Sony a350 User Manual

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A350 (14.2MB)
Type
Digital SLR camera with built-in flash and inter-changeable
lenses
Lens Compatibility
Sony α lens, Minolta and Konica Minolta AF lens
Image APS-C size (23.5 x15.7mm) with RGB primary color filters
Effective Approx. 14.2 megapixels
Total Pixels
Approx. 14.9 megapixels
Anti-Dust Function
Charge protection coating on low pass filter and image-sensor
shift mechanism
ISO
Sensitivity
AUTO, 100 to 3200 (in 1-stop increments, Recommended
Exposure Index)
AD 12-bit
Recording
Format
JPEG (DCF2.0, Exif 2.21, DPOF), RAW (Sony ARW 2.0
format), RAW + JPEG
Aspect Ratio: 3:2
L size: 4592x3056 (14M), M size: 3408x2272 (7.7M), S size:
2288x1520 (3.5M)
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
L size: 4592x2576 (12M), M size: 3408x1920 (6.5M), S size:
2288x1280 (2.9M)
Image RAW, RAW+JPEG, Fine, Standard
Media
CompactFlash (Type I, Type II), Microdrive
*Separately sold "Memory Stick Duo Adapter for CompactFlash
Slot AD-MSCF1" is necessary to use Memory Stick
Duo/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
Noise Reduction
Long exposure NR: On/Off selectable, available at shutter
speeds longer than 1 sec.,
High ISO NR: On/Off selectable, available at ISO 1600 or
higher
Color Space
sRGB, Adobe RGB
Other Features
Creative Style, D-Range Optimizer (Off, Standard, Advanced
*
)
*D-Range Optimizer Advanced uses technology provided by
Apical Limited.
Modes
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash,
Color Temperature/Color Filter, Custom
Bracketing
3 exposures, H/L level selectable
Type
TTL phase detection system
Sensor
CCD line sensors
Focus Point
9 points
Sensitivity Range
EV0 - 18 (ISO100)
Modes
AF/MF selectable.
AF modes: Single-shot AF, Automatic AF, Continuous AF
Focus Area
Wide, Spot, Local (9 local areas selectable)
Features
Predictive control, Focus lock, Eye-start AF, AF illuminator
(Built-in flash, Range: approx. 1-5m)
Type
TTL metering
Sensor
40-segment honeycomb-pattern SPC
Sensitivity Range
EV2 - 20 (EV4 - 20 in spot metering mode) (at ISO100 with
F1.4 lens)
Modes
Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Modes
Programmed AE (AUTO, AUTO - Flash Off, P), Aperture
priority, Shutter priority, Manual, Scene selection (Portrait,
Landscape, Macro, Sports, Sunset, Night portrait/Night view)
Exposure
Compensation
±2EV (in 0.3-stop increments)
Bracketing
3 continuous or single exposures selectable, in 0.3 or 0.7-stop
increments
Type
Fixed eye-level, penta-Dach-mirror
Coverage
95%
Magnificatio
n
0.74x (with 50mm lens at infinity, -1m
-1 )
Diopter
Adjustment
-3.0 - +1.0m
-1
Viewfinder
Image Sensor
Recording
Image Size
White Balance
Focus Control
Exposure Control
Metering
Exposure

Sony a350 Specifications

General

Sensor	CCD
Resolution	14.2 MP
ISO Range	100-3200
Autofocus Points	9
Screen Size	2.7 inches
Viewfinder Type	Optical (pentamirror)
Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift
Continuous Shooting Speed	2.5 fps
Camera Type	DSLR
Sensor Size	APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm)
Shutter Speed	30-1/4000 sec
Mount	Sony A-mount
Video Recording	No
Battery Life	730 shots
Weight	582 g
Dimensions	131 x 99 x 75 mm

Summary

Camera Type and Core Specifications

Lens Compatibility

Specifies compatible Sony, Minolta, and Konica Minolta AF lenses.

Image Sensor Details

Details sensor size, megapixel count, and anti-dust function.

Recording Features

Covers file formats, image sizes, media slots, and noise reduction.

White Balance and Color Space

Adjustable white balance modes and color space options.

Focus Control System

Details on focus points, sensitivity range, and AF modes.

Exposure Control Features

Metering, exposure compensation, and bracketing options.

Viewfinder Characteristics

Coverage, magnification, and diopter adjustment.

LCD Monitor and Live View

LCD Monitor Specifications

Details screen type, size, resolution, and coverage.

Live View Functions

Covers image display, metering, sensitivity range, and smart functions.

Shutter, Stabilization, and Flash

Shutter Specifications

Details shutter type, range, and flash sync speed.

Image Stabilization

Explains Super SteadyShot mechanism and compensation effect.

Built-in Flash

Covers guide number, range, TTL, and flash modes.

Drive, Playback, and Connectivity

Drive Modes

Details continuous shooting speed and number of frames recordable.

Playback Features

Describes viewing options like index view and enlarged display.

Interface and System Compatibility

Covers USB interface and OS compatibility for PC connection.

Print and Power

Details print compatibility, battery type, and performance.

Physical Specifications and Operation

Weight and Dimensions

Provides physical measurements and weight of the camera.

Operating Temperature

Specifies the camera's operational temperature range.