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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
- 10.2 MP for high-resolution image detail
- Kit include DT 18-70mm zoom + 55-200mm telephoto lenses
- High sensitivity (ISO 3200) with noise reduction
- Tiltable 2.7¿ LCD screen for high/low angle shots
- In-camera image stabilization
Product Description
For first-time DSLR users, Sony¿s ¿ (alpha) DSLR-A300 combines superb 10.2 MP quality with Live Preview mode that links you and your subject in a large 2.7¿ LCD screen for point-and-shoot simplicity. Super-quick AF re... More >>
August 19th, 2010 - 16:55
I bought this and returned it for a Nikon D90. Poor quality and it felt like a toy compared to the Nikon D90. Don’t waste your time or money. Go with Nikon or Canon.
Rating: 2 / 5
August 19th, 2010 - 17:59
I purchased my SONY Alpha 300 several months ago. Since then almost 75% of my pictures are bad using the flash. This is not due to the plastic guard the attaches to the front of the lens. If it was the guard, the shadow would occur all the time. I don’t think the Sensor is bad because the shadow occurs when using the flash…strange. The shadow is a black arc that appears at the bottom 1/4 of the image. I am waiting for a response from Sony on the cause. Regardless if they can fix it, I have a lot of good pictures that have been ruined. Maybe SONY should add Photo Shop in camera package to fix the bad pictures. I should have went with a proven camera, such as Canon or Nikon.
To be fair…
If you’re lucky to purchase the camera without this problem, Congrats. I would otherwise rate the camera 5 Stars. The images are awesome. I purchased the camera after reading a Mag review stating the Menus blew away the competitors. Since I am new to digital SLRs the Menu ease of use was a big deal. The Menu is easy to use, I hardly used the users manual.
Just beware when buying this camera…are you confused now?
From my experience this camera is 1 Star.
Rating: 1 / 5
August 19th, 2010 - 18:16
Don’t get me wrong; I do like this camera. BUT, if you’re an old DSCF707 or DSCF828 user–such as me (I have both), forget about any of your old stuff working on this camera.
I’m disappointed that even the lens cap does not have a lanyard anymore. The high-end flash for my 828 will not fit the A300 and forget about the batteries, chips or even the USB wire plug being the same. Making matters worse my two Sony remote control tripods won’t plug in to the new camera.
I’m more than a little bummed that as an avid Sony Pro-user (daily) that everything has to be bought again. The old 828 unit even came with a charge plug slot, now this new one you have to remove the battery. They could have done better. But, alas, in fairness, I paid more $$$ for the 828 so they had to cut somewhere…just didn’t expect EVERYWHERE!
UPDATE 9/2/08–I may have to send this back–this camera does not appear to imprint a date stamp on the photo like the F828. It appears the date only imprints when your have a “compliant printer” which does me no good because I print to .pdf–for investigative work (email). I have a note into tech support but after doing a search of the issue I’ve come up with a blank. Had I known it would have been a no purchase for sure. I sure hope I’m missing something here. IF this gets corrected I will report back.
Rating: 4 / 5
August 19th, 2010 - 21:13
I really love this camera. It is very easy to use. I was so happy to know that my Minolta lens and flash were compatible. I would highly recommend this camera.
Rating: 5 / 5
August 19th, 2010 - 23:20
The is lowest price DSLR carera that has the realtime lcd view. It’s very good and easy to use, the picture is very clear.
Rating: 5 / 5