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Never miss the moment
the power to express
your creative vision
Takeacreativeleapforwardandleaveconventionbehind.
Capturedecisivemomentswithremarkablespeedandprecision.
Bringeveryincredibledetailtolifeat24.3megapixelresolution.
Sony a65 empowersyoutoexpressyourvisionlikeneverbefore.
•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
*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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imagequality
stunning
response
and image
quality
85mmF2.8SAM(SAL85F28),
ContinuousAdvancePriorityAE,
1/4000 sec., F3.5, -1 EV, ISO 800,
Daylightwhitebalance
Full-time Continuous AF
Accelerated full-time continuous phasedetection autofocusing keeps your
subjectsharplyfocusedatalltimes.Even
atmaximumcontinuousshooting speed
andduringlive-viewmovieshooting—
thankstorevolutionaryTranslucentMirror
Technology. You can clearly capture sports
actionandfleetingfacialexpressions
withoutresortingtomanualfocusing.The
speed 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-levelcontinuousshooting
speedgivesyouadecisiveadvantagewhen
capturing sports action and fleeting facial
expressions. Youcancaptureupto10
imageswithclarityandprecisionatfull24.3
megapixelresolution.Moreover,youcan
enjoytheexpressivepower andflexibility
ofinterchangeablelenseswithoutslowing
downperformance.Thisextraordinary
responseismadepossiblebyinnovative
Sony Translucent Mirror Technology.
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15-point AF system with
3 cross sensors
Approximately 50 millisecond minimum
release time lag
The phase-detection autofocusing
systemspreads15AFsensorsovera
wideAFareatoincreaseyourframing
freedomandkeepmovingsubjects
infocus.Itincludes3crosssensors
thatdelivermoreaccurateand
reliabletrackingthansensorswithonly
verticalorhorizontaldetectioncan
achieve.ThisAFsystemadditionally
improvesautofocusingperformance
inlowbrightnessconditionstoensure
precisionfocusingwhereverand
wheneveryoushoot.
When photo opportunities arise, accelerated
shutterresponseletsyoucapturedecisive
momentswithconfidence.Aninnovative
electronic front curtain shutter in the image
sensor slashes shutter release time lag to a
class-leading0.05second*isapproximate
and produces less shutter noise and
vibrationthanamechanicalfrontcurtain
shutter. If desired, a mechanical front curtain
shuttercanbeactivatedthroughtheMENU.
* Speedmayvarydependingonshootingconditions
and memory card in use.
Object Tracking Focus
High sensitivity settings up to ISO 16000
Variousadvancescometogetherinthe
a65toenableswift,accuratetracking
offast-movingsubjects.Onceyou
designateyoursubjectontheviewfinder
orrearLCD,ObjectTrackingFocus
utilizespowerfulpredictivefocusing
algorithmsandSony’soriginalsubject
recognition technologies to track
yoursubject’severymovewithspeed
and precision. This performance is
supportedbyblazing-fastBIONZ® image
processing and 15 autofocusing points
thatarespreadoverawideareato
betterkeepmovingsubjectsinfocus.
MastervirtuallyanylightingconditionswithextremelyhighISOsensitivityandwide-ranging
settingsfrom100to16000—arangeof71/3steps.Capturethemoodofacandle-lit
weddingceremonywithahighsensitivitysetting;theflowofariverwithalowsensitivity
settingandslowshutterspeed;orathletescompetingindoorswithahighsensitivitysetting
andhighshutterspeed—allwithextremelyhighqualityandlownoisecourtesyofSony’s
ultra-sensitiveExmorAPSHDCMOSsensorandadvancedBIONZimageprocessor.
ISO1600
ISO6400
ISO12800
16-80mmF3.5-4.5ZA(SAL1680Z ),2.5sec.,F8.0,ISO100,Autowhitebalance
24.3 megapixel Exmor™
APS HD CMOS sensor
Dramatically improved BIONZ ®
image processing engine
Stunningimagesbrimmingwithdetail
areyoursatanastounding24.3
megapixelresolution,thankstoSony’s
proprietaryExmorAPSHDCMOS
sensor. This ultra-high resolution is
complementedbyanextra-largesensor
sizethatraisessensitivityinlow-light
conditionsandstrengthensbackground
defocusing effects. So you can add
depthanddramatovirtuallyanyscene.
Dual noise reduction also significantly
reduces noise during analog and digital
signalconversiontoensuresmooth,
crystal-clearreproductioneveninlowlight conditions.
Sony’slightning-fastBIONZprocessor
employspowerfulalgorithmsto
generatebeautifulimagesfromRAW
datacapturedbytheExmorCMOS
imagesensor.Fullyoptimizedtomatch
the characteristics of the sensor, it
deliversextremelyaccuratecolorand
rich tonal gradations throughout the
entiredynamicrange.Evenduring
ultra-high-speed continuous shooting
andFullHDmovieshooting,iteffortlessly
handlesthevastinformationgenerated
bythe24.3megapixelCMOSsensor
aswellasotherintensivetaskssuch
asadvanceddigitalcompositing.
Moreover,RAWimagenoisereduction
complements dual noise reduction in
thesensortodeliverimagesofsuperb
qualitywithextremelylownoise.
SteadyShot INSIDE™ image stabilization
Variousadvancescometogether
in the 65toenableswift,accurate
trackingoffast-movingsubjects.Once
youdesignateyoursubjectonthe
viewfinderorrearLCD,TrackingFocus
utilizespowerfulpredictivefocusing
algorithmsandSony’soriginalsubject
recognition technologies to track your
subject’severymovewithspeedand
precision. This performance is supported
byblazing-fastBIONZ® image processing
and 15 autofocusing points that are
spreadoverawideareatobetterkeep
movingsubjectsinfocus.
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movies
class-leading
moviemaking
performance
Quick AF Full HD Movie
Mostinterchangeable-lenscamerasemploystandardcontrast-detectionautofocusingwhen
shootingmovies.Butthea65deliversthesuperiorspeedandprecisionoffull-timecontinuous
phase-detectionautofocusingevenduringHDmovieshootingat60p—thankstothebreakthrough
advantagesofSonyTranslucentMirrorTechnology.ThisnewlyenhancedQuickAFFullHDMovie
featurecombineswithhighsensitivityandefficientnoisereductiontoprovideprofessionalresults
evenwhenfocusingonfast-movingsubjectsindoors.Althoughaperturecontrolisautomatic,you
canlocktheexposurewiththeAELbuttonandapplyexposurecompensationwhileshooting.When
theAFarea issettoLocal,youcanalsoswitchthefocuspointfromonepartofthescenetoanother
whileshooting.Theseflexiblecapabilitiesletyoushootmoviesandenjoywider-rangingcreative
possibilitiesthaneverbefore.
With phase-detection AF
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With contrast-detection AF
Large image sensor
Cinema-likecreativeexpressionis
expression is yours
yours
toenjoythankstolargeAPSHDCMOS
HD CMOS
sensordimensions.Thisexpanded
expanded
sensorareaenablesbeautiful
backgrounddefocusingeffectsfora
effects for a
cinematic sense of depth and drama.
Italsocontributestoextremelyhigh
extremely high
recordingsensitivitythatempowersyou
empowers you
toeffectivelyshootmoviesinverydim
very dim
lighting.Furthermore,whenteamedwith
teamed with
manual focus, the sensor lets you take
fulladvantageofP/A/S/Mmodesto
modes to
manuallyadjustexposureandachieve
and achieve
desiredbrightnessanddynamism.
dynamism.
AVCHD™ Ver. 2.0 (Progressive) Full HD 60p movies
24p cinema-like expression
Fortheultimateinsmoothmovieplayback,youcancaptureFullHDmoviesat60fps
movie playback, you can capture Full HD movies at 60 fps
using the AVCHD Ver. 2.0 (Progressive)format.Thispowerfulcapabilityismadepossible
format. This powerful capability is made possible
bytheExmorAPSHDCMOSsensor,whichcapturesbeautiful1920x1080pixelmovie
footageatanacceleratedrate:ThesameresolutionandrateasHDTVbroadcasts.
Moreover,TranslucentMirrorTechnologyenablesFull-timeContinuousAFduringmovie
creationforfast,high-precisionfocusingandprecisetrackingofmovingsubjects.
Hollywood
Hollywoodfilmsaretraditionally
films are traditionally
captured
capturedat24fps,creatingasubtle
at 24 fps, creating subtle
butunmistakablelookthatmovielovers
everywhereassociatewiththecinema.
Simplybycapturingyourmoviesatthe
sameframerate,intheprogressive
format at 24p, you can recreate this look
andendowyourmovieswithanadded
senseofqualityanddrama.
Audio noise reduction
Full manual movie shooting
One-touch movie access
Exceptionalmoviequalityis
complementedbyoutstandingaudio
qualitywithminimalnoise. Thisaudio
recordingqualityismadepossiblebya
high-performance stereo microphone
onthetopofthecameraandadvanced
noisereductionthateffectivelysuppresses
AFlensdrivenoisevianewlydeveloped
NR algorithm.
Fullmanualoperationgivesyouthe
freedomandpowertorealizeyour
creativevision.Usingmanualfocusand
P/A/S/Mmodes(Program, Aperture
Priority, Shutter Priority and Manual), you
canflexiblyadjustbackgroundblurand
manuallycontrolexposuretoachieve
desiredbrightnessanddynamism.Onscreenpromptsprovideassistanceto
makefullmanualoperationquick,easy
andcomfortable.
WithonepressoftheMoviebutton,thea65
is ready to roll. The camera immediately
entersmovierecordingmoderegardless
ofwhetheryouwereshootingphotographs
continuously, in single-frame mode or not
atall.It’sthequickandeasywaytocapture
everymoviemakingopportunity.
Estimated continuous movie shooting time
Model
65
Interchangeable lens freedom
Ambient Temperature
Shooting time
68°F/20°C
Approx.29min.
86°F/30°C
Approx.29min.
104°F/40°C
Approx.13min.
•HDmovieshootingcancausethetemperatureofinternal
componentstorise,ascanhighambienttemperatures.
Increased internal temperatures can result in recording
timesshorterthantheestimatesshown.
Interchangeablelensesgreatlyexpandyourmoviemakingfreedom.LikeaHollywood
director,youcancreativelyusewhateverlensmosteffectivelybringsoutthemoment.
Whetherfisheye,superwide-angle,telephoto,macro,fixedfocallengthorzoomlens,the
a65letsyoutakeadvantageofalmostanyasystemA-mountlenseverproduced.And
becauseyoucanenjoythebenefitsofhigh-speed,high-precision,phase-detectionAF
withvirtuallyalloftheselenses,youcanexerciseyourcinematiccreativitywithoutworrying
aboutdifficultfocusingproblems.
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Simple Display
Tru-Finder and LCD monitor
the world’s first*
XGA OLED
viewfinder
for supreme
comfort and
ease
Stunningly easy-to-see OLED viewfinder
55 Tru-Finder display
TheSLT-A65VincludesaXGAOLEDTru-Finder™EVFdisplaysyourscenewithincredible
contrast, clarity and color accuracy. Since Translucent Mirror Technology creates
theviewfinderimagedirectlyfromtheimagesensor,youcanviewexactlywhatwill
appear in your photo, including defocusing effects that faithfully reflect your aperture
settings.Youcanthereforeperfectthebackgroundaswellasyourmainsubjectwhen
composingphotos.Moreover,viewingissupremelyeasyinanytypeoflighting—a
distinctadvantageoveropticalviewfindersthatarehardtoviewinthedarkandLCD
monitorsthataredifficulttoviewinbrightsunlight.Thisviewingeasemakesitmuch
easier to concentrate on the scene.
Thebacklight-freedesignofOLEDtechnologydeliversincrediblecontrast—10timeshigher
thanconventionalelectronicviewfinders—thatbroadensthedynamicrange.Accelerated
OLEDresponsealsovirtuallyeliminatesbothmotionblurandresidualimageswhentracking
moving objects or displaying recorded movies. Slim unit dimensions gave Sony extra freedom
toachieveadvanceslikeawide33.3°viewingangle,high27mmeye-pointand100%frame
coverage.Ahigh-precision,2,369kdotresolutionallowsfine-adjustmentoffocusviaFocus
Magnifier,whichenlargespartoftheimagesoyoucanfine-tunethefocusandthenzoom
out to capture the shot.
65XGAOLEDTru-Finderdisplay
*Among interchangeable-lens cameras with APS-C size sensors as of August 2011.
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Variable information display
TheOLEDviewfinderclearlydisplaysdetailedshootinginformationathighXGAresolution
forquickandeasyreading.Youcandisplaythedatainyourchoiceoffivedisplaymodes
(ShootingData,Graphic,DigitalLevelGauge,HistogramorSimpleDisplay)bypressing
theDISPbutton.TheDigitalLevelGaugeindicateswhether thecameraislevelinthe
horizontalandfront-backdirections.TheHistogramdisplaystheluminancedistribution
ofpixelsintheimage,whichcanbeadjustedthroughexposurecompensation. And
theGraphicDisplayshowstheshutterspeedandaperturevalueasgraphs,whilealso
clearlyillustratingtheexposure.
Shooting Data Display
Graphic Display
DigitalLevelGaugeDisplay
Histogram Display
Smart Teleconverter provides a clear
and precise enlarged image
Thisconvenientalternativetozooming
makesiteasytocapturedistantsubjects
whileviewingthefinder.PresstheSmart
Teleconverterbuttononthebackofthe
cameraoncetoenjoytheequivalent
of1.4xmagnificationortwicefor2x
magnification.Whenyou’repleased
withthecompositionclearlydisplayed
onthehigh-resolutionXGAOLED,press
theshutterbuttontorecordtheimage
ataminimum12megapixelresolution.
Thecentralareaoftheviewfinder image fills the screen.
1.4x
Three grid displays
High visibility in bright and dark scenes
Wheneveryoudesireassistancealigning
thehorizonorachievingabalanced
composition,youcanoverlayoneof
threetypesofgridsintheviewfinder.
Theseincludea3x3gridthatfollowsthe
ruleofthirds,a4x4gridthatincludes
two45-degreelinespassingthroughthe
center,anda 6x4gridthatsimplifiesthe
alignmentofmultiplevisualelements.
Sincetheviewfinderimageisjustasdim
orbrightastheactualscene,viewingis
remarkablyeasyinanytypeoflighting—
agenuineadvantageoveropticalviewfindersthataredifficulttoviewindark
settings, and rear LCD monitors that are
hardtoviewinbrightsettings.
Do it all from the viewfinder
Ruleof3rdsgrid
Squaregrid
Diag.+squaregrid
Theviewfinderissoinformativeand
easytoview thateverystepinthe
photographicprocess—includingsetting
upshootingparametersandpreviewing
their effects in real-time, framing your
subjectandfine-tuningthefocuswith
theEnlargementfeature,shooting
photosandmovies,andcheckingfinal
results—caneasilybehandledfromstart
tofinishwithoutremovingyoureyefrom
theviewfinder.Thisistrueeveninbright
outdoor lighting and during sports,
portrait and macro photography. So
you can fully concentrate on capturing
spectacular images.
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design and functions
advanced functionality
and performance
in a compact camera
Advanced-mode a design
The stylish a65embodiesthesamenew
a design concept as the higher-end a77.
Itshandsomebodystrikesasolidbalance
betweensharptensionandsmooth
elegance that attracts at first glance and
enhances satisfaction for years to come.
Everydetailfromitsnaturallyfittinggrip
tooptimizedcontrolplacementisrefined
to simplify operation as you peer through
theviewfinder.Bothfunctionaland
beautiful,it’samilestoneinthedesign
of Sony A-mount cameras.
921,600 dot tilt LCD monitor
ThisinnovativeLCDwillsetyoufreetoclearlyandflexiblyviewscenes
inchallengingshootingenvironments.The3.0”XtraFineLCD™ monitor
withcrisp921,600dotresolutionoffersoutstandingperformancein
almostanykindoflightingcondition.Whethershootinghorizontallyor
vertically,youcaneasilytiltittoachieveanaturalviewingangleeven
atlowandhighcamerashootingangles.Moreover,theSLT-A65’sLCD
featurestechnologythatfillsthegapbetweentheprotectiveouterglass
andunderlyingLCDwithresintosignificantlyreducesurfacereflections,
improvevisibilityfromwideviewingangles,maintainhighcontrastand
moreaccuratelyreproducedeepblacks.Reflectionsarefurtherlowered
byaspecialanti-reflectivecoatingandmulti-coating.
Generic LCD monitor
withunwanted
reflections
Clearprotectivecover
LCD
Sony SLT-A65V display
Reflections are
reduced
Anti-reflectivefilm
Reinforced glass
Resin filling
16-80mmF3.5-4.5ZA(SAL1680Z),1/1250sec.,F7.1,ISO200,Daylightwhitebalance
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Quick Access controls
Comfortable grip
Youcaneasilyoperatethecamerawhile
keepingyoureyesonthescenebecause
the controls are specially designed
forswifttactilerecognition.Frequently
usedcontrolsareplacedwithinnatural
reach of your fingers and are clearly
differentiatedinsizeandheight.Main
buttonsareplacedwithineasyreachof
yourthumbandafront-mountedcontrol
dialenablescomfortableadjustmentof
shooting parameters.
The grip is ergonomically designed
to enhance shooting comfort as you
lookthroughtheviewfinder.Optimized
contoursfityourhandcomfortably
andcontributetoasteadygraspthat
minimizesaccidentalslips.Thebackof
thegripisalsowidetofirmlysupport
yourthumb.
Lens shading and aberration
compensation
To ensure optimal shooting results, the
a65 automatically compensates for the
shadingandaberrationcharacteristics
of the particular lens you mount. This
includesvignetting(peripheral shading),
lateralchromaticaberrationandoptical
distortion,whichcaneachbeactivated
ordeactivatedthroughtheMENU.
Embeddeddatawithinthecameraon
supported A-mount lenses* ensures
optimalcompensationeverytime.
*SAL1650,SAL1855,SAL55200-2andSAL18250.
Firmwareupdatesareplannedtoexpandthe
numberofsupportedlenses.
Shot Result Preview
Before shooting,youcanpreviewhowyourphotowilllookwithmajorsettingsapplied.
TheShotResultPreviewfunctionshowsnotonlytheeffectsofyourselectedaperture,
butalsotheeffectsoftheselectedshutterspeedandDynamicRangeOptimizer(DRO)
settingsintheviewfinderandLCDmonitor.Soyoucanconfirmthedepthoffieldand
motionblurwithease.Itproducesmoredynamicresultsthantheconventionaloptical
previewfunction,whichonly showstheeffectsoftheaperturesetting.FromtheMENU,
youcanchoosewhetherpressingthePreviewbuttonneartherightbottomofthe
cameraactivatestheconventionalopticalDepthofFieldpreviewfunctionorShot
ResultPreview.
Customizable buttons
Toenhanceshootingconvenience,
youcancustomizethreebuttonsto
satisfypersonalpreference,provide
quickaccesstothemostfrequently
usedfunctions,orbettermatch
particularusageconditions.TheAEL
andISObuttonscanbereassignedto
activateanyof23assignablefunctions,
includingExposureCompensation,
DriveMode,FlashMode,FocusArea,
Face Detection, Smile Shutter, ISO
SensitivityandMeteringMode.
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expression
sophisticated Sony imaging technology
HDR Painting
Soft Focus
Miniature
Rich-tone Monochrome
Partial Color
(Red)
Partial Color
(Yellow)
Partial Color
(Blue)
Partial Color
(Green)
Pop Color
Soft High-key
Toy Camera
High Contrast
Monochrome
Posterization
(Color)
Posterization
(B/W)
Enhanced Picture Effect
ExpressyourcreativitywithPictureEffect.Theseinnovativeeffectstransform
yourstillimagesandmoviesintostunningworksofartbyadjusting camera
parametersandapplyingadvancedimageprocessingtechniqueslike
maskingandcompositing—allwithinthecamera.Dependingonyour
sceneandcreativeintentions,youcanchoosefrom11customizable
modes (with15effects)including:HDRPainting,Rich-toneMonochrome,
SoftFocusandaMiniaturemodethatmakesyoursubjectlooklikea
miniature model.
Notes:
•PictureEffectisnotavailableinRAW,RAW+JPG,orContinuousAdvancePriorityAEmodes
•NotallPictureEffectmodesareavailablewhilerecordingmovies
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Retro Photo
Auto HDR
Multi Frame NR
Hand-held Twilight
High dynamic range (HDR) photography
previouslyrequiredconsiderable
expertiseandeffort.Butthisamazing
Auto HDR function lets you capture
theexpandeddetailofHDRphotos
automatically. With one press, the a65
instantly records three frames at different
exposuresandcompositesthebest
detailsfromeach—inthehighlights,
mid-tonesandshadows—tocreatea
singleimagewithwiderdynamicrange
thananysingleexposurecouldpossibly
capture. The resulting HDR image is
simplybreathtakinginitsdetail,rich
colorandimpact.Sinceadvanced
algorithms detect and correct any
misalignmentbetweenthethree
exposures,it’s evenpossibletocapture
theseremarkableimageswithoutusing
a tripod. For enhanced control, you
cansettheAutoHDRexposurerange
tocoversixsteps,from1EVto6EV.
The Multi Frame NR mode is super
effectiveatsuppressingnoise.Itallows
you to clearly capture scenes that
wouldnormallybechallenging,evenfor
seasonedprofessionals.Forexample,
candle-litenvironmentscanbevividly
capturedwithoutusingatripodor
flash.LikeHand-heldTwilight,ittakes
sixphotosandexpertlycomposites
themtosuppress noiseandblurwhile
raisingcontrastanddetail.UnlikeHandheldTwilight,however,italsoallows
manualselectionofISOsensitivity.This
intelligentmodeiscompatiblewithany
ISOsettingandfunctionsinallP/A/S/M
modes,enablingnoisesuppressionand
improvedimagequalityinanytype
oflighting.ThroughISOexpansion,it
canevenachieveultra-highsensitivity
equivalenttoISO25600.
Whenlightingislow,Hand-held
Twilightmodeenablesclearflash-free
photographywithoutusingatripod.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
reductiontoalignandcombinethe
imagesandcreatea singleframewith
significantlysuppressedblurandnoise.
Thefeatureeveneffectivelycompensates
forcameraandsubjectmovement,
makingiteasytotakebeautifulevening
shotswiththecamerainyourhand.
Highlight details
captured
Mid-tone details
captured
Shadowdetails
captured
Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO)
Ifthesubject’sfaceisdarkinabacklit
situation, DRO uses proprietary Sony
technologytorecoverdetailshidden
intheshadowsanddeliveranaturally
brightimage.DROcanevenbeused
during continuous shooting and
providesfiveuser-selectablelevelsof
compensation.
Finalimagewithoptimumshadow/highlightdetail
DRO on (Lv.5)
DRO off
16-50mmF2.8(SAL1650),1/320sec.,F13,ISO100,DaylightwhitebalanceinSweepPanoramaMode
Sweep Panorama™ Mode / 3D Sweep Panorama Mode
Captureeverydetailofbreathtakingsceneswithasinglesweepofthecamera.Thea65
automaticallyrecordsasequenceofphotosandseamlesslystitchesthemtogetherto
createasinglespectacularimage.Choose3DSweepPanoramamodetoproducemore
dynamicrealismwhenviewedonacompatible3DHDTV*.
* RequiresHDMI®cable(atleast10.2Gbps)and3Dglassessoldseparately.
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other features
1200-zone Evaluative Metering
convenient feature-rich
functionality
Creative Style
CreativeStylesettingsfreeyoutoswiftlyadjustthelookofyourphotosandmovies.
Dependingonthesceneandyourcreativeintentions,simplyselectanyof6
customizablesettings(Standard,Vivid,Portrait,Landscape,Sunset,orBlack&White)
andthecamerawilladjustcolorandotherimageparametersaccordingly.Youcan
also fine-tune contrast, saturation* and sharpness to suit your personal preference and
achievejusttherightfinishingtouch.
* NotavailablewhenB/Wmodeisselected.
Vivid
High-precision metering ensures
balancedexposuresinwide-ranging
lighting conditions. This precision is
madepossiblebytheextremelyhigh
resolutionofanadvancedevaluative
meteringsensorwith1200zones.The
sensor accurately meters the light and
color of image data transmitted directly
from the image sensor and can also
recognizewide-rangingsubjectsand
shootingsituations.Theamazingdensity
ofthis1200-zonemetercontributes
tobothhighlyprecisemeteringand
accuratesubjectrecognition.The
Fn (Function)buttonletsyouchoose
betweenMultisegment,Center
weightedandSpotmeteringmodes.
Sunset
Portrait
Exposure mode
Face Detection and Face Registration
Capturepeoplebeautifullywiththea65,thankstoadvancedFaceDetection
technologythatinstantlydetectsuptoeightfacesandoptimizesshootingparameters
toensureaccuratefocusandskintonesevenwhenrecordingmovies.ASmileShutter
functioncanautomaticallyreleasetheshutterwhensubjectssmileandoffersthree
sensitivitylevelsaswellasasmilelevelindicatorthatisdisplayedwhenthemodeis
active.AFaceRegistrationfunctionalsoletsyouregister
uptoeightspecificindividualssothecameraprioritizes
themwhendetectingfaces.Thisfeaturenotonlyworks
togetherwithSmileShutterandFaceDetection,butalso
supports Tracking Focus.
Notes:
Effectivenessvariesaccordingtocamerasettings,subjectandshooting
situation.Facedetectionisdisabledduringmovieshooting.
AUTO+ (Auto Advanced) mode
Drive mode
Thisconvenientmodeadjustscamera
settings automatically. So you can simply
point, shoot and let the camera handle
everythingelse.Itautomaticallyanalyzes
shooting conditions and intelligently
adjustseverythingfromapertureand
shutterspeedtoISOsensitivityandwhite
balanceonthefly.Whenyoushootfast
movingsubjects,ContinuousAdvance
PriorityAEautomaticallyactivatestokeep
pace. When scenes are high in contrast
butlackdetailinshadowsorhighlights,
AutoHDRautomaticallykicksintobring
outmore ofthe details.Activatedsettings
and features are also displayed so you
canseewhatfeaturesarebestsuited
to each kind of scene. With the a65,it’s
easytotakeadvantageofleading-edge
Sony digital technology.
User-friendlyiconsmakeiteasytoswitch
betweensingle-shot,continuous,bracketed
andself-timer shooting.Justselectthedrive
mode,alongwithselectableparameters
(single-shotadvance,continuousadvance
atupto8or3fps,self-timershooting
with2or10-seconddelayandbracketed
shootingforexposure,whitebalanceor
DRO).Thenstartshooting.Eventhe8fps
continuous shooting speed of the standard
continuousadvancedrivemode(upto10
fpsinContinuousPriorityAEmode),isthe
top of its class.
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Selectinganexposuremodeisassimple
asflickingadial.Convenientlylocated
on top of the a65,themodedialprovides
quickanddirectaccesstoProgramAuto,
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.
Macro
8 modes selectable for optimum results
Portrait
Sunset
Sports Action
Night Scene
Macro
Hand-heldTwilight
Landscape
Night Portrait
Two-axis White Balance
Built-in automatic pop-up flash
High-density battery
Inadditiontoautomaticwhitebalance
andafullrangeofwhitebalance
presets, the a65providesatwo-axis
WhiteBalancemodeforevenfiner
whitebalanceadjustment.Thismode
letsyouadjustwhitebalanceinthe
amber-blueand
green-magenta
directions to
achievemore
true-to-life color
under almost
any kind of light
source.
When the lighting is so dim that
supplementallightingbecomes
necessary,thispowerfulbuilt-inflash
unit automatically pops up to amply
illuminate your scene. This flash unit offers
aversatilerangeofmodes,aguide
numberof10(ISO100·m), an illumination
anglethatcovers
theangleofview
ofawide18mm
lens (27mmeq),
andamaximum
synchronization
speedof1/160sec.
TheInfoLITHIUM ®NP-FM500Hbatterythat
comeswiththea65providesplentyof
powerforextendedworry-freeshooting.
Compactandlightweight,itrecharges
quicklyandpacksenoughpower
forapproximatelyupto560shots*.
Preciseindicationofremainingpoweris
displayedthrougha5-levelbatteryicon
andanumberthatpreciselyrepresents
thepercentageofpowerremainingin
1%increments.
Anti-dust Technology/System
Advanceddustresistancehelps
keepyourphotosblemish-free.Ifdust
particlesenterthecamerawhenthe
lensisbeingchanged,twolevelsof
protection safeguard the image sensor.
First, a special static-free coating on the
low-passfiltercoveringthesensorhelps
preventdustfromadhering.Second,an
anti-dustmechanismvibratesthefilter
athighspeedeverytimethecamera
isswitchedofftodislodgeanydust
particles that settled on its surface.
Low-passfilterwith
anti-static coating
Image sensor
Dust particles dislodged
byvibration
GPS capability
Thebuilt-inGPS(GlobalPositioning
System) feature can tag your
photographswithdatathatindicates
whereandwhentheyweretaken.When
youviewtaggedphotographsona
Windows®PCinstalledwithbundled
PlayMemories™Homesoftware,oron
aconnectedBRAVIATVwiththePhoto
Mapfunction,thephotoscanbe
displayedonamaptoindicatewhere
theyweretaken.Ahighlysensitive
antenna in the top of the camera
ensuresclearreceptionofglobal
positioningdatawhereveryoutravel.
The flash unit automatically
popsupwhenneeded.
Memory Stick Duo™ / SD card slot
Themediacompartmentprovidesa
multi-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
performanceduringHDmovie
recording, continuous shooting and
high-speed file transfer.
* Supports the latest generation of SD, SDHC (UHS-I),
andSDXC(UHS-I) memory cards (including Class 10).
PlayMemories™ Studio for photo and
movie playback on PS3™ systems
It’seasytowatchyourphotosand
moviesonaSonyPlayStation®3system.
PlayMemoriessoftwareletsyouview,
organize,scrollandzoomregularphotos,
panoramicimagesand3Dimages1,
whileFilmy2softwareletsyouplayAVCHD
moviesandsearchthroughfootage.
ThankstothepowerofPS3system,you’ll
findthecontentyouseekwithutmost
speed and operational ease.
* In LCD monitor mode (CIPA standard).
HDMI ® terminal
AnHDMIterminalisbuiltwithinthea65,
making it easy to connect the camera
directlywithanHDTV.Enjoystunning
big-screenviewingofyourphotosand
HDmovieswithhigh-definitionimage
qualityandhigh-resolutionaudio,as
wellasconvenientcameraplayback
usingthetelevision’sremotecontrol
if the connected unit is a BRAVIA® TV
supporting BRAVIA Sync and PhotoTV HD.
Bundled software
The a65includessoftwareforintuitive
photo editing, file management and
more on your personal computer.
PlayMemories™ Home* keeps your
imagesconvenientlyorganized
byfolder,rankandtitle,whilealso
providingadvancedfeatureslikemovie
editing and face search. Image Data
Converterallowsquickviewing,editing
andconversionoffull-resolutionRAW
imagefiles,includingexpertadjustment
ofexposure,whitebalanceandtonal
curves,aswellasenhanceddynamicrangeoptimizationandvignetting
compensation.
* ImageandvideofilesarecompatiblewithiMovie®
’09orlateronMac.PlayMemories™Homesoftware
notcompatiblewithMacOS®X.
1Requires3DHDTV,HDMIcable(atleast10.2Gbps)
and3Dglassessoldseparately.
2Filmysoftwarenotcompatiblewith60pmovies.
ImageDataConverter
ApowerfulprogramforfastRAWfileconversion,image
adjustmentandlibrarymanagementwithconvenient
newfunctionslikeratingsandfiltering.
BRAVIA HDTV
PlayStation®3
PlayMemories Home
Theperfecttoolforday-to-dayimagedownloading,
viewingandeditingtasks.
15
interchangeablelenses
the precision
to empower
your creativity
85mmF2.8(SAL85F28),1/640sec.,F3.2,ISO100,Daylightwhitebalance
Distagon T* 24mm F2 ZA SSM (SAL24F20Z),1/4000sec.,F2.8,ISO100,Daylightwhitebalance
16
DT16-50mmF2.8SSM(SAL1650),1/15sec.,F11,ISO100,Daylightwhitebalance
Zoom lenses
High-performance Sony a zoomlenses
areavailableinwide-rangingfocal
lengthsthatprovideoutstanding
flexibilityincomposingshots.Compact
andlightweight,theyofferprofessionalqualityopticsthatmaintainhighimage
qualityatallfocallengths,contributeto
fastresponsebyminimizingtheneedfor
lenschangesand expandyourrangeof
shooting opportunities.
APS - C
DT 11-18mm
F4.5-5.6
(SAL1118)
APS - C
APS - C
APS - C
DT 18-55mm
F3.5-5.6 SAM
(SAL1855)
DT 18–250mm
F3.5–6.3
(SAL18250)
28-75mm
F2.8 SAM
(SAL2875)
DT 55-200mm
F4-5.6 SAM
(SAL55200-2)
16mm F2.8
Fisheye
(SAL16F28)
20mm
F2.8
(SAL20F28)
DT 35mm
F1.8 SAM
(SAL35F18)
50mm
F1.4
(SAL50F14)
DT 50mm
F1.8 SAM
(SAL50F18)
50mm
F2.8 Macro
(SAL50M28)
100mm
F2.8 Macro
(SAL100M28)
135mm
F2.8 [T4.5] STF
(SAL135F28)
35mm
F1.4 G
(SAL35F14G)
300mm
NEW
F2.8 G SSM
(SAL300F28G2)
500mm
NEW
F4.0 G SSM
(SAL500F40G)
70-200mm
F2.8 G SSM
(SAL70200G)
70-300mm
F4.5-5.6 G SSM
(SAL70300G)
70-400mm
F4-5.6 G SSM
(SAL70400G)
Planar T*
85mm F1.4 ZA
(SAL85F14Z)
Sonnar T*
135mm F1.8 ZA
(SAL135F18Z)
Vario-Sonnar T*
Vario-Sonnar T*
Vario-Sonnar T*
16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM
(SAL1635Z)
(SAL1680Z)
(SAL2470Z)
APS - C
DT 18-135mm
F3.5-5.6 SAM
(SAL18135)
APS - C
DT 16-105mm
F3.5-5.6
(SAL16105)
APS - C
NEW
DT 18-200mm
F3.5-6.3
(SAL18200)
APS-C
DT 55-300mm
F4.5-5.6 SAM
(SAL55300)
NEW
Fixed focal length lenses
Sony afixedfocallengthlensesare
precision-crafted for optimal performance
at specific focal lengths. Offering
performanceacutabovelenseswithwider
focalranges,theydeliveraconsistent
andintuitiveshootingexperienceand
areavailableinfisheye,portrait,macro,
telephotoandotherspecializedmodels.
APS - C
APS - C
G Lenses
™
Sony’shighestqualityprofessionallenses
areatthetopoftheirclass,delivering
exceptionalin-focusimagequality
andbeautifuldefocusingcourtesyof
advancedasphericalandEDglass
elementsaswellasrenownedSony
qualityassurancetechnology.
Carl Zeiss ® lenses
DevelopedjointlybySonyandthe
renownedopticalmanufacturerCarlZeiss,
thesesuperbAF-capablelensesfeatureCarl
Zeiss optical formulas and coatings and are
designed for professional photographers
seekingutmostimagequality.
APS - C
Teleconverters
APS - C
Teleconvertersareagreatwaytoextend
yourtelephotorangeinthefieldwithout
addingmuchweightorbulktoyour
kit.Theygiveyoumaximumreachwith
minimum effort.
1.4x Teleconverter
(SAL14TC)
2x Teleconverter
(SAL20TC)
Designedspecificallyforusewithcameras
thathaveanAPS-Ctypeimagesensor
Compatiblelenses:SAL70200G(AF and MF modes),
SAL300F28G(AF and MF modes), SAL70400G
(MF mode only)andSAL135F28(MF mode only).
APS - C
APS - C
DT 16-50mm
F2.8 SSM
(SAL1650)
Distagon T* 24mm
F2 ZA SSM
(SAL24F20Z)
85mm
F2.8 SAM
(SAL85F28)
DT 30mm
F2.8 Macro SAM
(SAL30M28)
Thislarge-aperturelensprovidesbothhigh
performance and a practical focal length
range.HighlightsincludeabrightF2.8
aperture at all focal length settings from
16mmwideangleto50mmtelephoto,
Super Sonic Motor (SSM) for smooth and
quietautofocusing,acircularaperture
forbeautifulbackgroundblur,andsolid
resistance against dust and moisture.
Themoderatelywide-anglefocallength
makesthisagood“normal”lensfor
photographerswhowantaslightly
expandedfield-of-view.Excellentinlow-light
situationsthankstoamaximumaperture
of F2, this lens also has a minimum
focusing distance of only 7.5" (19 cm).
Thislightweightandcompactmedium
telephoto lens is ideal for portraits or
wheneverslightlymoremagnificationis
requiredthana“normal”lenscanprovide.
Thewidemaximumaperturecreates
appealingdefocusedbackgrounds.
Thisultrasharp,“normal”focallength
macrolensisanexcellentchoicefor
snapshots, portraits and close-ups. A
minimum focus distance of only 2 cm
producesamagnificationratioof1:1.
17
accessories
Clip-on LCD Monitor
CLM-V55
advanced
accessories for
specialized needs
Clip this 5-inch WVGA LCD monitor atop the camera for
large-screenviewingandeasier,moreaccuratemanual
focusing,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)
Flash
HVL-F43AM
Thislarge-capacityflashunitfeaturesSony’sQuick
ShiftBouncedesign,whichenableswide-ranging
angleadjustmentandthesamelightingwhether
shooting in the landscape or portrait position.
150°
90°
90°
8°
•Guidenumberof43(at 105mm, ISO 100·m)
•CompatiblewithSony’sWirelessRatioControl
•Effectivedustandmoistureresistance
•Fastfive-secondrechargetime
•Built-inwidepanelandbouncesheet
Shotgun Microphone
ECM-CG50
Back Pack
Soft Carrying Case
Shoulder Strap
LCS-BP2
LCS-SC21/LCS-SC8
STP-XS3
Dimensions (WxHxD):
Approx.83/8x153/4x
6 inches (210x400x150mm)
LCS-SC21
Dimensions (WxHxD):Approx.
145/8x101/8x91/2inches
(370x255x240mm)
LCS-SC8
Dimensions (WxHxD):103/4x91/2x
77/8inches(270x240x200mm)
Rechargeable Battery Pack
NP-FM500H
controls and dials
Built-in flash
Microphone
REMOTE
terminal
FINDER/LCDbutton
Mode dial
Exposurebutton
Powerswitch
Shutterbutton
Speaker
Control dial
Microphone
jack
ISObutton
Remote Sensor
MENUbutton
Focusmodeswitch
Lensreleasebutton
Forshooting:Smart
teleconverterbutton/
FocusMagnifierbutton
Forviewing:Zoom
inbutton
HDMI
terminal
USBterminal
Previewbutton
18
Flashpop-upbutton
DC IN terminal
Auto-lock Accessory shoe
MOVIEbutton
Forshooting:
AEL(AELook)button/
AV (Aperturevalue)
button
Microphone / Monitor
Finder Accessories
Angle Finder
FDA-A1AM
Flash
HVL-F60M*
Clip-on LCD Monitor
CLM-V55
Flash
HVL-F43AM
Eyepiece Cup
FDA-EP11
Shotgun Microphone
Lens Accessories
HVL-F20AM
Bracket
VCT-55LH
Macro Twin Flash kit
HVL-MT24AM
system chart
Flash / Accessories
Circular PL Filters
VF-49CPAM / 55CPAM / 62CPAM /
67CPAM / 72CPAM / 77CPAM
Stereo Microphone
ECM-ALST1
ND Filters [8x]
VF-49NDAM / 55NDAM / 62NDAM /
67NDAM / 72NDAM / 77NDAM
Macro Light
FA-MA1AM
MC Protectors
VF-49MPAM / 55MPAM
67MPAM / 72MPAM
External Battery Adaptor for Flash
FA-EB1AM
62MPAM /
Front Lens Cap
Off-camera Shoe for Flash
FA-CS1AM
Triple Connector for Flash
FA-TC1AM
Rear Lens Cap
ALC-R55
Lens Hood
Multi Flash Cable
FA-MC1AM
Off-camera Cable for Flash
FA-CC1AM
Extension Cable for Flash
FA-EC1AM
Sync Terminal Adaptor
FA-ST1AM
Shooting Accessories
Remote Commander
RMT-DSLR1 or
RMT-DSLR2
LCD Protect Sheet
PCK-LS8AM
Remote Commander
RM-L1AM
Auto Lock Shoe Adaptor
ADP-AMA
Battery / Charger
Rechargeable
battery Pack
NP-FM500H
LCD Protect
Semi Hard Sheet
PCK-LM2AM
AC Adaptor
AC-PW10AM
HDMI Cable
Battery Charger
BC-VM10
HDMI Cable
DLC-HEM15 / 20 / 30
Memory cards
Memory stick PRO-HG Duo “HX”/
Memory Stick PRO Duo Mark 2
SD Memory Card
Cases & straps
Grip Belt
STP-GB1AM
Shoulder Strap
STP-SB2AM
Shoulder Strap
STP-XS3
Soft Carrying
Case
LCS-AMB
Soft Carrying
Soft Carrying
Case
LCS-AMSC30
LCS-SC8
Soft Carrying
Case
LCS-U20 / U30
Back Pack
LCS-BP2
Back Pack
LCS-BP3
*HVL-F60M and HVL-RL1 includes supplied ADP-AMA shoe adaptor
Eyecup
MENUbutton
button
Number of recordable frames for single media
Viewfinder
(Memory Stick PRO Duo,ImagesizeL24M,aspectratio3:2)
Eyepiecesensor
Diopter-adjustmentdial
MOVIEbutton
Forshooting:Fn(Function)button
Forviewing:Imagerotationbutton
Light sensor
Playbackbutton
8GB
16 GB
32GB
680
1350
2750
5500
Fine
205
410
830
1650
3300
RAW&JPEG
54
105
220
440
880
RAW
74
145
300
600
1200
(Memory Stick PRO Duo,inhoursandminutes,approx.)
Controllerbutton(Enter)/AFbutton/
ObjectTrackingbutton
LCD monitor
4 GB
335
Movie recording time for single media
Controlbutton
Whenthemenuisturnedon:
/ / / button
Whenthemenuisturnedoff:
DISP (Display)/WB(Whitebalance)/
(Self)/ (Drive)/ (PictureEffect)
(In-Camera Guide)button
Forviewing: (Delete)button
2 GB
Standard
Memory card
insertion slot
(Memory Stick
PRO Duo/SD
memory card)
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
• R
ecommendedmemorycardformovierecording:MemoryStick
PRO Duo (Mark2),MemoryStickPRO-HGDuo,SDmemorycard/
SDHCmemorycard/SDXCmemorycard(Class 4 or more)
• Thenumbersinthetableaboveshowtheapproximatemaximum
recordabletimeobtainedbytotalingallmoviefiles.Capacitywill
varybasedonimagerecorded.
• Thesizeofamoviefileislimitedtoapprox.2GB.
19
Main specifications of
LCD monitor
Type
Camera type
Type
Interchangeable-lens digital camera with built-in flash
Total number of dots (approx.)
Lens Compatibility
Lens compatibility
Sony A-mount lenses, operation with Minolta/Konica Minolta lenses confirmed
Image sensor
Type
APS-C size (23.5 x 15.6 mm), Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor with primary color filters
Number of pixels (effective)
Number of pixels (total)
Approx. 24.3 megapixels
Image sensor aspect ratio
3:2
Anti-dust system
Charge protection coating on Low-Pass Filter and Image Sensor-Shift mechanism
Approx. 24.7 megapixels
Recording system (still image)
Recording format
3:2 aspect ratio
Image size (pixels)
16:9 aspect ratio
Sweep Panorama
3D Sweep Panorama
Image quality modes
JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.3, MPF Baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format),
3D MPO (MPF Extended compliant)
L: 6000 x 4000 (24M), M: 4240 x 2832 (12M), S: 3008 x 2000 (6M)
L: 6000 x 3376 (20M), M: 4240 x 2400 (10M), S: 3008 x 1688 (5.1M)
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)
Wide: 7152 x 1080 (7.7M), Standard: 4912 x 1080 (5.3M), 16:9: 1920 x 1080 (2.1M)
RAW, RAW & JPEG, JPEG Fine, JPEG Standard
11 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
Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, B/W (Contrast -3 to +3 steps,
Saturation -3 to +3 steps, Sharpness -3 to +3 steps)
Off, Dynamic Range Optimizer (Auto/Level), Auto High Dynamic Range: Off,
Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure Difference Level (1-6 EV, 1.0 EV step)
Picture Effect
Creative Style
Dynamic range functions
Color space
sRGB, Adobe RGB
Recording system (movie)
Recording format
Video compression
Audio recording format
Image size (pixels)
NTSC
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 Style
Focus Magnifier
5.9x, 11.7x
Yes (Level: High/Mid/Low/Off, Color: White/Red/Yellow)
Peaking MF
Smart Teleconverter (digital zoom without image deterioration)
Approx.1.4 x / 2x
Shutter
Type
Electronically controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type
Shutter speed
1/4000 second to 30 seconds, Bulb
Flash sync. speed
1/160 second
Electronic front curtain shutter
SteadyShot INSIDE™ (image stabilization)
Yes, On/Off
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)
Flash
Type
Guide No.
Auto popup, built-in
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 TTL
±2.0 EV (1/3 EV steps)
Compensation
Memory Stick PRO Duo™, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™, SD memory card, SDHC memory card
(UHS-I compliant), SDXC memory card (UHS-I compliant)
External flash
Sony
Wireless control
Yes (wireless flash with lighting ratio control)
Recycling time
Drive modes
High ISO NR: High/Normal/Low
Continuous shooting speed1
Auto/ISO 100 to 25600
White Balance
Two-axis fine adjustment
Auto 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
Available in all modes <G7 to M7 (15 steps), A7 to B7 (15 steps)>
Bracketing
3 frames, H/L selectable
TTL phase-detection AF
Focus sensor
Max. continuous shots *1
System Flash compatible with Auto-lock accessory shoe
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)
Hi: Maximum 8 frames per second, Lo: Maximum 3 frames per second
Continuous Advance Priority AE: Maximum 10 images per second
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
Focus system
Type
Approx. 3 sec
Drive
Memory Stick Duo / SD memory card
Modes
3 single shots with 1/3 or 2/3 EV steps, bracketing can be offset ±2EV with
Flash Exposure Compensation
Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off)
Modes
Long exposure NR: On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 sec.
Multi frame noise reduction
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)
Bracketing
Noise reduction
Noise reduction
Adjustable angle
MP4: 1440 x 1080 (30fps/12Mbps), VGA: 640 x 480 (30fps/3Mbps)
™
Slot
921,600 dots
Auto/Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2)
100%
Dolby® Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC
AVCHD: 1920 x 1080 (60p/28Mbps/PS, 60i/24Mbps/FX, 60i/17Mbps/FH, 24p/24Mbps/FX,
24p/17M/bpsFH)
Media
Media
Brightness control
Field coverage
AVCHD 2.0 (Progressive) / MP4
MPEG-4 AVC (H.264)
™
3.0" Xtra Fine LCD™ TFT display
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 features
Focus point
CCD line sensors
15 points (3 points cross type)
Sensitivity range
EV -1 to 18 (at ISO100 equivalent with F2.8 lens attached)
Focus mode
AF mode
Autofocus, Manual Focus
Single-shot AF (AF-S), Continuous AF (AF-C), Automatic AF (AF-A) selectable
Focus area
Wide (auto,15 points), Zone, Spot, Local
HD output
Hi-speed USB (USB 2.0): Mass-storage, MTP
HDMI mini connector (Type-C), BRAVIA Sync (link menu), PhotoTV HD
Other features
Object Tracking Focus, Predictive control (AF-A,AF-C), Focus lock, Eye-start AF,
AF illuminator (built-in flash type)
Others
Sync. Terminal, Auto-lock accessory shoe, Microphone jack, DC IN terminal, Remote terminal
Compatible OS (USB connection)
1200-zone evaluative metering
Audio
Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor
EV -2 to EV 17 (at ISO 100 equivalent with F1.4 lens attached)
Microphone
Built-in stereo microphone or ECM-ALST1 / ECM-CG50 (sold separately)
Speaker
Built-in, monaural, volume settings in 8 steps
Multi segment, Center weighted, Spot
AUTO, 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)
Print
Face detection (up to 8 faces detectable automatically), Face registration, Face selection,
Smile Shutter™ technology (selectable from 3 steps), In-Camera Guide, Custom Function, GPS
Interface
PC interface
Windows XP3 SP3, Windows Vista4 SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Mac OS X (10.3-10.6)
Exposure control
Metering type
Metering sensor
Metering sensitivity
Modes
Exposure modes
Scene Selection
Exposure compensation
Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Hand-held Twilight
±3.0 EV (1/3 EV steps)
3 shot single or continuous with 1/3 EV or 2/3 EV increments, bracket can be offset ±3EV with
Exposure Compensation
AE bracketing
AE lock
ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)
Available with AE lock button. AE is also locked when focus is locked in multi-segment metering mode.
ISO 100-16000 equivalent, AUTO (ISO 100-1600 )
Viewfinder
Type
XGA OLED, 0.5" (1.3 cm) electronic viewfinder
Total number of dots (approx.)
Brightness control
2,359,296 dots
Auto / Manual (3 steps between -1 and +1)
Field coverage
100%
Magnification
Approx. 1.09x (with 50 mm lens at infinity, -1 m-1)
Compatible standards
Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, DPOF setting
Custom function
Type
Custom key settings
Power
Battery
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM500H
Still 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
AC Adaptor AC-PW10AM (optional)
External power
Weight
Body only
Approx. 1 lb 5.9 oz (622 g)
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)
With battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo
Body material
Body material
-1
Diopter adjustment
-4.0 ~ +3.0 m
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 Line
Real-time image adjustment display
Exposure Comp, White Balance, Creative Style
High-grade plastic exterior
Operating Temperature
Range
32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
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.
Formoredetails,visitthewebsite
atwww.worldphoto.org.
System requirements of bundled software
PlayMemories™ Home
Image Data Converter Ver. 4
OS6
Microsoft Windows®
Windows® XP7 SP3, Windows Vista® SP2, Windows 7 SP1
Macintosh®
Mac OS® X (10.5, 10.6 Snow Leopard)
Microsoft Windows®
Windows® XP7 SP3, Windows Vista® SP2, Windows 7 SP1
CPU
Pentium® 4 or faster
Intel® Core™ Solo, Core Duo,
Core 2 Duo or faster
Memory
1 GB or more is recommended
1 GB or more is recommended
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)]
512 MB or more (for playing/editing HD movies: 1 GB or more)
Thecomputerenvironmentmustalsosatisfy
theoperatingrequirementsoftheOS.
6MustbeinstalledwiththeaboveOSat
delivery.Properoperationcannotbe
guaranteedwithanupgradedOS
environment.
7 64-bitandStarterEditionsarenot
supported.WindowsImageMastering
API (IMAPI)Ver.2.0orlaterisrequired
fordiscburningfunction.
Trademarks & Remarks
• 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.
are trademarks.
•Blu-rayDiscand
•AVCHDandAVCHDProgressiveandtheirrespectivelogosaretrademarksofPanasonicCorporationandSonyCorporation.
•SDLogo,SDHCLogoandSDXCLogoaretrademarksofSD-3C,LLC.
•HDMI,HDMILogo,andHigh-DefinitionMultimediaInterfacearetrademarksorregisteredtrademarksofHDMILicensingLLCintheUnitedStatesandothercountries.
•Allothercompanyandproductnamesmentionedhereinareusedforidentificationpurposesonlyandmaybethetrademarksorregisteredtrademarksoftheirrespectiveowners.
•InfoLithiumisalithiumbatterypackwhichcanexchangedatawithcompatibleelectronicequipmentaboutitsenergyconsumption.
Sonyrecommendsthatyouusethebatterypackwithelectronicequipmentbearingthemark.
* Screen displays are simulated.
* Simulated effects are used to illustrate some functions.
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