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Sony α A500 Digital SLR camera

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  • - SLR Camera Body 12.3 MP CMOS Black
  • - TTL
  • - ISO sensitivity (min): 200 ISO sensitivity (max): 12800 Fastest camera shutter speed: 1/4000 s Slowest camera shutter speed: 30 s
  • - PictBridge
  • - Lithium
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DSLR-A500 - 12.3MP, 4272 x 2848, CMOS, AF TTL, 3" LCD
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Short summary description Sony α A500 Digital SLR camera:
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Sony α A500 Digital SLR camera, 12.3 MP, 4272 x 2848 pixels, CMOS, 597 g, Black

Long summary description Sony α A500 Digital SLR camera:
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Sony α A500 Digital SLR camera. Camera type: SLR Camera Body, Megapixel (approx.): 12.3 MP, Sensor type: CMOS, Maximum image resolution: 4272 x 2848 pixels. ISO sensitivity (max): 12800. Fastest camera shutter speed: 1/4000 s. Display diagonal: 7.62 cm (3"). PictBridge. Weight: 597 g. Product colour: Black

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Reviews
Updated:
2011-08-24 03:32:00
Uk has collected 23 expert reviews for Sony α A500 Digital SLR camera and the average expert rating is 80 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
80%
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trustedreviews.com
Updated:
2011-08-24 03:31:30
In theory the consumer digital SLR market is split between five manufacturers, but in practice it's always been a two horse race. Canon and Nikon control nearly 80 percent of the market between them, with Canon firmly in the lead taking somewhere in the r...
90%
digicambuyer.co.uk
Updated:
2011-08-24 03:31:45
Feature packed DSLR for creative shooters Sony is a relative newcomer to the digital SLR marketplace, but has used it’s heritage manufacturing in other areas, as well as a well respected brand name, to build up a loyal following. The latest releases fr...
Bottom line Good features and great images but lacking some features of similarly priced rivals...
80%
electricpig.co.uk
Updated:
2011-08-24 03:32:00
The Sony A500 is the latest mid-range DSLR camera in Sony’s Alpha range, packing a spanking new 12.3MP Exmor sensor that promises ultra-speedy continuous shooting and noise-free low light abilities. Grand claims indeed, so does it meet them? Read ou...
Good Fast live view autofocus and speedy continuous shooting...
Bad No HD video...
Bottom line A superb all-rounder packed with features and user-friendliness...
80%
stuff.tv
Updated:
2014-03-22 02:33:08
Sony is steadily maturing into a very serious player in the DSLR market. The A500, its new mid-range stalwart, is yet another impressive camera in the range, and a pleasant surprise after the relatively disappointing A230, A330 and A380 entry-level DSL...
Good Strong all-round performance. Serious design approach. Fast live view autofocus...
Bad No HD video...
Bottom line The lack of HD video is a shame, but otherwise the A500 is a feature-packed performer that delivers seriously sharp results...
80%
etechreviews.com
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2011-08-24 03:31:14
Sony recently got five consumer cameras for its dSLR line up and amongst them; the Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 is the best one. All five cameras are within the $500 and $750 price range and I really liked the Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 because it gives great value...
0%
photographyblog.com
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2011-08-24 03:31:32
The Sony A500 is the latest mid-range DSLR camera to enter the market, promising excellent low-light performance thanks to its new 12.3 megapixel sensor and BIONZ processor. Offering an easy upgrade path for compact camera users but crucially enough a...
Bottom line The Sony A500 marks a return to form for Sony in the mid-range DSLR market after the backwards step of the A330 / A380 models, which although cheaper and lighter suffer from an un-intuitive control layout and poor handgrip. Live View mode is an area...
90%
whatdigitalcamera.com
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2011-08-24 03:31:41
The street price between the A500 and A550 kit options only differs by up to about £100. They’re very similar pieces of kit, and the small amount of extra money needed for the A550 from many retailers seems to render the A500...
Good Long battery life, tilt LCD, AF live view, allblack finish...
Bad Value vs a550, noisy AF with kit lens, dual card access, no video...
84%
electronicsme.com
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2011-08-24 03:31:43
Sony A500 DSLR is a new 12.3 megapixel digital SLR with included 18-55mm zoom kit lens from Sony. The camera features Quick Auto Focus Live View for composing shots on the LCD monitor and Auto HDR (High Dynamic Range), which captures more contrast than...
Bottom line If you're an advanced amateur, or maybe you're buying your second digital SLR, the Sony A500 makes a very good choice. It has a host of features, some unique, and is a cut above the entry level class of digital SLRs. So if you're ready for a more advan...
72%
stuff.tv
Updated:
2011-08-24 03:31:59
Sony is steadily maturing into a very serious player in the DSLR market. The A500, its new mid-range stalwart, is yet another impressive camera in the range, and a pleasant surprise after the relatively disappointing A230, A330 and A380 entry-level DSL...
Good Strong all-round performance. Serious design approach. Fast live view autofocus...
Bad No HD video...
Bottom line The lack of HD video is a shame, but otherwise the A500 is a feature-packed performer that delivers seriously sharp results...
80%
steves-digicams.com
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2014-01-19 04:33:20
Quick TakeProsFriendly ergonomics; Comfortable body size and weight; Great performance in normal shooting modes; Unequalled performance when using Fast Autofocus Live View; Great Auto HDR (High Dynamic Range) mode; Fast busrt frame rate for this class...
Bottom line The Sony A500 is new Sony dSLR model offering a new 12.3MP CMOS Sensor with an array of nice features, including a Live View system with class leading Autofocus speed (which now includes the option to use Face Recognition with Live View), Anti-Dust tec...
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