Sony DSLR-A350 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: The Alpha DSLR-A300 and Alpha DSLR-A350 are Sony's fourth and fifth DSLRs, launched together at the annual PMA show in late January 2008. Since the original A100 was replaced by the A200 in early January, Sony now has four models in the Alpha range: ...

Pros: Built-in anti-shake - works with any lens., No-fuss Live View with quick AF., Tilting monitor., InfoLithium battery gives accurate feedback., Built-in anti-shake - works with any lens., No-fuss Live View with quick AF., Tilting monitor., ...

Cons: Relatively small optical viewfinder., Modest 2.5fps continuous shooting., Live View not 100% accurate., Relatively small optical viewfinder., Modest 2.5fps continuous shooting., Live View not 100% accurate.

Verdict: The Sony Alpha A350 is a feature-packed DSLR with a compelling price tag. With high resolution, built-in stabilisation, Live View and a flip-out screen, it ticks the boxes of most new DSLR buyers. Sony's fuss-free Live View is also arguably the best ...

Review summary: Sony's latest digital SLR the mid-range Alpha 350, a 14-megapixel model, which is one of the maker's first to feature Live View using a novel, pull-out 2.7-inch screen.

Pros: Great image quality, with smooth images and oodles of detail - especially using the Carl Zeiss 16-80mm zoom ; effective anti-shake system ; good build and handy pull-out LCD monitor

Cons: Disappointing ergonomics, with small right-hand grip and poor layout of controls ; tunnel-like viewfinder ; conventional use compromised by Live View system ; limited range of pricey accessories and lenses

Verdict: For imaging creatives, one of the most offputting aspects of the Alpha A350 also applies to others in the range, and that's the maker's somewhat pricey and limited choice of system accessories and optics. While there are some outstanding optical ...

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Review summary: ...the Sony alpha DSLR-A350 is a terrific camera for the price..

Pros: Excellent image quality ; Live View works great ; loaded with features

Cons: Could be faster ; noise above 800 ISO ; forget the lens kit

Review summary: sony alpha dslr-a350 review: Unless you're prepared to spend a disproportionate amount on a really good lens, the resolution bump offered by the Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 isn't worth the price.

Pros: Sensor-shift image stabilisation, Useful Live View implementation with flip-up LCD

Cons: Kit lens could be better, Mixed performance, Small viewfinder, Interface annoyances

Verdict: Unless you're prepared to spend a disproportionate amount on a really good lens, the resolution bump offered by the Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 isn't worth the price.

Pros: Sensor-shift image stabilization; useful Live View implementation with flip-up LCD.

Cons: Kit lens could be better ; mixed performance ; small viewfinder ; interface annoyances