Sony alpha DSLR-A350K 14.2 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Body with Lens Kit - 18 mm - 70 mm - Black

Went to Digital SLR

Strengths: The weight of this camera is very even when holding with the grip. Very easy to use. The Live View is GREAT!!!

Weakness: The noise level in low light, but the Canon Xsi has the same problem.

I was using a Canon PowerShot Pro 1 series camera. I had been thinking about the DSLR's and I am glad I waited for this camera to come around. Even though I was taking great shots with the Canon, I needed a larger formated picture since I shoot alot in Macro. I do love the detail I achive with this camera when shooting nature, flowers etc. I was looking at the Canon Xsi 12.1, but comparing the 2...
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I was using a Canon PowerShot Pro 1 series camera. I had been thinking about the DSLR's and I am glad I waited for this camera to come around.
Even though I was taking great shots with the Canon, I needed a larger formated picture since I shoot alot in Macro. I do love the detail I achive with this camera when shooting nature, flowers etc.

I was looking at the Canon Xsi 12.1, but comparing the 2 I found the Canon to be nose heavy when holding with one hand and that counts for alot with me on some of my shots. I also think it's great to have the image stability built into the camera, that will save me hundreds of dollars since I don't have look for a lens that has it built into it.

Overall I very pleased with my purchase of the Sony A350, for a middle of the road DSLR you can't go wrong in my opinion

By dcorbell21236 - Jun 18, 2008

A Great Upgrade frm my previous DSC-S700

Strengths: tiltable 2.7 in live view screen anti shake feature

Weakness: Auto-focus can be a drain on the battery

One GREAT! and VERY nice camera. Took out of box and began shooting excellent photos right off the bat. I did have to read the instructions to see what a couple of the control were and how to get to a couple of things.
Excellent feel of the camera, Excellent location of control buttons.
Love the anti-shaking, and live view.

By jonalind - Aug 23, 2008

first digital slr

Strengths: very easy to use, accepts lenses from my minolta 35mm, sony software easy to use. lots of "high tech" for the price.

Weakness: pictures are not as crystal clear as i hoped they would be.

i have been using a minolta 35mm slr for years, and finally decided to upgrade to digital. i was very excited at the features available at this price. i bought it w/ the kit lens only because it was available at the same price as body-alone. i have read some poor reviews on the 18-70mm kit lens that comes with the camera. i hope to upgrade soon. i have not gotten any of my pictures developed yet,...
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i have been using a minolta 35mm slr for years, and finally decided to upgrade to digital. i was very excited at the features available at this price. i bought it w/ the kit lens only because it was available at the same price as body-alone. i have read some poor reviews on the 18-70mm kit lens that comes with the camera. i hope to upgrade soon. i have not gotten any of my pictures developed yet, but the ones i have put up on screen are not razor sharp like i hoped they would be. i don't know if that is from my lack of time with the camera, or possibly the lens? i did expect 14+ megapixel images to be sharper than they have been so far. overall, happy with the camera and would definitely buy again.

By sprinkunc - Apr 2, 2008

sony 1350

Strengths: great picture quality simple for even an idiot to use

Weakness: auto settings always change back to the default

ok my pictures are of birds and other things and i can catch even the wind blowin the feathers

i got a 420-800 mechanical lense attached to it and it shoots great pictures with that lense

By trebie - Mar 23, 2008

Sony a350

Strengths: easy to use on auto

Weakness: settings require a lot of research for different lightings

I am somewhat disapointed. shutter is very noisy, autofocus not dependable got lots and lots of out of focus even in daylight, zoom out not impressive too noisy but I took a lot of shots and some did come out pretty good. I tried various lens 28-200 28-300 not impressed at all. Still havn't mastered inhibit flash, goes off when it feels like. Perhaps this is being marketed on specs, performance...
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I am somewhat disapointed. shutter is very noisy, autofocus not dependable got lots and lots of out of focus even in daylight, zoom out not impressive too noisy but I took a lot of shots and some did come out pretty good. I tried various lens 28-200 28-300 not impressed at all. Still havn't mastered inhibit flash, goes off when it feels like. Perhaps this is being marketed on specs, performance leaves a lot to be desired. Sony will have to do better than this to compete.

By anonymous; - May 17, 2008