Das Alpha DSLR-A350 ist das mittlere Kind in 2008 digitaler Aufstellung SLR Sonys. Das A350 hat viel, für $799 (nur Körper), einschließlich Bildausgleichung, das beste Phasenansichtsystem auf dem Markt, entgegenkommende Leistung, Kategorie-führendes Batterieleben und starke Bauqualität anzubieten. In Fotoqualität ausgedrückt hat das A350 etwas Arbeit, zum zu tun -- wie die meisten Sonys neuen Modellen, gibt es zu viel Lärmverminderung gerecht, die an den Fotos angewendet wird. Das A350 ist ein annehmbares genug digitales SLR, aber ich denke, daß sein 14 Megapixel Sensor Übermaß für die meisten Völker ist. Sie können die gleichen Eigenschaften und bessere Leistung von DSLR-A300 Sonys erhalten, und Sie speichern $200, um aufzuladen.

Das DSLR-A350 ist a midsize SLR mit einem starken Metallrahmen. Kombinieren Sie das mit einem kräftigen Griff, und Sie stimmen vermutlich darin überein, daß das A350 „gerade Recht“ glaubt, wenn Sie es halten. Die Kamera hat mehr als sein Anteil der Tasten, von denen einige in unbeholfene Positionen gelegt werden. Es would've, das nett gewesen wird, einen zweiten Befehl Vorwahlknopf außerdem, möglicherweise anstelle von dieser digitalen Zoomtaste zu haben, die die meisten Leute nie benutzen. Das A350 hat gleiche Sensor-verschieben Bildausgleichung System als Sonys anderes D-SLRs. Dieses erledigt eine wirkungsvolle Arbeit des Verringerns die Fotos wegen „der Kameraerschütterung“ verwischend. Dieses gleiche System wird auch benutzt, um Staub vom Ansammeln auf dem Sensor zu halten.

Die größte Eigenschaft auf dem A350 ist sein erfinderisches Phasenansichtsystem. Verbessernd auf dem Design, das zuerst durch Olymp entwickelt wird, hat Sony zu gehandhabt...

Das Zeiss ZA Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm f/2.8 SSM findet sicher viele Ventilatoren. In Auflösung ausgedrückt kann hervorquellen ist ist der heißeste Kuchen herum in dieser Kategorie und weder sind Verzerrungen noch das Vignetting die Probleme, zum sich ungefähr zu sorgen (alle innerhalb des APS-C Bereichs). Seitlicher CAs kann in den Weitwinkelbildern sichtbar manchmal sein, aber es ist eine Nichtausgabe in der Mitte zur oberen Zoomstrecke. Der einzige saure Aspekt des Objektivs ist die Qualität des bokeh (Buchstabe des Heraus-vonfokus Unschärfe) das bessere @ 70mm f/2.8 sein könnte - dieses kann Kopfschmerzen für einige Benutzer verursachen. Das Objektiv ist auch ein wenig vornübergeneigt sich zu erweitern. The build quality of the Zeiss is very good although we expected a tad less plastic and some sort of sealing in a lens targeting the professional market. Both tested lens samples showed a centering problem at 70mm - this may be as simple as bad luck but it's unfortunate nonetheless. A highlight of the lens is the extremely fast and silent SSM AF drive - if you think the Canon or Nikkor variants are fast here you may need to prepare for a surprise. Regarding the sum of its characteristics the pricing of the Zeiss seem to be quite fair - it's similar to the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8 ED - although it isn't really a lens for the mainstream at around 1700US$/1450€.

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The Sony Alpha 350 is the step-up model from the Alpha 200, itself the replacement for the original Alpha 100 tested here in August 2006. Significant improvements have been meted out and there is some streamlining in terms of controls as well. However, it is an accomplished model and it is the highest resolution sub-£500 DSLR on the market. Well almost, it’s £519 body only.

And so, overall, the Alpha 350 has been balanced out to provide a range of advanced features and Live View with a high-resolution sensor but at the cost of some of its predecessors handling capabilities and control. Its performance is excellent and the image quality, even at higher ISOs is very good indeed and makes the Sony Alpha 350 certainly worth considering if you’re in the market for a mid-range digital SLR.

Excellent performance and great image quality combine neatly within in an easy to use body and good price that make the Sony Alpha 350 worthy of serious consideration.

Doug Harman

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As usual I started off in Auto with Eye-Start AF disabled, in single shot mode, using basic multi-segment metering, automatic AF and the D-Range Optimizer in standard setting; white balance and ISO were auto as well. This is about as Auto as you can get. Once I took a bunch of shots in this fashion it was time to explore the various manual options, all the while using Live View, of course.

As noted, I’m a big fan of this Zeiss lens and with the camera’s 1.6x digital factor it’s 25.6-128mm in 35mm terms. This gives me the wide-angle option for portraits and landscapes plus I can zoom in on objects that are fairly far away. Good stuff. I took the -A350 down to the beach and visited local nurseries to get a nice jolt of spring color.

On to Live View—or as Sony calls it Quick AF Live View. What the company did was add another sensor to the camera to handle this feature so it’s amazingly faster than competitors. You just flick the switch on top and the LCD becomes your viewfinder. It’s so much better than the others, you’ll flip. Everything isn’t perfect as there’s some blur as you move positions but it clears up quickly as you focus. And there’s a bit of lag as the camera saves the files. The other issue is overall image blur since you’re holding the camera at arm’s length rather than pressed against your face with...

Having had the opportunity to put a Sony Alpha A350 digital SLR with DT 18-70mm lens to the test over the past couple of weeks, we can only say that its new 14.2 MP sensor is capable of offering very good results. The additional resolution provided allows for the capture of some finer details and the option to crop even further into an image compared to a 10 MP camera like the Nikon D80.

Considering the relative difference in mega pixels however, we feel that the resolution advantage offered by the Alpha A350 does not really meet the cost. Taking into account that the new Alpha A300 DSLR is essentially the same camera as the Sony A350 (only real difference being the higher mega pixels on the A350), we would have to recommend the Sony A300 SLR as offering the better value of the two cameras at about $150 CAN less than the price of the Sony A350.

With respect to the other features incorporated in the Alpha A350 / A300 SLR, like Quick AF Live View, D-Range Optimizer, and the internal anti-dust sensor cleaning system, we do realize the theoretical benefits made possible by these latest technologies however, we feel the way that they are implemented in the Sony Alpha series does little to enhance the photographic experience or overall image quality.

Similarly to the latest generation of point and shoot cameras there are few signs of true innovation with respect to the Sony A350...

The Alpha A300 is the middle DSLR in Sony's consumer range. It takes A200's body, 10.2 Megapixel sensor and built-in stabilisation, and equips it with Live View and a screen which tilts for easier framing at high or low angles. It's a compelling package, but the big question is how it compares against the higher-end Alpha A350 - an identical model, other than its higher resolution 14.2 Megapixel sensor. Does the A350 record measurably greater detail, or does the A300 enjoy lower noise levels? Find out in our Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 review where we'll reveal direct comparisons between both Alphas along with Canon's EOS 450D / XSi. And as always, you can check out the highlights in our A300 video tour.

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What's in a name? With DSLRs, not much. Case in point: Sony's new Alpha 350 ($800, street, body only; $900 with 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 Sony DT lens). Based on quick math, you might guess it's half the camera the Alpha 700 ($1,300, body only) is. But the A350 actually boasts a higher-megapixel (14.2) sensor than the A700, plus several conveniences such as a tilting LCD and a live-view mode with fast autofocusing.

Then again, Sony didn't design the A350 to compete against advanced DSLRs such as the A700. It's geared toward photographers coming from digital compacts, who may be drawn to its live view, high megapixel count, compact size, and friendly price. The A350's closest competitors in terms of megapixels, the 14.6MP Pentax K20D and Samsung GX-20, both cost $500 more. The Canon EOS Rebel XSi, priced similarly to the A350, offers 12.2MP. And the less-expensive Nikon D60 and Pentax K200D pack 10.2MP.

Experienced DSLR shooters know that megapixels don't tell the whole story, and the A350 confirms this. In Pop Photo Lab tests, the A350's APS-sized 14.2MP sensor delivered less detail (average 2150 lines of resolution at ISO 100-800) than the 12.2MP Sony A700 (2280 lines). Resolution was significantly below the 2350 lines of the Pentax K20D at ISO 100, and nearly the same as the Pentax at ISO 6400 with noise reduction on. (Indeed, the Sony captured detail on par with the 10.1MP Canon EOS 40D.)

Michael J. McNamara

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23^rd April 2008 - Sony digital imaging innovation has been recognised by the judges of this year’s TIPA (Technical Image Press Association) Awards.

The editorial panel of Europe’s most prestigious photo industry awards named the compact ?200 ‘Best Entry-level D-SLR in Europe’. The judging citation states:

“Easy to use, easy to carry and offered at a very attractive price with its 18-70mm zoom lens, the Sony ?200 is a dream camera for beginners who want to start enjoying all the benefits of D-SLR photography. Its 10.2 megapixel sensor delivers top quality images up to ISO 400 and beyond*, and the autofocus system is fast and accurate. The large LCD screen gives a clear, bright display when reviewing images, and both the in-camera image stabilisation and the anti-dust system are very effective in use. A superb, low-cost camera that’s easy to use, and a worthy winner of this award.”

Meanwhile, the beautifully styled DPF-V900/V700 was awarded this year’s ‘Best Photo Frame in Europe’. The judging citation states:

“The Sony digital photo frames DPF-V900 (9-inch display) and DPF-V700 (7-inch display) offer WVGA resolution (800x480 pixels) along with 15:9 aspect-ratio screens. Sony’s BIONZ processor with face detection technology allows the rapid display of large files, and also provides image corrections like focus enhancement, red-eye reduction and exposure adjustment. Digital images can be loaded onto the internal memory from various types of memory cards or via the USB cable from a PC or camera. The DPF-V900 and DPF-V700 digital...