A350 or A300?

[hamster-link]

Hi, i am having dificulties choosing which to buy here.
Can the experts here help me with this?
I am a newbie here

[Rashkae]

This has been asked before:

http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=383444

[Galdor]

Which cam to buy will have to be decided by you cos you are the one using the cam. Personally, I would prefer the A350 as I don't really shoot fast action stuff so the 3fps is not really useful to me.

You have to know what you want to shoot first.

[maximize]

take A350.. higher resolution if its the choice... the rest of the features.. i dun bother for my case...

[Anson]

It's the A350's "noise issue" that bothered me... too bad the A300 does not come with body only....

[TME]

Originally Posted by Anson It's the A350's "noise issue" that bothered me... too bad the A300 does not come with body only....

Always negotiable I am sure with some of the shops...

[hamster-link]

I just gotten a A350 despite the $200 difference.
So far so good, as i am a beginner so alot of things still learning...

Btw, i am using the kit lens 18-70 and intend to get a cz lens which is priced at $1099 at sony.
Will the lens attrached to my A350 take pics quality similiar to the A700?
I was told that the A700 processing chip is better than the A350, thus the pic quality are better

[Rashkae]

Originally Posted by hamster-link I just gotten a A350 despite the $200 difference. So far so good, as i am a beginner so alot of things still learning... Btw, i am using the kit lens 18-70 and intend to get a cz lens which is priced at $1099 at sony. Will the lens attrached to my A350 take pics quality similiar to the A700? I was told that the A700 processing chip is better than the A350, thus the pic quality are better

1. Make sure you ask around before buying. You can get that lens MUCH cheaper if you read through the threads here.

2. You will probably get sharper pictures than the kit lens, but the A700 will still have the better processing.

That being said, if you shoot in RAW and actually take time to learn post-processing, you can achieve wonders with that cam.

[Anson]

Originally Posted by TME Always negotiable I am sure with some of the shops...

Any shops that are more "negotiable" to recommend? If they can change it to the 18-250mm lens (with my top-up) it would be ideal.....

[TME]

Originally Posted by Anson Any shops that are more "negotiable" to recommend? If they can change it to the 18-250mm lens (with my top-up) it would be ideal.....

Could try MS Colour... in AMK.

[Anson]

Originally Posted by TME Could try MS Colour... in AMK.

Have called them before, but they still selling it as a package...

With the 18-250mm lens.... I think the kit lens is useless... Any thoughts....

[Zenten]

Originally Posted by Anson Have called them before, but they still selling it as a package... With the 18-250mm lens.... I think the kit lens is useless... Any thoughts....

The kit lens is a mighty fine lens ................ 18-70mm good walkabout lens.

[TME]

Originally Posted by Anson Have called them before, but they still selling it as a package... With the 18-250mm lens.... I think the kit lens is useless... Any thoughts....

You will have to go down and negotiate lar... they won't do it over the phone...

[Anson]

Originally Posted by TME You will have to go down and negotiate lar... they won't do it over the phone...

Hmm... maybe now after so many months... they are more to the negotiation mode....

The setup I am having in mind is A300 + 50mm(1.4) + 18-250mm + VG-B30AM + HVL-F42AM + 2 additional batteries + 4GB CF Card

I think the setup should cover 90% of the situation.... right?

[Rashkae]

Originally Posted by Anson Have called them before, but they still selling it as a package... With the 18-250mm lens.... I think the kit lens is useless... Any thoughts....

Go down in person. Use your charm.

[Rashkae]

Originally Posted by Anson Hmm... maybe now after so many months... they are more to the negotiation mode.... The setup I am having in mind is A300 + 50mm(1.4) + 18-250mm + VG-B30AM + HVL-F42AM + 2 additional batteries + 4GB CF Card I think the setup should cover 90% of the situation.... right?

Are you sure you need the VG?

[Anson]

Originally Posted by Rashkae Go down in person. Use your charm.

Not charming enough to charm Florence leh...

Originally Posted by Rashkae Are you sure you need the VG?

Have never used a VG before, heard it is good to have for a portrait shooting....

[Rashkae]

Originally Posted by Anson Not charming enough to charm Florence leh...

Aiyooo.... That's why you go down in person!

Originally Posted by Anson Have never used a VG before, heard it is good to have for a portrait shooting....

Only if you shoot in portrait orientation more than landscape.

[stalejive]

jus to ot abit , do u guys register your warranty straight away after purchasing or register after a month or two or never register at all ?

[Anson]

Originally Posted by Rashkae Only if you shoot in portrait orientation more than landscape.

I think I understand what you mean... the A300... is a rather light camera... hence even with portriat shots... a VG is not really needed unlike the A700 & A900....

Thanks for the tip...