Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 SLR Digital Camera

$599.00@buy.com

$599.99@amazon.com

Sony's DSLR-A350 Digital Camera Body features 14.2 MP CCD, Live Preview of Your Subject, Tiltable 2.7 Clear Photo LCD Plus Screen, Continuous Shooting While Viewing, Smart Teleconverter 2X Zoom, and much more.

Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 SLR Digital Camera

Features
1200-zone Evaluative Metering
14.2 Megapixel with high sensitivit setting up to ISO 3200
14.2 Megapixel with high sensitivity setting up to ISO 3200
Accepts CompactFlash Tpe I/II media and optional Memor Stick(R) PRO Duo media
Accepts CompactFlash Type I/II media and optional Memory Stick(R) PRO Duo media
Auto and manual exposure modes
Dnamic 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 dnamic range area-b-area for the greatest precision
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
Ee-Start Autofocus Sstem
Eye-Start Autofocus System
High-resolution thumbnail images for viewing on Son's BRAVIA HDTV in optimized PhotoTV HD mode, with image format adjustable for standard 3 - 2 or widescreen 16 - 9 displa
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
Includes NP-FM500H rechargeable batter; BC-VM10 batter charger; Video and USB cables; Shoulder strap with eepiece cap and Remote Commander(R) clip; Bod cap; Software/USB Driver CD-ROM // NOTE - No Memor media included. Suggest 2GB option for
Includes NP-FM500H rechargeable battery; BC-VM10 battery charger; Video and USB cables; Shoulder strap with eyepiece cap and Remote Commander(R) clip; Body cap; Software/USB Driver CD-ROM // NOTE - No Memory media included. Suggest 2GB option for practical use
Multiple scene modes
Popup Flash modes
practical use
Son Bionz processor
Sony Bionz processor
Super SteadShot(R) In-Camera Image Stabilization reduces blur from normal hand movements
Super SteadyShot(R) In-Camera Image Stabilization reduces blur from normal hand movements
Tiltable 2.7 LCD
Unit Dimensions (Approx.) - (WHD) 5 1/4 x 4 x 3; 1 lb 4.5oz
Uses both static-free anti-dust coating on the CCD filter and anti-dust vibration that automaticall shakes the CCD to dislodge dust each time the camera is shut off
Uses 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

Tech Specs
Camera Modes Scene Modes:

Portrait
Landscape
Macro
Sports
Sunset
Night portrait

Color Modes:

Standard
Vivid
Night view
Black & White
Adobe RGB

Burst Capability:

2 fps
JPEG: Up to memory capacity
RAW: 6 frames
RAW + JPEG: 3 frames

Software Included USB Driver
Image Data Converter SR ver.2.0
Image Data Lightbox SR ver.1.0 (PC & Mac)
Picture Motion Browser Ver.2.1.02 (PC)

Interfaces/Ports 1 x USB
1 x Video Out
1 x DC Power In
Focal Length Not Applicable
Package Contents alpha DSLR-A350 Digital SLR Camera
NP-FM500H Rechargeable Battery
BC-VM10 Battery Charger
Video and USB Cables
Shoulder strap with eyepiece cap and Remote Commander clip
Body Cap
Software CD-ROM

Manufacturer Sony Corporation
Memory Card Support CompactFlash (CF) Card
Memory Stick PRO
Memory Stick PRO Duo
Microdrive
Screen Size 2.7"
Video Formats Not Applicable
Image Formats JPEG
RAW
Lens Construction Not Applicable
Shutter Speed 30 to 1/4000 Second
Standard Warranty 1 Year Limited
Manufacturer Part Number DSLR-A350
Additional Information CompactFlash Type I/II media and Memory Stick PRO Duo media via an optional adapter
Sensitivity:

Auto
ISO 100
ISO 200
ISO 400
ISO 800
ISO 1600
ISO 3200

Language Options:

English
French
German
Spanish
Italian
Portuguese
Dutch
Russian
Swedish
Danish
Norwegian
Finish
Polish
Czech
Hungarian

Flash Modes Auto Flash
Red-eye Reduction
Viewfinder Type SLR
Number of Batteries Support 1
Display Screen Type Active Matrix TFT Color LCD
Maximum Image Resolution 4592 x 3056
Battery Size Support Proprietary
Manufacturer Website Address www.sony.com
Dimensions 4" Height x 5.25" Width x 3" Depth
Compatibility NTSC
PAL
PictBridge
Compatible Lenses:

Sony Alpha lenses
Minolta A-type bayonet mount lenses

Aperture Range Not Applicable
Brand Name Sony
Battery Include Yes
Optical Zoom Not Applicable
Weight 20.53oz - body, not including battery, lens and media
Product Line alpha
Display Resolution 230000Pixel
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Battery Rechargeable Yes
Platform Support PC
Mac
Product Series A
Product Model DSLR-A350
Product Name alpha DSLR-A350 Digital SLR Camera
Camera Resolution 14.2Megapixel Effective - 14.8Megapixel Total
Auto Focus Points 9
Product Type Digital SLR Camera
Focus Modes Auto Focus

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New Sony A350 and A300 DSLRs and two new lenses!

As it was rumored for a while now, Sony introduced two new Alpha DSLRs, the A300 and the A350. These two make things a lot more interesting in the world of the Sony-Minolta mount, but before we get there, first let's take a look at the two new DSLRs!

Sony press release at the Imaging Insider. Details of the announcement at dpreview. Also, a brief hands-on preview of the Alpha A350 at dpreview. And another brief hands-on preview at Imaging Resource. More at the Adorama News Desk.

Meet the Sony A350

The highlight of this DSLR is a brand new Sony 14mp CCD sensor. And what makes this quite interesting is that the differences between these two DSLRs stem from the differences of the sensors themselves.

The price is $900 (pre-order, Amazon) and this includes the 18-70 DT kit lens. This "crowns" the A350 as the DSLR with the most megapixels under $1000, a crown that could prove thorny once the pixel peepers put its high ISO pictures under the e-microscope.

The A350 is also available as body-only ($800, Amazon pre-order), and bundled with the 18-70 DT and 55-200 DT lenses for $1100 (Amazon pre-order)

The cameras have the SLR features you would expect in this range, ISO 3200, 1/4000 to 30 second shutter speed range, pentamirror, PSAM, 9pt AF with center cross, dust bunnies (dust cleaning mechanism of sorts), RAW and RAW+JPEG.

Did we mention Super Steady Shot which is the Sony blanket term which in this case refers to their sensor shift image stabilization.

Sony is trying to differentiate this DSLR duo with its own approach to Live View with a tilting 2.7" LCD to go with it. And it's not a surprise that it would take an electronics company, not a traditional SLR company to push the envelope on making Live View on DSLRs almost as functional as that on $100 entry-level P&S digicams.

Check the websites above and below for detailed diagrams on how Sony's new Live View with Quick Autofocus works. Basically they have a mirror that directs the incoming light to either the traditional optical viewfinder or the bonus sensors that is used for Live View purposes.

Because the camera hardware has to carry a bigger anthill, populated by 14 million ants (read: pixels), the burst mode is a turtlesque 2fps, which makes the 3fps of the Pentax K20D look not as bad. This buffer is 6 RAW files deep, or 3 RAW+JPEG deep. The price you pay for a 14mp sensor. Compare and contrast that with the 60fps 6mp Casio EX F1 which uses a Sony sensor as well. Granted this is an apples and oranges comparison, and if we go on, we could make a refreshing fruit salad :)

Meet the Sony A300

The DSLR is very easy to describe. Same as the A350, except it features a 10mp Sony CCD sensor of the DX (APS-C) variety. The price is $800 ($100 less than the A350), and it also includes the 18-70 DT kit lens. Because this camera's hardware only has to carry an anthill of just 10 million ants, it is able to shoot faster, at 3fps instead of 2fps. The buffer size however remains the same.

As you can see, Sony was perhaps smart in trying to capitalize on sales to both users who appreciate as many megapixels as they can get their hands on and users who want enough megapixels to get things done and have a decent burst mode.

You can pre-order the A300 in two configuration, with the 18-70 DT lens ($800, Amazon pre-order) or with a 2-lens kit (18-70 DT, and 55-200 DT) ($1000, Amazon pre-order)

Throwing all the Sony DSLRs in the hat

Now if these two were the only Sony DSLRs, it would look great for those interested in buying. But things are a whole lot more complicated. Buyers have a choice of 5 DSLRs, and the differences sometimes cannot be found without digging knee high into the spec sheets. For one thing, there's the "original" Sony A100 which is now going for around $600 (or less) for body only.

Then you have the brand new Sony A200, also at 10mp, but with a fixed LCD, and at about $700 with the 18-70 DT lens. And then we have the new 12mp Sony A700 which is at the top of the price tier because of its more advanced features. But perhaps because of the other new DSLRs announced, the A700 is sliding in price, currently at under $1300 for body only.

So price-wise, we have a stair-case, with each step worth about $100 more. First the A100, then the A200, then the A300 and then the A350. From there, we take a big jump to the A700. With these in mind, and the new Sony 25mp CMOS sensor just announced, Sony and Minolta fans are at the edge of their seats, hoping and waiting for word from Sonolta on the Sony A900, be it a development notice, or even an informal notice to expect it at Photokina 2008.

dpreview at PMA: Sony A900 coming in 2008 (PMA Sony Event)

The Sony A900 is coming in 2008! dpreview has the scoop, live blogging from the PMA 2008 Sony press event at PMA. The Sony Alpha A900 DSLR will be their flagship DSLR and coming later in 2008! It will be using the 25mp Sony CMOS 35mm full frame sensor just announced. Given that companies save their best for the Photokina trade show, we can assume that it may be revealed at that time. But may be not! dpreview also reports that it will have sensor-shift stabilization, just like their other DSLRs. Sony uses the blanket term Super Steady Shot across their product line.

dpreview also mentions there is a prototype at PMA 2008. More from the dpreview live-blogging event.

The 1001 Noisy Cameras Opinion

This will make the 35mm full frame wars more exciting, as now the prices are setting the tone, with the Nikon D3 at $5000 and the Canon 1Ds Mark III at $8000. There's also the Canon 5D but we doubt Sony would price their 25mp flagship DSLR in the same price range as the 5D.

So the question is, will it be priced near the D3, under the D3, above the D3, near the 1Ds Mk III or above the 1Ds Mk III?

There are two different forces pulling this in different directions: The Sony brand price boost on everything "Sony branded" and the Minolta legacy of feature-packed cameras at very competitive prices. Our prediction? Perhaps around the Nikon D3 price, but this is just speculation!