Camera tech data for Sony Alpha DSLR-A500
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| General | |
|---|---|
| Name | Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 |
| Mount type | A-mount |
| Supported lenses | classic, xi, SSM, SAM, (D), DT |
| Release year | 2009 |
| Status | discontinued |
| Digital parameters | |
| Output resolution [pixels] | 4272×2848, 3104×2072, 2128×1416 |
| Output resolution (16:9) [pixels] | 4272×2400, 3104×1744, 2128×1192 |
| Output resolution (panorama) [pixels] | – |
| Output resolution (3D panorama) [pixels] | – |
| Effective output pixels | 12.2 M |
| Sensor type | CMOS, Bayer pattern, 12-bit ADC |
| Sensor size [mm] (crop factor) | 23.5×15.6 (1.5×) |
| ISO range | auto (200–1600), 200–12800 (1/1 stops) |
| Color and post-processing | |
| Color spaces | sRGB, Adobe RGB |
| Image parameters | contrast, saturation, sharpness (-3 – +3) |
| Creative styles | standard, vivid, portrait, landscape, sunset, B/W |
| Picture effects | – |
| Picture parameters | – |
| Gamma settings | – |
| Picture profiles | – |
| Soft skin effect | – |
| White balance | auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent, flash, direct entry, custom (1 register) |
| Color temperature range [K] | 2500–9900 |
| Color temperature increments [K] | 100 |
| Color compensation index [steps] | ± 9 (G/M) |
| White-balance bracketing [pictures per shot] (steps [mired]) | 3 (10; 20) |
| Noise reduction | long exp. (>1s), high-ISO (2 levels) |
| D-range optimizer | standard, manual (5 levels) |
| DRO bracketing [pictures per shot] (levels) | – |
| Auto HDR | auto, manual (1–3 EV) |
| Lens compensation | – |
| Movie recording | |
| Movie resolutions [size/fps] | – |
| Movie ISO range | – |
| Shutter speed (movie) [s] | – |
| Movie formats | – |
| Audio formats | – |
| Movie length | – |
| Microphone | – |
| Audio monitoring | – |
| Movie features | – |
| Auto-focus | |
| AF sensors | 8 line, 1 cross |
| AF range [EV] | 0 – 18 |
| AF modes | AF-A, AF-S, AF-C |
| AF range limiter | no |
| AF assist light | no |
| AF adjustment [no. of lenses] | – |
| AF bracketing [step width] ([number of shots]) | - (-) |
| Features | |
| Eye-start | yes |
| Anti-Shake/Super Steady Shot | yes |
| Remote control via USB/WiFi | no |
| Other features | on-screen help, Anti-Dust, BRAVIA Sync, face recognition, smile shutter, smart teleconverter |
| Metering | |
| Metering modes | 40 segments (1200 w/ LV), center-weighted, spot |
| Metering range [EV] (with spot) | 2 – 20 (1 – 17 w/ LV) (4 – 20 (1 – 17 w/ LV)) |
| Auto Exposure Lock button | yes |
| Exposure modes | Auto, P, A, S, M with shift |
| Subject programs | portrait, landscape, closeup, sport, night view, night portrait, sunset |
| Exposure compensation [stops] (steps [stops]) | ± 2 (1/3) |
| Zebra | no |
| Flash | |
| Flash shoe type | iISO |
| Accessory shoe cap | FA-SHC1AM |
| Flash modes | normal, red-eye reduction, rear sync, slow sync |
| Flash metering | 40S-TTL (pre-flash only), ADI |
| Requires D flash unit | yes |
| Flash guide number [m]/ coverage [mm] | 12/28 |
| X-Sync speed [s] | 1/160 |
| High Speed Sync | yes |
| Wireless flash | yes (only w/ built-in flash) |
| Wireless x-sync speed [s] | 1/160 |
| Wireless HSS | yes |
| Ratio flash control | no |
| Flash exposure compensation [stops] (steps [stops]) | ± 2 (1/3) |
| Studio flash socket | no |
| Flash Exposure Level lock | no |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder type | pentamirror |
| Viewfinder resolution [pixels] | – |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95%, 90% w/ Quick AF LV, 100% w/ MF check LV |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.80× |
| Eye relief [mm]/ from frame [mm] | 19.0/15.0 |
| Screens | G (default) |
| Diopter adjustment [diopters] | -2.5 – +1.0 |
| Eyepiece cup | FDA-EP6AM |
| Viewfinder accessory compatible | yes |
| Live View | secondary sensor, main sensor |
| Live View zoom | 1×, 1.4×, 2×, 7×, 14× |
| AS/SS scale in viewfinder | yes |
| Display | |
| Display technology, size [mm/inches], resolution [dots] | TFT, 3″, 230400 |
| Display mount | tilt up 90°, tilt down 90° |
| Histogram display | luminance, RGB |
| Automatic brightness | yes |
| Touch screen | no |
| Video output interfaces | HDMI-Mini (1080i/720p/ 580p/576p) |
| Display accessories (opt.) | screen protector PCK-LS7AM, screen protector PCK-LH6AM, sun shade SH-L2AM |
| Shooting | |
| Frame rate [fps] | 5, 3 |
| Frame rate with AF [fps] | 5.0 |
| Frame rate with live view [fps] | 4 |
| Shutter speed (still) [s] | 30 – 1/4000, B |
| Shutter type | mech. |
| Self-timer [s] | 10, 2 |
| Continuous self-timer [shots] | – |
| Bracketing frames (stops) | 3 (1/3, 2/3) |
| Remote release socket | Minolta/Sony 3-pin |
| Wireless remote release | RMT-DSLR1, RMT-DSLR2, RMT-VP1 |
| Release priority | no |
| Depth of field preview | no |
| Aperture can be changed during depth of field preview | no |
| Silent depth of field preview | no |
| Storage | |
| Storage media (number of slots) | Memory Stick Duo, PRO Duo, PRO-HG Duo, SD, SDHC (2) |
| Remote storage via USB | no |
| Remote storage via FTP | no |
| File system formats | FAT12, FAT16, FAT32 |
| File formats | ARW 2.1, JPEG w/ EXIF 2.21 |
| Power | |
| Batteries | 1× NP-FM500H |
| Battery pack | – |
| Vertical grip | VG-B50AM (1×/2× NP-FM500H) |
| External power supply | AC adaptor AC-VQ900AM, AC adaptor AC-PW10AM |
| Construction and accessories | |
| Weather sealing | no |
| Mount material | steel |
| Weight [g] | 597 |
| Standard accessories | strap ST-PSH1AM, body cap ALC-B55, USB cable, battery NP-FM500H, charger BC-VM10, software |
| Other optional accessories | – |
| Misc | |
| Other interfaces | USB 2.0 (High Speed; Mini-B) |
| USB modes | mass storage, PTP/PictBridge |
| Printing | Exif Print, Print Image Matching Ⅲ |
| Latest firmware version (release date) | v1.00 |
| Comments | – |
| Reviews & links | ePHOTOzine (full review), Shawn Barnett and Mike Tomkins on Imaging Resource (full review) |
| Related cameras | – |
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