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Sony Alpha A290 Digital Camera
14 Megapixels
Single Lens Reflex
High ISO: ISO 1600 or more is available at full-resolution.
Stabilization: Compensates for tiny involuntary movements of the camera.
Continuous Drive
Manual Controls: Both fully-manual (M) and semi-automatic modes (T and V).
Custom White-Balance: Specifies exactly what should be white to the camera.
Action Photography: Shutter speeds of 1/1500 or more.
Night Photography: Reaches shutter-speeds longer than 4 seconds.
Hotshoe: Allows external flash units to be attached.
Spot Metering
Dust-Reduction: Reduces the dust accumulated on a camera sensor.
Accepts Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) and SD memory.
Accepts Memory Stick Duo memory.Model Specifications
| Brand | Sony | Model | Alpha A290 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 14 Megapixels CMOS | Sensor Size | 28.9mm diagonal (3:2 aspect) |
| Stabilization | Yes | Dust-Reduction | Yes |
| Sensitivity | ISO 100 - 3200 | Shutter-Speed | 1/4000 - 30s |
| Lens Mount | Sony Alpha Mount | Crop Factor | 1.5X |
| Filter Diameter | N / A | Focus System | 9 points Assist-lamp |
| Viewfinder Type | Optical Reflex (SLR) | Viewfinder Size | 0.83X - 95% Coverage |
| Display Position | Fixed | Display Size | 2.7" LCD 230K Pixels |
| Exposure Modes | P, A, T, M | Scene Modes | 6Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Sunset, Night Portrait |
| Metering | Multi-Segment, Center-Weighed, Spot | Bracketing | |
| Exposure Compensation | -2..+2 EV, 1/3 EV | Flash Compensation | -2..+2 EV, 1/3 EV |
| White Balance | Auto , Presets, Custom | White Balance Tuning | 1 Axis, 7 steps |
| Continuous Drive | 2.5 FPS, Unlimited JPEG, 6 RAW | Self Timer | Yes *2s, 10s |
| Command Dials | 1 | DOF Preview | No |
| Protection | Dust Reduction | Yes | |
| Digital Level | None | Tripod Mount | Yes |
| Remote Trigger | N / A | Eye-Start Sensor | No |
| Multiple Shots | N / A | Orientation Sensor | Yes |
| Image Formats | JPEG RAW | Flash Ports | Hot-Shoe |
| Built-In Flash | Yes (GN 10) | Flash Sync | Unknown |
| Video Capture | Sound Input | None | |
| Memory | Secure Digital High Capacity, Memory Stick Duo | GPS | N / A |
| Battery | Lithium-Ion | Battery Life | 500 *CIPA Standard, 50% flash use. |
| Introduced | 2010-06-09 | Construction | |
| Size | 128 x 97 x 80mm (W x H x D) | Weight | 456g |
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Sony A290 Facts
SLR digital camera| 14 Megapixels DSLR | ISO 100-3200 |
| Sony Alpha Mount (1.5X FLM) | Shutter 1/4000-30s |
| Built-in Stabilization | Full manual controls, including Manual Focus |
| 95% Coverage Medium Viewfinder | Custom white-balance with 1 axis fine-tuning |
| Built-in Dust Reduction | Spot-Metering |
| 2.5 FPS Drive, Unlimited Images | Hot-Shoe |
| 2.7" LCD 230K Pixels | Lithium-Ion |
| Secure Digital High Capacity | |
| Memory Stick Duo |
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