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Review Date
October 15, 2009
Overall Rating
 5 of 5
Value Rating
 5 of 5
Used product for
More than 1 year
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Reviewed by
Leh1273
, Expert
Price Paid
$600.00
at Sony
Photography Experience
6-10 years
, People
Summary
This was my first DSRL after shooting for 10 years with film on Nikon and Minolta film cameras. I had some good Minolta auto focus lenses and a Sony discount through my work so I went with the Sony DSLR. I use it for shooting portraits, cityscapes and my boys' hockey games. It's never let me down. The autofocus is fast enough to keep up with hockey games so that's good enough for me.
The prints I've made look great. I'll keep buying Sony cameras.
Strengths
Fast auto focus even with my older Minolta lenses.
Controls and menu are well laid out.
Works with Minolta lenses
Weaknesses
None that I can think of.
Similar Products Used
Nikon, Canon
Customer Service
Excellent! I initially purchased the Alpha 200 but when I got it, realized that it didn't have live view. Sony let me return it, no charge and I bought the 300 (has live view). I prefer the viewfinder but live view is nice to have sometimes.
Sony Service was also great when I had a problem with an older Minolta (Sony purchased Konica/Minolta) digital camera. They replaced the sensor, no charge even though it was out of warranty. I was impressed.
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Review Date
September 24, 2009
Overall Rating
 4 of 5
Value Rating
5 of 5
Used product for
1 to 3 months
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Reviewed by
Gee7
, Casual
Price Paid
$0.00
at Cambodia
Photography Experience
2-5 years
, Outdoor
Summary
I've have been researching and reviewing for my first DSLR camera and my first choice is the SONY brand because I am familiar and accustomed to its friendly features I had a DSC H-10 before and it's really satisfying. I just bought my A300 two months ago and as a beginner for DSLR I never had a regret for A300, it's tilting LCD satisfied me a lot, because, I love to shoot on high and low anlges, I can even have a shot on my back by lifting the cam and just rotate the pix on my computer. As of now I am enjoying this new buddy. The only problem with its design is the Memory Cover which is located to the grip it moves a little when taking shots, quite irritating to the palm and small OSV. But overall, it's AWESOME!
Strengths
-Super Steady Shot
-Tilting Live View
-Quick Live View Shift and AF
-User friendly
-Wide Choice for Lens
-Cheaper than other brands in its category
-Great Battery life/gauge
Weaknesses
-Memory Flash Cover location
-Small OSV
Similar Products Used
Cybershot DSC-H10 Full HD
Samsung T6
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Review Date
June 25, 2009
Overall Rating
4 of 5
Value Rating
5 of 5
Used product for
Less than 1 month
Visitors rate this review
4.00 of 5, 2 votes
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Reviewed by
thecamexpert
, Intermediate
Price Paid
$329.00
at Jessops
Photography Experience
2-5 years
, Outdoor
Summary
Overall a pleasure to use! Things placed where you'd expect them and image quality very good. Value for money is excellent and build quality is very good. LCD extendability is a nice feature... and live view is so good to have. It is accurate and precise. Battery life is decent and the OVF has a shutter curtain which closes when using live view.
However, the anti-dust facilities weren't the best in class and the picture can get noisy at high ISO levels. The quality of the image as displayed in the LCD could be better but image quality is very good when transferred to a PC/Mac.
Quite simply a brilliant bargain for entry level photographers!!!
Strengths
Live View
SuperSteadyShot[SSS]
AF that works on third party lenses
Tilting LCD
InfoLithium LI-ion battery gives accurate % of battery power left
Handles very well in most situations
Nice rubbery grip
Build quality good
Chunky 'whole' feel
9 point AF
Weaknesses
OVF a little small
Anti Dust not brilliant
Noise levels quite irritating
Kit lens OK, but I'd recommend the 16-80mm Sony DT lens.
The official 'Alpha' carry case is expensive at £59.99 [correct at time of publishing] unlike rivals Nikon, Olympus & Canon. [Now I'm nitpicking]
Similar Products Used
Nikon D60
Nikon D40X
Olympus
Canon EOOS 450D/ Rebel XSi
Olympus E-510
Pentax K200D
Customer Service
N/A
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Review Date
August 19, 2008
Overall Rating
5 of 5
Value Rating
5 of 5
Used product for
Less than 1 month
Visitors rate this review
4.00 of 5, 7 votes
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Reviewed by
southernsaintjamie
, Intermediate
Price Paid
$579.00
at aafes.com
Photography Experience
2-5 years
, People
Summary
I spent a lot of time reviewing different cameras for my first official DSLR purchase before I selected the a300. The research paid off because this camera is wonderful. The live view is awesome- it gives you the capability to get high or low shots that would be a huge pain to get otherwise. Being able to compose your shots on the screen saves time and gives the freedom to have fun with settings without playing the guessing game to how it will turn out. And the live view does not sacrifice focus speed. This camera proves that Sony is edging it's way into the market as a solid competitor with quality DSLR products. I am now capturing beautiful shots like never before.
This camera is more cost efficient than the A350 unless you need the 14 megapixels for huge prints. I wonder if the A350 was made just so people can spend more money, since these cameras are essentially the same. Also, consider the AF Minolta lenses (I bought the 70-210 f/4 'beercan' and 50mm f/2.8 prime lenses and am really happy with both). Sony's lenses are the same mount(they bought out Minolta), and you might get a better deal on the Minolta lenses (I got both of mine for $400). Minolta external flashes work on this body as well.
Overall, I am extremely happy and do not feel like I could have gotten more bang for my buck with any other camera.
Strengths
* Cost efficient
* Live View
* Image stabilization
* Uses Nikon chip for good reason (reliable)
* Accepts Minolta Maxxum lenses (some of the most reliable and best glass ever produced, especially the prime lenses)
* Wireless flash capability
* HDMI capability to plug camera to your TV set
Weaknesses
* Don't get the kit lens (18-70)- too much CA. I have learned quickly that kit lenses are not usually worth the money.
* weak pop up flash construction
Similar Products Used
Fuji S9000
Canon Powershot S5
Nikon D40X (boyfriend's camera)
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Review Date
August 1, 2008
Overall Rating
5 of 5
Value Rating
5 of 5
Used product for
3 Months to 1 year
Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5, 1 votes
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Reviewed by
Wmbldn
, Professional
Price Paid
$600.00
at Adorama
Photography Experience
21+ years
, People
Summary
I own the Sony A300 and the A200 which I use for weddings and event photography and I have lenses ranging from 11mm to 300mm. I have only praise for these cameras. I use custom white balance and it is easily accessible on these cameras. The wireless flash enables me to use multible flash lighting and this feature is not avaible on some more expensive DSLR. Sony's sensor (used in Nikon), the processor and the large viewing screen are super. The live-tiltable screen on the A300 is wonderful.
Strengths
Easy menue, light weight (by comparison), wireless flash. No shuttler lag, fast shooting cameras. This camera rules.
Weaknesses
None that I have found.
Similar Products Used
Konica Minolta 5D, Nikon Coolpix 8800.
Customer Service
So far not needed.
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