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2010-08-08T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great camera

Great photos, but I wish it could record video. Even the cheapest cameras can do so.

JasonInCulverCity

2010-04-10T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

This camera is a GREAT product!

I use this camera to take pictures of social events, church events, flower and veggie gardening, birds, animals and landscapes. What I like best of the camera is the quality of pictures, ease of program changes, the weight and the versatility of the use of AF Minolta lens. I have had this camera for a month or so and I cannot find one thing bad about it.

Barnesy

2010-01-26T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Love it!

First of all, the fact that this camera is brown, and not your typical black standard dslr is cool in itself. I was able to use it right out of the box (after I charged the battery) The on-screen menus are very helpful because being a beginner, I wouldn't have known what some of the options were for, without them. I've only had it less than a week but I feel I have already learned a little bit about professional photography. I am a small girl, but it's a bit heavy, I do believe that I will get used to that over time. It takes quality photos. After having 10 or more regular point and shoot digital cameras, this is everything I ever wanted in a camera.

Amby

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Sony (alpha) A330 10.2 Megapixel DSLR Camera with 18-55mm SAM Kit Lens, Copper Brown Specifications

  • 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

  • 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)

  • Viewfinder Type

    Fixed eye-level, penta-Dach-mirror

  • Battery Type

    NP-FH50

  • Number of Shots

    Approx. 510 images with viewfinder, approx. 230 images in live view mode (CIPA standard)

  • Camera Type

    Sony a Digital SLR camera with built-in flash and inter-changeable lenses

  • Color Filter System

    RGB primary color filters

  • Effective Picture Resolution

    Approx. 14.2 megapixels

  • Imaging Sensor

    APS-C size CCD sensor (23.5x15.7mm)

  • Lens Mount Type

    Sony a lens, Minolta and Konica Minolta AF lens

  • Pixel Gross

    Approx. 14.9 megapixels

  • 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: 3872x2176 (8.4M) M size: 2896x1632 (4.7M) S size: 1920x1088 (2.1M)

  • Still Actual 3:2

    L size: 3872x2592 (10M) M size: 2896x1936 (5.6M) S size: 1920x1280 (2.5M)

  • 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)

  • LCD Display Type

    2.7" TFT Clear Photo LCD (230,400 pixels)

  • 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.

  • Flash Type

    Auto Pop-up

  • 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 Lightbox SR

  • Operating Temperature

    32 - 104 degrees F (0 - 40 degrees C)

  • 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)

    USB 2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage, PTP)

  • 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

  • Dimensions (Approx.)

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

  • Weight (Approx.)

    Approx. 491g (without battery, memory card, accessories

  • Warranty

    Sony 1 year parts & labor warranty

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About Sony (alpha) A330 10.2 Megapixel DSLR Camera with 18-55mm SAM Kit Lens, Copper Brown

Striking a perfect balance between ease-of-use and powerful features, the Sony a (alpha) DSLR-A330L/T digital SLR camera puts better pictures at your fingertips. The a A330 offers the convenience of Live View, which lets you compose and capture shots via a tiltable 2.7" LCD screen while 10.2 megapixel resolution provides superb image clarity and exceptionally quick AF response helps you capture the perfect moment.

Plus, SteadyShot INSIDE in-camera image stabilization reduces blur, while the on-screen Help Guide and Graphic Display help take the complexity out of DSLR photography. The a A330L comes with an 18-55mm standard zoom lens.

Sony (alpha) A330 10.2 Megapixel DSLR Camera with 18-55mm SAM Kit Lens, Copper Brown Features

  • 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
  • SteadyShot INSIDE in-camera image stabilization: SteadyShot 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
  • 10.2 megapixel resolution for ultra-fine detail: A 10.2 megapixel APS-size CCD image sensor captures your images in stunning detail, giving you the freedom to make large prints and tight crops without sacrificing quality
  • Lightweight and stylish body: The a330 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: 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)
  • 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
  • Eye-Start Autofocus: Eye-Start Autofocus System begins precision autofocus 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
  • Creative Style settings: Choose from 8 finishing styles, including Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Night View, Sunset, B&W and Adobe RGB and fine tune them to your personal taste with the ability to adjust contrast, saturation and sharpness settings
  • Dynamic Range Optimizer: It provides standard/Plus to improve results with backlit subjects and recover details hidden in shadows or lost in glare
  • Built-in Pop-Up Flash: The Auto Pop-Up Flash automatically pops up and fires as needed when the camera is set to certain scene selection modes, helping first-time DSLR photographers shoot more effectively
  • Anti-Dust Technology: Anti-Dust Technology helps keep the CCD imager clean, resulting in consistently better pictures, by utilizing a static-free anti-dust coating on the CCD filter, as well as an anti-dust vibration that automatically shakes the CCD to help dislodge dust
  • Stamina Battery power: Stamina Battery power allows you to take up to 510 shots2 on a fully charged NP-FM50 InfoLITHIUM battery when using the optical viewfinder mode and you'll be able to see how much power remains in percentage increments, so you can keep shooting in confidence
  • Smart Teleconverter 2X Digital Zoom: Smart Teleconverter 2x Digital Zoom lets you zoom in electronically on your subject and reproduces pixels on a 1:1 basis so there's no degradation in picture quality
  • BIONZ image processor: The advanced BIONZ image processor uses hardware-based Large Scale Integrated (LSI) circuitry to enhance images with rich tonal reproduction, reduced noise and improved white balance and exposure control, for clear, sharp photos even at high sensitivity settings
  • PhotoTV HD compatibility: PhotoTV HD compatibility lets you automatically create high-resolution thumbnails optimized for viewing on a compatible Sony BRAVIA HDTV
  • Scene Selection Modes: Scene Selection Modes optimize camera settings for different shooting situations. Just turn the Mode Dial to select from Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Sunset and Night View modes
  • Index and Slide Show Display: Index and Slide Show Display enable you to quickly review your photos using 4, 9 or 25-frame index views, or as an automatic slide show with fade-in/fade-out effect
  • Function Guide Display: Function Guide Display provides intuitive and easy to use on-screen menus that can be activated and operated with one hand using the Fn (Function) button and controller button to adjust Flash mode, Autofocus mode, White Balance, Metering mode, AF area and D-Range Optimizer
  • Dual slot Compatibility for Memory Stick and SD media: Compatible with high-capacity Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo and SD/SDHC media (sold separately) for convenient storage and sharing of your images