Sony has updated the Alpha line of digital cameras with the models α230, α330 and α380
It is easy to understand the model numbers presented earlier in the week digital SLR cameras are a development model α200, α300 and α350, respectively. In an official press release from the beginning emphasized the main differences between new products – they have become lighter, leaner and easier to use. Moreover, according to Sony, the camera α230 (two upper photo) is currently the most compact and light digital SLR camera ever produced. Its size is 128 x 97 x 68 mm Weight without batteries – 452 g.Kamera α330 (third and fourth images) within the dimensions of 128 x 97 x 71 mm, α380 (Two lower photo) – 128 x 97 x 71 mm. Weight of these models is respectively 491 and 489 of course, decreased in size, the camera is not lost in the functionality and performance.
With regard to ease of use, clear guidance to companies beginning photo. The cells use graphical user interface with built-«guide» (Help Guide), which gives brief explanations for all modes and settings. Due to the graphical interface, the camera can show the relationship between aperture and shutter speed.
Permission image sensor camera α230 and α330 equals 10,2 MP, a third camera – 14.2 MT. In the apparatus has a system for cleaning the sensor from dust and image stabilizer.
The system has nine auto focus points. Measurement exhibition running a 40-segment sensor. A correct exposure in the ± 2 EV in 1 / 3 EV. Sensitivity can vary ISO 100-3200.
Cameras equipped with a display measuring 2.7 inches diagonally. In models of α380 and α330 display can be tilted. In addition, the cells α380 and α330 applied technology Quick Autofocus (AF) Live View, provides a sighting on the display or the optical viewfinder. The optical viewfinder covers 95% of the frame. In older models of the increase is 0.83 s, with the other two cameras is limited to the value of x 0.74. At one battery chamber can do for half a thousand snapshots (in Live View – half).
To view images on the big screen at the camera port is HDMI. Images can be stored on the card Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo or SD / SDHC.
Advance orders for the camera α230, α330 and α380 has already begun. Price camera complete with lens SAL-1855 (18-55 mm f / 3,5-5,6) is $ 550, $ 650 and $ 850 respectively. A set of cameras and lenses and the SAL-1855 SAL-55200 / 2 (55-200 mm f/4-5, 6) cost $ 750, $ 850 and $ 1050. Home sales are expected in July.
