: RMT-DSLR1
Rechargeable battery: NP-FH50 (510 shots per charge approx)
Battery Grip: Not Available

DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM Lens

The versatile 18-55mm zoom lens covers a wide range of general purpose applications and is ideal for everyday shooting. The DT lens design is optimised for cameras with APS-C sensor and is light, compact and easy to carry and features a Smooth Autofocus Motor (SAM) for smooth AF operation.

Basic Specs

Minimum Aperture: f/22-36
Closest  Focusing Distance: 25cm
Dimensions: 69.5ｘ69mm
Weight: 210g

Filter Size: 55mm

Sony DT 75-300mm F4.5-F5.6 Lens

This Telephoto Zoom lens, with a 4x Zoom magnification can be used with either Digital SLR or Film SLR (Minolta) camera and is ideal for sports, wildlife, holiday, child photography.

Basic Specs

Minimum Aperture: f/32-38

Closest  Focusing Distance: 150cm

Dimensions: 71 x 122mm

Weight: 460g

Filter Size: 55mm

In the Box:

Battery Charger, Rechargeable battery (NP-FH50), USB cable, video cable, CD-ROM (Image Data Converter SR Ver.2, Image Data Lightbox SR, Picture Motion Browser), shoulder strap, eyepiece cover