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•Ultra-highresolution:24.3megapixelExmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor •Upto10fpscontinuousshootingwithFull-timeContinuousAF•AVCHD™Ver.2.0(Progressive)FullHDMovieat60p•World’sfirst*XGAOLEDTru-Finder™viewfinder•921,600-dotXtraFineLCD™monitorwithvariableangletiltdesign
the power to express your creative vision
Takeacreativeleapforwardandleaveconventionbehind.
Capturedecisivemomentswithremarkablespeedandprecision.
Bringeveryincredibledetailtolifeat24.3megapixelresolution.
Sony a65 empowersyoutoexpressyourvisionlikeneverbefore.
*Amonginterchangeable-lenscameraswithanAPS-CsensorasofAugust2011.
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70-300mmF4.5-5.6(SAL70300G),ContinuousAdvancePriorityAE,1/2500sec.,F5.6,ISO800,Daylightwhitebalance
Revolutionary Translucent Mirror Technology
TranslucentMirrorTechnologyenables simultaneous focusing and image capture allowingforhighcontinuousshootingspeed at full resolution, continuous phase detection autofocusingevenwhileshootingHDmovies, andsmooth,uninterruptedlive-viewingonthe EVForrearmonitor.
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Full-time Continuous AF
Accelerated full-time continuous phase-detection autofocusing keeps your subjectsharplyfocusedatalltimes.Evenatmaximumcontinuousshooting speedandduringlive-viewmovieshooting—thankstorevolutionaryTranslucentMirrorTechnology. You can clearly capture sports actionandfleetingfacialexpressionswithoutresortingtomanualfocusing.Thespeed and precision of phase-detection autofocusing lets you effortlessly capture dramatic moments in all types of situations withprofessional-lookingresults.
Up to 10 fps continuous shooting (in Continuous Advance Priority AE mode)
Thisprofessional-levelcontinuousshootingspeedgivesyouadecisiveadvantagewhen capturing sports action and fleeting facial expressions. Youcancaptureupto10imageswithclarityandprecisionatfull24.3 megapixelresolution.Moreover,youcanenjoytheexpressivepower andflexibilityofinterchangeablelenseswithoutslowingdownperformance.ThisextraordinaryresponseismadepossiblebyinnovativeSony Translucent Mirror Technology.
stunning response and image quality
imagequality
85mmF2.8SAM(SAL85F28),ContinuousAdvancePriorityAE,1/4000 sec., F3.5, -1 EV, ISO 800,Daylightwhitebalance
15-point AF system with 3 cross sensors
The phase-detection autofocusing systemspreads15AFsensorsoverawideAFareatoincreaseyourframingfreedomandkeepmovingsubjectsinfocus.Itincludes3crosssensorsthatdelivermoreaccurateandreliabletrackingthansensorswithonlyverticalorhorizontaldetectioncanachieve.ThisAFsystemadditionallyimprovesautofocusingperformanceinlowbrightnessconditionstoensureprecisionfocusingwhereverandwheneveryoushoot.
Approximately 50 millisecond minimum release time lag
When photo opportunities arise, accelerated shutterresponseletsyoucapturedecisivemomentswithconfidence.Aninnovativeelectronic front curtain shutter in the image sensor slashes shutter release time lag to a class-leading0.05second*isapproximateand produces less shutter noise and vibrationthanamechanicalfrontcurtainshutter. If desired, a mechanical front curtain shuttercanbeactivatedthroughtheMENU.
*Speedmayvarydependingonshootingconditionsand memory card in use.
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ISO1600 ISO6400 ISO12800
High sensitivity settings up to ISO 16000
MastervirtuallyanylightingconditionswithextremelyhighISOsensitivityandwide-rangingsettingsfrom100to16000—arangeof71/3steps.Capturethemoodofacandle-litweddingceremonywithahighsensitivitysetting;theflowofariverwithalowsensitivitysettingandslowshutterspeed;orathletescompetingindoorswithahighsensitivitysettingandhighshutterspeed—allwithextremelyhighqualityandlownoisecourtesyofSony’sultra-sensitiveExmorAPSHDCMOSsensorandadvancedBIONZimageprocessor.
SteadyShot INSIDE™ image stabilization
Variousadvancescometogetherin the 65toenableswift,accuratetrackingoffast-movingsubjects.OnceyoudesignateyoursubjectontheviewfinderorrearLCD,TrackingFocusutilizespowerfulpredictivefocusingalgorithmsandSony’soriginalsubjectrecognition technologies to track your subject’severymovewithspeedandprecision. This performance is supported byblazing-fastBIONZ® image processing and 15 autofocusing points that are spreadoverawideareatobetterkeepmovingsubjectsinfocus.
Dramatically improved BIONZ® image processing engine
Sony’slightning-fastBIONZprocessoremployspowerfulalgorithmstogeneratebeautifulimagesfromRAWdatacapturedbytheExmorCMOSimagesensor.Fullyoptimizedtomatchthe characteristics of the sensor, it deliversextremelyaccuratecolorandrich tonal gradations throughout the entiredynamicrange.Evenduringultra-high-speed continuous shooting andFullHDmovieshooting,iteffortlesslyhandlesthevastinformationgeneratedbythe24.3megapixelCMOSsensoraswellasotherintensivetaskssuchasadvanceddigitalcompositing.Moreover,RAWimagenoisereductioncomplements dual noise reduction in thesensortodeliverimagesofsuperbqualitywithextremelylownoise.
24.3 megapixel Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor
Stunningimagesbrimmingwithdetail areyoursatanastounding24.3megapixelresolution,thankstoSony’sproprietaryExmorAPSHDCMOSsensor. This ultra-high resolution is complementedbyanextra-largesensorsizethatraisessensitivityinlow-lightconditionsandstrengthensbackgrounddefocusing effects. So you can add depthanddramatovirtuallyanyscene.Dual noise reduction also significantly reduces noise during analog and digital signalconversiontoensuresmooth,crystal-clearreproductioneveninlow-light conditions.
Object Tracking Focus
Variousadvancescometogetherinthea65toenableswift,accuratetrackingoffast-movingsubjects.OnceyoudesignateyoursubjectontheviewfinderorrearLCD,ObjectTrackingFocusutilizespowerfulpredictivefocusingalgorithmsandSony’soriginalsubjectrecognition technologies to track yoursubject’severymovewithspeedand precision. This performance is supportedbyblazing-fastBIONZ® image processing and 15 autofocusing points thatarespreadoverawideareatobetterkeepmovingsubjectsinfocus.
16-80mmF3.5-4.5ZA(SAL1680Z),2.5sec.,F8.0,ISO100,Autowhitebalance
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class-leading moviemaking performance
With phase-detection AF With contrast-detection AF
Quick AF Full HD Movie
Mostinterchangeable-lenscamerasemploystandardcontrast-detectionautofocusingwhenshootingmovies.Butthea65deliversthesuperiorspeedandprecisionoffull-timecontinuousphase-detectionautofocusingevenduringHDmovieshootingat60p—thankstothebreakthroughadvantagesofSonyTranslucentMirrorTechnology.ThisnewlyenhancedQuickAFFullHDMoviefeaturecombineswithhighsensitivityandefficientnoisereductiontoprovideprofessionalresultsevenwhenfocusingonfast-movingsubjectsindoors.Althoughaperturecontrolisautomatic,youcanlocktheexposurewiththeAELbuttonandapplyexposurecompensationwhileshooting.WhentheAFarea issettoLocal,youcanalsoswitchthefocuspointfromonepartofthescenetoanotherwhileshooting.Theseflexiblecapabilitiesletyoushootmoviesandenjoywider-rangingcreativepossibilitiesthaneverbefore.
movies
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Large image sensor
Cinema-likecreativeexpressionis yourstoenjoythankstolargeAPSHDCMOSsensordimensions.Thisexpandedsensorareaenablesbeautifulbackgrounddefocusingeffectsforacinematic sense of depth and drama. Italsocontributestoextremelyhighrecordingsensitivitythatempowersyoutoeffectivelyshootmoviesinverydimlighting.Furthermore,whenteamedwithmanual focus, the sensor lets you take fulladvantageofP/A/S/Mmodestomanuallyadjustexposureandachievedesiredbrightnessanddynamism.
Audio noise reduction
Exceptionalmoviequalityiscomplementedbyoutstandingaudioqualitywithminimalnoise.Thisaudiorecordingqualityismadepossiblebya high-performance stereo microphone onthetopofthecameraandadvanced noisereductionthateffectivelysuppresses AFlensdrivenoisevianewlydevelopedNR algorithm.
One-touch movie access
WithonepressoftheMoviebutton,thea65 is ready to roll. The camera immediately entersmovierecordingmoderegardlessofwhetheryouwereshootingphotographscontinuously, in single-frame mode or not atall.It’sthequickandeasywaytocaptureeverymoviemakingopportunity.
Full manual movie shooting
Fullmanualoperationgivesyouthefreedomandpowertorealizeyourcreativevision.UsingmanualfocusandP/A/S/Mmodes(Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority and Manual), you canflexiblyadjustbackgroundblurandmanuallycontrolexposuretoachievedesiredbrightnessanddynamism.On-screenpromptsprovideassistancetomakefullmanualoperationquick,easyandcomfortable.
Interchangeable lens freedom
Interchangeablelensesgreatlyexpandyourmoviemakingfreedom.LikeaHollywooddirector,youcancreativelyusewhateverlensmosteffectivelybringsoutthemoment.Whetherfisheye,superwide-angle,telephoto,macro,fixedfocallengthorzoomlens,thea65letsyoutakeadvantageofalmostanyasystemA-mountlenseverproduced.Andbecauseyoucanenjoythebenefitsofhigh-speed,high-precision,phase-detectionAFwithvirtuallyalloftheselenses,youcanexerciseyourcinematiccreativitywithoutworryingaboutdifficultfocusingproblems.
AVCHD™ Ver. 2.0 (Progressive) Full HD 60p movies
Fortheultimateinsmoothmovieplayback,youcancaptureFullHDmoviesat60fpsusing the AVCHD Ver. 2.0 (Progressive)format.ThispowerfulcapabilityismadepossiblebytheExmorAPSHDCMOSsensor,whichcapturesbeautiful1920x1080pixelmoviefootageatanacceleratedrate:ThesameresolutionandrateasHDTVbroadcasts.Moreover,TranslucentMirrorTechnologyenablesFull-timeContinuousAFduringmoviecreationforfast,high-precisionfocusingandprecisetrackingofmovingsubjects.
24p cinema-like expression
Hollywoodfilmsaretraditionallycapturedat24fps,creatingasubtlebutunmistakablelookthatmovieloverseverywhereassociatewiththecinema.Simplybycapturingyourmoviesatthesameframerate,intheprogressiveformat at 24p, you can recreate this look andendowyourmovieswithanaddedsenseofqualityanddrama.
Model Ambient Temperature Shooting time
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68°F/20°C Approx.29min.
86°F/30°C Approx.29min.
104°F/40°C Approx.13min.
Estimated continuous movie shooting time
•HDmovieshootingcancausethetemperatureofinternal componentstorise,ascanhighambienttemperatures.Increased internal temperatures can result in recording timesshorterthantheestimatesshown.
expression is yoursHD CMOS
expanded
effects for acinematic sense of depth and drama.
extremely highempowers you
very dimteamed with
manual focus, the sensor lets you take modes toand achieve
dynamism.
Progressive) Full HD 60p movies
movie playback, you can capture Full HD movies at 60 fpsProgressive) format. This powerful capability is made possible
24p cinema-like expression
Hollywood films are traditionallycaptured at 24 fps, creating subtle
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the world’s first* XGA OLED viewfinder for supreme comfort and ease
Stunningly easy-to-see OLED viewfinder
TheSLT-A65VincludesaXGAOLEDTru-Finder™EVFdisplaysyourscenewithincrediblecontrast, clarity and color accuracy. Since Translucent Mirror Technology creates theviewfinderimagedirectlyfromtheimagesensor,youcanviewexactlywhatwillappear in your photo, including defocusing effects that faithfully reflect your aperture settings.Youcanthereforeperfectthebackgroundaswellasyourmainsubjectwhencomposingphotos.Moreover,viewingissupremelyeasyinanytypeoflighting—adistinctadvantageoveropticalviewfindersthatarehardtoviewinthedarkandLCDmonitorsthataredifficulttoviewinbrightsunlight.Thisviewingeasemakesitmucheasier to concentrate on the scene.
Thebacklight-freedesignofOLEDtechnologydeliversincrediblecontrast—10timeshigherthanconventionalelectronicviewfinders—thatbroadensthedynamicrange.AcceleratedOLEDresponsealsovirtuallyeliminatesbothmotionblurandresidualimageswhentrackingmoving objects or displaying recorded movies.Slim unit dimensions gave Sony extra freedomtoachieveadvanceslikeawide33.3°viewingangle,high27mmeye-pointand100%framecoverage.Ahigh-precision,2,369kdotresolutionallowsfine-adjustmentoffocusviaFocusMagnifier,whichenlargespartoftheimagesoyoucanfine-tunethefocusandthenzoomout to capture the shot.
*Among interchangeable-lens cameras with APS-C size sensors as of August 2011.
Simple Display
55 Tru-Finder display
65XGAOLEDTru-Finderdisplay
Tru-Finder and LCD monitor
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Thecentralareaoftheview-finder image fills the screen.Shooting Data Display Graphic Display
DigitalLevelGaugeDisplay Histogram Display
Squaregrid Diag.+squaregrid
1.4x
Smart Teleconverter provides a clear and precise enlarged image
Thisconvenientalternativetozoomingmakesiteasytocapturedistantsubjects whileviewingthefinder.PresstheSmartTeleconverterbuttononthebackofthecameraoncetoenjoytheequivalentof1.4xmagnificationortwicefor2xmagnification.Whenyou’repleased withthecompositionclearlydisplayedonthehigh-resolutionXGAOLED,presstheshutterbuttontorecordtheimage ataminimum12megapixelresolution.
High visibility in bright and dark scenes
Sincetheviewfinderimageisjustasdimorbrightastheactualscene,viewingisremarkablyeasyinanytypeoflighting—agenuineadvantageoveropticalview-findersthataredifficulttoviewindarksettings, and rear LCD monitors that are hardtoviewinbrightsettings.
Three grid displays
Wheneveryoudesireassistancealigningthehorizonorachievingabalancedcomposition,youcanoverlayoneofthreetypesofgridsintheviewfinder.Theseincludea3x3gridthatfollowstheruleofthirds,a4x4gridthatincludestwo45-degreelinespassingthroughthecenter,anda 6x4gridthatsimplifiesthealignmentofmultiplevisualelements. Do it all from the viewfinder
Theviewfinderissoinformativeandeasytoview thateverystepinthephotographicprocess—includingsettingupshootingparametersandpreviewingtheir effects in real-time, framing your subjectandfine-tuningthefocuswiththeEnlargementfeature,shootingphotosandmovies,andcheckingfinalresults—caneasilybehandledfromstarttofinishwithoutremovingyoureyefromtheviewfinder.Thisistrueeveninbrightoutdoor lighting and during sports, portrait and macro photography. So you can fully concentrate on capturing spectacular images.
Variable information display
TheOLEDviewfinderclearlydisplaysdetailedshootinginformationathighXGAresolution forquickandeasyreading.Youcandisplaythedatainyourchoiceoffivedisplaymodes (ShootingData,Graphic,DigitalLevelGauge,HistogramorSimpleDisplay)bypressingtheDISPbutton.TheDigitalLevelGaugeindicateswhether thecameraislevelinthehorizontalandfront-backdirections.TheHistogramdisplaystheluminancedistributionofpixelsintheimage,whichcanbeadjustedthroughexposurecompensation. AndtheGraphicDisplayshowstheshutterspeedandaperturevalueasgraphs,whilealsoclearlyillustratingtheexposure.
Ruleof3rdsgrid
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advanced functionality and performance in a compact camera
16-80mmF3.5-4.5ZA(SAL1680Z),1/1250sec.,F7.1,ISO200,Daylightwhitebalance
Generic LCD monitor
withunwantedreflections
ClearprotectivecoverLCD
Sony SLT-A65V display
Reflections are reduced
Anti-reflectivefilmReinforced glassResin filling
Advanced-mode a design
The stylish a65embodiesthesamenewa design concept as the higher-end a77. Itshandsomebodystrikesasolidbalancebetweensharptensionandsmoothelegance that attracts at first glance and enhances satisfaction for years to come. Everydetailfromitsnaturallyfittinggriptooptimizedcontrolplacementisrefinedto simplify operation as you peer through theviewfinder.Bothfunctionalandbeautiful,it’samilestoneinthedesign of Sony A-mount cameras.
921,600 dot tilt LCD monitor
ThisinnovativeLCDwillsetyoufreetoclearlyandflexiblyviewscenes inchallengingshootingenvironments.The3.0”XtraFineLCD™ monitor withcrisp921,600dotresolutionoffersoutstandingperformanceinalmostanykindoflightingcondition.Whethershootinghorizontallyorvertically,youcaneasilytiltittoachieveanaturalviewingangleevenatlowandhighcamerashootingangles.Moreover,theSLT-A65’sLCDfeaturestechnologythatfillsthegapbetweentheprotectiveouterglassandunderlyingLCDwithresintosignificantlyreducesurfacereflections,improvevisibilityfromwideviewingangles,maintainhighcontrastandmoreaccuratelyreproducedeepblacks.Reflectionsarefurtherloweredbyaspecialanti-reflectivecoatingandmulti-coating.
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Quick Access controls
Youcaneasilyoperatethecamerawhilekeepingyoureyesonthescenebecausethe controls are specially designed forswifttactilerecognition.Frequentlyusedcontrolsareplacedwithinnaturalreach of your fingers and are clearly differentiatedinsizeandheight.Mainbuttonsareplacedwithineasyreachofyourthumbandafront-mountedcontroldialenablescomfortableadjustmentofshooting parameters.
Comfortable grip
The grip is ergonomically designed to enhance shooting comfort as you lookthroughtheviewfinder.Optimizedcontoursfityourhandcomfortablyandcontributetoasteadygraspthatminimizesaccidentalslips.Thebackofthegripisalsowidetofirmlysupportyourthumb.
Lens shading and aberration compensation
To ensure optimal shooting results, the a65 automatically compensates for the shadingandaberrationcharacteristicsof the particular lens you mount. This includesvignetting(peripheral shading), lateralchromaticaberrationandoptical distortion,whichcaneachbeactivatedordeactivatedthroughtheMENU.Embeddeddatawithinthecameraonsupported A-mount lenses* ensures optimalcompensationeverytime.
Customizable buttons
Toenhanceshootingconvenience,youcancustomizethreebuttonstosatisfypersonalpreference,providequickaccesstothemostfrequentlyusedfunctions,orbettermatchparticularusageconditions.TheAELandISObuttonscanbereassignedtoactivateanyof23assignablefunctions,includingExposureCompensation,DriveMode,FlashMode,FocusArea,Face Detection, Smile Shutter, ISO SensitivityandMeteringMode.
Shot Result Preview
Before shooting,youcanpreviewhowyourphotowilllookwithmajorsettingsapplied.TheShotResultPreviewfunctionshowsnotonlytheeffectsofyourselectedaperture,butalsotheeffectsoftheselectedshutterspeedandDynamicRangeOptimizer(DRO) settingsintheviewfinderandLCDmonitor.Soyoucanconfirmthedepthoffieldandmotionblurwithease.Itproducesmoredynamicresultsthantheconventionalopticalpreviewfunction,whichonly showstheeffectsoftheaperturesetting.FromtheMENU,youcanchoosewhetherpressingthePreviewbuttonneartherightbottomofthecameraactivatestheconventionalopticalDepthofFieldpreviewfunctionorShot ResultPreview.
*SAL1650,SAL1855,SAL55200-2andSAL18250. Firmwareupdatesareplannedtoexpandthe numberofsupportedlenses.
Enhanced Picture Effect
ExpressyourcreativitywithPictureEffect.Theseinnovativeeffectstransformyourstillimagesandmoviesintostunningworksofartbyadjusting cameraparametersandapplyingadvancedimageprocessingtechniqueslikemaskingandcompositing—allwithinthecamera.Dependingonyoursceneandcreativeintentions,youcanchoosefrom11customizablemodes (with15effects)including:HDRPainting,Rich-toneMonochrome,SoftFocusandaMiniaturemodethatmakesyoursubjectlooklikeaminiature model.
Notes:•PictureEffectisnotavailableinRAW,RAW+JPG,orContinuousAdvancePriorityAEmodes•NotallPictureEffectmodesareavailablewhilerecordingmovies
HDR Painting Soft Focus
Rich-tone Monochrome
Partial Color(Yellow)
Partial Color(Red)
Partial Color (Blue)
Soft High-keyPosterization(B/W)
Pop Color
Retro Photo
Partial Color (Green)
High Contrast Monochrome
Posterization(Color)Toy Camera
Miniature
sophisticated Sony imaging technology
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expression
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Finalimagewithoptimumshadow/highlightdetail
Highlight details captured
16-50mmF2.8(SAL1650),1/320sec.,F13,ISO100,DaylightwhitebalanceinSweepPanoramaMode
Mid-tone details captured
Shadowdetailscaptured
Auto HDR
High dynamic range (HDR) photography previouslyrequiredconsiderableexpertiseandeffort.ButthisamazingAuto HDR function lets you capture theexpandeddetailofHDRphotosautomatically. With one press, the a65 instantly records three frames at different exposuresandcompositesthebestdetailsfromeach—inthehighlights,mid-tonesandshadows—tocreateasingleimagewithwiderdynamicrangethananysingleexposurecouldpossiblycapture. The resulting HDR image is simplybreathtakinginitsdetail,richcolorandimpact.Sinceadvancedalgorithms detect and correct any misalignmentbetweenthethreeexposures,it’s evenpossibletocapturetheseremarkableimageswithoutusinga tripod. For enhanced control, you cansettheAutoHDRexposurerange tocoversixsteps,from1EVto6EV.
Hand-held Twilight
Whenlightingislow,Hand-heldTwilightmodeenablesclearflash-freephotographywithoutusingatripod.This handy Scene Selection mode shoots a burstofsiximagesatdifferentsettings,including an ISO setting as high as necessary for the scene and a shutter speed appropriate for handheld shooting. It then employs proprietary Sony digital compositing technology and noise reductiontoalignandcombinetheimagesandcreatea singleframewith significantlysuppressedblurandnoise. Thefeatureeveneffectivelycompensatesforcameraandsubjectmovement,makingiteasytotakebeautifuleveningshotswiththecamerainyourhand.
Multi Frame NR
The Multi Frame NR mode is super effectiveatsuppressingnoise.Itallowsyou to clearly capture scenes that wouldnormallybechallenging,evenforseasonedprofessionals.Forexample,candle-litenvironmentscanbevividlycapturedwithoutusingatripodorflash.LikeHand-heldTwilight,ittakessixphotosandexpertlycompositesthemtosuppress noiseandblurwhileraisingcontrastanddetail.UnlikeHand-heldTwilight,however,italsoallowsmanualselectionofISOsensitivity.ThisintelligentmodeiscompatiblewithanyISOsettingandfunctionsinallP/A/S/Mmodes,enablingnoisesuppressionandimprovedimagequalityinanytypeoflighting.ThroughISOexpansion,itcanevenachieveultra-highsensitivityequivalenttoISO25600.
DRO on (Lv.5) DRO off
Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO)
Ifthesubject’sfaceisdarkinabacklitsituation, DRO uses proprietary Sony technologytorecoverdetailshiddenintheshadowsanddeliveranaturallybrightimage.DROcanevenbeusedduring continuous shooting and providesfiveuser-selectablelevelsofcompensation.
Sweep Panorama™ Mode / 3D Sweep Panorama Mode
Captureeverydetailofbreathtakingsceneswithasinglesweepofthecamera.Thea65 automaticallyrecordsasequenceofphotosandseamlesslystitchesthemtogethertocreateasinglespectacularimage.Choose3DSweepPanoramamodetoproducemoredynamicrealismwhenviewedonacompatible3DHDTV*.
*RequiresHDMI®cable(atleast10.2Gbps)and3Dglassessoldseparately.
Drive mode
User-friendlyiconsmakeiteasytoswitch betweensingle-shot,continuous,bracketed andself-timer shooting.Justselectthedrivemode,alongwithselectableparameters(single-shotadvance,continuousadvanceatupto8or3fps,self-timershootingwith2or10-seconddelayandbracketedshootingforexposure,whitebalanceorDRO).Thenstartshooting.Eventhe8fpscontinuous shooting speed of the standard continuousadvancedrivemode(upto10fpsinContinuousPriorityAEmode),isthe
top of its class.
Face Detection and Face Registration
Capturepeoplebeautifullywiththea65,thankstoadvancedFaceDetectiontechnologythatinstantlydetectsuptoeightfacesandoptimizesshootingparameterstoensureaccuratefocusandskintonesevenwhenrecordingmovies.ASmileShutterfunctioncanautomaticallyreleasetheshutterwhensubjectssmileandoffersthreesensitivitylevelsaswellasasmilelevelindicatorthatisdisplayedwhenthemodeis
active.AFaceRegistrationfunctionalsoletsyouregisteruptoeightspecificindividualssothecameraprioritizesthemwhendetectingfaces.ThisfeaturenotonlyworkstogetherwithSmileShutterandFaceDetection,butalsosupports Tracking Focus.
convenient feature-rich functionality
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Vivid
Sunset
Macro
8 modes selectable for optimum results
Portrait
Macro
Sports Action
Landscape
Sunset
Hand-heldTwilight
Night Scene
Night Portrait
Portrait
Notes:Effectivenessvariesaccordingtocamerasettings,subjectandshootingsituation.Facedetectionisdisabledduringmovieshooting.
1200-zone Evaluative Metering
High-precision metering ensures balancedexposuresinwide-ranginglighting conditions. This precision is madepossiblebytheextremelyhighresolutionofanadvancedevaluativemeteringsensorwith1200zones.Thesensor accurately meters the light and color of image data transmitted directly from the image sensor and can also recognizewide-rangingsubjectsandshootingsituations.Theamazingdensityofthis1200-zonemetercontributestobothhighlyprecisemeteringandaccuratesubjectrecognition.TheFn (Function)buttonletsyouchoosebetweenMultisegment,CenterweightedandSpotmeteringmodes.
Exposure mode
Selectinganexposuremodeisassimpleasflickingadial.Convenientlylocated on top of the a65,themodedialprovidesquickanddirectaccesstoProgramAuto,Aperture priority, Shutter-speed priority, andManualexposuremodes,aswell asafully-automaticAutomodeand8 Scene Selection modes (Portrait, Sports Action, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene,Hand-held TwilightandNight Portrait)thatapplyoptimizedAF,drive mode, exposure,brightness,contrast and other settings appropriate to each type of scene.
AUTO+ (Auto Advanced) mode
Thisconvenientmodeadjustscamerasettings automatically. So you can simply point, shoot and let the camera handle everythingelse.Itautomaticallyanalyzesshooting conditions and intelligently adjustseverythingfromapertureandshutterspeedtoISOsensitivityandwhitebalanceonthefly.Whenyoushootfastmovingsubjects,ContinuousAdvancePriorityAEautomaticallyactivatestokeeppace. When scenes are high in contrast butlackdetailinshadowsorhighlights,AutoHDRautomaticallykicksintobringoutmore ofthe details.Activatedsettingsand features are also displayed so you canseewhatfeaturesarebestsuitedto each kind of scene. With the a65,it’seasytotakeadvantageofleading-edgeSony digital technology.
Creative Style
CreativeStylesettingsfreeyoutoswiftlyadjustthelookofyourphotosandmovies.Dependingonthesceneandyourcreativeintentions,simplyselectanyof6customizablesettings(Standard,Vivid,Portrait,Landscape,Sunset,orBlack&White)andthecamerawilladjustcolorandotherimageparametersaccordingly.Youcanalso fine-tune contrast, saturation* and sharpness to suit your personal preference and achievejusttherightfinishingtouch.*NotavailablewhenB/Wmodeisselected.
other features
Low-passfilterwithanti-static coating
Image sensor
Dust particles dislodged byvibration
The flash unit automatically popsupwhenneeded.
*In LCD monitor mode (CIPA standard).
* Supports the latest generation of SD, SDHC (UHS-I), andSDXC(UHS-I) memory cards (including Class 10).
PlayMemories Home Theperfecttoolforday-to-dayimagedownloading, viewingandeditingtasks.
ImageDataConverterApowerfulprogramforfastRAWfileconversion,imageadjustmentandlibrarymanagementwithconvenientnewfunctionslikeratingsandfiltering.
PlayStation®3BRAVIA HDTV
Two-axis White Balance
Inadditiontoautomaticwhitebalanceandafullrangeofwhitebalancepresets, the a65providesatwo-axisWhiteBalancemodeforevenfinerwhitebalanceadjustment.Thismodeletsyouadjustwhitebalanceinthe
amber-blueandgreen-magenta directions to achievemoretrue-to-life color under almost any kind of light source.
High-density battery
TheInfoLITHIUM®NP-FM500Hbatterythatcomeswiththea65providesplentyofpowerforextendedworry-freeshooting.Compactandlightweight,itrechargesquicklyandpacksenoughpowerforapproximatelyupto560shots*.Preciseindicationofremainingpowerisdisplayedthrougha5-levelbatteryiconandanumberthatpreciselyrepresentsthepercentageofpowerremainingin1%increments.
HDMI® terminal
AnHDMIterminalisbuiltwithinthea65, making it easy to connect the camera directlywithanHDTV.Enjoystunningbig-screenviewingofyourphotosandHDmovieswithhigh-definitionimagequalityandhigh-resolutionaudio,aswellasconvenientcameraplaybackusingthetelevision’sremotecontrolif the connected unit is a BRAVIA® TV supporting BRAVIA Sync and PhotoTV HD.
Bundled software
The a65includessoftwareforintuitivephoto editing, file management and more on your personal computer. PlayMemories™ Home* keeps your imagesconvenientlyorganizedbyfolder,rankandtitle,whilealsoprovidingadvancedfeatureslikemovieediting and face search. Image Data Converterallowsquickviewing,editingandconversionoffull-resolutionRAWimagefiles,includingexpertadjustmentofexposure,whitebalanceandtonalcurves,aswellasenhanceddynamic-rangeoptimizationandvignettingcompensation.
Built-in automatic pop-up flash
When the lighting is so dim that supplementallightingbecomesnecessary,thispowerfulbuilt-inflashunit automatically pops up to amply illuminate your scene. This flash unit offers aversatilerangeofmodes,aguidenumberof10(ISO100·m), an illumination
anglethatcoverstheangleofviewofawide18mmlens (27mmeq), andamaximumsynchronizationspeedof1/160sec.
Memory Stick Duo™ / SD card slot
Themediacompartmentprovidesamulti-type slot for standard memory cards, including Memory Stick PRO Duo™ and SD memory* cards. Sony memory cards undergo rigorous testing and are recommended for their outstanding performanceduringHDmovierecording, continuous shooting and high-speed file transfer.
Anti-dust Technology/System
Advanceddustresistancehelpskeepyourphotosblemish-free.Ifdustparticlesenterthecamerawhenthelensisbeingchanged,twolevelsofprotection safeguard the image sensor. First, a special static-free coating on the low-passfiltercoveringthesensorhelpspreventdustfromadhering.Second,ananti-dustmechanismvibratesthefilterathighspeedeverytimethecameraisswitchedofftodislodgeanydustparticles that settled on its surface.
PlayMemories™ Studio for photo and movie playback on PS3™ systems
It’seasytowatchyourphotosandmoviesonaSonyPlayStation®3system.PlayMemoriessoftwareletsyouview,organize,scrollandzoomregularphotos,panoramicimagesand3Dimages1, whileFilmy2softwareletsyouplayAVCHDmoviesandsearchthroughfootage.ThankstothepowerofPS3system,you’llfindthecontentyouseekwithutmostspeed and operational ease.
GPS capability
Thebuilt-inGPS(GlobalPositioningSystem) feature can tag your photographswithdatathatindicateswhereandwhentheyweretaken.WhenyouviewtaggedphotographsonaWindows®PCinstalledwithbundledPlayMemories™Homesoftware,oronaconnectedBRAVIATVwiththePhotoMapfunction,thephotoscanbedisplayedonamaptoindicatewheretheyweretaken.Ahighlysensitiveantenna in the top of the camera ensuresclearreceptionofglobalpositioningdatawhereveryoutravel.
1Requires3DHDTV,HDMIcable(atleast10.2Gbps) and3Dglassessoldseparately.
2Filmysoftwarenotcompatiblewith60pmovies.
*ImageandvideofilesarecompatiblewithiMovie® ’09orlateronMac.PlayMemories™HomesoftwarenotcompatiblewithMacOS®X.
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DT16-50mmF2.8SSM(SAL1650),1/15sec.,F11,ISO100,DaylightwhitebalanceDistagon T* 24mm F2 ZA SSM (SAL24F20Z),1/4000sec.,F2.8,ISO100,Daylightwhitebalance
85mmF2.8(SAL85F28),1/640sec.,F3.2,ISO100,Daylightwhitebalance
interchangeablelenses
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DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6(SAL16105)
APS-C
DT 11-18mm F4.5-5.6(SAL1118)
APS-C APS-C
DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM(SAL1855)
DT 18–250mm F3.5–6.3 (SAL18250)
APS-C
DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3(SAL18200)
APS-C
DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM (SAL18135)
APS-C
Vario-Sonnar T*24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM(SAL2470Z)
35mm F1.4 G(SAL35F14G)
500mm F4.0 G SSM (SAL500F40G)
300mm F2.8 G SSM (SAL300F28G2)
70-200mm F2.8 G SSM (SAL70200G)
70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM(SAL70300G)
70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM(SAL70400G)
Vario-Sonnar T*DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA(SAL1680Z)
Planar T* 85mm F1.4 ZA (SAL85F14Z)
Sonnar T* 135mm F1.8 ZA (SAL135F18Z)
Vario-Sonnar T*16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM(SAL1635Z)
APS-C
APS-C
DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM(SAL55300)
DT 55-200mmF4-5.6 SAM(SAL55200-2)
28-75mm F2.8 SAM(SAL2875)
1.4x Teleconverter(SAL14TC)
2x Teleconverter(SAL20TC)
16mm F2.8 Fisheye(SAL16F28)
20mm F2.8(SAL20F28)
DT 35mm F1.8 SAM (SAL35F18)
50mm F1.4(SAL50F14)
APS-C
50mm F2.8 Macro(SAL50M28)
DT 50mm F1.8 SAM(SAL50F18)
100mm F2.8 Macro(SAL100M28)
135mm F2.8 [T4.5] STF(SAL135F28)
APS-C
Zoom lenses
High-performance Sony a zoomlenses areavailableinwide-rangingfocallengthsthatprovideoutstandingflexibilityincomposingshots.Compactandlightweight,theyofferprofessional-qualityopticsthatmaintainhighimagequalityatallfocallengths,contributetofastresponsebyminimizingtheneedforlenschangesand expandyourrangeofshooting opportunities.
Fixed focal length lenses
Sony afixedfocallengthlensesareprecision-crafted for optimal performance at specific focal lengths. Offering performanceacutabovelenseswithwider focalranges,theydeliveraconsistentandintuitiveshootingexperienceandareavailableinfisheye,portrait,macro,telephotoandotherspecializedmodels.
G™ Lenses
Sony’shighestqualityprofessionallenses areatthetopoftheirclass,deliveringexceptionalin-focusimagequalityandbeautifuldefocusingcourtesyofadvancedasphericalandEDglasselementsaswellasrenownedSonyqualityassurancetechnology.
Carl Zeiss® lenses
DevelopedjointlybySonyandtherenownedopticalmanufacturerCarlZeiss,thesesuperbAF-capablelensesfeatureCarlZeiss optical formulas and coatings and are designed for professional photographers seekingutmostimagequality.
Teleconverters
Teleconvertersareagreatwaytoextendyourtelephotorangeinthefieldwithoutaddingmuchweightorbulktoyourkit.Theygiveyoumaximumreachwithminimum effort.
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APS-C
DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM (SAL1650)
Thislarge-aperturelensprovidesbothhighperformance and a practical focal length range.HighlightsincludeabrightF2.8aperture at all focal length settings from 16mmwideangleto50mmtelephoto,Super Sonic Motor (SSM) for smooth and quietautofocusing,acircularapertureforbeautifulbackgroundblur,andsolidresistance against dust and moisture.
Distagon T* 24mm F2 ZA SSM (SAL24F20Z)
Themoderatelywide-anglefocallengthmakesthisagood“normal”lensforphotographerswhowantaslightlyexpandedfield-of-view.Excellentinlow-lightsituationsthankstoamaximumapertureof F2, this lens also has a minimum focusing distance of only 7.5" (19 cm).
85mm F2.8 SAM (SAL85F28)
Thislightweightandcompactmediumtelephoto lens is ideal for portraits or wheneverslightlymoremagnificationisrequiredthana“normal”lenscanprovide.Thewidemaximumaperturecreatesappealingdefocusedbackgrounds.
DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM (SAL30M28)
Thisultrasharp,“normal”focallengthmacrolensisanexcellentchoiceforsnapshots, portraits and close-ups. A minimum focus distance of only 2 cm producesamagnificationratioof1:1.
APS-C
DesignedspecificallyforusewithcamerasthathaveanAPS-Ctypeimagesensor
Compatiblelenses:SAL70200G(AF and MF modes), SAL300F28G(AF and MF modes), SAL70400G (MF mode only)andSAL135F28(MF mode only).
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USBterminal
HDMI terminal
Built-in flash
Microphone jack
REMOTEterminal
Speaker
Control dial
Remote Sensor
Previewbutton
Focusmodeswitch
Lensreleasebutton DC IN terminal
MENUbutton
Forshooting:Smart teleconverterbutton/FocusMagnifierbuttonForviewing:Zoom inbuttonForshooting:AEL(AELook)button/AV (Aperturevalue) button
PowerswitchShutterbutton
Auto-lock Accessory shoe MOVIEbutton
Mode dial
Flashpop-upbutton
ISObutton
FINDER/LCDbutton
Exposurebutton
Microphone
Shoulder Strap
STP-XS3LCS-SC21Dimensions (WxHxD):Approx. 145/8x101/8x91/2inches (370x255x240mm)
LCS-SC8Dimensions (WxHxD):103/4x91/2x77/8inches(270x240x200mm)
Soft Carrying Case
LCS-SC21/LCS-SC8
Clip-on LCD Monitor
CLM-V55 Clip this 5-inch WVGA LCD monitor atop the camera for large-screenviewingandeasier,moreaccuratemanualfocusing,thankstoasunshadeandpixelmagnification.
•Lightweight8.9oz.body(250g)(approx.withoutbattery) •Compact(WxHxD):51/8x31/2x13/16in.(129x88.5x 20 mm) (excludingprojectingparts)
•Battery-powered/PowersuppliedviaACadapter •Battery(NP-FM500H) and AC Adaptor (AC-PW10AM) are optional •Tiltsforeandaftupto90°andswivelsleftandrightupto180°(withsuppliedshoeadaptor)
Shotgun Microphone
ECM-CG50
Rechargeable Battery Pack
NP-FM500H
Back Pack
LCS-BP2Dimensions (WxHxD):Approx.83/8x153/4x 6 inches (210x400x150mm)
Flash
HVL-F43AMThislarge-capacityflashunitfeaturesSony’sQuickShiftBouncedesign,whichenableswide-rangingangleadjustmentandthesamelightingwhethershooting in the landscape or portrait position.
90°90°
150°
8°
•Guidenumberof43(at 105mm, ISO 100·m)
•CompatiblewithSony’sWirelessRatioControl•Effectivedustandmoistureresistance•Fastfive-secondrechargetime•Built-inwidepanelandbouncesheet
accessories
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Viewfinder
Eyepiecesensor
Diopter-adjustmentdial
MOVIEbutton
Controllerbutton(Enter)/AFbutton/ObjectTrackingbutton
Memory card insertion slot (Memory Stick PRO Duo/SDmemory card)
(In-Camera Guide)buttonForviewing: (Delete)button
PlaybackbuttonLight sensor
Forshooting:Fn(Function)buttonForviewing:Imagerotationbutton
LCD monitor
MENUbuttonbutton
Eyecup
Flash / Accessories Microphone / Monitor Finder Accessories
Lens Accessories
Shooting Accessories
HDMI Cable
Cases & straps
Battery / Charger
Memory cards
FlashHVL-F60M*
*HVL-F60M and HVL-RL1 includes supplied ADP-AMA shoe adaptor
External Battery Adaptor for FlashFA-EB1AM
Multi Flash CableFA-MC1AM
Off-camera Cable for FlashFA-CC1AM
Extension Cable for FlashFA-EC1AM
Triple Connector for FlashFA-TC1AM
Rechargeable battery PackNP-FM500H
Sync Terminal AdaptorFA-ST1AM
Battery ChargerBC-VM10
AC AdaptorAC-PW10AM
Auto Lock Shoe AdaptorADP-AMA
Macro Light
FA-MA1AM
Off-camera Shoe for FlashFA-CS1AM
Clip-on LCD MonitorCLM-V55
Angle FinderFDA-A1AM
Front Lens Cap
LCD Protect Semi Hard SheetPCK-LM2AM
Remote Commander RMT-DSLR1 or RMT-DSLR2
Remote Commander RM-L1AM
LCD Protect SheetPCK-LS8AM
HDMI CableDLC-HEM15 / 20 / 30
Rear Lens CapALC-R55
Lens Hood
Shotgun Microphone
BracketVCT-55LH
Macro Twin Flash kit HVL-MT24AM
Stereo MicrophoneECM-ALST1
FlashHVL-F43AM HVL-F20AM
Memory stick PRO-HG Duo “HX”/ Memory Stick PRO Duo Mark 2
SD Memory Card
Soft CarryingCaseLCS-AMB
Soft Carrying CaseLCS-AMSC30
Soft Carrying
LCS-SC8
Back PackLCS-BP2
Back PackLCS-BP3
Grip BeltSTP-GB1AM
Shoulder Strap STP-SB2AM
Circular PL FiltersVF-49CPAM / 55CPAM / 62CPAM /67CPAM / 72CPAM / 77CPAM
ND Filters [8x]VF-49NDAM / 55NDAM / 62NDAM /67NDAM / 72NDAM / 77NDAM
MC ProtectorsVF-49MPAM / 55MPAM 62MPAM /67MPAM / 72MPAM
Shoulder StrapSTP-XS3
Soft Carrying CaseLCS-U20 / U30
Eyepiece CupFDA-EP11
• Recommendedmemorycardformovierecording:MemoryStickPRO Duo (Mark2),MemoryStickPRO-HGDuo,SDmemorycard/SDHCmemorycard/SDXCmemorycard(Class 4 or more)
• Thenumbersinthetableaboveshowtheapproximatemaximum recordabletimeobtainedbytotalingallmoviefiles.Capacitywillvarybasedonimagerecorded.
• Thesizeofamoviefileislimitedtoapprox.2GB.
2 GB 4 GB 8GB 16 GB 32GB
Standard 335 680 1350 2750 5500Fine 205 410 830 1650 3300RAW&JPEG 54 105 220 440 880RAW 74 145 300 600 1200
Movie recording time for single media(Memory Stick PRO Duo,inhoursandminutes,approx.)
Number of recordable frames for single media (Memory Stick PRO Duo,ImagesizeL24M,aspectratio3:2)
2 GB 4 GB 8GB 16 GB 32GB
AVCHD 60i 24M (FX) (NTSC) 0:10 0:20 0:40 1:30 3:00
AVCHD 60p28M(PS) (NTSC) 0:09 0:15 0:35 1:15 2:30
AVCHD 24p 24M (FX) (NTSC) 0:10 0:20 0:40 1:30 3:00
MP4 1440×108012M 0:20 0:40 1:20 2:45 5:30
ControlbuttonWhenthemenuisturnedon: / / / buttonWhenthemenuisturnedoff: DISP (Display)/WB(Whitebalance)/
(Self)/ (Drive)/ (PictureEffect)
TypeCamera type Interchangeable-lens digital camera with built-in flashLens CompatibilityLens compatibility Sony A-mount lenses, operation with Minolta/Konica Minolta lenses confirmedImage sensorType APS-C size (23.5 x 15.6 mm), Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor with primary color filters Number of pixels (effective) Approx. 24.3 megapixelsNumber of pixels (total) Approx. 24.7 megapixelsImage sensor aspect ratio 3:2Anti-dust system Charge protection coating on Low-Pass Filter and Image Sensor-Shift mechanismRecording system (still image)
Recording format JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.3, MPF Baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format), 3D MPO (MPF Extended compliant)
Image size (pixels)
3:2 aspect ratio L: 6000 x 4000 (24M), M: 4240 x 2832 (12M), S: 3008 x 2000 (6M)
16:9 aspect ratio L: 6000 x 3376 (20M), M: 4240 x 2400 (10M), S: 3008 x 1688 (5.1M)
Sweep Panorama Wide: horizontal 12,416 x 1,856 (23M), vertical 5,536 x 2,160 (12M), Standard: horizontal 8,192 x 1,856 (15M), vertical 3,872 x 2,160 (8.4M)
3D Sweep Panorama Wide: 7152 x 1080 (7.7M), Standard: 4912 x 1080 (5.3M), 16:9: 1920 x 1080 (2.1M)
Image quality modes RAW, RAW & JPEG, JPEG Fine, JPEG Standard
Picture Effect11 modes (15 effects): Posterization (Color, B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R,G,B,Y), High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera, Soft High-key, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome, Miniature
Creative Style Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, B/W (Contrast -3 to +3 steps, Saturation -3 to +3 steps, Sharpness -3 to +3 steps)
Dynamic range functions Off, Dynamic Range Optimizer (Auto/Level), Auto High Dynamic Range: Off, Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure Difference Level (1-6 EV, 1.0 EV step)
Color space sRGB, Adobe RGBRecording system (movie)
Recording format AVCHD™ 2.0 (Progressive) / MP4Video compression MPEG-4 AVC (H.264)
Audio recording format Dolby® Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC
Image size (pixels) NTSCAVCHD: 1920 x 1080 (60p/28Mbps/PS, 60i/24Mbps/FX, 60i/17Mbps/FH, 24p/24Mbps/FX, 24p/17M/bpsFH)
MP4: 1440 x 1080 (30fps/12Mbps), VGA: 640 x 480 (30fps/3Mbps)
Media
Media Memory Stick PRO Duo™, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™, SD memory card, SDHC memory card (UHS-I compliant), SDXC memory card (UHS-I compliant)
Slot Memory Stick Duo™/ SD memory cardNoise reduction
Noise reductionLong exposure NR: On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 sec. High ISO NR: High/Normal/Low
Multi frame noise reduction Auto/ISO 100 to 25600White Balance
ModesAuto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (Warm white/Cool white/Day white/Daylight), Flash, C. Temp 2500 to 9900K, C Filter G7 to M7, 15-step, Custom, AWB micro adjustment
Two-axis fine adjustment Available in all modes <G7 to M7 (15 steps), A7 to B7 (15 steps)>Bracketing 3 frames, H/L selectableFocus systemType TTL phase-detection AFFocus sensor CCD line sensorsFocus point 15 points (3 points cross type)
Sensitivity range EV -1 to 18 (at ISO100 equivalent with F2.8 lens attached) Focus mode Autofocus, Manual FocusAF mode Single-shot AF (AF-S), Continuous AF (AF-C), Automatic AF (AF-A) selectableFocus area Wide (auto,15 points), Zone, Spot, Local
Other features Object Tracking Focus, Predictive control (AF-A,AF-C), Focus lock, Eye-start AF, AF illuminator (built-in flash type)
Exposure controlMetering type 1200-zone evaluative meteringMetering sensor Exmor APS HD CMOS sensorMetering sensitivity EV -2 to EV 17 (at ISO 100 equivalent with F1.4 lens attached) Modes Multi segment, Center weighted, Spot
Exposure modesAUTO, Flash Off, AUTO Advanced (AUTO+), Scene Selection, Sweep Panorama, 3D Sweep Panorama, Continuous Advance Priority AE, Movie, Programmed AE (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed priority (S), Manual (M)
Scene Selection Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Hand-held TwilightExposure compensation ±3.0 EV (1/3 EV steps)
AE bracketing 3 shot single or continuous with 1/3 EV or 2/3 EV increments, bracket can be offset ±3EV with Exposure Compensation
AE lock Available with AE lock button. AE is also locked when focus is locked in multi-segment metering mode.ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) ISO 100-16000 equivalent, AUTO (ISO 100-1600 )
ViewfinderType XGA OLED, 0.5" (1.3 cm) electronic viewfinderTotal number of dots (approx.) 2,359,296 dotsBrightness control Auto / Manual (3 steps between -1 and +1)
Field coverage 100%Magnification Approx. 1.09x (with 50 mm lens at infinity, -1 m-1)
Diopter adjustment -4.0 ~ +3.0 m-1
Eye point Approx. 27 mm from the eyepiece lens, 22 mm from the eyepiece frame at -1 diopter (CIPA standard)
Display Histogram Display, Graphic Display, Digital Level Gauge, Shooting Data Display, SimpleDisplay, Grid LineReal-time image adjustment display Exposure Comp, White Balance, Creative Style
LCD monitorType 3.0" Xtra Fine LCD™ TFT displayTotal number of dots (approx.) 921,600 dotsBrightness control Auto/Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2)
Field coverage 100%
Adjustable angle Tilt angle: Downward 180 degrees. Rotation angle: Leftward 270 degrees from the position in which the LCD monitor is facing forward.
Display Selector (finder/LCD) Auto/Manual
Display Histogram Display, Graphic Display, Digital Level Gauge, Shooting Data Display, Simple Display, Shooting Information For Viewfinder, Grid Line
Real-time image adjustment display Exposure Comp, White Balance, Creative StyleFocus Magnifier 5.9x, 11.7xPeaking MF Yes (Level: High/Mid/Low/Off, Color: White/Red/Yellow)
Smart Teleconverter (digital zoom without image deterioration)
Approx.1.4 x / 2xShutterType Electronically controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane typeShutter speed 1/4000 second to 30 seconds, Bulb Flash sync. speed 1/160 secondElectronic front curtain shutter Yes, On/OffSteadyShot INSIDE™ (image stabilization)
System For still images: Image Sensor-Shift mechanism, For movies: Electronic
SteadyShot capability For still images: Approx. 2.5-4.5 EV decrease in shutter speed (varies according to shooting conditions and lens used)
FlashType Auto popup, built-inGuide No. 10 (in meters at ISO 100)
Coverage Field of view up to 18mm (indicated on lens), 27mm (35mm format equivalent)
Control ADI flash / Pre-flash TTLCompensation ±2.0 EV (1/3 EV steps)
Bracketing 3 single shots with 1/3 or 2/3 EV steps, bracketing can be offset ±2EV with Flash Exposure Compensation
Modes Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off)
Recycling time Approx. 3 secExternal flash Sony System Flash compatible with Auto-lock accessory shoe Wireless control Yes (wireless flash with lighting ratio control)
Drive
Drive modes Single Shot, Continuous (Hi/Lo), Self-timer (10/2 sec. delay), Bracketing (Cont., Single, White Balance), Remote Control (with optional RMT-DSLR1 or RMT-DSLR2)
Continuous shooting speed1 Hi: Maximum 8 frames per second, Lo: Maximum 3 frames per secondContinuous Advance Priority AE: Maximum 10 images per second
Max. continuous shots *1
Continuous Advance Priority AE mode: Fine: 17 images, Standard: 18 images, RAW & JPEG: 11 images, RAW: 13 images Continuous shooting 2 : Fine: 18 images, Standard: 18 images, RAW & JPEG: 11 images, RAW: 13 images
Playback
Modes
Single (with or without shooting information), RGB histogram and highlight/shadow warning, 4/9-frame index view, Enlarged display mode (L: 13.6x, M: 9.9x, S: 6.8x), Auto Review (10/5/2 sec, Off), Image orientation (On/Off), Slideshow, Panorama scrolling, Folder selection (still), Forward/Rewind (movie), Delete, Protect
Other featuresFace detection (up to 8 faces detectable automatically), Face registration, Face selection, Smile Shutter™ technology (selectable from 3 steps), In-Camera Guide, Custom Function, GPS
InterfacePC interface Hi-speed USB (USB 2.0): Mass-storage, MTPHD output HDMI mini connector (Type-C), BRAVIA Sync (link menu), PhotoTV HDOthers Sync. Terminal, Auto-lock accessory shoe, Microphone jack, DC IN terminal, Remote terminalCompatible OS (USB connection)
Windows XP3 SP3, Windows Vista4 SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Mac OS X (10.3-10.6)
AudioMicrophone Built-in stereo microphone or ECM-ALST1 / ECM-CG50 (sold separately)
Speaker Built-in, monaural, volume settings in 8 stepsPrintCompatible standards Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, DPOF settingCustom functionType Custom key settingsPowerBattery Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM500HStill images Approx. up to 510 shots with viewfinder and 560 up to shots with LCD monitor (CIPA standard)
Movies Approx. up to 190 min. with viewfinder and up to 190 min. with LCD monitor5
External power AC Adaptor AC-PW10AM (optional)
WeightWith battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo Approx. 1 lb 5.9 oz (622 g)
Body only Approx. 1 lb 3.1 oz (543 g)
Dimensions(W x H x D) (excluding protrusions) Approx. 5 1/4 x 3 7/8 x 3 1/4 in. (132.1 x 97.5 x 80.7 mm)
Body materialBody material High-grade plastic exteriorOperating TemperatureRange 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Trademarks & Remarks
* Screen displays are simulated.* Simulated effects are used to illustrate some functions.
• is a trademark of Sony Corporation.• Exmor , BIONZ , BRAVIA , SteadyShot, VAIO , InfoLithium , Memory Stick , Translucent Mirror Technology , Tru-Finder , Memory Stick PRO Duo , and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.•PlayStationandPS3aretrademarksofSonyComputerEntertainmentInc.•Blu-rayDiscand are trademarks.•AVCHDandAVCHDProgressiveandtheirrespectivelogosaretrademarksofPanasonicCorporationandSonyCorporation.•SDLogo,SDHCLogoandSDXCLogoaretrademarksofSD-3C,LLC.•HDMI,HDMILogo,andHigh-DefinitionMultimediaInterfacearetrademarksorregisteredtrademarksofHDMILicensingLLCintheUnitedStatesandothercountries.•Allothercompanyandproductnamesmentionedhereinareusedforidentificationpurposesonlyandmaybethetrademarksorregisteredtrademarksoftheirrespectiveowners.•InfoLithiumisalithiumbatterypackwhichcanexchangedatawithcompatibleelectronicequipmentaboutitsenergyconsumption.Sonyrecommendsthatyouusethebatterypackwithelectronicequipmentbearingthemark.
ThecomputerenvironmentmustalsosatisfytheoperatingrequirementsoftheOS.6MustbeinstalledwiththeaboveOSatdelivery.ProperoperationcannotbeguaranteedwithanupgradedOSenvironment.
7 64-bitandStarterEditionsarenotsupported.WindowsImageMasteringAPI (IMAPI)Ver.2.0orlaterisrequired fordiscburningfunction.
System requirements of bundled softwareImage Data Converter Ver. 4 PlayMemories™ Home
OS6 Microsoft Windows® Macintosh® Microsoft Windows®
Windows® XP7 SP3, Windows Vista® SP2, Windows 7 SP1 Mac OS® X (10.5, 10.6 Snow Leopard) Windows® XP7 SP3, Windows Vista® SP2, Windows 7 SP1
CPU Pentium® 4 or faster Intel® Core™ Solo, Core Duo, Core 2 Duo or faster
Pentium III 800 MHz or faster [for playing/editing HD movies: Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster, Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or faster, Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26 GHz or faster (HD FX/HD FH), Intel Core 2 Duo 2.40 GHz or faster (HD PS)]
Memory 1 GB or more is recommended 1 GB or more is recommended 512 MB or more (for playing/editing HD movies: 1 GB or more)
Specifications and features are based on information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice.1Speedmayvarydependingonshootingconditionsandmemorycardinuse.2Whendrivemodeissettocontinuousshooting“Hi”mode.364-bitandStarterEditionsarenotsupported.4StarterEditionisnotsupported.5 Records in 29 minute segments.
Main specifications of
DI11002
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