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#1 Photo Products - Sony Alpha DSLRA350K 14.2MP Digital SLR Camera with Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 Zoom Lens
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List Price:
Our Price: $719.99
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Manufacturer: Sony
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Average Customer Rating:  
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Batteries Included: 1
Binding: Electronics
Brand: Sony
Color: Black
Digital Zoom: 2
Display Size: 2.7
EAN: 0027242727311
Feature: Incredible 14.2 MP for ultra-high-resolution detail
Floppy Disk Drive Description: None
Has Red Eye Reduction: 1
Included Software: Yes
Label: Sony
Manufacturer: Sony
Maximum Focal Length: 70
Maximum Resolution: 14
Minimum Focal Length: 18
Model: B00138MVGE
Optical Zoom: 4
Publisher: Sony
Release Date: 2008-04-24
Studio: Sony
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Features
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Incredible 14.2 MP for ultra-high-resolution detail
Kit include DT 18-70mm f3.5-5.6 Standard Zoom Lens
High sensitivity (ISO 3200) with noise reduction
Tiltable 2.7¿ LCD screen for high/low angle shots
Super SteadyShot in-camera image stabilization
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating: 
Summary: great camera, but........
Comment: great camera. The one thing I wasn't expecting was that it takes so great pictures that it will make an inexpensive lens look cheap. These Kit lenses were fine for my smaller processor cameras and gave some very good pictures but this one simply shows any and all imperfections in my older, inexpensive lenses........tried one of the newer, more expensive lens, made for this model, and took great pictures.... guess I learned my lesson that if I'm going to use a great camera, don't try to shoot cheap... the pictures will tell the story... new lenses coming to my collection, soon.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great Camera
Comment: I used 35 mm years ago and then stopped taking pics. Started up because of some of the digital point and shoot cameras. When I decided to get back into SLRs, I did a lot of research. I have never been into snob appeal so I looked into features, picture quality and value as significant factors. Sony, who took over the older Minolta line, certainly had the right idea when they put together the 350. It is pretty easy to use right out of the box. I would consider a field guide if you are not camera savy, so you know how to get the most out of it. I recently used it on a trip to England and took about 800 pictures in 10 days. It worked great. I do not use the kit lens, but found some others that make this camera pretty flexible (but that's another review.) So far, there is nothing that I have wanted to do that this camera can't.
The majority of great pictures come from the photographer's eye, scene and light. IMHO, this camera will not hold you back if you have those.
Customer Rating:
Summary: A satisfied buyer
Comment: I purchased the Sony A350 primarily to have an up-to-date, medium-high end DSLR that would accept my Minolta lenses: I have seven. Professional photography was my first career, and had other opportunities not presented, I likely would have remained a photographer. I remained an avid amateur photographer throughout two subsequent careers, and now in retirement. I've found the the A350 a competitive DSLR, with most or all of the functions and modes of similar price-range cameras. Couple that with allowing me to use my collection of Minolta lenses, I've made a good choice. One feature I particularly like since I print large format copies of many of my photos is the menu selection "Creative Style" allowing shooting in Adobe Photoshop color space.
Two downers:
1. The LCD screen is particulary vulnerable protruding rearward to accommodate the LCD tilt function. Moreover, when using the viewfinder, skin oils and sweat--I shoot a lot of equine sports action--soils the LCD continuously. This vulnerability is why I rated the camera 4 stars rather than 5.
2. I find the Camera Shake warning indicator distracting, and essentially useless. Even when I use a tripod the indicator indicates maximum at the slightest touch. I'll rely on controlling shutter speed.
Nonetheless, I am satisfied with the camera, and would recommend it to others.
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Summary: What a great camera
Comment: I waited a long time for the Nikon D80 to come down in price. While I was at the store ready to purchase the D80 the guy behind the counter introduced me to this A350. I have a few Minolta Lenses so it seemed like a great fit. I was a little skeptical at first but let me tell you, this is a great camera. I have taken more than 700 photos including my kids playing, storms, Lightning, and even long exposure night photos of the sky. I have had some KILLER photos come out of this camera. I am highly impressed and I have no regrets in choosing this camera over the D80. The only downside that I saw in the beginning was the 2.5 photos per second vs the d80's 3.? per second. I can handle that. I would highly recommend at least a 4 gig card but get the 8gig.I have the 8 gig and I currently have about 720 photos stored at highest res. about 14mb per photo on the card with plenty of room left.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Nice cam! Nice pics!
Comment: I enjoyed A350 a lot. The image quality is very high. I shot some awesome family pictures, portraits, our vacation photos: everything came out superb. For an amateur as I am it is dream camera! I user DSC-R1 from Sony before and it also was terrific camera. If you aren't satisfied with the pics from this cam you need some real expensive lens and pro level equipment.
I'm very happy with this DSLR!
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Editorial Reviews:
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Attach the included DT 18-70mm f3.5-5.6 standard zoom lens and start expressing yourself. With incredible 14.2 MP detail, Sony's a (alpha) DSLR-A350 raises the bar. This model pushes the envelope, setting a standard of excellence for step-up digital photographers shooting both family memories and fine-art photos. Live preview in a large 2.7" LCD screen links you and your subject - and you'll have special features like super-quick AF response, continuous shooting at 2 fps while you see your subject in the viewfinder, Creative Style modes for quick recall of custom settings, and in-camera Super SteadyShot image stabilization that reduces blur for every Sony, Carl Zeiss and legacy Minolta a-mount lens.
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