Sony Cybershot DSLR-A300X

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Sony α (alpha) DSLR-A300X + Two Zoom Lenses

Break into the world of DSLR photography with a great camera and two fine lenses. Sony (alpha) DSLR-A300, conveniently bundled with a DT-18-70 standard zoom and 55-200mm telephoto lens.

Sony α (alpha) DSLR-A300X + Two Zoom Lenses DSLR-A300X Description:

Begin your new hobby with a phenomenal camera and two high-grade lenses, a DT-18-70 standard zoom and a 55-200mm telephoto lens.
The Sony α (alpha) DSLR-A300 lets you capture the moment like never before. Perfect for first-time DSLR users.
Sony combines impeccable 10.2 MP quality with Live Preview in a large tilting 2.7" LCD monitor for point-and-shoot simplicity.
You will have super-quick AF response, continuous shooting speed up to 3 fps with viewfinder and up to 2 fps in live view mode, plus high sensitivity (ISO 3200) for great low-light shots.

What's more !!!

You get simple controls,
Creative Style settings and in-camera Super SteadyShot image stabilization that work with every Sony,
Carl Zeiss and legacy Minolta a-mount lens.
Stamina power for up to 740 shots,
Auto Pop-up Flash

.....and many more features make this DSLR model hard to pass up.

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Features

Sony α (alpha) DSLR-A300X provides extremely superb and wide range of impressive features.

10.2 MP CCD
Superb image quality gives you great DSLR shots right from the start, with a large APS-size CCD imager developed by Sony to expand dynamic range, and minimize noise more effectively for clear, sharp photos even at high sensitivity setting (up to ISO 3200).

Live Preview of Your Subject
The DSLR-A300’s Live Preview mode links you and your subject on a large 2.7”1 LCD screen, for a familiar point-and-shoot style -- with super-quick AF response and accurate exposure control to help you catch the perfect moment. In Live Preview mode, the camera bypasses the optical pentaprism mirror to create a live “eye-to-eye” view of loved ones, children, pets and fast-changing scenes.

Tiltable 2.7”1 Clear Photo LCD Plus Screen
A large built-in screen with 2-way angle tilt provides a sharp, clear view of your subject and tilts up or down for low-angle or high-angle monitoring in situations where you want a child-level or overhead shot.

Continuous Shooting While Viewing
The DSLR-A300 lets you shoot continuously at up to 3 frames per second while you see your subject in the viewfinder2, so you never lose track of the action. In JPEG mode, you can shoot up to the limit of your flash memory card; in RAW Burst Mode you can capture up to 6 shots, with intelligent buffer management to allow more shots to be captured without waiting for the buffer to clear.

SteadyShot INSIDE In-Camera Image Stabilization
Because image stabilization is built into the DSLR-A300, every lens benefits by an advantage of from 2.5 to 3.5 exposure steps. This allows you to shoot effectively with minimum blur even in low light without flash -- or adjust exposure control for smaller lens aperture, to increase depth of field and bring both foreground and background into sharp focus.

BIONZ Image Processor
The “brain” of the α (alpha) DSLR-A300 is the advanced Sony BIONZ Image Processor, using hardware-based Large Scale Integrated (LSI) circuitry to enhance images with rich tonal reproduction, improved white balance and exposure control, and expanded D-Range Optimizer capabilities. With 2-channel data transfer from CCD to processor, your camera can also respond faster.

Whether you frame your subject in the optical viewfinder or the LCD monitor, you enjoy the benefits of a fast, accurate TTL (Through-The-Lens) center-cross 9-point autofocus system with continuous autofocusing to help you capture fast-moving subjects.
The α300's high-resolution CCD image sensor assures stunning image quality. Sony's long experience in semiconductor and microprocessor manufacturing enables a significant reduction in the analog signal noise that tends to increase at higher pixel densities. The result is richer color and a wider dynamic range for excellent shadow and highlight detail.

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Anti-Dust Technology
Changing lenses in a DSLR can allow dust to enter the camera -- so to keep the CCD imager cleaner for better pictures, the DSLR-A300 utilizes both static-free anti-dust coating on the CCD filter and anti-dust vibration that automatically shakes the CCD to dislodge dust each time the camera is shut off.

Auto Pop-Up Flash
The camera flash automatically pops up and fires when needed, to help first-time DSLR photographers shoot more effectively. Auto Pop-up works in Auto mode and some scene selection modes; Flash is cancelled in Landscape, Sport or Sunset modes and in “Flash Off” position on the Exposure Mode dial.

9-Point Center Cross AF Sensor
A fast focus motor and improved focus control help bring images into sharp definition more quickly, with predictive focus control that automatically calculates the position of a fast-moving subject.

Scene Selection Modes
Along with auto exposure, the DSLR-A300 gives you scene selection modes to optimize camera performance for Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Sunset and Night Portrait/Night View situations.

Index and Slide Show Display
To quickly review your photos, the DSLR-A300 can display 4, 9 or 25-frame index views -- or present automatic slide shows with fade-in/fade-out effect.

You can reduce missed shots by automatically focusing the camera for you as soon as you put your eye to the viewfinder by activating a center-cross 9-point autofocus system with Sony's exclusive Eye-Start. You can also adjust contrast, saturation and sharpness settings for any of 8 finishing styles -- including Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Night View, Sunset, B & W and Adobe RGB modes to express your personal taste and creativity.

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High-Resolution Thumbnails for PhotoTV HD Viewing
The DSLR-A300 automatically creates high-resolution thumbnail images for viewing on Sony’s BRAVIA® HDTV in optimized PhotoTV HD mode, with image format adjustable for standard 3:2 or widescreen 16:9 display.

Function Guide Display
On-screen menus are intuitive and easy to use -- and a simple Camera Function Display 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.

Sony’s α (alpha) system gives you everything you need to expand your creativity in DSLR photography: precision Sony DT zoom lenses and specialty lenses, Sony “G” Series lenses with advanced motorized autofocusing, amazingly bright Carl Zeiss lens designs, professional-quality flash units, and over 16 million Minolta a-mount lenses sold worldwide. Also, for conveniently storing and sharing your images, the α (alpha) DSLR-A300 accepts CompactFlash Type I/II media and Memory Stick PRO Duo media via an optional adapter.

About Battery- You can take up to 750 shots3 on a fully charged NP-FM500H InfoLITHIUM battery in optical viewfinder mode. Also you’ll be able to see about how much power remains in percentage increments, so you can keep shooting in confidence.

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Specifications

Convenience

Burst Mode : Max 3 FPS with optical viewfinder. 2FPS in live view mode., Shooting Capacity: JPEG (L size, Fine): Until memory card is full. RAW: 6 frames. RAW + JPEG: 3 frames.

Color Mode(s) : Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Night view, Sunset, Black & White, Adobe RGB (Except for Adobe RGB, all other color modes use the sRGB color space)

Red-Eye Reduction : On/Off (all modes)

Self Timer : Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Off)

White Balance : Auto plus 8 Modes (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Tempature/Color filter, Custom), each with +/-3 adjustable step.

Hardware

LCD : Tiltable 2.7"1 TFT (230k pixels) LCD with Clear Photo™ design

Microphone : N/A

Viewfinder : Optical: TTL, 0.74x magnification with 50mm lens at infinity; 95% coverage

General

Imaging Device : 10.2 (effective) APS CCD Sensor; 23.6 x 15.8 mm; RGB primary color filter

Megapixel : 10.2MP

Convenience Features

AF Illuminator Light : Yes, On/Off Select

Clear RAW NR : N/A

Histogram Display : Yes - RGB, playback only

Live View : Yes

Movie Mode(s) : N/A

Multi-Pattern Measuring : 40 Segment, Center Weighted, Spot

Scene Mode(s) : Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night View/Night Portrait

Inputs and Outputs

Output(s) : Video: Yes, NTSC/PAL Selectable

USB Port(s) : Yes, Supports USB 2.0 Hi-speed

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Accessories

The following Accessories are supplied -

• SAL-1870 DT 18-70mm f3.5 Zoom lens (27 - 105 35mm eq), SAL-55200 DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 Telephoto Zoom Lens
• NP-FM500H rechargeable battery
• BC-VM10 battery charger
• Video and USB cables
• Shoulder strap with eyepiece cap and Remote Commander clip
• Body cap
• Software/USB Driver CD-ROM

NOTE: No Memory Stick media nor adaptors are included.

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Additional Accessories

Here are some of the additional accessories that are compatible with Sony α (alpha) DSLR-A300X,

• Sony NP-FM500H Rechargeable Battery Pack
• Sony VG-B30AM Vertical grip for Sony DSLR-A200 camera
• Sony SAL-75300 Telephoto 4X Zoom Lens
• Icon TRCV100L-BLK Small black leather camcorder bag
  
  LEARN PHOTOGRAPHY
  
• Nikon 5839 "Fast, Fun & Easy" Educational Photography DVD
• Nikon 5838 "Understanding Digital Photography" Educational Photography DVD
  
  TRIPOD
  
• Sony VCT-MTK Portable Tripod Kit
• Lenmar TP330 24" mini tripod - Keep your shots steady with the TP330 mini tripod. It has three-section legs that, when fully extended, raise your camera up to a height of 24 inches, perfect for tabletop setups. There's a 3-way panhead, a geared and braced central column, and a carrying case is included.
• Lenmar TP2100 57" tripod - Keep your shots steady with the TP2100 tripod. This handy accessory is easy to tote around with its built-in carrying handle and hook. It has three-section legs that, when fully extended, raise your camera up to a height of 57 inches. A quick release plate makes it easy to attach and remove your camera or camcorder.
• Patriot Memory Signature Flash 1GB CF Card 1 GB Compact Flash (CF) Memory Card - Patriot Signature compact flash memory is designed with value and performance in mind. The PSF1G50CF is perfect for the standard usage on your MP3 player, digital cameras, cell phones, computers, PDAs, digital picture frames, and other portable consumer electronics. Fit loads of information in the palm of your hand.

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Conclusion

DSLR quality with point-and-shoot simplicity. The a (alpha) DSLR300 links you and your subject with Live Preview on a large 2.7" LCD monitor with super-quick autofocus response, 10.2 megapixel quality and in-camera Super SteadyShot image stabilization that works with Sony, Carl Zeiss, and Minolta a-mount lenses.

Sony's α (alpha) system gives you everything you need to expand your creativity in DLSR photography: precision Sony DT zoom lenses and specialty lenses, Sony "G" series lenses with advanced motorized autofocusing, amazingly bright Carl Zeiss lens designs, professional-quality flash units, and over 16 million Minolta a-mount lenses sold worldwide. The DSLRA300X kit comes with a 18-70mm f3.5-5.6 standard zoom lens and a 55-200mm f4-5.6 telephoto zoom lens.