Sony A230, A330 and A380--------------------------------------------------Written by experts, Ammonite's Expanded Guides cover all the capabilitiesof each featured camera. Jargon free and in full-colour, this titlecovers Sony's A230, A330, & A380 DSLR cameras. The A230 is one of thelightest DSLRs on the market, and features an APS-C sized image sensorand in-body image stabilisation. Fewer buttons and an interface onthe 2.7-inch LCD screen offers a choice of six Scene Selection modes.The A330 and A380's LCD screen tilts up or down, increasing optionsfor comfortable shooting. The A330 and A380 also feature Quick AF LiveView, combining the benefits of live image preview with autofocus.Imaging quality is superb, thanks to the APS-C sized CCD sensor workingwith the BIONZ image processing engine. The BIONZ processor allowscontinuous shooting at up to 2.5 fps (2 fps in Live View mode, A380only). Self-timer drive mode grabs a burst of 3 or 5 frames. All threemodels feature SteadyShot INSIDE for clearer pictures when shootinghandheld, and connect to any HD Ready TV. PhotoTV HD support ensuresexcellent still image reproduction on compatible BRAVIA models andallows control of slideshow and other playback functions using a TVremote. Alternatively, the camera's optional Memory Stick can be usedto share images with other HD viewing possibilities.--------------------------------------------------Author Biography: David Taylor is an award-winning landscape and travelphotographer, born and raised in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear.His work has taken him all over the world, but away from his photographiccareer David lives on an exposed hill, overlooking the market townof Hexham in Northumberland.