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Sony Alpha DSLRA300K 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization with DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 Zoom Lens | 
| Brand: Sony
Category: Photography
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New (14) Used (5) from $519.99
Rating:  35 reviews
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: Yes
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Includes Software: Yes
Optical Zoom: 3.9
Digital Zoom: 2
Display Size: 2.7
Maximum Focal Length: 70
Minimum Focal Length: 18
Maximum Resolution: 10200000
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 3 x 5.3 x 4
nv:Sensor: 10.2 Megapixel
Memory Included: N/A
Storage Media: Memory Stick PRO Duo
Compressed Format: RAW + JPEG
Movie File Format: N/A
Optical Viewfinder: TTL
LCD Monitor: 2.7-inch Tiltable TFT
LCD Pixels: 230,000 pixels
LCD Coverage: 95%
Exposure Control: Manual
Exposure Control: Aperture Priority
Exposure Control: shutter priority
Exposure Compensation: 2 EV steps in 1/3 EV steps
ISO Speed Range: Auto/100/200/400/800/1600/3200
MPN: B00138MVBY
Model: B00138MVBY
UPC: 027242727038
EAN: 0027242727038
ASIN: B00138MVBY
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | 10.2 MP for high-resolution image detail | | • | Kit include DT 18-70mm f3.5-5.6 Standard Zoom Lens | | • | High sensitivity (ISO 3200) with noise reduction | | • | Tiltable 2.7 LCD screen for high/low angle shots | | • | In-camera image stabilization |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Move a step up to digital photography as an art form. This DSLR is simple to use and takes great pictures in automatic modes but it goes further. It brings you in-touch with your creative instincts. Sony a (alpha) DSLR-A300: the camera that links you and your subject. For first-time DSLR users, Sony combines superb 10.2 MP quality, a high quality DT(R) 18-70mm f3.5-5.6 standard zoom lens, and Live Preview in a large tilting 2.7" LCD monitor for point-and-shoot simplicity. You'll have super-quick AF response, 3 fps continuous shooting while you see your subject in the viewfinder, and high sensitivity (ISO 3200) for great low-light shots. What's more, you get simple controls, Creative Style settings and in-camera Super SteadyShot(R) image stabilization that work with every Sony, Carl Zeiss and legacy Minolta a-mount lens. Stamina(R) power for up to 740 shots, Auto Pop-up Flash and many more features make DSLR model an excellent choice for your favorite new hobby. 1200-zone Evaluative Metering 9-Point Center Cross AF Sensor Scene Select(TM) modes for optimal results Dynamic Range Optimizer Anti Dust Technology Auto Pop-Up Flash Accepts CompactFlash Type I/II media and optional Memory Stick(R) PRO Duo storage media In optical viewfinder mode, you can take up to 750 shots on a fully charged NP-FM500H InfoLITHIUM battery On-screen menus are intuitive and easy to use Dimensions (Approx.) - (WHD) 5 1/4 x 4 x 3; 1 lb 4 oz DT 18-70mm f3.5 Zoom lens (27-105 35mm equivalent)
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| Customer Reviews: Read 30 more reviews...
 Bravo Sony November 20, 2008
Christine M. Rutkowski (Pennsylvania)
As a Sony advocate I applaud the Sony Alpha! Sharp pics! Flip screen is awesome! Move over Canon and Nikon !
I upgraded from a Sony F828 (which I still use! and it's in excellent like new condition and trouble free since the day it arrived).
Sony stands behind their product!
The only glitch with the alpha is the must purchase of a convertor which allows one to use MemorySticks. Personally, I feel that for the price of this camera Sony should include the adaptor.
Love this camera November 18, 2008
LDS (Corning, CA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have had this camera for a little over a month and just love it. I did read the manual the second day and now I can get even better shots of flying geese using the motion setting and the anti-shake button. The auto focus is great for someone trying to get that once in a lifetime shot. It is easy to use even without reading the manual and I was really impressed with the quality of my pictures. I would recommend this camera to anyone. My only regret is that I didn't order the Sony 500mm lense, but maybe next Christmas.
 Not all it should be November 11, 2008
S. Teeney
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
I purchased this camera about 6 weeks ago with the optional Sony 75-300 mm lens. I took over 1100 pictures, including landscape, air show (w/ 300 lens) and on vacation in mountain terrain. I should note this was my first camera purchase in over 5 yrs, having used a Sony Mavica 5MP camera all these years. On auto mode the pictures were hit or miss, sometimes the sky was washed out in color, I'm talking about taking one picture after the other just seconds apart on a sunny cloudless day, other times it looked fine. I used aperature and shutter priority modes with mixed results, again just inconsistent exposure one shot to the next. It did not help that I got dust on the sensor when I put the very first lens on!
The one constant on all the pictures regardless of which mode I used was a lack of sharpness with either lens, in any zoom range. I have read the kit lenses are not the best and that detail suffers, I have to agree. When I looked at photo's taken using my old 5MP I noticed no difference, and acturally preferred the old camera's quality. I'm sure in an experienced DSLR user the results would have been different. In the end, the issue of dust on the sensor, did not realize this is common among DSLR camera's (of note I tried the camera's cleaning mode to no avail), the lack of pop in the pictures (a $500 lens upgrade would take care of that I imagine)and on top of that lugging around a bag with the other lens just took the fun out of taking pictures. I now know I was not ready or did not realize how much time a DSLR would require. So I returned the package, and have now purchased a prosumer camera, much easier to operate! I wrote this review mainly for people like me that have used a simple point and shoot for a few years and got carried up in all the hype the DSLR camera's have gotten lately. They will take the best pictures in the right hands, but for me an upgrade to DSLR was just too much of a jump. I gave 3 stars for disappointing detail and softness of the lenses. Just know what your getting into.
An Excellent Choice November 4, 2008
genews (MO USA)
The Sony Alpha a300 is an excellent choice for a modern DSLR at Sony's very attractive price point. The fully functional Live View [with real AF, tilt LCD and automatic viewfinder curtain] adds an exciting and useful facility [especially on tripod with a remote shutter control]. The Super Steady Shot feature [Sony's in body image stabilization] works very well and makes the function available with any lens. The a300 user [even more so the a350] will likely appreciate the full image quality available from the image sensor using Sony's pricier lenses, but the Minolta A-mount allows continued use of the many fine Minolta AF lenses and accessories. The Smart Teleconverter [digital zoom] is useful on all lenses and works very well. The build quality is good, but the camera should be handled with some care. All in all the a300 is a very useful DSLR and very attractive at Sony's pricing point.
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