Sony Alpha A380L 14.2 MP Digital SLR Camera with Super SteadyShot INSIDE Image Stabilization and 18-55mm Lens. Blending breathtaking photography with easy-to-use operation, the lightweight and stylish Sony Alpha DSLR-A380L Digital SLR Camera is ideal for step-up digital photographers. The Alpha A380 brings you the freedom of Live View, which lets you compose and shoot photos using a tiltable 2.7″ LCD screen. Plus, 14.2 megapixel resolution provides superb image detail, and exceptionally quick AF response helps you capture the perfect moment. Moreover, SteadyShot INSIDE in-camera image stabilization reduces blur with every Sony, Carl Zeiss lens, and legacy Minolta a-mount lens, while the on-screen Help Guide and Graphic Display help take the complexity out of DSLR photography. The Alpha A380L comes with an 18-55mm standard zoom lens.
I initially was drawn to the Sony line of DSLR’s because I’ve used a Sony SLR like camera for a few years now and just love it. Infact most people already thought I had a full DSLR from the picture quality. So when it was definitely time for me to upgrade, I knew I had to keep Sony on the list to compare. I talked to other photographer friends, and most leaned toward the Canon XSI as a good entry level DSLR. So I compared it to my Sony alpha 380. In all areas it was either comparable to, or exceeded the Canon, for my needs. To top it off, it was less expensive than the Canon.
FEATURES:
- 2.7″(diag.) Clear Photo LCD Plus featuring Live View with Quick Auto Focus - A large 2.7″(diag.) Clear Photo LCD Plus display features Live View with Quick Auto Focus, which lets you compose and shoot pictures in real-time using the LCD, just as you would with a point-and-shoot camera. In addition, the LCD display tilts up or down for low or high-angle shooting situations, such as capturing a child’s first steps or shooting over a crowd.
- SteadyShot INSIDE in-camera image stabilization - SteadyShot INSIDE in-camera image stabilization is built into each camera body, so every a-mount lens benefits from the ability to minimize blur due to camera shake.
- 14.2 megapixel resolution for ultra-fine detaill - A 14.2 megapixel APS-size CCD image sensor captures your images in spectacular, high-resolution detail, giving you the freedom to make large prints and tight crops without sacrificing quality.
- Lightweight and stylish body – The DSLR-A380 features a stylish, modern design with an intuitive button layout
Product Features
- 14.2-megapixel APS-size CCD image sensor for ultra-fine detail
- Included SAL1855 18-55mm standard zoom lens
- SteadyShot INSIDE in-camera image stabilization; Eye-Start Autofocus
- Tiltable, 2.7-inch Clear Photo LCD Plus display
- Compatible with high-capacity Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo and SD/SDHC media (sold separately)
Technical Details
- Brand Name: Sony
- Model: DSLRA380L
- Optical Sensor Resolution: 14.2 MP
- Optical Sensor Technology: CCD
- Optical zoom: 3 x
- Maximum Aperture Range: F/3.5-5.6
- Minimum focal length: 18 millimeters
- Maximum focal length: 55 millimeters
- Lens Type: Zoom lens
- Optical Sensor Size: 15.7 x 23.5mm
- Included Flash Type: Pop-up flash
- Display Size: 2.7 inches
- Light Sensitivity: ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO auto, ISO 1600, ISO 3200
- Image types: JPEG, RAW
- Exposure Control Type: Landscape, Portrait mode, Macro, Night portrait, Sports mode, Sunset
- Viewfinder Type: Optical
- Width: 5 inches
- Depth: 2.8 inches
- Height: 3.8 inches
- Weight: 17.2 Ounces
