Sony A350 SLR review
A budget busting SLR with top notch camera tech
Sony's powerful A350 has one of the most affordable price tags in the SLR parade.
There's an impressive 14.4 sensor, but as everyone knows it's not size, but what you do with it that counts. So you get in-camera SteadyShot system to increase your chances of sharp shots, a tilting 2.7-inch LCD for awkward peering-over-tall person shots and easy-to-use Live View.
For low-light shooting you can quickly set sensitivity up to a mammoth 3200, but over ISO 400 images can be soft and noisy. Although the Sony A350 can be bulky to control, at a lower ISO, it produces cracking images, accurately exposed with great detail.
It's a winner and leaves other porky SLRs from the veterans Canon and Nikon, sulk in the over-priced shade.
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"There's an impressive 14.4 sensor, but as everyone knows it's not size, but what you do with it that counts"
| Our Rating |  |
|---|---|
| Price | £450 |
WE LOVE
Whopping sensorIn-camera shake-free setting
Live View
WE HATE
Hefty unitNoisy images at high ISO
Poor continuous shooting options
WE SAY
A big camera, with a big spec, capable of fantastic picsEssential Mobile Apps
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By baldev
16|08|2009 11:38
Sony Alpha A350 is a great dslr camera with great range lenses and accessories available for it. I did not took too long for me to fell in love with great camera after comparing with oter makes, for the price and quality you can't go wrong. As far the result of picture quality it'e depend on how you take the picture and settings, I compared with others and results were so pleasing cold not ask any more from my lovely A350
By Madmonk
8|07|2009 18:05
I recently bought the Sony Alpha A350 and have to say what a great piece of kit this is. You get a hell of a lot of camera for your money and I had a great package deal from Cameraworld allied with fast efficient service! Yes it's a bit hefty but for a non expert like me, it's easy to use and get terrific photos' from.
By graham1949
23|06|2009 23:55
bought this camera a couple of months ago and what a delight. Can't say enough good things about it. Simple to use, superb pictures, feels good in your hand. Been taking shots for years and this is the best camera i've owned. Can't imagine I will ever get rid of it. Previous 2 cameras were the canon 20d (great camera) the canon 450d (slightly disappointing) the sony 350 beats them both