The Sony Alpha SLT-A57 DSLR camera incorporates Translucent Mirror Technology that allows continuous autofocus full-time in live view mode, even during Full HD movie shooting. A 16.1 megapixel APS HD CMOS sensor offers exceptional resolution with low noise, whilst 12 fps continuous shooting ensures perfect capture of fast action shots. Its 15-point AF system with 3 cross-type sensors and improved subject tracking delivers fast and accurate focusing.

The SLT-A57 offers new features such as Auto Portrait Framing that helps users determine the most effective composition and comes with 11 Picture Effects built-in. The A57 also sports a high resolution 921k-dot 3.0” flip-out LCD screen and ultra-high resolution 100% field of view Tru-Finder electronic viewfinder.

The SLT-A57 uses a different sensor — the one from the mirrorless NEX-5N — plus the newer image processor. That combo makes it likely that it will deliver better photo quality.

The Sony Alpha SLT-A57 combines the quality and control reminiscent of a professional DSLR and pairs it with the convenience and efficiency of a point and shoot camera. This melding of technologies allows you to make outstanding imagery with a simplistic interface and functionality. Featuring a 16.1MP APS-C Exmor HD CMOS sensor, this camera is able to capture high quality stills and video with excellent low-light sensitivity. It also features Translucent Mirror Technology for continuous AF monitoring, permitting you ensured sharpness when recording full HD 1080p video or photographing at up to 12 fps.

Its main feature is the ability to capture images at 12 frames per second in a special crop mode, three times the speed of the competition. If you prefer full frame, you’ll have to settle for only 10 frames per second. This speed is possible thanks to Sony’s pellicle mirror design, which omits the moving mirror mechanism.

The Sony A57 seems to work well enough for the 16.1-megapixel sensor. It’s also light and reasonably quiet, though not silent. I like the Mode dial on the left, with the right side left for control buttons. The mode dial has a lot of icons on it for the A57′s special modes, leaving no room for a Memory Recall function. These modes are essentially the same as are found on the A65, only with new icons for the two Auto modes.

This camera uses Sony’s Alpha-series lenses, which means the camera can get better, faster autofocus than other-post DSLR shots. I used the camera to shoot a bunch of quickly moving subjects in super-fast continuous mode, and I was very impressed at how quickly the camera could adapt to changing conditions.

Features:

16.1 MP Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor
15-point AF system with 3 cross sensors
AVCHD Ver 2.0 (Progressive) Full HD Movie at 60p (50p)
World’s first Auto Portrait Framing
Clear Image Zoom
New Tru-Finder

REVIEWS:

imaging-resource.com writes:

“Overall, we’re pretty impressed with the Sony A57. It seems like an ideal camera for any kind of photography. I don’t generally get jazzed about unusual modes like HDR, and I seldom go for resolution-enhancement technology, as is found in the Clear Image Zoom function, but I’ll still give it a try. What’s most impressive is having access to 12 or even 10 frames per second in a sub-$800 camera. Add full-time autofocus while you shoot movies or stills, and the Sony A57 has what it takes to run the other guys over.”

ephotozine.com writes:

“The Sony Alpha A57 is the latest DSLR / SLT from Sony, and is a cut down version of the Sony Alpha A65, with a 16.2 megapixel sensor, lower resolution EVF and cropped high speed shooting mode, it offers a more affordable entry into high speed photography, with extremely quick focus, shutter response and continuous shooting. However, as it’s currently available for just £50 less the A65 and is the same size, we would recommend you look at the higher specification A65 instead.”

pcworld.com writes:

“The A57′s price, fast burst mode, and video options all add up to create an enticing camera option for budget-minded sports shooters and videographers.”

Specifications:

General
Product TypeDigital SLR Cameras
BrandSony
ModelSLT-A57
ColourBlack
Image Sensor
Camera Resolution16.1MP
StabilisationYes
ISO Sensitivity (Max)12800
Lens
Lens RangeBody Only
Display & View Finder
Display TypeLCD
Display Size (inch)3
Connections
ConnectivityHDMI, USB
Flash
Flash Modes8
Storage
Still Image FormatDCF, EXIF, JPEG, MPO, RAW
Video FormatAVCHD
Media TypeMemory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Playback
Video OutputHDMI
Dimensions
Product Height (cm)9.75
Product Width (cm)13.21
Product Depth (cm)8.07

The Sony PJ200 features a built-in projector capable of 100-inch diagonal projections. The camcorder also features 1920×1080 video recording and 5.3-megapixel image capture. The LCD display is also touch capable and comes with a built-in USB cable for easy data transfer.

The HDR-PJ200 comes outfitted with several video enhancing features. It has face detection with voice enhancement and noise reduction. There’s a Tracking Focus function that follows selected subjects as you record. The microphone features two channel Dolby Digital surround sound for dynamic and vivid surround audio. The camcorder also has Intelligent Auto, which supports 120 different scene combinations. There’s even a wind noise reduction function that provides clear voice recording.

The Sony Handycam HDR-PJ200 has a high-speed, built-in USB 2.0 cable that allows for easy connection to your computer for charging or file transfer without having to remember any separate cables. It also fits conveniently into the hand strap so it’s out of the way until you need it. Plus, charging your camcorder is faster than ever; for every two minutes of charge time you get one minute of recording time

The PJ200 camcorder is equipped with a back-illuminated Exmor CMOS sensor that’s ideal for low-light situations. Plus, it features a wide angle Carl Zeiss Vario- Tessar Lens that supports 25x optical zoom, 30x extended zoom and 300x digital zoom. There’s also a 2.7″ touch screen Clear Photo LCD display for easy recording and instant playback.

The HDR-PJ200 offers 1920 x 1080 high definition resolution letting you record your adventures and memories in exceptional  Full HD quality. The camcorder is capable of 60i recording and 60i playback via HDMI. You can use the camera’s HDMI output to view your footage on a compatible HDTV in stunning clarity with incredible detail and smooth playback. You can also use the camcorder to capture 5.3 megapixel still images.

Product Highlights

•     Full HD 1920 x 1080 / 60i Recording
•     Capture 5.3 Megapixel Still Images
•     Camcorder Features Built-In Projector
•     Projects Up to 100″ (Diagonal) Screen
•     Back-Illuminated Exmor R CMOS Sensors
•     Clear Photo 2.7″ Touch Panel LCD Display
•     Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens
•     Optical 25x Zoom & 30x Extended Zoom
•     Direct Copy & Highlight Playback
•     Geotagging Though GPS & NAVTEQ Maps

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Specifications

HD Video Codec     MPEG4-AVC/H.264
SD Video Codec     MPEG2-PS
Media Storage Type     Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark2) / PRO-HG Duo / SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card
Image Sensor     1/5.8″ “Exmor R” CMOS Sensor
Image Processor     BIONZ
Lens / Filter Diameter     Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar
Optical / Digital Zoom     25x / 300x
Audio Format     Dolby Digital 2ch Stereo, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator
Zoom Mic     Yes
Maximum Still Image Resolution (Photo Mode)     5.3 Mega Pixels (3072 x 1728, 16:9)
Image Stabilisation     Electrical SteadyShot (Active mode – Wide to Tele)
LCD Screen Size & Type     2.7″ Clear Photo LCD display (230K dots / Wide 16:9)
x.v.Colour     Yes
Face Detection     Yes
Smile Shutter     Yes
Intelligent Auto     Yes
D-Range Optimiser     Yes
Backlight Compensation     Yes (Auto)
Direct Copy     Yes
BRAVIA Sync     Yes
HDMI Terminal     Yes (Mini)
USB Terminal     Yes (TypeA, mini-AB / USB 2.0 Hi-speed)
Dimensions (W x H x D)     58 x 56 x 106.5mm
Mass (w/o Tape, Battery, etc.)     Approx. 210g

Supplied Accessories
AC Adaptor     Yes
Rechargeable Battery Pack     NP-FV30
AV Cable     Yes
HDMI Mini Cable     Yes
USB Cable     Yes
Power Cord     Yes

This Alpha A65 shoots and focuses with speed and accuracy by directing light to the image sensor and the Phase Detection AF sensor. Another huge advantage to the Sony Alpha SLT-A65 – perhaps the most notable – is the 24.3Mp APS-C sensor – this gives you the ability to make huge prints and to experience detail that’s absolutely outstanding. The A65 also supports the new AVCHD progressive video capture, capable of Full HD 1080p at 60 frames per second, and includes Sony’s suite of unique capture modes, including Sweep Panorama, 3D, and Handheld Twilight modes.

The Sony Alpha SLT-A65 sports an almost-ridiculous 24 megapixels on its Exmor APS-C-sized CMOS sensor. Like the earlier SLT-branded Alpha cameras, the A65 is not technically an SLR. It uses translucent mirror technology, which allows these cameras to shoot a lot faster than traditional SLRs and focus quickly as well, thanks to the special pellicle mirror that simultaneously sends light to the image sensor and to an AF sensor. No moving mirror means no blackout time when the photo is taken, among other advantages.

The A65 offers a range of creative in-camera effects that let you add distinctive looks to your images without having to go near a computer. Effects on offer include Toy Camera, Pop Color, Posterization: B/W or Color, Retro Photo, Soft High-Key, Partial Color, High Contrast Mono, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-Tone Mono and Miniature.

The A65 has a standard automatic mode and an auto+ mode, which lets you take HDR images stitched together in-camera and also scene detection modes. There is also sweep panorama in 2D and 3D as found on many other Sony cameras, as well as movie recording and speedy continuous shooting with autofocus at 10 frames per second.

Measuring 132.1 x 97.5 x 80.7mm and weighing 543 grams, the Sony A65 is bigger and heavier than the A55, but quite a lot smaller and lighter than the range-topping A77 model that was launched at the same time. The plastic-bodied A65 is intended to be a cheaper, mass-market alternative to the enthusiast-targeted A77, whilst being a step-up model from the A55, and in terms of its size and construction it neatly fits in between the two. Although it feels a little plastic-y in hand, the A65 is still a solid bit of kit with build quality that’s on a par with rival DSLR cameras in the same price range – ultimately it’s neither cheap enough to put you off or solid enough to contend with more pro-level models, which we’d imagine is exactly what the Sony engineers were aiming for.

The Sony A65 is aimed at enthusiasts looking for a camera that’s simple to use, yet with enough features and manual functionality on offer to allow for developing their photography skills without outgrowing it too quickly. It shares many of the core high-end features of its pricier sibling, including a high resolution 24.3mp APS-C-sized “Exmor” HD CMOS, top-notch OLED EVF (Electronic Viewfinder), full-time phase detection AF and Live View – to name just a few.

Features:

•     24.3 effective megapixels
•     Revised BIONZ processor
•     Translucent Mirror Technology
•     Class-leading shutter lag time
•     Ultra high-speed continuous shooting
•     Quick AF Full HD movie
•     Creative Full HD movie functions
•     Advanced Quick AF Live View
•     Object Tracking AF
•     Sweep Panorama with 3D Sweep Panorama

REVIEWS:

pocket-lint.com reviews writes:

“There’s very little not to like otherwise. In many ways the A65 is more impressive than the A77 based on price alone. It’s the model that’ll make advanced features all the more accessible for a wider public, and that can only be a good thing.”

photographyblog.com writes:

“Compared to the more expensive A77 model, the smaller plastic-bodied A65 is clearly designed to a more aggressive price-point. It doesn’t have a magnesium body, two control dials, 12fps burst mode, 3-way swiveling LCD screen, top LCD panel, 19-point autofocus (instead it has 15), flash sync socket, or a vertical grip. But if you can live without those features and want to pocket the rather substantial cash saving instead, the A65 is still a fantastic SLT camera that is a genuine threat to the more conventional prosumer DSLRs on the market.”

pcmag.com reviews writes:

“The 24-megapixel Sony Alpha 65 is capable of shooting at a blazing fast 9 frames per second, but is held back by a kit lens that simply can’t match the quality of the high-resolution image sensor.”

techradar.com reviews writes:

“The Alpha 65 is very well-specified in comparison to its rivals, matching or exceeding the competition’s feature-sets in many respects. It’s pricier, but we feel the impressive stack of high-end features that this camera has to offer more than outweigh its cost.”

ephotozine.com reviews writes:

“The camera has good battery life, and although there is no optical viewfinder with SLT cameras, the new OLED EVF is simply stunning and makes the view through the camera look excellent. Although it is difficult to show on the web, it would be well worth viewing for yourself if you still have doubts about switching from an optical viewfinder to an electronic viewfinder. Highly Recommended.”

photoreview.com.au writes:

“With its pared-down controls, the A65′s user interface is slightly disadvantaged when compared with the A77′s. There’s only one control dial and no joystick so you have more toggling to do to adjust certain functions. Otherwise, there isn’t much to choose between them and potential purchasers who don’t require the A77′s weatherproofing and more durable shutter mechanism will find the A65′s lighter weight and cheaper price very appealing.”

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The Sony Alpha a560 is compatible with the full Alpha range of over 30 A-mount interchangeable lenses of Sony and Carl Zeiss and offer SteadyShot inside. The Sony a560 accepts both Memory Stick PRO Duo and SD media (all sold separately).

The Sony Alpha a560 offers Full HD video shooting. Just touch the dedicated Movie button and record detail-packed HD videos and crisp stereo sound in a choice of AVCHD 1080i or web-friendly MP4 formats. Thanks to the large, high-resolution Exmor APS HD CMOS Sensor, it’s possible to capture stunning HD movie clips with beautiful background defocus (‘bokeh’) effects.

The Alpha A560 offers an optical viewfinder, located above the screen. Unlike many other recently launched cameras, this is a true optical viewfinder: the image you see is through the lens, with a mirror in front of the sensor that bounces the light up into the viewfinder. A switch next to the viewfinder switches between the optical viewfinder (Sony calls this OVF) and the live view mode, where the image on the screen is captured from the image sensor. When this is set to Live View, the viewfinder is blanked out. Unlike the distant cousin of this camera the SLT-A55, there is no way to show the live view image in the viewfinder, which can make using the live view mode in bright sunlight difficult: the screen is not particularly visible in bright light.

The Sony Alpha A560 is a rather large SLR, with the body of the camera measuring 1.89 inches at the thinnest part and a chunky 2.95 inches at the grip. This makes it a bit too thick to be comfortable for those with small hands or shorter fingers, but it feels comfortable in the hand for those with medium and large hands. The textured covering of the grip makes for a firm handhold, even with slightly sweaty hands. On the back of the camera body is a small raised ridge at the back that provides a place for the thumb to rest, and another textured covering that provides for another grip.

The LCD screen of the Sony A560 is located on the back of the camera body. It is a 3-inch screen with an impressive 921k pixel resolution, which means that the images look clear and sharp. We did find that it was rather difficult to see in bright direct sunlight, though, so you might want to use the optical viewfinder instead when shooting outdoors. The LCD panel of this camera is on an articualted arm that allows it to flip up or down, so you can shoot while holding the camera above or below your eye. The screen does not rotate, though, so you cannot rotate it around so you can see it from in front of the camera.

REVIEWS:

ImagingResource reviews writes:

“images are quite clean at ISOs 100 and 200, and ISO 400 is almost as good. Some noise “grain” is noticeable at ISO 800, and there’s a bit of chroma noise in the shadows..There’s some stronger smudging of fine detail at ISO 1,600, but the A560 still does better than most at this ISO for its resolution.“
Rating: N/A

digitalcamerainfo.com writes:

“The Sony Alpha A560 is an interesting SLR: we found that it had good overall performance and was easy to use. But there are a few issues that hold it back: the flip-out LCD screen is useful, but a little awkward to use and doesn’t have the same freedom of movement as the screen of the Canon 60D or many high-end point & shoots. We also found that the 24 to 105mm lens that we tested it produced rather soft images at the wide angle and widest aperture settings (Sony also offers a kit with a smaller 18-55mm zoom lens). Sony has postponed the launch of the A560, so we can’t confirm pricing, but if the pricing remains at the original level of $750 for the body and kit lens, or $650 for the body only, the A560 represents good value for money. We will update this review with final pricing when Sony confirms it.”

imaging-resource.com reviews writes:

“All told, the Sony A560 impressed us as a quality digital SLR camera with plenty of speed and very high image quality, making it a Dave’s Pick.”

 camcorderinfo.com reviews writes:

“In the end, we were more impressed by Sony’s translucent mirror camera, the SLT-A55V, than we were with the A560. The lack of manual controls, combined with some poor results in certain tests, made for a camera with a somewhat undesirable video mode. Sure, you can record Full HD and get a good picture at times, but there are plenty of video-capable DSLRs that allow you to do a whole lot more.”

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The Sony Alpha a580 enables exciting new possibilities for framing and viewing the highest-quality still images and video. The Sony Alpha a580 offers Full HD video shooting. The 16.2 Megapixel Sony Alpha a580 can freeze fleeting photo opportunities at up to 7 fps in Speed Priority Continuous Advance mode.

What’s more, Sony’s popular Quick AF Live View system is now more effective than ever. The benefits of live image preview are maximised by a newly developed 15-point phase-detection autofocus system that keeps even moving subjects in pin-sharp focus. The Sony a580 is compatible with the full Alpha range of over 30 A-mount interchangeable lenses of Sony and Carl Zeiss and offer SteadyShot inside. This in-body sensor shift image stabilisation system provides up to 4 exposure steps of anti-shake correction when shooting handheld.

The A580′s top plate features a tactile shutter release button encircled by an on/off switch that visually apes the zoom levers found on some compact cameras. The shutter-release has a definite half-way point, with the focus points (an increased choice of 15 with 3 cross-type points) rapidly illuminating in the viewfinder and a confirmation bleep signaling that focus and exposure has been determined and the user is free to go on and take the shot. With imperceptible shutter delay, a full resolution JPEG is committed to memory in just over a second in single shot mode, a RAW file in three.

The A580 can record 1080i HD 1920 x 1280 pixel movies at either 25fps (PAL) or 30fps (NTSC) in the AVCHD format, or 1440 x 1080 pixels at 25fps in the MPEG-4 format, useful as this format can currently be shared more easily. There’s also a 640 x 480 VGA mode at 25fps. There’s a limitation of up to 29 minutes, or 9 minutes if SteadyShot is turned on, for the AVCHD format, and a 2Gb file size for MP4 video. Stereo sound is recorded during video capture, and you can fit an optional external stereo microphone to further improve the quality. The HDMI port allows you to connect the A580 to a high-def TV set, but only if you purchase the optional HDMI mini-cable. Unlike the Sony A55 / A33 models, auto-focusing is not possible during movie recording, and just like those cameras, you can’t change the shutter speed or aperture during recording either. On the plus side, exposure compensation, creative styles, white balance, AF area and metering mode all apply equally to stills and moving images.

The Sony Alpha A580 features an adjustable rear 3-inch LCD that tilts up and down, still a relative rarity on a digital SLR. A tilting LCD is always a better choice for a Live View capable DSLR than a fixed one, though some competing models from Nikon, Olympus and Panasonic go even further by offering full LCD articulation, as do Sony’s own A55 and A33. The A580 also has a clever eye level sensor that switches off the rear screen’s info display as you bring your eye close to the optical viewfinder, plus a facility that automatically flips the same display through 90° should you turn the camera on its side to shoot portrait fashion.

The Sony Alpha a580 accepts both Memory Stick PRO Duo (including Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo) and SD (including both SDHC and SDXC formats) media (all sold separately). Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX 30MB per second transfer rate offers the best performance during cameras’ continuous shooting mode or when transferring the data to another media.

Reviews

Phoblographer writes:

“The a580 is a stellar choice for photographers across genres; wedding, sports, concert, street, event, etc. The camera sports stellar AF, an impressive burst capacity, crisp video, and solid performance at high ISOs, among other things.“
Rating: N/A

WDC writes:

“In all the Sony A580 ticks a number of boxes for the mid-range DSLR genre, but doesn’t differentiate itself enough from the A55 or other similarly-specced models to make it anything more than another solid DSLR in a crowded market.“
Rating: ★★★★☆

ExpertReviews writes:

“the A580 is an impressive camera with its low noise, fast continuous performance and array of genuinely useful tricks. We prefer its more conventional design over the A55, but the Canon EOS 550D is better for video and its automatic exposures are more balanced. Ultimately, though, both cameras are eclipsed by the cheaper Nikon D3100 and Pentax K-r.”
Rating: ★★★★☆

CGG writes:

“the Sony A580 is simply producing the best image quality and offering the most impressive ISO performance of any APS-C Alpha camera available today. If you want a powerful but easy to use DSLR with zero compromise in the performance and image quality department, the Sony A580 should be the first camera on your list.”
Rating: ★★★★☆

PhotoRadar writes:

“As an all-rounder performer it shines, with its high-resolution sensor and articulated LCD screen making it ideal for still-life photography, and its speedy focusing system and 7fps burst rate meaning that it’s not out of place when action presents itself either.”
Rating: ★★★★☆

PhotographyBlog writes:

“Image quality is very good, with noise not rearing its ugly head until ISO 1600 for JPEGs and not until 6400 if you use the innovative Multi Frame Noise Reduction mode, although the A580 does apply some pretty aggressive noise reduction to keep the files clean, resulting in a loss of fine detail. “
Rating: ★★★★½

AlphaMountWorld writes:

“Since the battery life is so stellar (even in very cold weather), that shouldn’t be a consideration for the A580 either. My only concerns are the mediocre dust reduction system and weather resistance of the a580. As long as you shooting in pretty normal conditions weather wise, it will make a versatile companion capable of beautiful landscapes and tack sharp animal life/still life images”
Rating: N/A

 

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This entry-level model incorporates almost all the features of the original A33 and A55, but includes what Sony promises is an improved 16MP sensor and handful of extra processing options. The SLT-a35 has an electronic viewfinder, rather than an optical one, and as a result it doesn’t need a movable mirror to direct light up to the viewfinder.

It uses a fixed, semi-transparent mirror to provide light to a focusing sensor, allowing the rest through to the imaging sensor. The result is a full-time live view camera that can offer fast, phase-detection autofocus and complete consistency of behavior regardless of whether you’re using the eye-level viewfinder or the rear screen for viewing. The fact that this is all available in a small, relatively inexpensive enthusiast camera made the A55 one of our favorites in its class.

The A35 can capture as many as six Raw / Raw+JPEG or 14 Fine JPEG frames at a rate of 5.5 frames per second. As well as this high-speed mode, there’s also a lower-speed mode that captures three frames per second.SLT-A35 marks the second wave of Sony’s radical SLT design, and does so in a way that offers to put the technology into more people’s hands.

The Sony Alpha SLT-A35 gains a series of image processing filters (such as the ‘Toy Camera’ option), that are becoming a standard feature at this level of camera. The high-speed shooting speed is the same as the A33′s 7 frames per second. Instead, to reduce the amount of data being processed, Sony Alpha A-35 takes a 8.4MP chunk from the middle of the frame, giving a 1.4x crop. This has the effect of giving the long end of the kit zoom a field of view equivalent to a 116mm lens in film terms, rather than the usual 83mm.

The A35  has a continuous shooting capability of 5.5fps or 7fps when the command dial is in the telezoom mode (this reduces the resolution to 8.4 megapixels and sets the compression rate to medium). It also allows continuous focusing in Full HD video using the 15 point TTL phase-detection.

The Sony A35 represents a gentle refresh and reshuffle compared to the existing models, rather than any radical redesign.It  gets a redesigned version of the 16MP CMOS chip featured in the A55, with Sony promising improved power consumption. This camera also offers improved heat characteristics – extending the duration of videos the camera can capture before any risk of overheating occurs. It can now record for up to 29 minutes per clip, rather than the 9 that the A55 can manage with SteadyShot switched on.

Reviews:

cnet.com.au reviews writes:

It is a subtle update to Alpha range of SLRs and while it won’t be a game-changer, it’s certainly good at what it does.”

pocket-lint.com reviews writes:

 A35 digs its heels in to try and put the SLT format on the map. And with its 16.2-megapixel sensor it’s well on the way to doing just that. Indeed  SLT -A35  is a solid performing budget camera that produces fantastic images and holds its own against the DSLR market. In fact it often betters it.”

pcworld.idg.com.au reviews writes:

  A35 is a viable alternative for its entry-level Canon EOS 600D and Nikon D3100 competitors. It doesn’t have any special surprises in picture quality or usability, although we think the build quality of the bundled lens isn’t great and the buttons could be easier to press.  A35 is very compact and has effective built-in image stabilisation and excellent Live View.”

trustedreviews.com reviews writes:

“While attention is naturally drawn to the super-fast AF and continuous shooting abilities of the A35, what really impresses is overall image quality. Sony has made great strides with its Exmor sensors, and the result here is a camera that performs exceptionally well in low light.”

cnet.co.uk reviews writes:

Its  results speak for themselves. Colours are true and focus is sharp, while the carefully positioned controls make it easy to achieve some great results in very short order.
If you don’t already have a stock of lenses for a rival manufacturer, take a serious look at SLT – A35 when you’re next consider an upgrade. When bought with the kit lens, it is extraordinary value for money.”

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The brains of the Sony Alpha a33 is a refined version of Sony’s BIONZ® image processor. The Sony a33 can automatically detect up to eight individual faces. On the mode dial are the standard array of shooting options anyone would expect, including full PASM control, two automatic modes, non-flash, scene, continuous and 3D sweep panorama mode. This camera is well equipped for most connection options, including a mini-HDMI port, mini-USB, external microphone input and remote trigger release. There’s an instant movie record button around the back that starts the 1080i/30fps video recording in AVCHD format.

Capture the decisive moment with the world’s first Translucent Mirror Technology™ DSLR. The Sony Alpha a33 features professional-grade continuous shooting at 7 fps and visibly faster, more accurate focus in Live View and HD Movie modes. Compose your shots on either the LCD monitor or electronic viewfinder with 100% framing accuracy. Advanced features including Auto HDR, Sweep Panorama and 15-point Auto Focus make it dramatically easier to get the best shot.

The Sony Alpha a33 provides 100 percent field of view and has a high resolution, but it’s definitely something that you either love or hate. Shooting options and an electronic level can be overlaid on the image you see through the viewfinder, and the “always on” Live View mode means you can adjust your exposure and preview what the image will look like before taking an image. While this all sounds wonderful in theory, the viewfinder is very small and it doesn’t feel like a true SLR experience.

The A33 features a three-inch, 921k dot resolution screen that swivels 270 degrees. The screen also has a 16:9 aspect ratio, emphasising the focus on video shooting in addtion to stills photography. It also features a nifty Sweep Panorama, and can shoot at up to 25,600 ISO.
The A33 produces very good video files at its native 1080i resolution. When using the 18-55mm lens, it does show up its weaknesses more prominently, like its lack of edge in sharpness and fringing. There’s no manual controls available for video recording and audio does sound a bit tinny from the internal microphone.

Experience a revolutionary breakthrough in video capture when shooting fast-moving subjects. The Sony α33 is the world’s first camera with the precision of Phase Detection auto focus (AF) for HD Movies. Translucent Mirror Technology not only enables full-time phase-detection AF for photos, it also delivers the same speed and precision for Full HD movies.

Unlike other DSLRs that can either shoot or focus with the speed and precision of Phase Detection AF, the Sony a33 is the world’s first DSLR that can do both simultaneously1. Featuring an unprecedented Translucent Mirror, the Sony Alpha a33 is able to feed both the image sensor and the Phase Detection at the same time.

Features:

• Translucent Mirror Design- Offers simultaneous phase detection auto focus and camera metering/shooting
• 14.2 MP CMOS HD Sensor- Allows 1080i HD video and more resolution that you’ll probably ever need
• 1.44 Million Pixel Electronic Viewfinder (1.1x magnification ration means a big view at 100% field of view (no cropping)
•  3″ 921K Pixel “True Black” Full Swivel LCD Screen with auto-gain for bright shooting conditions
•  Main Sensor Live view autofoucus during Video Recording
•  Sweep Panorama Mode- Automatic Stitching of several images in camera for a max 24mp resolution panorama image
•  Dynamic Range Optimizer- One shot image fine tuned highlights and shadows with an in camera Iridix processor for tough lighting scenes – pioneered by Apical and licensed by Sony
•  Face Detection
•  AUTO HDR- Adjustable now to a full six stops of exposure value
•  Smile Shutter mode- Camera will automatically fire when a smile is detected (adjustable sensitivity)
•  Dual Axis Level Guage- Aids in leveling your camera on axis

Reviews

CNET.au writes:

“great entry-level digital SLR, the A33 offers fast shooting speeds and very good image quality for most intents and purposes.”
Rating: ★★★★☆

PhotographyBlog writes:

“The Sony A33 is a great marriage of new and old, competitively priced to take on the best that mid-range DSLRs and Compact System Cameras can offer, and surpassing both in many ways. Highly Recommended.”
Rating: ★★★★½

PhotoReview.au writes:

“The AF system on the a33 was as fast and accurate as we found with the a55 and the review camera was just as able to keep focus on moving subjects – as long as they weren’t moving really fast. We found a similar slight tendency to hunt in low light levels and with low-contrast subjects. “
Rating: ★★★★½

SteveHuffPhoto writes:

“The Sony offers rich color, superb auto white balance and the responsiveness of much more expensive cameras. In my opinion, the A33 is a winner and I had a hard time coming up with negatives for this little guy”
Rating: N/A

ImagingResource writes:

“The Sony A33 performed well in our low light test, producing bright images down to the lowest light level we test at (1/16 fc) at all ISO settings…Noise is very well controlled up to ISO 800, though as expected, at higher ISOs there are moderate to high amounts of fine luminance noise and some blotchy chroma noise. Auto white balance did a very good job here, producing a neutral color balance at all ISOs and light levels.”
Rating: N/A

pcworld.idg.com.au reviews writes:

“Our overall impression of the Sony Alpha A33 (SLTA33L) is that it’s a very capable hybrid camera for users who want excellent still image quality as well as a useful Full HD movie mode. Its smallish size means you can take it with you on holidays without it taking up too much space in your backpack, but you’ll want to get a better lens than the 18-55mm that ships with it. It costs around the same price as the Olympus PEN EP-2 interchangeable lens camera and Panasonic’s LUMIX DMC-G2, so it’s pretty good value, especially considering it comes with a built-in flash, a hot-shoe and a built-in EVF.”

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Specifications:

Image sensor: 23.4 x 15.6mm Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor with 14.6 million photosites (14.2 megapixels effective)
A/D processing: 12-bit
Lens mount: Sony A-mount (accepts Minolta and Konica Minolta AF lenses)
Focal length crop factor: 1.5x
Image formats: Stills – ARW.RAW, JPEG (Exif 2.3), RAW+JPEG; Movies – AVCHD/MP4
Image Sizes: Stills – 3:2 aspect: 4592x 3056, 3344 x 2224, 2288 x 1520; 16:9 aspect: 4592 x 2576, 3344 x 1872, 2288 x 1280; Movies: 1920 x 1080 (50i recording, 25 fps image sensor output / Average bit rate 17 Mbps); 1440 x 1080 (25 fps / Average bit rate 12 Mbps), 640 x 480 (25 fps / Average bit rate 3 Mbps)
Image Stabilisation: Body-integrated image-sensor shift; approx. 2.5 to 4 stops decrease in shutter speeds (varies with conditions and lens used)
Dust removal: Charge protection coating on low pass filter and image-sensor shift mechanism
Shutter speed range: 30 seconds to 1/4000 second plus Bulb; flash synch at 1/160 second
Exposure Compensation: +/- 2EV in 1/3 EV increments
Exposure bracketing: 3 continuous exposures in 0.3 or 0.7-stop steps
Self-timer: 2 or 10 seconds delay
Focus system: TTL phase-detection system using CCD line sensors; wide area / 15-point local frame selection / fixed centre spot focus, predictive AF for moving subjects, auto-tracking focus point, focus lock
Focus modes: Single-shot AF, Auto AF, Continuous AF, Manual Focus
Exposure metering: 1200-zone evaluative
Shooting modes: Auto, Advanced (Auto+), Program AE, Aperture priority, Shutter priority, Manual, Sweep Panorama (2D/3D), Continuous Advance Priority AE; Scene modes (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Sunset, Night view / Night portrait, Hand-held Twilight)
Picture Style/Control settings: Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, B/W
Colour space options: sRGB, Adobe RGB
ISO range: Auto, ISO 100 to 12,800 (in 1-stop increments)
White balance: Auto, Preset (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash), Colour Temperature (2500 to 9900K with 19-step Magenta / Green compensation)
Flash: Built-in Auto Pop-up, GN 10 (metres at ISO 100)
Flash exposure adjustment: +/- 2EV in 1/3 EV increments
Sequence shooting: Up to 7 fps in Continuous Advance Priority AE mode, up to 6 fps in Continuous mode; max. 16 Large/Fine JPEGs, 7 raw frames
Storage Media: Single slot that accepts SD/SDHCSDXC or Memory Stick Pro Duo cards
Viewfinder: 1.2 cm colour EVF with 100% FOV, 1.1x magnification, approx 19mm eye relief, dioptre adjustment from -4.0 to +4.0 dpt
LCD monitor: 3.0-inch (100% field of view), 921,600-dot TFT, Xtra Fine LCD with TruBlack technology
Live View modes: Quick AF Live View using translucent mirror mechanism
Data LCD: No
Playback functions: Single-frame, Index (4 or 9 frames), Enlarge (7.2x  to 14x), Slideshow, Picture rotation (auto mode available), Histogram (independent luminance/RGB available), Shooting information
Interface terminals: USO 2.0, HDMI (Type C Mini), Mic. terminal, remote controller, Bravia synch
Power supply: NP-FW50 rechargeable lithium-ion battery; CIPA rated for approx. 270 shots (EVF) or 340 shots (LCD)
Dimensions (wxhxd): Approx. 124.4 x 92 x 84.7 mm
Weight: Approx. 433 grams (without battery, memory card or accessories)

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The Sony Alpha a55 enables exciting new possibilities for framing and viewing highest-quality video and still images. This camera features a bright 7.5 cm (3.0″) (16:9) Xtra Fine LCD.

The Sony Alpha a55 family of interchangeable lens cameras from Sony grows with the compact, ultra-responsive new Sony Alpha a55  camera. Sony’s first-ever digital camera to employ Translucent Mirror Technology showcases an innovative optical system that opens up dramatic new shooting possibilities. In contrast with conventional DSLR cameras, Translucent Mirror Technology uses a fixed, translucent mirror that ‘splits’ the optical pathway between the main image sensor and a separate phase-detection autofocus sensor.

Features:

- 16.2MP (effective) APS HD CMOS sensor

- Fixed, pellicle-type semi-translucent mirror

- Maximum ISO 12,800 (with a quasi-ISO 25,600 ‘Multi-frame NR’ option)

- 15-point phase-detection AF array with 3 cross-type AF points

- Electronic viewfinder with 1.15 million dot resolution

- Built-in GPS

- Electronic level in EVF/LCD with pitch/roll indicator

- Dual-purpose Memory Stick/SD card slot

- 10fps continuous shooting rate

- 1080p AVCHD movie mode with continuous AF

- Articulated 3in ‘TruBlack’ LCD with 912k dots socket for external microphone

- 2x magnification mode in live view

- Face-detection AF (focus via nearest phase-detection AF point)

The Sony A55 can hit ISO 6400 and 12,800, and the fast shooting speed (10 frames per second) means that most consumers will find the continuous-shooting autofocus performance and photo quality good enough for shooting kids, pets and sports — the mainstream dSLR trifecta. Keep in mind that a fast (30MB/sec) SD card will make a big difference in your burst performance experience.

The A55 uses electronic viewfinders and ha a drop-down articulated LCD, like the one on the Nikon D5000. Sony adds a new Auto+ mode, an automatic scene selection mode, which the rest of the world already has, as well as its usual assortment of multi-shot modes like Auto HDR (increased to six shots for a possible 6EV increase in tonal range), Handheld Twilight, Sweep Panorama and Sweep 3D. It also has a built-in geotagging .

The Sony a55 is made possible by adopting an approach that has more in common with a mirrorless camera (like the Panasonic G2, for example) than an SLR by removing the bits that pretty much define such cameras: the optical viewfinder and moving mirror.

The designation ‘SLT’ stands for single lens translucent and it’s the ‘translucent’ bit that’s the key to what differentiates these new models both from conventional DSLRs and mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras. The Sony Alpha a55 SLTs do have mirrors, but they’re mirrors that let the majority of the light pass straight through to the sensor, rather than having to swing out of the way to allow exposure. As a result they are fixed in position, always reflecting a portion of the light emerging from the back of the lens onto a phase-detection AF array housed in the top of the camera. (A newly-developed 15-point array in the case of these two cameras).

Reviews

Shutterbug writes:

“In all, the a55 begins to create a different photographic atmosphere. It’s a fascinating combination of tools and tricks, with the tricks increasingly becoming an inherent part of the tools.”
Rating: N/A

DigitalCameraHQ writes:

“The A55 is an excellent camera all around, and absolutely worth buying. It’s the speediest consumer dSLR out there and doesn’t compromise on image quality, either. The handling is unique within the dSLR realm, and incredibly versatile out in the field: Nothing else at this price combines a dSLR’s speed with such a useful live-view”
Rating: ★★★★☆

TechTree writes:

“Image quality is excellent even in low light conditions, especially when you use the Hand-held Night Shot mode. Photos are sharp and colors look natural. The GPS geotagging feature is surely going to interest travelers with a serious interest in photography.”
Rating: ★★★★☆

TechRadar writes:

“Given the current Sony A55 price, it may still prove to be a compelling choice if the features meet your buying criteria, due to its decent image quality at high sensitivities, compact dimensions and support for existing Sony A-mount lenses.”
Rating: ★★★★☆

Adorama writes:

“The Sony A55 is a great marriage of new and old, competitively priced to take on the best that mid-range DSLRs and Compact System Cameras can offer, and surpassing both in many ways. Highly Recommended.”
Rating: ★★★★½

PhotographyBlog writes:

“The Sony A55 is a great marriage of new and old, competitively priced to take on the best that mid-range DSLRs and Compact System Cameras can offer, and surpassing both in many ways. Highly Recommended.”
Rating: ★★★★½

 

 

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Good: Efficient and simple live-view mode, Tilting LCD display, Decent value for money

Bad: Awkward handling, Plasticky build quality, Too similar to the Alpha DSLR-A380

The Sony Alpha A390 includes a mini-HDMI terminal for direct connection to any HD Ready TV (requires optional cable).The Sony A390 adds the extra benefit of Quick AF Live View.

Ideal for first-time DSLR users, the Sony DSLR-A390 offers a dramatic step up in picture quality and creative options from point-and-shoot compact cameras. The Sony Alpha A390 is easy to use, even if you’ve never handled a DSLR camera before.

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Ephotozine writes:
“Sony’s A390 is certainly a very capable camera and the results this camera is capable of producing should please many who want an easy to use introduction to shooting with a digital SLR
. It’s only weakness appears to be with noise at high ISO settings, but even then the results are more than acceptable for most uses up to ISO800 and even maybe ISO1600.. Sony’s standard 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 SAM lens that comes bundled with this camera has proved itself capable of producing very good results. We did a full test on the lens here where the lens showed itself capable of producing images with excellent resolution.”
Rating: ★★★★½

PCWorld writes:
“The 55-200mm lens gives the A390 good reach for close-ups and it’s useful for outdoor photography as well as portraits. It has an aperture range from f/4 (at 55mm) to f/5.6 (at 200mm), but it’s not stabilised — image stabilisation happens in the A390’s body. It focuses rather loudly, but it’s accurate and in our tests we had no problems focusing on our intended marks..”
Rating: ★★★½☆

Pocket-lint writes:
“Of course, for those first time buyers this will be of little consequence as the A390 is an affordable DSLR that takes decent pictures of good, usable quality throughout its entire ISO 100-3200 range…”
Rating: ★★★½☆

CNET.uk writes:
“The main autofocus sensor is still active, so the A390 focuses much faster in live-view mode than other dSLRs — hence ‘Quick AF’. It’s quick and simple to activate the live-view mode, and it works well. This mode is all the more useful thanks to the tilting, 69mm (2.7-inch) LCD on the back of the camera. Low-level and macro shots are much easier as a result.”
Rating: ★★★☆☆

WDC writes:
“The camera’s Quick AF Live View speed still remains to be beaten in this class, and the tilt-angle LCD screen is a great addition when compared to some competition. The A390 stands its ground well and produces decent pictures throughout its ISO 100-3200 range..”
Rating: ★★★★☆

With a resolution of 14.2 effective megapixels for flawless, low-noise images, bothe Sony A390 offers the speedy shooting responses that are prized by DSLR users. The Sony Alpha A390 adds the extra benefit of Quick AF Live View. This unique system teams the convenience of live image preview on the tilt-angle Clear Photo LCD with speedy, accurate phase-detection autofocus.

The Sony DSLR-A390 features an attractive new grip design that allows even more comfortable handling. Upper control areas of the Sony A390 have also been revised with a clear, uncluttered new button layout. Even DSLR novices will find it brilliantly simple to explore the generous creative features of this new Sony Alpha SLR. The intuitive Graphic Display makes it easy to understand the relation between shutter speed and aperture, plus the effects of your chosen exposure settings on the final picture. The Help Guide offers clear, concise explanations of camera functions, illustrated by a sample image to show the results you’ll achieve. Quick access to shooting and playback function menus is streamlined by colorful on-screen icons.

Sony Alpha A390 specifications:

Color space:
sRGB
Adobe RGB
Lens mount: Sony Alpha lenses (also compatible with Minolta and Konica Minolta AF lenses)

Autofocus:
TTL phase dectection
9-point

Viewfinder:
Optical fixed eye-level
Pentamirror type
Frame coverage 95% (approx.)
Viewfinder magnification approx. 0.74x with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1
Spherical Acute Matte focusing screen

LCD monitor:
2.7″ tilting TFT LCD
230,400 dots

Continuous shooting:
2.5 fps with viewfinder
2.0 fps with Live View
JPEG: Limited only by storage
RAW: Approx. 6 frames
RAW+JPEG: Approx. 3 frames

Self-timer: 2 or 10 sec

Connectivity:
USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed)
HDMI mini connector (Type C)

Power: Lithium-Ion battery pack NP-FH50

Battery life: Approx. 500 shots (CIPA standard)

Dimensions: Approx. 128.1 x 97.1 x 83.5mm

Weight (no batt): Approx.497 g

Good:
- Friendly ergonomics
- Comfortable body size and weight
- Great performance in normal shooting modes
- Unequalled performance when using Fast Autofocus Live View
- Great Auto HDR (High Dynamic Range) mode
- Fast busrt frame rate for this class of camera
- Dual Card slots (SDHC, MS Pro Duo)
- Nice 3-inch tilting LCD
- Excellent battery life
- All lenses enjoy the benefits of a camera body based IS

Bad:
- No standard video out (mini-HDMI Port only)
- No included video cable
- No Depth of Field Preview or Mirror Lockup features
- Slightly slower burst frame rate when using AF-C (Continuous AF) in some conditions
- No video capture feature
- No way to turn off high ISO Noise Reduction (Normal or High options only)

The new Sony Alpha A500 provides excellent picture quality, particularly in low-light scenarios. A new generation of Sony(R) Exmor CMOS image sensors employ new low-noise processing for high-quality pictures. The BIONZ image processor has color-noise reduction that helps achieve low noise up to ISO 12800, without sacrificing fine detail.

In-Camera High Dynamic Range
The A500 is one of the Sony’s first DSLR cameras that offer an in-camera High Dynamic Range (HDR) feature for capturing highlights and shadows, which processes the image within two seconds. Unlike HDR features in other DSLR cameras, Sony’s unique positional interpolation technology can overcome slight changes in camera position and align individual shots so that a tripod is not required.

The feature handles severe backlighting and other high-contrast scenes like looking out a window into bright daylight. The in-camera auto HDR technology combines the highlight and shadow detail of two separate captures into one remarkably natural looking image.

Improved Live View
Because composing shots on the LCD monitor is becoming increasingly important to DSLR users, Sony has equipped this camera with two Live View functions and a 3-inch (measured diagonally) LCD screen that tilts 90 degrees up or down.

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Sony’s Quick AF Live View uses two sensors to maintain the same focusing speed as with the optical viewfinder. While the speed of Quick AF Live View is ideal for every day shooting, Manual Focus Check Live View enables critical framing and magnification for setting precise manual focus in macro and tripod shooting. Temporary 7x and 14x zoom views enable you to focus on extremely fine detail while the 1x view shows 100 percent framing in the LCD.

The Quick Auto Focus Live View has been developed with Face Detection technology to help you get the best shot by recognizing and adjusting for faces. It is the world’s first Face Detection system to work with fast, high-precision “phase detection” Auto Focus. By tracking up to eight faces, this system can prioritize auto focus points on a face, and optimize exposure and white balance for beautiful portraits.

The Sony DSLR-A500 is one the Sony’s first DSLR cameras that include Smile Shutter((TM)) technology in Live View, which takes the shot when your subject smiles. It works with Quick Auto Focus Live View to capture spontaneous moments.

Features

- New 12.3/14.2 effective megapixel CMOS sensor and new enhanced BIONZ processor for detail-packed, low-noise images with high sensitivity up to ISO 12800
- High-speed continuous shooting up to 5fps (with optical viewfinder) Enhanced Quick AF Live – View captures fast-moving action, with Face Detection for beautiful portraits
- 180º tilt-angle 3” Xtra Fine LCD (A550) and intuitive new interface for clear, simple shooting
- Manual Focus Check Live View mode for precise, convenient adjustment of focus and composition
- Auto HDR mode for high dynamic range exposures
- Class-leading shooting stamina
- HDMI™ output and BRAVIA™ Sync for control from TV remote

Image stabilization helps take blur-free shots by compensating for camera shake. Typical DSLR systems build image stabilization into selected lenses only. SteadyShot INSIDE(TM) image stabilization is built into the camera body itself. Blur will also be reduced with every A-mount lens, including macro and wide aperture standard zoom lenses, with an effect equivalent to shutter speeds faster by 2.5 to 4 stops

To make the benefits of macro photography easier and more accessible, Sony is making available at retail the DT 30mm F/2.8 (model SAL30M28) macro lens. It captures intricate close-ups, which is difficult to achieve with standard lenses and is only compatible with APS-C format DSLRs.

Memory Cards
For higher capacity storage with greater connectivity and faster transfer speeds, the new DSLRs are compatible with Sony’s newest 32GB Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo(TM) HX media. The HX series card is designed to deliver optimal read and write speeds for a growing number of products that require high-bandwidth memory in order to capture and store large data files.

Using the HX series media, Sony a (alpha) DSLR users can confidently enjoy advanced features such as continuous-shooting photography and realize higher transfer rates of large capacity files to their compatible PC (via supplied USB adapter).

The  DSLR-A500 includes dedicated slots for high-capacity Memory Stick PRO Duo(TM), Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo(TM), HX series and SD/SDHC media (all sold separately).

Trusted Reviews writes about A500:
“The Sony Alpha A500 is a well-designed mid-range camera ideal for anyone upgrading from an entry-level model. It is rather bulky compared to its main rivals, but it is solidly made and handles well. It has a good range of features, excellent performance and reliably good image quality. If the lack of a video mode is no handicap then it’s certainly worth looking at.”

alphamountworld.com writes:
“One very important mention, is that the A500 is the reigning champ of battery life of any Alpha camera and probably over any DSLR in its class in the marketplace. For one charge, I shot nearly 1,000 images with 50% battery life remaining. You do the math. This trumped even the Alpha A550. It’s not a camera you’ll need to worry about in terms of battery life obviously, even when using live view on and off. Using the main sensor live view seems to draw a bit more power because of the bigger sensor, but that was mixed in the first 1K shots as well. Not too shabby.”

Steves digicams writes:
“The A500 is a camera with a wide variety of interesting features, including very fast Autofocus when using Live View (something you don’t find with competing dSLR models), and a unique Hand Held Auto HDR mode. Yet, the A500 still offers a number of features that appeal to first time dSLR owners, too (including a variety of scene modes, and easy to navigate screens for other camera settings). We only had a handful of minor complaints, and found that the A500 was fun to use with it’s nice ergonomics, easy to use control layout, and performance oriented features, making it a great choice in it’s market niche for virtually any type of still photography.”

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