Sony Alpha A500 Digital SLR Camera Body
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The Sony Alpha A500 Digital SLR Camera offers excellent image quality combined with fast and responsive shooting, even when using the Live View option, something that often slows the performance of other cameras. The 12.3 megapixel CMOS sensor records images in immaculate detail while the Exmor technology cuts noise in the processing phase meaning that your images retain their quality even when ...
The Sony Alpha A500 Digital SLR Camera offers excellent image quality combined with fast and responsive shooting, even when using the Live View option, something that often slows the performance of other cameras. The 12.3 megapixel CMOS sensor records images in immaculate detail while the Exmor technology cuts noise in the processing phase meaning that your images retain their quality even when taken in low light. The rear LCD screen allows you to really get the best out of the Live View mode, tilting up or down to make composing the image more comfortable, even if the camera is down low for macro shots or held above your head in a crowd. Combined with a new HDR (High Dynamic Range) mode that automatically merges two exposures to capture highlight and shadow detail, the Sony Alpha A500's ease of use is more than matched by the quality of its output.Main Features
- 12.3 effective megapixel Exmor™ CMOS sensor with BIONZ processor for superb high-resolution images with reduced noise and enhanced shooting speed
- Advanced Quick AF Live View with phase-detection AF for responsive freestyle shooting and fast, accurate autofocus, even with moving subjects
- Face Detection enhances Quick AF Live View performance, tracking up to 8 faces in scene and optimizing exposure, WB, flash and other settings for beautifully natural skin tones
- Smile Shutter automatically fires shutter when subject smiles: with adjustable smile threshold and on-screen smile level display
- High speed continuous shooting 5fps (viewfinder) / 4fps (Live View)
- 90º tilt-angle 3.0-inch Clear Photo LCD Plus screen with new graphic display and Auto Brightness Adjustment for easy, intuitive Live View shooting in any position
- Manual Focus Check (in Live View mode) for precise, convenient adjustment of focus and composition
- Bright optical viewfinder with 95% coverage for clear, comfortable framing
- SteadyShot INSIDE optical image stabilization offers 2.5-4.0 steps anti-shake performance with a-mount lenses or Konica Minolta a-mount lenses
- New HDR Auto mode creates images with extremely high dynamic range by automatically merging two exposures to capture highlight and shadow detail
- Very high sensitivity up to ISO 12800, with dual noise reduction for natural-looking images with excellent resolution and superb colours, even in low light conditions
- D-Range Optimizer analyses image in real time, adjusting brightness and contrast for beautifully-exposed backlit scenes: with selectable Auto or user-adjustable modes
- 6 selectable Creative Styles for versatile image finishing options in any shooting situation - can be customized for even greater creative control
- Smart Teleconverter button gives additional 'one touch' instant magnification of 1.4x or 2x to pull distant subjects closer
- Powerful, high-capacity battery pack allows up to 1000 shots between charges when using optical viewfinder (CIPA measurement)
- Dual anti-dust system reduces build-up of dust on sensor during lens exchange
- HDMI™ output for display on HD TV (requires optional cable). PhotoTV HD enhances still image viewing on compatible BRAVIA TV
- BRAVIA Sync for control of camera playback functions via BRAVIA TV’s remote
- Supplied with Image Data Converter SR and Image Data Lightbox SR PC software: also includes Picture Motion Browser software for fun, easy image library management and sharing online
Product Specification
| Autofocus points | 9 |
| Autofocus system | TTL phase-detection system |
| Battery model | NP-FM500H |
| Lens mount | Sony Minolta |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, HDMI mini connector (Type C) |
| Exposure modes | Automatic, Program Auto, Shutter Priority, Manual, Scene Selection |
| File formats | JPEG, RAW |
| Flash guide number | 12 |
| Flash metering | ADI / Pre-flash TTL flash metering |
| Flash sync speed | 1/160 |
| Flash type | Built-in pop-up |
| Frames per second | 5 |
| ISO max | 12800 |
| ISO min | 200 |
| Buffer depth (jpg) | 58 |
| Megapixels | 12,3 |
| Card format | Memory Stick PRO Du, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, SD memory card, SDHC memory card |
| Metering system | 40-segment honeycomb-pattern SPC |
| Buffer depth (raw) | 6 |
| Screen resolution | 230400 |
| Sensor size | APS-C |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Shutter speed slow | 30 |
| Weight (g) | 597 |
| viewfindercoverage | 95% |
| Manufacturer Link | Sony |
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| 12 Months | 24 Months | 36 Months | |
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| Cash price | £399.00 | £399.00 | £399.00 |
| Deposit | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| Loan Amount | £399.00 | £399.00 | £399.00 |
| Monthly Instalment | 11 x £35.65 | 23 x £18.98 | 35 x £13.46 |
| Final Instalment | £35.65 | £18.98 | £13.46 |
| Total Amount Repayable | £427.80 | £455.52 | £484.56 |
| Representative | 13.9% APR | 13.9% APR | 13.9% APR |
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| Balance settled in full within the six month deferral period | Balance NOT settled in full within the six month deferral period | |
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| Cash price | £300 | £300 |
| Deposit | £0 | £0 |
| Loan Amount | £300 | £300 |
| Settlement fee | £29 | £0 |
| Settlement payment | £329 | - |
| Monthly Instalment | - | 36 x £11.57 |
| Total Amount Repayable | £329 | £416.52 |
| Representative | 18.9% APR | 18.9% APR |