A500/550 Users .... Come in!!!


Hahahah great ideal , May the full frame is better A 850;)
 

A picture taken while waiting for food at an Italian ressie..been following the 20mins take one picture rule. Taken with my CZ 16-80

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Superb!
 

RRP price drop for most Alpha model.. $100 drop for A330/500/550 .. A230L is now $649 :)
 

RRP price drop for most Alpha model.. $100 drop for A330/500/550 .. A230L is now $649 :)

But seems no free VG for 500? Then actually price rose instead of dropped.
 

But seems no free VG for 500? Then actually price rose instead of dropped.
visited jp sonystyle .. Was told by saleman No free VG for A500 .. But both A500/550 can PwP VG for $99
 

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visited jp sonystyle .. Was told by saleman No free VG for A500 .. But both A500/550 can PwP VG for $99

Then it's abt same price before 100 dollars price drop. But we also other free gifts during IT show. :D

So, just wait for next show.

Actually it's never cheaper to buy in Japan, especially at current FX rate.
 

Then it's abt same price before 100 dollars price drop. But we also other free gifts during IT show. :D

So, just wait for next show.

Actually it's never cheaper to buy in Japan, especially at current FX rate.

hehe jp=jurong point .. bro ;p
 

im selling my a200 and planning an upgrade. is this good enough? or should I get a700 or even wait for a750?

what do most suggest?
 

Maybe you would like to tell us what is your A200 limiting you first.
 

I'll be dead honest with you but don't kill me for it.

1) Noise, I don't own a flash and I do not see the need to own 1 YET. When I'm shooting for friends indoor, ramping up to iso800 is waaayy too noisy for me
2) I think my A200 is too old
3) I intend to do some volunteer photography and I think an entry level wouldn't do too good for my image.
4) I like the A550 flip, but then I feel it's underpar from a700?

Don't kill me
 

if your concern is Noise.. i guess A5xx is best for you . as for me , i ll go fr A5xx now and resell it to get A750 when it launches if i m rich :) ..

suggestion only .. u really need flash for indoor and A5xx not really entry lvl . u can do mostly all for everyday photography. only no MLU, program shift and dof preview
 

If noise is the issue, I would say the A500/A550 would be ideal for now. But I would suggest that you hold your horses first to see what the A700 replacement can do. I am forecasting that it will be able to go up to ISO 12800 or higher and have equal or better high ISO performance than the A500/A550. So better wait and see first before deciding.
 

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Hi All,

I am a newbie when comes to camera. Just when I am planning to get the Nikon d5000 / Canon 550D. The shop recommend me Alpha A500. Looking at the features, I was so comtemplated to get it. But I though I better go back home and do my research before committing it.

Is there any ex Canon / Nikon user now using a Alpha here or maybe the Alpha gurus here can share your views which model should I go for it
 

Went to IT show. A500 @ 1299, with 18-55, 2x8G, Extra battery, Bag, Tripod, Dry box, Vertical Grip.
While MS color selling 1165 with 18-55, 1x8G, Bag, VG.
Or 1199/1080 w/o the 18-55.

Which is better?

And since I don't need the VG, just wondering how much can I sell it?

Thanks.
Sell it?

1299-1165, for $134 more you can get away with an extra battery and a vertical grip plus other perks. Sounds nice to me, but the last time I checked Sony prices was many months ago when I was buying my own a550.
 

$699 for a a500 (body only) or $799 for a550?(body only)

which is more worth it?
 

Hi~~ new user here with A550. first DSLR i've used. previously using the Fujifilm S7000, also have the Fujifilm f200EXR.

would love to learn more from the pros here =)
 

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