Sony Alpha DSLRA300X 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization with DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 & DT 55-200mm f/4-5.6 Zoom Lenses by Sony
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Digital camera reviews of Sony Alpha DSLRA300X 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization with DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 & DT 55-200mm f/4-5.6 Zoom Lenses
Digital camera Review: A300- A best choice for beginners
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased the Sony A300 after a few weeks of exhaustive analysis ' The 10.2 MP camera delivers more than it expects. I was in doubt with A300 and A350, but now I realized that a bigger MP does not have much to do with the picture quality. When comparing with A200, I think the live view is worth 100$. Overall very good product which keeps Sony in front among Nikon D40, D60 and Canon starter series.Digital camera Review: BIG Bang for you Buck
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been using a film SLR (Pentax) camera for some time and wanted to graduate over to a digital SLR. I went around looking for a beginners digital SLR and had to choose from Sony A300, Canon Rebel XSi and Nikon D60. Looking at the prices and the reviews I decided to buy the Sony A300. One of my more accomplished friends bought the Canon XSi at the same time while another of my friends swore by a Nikon. But after a few months, I have realized that for over 95% of our photos the Sony is just as good, if not better than the Canon or the Nikon, and about 20% cheaper. Also, the image stabilization is awesome and since the stabilizer is in the body, and not in the lens, each individual lens is way lighter. The sensor is as good as the Nikon one and maybe a hair less sensitive than the canon one in very low lights (noticeable at 1600 ISO or over). But, I have realized that a 1600 ISO picture is important low light conditions and mostly when all efforts to improve exposure fails, making it very rare. So it is not worth the 20% of price difference for me.
The LCD is way better than the Canon XSi for sure, giving you a much better review of the picture.
The menu is easy to handle and the controls are really good. However, the battery life is about as good as the canon, and not as good as the Nikon one. But a second battery easily solves that problem.
By the way, it might take you 2-3 months to really become up to date with a good digital SLR if you have never used a dSLR before - till then, you shoud not pass a judgement on the camera.
Overall I am glad that I bought the A300 and Love taking pictures with it. I think the A300 gives a real great bang for your bucks.
Digital camera Review: Best Camera, I mean it
Summary: 5 Stars
After researching all the available DSLR's cameras online with in depth reviews from reputable unbiased sites, I found the sony alpha 300k, to be the best price/product available.
I have tried the nikon D 60, and then returned it,.I am aamazed at the sony alpha 300 ease of use and excellent pictures quality. All the features included, i.e.: tiltable screen, live view, extra foucs, steady shot and the 2 lenses i got with it, I thought this to be a steal...
I am a beginner with DSLR's but not with photography,..I thought i will be using the live view, but I find myself shooting more with the OVF.
All the reviews about the small size of the OVF are bull, you see what you are supposed to see and what you need to see to take excellent photos... the CF feature is great.
I bought the extra flash (199, ONLY 99 W/SPECIAL COMBO OFFER), the pictures qualities at night are amazing, it adjust automatically to the zoom degree to give excellent exposure.
I bought extra batteries, sony alpha bag, and uv protector lens. I think i'll be bying the 28-300 mm zoom sigma lens once the price drops some more..
Overall, after spending hourse of reserches, I was drawne to the this sony alpha 300,..i did not know about it befiore, but i am extrmely pleased with the pics quality. ps the 14 mp, does not make a lot of difference unless you are shooting in macro, as the lens mount is the same for the 300 and the 350, in fact it may blurr the puiture by trying to insert more mp through the same size lenses,.. i am glade i stuck to the 300 and saved me 200 dollars.
The camera built and feel is excellent very pro, and is very well designed even for the smallest fingers, has a great grip and feels well buils, unlike the nikon d-60.
So all of you who may be confused about the camera or what to get: the sony will not disapoint, I am picky by nature and can not find flaws in this machine yet... just make sure to get the extra flash (wireless), and some extra zooming lenses,.. you'll be happy you did.
Amazon deliverd the camera in under 1 week, excellent conditions. Just buy the CF, i found the transcend brand to be exceptionaqlly good and fast. get the 8 gb it is a bargain and do not forget the CF reader as most computer doe not have ability to read cf yet. it cost about 15-30 dollars depending on brand.
Happy photography dslr style.
paul 06 29 08
Digital camera Review: Best DSLR for the price
Summary: 5 Stars
I compared this camera with the Nikon. Live View was the deciding factor. This camera is great. Pictures are super clear. I have not had much time to use all the features but many think that the photos were taken by a professional. I shot on auto mode! Sports shots come out great, the clarity and speed are really wonderful for an amateur photog.
Downside, you can get some shadow as the flash pops up quite low and can cause shadow with the lens.
I recommend getting the accessory kit with the extra battery as I am always forgetting to charge it.
Digital camera Review: Better Than the Alpha 350, IMO
Summary: 5 Stars
I took the plunge, and purchased an Alpha 300; Sony being rather new to the SLR arena, there wasn't much information to go off of at the time. I'm happy to report that this camera performs VERY well, impressing all my Nikon and Olympus loyal friends during multiple photo shoots.
The Live View is very useful for awkward position shots; low down, up high, etc. and is the envy of most other camera owners.
Picture quality is very high, even in low-light conditions.
With the capability of 3 frames/second, I don't see any reason in going for the Alpha 350, which only manages 2.5 at best. 10.2MP is more than enough, even if you're shooting billboards, IMO.
All together a very versatile camera, with more than enough features and capability to keep you busy for a long time. I think only die-hard professionals would need much more.