Sony a (alpha) DSLR-A290L

Product Type: Sony digital cameras     

Description: Model ID DSLRA290L.CEH / Sony a (alpha) DSLR-A290L - Digital camera - SLR - 14.2 Mpix - Sony DT 18-55mm lens - optical zoom: 3 x - supported Sony a (alpha) DSLR-A290L ... memory: SD, MS PRO Duo, MS PRO-HG Duo HX, SDHC, MS PRO-HG Duo - black / With the A290

Advantages: Crisp picture

Disadvantages: bulky

deal for first-time DSLR users, the DSLR-A390 (α390) and DSLR-A290 (α290) offer a dramatic step up in picture quality and creative options from point-and-shoot compact cameras. Just as importantly, they're beautifully easy to use, even if you've never handled a DSLR camera before.

With a resolution of 14.2 effective megapixels for flawless, low-noise images, both cameras offer the speedy shooting responses that are prized by DSLR users. The α390 adds the extra benefit of Quick AF Live View. This unique system teams the convenience of live image preview on the tilt-angle Clear Photo LCD with speedy, accurate phase-detection autofocus.

The most affordable new DSLR camera from Sony, the α290 offers the same 14.2 effective megapixel resolution as the α390 in a compact body that weighs just 456g (excluding battery and media).

Both cameras feature an attractive new grip design that allows even more comfortable handling. Upper control areas of both models have also been revised with a clear, uncluttered new button layout.

Sony DSLR-A290 Digital Camera

Even DSLR camera novices will find it brilliantly simple to explore the generous creative features of both new cameras. The intuitive Graphic Display makes it easy to understand the relation between shutter speed and aperture, plus the effects of your chosen exposure settings on the final picture. The Help Guide offers clear, concise explanations of camera functions, illustrated by a sample image to show the results you'll achieve. Quick access to shooting and playback function menus is streamlined by colourful on-screen icons.

The α390 and α290 include a mini-HDMI terminal for direct connection to any HD Ready TV (requires optional cable). Support for PhotoTV HD ensures even better-looking still image reproduction on compatible BRAVIATM models. BRAVIATM Sync allows control of slideshow and other camera playback functions in comfort using your TV remote.

Summary: excellent photos

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