Home »
Store » Sony Alpha DSLRA350 14.2MP Digital SLR Camera with Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization (Body Only)
|
|
Sony Alpha DSLRA350 14.2MP Digital SLR Camera with Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization (Body Only)
List Price: N/A
Our Price: $649.99
Availability: Usually ships in 3 to 6 weeks
Average Customer Rating:  
|
Batteries Included: 1
Binding: Electronics
Brand: Sony
Color: Black
Display Size: 2.7
Feature: Incredible 14.2 MP for ultra-high-resolution detail
Has Red Eye Reduction: 1
Model: B00138MVFA
Publisher: Sony
Release Date: 2008-04-14
|
|
|
Features
|
Incredible 14.2 MP for ultra-high-resolution detail
High sensitivity (ISO 3200) with noise reduction
Tiltable 2.7¿ LCD screen for high/low angle shots
Super-quick AF response to catch the perfect moment
Super SteadyShot in-camera image stabilization
|
|
|
Editorial Reviews:
|
With incredible 14.2 MP detail, Sony's (alpha) DSLR-A350 raises the bar. 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 image stabilization that reduces blur for every Sony, Carl Zeiss and legacy Minolta a-mount lens.
|
|
|
Featured Customer Reviews:
|
The best camera I have purchased yet!
I had a SLR Pentax for years and after film went south, and digital came I have purchased several digital over the years yet not a SLR. Finally I got tired of my pocket 10.0MP Olymipus and the krappy pictures it was turning out. So I looked at several SLR's in the stores and read up on all them. I wanted a quality camera yet at a reasonable price. Sony met that match. After purchasing it,and looking it over breifly I felt intimidated at first. Thinking heck, I bought a complicated camera I'll never get to know how to use! Butto my surprise all the features were easy to use. I love the flip up screen and the ease of taking the picture. So far I haven't had one bad picture yet. Someone here mentioned they couldn't take any good ones but maybe 10 out of 100. Well I think his camera is defective! Because mine take excellent pictures, in fact the best I have ever taken with any camera! Close up there perfect! I can't complain about this camera and look forward to years of use! If you buy this camera you won't regret it!
Excellent camera
I could write a very long review but will save you the time. This is an easy to learn and use medium/high-end DSLR. Very good auto features for beginners and great manual features for the more experienced. I would recommend buying one of the many Alpha 350 manuals (especially Friedman's) because the supplied manual is small and leaves out a lot of good stuff this camera is capable of. The ability to fire wireless remote flash is very nice.
Great 1st DSLR!!
I bought this back in April/May after the first couple of reviews came out. I was contemplating the Nikon D80, Canon XSi, Pentax K20/K200, Olympus E510, and the Sony A350. I really wanted a Sony A700 but I was constrained by pricing. Since I knew I had an African vacation coming (early October) I wanted the camera as an upgrade over the P&S that I had (Canon S70). I liked the S70 when plenty of light is available but lowlight and flash photography are way less than adequate and I wanted more zoom.
I ended up with the Sony A350, a SAL 18250mm lens, extra batteries, vertical grip, and when it came out, a HVL-F42AM flash. I based my decision on reviews and handholding but investigating menu systems. The Canon XSi did not show better image quality; Pentax K20 was too much $$ at the time (same for A700); Nikon D80 was old technology; Olympus E520 was a serious consideration but in my interpretation of the reviews the Sony A350 was better.
Pros:
-In camera image stabilization: nuff said
-Larger physical size than other entry level: Olympus and Canon are too small for me.
-Legacy Minolta AF lenses: I picked up Minolta 28mm F2.8 and it is a pretty nice lens.
-Reasonably easy to learn: menu system is simpler than the Olympus, Canon, & Nikon cameras in my opinion. I do not know about Pentax.
-Practice can make some great pictures.
-Live View: this single camera is still the best implementation of any on the market.
-With external flash pictures can come out pretty nice. IMO super fast lenses are not the panacea for lowlight shooting. Sometimes a flash is necessary. The F42AM is much, much better than the built-in flash.
Cons
-Sometimes I think I set a picture up correct and when I see the results, I go "HUH???": I know it is me but occasionally I do not know why.
-High ISO noise: stuffing lots of megapixels onto the sensor.
-Low frames/second
-Not weathered sealed (no Sony is): I knew this but did not realized the issue enough. Africa IS DUSTY. Local shop cleaned the camera and Sony cleaned the lens and did a great job.
-Compact Flash: SD is less expensive and not worries about pin issues.
This is pretty nice camera and perfect for those stepping up from P&S as the Live View allows P&S operation. The tiltable lens comes in handy although I wish it was fully articulating like the Olympus E3. The Auto mode works pretty well but the wealth of menu choices allows much customization for manual modes. In addition the availability of the Minolta AF lenses is plentiful although prices are creeping up. I do not regret the purchase at all although I am awaiting a firmware upgrade similar to what the A700 recently received.
judie
This is my 2nd DSLR I'm very happy with this product. I have not ventured into mannual settings yet. I'm pleased with the ease of use and ease of the super steady shot feature. I mainly wanted to to catch sports action shots which I have done, even in low lit gymnasiums.Sony Alpha DSLRA350X 14.2MP Digital SLR Camera with Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization with DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 & DT 55-200mm f/4-5.6 Zoom Lenses
 Goods and Bads and Tips from a Beginner
Writing this to help a new buyer to make a decision :-)
The Goods ....
1. 14.2 Megapixel ....the best in its class and price range
2. Live view LCD....a must have feature for thos graduating from point and shoot digital cameras
3. Anti shake control (image stabilization) in camera body .... Can use any lens compared to canon rebel and Nikon where the image stabilization is in the lens (which is expensive)
4. Good form factor ...fits nice in hands and Stylish
5. LCD tilts out ....very nice feature which opens up a lot of new "camera angles" for the picture.
6. Very fast autofocusing ....and produce really great pictures
7. Options to shoot RAW, Jpeg & RAW+Jpeg
8. Controls are very easy to use.....
9. Even beginners can take amazing pictures with this camera....dont get fooled by those pictures in various websites....( i had this doubt before buying and later found that the canon and nikon pictures given in net are mostly taken by hardcore proffessionals...where as sony pictures are from beginners )
10. Battery last long...it is of least worry
11. Nice fitting of parts .....and no squeaking sounds....except a little inside the grip under the trigger.
The Bads....
1. Slowest continous shooting in its class !! if you like your camera to take 3-4 pictures in a second go for cannon or nikon. This shoots continous pictures almost like a point and shoot.
2.Auto Exposure bracketing step is 0.7 which is way too Low in comparison to canon rebel and nikons....if you are into HDR this is not the camera
3.Sony lenses are very expensive and have limited choices....well i am yet to try others like tamaron or minolta .....carlZeis is too expensive !
4. the strap supplied with the camera is lousy
5. Body made in Japan...kit lens made in china ....and it shows the quality difference.
6. Flash timing is few micro seconds slow...then what ? some "subjects" who have higher reflex action will blink their eyes and they look "sleepy" in the pictures (I always blink and my wife dont so i look sleepy in all pics)
7. this camera and all SLRs use Compact flash card!! No SD,No M2, No produo, no micro SD......I realised this only after getting the camera and i didnt find this info in anyother review so i am writing it.so better order a 4gb card ( yes you need that) with 30mb/s speed when you buy this camera.
Tips
1.dont forget to buy a LCD protecting cover along with this camera ...LCD is tiltable and generic covers wont fit.
2. dont forget to buy a filter either UV or polarizer ....this will help you to keep finger prints out of your lens...and it is lot cheaper to change a broken filter than to change a Lens!
3. Dont get fooled by the high iso noise talk in net.....all cameras produce noise when in high ISO ....
4. This camera can take great pictures with stunning quality but
5. Remember that Buying an SLR will not make you a Photographer...it will only make you an SLR owner !!!
Happy buying .......Enjoy this Camera !!!it smells quality !
By the way i uses 18-70 kitlens ....and so far happy ...and enjoying the ride ;-)
|
|
|
|
|
|
This store is brought to you in association with Amazon.com
DigicamHub
