The Alpha A290L is an SLR camera by Sony and falls in the entry level SLR category. Powered by Sony BIONZ image processor, this 14.2 megapixel camera has APS-C sized CCD sensor with dimension of 23.5 x 15.7 mm. The camera supports aspect ratios of 3:2 and 16:9. The camera utilizes Super SteadyShot INSIDE sensor-based stabilisation technology, which helps the first time SLR users to counter camera shake.

Body

The Sony Alpha A290L weighs 456g and has dimension of 128.1 x 97.1 x 79.6 mm. The camera has a fixed eye-level and Penta-Dach-mirror Viewfinder. The 2.7-inch LCD has a resolution of 230,000 dot pixels. In terms of memory, a user can use SD/SDHC card or Memory Stick Pro Duo for camera memory. The A290L comes with Lithium-Ion NP-FH50 rechargeable battery. A user can click approximately 500 pictures with one battery charge using the Viewfinder.

Performance

The Alpha A290L uses the Sony α lens, Minolta and Konica Minolta AF lens. This camera uses the TTL Phase detection for Auto Focus and has various modes such as Single-shot AF, Automatic AF and Continuous AF. The A290L also supports Manual Focus and has 9 points focus feature. The ISO ranges from ISO 100-3200 and is automatic. This SLR has a built-in pop up Flash with a range of 10m at 100 ISO and external Flash can be added using the Hot-shoe. The camera has a Shutter speed of 1/4000?30 seconds and the Aperture ranges from f/3.5 - 22 Wide and f/5.6 - 36 Tele.

Features and Connectivity

The A290L has various scene modes such as Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Sunset and Night portrait/Night view. The camera supports RAW and JPEG image formats. The Sony Alpha A290L also has Self-timer feature which can be set at 2 sec and 10 sec. Continuous shot can be taken up to 2.5 fps with the Viewfinder. The LCD of the camera also features a user-friendly help guide. Additional features of Sony Alpha A290L camera includes dust reduction and the camera has anti-static coating and CCD shift mechanism. In terms of connectivity, the Alpha A290L SLR camera has USB 2.0 and HDMI options.

Dimensions
Weight:	456g
Dimensions:	Approx. 128.1 X 97.1 X 79.6mm
Pixels
Optical Sensor Resolution In MegaPixel:	14.2 Megapixels
Lcd
View Finder:	Yes
LCD Siz:	2.7 inch
Sensor
Sensor Type:	CCD
Sensor Size:	23.5 x 15.7mm
Lens
Auto Focus:	TTL Phase detection
Manual Focus:	Yes
Battery
Power Supply:	AC power adapter
Battery Type:	Lithium-Ion NP-FH50 rechargeable batter
Interface
USB Cable:	USB 2.0 (480Mbit/sec)
Upgradeable Memory:	Yes
Memory Card Type:	SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo   Buy Memory ›
Image
Image Format:	RAW+JPEG
Flash
Flash Range:	10m (at ISO 100)
Built in Flash:	Yes, Pop-up
Flash Modes:	Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External Flash:	Yes, Hot-shoe
Shutter Speed
Maximum Shutter Speed:	1/4000sec
Minimum Shutter Speed:	30sec
Other Features
Metering:	Multi (40 segment), Center, Spot
ISO Rating:	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Red Eye Reduction:	Yes
Self Timer:	Yes, 2 or 10 sec
Continuous Shots:	Up to 2.5 fps with viewfinder
White Balancing:	Auto, Preset (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash), Custom

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