Description
Comment - A wopping 14 megapixel sensor gives this beginner / enthusiasts digital SLR camera from Sony the edge over the nearest competition from Canon and Nikon. This camera like many others has a live view mode so that you can see the image on the LCD screen before you capture it and even provides an exterior switch to make this facility easier to use regularly. The A350 is perhaps more friendly than some competitors when it's in live view mode. There is an ever increasing move on cheaper and smaller DSLR's to do away with the top LCD information, will you miss tis facility? This camera is available as a body only and in two kits with either a standard zoom lens or a standard plus a zoom lens. A small light beginners camera
Sony’s Alpha 350 DSLR offers 14.2 megapixels for images with super-high
clarity. The digital SLR features Quick AF Live View on a 2.7” tilting
LCD screen, giving you the capability to catch even the fastest of
moving objects and see them clearly on the 2-way tilt adjustment
screen, for shooting freedom and visual comfort at any angle. The Sony
Alpha a350 digital camera also features Super SteadyShot image
stabilisation, which enables shutter speeds 2.5 to 3.5 steps slower
with every compatible lens. The high-sensitivity ISO3200 on the Alpha
means handheld shooting in low-light can be achieved, even without
flash.
Please be aware that the features/specifications can differ from country to country.
Sony Alpha a350 – Quick AF Live View System
- 14.2 effective megapixel CCD sensor giving detailed, rich tones and vibrant color
- 2.7-inch bright LCD with 2-way tilt adjustment including easy-to-use function display and percentage battery life indicator
- Quick AF Live View for fast, accurate autofocus
- Improved picture quality due to an optimised Bionz processor giving reduced image noise and responsive operation
- ISO up to 3200
- D-Range Optimiser for great exposure of backlit scenes
- Super SteadyShot image stabilisation with all a-mount lenses
- 9-point centre cross AF with EyeStart activation
- Optical viewfinder with wide field of view
- Smart Teleconverter for instant zoom with no reduction in quality
- Continuous shooting at up to 2.5 fps with optical viewfinder/up to 2 fps in live view mode
- High-capacity InfoLITHIUM battery allows up to 730 shots between charges (using viewfinder)
- Dual anti-dust system for sensor protection during lens exchange
The Quick AF Live View on the Sony Alpha a350 enables you to
frame your photos on the Live View screen without suffering a drop in
auto-focusing speed. The Sony Alpha digital SLR camera uses an
innovative Pentamirror Tilt mechanism to direct light to a dedicated
live view image sensor, enabling quick, responsive TTL phase-detection
auto-focusing, even during Live View. This feature makes it far simpler
to frame scenes from high or low positions that are normally tricky to
reach. If you use your Sony DSLR camera for shots of children, the new
system enables you to maintain eye contact with your subject whilst
framing your shot.
Sony Alpha a350 – Fast and responsive shooting
The Sony Alpha a350 is equipped with high sensitivity operation
at ISO 1600 and 3200 and very low noise; possible due to the
user-selectable high-ISO noise reduction features. The D-Range
Optimiser on the Sony Alpha a350 creates tonality and exposure with
rich shadow and highlight detail, no matter the contrast situation.
Sony Alpha a350 – Amazing usability
Using the optical viewfinder, the Sony Alpha a350 can shoot up
to 2.5 continuous frames per second. The Bionz processing engine and
InfoLithium battery produces fast start-up times, a quick response and
long-lasting battery life. The Sony Alpha a350 digital SLR camera
produces 730 shots per full charge when using the optical viewfinder
and up to 410 shots per full charge when in live view.
The Sony Alpha a350 is lighter and slimmer than previous models and
has an improved user interface, making it a joy to use. The Alpha a350
also features an automatic pop-up flash, a comfortable camera grip with
easily accessible mode dial, an anti-dust system and JPEG and RAW file
format support. The Sony Alpha a350 also has a slot for Compact Flash
Type I/II media cards and an adaptor for Memory Stick Duo media cards
can be purchased separately
Specifications
| Megapixels | 14.2 | | Sensor type | CCD | | Autofocus points | 9 | | Crop factor | 1.5x | | Lens mount | Sony / Minolta | | Metering system | 40-segment | | Frames per second | 3 | | ISO min | 100 | | ISO max | 3200 | | Screen size | 2.7 tilting | | Card format | CF | | Battery model | NP-FM500H | | Weight (g) | 582 | | Size | 130.8x98.5x74.7 | | Sensor size | 23.6x15.8mm | | Autofocus system | 9 point AF with centre point | | Exposure modes | P,S,A,M,Auto with 7 scene selection | | Connectivity | USB 2.0, Video | | Flash guide number | 12 | | Flash metering | ADI | | Flash sync speed | 1/160 | | Image stabilisation | Yes | | Integrated cleaning | Yes | | Live view | Yes | | Buffer depth (raw) | 6 | | Buffer depth (jpg) | Card limit | | Shutter speed min | 30s | | VF coverage | 95% | | Vertical grip | Optional VG-B30AM |
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