Sony Alpha Cameras

joshiii · 10th December 2008

Hi all, I'm Josh... A newbie in DSLR cameras.
I'm thinking of buying the Alpha series but just dunno which model to buy.
I had been using the F707 digital camera for quite a few good years till the batts died on me this year. It was a good camera but I guess humans are "fan jian"... lol... juz kidding.

Was thinking of upgrading to alpha series.
A900 is out - too high cost.
So thinking of the following models.
A300, A350 & A700
Which model would you experts recommend?

Awaiting your prompt comments...
Thanks

Getz10 · 10th December 2008

If live-view is not a concern for u, A700 would be a nice choice.
A very good cam with overall performent having an edge over A300/350. Should be able to get a 2nd-hand in this forum at a decent price

but bare in mind a revised A700 might be in Sony's lineup soon next year.

Rashkae · 10th December 2008

A300 and A350 - high-end entry-level DSLR.
A700 - mid-range, prosumer DSLR

The A700 is a superior camera in many ways. But if Live View is a "must", then I suggest the A300 or A350.

synapseman · 10th December 2008

I have the A350 & A700. A700 for more "serious" work like weddings, etc. The AF is faster and more accurate. A350 is not shoddy, too. I use it for leisure shooting, landscapes, cityscapes, etc. Am in London now, shooting with the A350. The Live View with tiltable screen is excellent when shooting touristy places where there are large crowds standing in front of you. A lot of people pooh-pooh LV, but IMO, it really does come in useful at times. Makes life a lot easier.

joshiii · 13th December 2008

Thank you all for your kind and helpful replies.
I really appreciate it.
Thanks again...

sm489 · 20th December 2008

Originally Posted by joshiii

Thank you all for your kind and helpful replies.
I really appreciate it.
Thanks again...

Have u bought any camera?
After listening to all the adv offered, tell us what did u buy?
Just curious.

sherchoo · 23rd December 2008

Which model to get is also depedent on your budget. Never regret getting my A700 so far. It was an upgrade from Dunax 5D and I think the price is well worth it.

TME · 25th December 2008

Originally Posted by joshiii

Hi all, I'm Josh... A newbie in DSLR cameras.
I'm thinking of buying the Alpha series but just dunno which model to buy.
I had been using the F707 digital camera for quite a few good years till the batts died on me this year. It was a good camera but I guess humans are "fan jian"... lol... juz kidding.

Was thinking of upgrading to alpha series.
A900 is out - too high cost.
So thinking of the following models.
A300, A350 & A700
Which model would you experts recommend?

Awaiting your prompt comments...
Thanks

Try a 2nd hand A700. Many are upgraders to A900. So worthwhile to buy their cameras.

ardnirun · 25th December 2008

y not the a200?...

good value for money..if u aint particular abt live view...

joshiii · 17th April 2009

Originally Posted by sm489

Have u bought any camera?
After listening to all the adv offered, tell us what did u buy?
Just curious.

I had bought the A350 from a forummer here.
Had been using it since it got into my hands and am very happy with it.

A few of my opinions on the camera.
1. Abit noisy when focusing and taking pics.
2. If without battery grip, it's a tad too small for my hands.

Other than this 2 comments, im very happy with the set up.

joshiii · 17th April 2009

Originally Posted by TME

Try a 2nd hand A700. Many are upgraders to A900. So worthwhile to buy their cameras.

I had the opportunity to have a hands-on with A700 & A900 at a shop in Sweden and am super impressed by them.
1. Minimal noise and fast when auto focusing.
2. Minimal noise when taking pics.

But the prices in Sweden is really a turn off.
Imagine adding a 25% tax on them.
You do your math.
It will really burn a big hole in your pocket.

Galdor · 17th April 2009

Welcome to the Alpha family Josh.

Yes, the A700 and A900 are indeed sweet models but liek you mentioned it comes with a price tag and that's one of the difference in the higher end bodies.

If you have the $$$, get the SSM lenses which are fast and silent.

TME · 17th April 2009

Originally Posted by joshiii

I had the opportunity to have a hands-on with A700 & A900 at a shop in Sweden and am super impressed by them.
1. Minimal noise and fast when auto focusing.
2. Minimal noise when taking pics.

But the prices in Sweden is really a turn off.
Imagine adding a 25% tax on them.
You do your math.
It will really burn a big hole in your pocket.

Buy overseas if you don't have to pay tax on returning to Sweden... otherwise you've just got to bite the bullet...

andretan · 18th April 2009

Originally Posted by joshiii

I had bought the A350 from a forummer here.
Had been using it since it got into my hands and am very happy with it.

A few of my opinions on the camera.
1. Abit noisy when focusing and taking pics.
2. If without battery grip, it's a tad too small for my hands.

Other than this 2 comments, im very happy with the set up.

1. What lens are you using?

2. So are the other cameras from other makes... C or N

joshiii · 18th April 2009

Originally Posted by Galdor

Welcome to the Alpha family Josh.

Yes, the A700 and A900 are indeed sweet models but liek you mentioned it comes with a price tag and that's one of the difference in the higher end bodies.

If you have the $$$, get the SSM lenses which are fast and silent.

erm... simi SSM lens?

joshiii · 18th April 2009

Originally Posted by andretan

1. What lens are you using?

2. So are the other cameras from other makes... C or N

Currently using a Sigma 10-20mm, Sony 18-70mm & 55-200mm Kit Lens.
Still wandering ard looking for lens. Duno what lens to buy.
Many ppl say to have a range of lens but im stuck with the Sigma lens right now.
Really ove the UW angles that it can cover. Just that there's some vignetting in the corners.

Galdor · 18th April 2009

Originally Posted by joshiii

erm... simi SSM lens?

SSM = Super Sonic Motor (Silent & fast).
eg. the Sony 70-200mm f2.8G & 70-300mm G

yyc83 · 19th April 2009

where u got the sigma 10-20? how much?

thanks for the info

Exposure · 20th April 2009

Originally Posted by joshiii

I had the opportunity to have a hands-on with A700 & A900 at a shop in Sweden and am super impressed by them.
1. Minimal noise and fast when auto focusing.
2. Minimal noise when taking pics.

But the prices in Sweden is really a turn off.
Imagine adding a 25% tax on them.
You do your math.
It will really burn a big hole in your pocket.

do note that buying from overseas will have different warranty

laaaurenn · 24th April 2009

hello all! i'm very new to dslr but i've been planning and saving up to buy one. have been thinking of buying sony alpha dslr camera! but my friend, who is very pro-olympus, dont really agree with me leh? cause she feels its not good? haha. anyone here can give me some advice on which one to buy? hehe. thanks!

10th December 2008	#1
joshiii Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sweden Posts: 55	Sony Alpha Cameras Hi all, I'm Josh... A newbie in DSLR cameras. I'm thinking of buying the Alpha series but just dunno which model to buy. I had been using the F707 digital camera for quite a few good years till the batts died on me this year. It was a good camera but I guess humans are "fan jian"... lol... juz kidding. Was thinking of upgrading to alpha series. A900 is out - too high cost. So thinking of the following models. A300, A350 & A700 Which model would you experts recommend? Awaiting your prompt comments... Thanks

10th December 2008	#2
Getz10 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Jurong Posts: 515	Re: Sony Alpha Cameras If live-view is not a concern for u, A700 would be a nice choice. A very good cam with overall performent having an edge over A300/350. Should be able to get a 2nd-hand in this forum at a decent price but bare in mind a revised A700 might be in Sony's lineup soon next year. __________________ Minolta 7D Noob WWW.TERRYCHUA.COM

10th December 2008	#3
Rashkae Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 8,282	Re: Sony Alpha Cameras A300 and A350 - high-end entry-level DSLR. A700 - mid-range, prosumer DSLR The A700 is a superior camera in many ways. But if Live View is a "must", then I suggest the A300 or A350. __________________ Alpha

10th December 2008	#4
synapseman Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: State of Confusion Posts: 2,088	Re: Sony Alpha Cameras I have the A350 & A700. A700 for more "serious" work like weddings, etc. The AF is faster and more accurate. A350 is not shoddy, too. I use it for leisure shooting, landscapes, cityscapes, etc. Am in London now, shooting with the A350. The Live View with tiltable screen is excellent when shooting touristy places where there are large crowds standing in front of you. A lot of people pooh-pooh LV, but IMO, it really does come in useful at times. Makes life a lot easier. __________________ The synapseman uses Sony Alpha system & Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo X2.

13th December 2008	#5
joshiii Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sweden Posts: 55	Re: Sony Alpha Cameras Thank you all for your kind and helpful replies. I really appreciate it. Thanks again...

23rd December 2008	#7
sherchoo Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bukit Panjang Posts: 502	Re: Sony Alpha Cameras Which model to get is also depedent on your budget. Never regret getting my A700 so far. It was an upgrade from Dunax 5D and I think the price is well worth it. __________________ \|SonyA700\|T180mmf3.5\|M50mmf1.7\|M70-210mmf4\|S17-35mmf2.8-4\|S30mmf1.4\|T17-50mmf2.8\|T90mmf2.8\|M5600hsd\|

25th December 2008	#9
ardnirun Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Serangoon Posts: 380	Re: Sony Alpha Cameras y not the a200?... good value for money..if u aint particular abt live view... __________________ Tamronator

17th April 2009	#12
Galdor Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Planet Gaia Posts: 8,291	Re: Sony Alpha Cameras Welcome to the Alpha family Josh. Yes, the A700 and A900 are indeed sweet models but liek you mentioned it comes with a price tag and that's one of the difference in the higher end bodies. If you have the $$$, get the SSM lenses which are fast and silent. __________________ Good lens or Lousy lens also can't beat @ great photographer with kit lens - Galdor@Alphadslr

19th April 2009	#18
yyc83 New Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 10	Re: Sony Alpha Cameras where u got the sigma 10-20? how much? thanks for the info

24th April 2009	#20
laaaurenn New Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1	Re: Sony Alpha Cameras hello all! i'm very new to dslr but i've been planning and saving up to buy one. have been thinking of buying sony alpha dslr camera! but my friend, who is very pro-olympus, dont really agree with me leh? cause she feels its not good? haha. anyone here can give me some advice on which one to buy? hehe. thanks!