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Sony a3000 Preview
Today Sony announced the α3000, or a3000, a "DSLR-style" interchangeable lens camera (ILC). While not a traditional DSLR, the α3000 is built to look like one, and features a 20.1 megapixel Exmor APS-C HD CMOS image sensor, Full HD video recording, a 0.5 inch electronic Tru-Finder with 100% field coverage as well as a 3.0-inch "Live View" enabled LCD display, a P/A/S/M Mode Dial, and 15 Picture Effects.Mike Kahn, director of the interchangeable lens camera business group at Sony says, "The new a3000 represents the ultimate combination of performance and value in an interchangeable lens camera. With a familiar, comfortable shooting design, impressive imaging capabilities and an outstanding price, it's the ideal choice for customers looking to experience the vast benefits of large sensor, interchangeable lens imaging for the very first time."
The α3000 is compatible with all Sony E-mount lenses.
Sony α3000 Features
- 20.1 MP APS-C HD CMOS Image Sensor
- 3.0-inch TFT LCD display
- Full HD Video Recording (1080/60i or 1080/24p)
- 0.5-inch Electronic Tru-Finder with 100% field coverage
- P/A/S/M Mode Dial
- 15 Picture Effects, including:
- Retro Photo
- Miniature Camera
- Partial Color (R, G, B, Y)
- Posterization (Color, B/W)
- Pop Color
- High Contrast
- Mono
- Toy Camera
- Soft High-Key
- Soft Focus
- HDR Painting
- Rich-tone Mono
- Auto Object Framing
- Multi Interface Show (for accessories)
- Compatible with all Sony E-mount lenses
Sony's new α3000 (or a3000) interchangeable lens camera will be available in early September (2013) for around $400 USD, and will include an 18-55mm zoom kit lens (SEL1855).
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