DSLR-A350X - how is it for entry level DSLR user?

[Rashkae]

When I use the CZ1680 to take close-up portraits, it REALLY shows up all the pores, pimples and imperfections on the model, and when you look at the pic, these seem even more apparent than they do in real life!

Set Sharpness: -2. :bsmilie:

 

[maximize]

but sometimes, too much of a good thing is also not good.

When I use the CZ1680 to take close-up portraits, it REALLY shows up all the pores, pimples and imperfections on the model, and when you look at the pic, these seem even more apparent than they do in real life!

However, for really large group shots, it's great cos you can positively identify all the faces, even at the corners!

oh i didnt realise that when i took with my cz1680.. probably i mostly use it for landscape... i find the bldg lines at the farview looks sharp and define... which is wat i really like... hmm... probably the models need more make-up foundation? haha.. dun mind... juz kidding...

 

[Anson]

but sometimes, too much of a good thing is also not good.

When I use the CZ1680 to take close-up portraits, it REALLY shows up all the pores, pimples and imperfections on the model, and when you look at the pic, these seem even more apparent than they do in real life!

However, for really large group shots, it's great cos you can positively identify all the faces, even at the corners!

May I know how does the CZ1680 fare against the Sony 50mm f/1.4 (SAL-50F14)? Which would take a "sharper" portrait?

 

[ernpoh]

I will say, go ahead and get the A350. The price difference is not much when compared to the A300. I use mine for macro to take flowers predominantly. The resolution is stunning. I seldom use my kit lens (18-70mm), only when I need to take wide angle shots. Most of the time, I use my old minolta beercan series lens that I used to use with my 7xi.

Overall, A350 is a damn good camera if you can live with the somewhat restricted view in the viewfinder. Go get it man!!!

 

[psdcrdsc]

anyone got yr a350 at computer show? plan to get mine at sitex coming next month, but is the additional freebies worth it normally?

 

[maximize]

I will say, go ahead and get the A350. The price difference is not much when compared to the A300. I use mine for macro to take flowers predominantly. The resolution is stunning. I seldom use my kit lens (18-70mm), only when I need to take wide angle shots. Most of the time, I use my old minolta beercan series lens that I used to use with my 7xi.

Overall, A350 is a damn good camera if you can live with the somewhat restricted view in the viewfinder. Go get it man!!!

agree +1

 

[Galdor]

anyone got yr a350 at computer show? plan to get mine at sitex coming next month, but is the additional freebies worth it normally?

Normally computer fairs will not have much photography stuff and even if there are the free gifts are usually cheap stuff & quite useless. I would suggest that you look for Florence at MS Color for a good deal and start shooting. I would rather forego the so call 'freebies' and get to use the cam earlier.

 

[DiGdUb]

ya, don't bother getting from computer fairs because they sell at msrp.

 

[OldFlower]

SONY Alphas 'entry level' models are already packed with advanced features common in advance models. I would call prosumer cams 'entry level'...

 

[OldFlower]

Oh and by the way; when the A800 releases in 2009, A700 will be closer to the price of an A350.. then that too will or might become 'entry level'... :bsmilie:

 

[ernpoh]

Overall, I think getting the A350 at the camera is the same as getting it from Sony shop at list prices. If you check out some of the shops in Funan or Peninsula, you may get it cheaper than MSRP usually. At the computer show, usually extra memory cards, extended warranties, extra batteries may get throw in. So, considering the cost of these if you buy them separately, it is worth checking out.

I hope the so called A800 or A700 replacement will be a FF. Can't quite afford to upgrade to a A900 yet.

 

[Anson]

Overall, I think getting the A350 at the camera is the same as getting it from Sony shop at list prices. If you check out some of the shops in Funan or Peninsula, you may get it cheaper than MSRP usually. At the computer show, usually extra memory cards, extended warranties, extra batteries may get throw in. So, considering the cost of these if you buy them separately, it is worth checking out.

I hope the so called A800 or A700 replacement will be a FF. Can't quite afford to upgrade to a A900 yet.

Personally I dun think the "A800" would be FF, coz Sony have quite a number of APS-C lens... and A900 is generally price similar to D700 & 5DMarkII....

 

[Rashkae]

Personally I dun think the "A800" would be FF, coz Sony have quite a number of APS-C lens... and A900 is generally price similar to D700 & 5DMarkII....

Sony does NOT have "quite a number" of APS-C lenses. In fact, the majority are full frame.

 

[OldFlower]

Now I just hope SIGMA would catch up & lay out more FF lenses; my favourite 30mm f1.4 doesn't work on my A900, which got me ordering the SONY 35mm f1.4 G.

 

[synapseman]

Now I just hope SIGMA would catch up & lay out more FF lenses; my favourite 30mm f1.4 doesn't work on my A900, which got me ordering the SONY 35mm f1.4 G.

Sigma 50/1.4?

I read that it's a very good lens?

 

[Anson]

Now I just hope SIGMA would catch up & lay out more FF lenses; my favourite 30mm f1.4 doesn't work on my A900, which got me ordering the SONY 35mm f1.4 G.

Maybe a later firmware update from Sony/Sigma would solve your issue...

 

[OldFlower]

Maybe a later firmware update from Sony/Sigma would solve your issue...

..err.. I don't think so, it doesn't look like a software issue, it's more physics based..
anyway, great excuse to get more lenses..!

 

[psdcrdsc]

guys, i gotten my a350 with 18250 lens yesterday. happy.

but noticed there is a faint black speck through the liveview. cld not see through the ovf as ovf too small.

did some checks and realised its not the lcd. wiped the lens (both ends) and retried. speck still persists.

as still new to dslr and a350, only thing i have not done is to blow/clean the mirror and sensor. as a350 cannot lock mirror, cannot blow sensor direct.

any advice?

 

[Rashkae]

guys, i gotten my a350 with 18250 lens yesterday. happy.

but noticed there is a faint black speck through the liveview. cld not see through the ovf as ovf too small.

did some checks and realised its not the lcd. wiped the lens (both ends) and retried. speck still persists.

as still new to dslr and a350, only thing i have not done is to blow/clean the mirror and sensor. as a350 cannot lock mirror, cannot blow sensor direct.

any advice?

It's possible that there may be dust on the viewfinder or even the internal LV sensor. Best to have one of the bros check it out, or just bring it to SSC for a checkup.

 

[OldFlower]

guys, i gotten my a350 with 18250 lens yesterday. happy.

but noticed there is a faint black speck through the liveview. cld not see through the ovf as ovf too small.

did some checks and realised its not the lcd. wiped the lens (both ends) and retried. speck still persists.

as still new to dslr and a350, only thing i have not done is to blow/clean the mirror and sensor. as a350 cannot lock mirror, cannot blow sensor direct.

any advice?

Firtsly, where did you get your set from? Didn't you check before paying for the set at the shop? Also, I hope you didn't got sold a Diplay or Demo unit... some uncouth dealers tend to do this.
My purchases are only confirmed once I see that the box seal was not broken on lenses, and for camera bodies, I pay special attentio to the way the foam bag that wraps the body is folded. If I see fingerprints or dust particles on any part of thr unit, I reject outright. Even the box I will not tolerate any kind of crease, scratch, dents, or signs of having been opened before.
I am no easy customer, but I spend a lot per visit.