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Sony α DSLR-A350 + 18-70mm Zoom Lens
Model number:
DSLR-A350K
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
Endless creativity, unbelievable results. The α DSLR-A350 with the included the SAL-1870 zoom lens puts the creative control in your hands with unlimited possibilities.
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10 of 11 (90%) customers would recommend this product to a friend
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...Just Amazing!
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I had mine for a little over three weeks now, and I cant believe how clear photos come out. Easy to use and fully customizable. I have had no problems with the A350.
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Great Camera
Pros: 14 MP, god price
Cons: Continuos shooting slow
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After a yer of use, the button to review the pictures is not working. Fortunately I have a 3 year service plan and I'm about to service it. It's the first camera from Sony that after a year presents issues; I have used the R1, the F828, the CD-400 and the CD-200. Great resolution for the price, good construction, and lots of useful features like the SteadyShot. Continuos shooting a bit slow. The cleaning function does not remove all particles from the chip.
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Great pictures
Reviewer: reyqseven (Livermore,california)
Date: Mar 21, 2009
I've had this product for 1-3 months
7of 13 people found this helpful
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These cameras have great resolution and pictures. But one, it does not have movie capability.. I looked at a lot of brands and with the 12 or 14 or 10 MP Nikon d90 and kodak has the picture and movie capability still waiting for your improvement..
14.2 MP CCD
The highest pixel resolution in its class (as of January 2008), for spectacular image detail for making big prints and tight crops. An advanced APS-size CCD imager developed by Sony expands dynamic range and minimizes noise more effectively for clear, sharp photos even at high sensitivity setting (up to ISO 3200).
Continuous Shooting While Viewing
The DSLR-A350 lets you shoot continuously at up to 2 frames per second while you see your subject in the large 2.7" LCD viewfinder2, so you never lose track of the action. In JPEG mode, you can shoot up to the limit of your flash memory card; in RAW Burst Mode you can capture up to 4 shots, with intelligent buffer management to allow more shots to be captured without waiting for the buffer to clear.
SteadyShot INSIDE™ In-Camera Image Stabilization
Because image stabilization is built into the DSLR-A350, every lens benefits by an advantage of from 2.5 to 3.5 exposure steps. This allows you to shoot effectively with minimum blur even in low light without flash -- or adjust exposure control for smaller lens aperture to increase depth of field and bring both foreground and background into sharp focus.
Dynamic Range Optimizer
To improve results with backlit subjects and recover details hidden in shadows or lost in glare, the DSLR-A350 provides 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.
Eye-Start Autofocus System
It begins precision autofocus adjustments the moment you raise the camera to your eye -- so unlike some DSLR cameras that don’t start focusing until the shutter button is half-pressed, the Sony DSLR-A350 never slows down your ability to catch fast action.
Creative Style Settings
To express your creativity and personal taste, you can adjust contrast, saturation and sharpness settings for any of 8 finishing styles -- including Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Night View, Sunset, B & W and Adobe RGB modes.
Function Guide Display
On-screen menus are intuitive and easy to use -- and a simple Camera Function Display can be activated and operated with one hand using the “Fn“(Function) button and controller button to adjust Flash mode, Autofocus mode, White Balance, Metering mode, AF area and D-Range Optimizer.
Advanced Lenses and Accessories
Sony® α; (alpha) system gives you everything you need to expand your creativity in DSLR photography: precision Sony DT zoom lenses and specialty lenses, Sony “G” Series lenses with advanced motorized autofocusing, amazingly bright Carl Zeiss® lens designs, professional-quality flash units, and over 16 million Minolta a-mount lenses sold worldwide.
Tiltable 2.7”1 Clear Photo LCD Plus™ Screen
A large built-in screen with 2-way angle tilt provides a sharp, clear view of your subject and tilts up or down for low-angle or high-angle monitoring in situations where you want a child-level or overhead shot.
Expanded ISO Sensitivity
A broad sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 3200 enables the DSLR-A350 to capture beautiful color images even in very dim light -- with High ISO Noise Reduction technology that reduces picture noise artifacts at high-sensitivity ISO 1600 and ISO 3200 settings by eliminating noise from RAW data after analog-to-digital conversion.
1200-zone Evaluative Metering5
Information from the image sensor dedicated to Live View is divided into 1200 zones of luminance and RGB color information. In addition D-Range Optimizer technology contributes to judge the scene and then determine the optimum exposure to reproduce images with a more natural look.
Auto Pop-Up Flash
The camera flash automatically pops up and fires when needed, to help first-time DSLR photographers shoot more effectively. Auto Pop-up works in Auto mode and some scene selection modes; Flash is cancelled in Landscape, Sport or Sunset modes and in “Flash Off” position on the Exposure Mode dial.
Scene Selection Modes
Along with auto exposure, the DSLR-A350 gives you scene selection modes to optimize camera performance for Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Sunset and Night Portrait/Night View situations.
High-Resolution Thumbnails for PhotoTV HD Viewing4
The DSLR-A350 automatically creates 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.
High-Capacity Media Options
For conveniently storing and sharing your images, the Sony® α; (alpha) DSLR-A300 accepts CompactFlash™ Type I/II media and Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media via an optional adapter.
Live Preview of Your Subject
The DSLR-A350’s Live Preview mode links you and your subject on a large 2.7”1 LCD screen, for a familiar point-and-shoot style -- with super-quick AF response and accurate exposure control to help you catch the perfect moment. In Live Preview mode, the camera bypasses the optical pentaprism mirror to create a live “eye-to-eye” view on the LCD of loved ones, children, pets and fast-changing scenes.
Smart Teleconverter 2X Zoom
At the touch of a button you can zoom in electronically on your subject, reproducing pixels on a 1:1 basis with no degradation in picture quality. One touch zooms in at 1.4X, the second touch advances to 2X zoom -- creating the 35mm equivalent of a 200mm telephoto effect with the DSLR-A350’s standard 18-70mm zoom lens.
BIONZ™ Image Processor
The “brain” of the Sony® α; (alpha) DSLR-A350 is the advanced Sony BIONZ™ Image Processor, using hardware-based Large Scale Integrated (LSI) circuitry to enhance images with rich tonal reproduction, improved white balance and exposure control, and expanded D-Range Optimizer capabilities. With 2-channel data transfer from CCD to processor, your camera can also respond faster.
Anti-Dust Technology
Changing lenses in a DSLR can allow dust to enter the camera -- so to keep the CCD imager cleaner for better pictures, the DSLR-A350 utilizes 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.
9-Point Center Cross AF Sensor
A fastfocus motor and improved focus control help bring images into sharp definition more quickly, with predictive focus control that automatically calculates the position of a fast-moving subject.
Index and Slide Show Display
To quickly review your photos, the DSLR-A350 can display 4, 9 or 25-frame index views -- or present automatic slide shows with fade-in/fade-out effect.
Stamina® Battery Power
In optical viewfinder mode, you can take up to 730 shots3 on a fully charged NP-FM500H InfoLITHIUM® battery -- and you’ll be able to see about how much power remains in percentage increments, so you can keep shooting in confidence.
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Product Warranty
Product Specifications
General
- Imaging Device : 14.2 (effective) APS CCD Sensor; 23.6 x 15.8 mm; RGB primary color filter
- Megapixel : 14.2MP
Service and Warranty Information
- Limited Warranty Term : 1 Year Parts & Labor
Optics/Lens
- EV Compensation : ±2.0 EV, 1/3 EV Steps
- Exposure : Manual Exposure: Yes, w/EV indicator, Manual Exposure: Yes; Aperture/Shutter Priority, Manual, Program Shift: Yes, Command Dial
- Focus : Auto Focus: TTL Phase Detection, Multi-point: 9 Area, 8 Line, 1 Cross Sensor, Auto Focus Mode: Yes, Adjustable Spot AF: Selectable Sensor, Visual Focus Confirm: Direct via Spherical Acute Matte Screen
- Lens Type : Interchangeable A-mount
- Shutter Speed : 1/4000 to 30 sec., Bulb
Software
- Operating System Compatibility : Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional, ME, XP Home and Professional; Macintosh® OS X (v 10.3 or later). OS must be installed at the factory.
- Supplied Software : Image Data Converter SR ver.2.0, Image Data Lightbox SR ver.1.0, (all Windows & Macintosh), Picture Motion Browser Ver.2.1.02 (Windows only)
Weights and Measurements
- Dimensions (Approx.) : (WHD) 5 1/4" x 4" x 3" (130.8 x 98.5 x 74.7 mm)
- Weight (Approx.) : 1 lb. 4.5 oz (582g) body, not including battery, lens and media
Power
- Battery Capacity : 7.2V, 1600 mAh; CIPA standard: approx. 730 pictures3
- Battery Type : NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable battery
Convenience
- Burst Mode : Max 2.5FPS with viewfinder. 2FPS in live view mode., Shooting Capacity: JPEG (L size, Fine): Until memory card is full. RAW: 4 frames. RAW + JPEG: 3 frames.
- Color Mode(s) : Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Night view, Sunset, Black & White, Adobe RGB (Except for Adobe RGB, all other color modes use the sRGB color space)
- Live View : Yes
- Red-Eye Reduction : On/Off (all modes)
- Scene Mode(s) : Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night View/Night Portrait
- Self Timer : Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Off)
- White Balance : Auto plus 8 Modes (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Tempature/Color filter, Custom), each with +/-3 adjustable step.
Processor
- BIONZ™ Engine : Yes (LSI with Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO/DRO+))
Control
- ISO : Auto/100/200/400/800/1600/3200
Hardware
- LCD : Tiltable 2.7"1 TFT (230k pixels) LCD with Clear Photo™ design
- Microphone : N/A
- Viewfinder : Optical: TTL, 0.74x magnification with 50mm lens at infinity; 95% coverage
Operating Conditions
- Flash Effective Range : GN12 at ISO 100 (39 feet/ 12 meters)
- Flash Mode(s) : Built-in Auto Pop-up: Auto, Fill-flash, Rear flash sync, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Wireless off camera flash (with Flash HVL-F56AM, F42AM)
Convenience Features
- AF Illuminator Light : Yes, On/Off Select
- Clear RAW NR : N/A
- Histogram Display : Yes - RGB, playback only
- Movie Mode(s) : N/A
- Multi-Pattern Measuring : 40 Segment, Center Weighted, Spot
Inputs and Outputs
- Output(s) : Video: Yes, NTSC/PAL Selectable
- USB Port(s) : Yes, Supports USB 2.0 Hi-speed
In the Box
- BC-VM10 battery charger
- Body cap
- SAL-1870 DT 18-70mm f3.5-5.6 Standard Zoom Lens
- Video and USB cables
- Software/USB Driver CD-ROM
- NP-FM500H rechargeable battery
- Shoulder strap with eyepiece cap and Remote Commander clip
- NOTE: No Memory Stick media nor adaptors are included.
α (alpha) Digital SLR Lenses & Accessories Outlet
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REFURBISHED - SAL-18200 - 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Zoom Lens
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REFURBISHED - Flash for α DSLR Cameras
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REFURBISHED - 2.0X G-Series Tele-converter Lens
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REFURBISHED - 50mm f/1.4 Lens
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REFURBISHED - HVL-F56AM Digital Camera Flash
$336.99
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REFURBISHED - SAL-1680Z - Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar T* DT 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 Zoom Lens
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REFURBISHED - 500mm f/8 Reflex Telephoto Lens
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REFURBISHED - 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Telephoto Zoom Lens
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REFURBISHED - SAL-1870 - 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 Zoom Lens
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REFURBISHED - 28mm f/2.8 Wide-Angle Lens
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REFURBISHED - SAL-50M28 - 50mm f/2.8 Macro Lens
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REFURBISHED - 55-200mm f4-5.6 Zoom Lens
$229.95
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REFURBISHED - 16mm f/2.8 Fisheye Lens
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Camcorder Power
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InfoLithium® M Series Charger
$59.99
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InfoLithium® M AC/DC Adapter and Charger
$149.99
Cases
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Messenger Bag
$99.99
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Soft Wrapping Cloth
$19.99
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Soft Wrapping Cloth
$19.99
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System Carrying Case
$84.99
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Soft Wrapping Cloth
$19.99
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Soft Carrying Case
$104.99
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Premium Carrying Case
$64.99
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Alpha Designer Tote Bag
$159.99
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System Carrying Case
$54.99
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Premium Carrying Case
$64.99
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Carrying Case
$89.99
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Carrying Case
$104.99
Eyepiece Accessories
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Magnifier
$79.99
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Magnifying Eyepiece
$34.99
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Angle Finder
$199.99
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Eyepiece Cup
$9.99
Accessory Kits
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Accessory Kit
$99.99
Fixed Focal Length Lenses
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50mm f/1.4 Lens
$369.99
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35mm f/1.4 G-Series Wide-Angle Lens
$1369.99
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20mm f/2.8 Wide-Angle Lens
$599.99
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16mm f/2.8 Fisheye Lens
$849.99
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![135mm f/2.8 [4.5] Telephoto Lens](/wcsstore/SonyStyleStorefrontAssetStore/img/130x85/SAL135F28.jpg)
135mm f/2.8 [4.5] Telephoto Lens
$1249.99
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28mm f/2.8 Wide-Angle Lens
$269.99
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DT 50mm f/1.8 Lens
$149.99
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500mm f/8 Reflex Telephoto Lens
$749.99
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300mm f/2.8 G-Series Telephoto Lens
$6299.99
LCD Screen Protectors
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LCD Protective Cover
$11.99
Eyepiece Correctors
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α Eyepiece Corrector Diopter +1
$14.99
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α Eyepiece Corrector Diopter -4
$14.99
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α Eyepiece Corrector Diopter +1.5
$14.99
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α Eyepiece Corrector Diopter +0.5
$14.99
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α Eyepiece Corrector Diopter -3
$14.99
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α Eyepiece Corrector Diopter -2
$14.99
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α Eyepiece Corrector Diopter +2
$14.99
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α Eyepiece Corrector Diopter -1
$14.99
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α Eyepiece Corrector Diopter +3
$14.99
Filters
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Multi-coat Protector for 55mm α
$59.99
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Neutral Density Filter
$79.99
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Circular Polarizing Filter
$99.99
Macro Lenses
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50mm f/2.8 Macro Lens
$479.99
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100mm f/2.8 Macro Lens
$679.99
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30mm f/2.8 Macro Lens
$199.99
Straps
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Elbow Strap
$34.99
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Shoulder Strap
$34.99
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Hand Strap
$39.99
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Hand Strap
$39.99
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Shoulder Strap
$34.99
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Shoulder Strap
$29.99
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α Shoulder Strap
$39.99
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Shoulder Strap
$34.99
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α Strap
$29.99
Carl Zeiss® Lenses
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Carl Zeiss® 24-70mm f2.8 Zoom Lens
$1599.99
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Carl Zeiss® 16-35mm f/2.8 Zoom Lens
$1899.99
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Carl Zeiss® 85mm f/1.4 Telephoto Lens
$1369.99
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Carl Zeiss® 135mm f/1.8 Lens
$1479.99
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DT Carl Zeiss 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 Zoom Lens
$749.99
Accessories Outlet
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REFURBISHED - Soft Carrying Case
$79.99
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REFURBISHED - Vertical Grip VG-B30AM
$187.99
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REFURBISHED - LCS-AMA/B Premium Carrying Case
$47.99
Flashes & Flash Accessories
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α Off-Camera Cable
$59.99
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Sync Terminal Adaptor
$179.99
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Macro Twin Flash Kit
$749.99
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Off-Camera Cable for Flash
$59.99
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Hot Shoe Adaptor
$129.99
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Flash for α DSLR Cameras
$499.99
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Off-Camera Shoe
$49.99
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Flash for α DSLR Cameras
$299.99
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α Ring Light
$349.99
G Series Lenses
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70-300mm f4.5-5.6 Zoom Lens
$849.99
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70-200mm f/2.8 Telephoto Zoom Lens
$1799.99
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70-400mm f/4-5.6 Zoom Lens
$1599.99
Lens Caps
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Soft Lens Pouch
$20.99
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Soft Lens Pouch
$20.99
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α Body Cap
$3.99
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62mm Front Lens Cap - Carl Zeiss logo
$12.99
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Soft Lens Pouch
$20.99
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α Rear Lens Cap
$3.99
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62mm Front Lens Cap - Sony α logo
$7.99
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62mm Front Lens Cap - G Series logo
$12.99
Power
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Rechargeable Battery Pack
$69.99
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Adapter and Battery Charger
$149.99
Media Adaptors
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Memory Stick Adapter to CompactFlash
$54.99
GPS Device for Cameras & Camcorders
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GPS Image Tracker
$149.99
Remote Commanders
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RM-L1AM Alpha Remote Commander
$69.99
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RM-S1AM Remote Commander
$59.99
Product Reviews
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Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Reviewer: Jacekz68
Date: May 24, 2009
1of 1 people found this helpful
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...Just Amazing!
I had mine for a little over three weeks now, and I cant believe how clear photos come out. Easy to use and fully customizable. I have had no problems with the A350.
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Reviewer: MIGUELLEUGIM (Texas)
Date: Apr 20, 2009
I've had this product for 1-2 years
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Great Camera
Pros: 14 MP, god price
Cons: Continuos shooting slow
After a yer of use, the button to review the pictures is not working. Fortunately I have a 3 year service plan and I'm about to service it. It's the first camera from Sony that after a year presents issues; I have used the R1, the F828, the CD-400 and the CD-200. Great resolution for the price, good construction, and lots of useful features like the SteadyShot. Continuos shooting a bit slow. The cleaning function does not remove all particles from the chip.
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Reviewer: reyqseven (Livermore,california)
Date: Mar 21, 2009
I've had this product for 1-3 months
7of 13 people found this helpful
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Great pictures
These cameras have great resolution and pictures. But one, it does not have movie capability.. I looked at a lot of brands and with the 12 or 14 or 10 MP Nikon d90 and kodak has the picture and movie capability still waiting for your improvement..
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Reviewer: George (New Bedford, MA)
Date: Dec 22, 2008
I've had this product for 3-6 months
4of 4 people found this helpful
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great camera
Only prob i find is the battery charger takes forever to recharge the battery. My old Sony digital camera re-charged in about an hour. The DSLR 350A battery, even with slight discharge from taking a dozen or so pics, takes way over and hour to re-charge. Also the battery has to be removed for charging, versus a plug-in to the camera recharger.
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Reviewer: Kurtis (north-eastern Illinois.)
Date: Dec 13, 2008
I've had this product for 1-3 months
1of 3 people found this helpful
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Like no other.
Pros: Truly like no other. Perfect.
Cons: Optical view finder is not ergonomic.
Another amazing product from Sony. This camera has exceeded all of my expectations. Superior image quality. The Sony Alpha D-SLR cameras are by far the best on the market.
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Reviewer: DABFL (Florida)
Date: Dec 12, 2008
I've had this product for 3-6 months
16of 16 people found this helpful
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Got me going!
Pros: Light weight, solid construction, quiet, bright LCD screen, easy to use/learn, aesthetically pleasing and easy to clean.
I had never owned a quality digital camera before, let alone an SLR. I bought this camera originally for use as a product photography camera for my website (I am not a professional photographer). It was unbelieveably easy to learn, and now I use it nearly everyday for nature, candid photos of my wife and kids, and it has even got me a part-time job as a photographer/photojournalist! Although not the highest quality camera available, it is quality enough to bring out the photographer in anyone who uses it. I highly recommend this camera for beginners, hobbyists and enthusiasts! I am already considering stepping up to a more professional camera in the near future because of the influence this A350 had on me!
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Reviewer: bloodclot (Valley Forge, Pa)
Date: Dec 9, 2008
I've had this product for 6-12 months
1of 1 people found this helpful
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Another Satisfied Customer
Pros: Ease of use
Cons: Short battery life
After years of fumbling around with entry-level and point & shoot cameras, I finally 'get it' with the a350.
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Reviewer: chuss (Littleton, CO)
Date: Nov 24, 2008
I've had this product for 3-6 months
5of 7 people found this helpful
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Great Job Sony
Pros: Very easy to take wonderful photos
Cons: Not enough instructions for all the various features
I've been using this camera now for about 3 months and it is fantastic! Its hard to take a badly exposed photo and is fast (I use Extreme III memory card).
- 1: Viewable area, measured diagonally.
- 2: Approx.2 frames per second at maximum (Live view). Approx.2.5 frames per second at maximum (OVF)
- 3: When using Optical Viewfinder. Actual results may vary based on product settings, usage patterns, battery and environmental conditions.
- 4: PhotoTVHD feature requires output via optional HDMS-S1D Digital Photo Album with select Sony BRAVIA® HDTV; each sold separately.
- 5: Live View mode only
- 6: Memory Stick Duo media requires optional AD-MSCF1 adapter
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