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Sony α (alpha) DSLR-A350 + Two Zoom Lenses
Model number:
DSLR-A350X
Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars
One amazing DSLR camera, two incredible lenses. Shoot like a pro with the α (alpha) DSLR-A350 and the included DT-18-70 standard zoom and 55-200mm telephoto lenses.
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5 of 5 (100%) customers would recommend this product to a friend
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Pros: Easy to use even for wife with NO SLR experience.
Cons: no light shooting does not work even with 15 second exposure.
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Wow, thats all I can say.... My experience with Cameras goes back to SLR 35mm, and I have had to put up with point-and-shoot cameras for over 10 years, I finally was feedup and purchased the a350. Right away I fell in love again with SLR, with the added advantage of everything being auto ( except zoom ) and the instant gratification of a live view to frame the shoot and instant review after the shot on a clear LCD screen. My wife has been an addict of the Olympus C-3000Z, it does get GREAT pictures, but is a kids toy compared to the creative capabilities of the Sony a350. Right away I pushed her to start playing and with in minutes she had captured images of both people and still life in ways unique to her. I did have some concern after reviewing some photos and noticing that the edges showed some red/blue offset, after taking a few test pictures with a fixed focal length len from my old SLR that the problem was not in the body/sensor, but in the lens its self... The old lens did not have the offset, but also did not have the clarity of the Sony lens at the edges... Also I love taking LONG exposure shots of landscape and using moon light or other low light sources to light the area, with my Olympus it was no problem, with the Sony I am going to have to go read the manual to get it working because even with 15+ second exposures I am not getting anything except items near light sources. The user friendly menu and location of the buttons is great, the ability to use the eyepiece or LCD is amazing and it automatically turns off the LCD when you put the camera up to your eye to reduce glare and save battery... This has been the best purchase I have made since I purchased an HDTV to replace my 27 inch tube TV. If you can't imagine spending the money on a good camera, keep purchasing $200-$300 cheep cameras and replacing them every year, it adds up faster then you can imagine. Unleash the creative beast inside and get to taking photos with a Sony D-SLR, its background is rich due to the source of the alpha name ( Minolta ) <<<WARNING>>> Once you get one, you WILL be having fun and wanting to buy all the cool add ons that are available ( flash, macro lens, telephoto lens, carrycase, filters, etc.. ) BUT... JUST THINK OF THAT FIRST POSTER WITH TONS OF DETAIL!!! YAHHH!!!!
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Best Camera
Pros: Tilting Screen
Cons: White Balance Messes Up
Reviewer: RetroPirate
Date: May 7, 2009
I've had this product for 3-6 months
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This has been the best camera I have ever had! I got it for Christmas (08) and it's now May 09 and have already taken almost 4000 pictures! I have very few bad things that I could say about it.
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-A350 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 fast focus 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 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 Zoom lens (27 - 105 35mm eq), SAL-55200 DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 Telephoto 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 - 55-200mm f4-5.6 Zoom Lens
$229.95
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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 - 28mm f/2.8 Wide-Angle 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 - 2.0X G-Series Tele-converter 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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System Carrying Case
$54.99
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Soft Wrapping Cloth
$19.99
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Carrying Case
$89.99
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Messenger Bag
$99.99
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Premium Carrying Case
$64.99
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Carrying Case
$104.99
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Premium Carrying Case
$64.99
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System Carrying Case
$84.99
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Soft Wrapping Cloth
$19.99
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Alpha Designer Tote Bag
$159.99
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Soft Carrying Case
$104.99
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Soft Wrapping Cloth
$19.99
Eyepiece Accessories
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Magnifier
$79.99
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Angle Finder
$199.99
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Magnifying Eyepiece
$34.99
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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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500mm f/8 Reflex Telephoto Lens
$749.99
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300mm f/2.8 G-Series Telephoto Lens
$6299.99
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DT 50mm f/1.8 Lens
$149.99
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16mm f/2.8 Fisheye Lens
$849.99
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50mm f/1.4 Lens
$369.99
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28mm f/2.8 Wide-Angle Lens
$269.99
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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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135mm f/2.8 [4.5] Telephoto Lens
$1249.99
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 +2
$14.99
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α Eyepiece Corrector Diopter -3
$14.99
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α Eyepiece Corrector Diopter -1
$14.99
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α Eyepiece Corrector Diopter +0.5
$14.99
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α Eyepiece Corrector Diopter -4
$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 +1.5
$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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30mm f/2.8 Macro Lens
$199.99
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50mm f/2.8 Macro Lens
$479.99
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100mm f/2.8 Macro Lens
$679.99
Straps
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Hand Strap
$39.99
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Shoulder Strap
$29.99
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α Strap
$29.99
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Shoulder Strap
$54.99
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Grip Belt
$54.99
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Elbow Strap
$34.99
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Elbow Strap
$34.99
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Leather Shoulder Strap
$34.99
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Shoulder Strap
$34.99
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Shoulder Strap
$34.99
Carl Zeiss® Lenses
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Carl Zeiss® 85mm f/1.4 Telephoto Lens
$1369.99
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Carl Zeiss® 16-35mm f/2.8 Zoom Lens
$1899.99
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DT Carl Zeiss 16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 Zoom Lens
$749.99
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Carl Zeiss® 135mm f/1.8 Lens
$1479.99
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Carl Zeiss® 24-70mm f2.8 Zoom Lens
$1599.99
Accessories Outlet
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REFURBISHED - Soft Carrying Case
$79.99
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REFURBISHED - Vertical Grip VG-B30AM
$187.99
Flashes & Flash Accessories
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α Off-Camera Cable
$59.99
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α Ring Light
$349.99
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Hot Shoe Adaptor
$129.99
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Off-Camera Cable for Flash
$59.99
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Sync Terminal Adaptor
$179.99
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Flash for α DSLR Cameras
$299.99
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Macro Twin Flash Kit
$749.99
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Off-Camera Shoe
$49.99
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Flash for α DSLR Cameras
$499.99
G Series Lenses
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70-400mm f/4-5.6 Zoom Lens
$1599.99
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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
Lens Caps
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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 - G Series logo
$12.99
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Soft Lens Pouch
$20.99
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62mm Front Lens Cap - Carl Zeiss logo
$12.99
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62mm Front Lens Cap - Sony α logo
$7.99
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α Rear Lens Cap
$3.99
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Soft Lens Pouch
$20.99
Power
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Adapter and Battery Charger
$149.99
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Rechargeable Battery Pack
$69.99
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
Write a review( Rated 4.2 out of 5 Stars AVERAGE RATING | 3 REVIEWS Ratings Snapshot)
5 of 5 (100%) customers would recommend this product to a friend
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Reviewer: VortecGuy (Denton, TX)
Date: Jul 17, 2009
I've had this product for 1-3 months
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Makes an amature an expert
Pros: Easy to use even for wife with NO SLR experience.
Cons: no light shooting does not work even with 15 second exposure.
Wow, thats all I can say.... My experience with Cameras goes back to SLR 35mm, and I have had to put up with point-and-shoot cameras for over 10 years, I finally was feedup and purchased the a350. Right away I fell in love again with SLR, with the added advantage of everything being auto ( except zoom ) and the instant gratification of a live view to frame the shoot and instant review after the shot on a clear LCD screen. My wife has been an addict of the Olympus C-3000Z, it does get GREAT pictures, but is a kids toy compared to the creative capabilities of the Sony a350. Right away I pushed her to start playing and with in minutes she had captured images of both people and still life in ways unique to her. I did have some concern after reviewing some photos and noticing that the edges showed some red/blue offset, after taking a few test pictures with a fixed focal length len from my old SLR that the problem was not in the body/sensor, but in the lens its self... The old lens did not have the offset, but also did not have the clarity of the Sony lens at the edges... Also I love taking LONG exposure shots of landscape and using moon light or other low light sources to light the area, with my Olympus it was no problem, with the Sony I am going to have to go read the manual to get it working because even with 15+ second exposures I am not getting anything except items near light sources. The user friendly menu and location of the buttons is great, the ability to use the eyepiece or LCD is amazing and it automatically turns off the LCD when you put the camera up to your eye to reduce glare and save battery... This has been the best purchase I have made since I purchased an HDTV to replace my 27 inch tube TV. If you can't imagine spending the money on a good camera, keep purchasing $200-$300 cheep cameras and replacing them every year, it adds up faster then you can imagine. Unleash the creative beast inside and get to taking photos with a Sony D-SLR, its background is rich due to the source of the alpha name ( Minolta ) <<<WARNING>>> Once you get one, you WILL be having fun and wanting to buy all the cool add ons that are available ( flash, macro lens, telephoto lens, carrycase, filters, etc.. ) BUT... JUST THINK OF THAT FIRST POSTER WITH TONS OF DETAIL!!! YAHHH!!!!
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Reviewer: ksr11 (hartford)
Date: Jun 10, 2009
I've had this product for 1-3 months
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Good one
Worth buying..great quality nice photography..excellent performance..
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Reviewer: RetroPirate
Date: May 7, 2009
I've had this product for 3-6 months
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Best Camera
Pros: Tilting Screen
Cons: White Balance Messes Up
This has been the best camera I have ever had! I got it for Christmas (08) and it's now May 09 and have already taken almost 4000 pictures! I have very few bad things that I could say about it.
- 1: Viewable area, measured diagonally.
- 2: Continuous shooting while viewing is only available in optical viewfinder mode.
- 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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