electronicsme.com Updated:
2011-10-04 06:58:21
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Sony DSLR A350. From the 14.2 megapixel sensor, to the new Sony Live View mode allowing faster focus times, to the tilting LCD screen, they have taken an already solid performing camera, installed a few upgrades, and have truly given even the most inex...
Whether you print off your photos at home or send them to the developer, one thing is certain, with the Sony DSLR A350, they will always come out looking great. There are over 24 lenses available, phenomenal battery life, USB transfer speed is very fas...
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When the was launched at PMA, I suspected Sony might be onto something with their new live view system. After I spent a few minutes shooting in live view mode with a demo version, I was even more intrigued. When the A350's junior sibling, the A200...
Most integrated, best performing live view system on the market, Superior flash metering means better flash shots, Articulating LCD a nice touch, Long list of picture styles, processing controls...
Noise performance is middle of the pack, White balance a bit of a mess, Build quality feels unremarkable, Tiny, dark optical viewfinder...
The Alpha A200 was a solid performer, but at the end of the day what it really had going for it was one key spec: a fantastic price point for its level of specification. With street prices for the A350 all in the $800 range, the value equation changes...
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The Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 gives a new identity to the fledgling Alpha line with an industry-leading, auto-focusing, tiltable Live View display. Other user-friendly features include built-in image stabilization and dynamic range optimization (DRO), makin...
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Final AssessmentAll of the new Alpha cameras are fast, easy to operate, and capable of generating beautiful images. Any of this trio would be a fine choice for first time D-SLR buyers and for many photo enthusiasts. The A300 and A350 provide Live View...
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v3.co.uk Updated:
2011-10-04 06:58:22
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Though initially slow to capitalise on the growing market for digital SLRs, Sony now has everything in its range except a professional model. The plastic-looking A350 falls in the middle of the companys ‘Alpha’ range, marrying ease of use of use to so...
Solid, reassuringly weighty build given its plastic look and feel; fast in operation and more user friendly than expected; a helpful array of features not usually found on a digital SLR, never mind in this price bracket; tilting screen coupled with Liv...
Plasticky build; kit lens not of highest quality...
Verdict Good points: Solid, reassuringly weighty build given its plastic look and feel; fast in operation and more user friendly than expected; a helpful array of features not usually found on a digital SLR, never mind in this price bracket; tilting sc...
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Sony have aggressively attacked the DSLR market in 2008, introducing no less than three new models, with a full-frame, 24 megapixel professional camera also due out later this year. The Sony A350 sits bang in the middle of the range, above the entry-...
Sony have certainly hit the ground running in 2008, with three new digital SLR cameras that really deserve to threaten the Canon / Nikon status quo. The A200 model that we reviewed a couple of months ago was a snappy, easy-to-use, entry-level DSLR tha...
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Sony has brought Live View shooting to their digital SLR camera line with the release of a 14.2-megapixel (alpha) DSLR-A350 camera and 10.2-megapixel (alpha) DSLR-A300 model. Both cameras feature a wealth of new "cool" technologies, which will help mak...
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With easy-to-use controls, an innovative Live View system with an excellent tilting LCD, the 14.2-megapixel Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 has some nice features that make it stand out from the increasingly crowded entry-level D-SLR space. The biggest problem...
Great image quality in nearly all environments. Tilting LCD. Innovative Live View system. In-camera mechanical image stabilization. Fast autofocus. Handy function button provides easy access to settings.
Slightly overexposed flash. Cropping occurs when framing via Live View. Too few quick-access buttons. Similar model available for $200 less.
With some handy innovative features, the A350 is an easy-to-use, entry-level D-SLR that takes great pictures...
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trustedreviews.com Updated:
2011-10-04 06:58:24
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Sony's campaign to cut itself a bigger share of the lucrative digital SLR market continues to gather pace. We reviewed the flagship Alpha A700 , a 12-megapixel professional model in November of last year, and in February we took a look at the Alpha A200...
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Sonys first two DSLRs, the A100 and A700 showed clear signs of their Konica Minolta lineage - sharing a lot of DNA with the Maxxum (Dynax) 5D and 7D respectively. Its latest, the A350, still shows signs of that ancestry but also hints at the influence...
Good detail at lowest sensitivities, competitive with best in class, Reliable metering, JPEG output makes good use of the sensors dynamic range, Most seamless live view system of current DSLRs, Probably the easiest DSLR to use for a compact camera user, S...
Soft JPEGs with poor low-contrast detail, Smallest viewfinder to appear on an APS-C DSLR, Screen obstructs use of viewfinder, Image quality suffers above ISO 400 (from both noise and excessive noise reduction), Long exposure noise reduction turns hot pixe...
Both the greatest compliment and greatest criticism you can level at the Alpha 350 is that its probably the most compact-camera-like DSLR weve ever reviewed. The secondary-sensor live view system is interesting: most modern DSLR designs are saddled...
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best4reviews.com Updated:
2011-10-04 06:58:24
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The Sony Alpha 350 is the step up model from the Alpha 200, itself the replacement for the original Alpha 100 tested here in August 2006. Significant improvements have been meted out and there is some streamlining in terms of controls as well. However...
Excellent specification for price, Great image quality, Super Steady Shot, Anti Dust system, Eye Start, D-Range Optimiser, Ergonomics.
LCD cannot be swiveled back into the body (for protection), “Fn” function button replaces hard buttons for some controls, No direct manual focus control; Spot metering via menu selection only.
Despite the limited frame coverage in live view, Quick AF Live View works and the camera’s otherwise excellent performance and great image quality combine neatly within an easy to use body. Factor in the good price and the Sony Alpha 350 is worthy o...
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The Alpha DSLR-A350 is the middle child in Sonys 2008 digital SLR lineup. The A350 has a lot to offer for $799 (body only), including image stabilization, the best live view system on the market, responsive performance, class-leading battery life, an...
Very good photo quality at lower ISO settings or in RAW mode, Well built, easytohold body, Sensorshift image stabilization reduces blur on most legacy Minolta and all Sony lenses, Best live view system on the market on a tilting 2.7" LCD; focuses...
Photos are on the soft side, with heavy noise reduction above ISO 200 (in low light) and ISO 800 (in normal light); shooting in RAW improves things noticeably, Tends to underexpose, Sluggish low light focusing, Live view issues: only shows 90% of the f...
The Alpha DSLR-A350 is the middle child in Sonys 2008 digital SLR lineup. The A350 has a lot to offer for $799 (body only), including image stabilization, the best live view system on the market, responsive performance, class-leading battery life, and...
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After making a rather slow start in the lucrative digital SLR market with the original Alpha 100, Sony has recently announced a flurry of new models. The latest of these is the mid-range Sony Alpha 350, a 14.2Mp model, which is one of the maker’s firs...
On the plus side, Sony's Alpha 350 shows great image quality, an effective antishake system, a good build and a handy pull-out LCD monitor. However, we weren't so impressed with its ergonomics, its poor layout of controls and tunnel-like viewfinder. L...
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WHEN it comes to DSLRs, Sony is the new kid on the block, and its A350 carries the most features in its new entry-level range.It has the highest resolution of 14.2 megapixels in the range. However, the amount of data that has to be managed slows its ra...
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whatdigitalcamera.com Updated:
2011-10-04 06:58:25
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If its recent releases are anything to go by, Sony’s DSLR future could indeed prove to be a fruitful one. Following the successful release of the enthusiast A700 and the entry-level A200, Sony has gifted us with the A350 which, as its name suggest, si...
Fantastic live view system with fast AF, good shadow detail maintained, easy operation...
Larger buffer/faster processor would be nice, small grip, JPEG processing, small viewfinder...
Despite a few shortcomings, the autofocus-enabled live view is the best we’ve encountered and is exactly what compact owners looking to upgrade to a DSLR have been waiting for. We would even say that Sony has set a benchmark for how live view system...
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Sony are betting on the lowest segment of the D-SLR market with no less than three models. The Sony A200, the A300 and the A350 offer the consumer sufficient choice. It also shows that Sony, after a timid start, are willing to conquer the photography m...
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Sonys Alpha A350 is the companys top-tier consumer SLR for 2008, offering a high resolution 14.2-megapixel sensor, Live View like no one else has, and an articulating LCD screen. Its a very complete package for the experienced and inexperienced alik...
Articulated LCD screen allows more comfortable shooting from above or below, Live View mode doesnt affect AF speed at all, Good body size, solid feel, Easy to learn and use, Great grip, No-nonsense design, 14.2-megapixel sensor, Function button makes...
Smaller optical viewfinder than A200, Kit lens is slightly soft in the corners, Advanced DRO slows camera down when shooting rapidly, Pop-up flash doesnt go very high, Infrared sensor activates AF system when you dont want it to, like when youre jus...
Sonys Alpha A350 is the companys top-tier consumer SLR for 2008, offering a high resolution 14.2-megapixel sensor, Live View like no one else has, and an articulating LCD screen. Its a very complete package for the experienced and inexperienced alik...
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Jaded is my middle name—especially when it comes to new digital cameras. I mean how juiced can you get about another point-and-shoot just because the megapixel count increased? That said, manufacturers still have some great tricks up their sleev...
Fine 14MP images, At last! Live View that makes sense, Loaded with features...
Could be faster (fps) especially in Live View, Noticeable noise above 800 ISO, Forget the kit lens...
This one is really a no-brainer. At $799 USD for the body only, the Sony alpha DSLR-A350 is a terrific camera for the price. I’d avoid the kit lens and spend a little extra for the 16-80mm Zeiss edition--and you’ll be set for years. This...
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The Alpha DSLR-A300 and Alpha DSLR-A350 are Sony’s fourth and fifth DSLRs, launched together at the annual PMA show in late January 2008. Since the original A100 was replaced by the A200 in early January, Sony now has four models in the Alpha range:...
Built-in anti-shake - works with any lens, No-fuss Live View with quick AF, Tilting monitor, InfoLithium battery gives accurate feedback.
Relatively small optical viewfinder, Modest 2.5fps continuous shooting, Live View not 100% accurate, Anti-dust system not effective in our tests.
The Sony Alpha A350 is a feature-packed DSLR with a compelling price tag. With high resolution, built-in stabilisation, Live View and a flip-out screen, it ticks the boxes of most new DSLR buyers. Sony’s fuss-free Live View is also arguably the best...
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UPDATED: New full-size image downloads are included for the Sony A350, Canon 5D and Pentax K20D at a constant f4.0 at all ISO settings. Crops on page 6 are now actual pixels with no size reduction and were extracted from the updated images. When Sony s...
Recent years in the photo industry have seen Canon and Nikon as the 800-pound gorillas playing in the DSLR jungle. Everyone else was further down the food chain. There have been some interesting cracks in that perception with Pentax teaming with giant...
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infosyncworld.com Updated:
2011-10-04 06:58:26
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Sonys new a350 DSLR may appear to be the must-see of their 2008 PMA booth, but theres more to the a300 than meets the eye.
Tilting, live view LCD, excellent optional vertical grip...
Slow continuous shooting, awkward menus NillSlightMODERATEPalpableExtreme...
The 14.2-megapixel A350 fits somewhere between the beefy a700 and the a200, positioning itself to directly compete with other entry-level priced DSLRs like Canons EOS Rebel XSi. Design-wise, the main attraction of the a350 is the 2.7-inch live view...
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