Sony Alpha DSLR-A230

Sony Alpha DSLR-A230

Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 Image by Kenneth Dwain Harrelson (Image rights) Manufacturer: Sony Date of Production: May 2009 Type of Camera: digital SLR Sensor type: CCD, 10.2 megapixels Lens: Minolta AF mount Shutter: focal plane shutter Shutter speed range: 30 to 1/4000 sec. Viewfinder: Optical eye-level (pentamirror) ASA/ISO range: ISO 100-3200 Flash: built-in collapsible flash, GN 10 Exposure Modes: program, fully automatic, aperture priority, shutter priority, manual Exposure Metering: TTL Focusing: autofocus Focusing areas: nine zones Continuous Shooting: 2.5 fps Bracketing: exposure Custom WB: yes Programs: night portrait, sports, sunset Rear LCD monitor: color LCD, diameter 2.7" Image Data Recording: SD / SDHC card, Memory Stick / Memory Stick Pro Duo Battery: NP-FH50 (Li-ion rechargeable) Weight: 450 g Dimensions: 12.8×9.7×6.8

The Sony Alpha A230 was introduced on May 17th, 2009 to replace the Alpha A200. In addition to restyling, Sony put substantial work into the cameras' image processing engines.

Construction

The α230 camera is the lightest, most compact alpha DSLR camera body ever at 15.9 ounces. With SteadyShot INSIDE™ in-camera image stabilization is built into each camera body, so every α-mount lens benefits from the ability to minimize blur due to camera shake.

with Auto Rikenon 55mm f2.8 prime lens on adapter, Sony SAM 18-55mm lens, Vivitar 2x tele-converter, Minolta 70-210mm Minolta AF zoom, and Minolta 28-80mm AF zoom image by Brian Eager (Image rights)

Links

• Sony launches Alpha 230, Alpha 330 and Alpha 380 on Digital Photography Review
• DSLR-A230 support page at Sony Support