The DSLRA200W's 10.2 MB Super HAD&trade CCD delivers superb image quality, giving you great DSLR shots right from the start. A large APS-size CCD imager developed by Sony expands dynamic range, minimizing noise more effectively to provide greater detail for making large prints or cropping in tight on your subject. The "brain" of the +/- (alpha) DLSRA200 is the advanced Sony Bionz&trade 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. To improve results with backlit subjects and recover details hidden in shadows or lost in glare, the DSLRA200 provides Dynamic Range Optimizer at two levels: Normal DRO, to improve detail using standard gamma curves for fast shot-to-shot response time, or Advanced DRO, to adjust dynamic range area-by-area for the greatest precision.
Includes two lenses, and options for many more
You get two lenses with this kit to get you started taking powerful pictures. The DSLRA200W includes both a DT 18-70mm f3.5-5.6 zoom, and a 75-300mm f4.5-5.6 telephoto zoom lens. This gives you a wide range of zoom power so you can get powerful shots in many shooting situations. You can also expand your creativity with the mounting system provided for the DSLRA200W. You can use any optional precision Sony DT zoom lenses and specialty lenses, Sony "G" Series lenses with advanced motorized autofocusing, amazingly bright Carl Zeiss® T coated lenses, professional-quality flash units, and over 16 million Minolta a-mount lenses sold worldwide.
Crisp pictures, even in low light
Broad sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 3200 enables the DSLRA200 to capture beautiful color images even in very dim light, with High ISO Noise Reduction technology that reduces picture noise artifacts at high-sensitivity ISO 1600 and ISO 3200 settings by eliminating noise from RAW data after analog-to-digital conversion. The Super SteadyShot® in-camera image stabilization uses a high-performance sensor to detect vibrations and automatically compensate. Because image stabilization is built into the DLSRA200, every lens benefits. And with an advantage of from 2.5 to 3.5 stops, you can shoot effectively at higher shutter speeds even in very low light with minimum blur from shaky hands or fast-moving subjects.
Stay focused
A special Eye-Start autofocus system begins precision autofocus adjustments the moment you raise the DSLRA200 to your eye. So unlike some DSLR cameras that don't start focusing until the shutter button is half-pressed, the camera never slows down your ability to catch fast action. 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.
Great views
A large built-in screen with an anti-reflective coating makes it easy to read camera setup menus even in bright sunlight and improves image quality when you check your shots. To quickly review your photos, the DSLRA200 can display 4, 9, or 25-frame index views, ro present automatic slide shows with fade-in/fade-out effects. The DSRLA200 can also create high-resolution thumbnail images for viewing on a Sony BRAVIA® HDTV in optimized PhotoTV HD mode, with image format adjustable for standard 3:2 or widescreen 16:9 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.
A mode for every mood
To capture action more effectively, the DSLRA200 offers continuous burst JPEG shooting at 3 frames per second, up to the limit of your flash memory card, plus RAW burst mode (up to 6 shots) with intelligent buffer management to allow more shots to be captured wihout waiting for the buffer to clear. Along with auto exposure, the DSLRA200 gives you scene selection modes to optimize camera performance for portrait, landscape, macro, sports, sunset, and night portrait/night view situations.
Getting the most from every shot
In auto or some scene selection modes, the camera flash automatically pops up and fires when needed to help you shoot more effectively. Flash is cancelled in landscape, sport, or sunset mdoes and in "Flash Off" position on the exposure mode dial. To express your creativity and personal taste, you can adjust contrast, saturation, and sharpness settings for any of 8 finishing styles. These include standard, vivid, portrait, landscape, night view, sunset, black & white, and Adobe RGB modes.
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 DSLRA200 utilizes both a 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.
