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Sony Alpha A290
The a290 makes shooting with a DSLR easy and fun with its compact and lightweight design, intuitive controls and flexible system options.

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Features
SteadyShot INSIDESteadyShot INSIDE™ image stabilization is built into the camera body itself. You'll reduce blur with every a-mount lens, including macro and wide-aperture standard zoom lenses.

Integrated on-screen Help GuideThe Help Guide offers clear, concise explanations of various modes and settings, while the Graphic Display helps you understand the relationship between aperture and shutter speed, as well as the effect each has on photographic results.

High sensitivityA broad sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 3200 enables you to capture beautiful color images even in very dim light -- High ISO Noise Reduction technology reduces picture noise

continuous shootingContinuous Shooting lets you shoot at up to 2.5 fps (frames per second) while viewing your subject through the optical viewfinder so you never lose track of the action.

Built-in Pop-Up FlashThe Auto Pop-Up Flash automatically pops up and fires as needed when the camera is set to certain scene selection modes, helping first-time DSLR photographers shoot more effectively.

BIONZ™ image processorThe advanced BIONZ™ image processor uses hardware-based Large Scale Integrated (LSI) circuitry to enhance images with rich tonal reproduction, reduced noise, and improved white balance and exposure control, for clear, sharp photos even at high sensitivity settings.

Function Guide DisplayFunction Guide Display provides intuitive and easy to use on-screen menus that 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.

Dual slot CompatiblityCompatible with high-capacity Memory Stick PRO Duo™, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ and SD/SDHC media (sold separately) for convenient storage and sharing of your images.

PhotoTV HD compatibilityPhotoTV HD compatibility3 lets you automatically create high-resolution thumbnails optimized for viewing on a compatible Sony® BRAVIA® HDTV.

Anti-Dust TechnologyAnti-Dust Technology helps keep the CCD imager clean, resulting in consistently better pictures, by utilizing a static-free anti-dust coating on the CCD filter, as well as an anti-dust vibration that automatically shakes the CCD to help dislodge dust each time the camera is shut off.

Creative Style settingsCreative Style settings give you control over how the camera processes your images. Choose from 8 finishing styles and fine tune them to your personal taste with the ability to adjust contrast, saturation, and sharpness settings.

Eye-Start AutofocusEye-Start Autofocus System begins precision autofocus adjustments the moment you raise the camera to your eye, so the camera is ready to catch the perfect moment.

14.2 megapixel A 14.2 megapixel APS-size CCD image sensor captures your images in stunning detail, giving you the freedom to make large prints and tight crops without sacrificing quality.

2.7” (diag.) Clear Photo LCD Plus™ displayReview your images and monitor camera settings on the large 2.7” (diag.) Clear Photo LCD Plus™ display, which provides sharp, clear viewing, even in outdoor environments.

9-Point AF Sensor9-Point Center Cross AF Sensor uses with improved focus control to help bring images into sharp definition more quickly, and predictive focus control automatically calculates the position of fast-moving subjects.

Specifications
Camera Type Sony Digital SLR camera with built-in flash and inter-changeable lenses

Drive ModeSingle-shot, Continuous, Self-timer, Self-timer Continuous, Bracketing, Remote Commander

Focus
Focus System TTL phase detection system

Focus Points9 points

AF ModesSingle-shot AF, Automatic AF, Continuous AF, (AF/MF selectable)

Focus AreaWide (Up to 3 active focus points glow), Spot, Local (9 local areas selectable)

Focus SensitivityEV0 - 18 (ISO100)

Focus FeaturesPredictive control, Focus lock, Eye-start AF, AF illuminator (Built-in flash, Range: approx. 1-5m)

Advanced Features
Advanced User Interface"Easy-to-understand Graphic Display and on-screen Help Guide User-friendly function menu"

Lens
Lens Mount TypeSony a lens, Minolta and Konica Minolta AF lens

Flash
Flash Compensation ±2EV (in 0.3-stop increments)

Flash Coverage 18mm in focal-length of lens attached

Recycling TimeApprox. 4 sec

Flash Metering SystemADI flash (automatic change for Pre-flash TTL)

Flash Modes Auto, Fill-flash, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Slow sync, Hi-speed sync*., Wireless

Flash TypeEscamotable automatique

Guide Number10 (in meters at ISO100)

Image Sensor
Imaging SensorAPS-C size CCD sensor (23.6x15.7mm)

ProcessorBIONZ™ image processor

Anti-DustCharge protection coating on low pass filter and image-sensor shift mechanism

Pixel GrossApprox. 14.9 megapixels

Color Filter SystemRGB primary color filters

Recording System
Media TypeMemory Stick PRO Duo™ media / , SD and SDHC memory card

Still Image ModeRAW, RAW+JPEG, Fine, Standard

Still Image Max Effective Resolution Approx. 14.2 megapixels

Still Image Size 16:9L size: 4592x2576 (12M) M size: 3408x1920 (6.5M) S size: 2288x1280 (2.9M)

Still Image Size 3:2L size: 4592x3056 (14M) M size: 3408x2272 (7.7M) S size: 2288x1520 (3.5M)

View Finder
TypeFixed eye-level, penta-Dach-mirror

Diopter Adjustment -2.5 - +1.0m-1

Field of View95%

Focusing Screen Spherical Acute Matte Screen

Magnification0.83x (with 50mm lens at infinity)

Interface
BRAVIA® Sync™Yes, via HDMI with compatible BRAVIA HDTV

HD OutputHDMI

Memory Card Slot Dual memory card slot: Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media SD and SDHC memory card

Tripod MountYes, 1/4"-20

USB Port(s)USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage, PTP)

Display
LCD Type2.7” TFT Clear Photo LCD (230,400 pixels)

Brightness ControlSelectable in 5 steps

Coverage100% (Playback)

CustomizationDisplay color (Black, White, Brown, Pink)

Exposure
Metering TTL metering w/ 40-segment honeycomb-pattern SPC

Metering Modes Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot

Metering SensitivityEV1 - 20 at ISO100 with F1.4 lens, (EV3 - 20 in spot metering mode)

Exposure Compensation±2EV (in 0.3 EV steps)

Exposure SettingsAuto, Auto Flash Off, Program Auto (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter priority (S), Manual (M)

Scene Mode(s)Scene selection (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Sunset, Night portrait/Night view)

Creative StyleStandard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Night view, Sunset, B/W Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness

ISOAuto, 100 to 3200 (in 1 EV steps,Recommended Exposure Index)

White Balance ModeAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom

Power
Battery TypeNP-FH50

Number of Still ImagesApprox. 500 images with viewfinder

Software
Supplied SoftwarePMB (Picture Motion Browser) Image Data Converter SR Image Data Lightbox SR

Operating System CompatibilityMicrosoft Windows XP*SP3/Windows VistaSP2/Windows 7 / Mac OS X ?v10.4 or later? *64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported.

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$535.99

 
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