Comes with the versatile SAL1855 all-purpose lens for everyday use. General Features : Intuitive Graphic Display Quick AF Live View SteadyShot INSIDE Bionz Image Processing Engine Advanced D-Range Optimiser Included with the versatile SAL1855 all-purpose lens Digital SLR camera with built-in flash and interchangeable lenses Sony ALPHA lenses, Minolta and Konica Minolta AF lenses 14.

9 megapixels; Effective: 14.2 megapixels Media: Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX, SD Memory card, SDHC Memory card 2.

7 (6.9 cm) (100% field of view), 230,400-dot TFT, Clear Photo LCD Pentamirror tilt system Built-in Auto Pop-up FLASH Freebies Top No Freebies with this product! (less)

9cm (2.7"") screen - Clear Photo LCD displays detailed, high-contrast images: with Auto Brightness Control for easy viewing, even in sunlight Friendly Help Guide and Graphic Display - Simple on-screen guidance assures easy, intuitive operation, even for first-time DSLR users Responsive autofocus - 9-point centre cross AF with EyeStart activation for fast, accurate focusing SteadyShot INSIDE - Optical image stabilisation gives up to 3.

5 steps anti-shake performance with α-mount lenses by Sony or Konica Minolta lenses Smart Teleconverter - Gives additional instant magnification of 1.4x or 2x to pull distant subjects closer High sensitivity up to ISO 3200 - Low noise imaging up to ISO 3200, plus high-ISO noise reduction for more natural-looking results, even in low light D-Range Optimiser - Analyses image in real time, adjusting brightness and contrast for more natural, evenly exposed backlit scenes Creative Styles - Pick from 7 selectable styles to process your image creatively: can be customised for even greater creative control Dual anti-dustsystem - Reduces build-up ofduston sensor during lens exchange HDMIoutput - HD connector for image display on HD TV (requires optional cable).

PhotoTV HD enhances still image viewing on compatible BRAVIA BRAVIA Sync - Allows direct control of camera playback functions via BRAVIA TV’s remote Supplied software - Includes Image Data Converter SR; Image Data Lightbox SR; and Picture Motion Browser for easy image management Specification Lens Mount Sony α mount YES Compatibility with A-Mount bayonet lenses from Minolta and Konica Minolta YES Lens Compatibility All types of Sony α lenses YES Minolta & Konica Minolta α/MAXXUM/DYNAX lenses YES Image Sensory Image sensor type CCD Sensor Image sensor colour filter R, G, B, Primary color Size (mm) 23.5 x 15.

7 (APS-C size) Camera Total sensor Pixels (megapixels) Approx. 14.

9 Effective Pixels (megapixels) Approx. 14.

2 Automatic White Balance YES White balance: preset selection Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash White balance: custom setting YES White balance: types of color temperature NO White balance bracketing NO ISO Sensitivity Setting ISO100 - 3200 equivalent SteadyShot INSIDE System: Sensor-shift mechanism YES SteadyShot INSIDE scale (in viewfinder) YES Camera-Shake warning (in viewfinder) YES SteadyShot INSIDE capability Approximately 2.5 EV - 3.

5 EV decrease in shutter speed (varies according to shooting conditions and lens used) SteadyShot INSIDE compatibility All Sony DSLR lenses and A-Mount bayonet lenses from Minolta and Konica Minolta *SteadyShot INSIDE was previously known as Super SteadyShot Anti-Dust Double anti dust system (anti-static coating and CCD shift mechanism) :yes Auto Focus System TTL phase-detection system YES Sensor 9 points with centre cross sensor Sensitivity Range (at ISO 100 equivalent); EV 0 - 18 Eye Start AF System (on off selectable) YES AF Area: Wide focus area YES (auto with 9 areas) AF Area: Spot YES (center cross sensor) AF Area: Local focus area selection YES (9 local areas) AF Modes Continuous, Single Shot, Automatic, Manual Focus Predictive Focus Control YES (with moving subjects in AF-A and AF-C) Focus Lock YES AF Illuminator YES (with built-in flash) AF Illuminator range (meters) 5 Auto Exposure System Light metering type TTL Light metering cell 40-segment honeycomb-pattern SPC Light metering: Multi segment YES Light metering: Spot YES Light metering: Center weighted YES Exposure: Automatic YES Exposure: Program Auto YES Exposure: Shutter priority YES Exposure: Aperture priority YES Exposure: Manual YES Exposure: Scene selection YES AE Lock NO Exposure compensation YES (+/-2.0 EV, 0.

3 EV step) AE Bracketing With 0.3 EV / 0.

7 EV increments, 3 frames; (in ""Drive mode setting"") Shutter Type Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type Shutter Speed Range (seconds) 1/4000 - 30 and bulb Flash Sync Speed (With Super Steady Shoot Off); second 1/160 Flash Sync Speed (With Super Steady Shoot On); second 1/160 Flash Built-in-Flash Guide Number (in meters at ISO 100) 10 Flash Metering System ADI / Pre-flash TTL flash metering Flash Compensation +/-2.0 EV (0.

3EV steps selectable) Built-in-Flash Recycling Time (approx. time in seconds) 4 Flash Mode Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Rear flash sync.

High Speed sync. with optional compatible accessory flash Wireless flash mode YES (with optional compatible accessory flash) Slow Synchronization YES Red-Eye Reduction YES Flash Popup YES Automatic Flash YES (with AUTO and Scene selection mode) Viewfinder Type Fixed eye-level system with roof mirror type Focusing Screen Spherical Acute Matte Field of View (%) 95 Magnification (with 50mm lens at infinity) 0.

83x Eye Relief Approx. 16.

5mm from the eyepiece lens Diopter Adjustment -2.5 to +1.

0 diopter Live View Type NO Other NO LCD screen Screen Size 2.7 Monitor Type Clear Photo LCD LCD Total Dot Number 230.

400 LCD on/off YES Brightness adjustable YES Tilting screen NO Recording Drive Mode Single-frame advance, Continuous advance, 10 seconds and 2 seconds Self-timer, Self-timer Continuous, Continuous-advance AE bracketing, Remote commander Continuous-Advance Rate (approx. frames per second at maximum) Max.

2.5 fps (approx.

) Number of Continuous Advance JPEG (L size, Fine): Until memory card is full, RAW: 6 images, RAW+JPEG: 3 images Recording Media Memory Stick PRO Duo™/ Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™/ Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ HX/ SD memory card/ SDHC memory card Recording Format JPEG, RAW, RAW+JPEG, 16:9 selectable RAW (pixels) 4592 x 3056 Image Size L - JPEG (pixels) 4592 x 3056 (14M) Image Size M (pixels) 3408 x 2272 (7.7M) Image Size S (pixels) 2288 x 1520 (3.

5M) Still Image quality RAW, RAW+JPEG, Standard (JPEG), Fine (JPEG) Noise Reduction (Long exp.NR) On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 second Noise Reduction (High ISO NR) On/Off, available at the ISO set to 1600 or above Delete Function Single, multiple, or all frames in a folder Color Space (sRGB) YES Color Space (Adobe RGB) YES Color mode/DEC/Creative styles Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Night view, Sunset, B/W, AdobeRGB Dynamic Range Optimizer Off, Standard / Advanced Date/Time Print With PictBridge Playback/Edit Information Display YES White/Black Out Alert YES Index Playback YES (25, 9, 4 or 5 last frames filmstrip) Enlarge (Maximum magnification) L size: 14x, M size: 11x, S size: 7.

2x Image Rotation YES Auto Image Rotation YES General Battery Remaining Indicator YES InfoLITHIUM Battery Indicator YES Histogram Indicator YES Exif 2.21 Exif Print YES PictBridge YES Menu Language English / French / German / Spanish / Italian / Portuguese / Dutch / Russian / Swedish / Danish / Norwegian / Finish / Polish / Czech / Hungarian Zone Matching NO Depth-of-Field Preview NO PRINT Image Matching III YES Remote Release Terminal NO IR Remote Control YES (with RMT-DSLR1) DPOF(Digital Print Order Format) YES Indicator of remaining memory space (CF) YES Beep Sound On/Off selectable File Number Memory On/Off selectable Folder Name Mode Standard and Date Operating Temperature (degrees C) 0 - 40 Jacks Video Out NO HD/HDMI™ Out YES, HDMI™ mini connector USB 2.

0 Hi-Speed YES USB Mode Mass Storage (PC connection) / PTP(PictBridge) Power/Others Battery System NP-FH50 Supplied Battery NP-FH50 Stamina (battery life in CIPA condition) Approx. 500 images Weight (g) Approx.

456 Dimensions Width (mm) 128.1 Height (mm) 97.

1 Depth (mm) 79.6 (less)

9cm (2.7"") tilt-angle screen - Clear Photo LCD displays detailed, high-contrast images: with Auto Brightness Control for easy viewing, even in sunlight Friendly Help Guide and Graphic Display - Simple on-screen guidance assures easy, intuitive operation, even for first-time DSLR users Responsive autofocus - 9-point centre cross AF with EyeStart activation for fast, accurate focusing SteadyShot INSIDE - Optical image stabilisation gives up to 3.

5 steps anti-shake performance with α-mount lenses by Sony or Konica Minolta lenses Smart Teleconverter - Gives additional instant magnification of 1.4x or 2x to pull distant subjects closer High sensitivity up to ISO 3200 - Low noise imaging up to ISO 3200, plus high-ISO noise reduction for more natural-looking results, even in low light D-Range Optimiser - Analyses image in real time, adjusting brightness and contrast for more natural, evenly exposed backlit scenes Creative Styles - Pick from 7 selectable styles to process your image creatively: can be customised for even greater creative control Dual anti-dustsystem - Reduces build-up ofduston sensor during lens exchange HDMIoutput - HD connector for image display on HD TV (requires optional cable).

PhotoTV HD enhances still image viewing on compatible BRAVIA BRAVIA Sync - Allows direct control of camera playback functions via BRAVIA TV’s remote Supplied software - Includes Image Data Converter SR; Image Data Lightbox SR; and Picture Motion Browser for easy image management specifications Lens Mount Sony α mount YES Compatibility with A-Mount bayonet lenses from Minolta and Konica Minolta YES Lens Compatibility All types of Sony α lenses YES Minolta & Konica Minolta α/MAXXUM/DYNAX lenses YES Image Sensory Image sensor type CCD Sensor Image sensor colour filter R, G, B, Primary color Size (mm) 23.5 x 15.

7 (APS-C size) Camera Total sensor Pixels (megapixels) Approx. 14.

9 Effective Pixels (megapixels) Approx. 14.

2 Automatic White Balance YES White balance: preset selection Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash White balance: custom setting YES ISO Sensitivity Setting SteadyShot INSIDE System: Sensor-shift mechanism yes SteadyShot INSIDE scale (in viewfinder) YES Camera-Shake warning (in viewfinder) YES SteadyShot INSIDE capability Approximately 2.5 EV - 3.

5 EV decrease in shutter speed (varies according to shooting conditions and lens used) SteadyShot INSIDE compatibility All Sony DSLR lenses and A-Mount bayonet lenses from Minolta and Konica Minolta Anti-Dust Double anti dust system (anti-static coating and CCD shift mechanism) YES Auto Focus System TTL phase-detection system YES Sensor 9 points with centre cross sensor Sensitivity Range (at ISO 100 equivalent); EV 0 - 18 Eye Start AF System (on off selectable) YES AF Area: Wide focus area YES (auto with 9 areas) AF Area: Spot YES (center cross sensor) AF Area: Local focus area selection YES (9 local areas) AF Modes Continuous, Single Shot, Automatic, Manual Focus Predictive Focus Control YES (with moving subjects in AF-A and AF-C) Focus Lock YES AF Illuminator YES (with built-in flash) AF Illuminator range (meters) 5 Auto Exposure System Light metering type TTL Light metering cell 40-segment honeycomb-pattern SPC Light metering: Multi segment YES Light metering: Spot YES Light metering: Center weighted YES Exposure: Automatic YES Exposure: Program Auto YES Exposure: Shutter priority YES Exposure: Aperture priority YES Exposure: Manual YES Exposure: Scene selection yes Exposure compensation YES (+/-2.0 EV, 0.

3 EV step) AE Bracketing With 0.3 EV / 0.

7 EV increments, 3 frames; (in ""Drive mode setting"") Shutter Type Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type Shutter Speed Range (seconds) 1/4000 - 30 and bulb Flash Sync Speed (With Super Steady Shoot Off); second 1/160 Flash Sync Speed (With Super Steady Shoot On); second 1/160 Flash Built-in-Flash Guide Number (in meters at ISO 100) 10 Flash Metering System ADI / Pre-flash TTL flash metering Flash Compensation +/-2.0 EV (0.

3EV steps) Built-in-Flash Recycling Time (approx. time in seconds) 4 Flash Mode Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Rear flash sync.

High Speed sync. with optional compatible accessory flash Wireless flash mode YES (with optional compatible accessory flash) Slow Synchronization YES Red-Eye Reduction YES Flash Popup YES Automatic Flash YES (with AUTO and Scene selection mode) Viewfinder Type Fixed eye-level system with roof mirror type Focusing Screen Spherical Acute Matte Field of View (%) 95 Magnification (with 50mm lens at infinity) 0.

74x Eye Relief Approx. 19.

7mm from the eyepiece lens Diopter Adjustment -3.0 to +1.

0 diopter Live View Type YES - Quick AF Live view Other Smart Tele Converter LCD screen Screen Size 2.7 Monitor Type Clear Photo LCD LCD Total Dot Number 230.

400 LCD on/off YES Brightness adjustable YES (Auto Brightness Control available) Tilting screen YES - 2 way tilt Recording Drive Mode Single-frame advance, Continuous advance, 10 seconds and 2 seconds Self-timer, Self-timer Continuous, Continuous-advance AE bracketing, Remote commander Continuous-Advance Rate (approx. frames per second at maximum) Max.

2.5 fps with viewfinder, max.

2 fps in live view mode (approx.) Number of Continuous Advance JPEG (L size, Fine): Until memory card is full, RAW: 6 images, RAW+JPEG: 3 images Recording Media Memory Stick PRO Duo™/ Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™/ Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ HX/ SD memory card/ SDHC memory card Recording Format JPEG, RAW, RAW+JPEG, 16:9 selectable RAW (pixels) 4592 x 3056 Image Size L - JPEG (pixels) 4592 x 3056 (14M) Image Size M (pixels) 3408 x 2272 (7.

7M) Image Size S (pixels) 2288 x 1520 (3.5M) Still Image quality RAW, RAW+JPEG, Standard (JPEG), Fine (JPEG) Noise Reduction (Long exp.

NR) On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 second Noise Reduction (High ISO NR) On/Off, available at the ISO set to 1600 or above Delete Function Single, multiple, or all frames in a folder Color Space (sRGB) YES Color Space (Adobe RGB) YES Color mode/DEC/Creative styles Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Night view, Sunset, B/W, AdobeRGB Dynamic Range Optimizer Off, Standard / Advanced Date/Time Print With PictBridge Playback/Edit Information Display YES White/Black Out Alert YES Index Playback YES (25, 9, 4 or 5 last frames filmstrip) Enlarge (Maximum magnification) L size: 14x, M size: 11x, S size: 7.2x Image Rotation YES Auto Image Rotation YES General Battery Remaining Indicator YES InfoLITHIUM Battery Indicator YES Histogram Indicator YES Exif 2.

21 Exif Print YES PictBridge YES Menu Language English / French / German / Spanish / Italian / Portuguese / Dutch / Russian / Swedish / Danish / Norwegian / Finish / Polish / Czech / Hungarian Zone Matching NO Depth-of-Field Preview NO PRINT Image Matching III YES Remote Release Terminal NO IR Remote Control YES (with RMT-DSLR1) DPOF(Digital Print Order Format) YES Indicator of remaining memory space (CF) YES Beep Sound On/Off selectable File Number Memory On/Off selectable Folder Name Mode Standard and Date Operating Temperature (degrees C) 0 - 40 Jacks Video Out NO HD/HDMI™ Out YES, HDMI™ mini connector USB 2.0 Hi-Speed YES USB Mode Mass Storage (PC connection) / PTP(PictBridge) Power/Others Battery System NP-FH50 Supplied Battery NP-FH50 Stamina (battery life in CIPA condition) Approx.

500 images with viewfinder, approx. 230 images in live view mode Weight (g) Approx.

497 Dimensions Width (mm) 128.1 Height (mm) 97.

1 Depth (mm) 83.5 (less)

SteadyShot INSIDE image stabilization is built into the camera body itself. You'll reduce blur with every a-mount lens, including macro and wide-aperture standard zoom lenses.

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.

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 -- High ISO Noise Reduction technology reduces picture noise artifacts at high-sensitivity ISO 1600 and ISO 3200 settings by eliminating noise from RAW data after analog-to-digital conversion. 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.

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. In addition, the 230 features an integrated hot shoe, which lets you expand your lighting options with a range of accessory flashes (sold separately).

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. 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.

14.2 megapixel resolution for ultra-fine detail A 14.

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. HDMI terminal with 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 televisions remote (HDMI cable and BRAVIA Sync capable HDTV required, sold separately)1. 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.

Creative Style settings Creative Style settings give you control over how the camera processes your images. Choose from 8 finishing styles, including Standard, Vivid, Potrait, 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.

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 each time the camera is shut off. PhotoTV HD compatibility PhotoTV HD compatibility3 lets you automatically create high-resolution thumbnails optimized for viewing on a compatible Sony BRAVIA HDTV.

Dual slot Compatiblity 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. Smallest, lightest series body The 290 features the smallest and lightest body of any Sony (alpha) series camera for improved portability, as well as an intuitive button layout that allows for easy single-handed operation.

2.7 (diag.

) Clear Photo LCD Plus display Review your images and monitor camera settings on the large 2.7 (diag.

) Clear Photo LCD Plus display, which provides sharp, clear viewing, even in outdoor environments. 9-Point AF Sensor 9-Point Center Cross AF Sensor uses 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.

Dynamic Range Optimizer Dynamic Range Optimizer provides two levels - Standard/Plus to improve results with backlit subjects and recover details hidden in shadows or lost in glare. Normal DRO improves detail using standard gamma curves for fast shot-to-shot response time, while Advanced DRO adjusts dynamic range area-by-area for greater accuracy.

Stamina Battery power Stamina Battery power allows you to take up to 500 shots2 on a fully charged NP-FM50 InfoLITHIUM battery when using the optical viewfinder mode, and youll be able to see how much power remains in percentage increments, so you can keep shooting in confidence. 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.

Included SAL1855 18-55mm standard zoom lens The 290 comes with a SAL1855 DT 18-55mm standard zoom kit lens. This newly developed lens employs a Smooth Autofocus Motor (SAM) to deliver smooth and silent autofocus operation, and offers a flexible focal range that allows you to capture everything from wide angle to midrange telephoto shots with ease.

Specification General Camera Type Digital SLR camera with built-in flash and interchangeable lenses Lens Used Sony lenses, Minolta and Konica Minolta AF lenses Image Capture Sensor 23.5 x 15.

7mm (APS-C type) with RGB primary colour filter No. of Pixels Total: 14.

9 megapixels; Effective: 14.2 megapixels Dust Reduction Charge protection coating on low pass filter and image-sensor shift mechanism Sensitivity Auto, ISO 100 to 3200 (in 1-stop increments, Recommended Exposure Index) Recording Recording Media Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX, SD Memory card, SDHC Memory card Format Function FAT 12, 16, 32 File Format JPEG (DCF2.

0, Exif 2.21), RAW (Sony ARW 2.

0 format), RAW + JPEG Image Size (Aspect ratio 3:2) L(14M):4,592x 3,056; M(7.7M): 3,408 x 2,272; S(3.

5M): 2,288 x 1,520 Image Size (Aspect ratio 16:9) L(12M):4,592 x 2,576; M(6.5M): 3,408 x 1,920; S(2.

9M): 2,288 x 1,280 Colour Modes sRGB, Adobe RGB Image Quality Modes Standard, Fine, RAW, RAW+JPEG Noise Reduction Long Exposure: Available at shutter speeds longer than 1 sec. High ISO: available at the ISO set to 1600 or above Creative Style Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night view, B/W D-Range Optimizer Mode: off / Standard / Advanced White Balance Settings Auto, Preset (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash), Custom Super SteadyShot System Image-sensor shift mechanism Display Indicator inside viewfinder Compensation Approx.

2.5 - 3.

5 steps decrease in shutter speeds (varies according to conditions and lens used) Display LCD Monitor 2.7 (6.

9 cm) (100% field of view), 230,400-dot TFT, Clear Photo LCD AF System Focus Modes Single-shot AF, Auto AF, Continuous AF, Manual Focus Main Functions Focus areas selection (Wide area / 9-point local frame selection), predictive focus for moving subjects, focus lock, Eye-Start AF, AF illuminator using built-in flash Eye-start AF Selectable via main menu Type TTL phase-detection system Sensor CCD line sensors (9 points) Sensitivity Range 0EV - 18EV, ISO 100 equivalent AF Illuminator Range: 1 - 5m AE System Exposure Modes Program AE (AUTO, AUTO with Flash Off, P), Aperture priority, Shutter priority, Manual Scene Selector Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Sunset, Night view / Night portrait Metering Type TTL metering (Multi Segment, Center-Weighted, Spot) Metering Sensor 40-segment honeycomb-pattern SPC Metering Range 1EV - 20EV (+3EV to +20EV with spot metering), ISO 100 equivalent with F1.4 lens Exposure Compensation +/- 2EV (1/3 EV increments) AE Lock Yes Built-In Flash Type Built-in Auto Pop-up Flash Metering and Control ADI/ Pre- flash TTL flash Flash Coverage 18mm (focal length printed on lens) Flash Modes Auto (Flash-off), Auto, Fill flash, Red-eye reduction, Rear Sync, Slow sync, High-speed sync*, Wireless* *Requires compatible external flash Guide Number GN 10 (in meters at ISO 100) Flash Compensation +/- 2EV (1/3 EV increments) Recycling Time Approx.

4 seconds Shutter Type Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane shutter Speed Range 1/4000 sec. -30 sec.

, bulb Flash Sync Speed 1/160 sec Viewfinder Type Fixed eye-level, penta-Dach-mirror Focusing Screen Spherical Acute Matte Field of View 95% Magnification 0.83x (with 50mm lens at infinity) Eye Relief Approx.

16.5mm from the eyepiece, 10.

9mm from the eyepiece frame at -1 diopter Diopter Control -2.5 to +1.

0m Shooting Continuous Shooting Rate Up to 2.5 fps with viewfinder Continuous Shooting Limit L size, Fine: until memory card is full, RAW: 6 frames, RAW+JPEG: 3 frames Self-timer 10 sec.

, 2 sec. Others Printing Output Control Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, PictBridge, DPOF setting Connectivity PC Interface USB2.

0 Hi-Speed (mass storage mode / PTP mode) Size Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 128.

1 x 97.1 x 79.

6mm (excl. protrusions) Weight Approx.

456g (not including battery, memory card or accessories) Operating Temperature 0 - 40 C (less)

SteadyShot INSIDE image stabilization is built into the camera body itself. You'll reduce blur with every a-mount lens, including macro and wide-aperture standard zoom lenses.

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.

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 -- High ISO Noise Reduction technology reduces picture noise artifacts at high-sensitivity ISO 1600 and ISO 3200 settings by eliminating noise from RAW data after analog-to-digital conversion. 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.

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. In addition, the 230 features an integrated hot shoe, which lets you expand your lighting options with a range of accessory flashes (sold separately).

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. 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.

14.2 megapixel resolution for ultra-fine detail A 14.

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. HDMI terminal with 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 televisions remote (HDMI cable and BRAVIA Sync capable HDTV required, sold separately)1. 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.

Creative Style settings Creative Style settings give you control over how the camera processes your images. Choose from 8 finishing styles, including Standard, Vivid, Potrait, 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.

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 each time the camera is shut off. PhotoTV HD compatibility PhotoTV HD compatibility3 lets you automatically create high-resolution thumbnails optimized for viewing on a compatible Sony BRAVIA HDTV.

Dual slot Compatiblity 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. Smallest, lightest series body The 290 features the smallest and lightest body of any Sony (alpha) series camera for improved portability, as well as an intuitive button layout that allows for easy single-handed operation.

2.7 (diag.

) Clear Photo LCD Plus display Review your images and monitor camera settings on the large 2.7 (diag.

) Clear Photo LCD Plus display, which provides sharp, clear viewing, even in outdoor environments. 9-Point AF Sensor 9-Point Center Cross AF Sensor uses 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.

Dynamic Range Optimizer Dynamic Range Optimizer provides two levels - Standard/Plus to improve results with backlit subjects and recover details hidden in shadows or lost in glare. Normal DRO improves detail using standard gamma curves for fast shot-to-shot response time, while Advanced DRO adjusts dynamic range area-by-area for greater accuracy.

Stamina Battery power Stamina Battery power allows you to take up to 500 shots2 on a fully charged NP-FM50 InfoLITHIUM battery when using the optical viewfinder mode, and youll be able to see how much power remains in percentage increments, so you can keep shooting in confidence. 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.

Included SAL1855 18-55mm standard zoom lens The 290 comes with a SAL1855 DT 18-55mm standard zoom kit lens. This newly developed lens employs a Smooth Autofocus Motor (SAM) to deliver smooth and silent autofocus operation, and offers a flexible focal range that allows you to capture everything from wide angle to midrange telephoto shots with ease.

Specification General Camera Type Digital SLR camera with built-in flash and interchangeable lenses Lens Used Sony lenses, Minolta and Konica Minolta AF lenses Image Capture Sensor 23.5 x 15.

7mm (APS-C type) with RGB primary colour filter No. of Pixels Total: 14.

9 megapixels; Effective: 14.2 megapixels Dust Reduction Charge protection coating on low pass filter and image-sensor shift mechanism Sensitivity Auto, ISO 100 to 3200 (in 1-stop increments, Recommended Exposure Index) Recording Recording Media Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX, SD Memory card, SDHC Memory card Format Function FAT 12, 16, 32 File Format JPEG (DCF2.

0, Exif 2.21), RAW (Sony ARW 2.

0 format), RAW + JPEG Image Size (Aspect ratio 3:2) L(14M):4,592x 3,056; M(7.7M): 3,408 x 2,272; S(3.

5M): 2,288 x 1,520 Image Size (Aspect ratio 16:9) L(12M):4,592 x 2,576; M(6.5M): 3,408 x 1,920; S(2.

9M): 2,288 x 1,280 Colour Modes sRGB, Adobe RGB Image Quality Modes Standard, Fine, RAW, RAW+JPEG Noise Reduction Long Exposure: Available at shutter speeds longer than 1 sec. High ISO: available at the ISO set to 1600 or above Creative Style Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night view, B/W D-Range Optimizer Mode: off / Standard / Advanced White Balance Settings Auto, Preset (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash), Custom Super SteadyShot System Image-sensor shift mechanism Display Indicator inside viewfinder Compensation Approx.

2.5 - 3.

5 steps decrease in shutter speeds (varies according to conditions and lens used) Display LCD Monitor 2.7 (6.

9 cm) (100% field of view), 230,400-dot TFT, Clear Photo LCD AF System Focus Modes Single-shot AF, Auto AF, Continuous AF, Manual Focus Main Functions Focus areas selection (Wide area / 9-point local frame selection), predictive focus for moving subjects, focus lock, Eye-Start AF, AF illuminator using built-in flash Eye-start AF Selectable via main menu Type TTL phase-detection system Sensor CCD line sensors (9 points) Sensitivity Range 0EV - 18EV, ISO 100 equivalent AF Illuminator Range: 1 - 5m AE System Exposure Modes Program AE (AUTO, AUTO with Flash Off, P), Aperture priority, Shutter priority, Manual Scene Selector Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Sunset, Night view / Night portrait Metering Type TTL metering (Multi Segment, Center-Weighted, Spot) Metering Sensor 40-segment honeycomb-pattern SPC Metering Range 1EV - 20EV (+3EV to +20EV with spot metering), ISO 100 equivalent with F1.4 lens Exposure Compensation +/- 2EV (1/3 EV increments) AE Lock Yes Built-In Flash Type Built-in Auto Pop-up Flash Metering and Control ADI/ Pre- flash TTL flash Flash Coverage 18mm (focal length printed on lens) Flash Modes Auto (Flash-off), Auto, Fill flash, Red-eye reduction, Rear Sync, Slow sync, High-speed sync*, Wireless* *Requires compatible external flash Guide Number GN 10 (in meters at ISO 100) Flash Compensation +/- 2EV (1/3 EV increments) Recycling Time Approx.

4 seconds Shutter Type Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane shutter Speed Range 1/4000 sec. -30 sec.

, bulb Flash Sync Speed 1/160 sec Viewfinder Type Fixed eye-level, penta-Dach-mirror Focusing Screen Spherical Acute Matte Field of View 95% Magnification 0.83x (with 50mm lens at infinity) Eye Relief Approx.

16.5mm from the eyepiece, 10.

9mm from the eyepiece frame at -1 diopter Diopter Control -2.5 to +1.

0m Shooting Continuous Shooting Rate Up to 2.5 fps with viewfinder Continuous Shooting Limit L size, Fine: until memory card is full, RAW: 6 frames, RAW+JPEG: 3 frames Self-timer 10 sec.

, 2 sec. Others Printing Output Control Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, PictBridge, DPOF setting Connectivity PC Interface USB2.

0 Hi-Speed (mass storage mode / PTP mode) Size Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 128.

1 x 97.1 x 79.

6mm (excl. protrusions) Weight Approx.

456g (not including battery, memory card or accessories) Operating Temperature 0 - 40 C Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG MACRO Lens Telephoto zoom lenses with excellent cost performance and optimized for use with digital SLR cameras.

Capable of macro photography, this lens has a 1:2 maximum close-up magnification at the 300 mm focal length. It’s the ideal high performance lens for portraits, sports photography, nature photography, and other types of photography that frequently use the telephoto range.

It also has a switch for changeover to macro photography at focal lengths between 200mm and 300mm with a maximum close-up magnification from 1:2.9 to 1:2.

SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass in this lens provides excellent correction of chromatic aberration. New coating reduces Ghost and Flare.

The new multi layer lens coating and lens design reduce flare and ghost, which is a common problem with digital cameras and also creates an optimum color balance through the entire zoom range. SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass We used SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass in this lens for excellent correction of chromatic aberration.

This also corrects for fluctuation of aberration due to focusing. High optical performance is demonstrated throughout the entire zoom range.

Macro shooting with maximum magnification 1:2 It is capable of macro photography with a 1:2 maximum close-up magnification at the 300mm focal length. The minimum focusing distance is 1.

5 m/59 inches at all zoom settings. It also has a switch for changeover to macro photography at focal lengths between 200mm and 300mm with a maximum close-up magnification from 1:2.

9 to 1:2 and a minimum focusing distance of 95cm (37.4 inches).

Without changing the distance between camera and subject, you can change the shooting magnification. Specification Lens Construction 14 Elements in 10 Groups Angle of View 34.

3degrees - 8.2degrees Number of Diaphragm Blades 9 Blades Minimum Aperture F22 Minimum Focusing Distance 150cm / (95cm Macro mode) 59.

1 in / (37.4 in.

Macro mode) Maximum Magnification 1:4.1 / 1:2(Macro mode) Filter Size Diameter 58mm Dimensions Diameter 76.

6mm X Length 122mm 3.0 in.

X 4.8 in.

Weight 545g/19.2 oz.

Corresponding AF Mounts SONY Warranty 1 Year (less)