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( Rated 4.4 out of 5 Stars AVERAGE RATING | 9 REVIEWS Ratings Snapshot)
8 of 9 (88%) customers would recommend this product to a friend
Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Pros: Great value and image quality
Cons: Only 2.5 FPS
Reviewer: Photobyronnie (Houston, TX)
Date: Jul 14, 2009
I've had this product for less than a month
I recently purchased my a350, have been totally satisfied with the camera and the image quality.
Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Pros: 14.2 MP at a very reasonable cost! Live view preview, continuous shooting, and so much more.
Cons: none
Reviewer: camerrill (Oak Park, CA)
Date: Feb 14, 2009
I've had this product for 6-12 months
2of 2 people found this helpful
This camera is so much fun! The clarity of my photos are superb! It has so many functions, I'm still learning new things it can do. It shoots in very low light conditions with excellent results. And it is priced very resonable. I opted to purchase just the body and match it with Zeiss lens offered here at Sony.com, and I'm very pleased with the results.
Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Pros: almost everything
Cons: higher iso are grainy
Reviewer: AnimalWatcher (Buffalo NY)
Date: Jan 29, 2009
I've had this product for 6-12 months
1of 1 people found this helpful
This is my first DSLR. I have compared my photos to others using more expensive cameras and mine are just as good if not better quality. The lenses are expensive, but you get what you pay for. I had a 75-300 lens and upgraded to the g series 70-300 and it is night and day.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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( Rated 4.4 out of 5 Stars AVERAGE RATING | 9 REVIEWS Ratings Snapshot)
8 of 9 (88%) customers would recommend this product to a friend
Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Reviewer: Photobyronnie (Houston, TX)
Date: Jul 14, 2009
I've had this product for less than a month
Pros: Great value and image quality
Cons: Only 2.5 FPS
I recently purchased my a350, have been totally satisfied with the camera and the image quality.
Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Reviewer: camerrill (Oak Park, CA)
Date: Feb 14, 2009
I've had this product for 6-12 months
2of 2 people found this helpful
Pros: 14.2 MP at a very reasonable cost! Live view preview, continuous shooting, and so much more.
Cons: none
This camera is so much fun! The clarity of my photos are superb! It has so many functions, I'm still learning new things it can do. It shoots in very low light conditions with excellent results. And it is priced very resonable. I opted to purchase just the body and match it with Zeiss lens offered here at Sony.com, and I'm very pleased with the results.
Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Reviewer: AnimalWatcher (Buffalo NY)
Date: Jan 29, 2009
I've had this product for 6-12 months
1of 1 people found this helpful
Pros: almost everything
Cons: higher iso are grainy
This is my first DSLR. I have compared my photos to others using more expensive cameras and mine are just as good if not better quality. The lenses are expensive, but you get what you pay for. I had a 75-300 lens and upgraded to the g series 70-300 and it is night and day.
Rated 2.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Reviewer: kishansinh
Date: Jan 29, 2009
11of 18 people found this helpful
Pros: good picture quality in iso 100
Cons: bad product quality, picture quality goes down with higher iso
I purchased recently alpha 350 from amazone.uk. The camera would not refocus once object moves every time. Checked all parameters and found the focusing issue due to camera malfunctioning.. soon I got a replacement of another alpha 350 camera from Amazon. Within just few days of use of replacement alpha 350, the LCD monitor screen turned totally white and I could not use lcd monitor, while all other functions are working ok. (focusing issue did not repeat in this model) This has increased my frustrations.. I want to know if I should get one more replacement of Alpha 350 only or should I move away from this model and get higher model as replacement, ofcourse by paying differential cost.. say alpha 700. I feel alpha 350 is a bad product, giving a poor quality and over all bad performance.
Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Reviewer: Patt (Town of Clayton, WI)
Date: Jan 19, 2009
I've had this product for less than a month
1of 1 people found this helpful
Pros: Most everything
Cons: Instruction manual a bit overwhelming
I received this camera from my husband for Christmas. This is not a camera for the complete novice and I'm pretty close to that. However, with some practice and reading of the manual, you can begin taking excellent pictures quickly. The features are fairly clear to understand and having the ability to add different lenses really increases it capabilities. My only wish is that there was an attachment so that I could increase the increments on my 70-300 mm lens! Or that I could use the auto lens zoom while using the eye piece. I am not a big fan of the LCD screen but prefer the eye view instead.
Rated 4.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Reviewer: Erin (Arkansas)
Date: Jan 6, 2009
I've had this product for 1-3 months
2of 2 people found this helpful
Pros: Decent AF, Live View
Cons: Pricey Lenses and lens selection
There are things I absolutely love about this camera. Decent AF with a decent speed, Live View with tiltable screen, Fine JPG and Raw capabilities, and even the WB. What I find frustrating is that sony doesn't supply a large enough assortment of lenses at decent cost, therefore you are stuck hunting through Minolta lenses (if you are looking second hand), unless you are prepared to shell out big bucks for names like Zeiss and G, nor are you able to find a simple list of off brand lenses that are compatible. There are advantages to having the Alpha series compatible with Minolta, however, if you are purchasing second hand lenses you will want to bring your camera to ensure that all features are functional. Overall picture quality is great, it's a perfect starter camera. Have had zero issues
Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Reviewer: ROCKY (Atlanta,GA)
Date: Jan 3, 2009
I've had this product for 6-12 months
7of 7 people found this helpful
An excellent D SLR camera of the digital photography family. The camera is so superior in quality and feature wise that you can feel the difference when you keep your hand on first time. The camera is so easy to operate and all buttons and functions are very user friendly like other SONY product. Super Steady Shot, 14.2-megapixel resolution and Live View shooting make this camera the leader of DSLR industry. You do not have to be professional or need attend special photography class in terms of shooting great photos; this camera will handle everything for you. Accessory wise, The ?G? series lens and the Carl ZeissŪ lens are pricy but they are worth with result, I would recommend most.
Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Reviewer: cams (Rainsville, Al)
Date: Dec 8, 2008
I've had this product for 3-6 months
9of 9 people found this helpful
Pros: fast processor, excellent on board features
Cons: autofocus a little slow, unbalanced with zoom lenses
The A350 is an excellent camera to work with. I has a good range of ISO and the processor is very fast in making images. The camera is a little hard to hold when you have a heavy lens attached to it. The images it creates in both RAW and JPG are excellent.
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