Sony Alpha A290 14.2MP Digital SLR Camera

Item Location

This item is available for Collection or Delivery from:
Cash Generator Clydebank, 19 Sylvania Way South, Clydebank Shopping Centre, Clydebank, G81 1EA
Email: clydebank@cashgenerator.co.uk
Telephone: 01414358900

Item Condition

Condition: Pre-Owned: Grade A
Item comes in good condition

Item Description

With the A290 you can step up to Sony digital SLR image quality with amazing ease. The camera features the rich, true-to-life imaging of a 14.2-megapixel CCD with advanced BIONZ processing, and SteadyShot INSIDE image stabilization that works with any A series A-mount lens. The a290 packs outstanding quality, performance, and value into one of the lightest, most compact SLR bodies. And don't worry if you've never used an SLR before. Assistance is built right into the camera, with an easy-to-understand on-screen help guide and graphic display to help you capture the images of beauty you've always wanted. Free shipping

• ISO Sensitivity: ISO auto, ISO 100-3200, ISO 3200 (Max)
• Memory Card Compatibility: Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX
• Memory Card Type: Memory Stick PRO Duo
• Focal Length: 18-55mm
• Lens Highlights: With Interchangeable Lens
• Lens Mount: α-mount lenses, A series A-mount lens, α lens collection
• 35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 82.5 - 300mm (2nd lens system)
• Lens System: Sony Alpha
• Lens Type: Zoom lens - 3x zoom (18 - 55 mm), Zoom lens - 3.6x zoom (55 - 200 mm)
• Max Aperture: f/4.0-5.6 (2nd lens system), f/3.5-5.6 (1st lens system)
• Filter Size: 55 mm
• Max View Angle: 76 degrees
• Body Only: No
• Continuous Shooting Speed: 2.5 frames per second
• Sensor Size: APS-C
• Sensor Type: CCD
• Sensor Highlights: Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration), Anti-Dust coating
• Sensor Features: RGB primary colour filter, Anti-Dust coating, Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration)
• Max Shutter Speed: 1/4000 sec
• Battery Life: Up to 750 shots (on a fully charged InfoLITHIUM battery)
• Battery Type: Sony NP-FH50 Lithium Ion, Li-ion rechargeable battery
• Video Resolution: High definition quality (when connected to a compatible HDTV via HDMI)
• Digital Video Format: AVCHD
• Video Highlights: Lacks ability to record HD video
• Durability: Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration), Anti-Dust coating
• Depth: 8 cm
• Height: 9.7 cm
• Weight: 456 g
• Width: 12.8 cm
• Subtype: SLR
• Exposure Mode: Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, Automatic, Bulb, Manual
• Exposure Compensation: Flash +/- compensation, ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
• White Balance Presets: Tungsten light, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent
• Bracketing Modes: Auto Exposure Bracketing (3 steps in 1/3 or 2/3 EV steps)
• Exposure Range: EV 1-20 (ISO 100)
• Focus Adjustment: TTL phase detection, Automatic, Manual
• Minimum Focus Distance: 95 cm (2nd lens system)
• Focus Highlights: Eye-Start Autofocus, AF lock
• Effective Megapixels: 14.2 MP
• Image Recording Format: JPEG, RAW
• Image Stabilization: SteadyShot INSIDE in-camera image stabilization, Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser
• Resolution: 4592 x 3056 (RAW)
• Image Highlights: Dynamic Range Optimizer, Date/time stamp, Digital noise reduction, Digital tele-converter
• Image Processor: BIONZ
• Noise Reduction: Digital noise reduction, Advanced noise reduction
• Special Effects: Vivid, Black & White, Landscape, Neutral, Night View
• Digital Print Order Format: DPOF support
• Shooting Mode: Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, Automatic, Bulb, Manual
• Shooting Programs: Sunset, Creative Style settings, Landscape, Macro, Night portrait
• Self Timer Delay: 2 sec
• Shooting Highlights: Self-Timer Delay (2 sec), Black & White, Self-Timer Delay (10 sec)
• Display Size: 2.7 in
• Display Highlights: Lacks live view
• Display Resolution: 230,400 pixels
• Display Type: LCD
• Display Style: Built-in
• Display Adjustments: Display brightness control, Contrast control
• Connection Type: HDMI
• HDMI Output: Yes
• Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage: 95%
• Optical Viewfinder Magnification: 0.83x
• Flash Type: Pop-up flash
• Flash Highlights: Wireless off-camera control, AF illuminator, Flash +/- compensation, Red-Eye Reduction
• Flash Mode: Slow synchro, Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Flash OFF mode, Rear curtain sync
• Flash Terminal: Hot shoe
• Hardware Highlights: Self-Timer Delay, Built-in help guide
• Metering Highlights: Auto Exposure Bracketing
• Supported Accessories: External flash strobes
• Skill Level: Entry point
• Top Use Cases: Sunset, Landscape, Macro, Night View, Portrait
• Solutions For: High-zoom shots when you haven't got a tripod handy, Atmospheric, low-light scenes without flash
• Quantity: 1
• Release Date: 2010-07

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