This is the instruction manual for Sony DSLR-A230 digital single lens reflex camera
This manual covers everything you need to get started with the Sony DSLR‑A230, from preparing the camera and battery pack to attaching lenses, inserting memory cards, and using the various shooting modes. Detailed sections explain how to adjust exposure, focus, white balance, and image processing settings, as well as how to print images via PictBridge.
Safety instructions, FCC/CE compliance information, and recycling guidelines are also included, along with a comprehensive troubleshooting chapter and an index for quick reference.
| Camera Type | Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera with built‑in flash and interchangeable lenses |
|---|---|
| Total pixel number | Approx. 10 800 000 pixels |
| Effective pixel number | Approx. 10 200 000 pixels |
| Image format | 23.6×15.8 mm (APS‑C format) |
| Lens compatibility | All of α Lenses |
| Sensitivity range | 0 to 18 EV (at ISO 100 equivalent) |
| AF illuminator range | Approx. 1 to 5 m (3.3 to 16.4 ft) |
| Viewfinder type | Fixed eye‑level penta‑Dach‑mirror |
| Exposure compensation | ±2.0 EV (1/3 EV step) |
| Shutter type | Electronically‑controlled, vertical‑traverse, focal‑plane |
The camera’s sensor has approximately 10.8 million total pixels and about 10.2 million effective pixels.