Sony Alpha A200 Announced
Sony kicks-off CES 2008 with the announcement of 10.2 megapixel Alpha A200. This entry level camera will go head-to-head with the Canon EOS 400D (Digital Rebel XT) (or it’s replacement) and the rumored Nikon D60. Here is a quick summary of features:
- Sensor - 10.2 million effective pixels (23.6 x 15.8mm CCD sensor)
- Dust reduction - CCD-shift dust reduction mechanism, Static-resistant anti-dust coating
- Body shake reduction - CCD-Shift Super SteadyShot System
- Auto Focus - TTL CCD line sensors (9-points, 8 lines with center cross-hair sensor)
- Metering Sensor -
- Sensitivity - ISO 100 to 3200
- LCD monitor - 2.7″ 230,000 pixel LCD monitor
- Shutter Speed - 30 to 1/4000 sec
- Continuous shooting - RAW: 3 fps, up to 6 frames, RAW+JPEG: 3 fps, up to 3 frames, JPEG: 3fps, unlimited
- Weight - 545g (1.2 lb) - body only
- Price - $700 (includes lens 18-70mm f3.5-f5.6)
- Availability - February 2008
More details at dpreview:
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0801/08010701sonydslra200.asp
