Tag : 5 6, steadyshot image, dt 18, 200mm f, 3 5, 2mp digital

Company : Sony List Price : Amazon Price : $999.99 Used Price : Average customer review :

Features

• Incredible 14.2 MP for ultra-high-resolution detail
• Kit include DT 18-70mm zoom + 55-200mm telephoto lenses
• High sensitivity (ISO 3200) with noise reduction
• Tiltable 2.7¿ LCD screen for high/low angle shots
• Super SteadyShot in-camera image stabilization

Product Description

The DSLR-A350 is about extending yourself to the next level toward digital photography. The camera is still very automatic and easy to use but as a DSLR opens new vistas where your creativity can find itself and move to new limits. With incredible 14.2 megapixel sensor, Sony’s a (alpha) DSLR-A350 raises image quality beyond most cameras. This model pushes the envelope, setting a new standard of excellence for step-up digital photographers shooting both family memories and fine-art photos. Live Preview in a large 2.7″ LCD screen links you and your subject-and you’ll have special features like super-quick AF response, continuous shooting at 2 fps while you see your subject in the viewfinder, Creative Style modes for quick recall of custom settings, and in-camera Super SteadyShot(R) image stabilization that reduces blur for every Sony, Carl Zeiss and legacy Minolta a-mount lens. Step up to the DSLR-A350. Dynamic Range Optimizer at two levels - Normal DRO, to improve detail using standard gamma curves for fast shot-to-shot response time, or Advanced DRO, to adjust dynamic range area-by-area for the greatest precision Uses both static-free anti-dust coating on the CCD filter and anti-dust vibration that automatically shakes the CCD to dislodge dust each time the camera is shut off Popup Flash modes Eye-Start Autofocus System Multiple scene modes High-resolution thumbnail images for viewing on Sony’s BRAVIA HDTV in optimized PhotoTV HD mode, with image format adjustable for standard 3 - 2 or widescreen 16 - 9 display Auto and manual exposure modes Accepts CompactFlash Type I/II media and optional Memory Stick(R) PRO Duo media Unit Dimensions (Approx.) - (WHD) 5 1/4 x 4 x 3; 1 lb 4.5oz Includes NP-FM500H rechargeable battery; BC-VM10 battery charger; Video and USB cables; Shoulder strap with eyepiece cap and Remote Commander(R) clip; Body cap; Software/USB Driver CD-ROM // NOTE - No Memory media inclu

Customer reviews

Alpha 350 is Great
I love this camera and all of it’s many features. Don’t buy the kit lens. It is not worth the extra money. I put a C. Zeiss 24-70mm lens on it and it is wonderful.

great camera at a great price
Sony sent me a promotion for Mother’s day advertising the alpha series cameras. I checked the specifics on the camera and decided to get it for my wife. One of the best decisions I’ve made in a while. The camera is easy to use. All features work as advertised. Picture quality is best I’ve seen. I also have a Canon EOS 20D so I think I can speak from experience.

Awesome camera!
My first DSLR and what a great camera! Being Sony I’m confident it’s from a company on the cutting edge of technology. Every feature I’ve ever wanted and then some!

My first DSLR
I bought this camera body a couple of weeks ago together with the Sony Zeiss 16-80mm lens. It is my first DSLR, with my most recent other camera being a Canon S2 IS superzoom point and shoot. Have not used a SLR camera since before the digital age. Am very happy with it! Image quality, as you’d expect, is *far* above that of the S2 IS… and there aren’t any image quality issues that I can determine relative to other DSLRs. Resolution seems great, color is spot-on, etc.

Ergonomically, I’m also very happy. As I get back into using things like aperture and shutter speed settings, I find the controls to be well laid out and accessible. The Live View implementation is very easy to use…admittedly, I wish I could live-view things like depth of field et al, but for my uses, I don’t really miss it. My only complaint is that when I hold the camera, occasionally my hand will press up against the AF directional-pad and alter the AF setting.

At the moment, I can’t really imagining needing anything more complex than this camera. I’m sure that a pro photographer will want the flexibility of more lenses et al. But for me, I don’t see myself needing a whole collection of lenses…maybe one more bigger zoom lens or something like that.

What A Great Camera
I don’t have several hours to do a proper review on this excellent camera, but I can quickly share the high points. It has great “human factor” engineering, meaning it fits your hands like a glove and all the controls are easy to access. The camera/lens combo is very light and easy to handle. If you have any Minolta lenses, they fit. The ability to view the picture on the large, bright LCD instead of through the viewfinder is a definite plus in many situations. 14+ megapixels … really, how many more do you need?

Here’s the bottom line … I worked for Kodak, I’ve been a serious amateur photographer for decades, I’ve shot thousands of pictures (hundreds so far with this camera) and it leaves nothing that I can think of to be desired. If you want to spend more bucks on a Nikon or Canon, have fun. But for my money, this little beauty is a clear winner.