Sony DSLR-A230 User Manual

Changing the noise reduction setting
When you set the shutter speed to a second or longer (Long exposure
shooting), noise reduction is turned on for the same duration that the shutter
IS open.
This
is to reduce the grainy noise typical in a long exposure. When noise
reduction is in progress, a message appears and you cannot take another
picture. Select [On] to prioritize the image quality. Select [Off] to prioritize
the timing
of shooting.
MENU button ~ ~ 2 ~ [Long exp.NR] ~ [Off]
Notes ,
• Noise reduction is not performed on continuous shooting, continuous bracketing, or
continuous self-timer images even when it is set to [On].
• When the exposure mode is set to AUTO or Scene Selection, you cannot tum
off
noise reduction.
When shooting with the ISO set at 1600 or above, the camera reduces the
noise that becomes more noticeable when the camera sensitivity is high.
Select [On] to prioritize the image quality. Select [Off] to prioritize the
timing
of shooting.
MENU button ~ ~ 2 ~ [High ISO NR] ~ [Off]
Notes
• Noise reduction is not performed on continuous shooting, continuous bracketing, or
continuous self-timer images even when
it is set to [On].
• When the exposure mode is set to AUTO or Scene Selection, you cannot tum
off
noise reduction.
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Sony DSLR-A230 Specifications

General

Camera Type	Digital SLR
Sensor Type	CCD
Resolution	10.2 MP
ISO Range	100-3200
Autofocus Points	9
Lens Mount	Sony A-mount
Shutter Speed	30-1/4000 sec
Continuous Shooting	2.5 fps
LCD Screen Size	2.7 inches
LCD Resolution	230, 400 dots
Viewfinder Type	Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage	95%
Built-in Flash	Yes
Storage Media	Memory Stick PRO Duo, SD/SDHC
Battery	NP-FH50 lithium-ion
Sensor Size	23.6 x 15.8 mm
Weight	490 g (body only)
Dimensions	128 x 97 x 68 mm