Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 Digital SLR Camera

By Geoff Gregory

The Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 Digital SLR Camera raises the resolution from 10 mega pixels to 14.2 mega pixels. The auto focus function in Live View is as fast as it is in optical viewfinder mode. This is the major breakthrough of all of Sony’s SLR cameras.

The A350 has a new “pop-up” flash rather than the older “pull-up” variety. This camera can deploy flash in auto mode when necessary. Sony’s 14 mega pixel Alpha A350 has a MSRP of $800 for the base model , $900 with the optional 18-70 mm lens and $1090.00 with the advanced 18-70 and 55-200 lens.

The Sony Alpha A350 measures 5.25x4x3 inches and weighs about 24 ounces or 682 grams with memory card and battery.

Sony A350 BASIC FEATURES:

-14.2 Mega Pixel HAD CCD with resolutions of up to 4,592 x 3,056 pixels! -Lithium-ion battery -Compact Flash Type I, II and Microdrive -Optical viewfinder -3.88x lens kit, 18-70 mm (27-105mm equivalent) -ISO sensitivity: 100:3,200 seconds -Dimensions 5.25×4.0×3.0 inches -Weight: 24 ounces(including lens, card and battery)

Sony A350 Advanced Special Features

-Live View Mode -Tilting LCD -Super SteadyShot in-camera image stabilization -BIONZ image processor -Anti-Dust Technology -External, flash hot-shoe -Auto pop-up flash with four main operating modes and a variable slow-sync function -Dynamic range optimizer -Built in support for wireless TTL flash exposure with certain Sony flashes -Eye-start auto focus system -Auto and manual focus options with Single and Continuous AF modes -A wide selection of scene modes including: Portrait, landscape, sports, macro, sunset, night view and night portrait -Creative style settings -Raw and JPEG file formats -High-resolution thumbnails for Photo TV HD viewing -Continuous burst mode -USB 2.0 High-speed cable interface for fast downloading of images -NTSC or PAL selectable video output signal; cables included -Optional wired remote control accessories

HIGHLIGHTS:

-LCD screen allows comfortable s hooting from above or below -Live View mode does not affect AF speed -14.2 mega pixel sensor -Awesome grip -Easy to use, simple navigation -Great on-screen menu design for quick selection of options -Dynamic Range Optimization preserves full details of images in highlights and shadows

The only real challenge presented to individuals interested in this camera is selecting which one to choose. The A350 has a very fast AF in Live View mode with a nice tilting LCD. The Sony A350 offers a well-rounded package, delivering the best of all world’s in terms of resolution, design and of course, usability.

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Digital Cameras Demystified

By Raelene Hall

Demystifying Digital Camera Jargon

Want to buy a digital camera but confused by the sales jargon? Talk of pixels, LCDs and ELVs, digital zoom verses optical zoom driving you crazy? Then stress no more, here are all the basic terms and their meanings in simple, easily understood terms.

Mega pixels:

Pixels are just the tiny dots that make up a digital picture. Each mega pixel is a million pixels so the more mega pixels a camera has the more dots will make up your picture. The more mega pixels or dots your picture has, the better quality it will be. Digital cameras can be bought with one to six mega pixels. The higher mega pixel your camera is the larger size photo you can take and the more you can enlarge and print photos without sacrificing picture quality.

LCD

LCD means Liquid Crystal Display or in simple terms, it is the display screen used in digital cameras. These screens vary in size depending on the camera. It allows you to preview what you are photographing by giving you a ‘through-the-lens-view’. It can also be used to preview photos, delete unwanted photos and some will allow you to magnify your photos to look at details.

Optical Viewfinder

This is simply the viewfinder you look through to take your photos (if you aren’t using the LCD screen) as you would with any camera. They will show the full area of what you are photographing but the only drawback is they won’t show you if the picture is in focus. Many cameras have an ELV –Electronic View Finder, instead of an Optical Viewfinder, which shows the same view as on your LCD screen but has the advantage of screening out the sun. You can also see your camera settings and functions in the ELV just as you would on the LCD.

Digital and Optical Zoom

Digital zoom allows you to enlarge the size of a photo by doubling the size of the pixels. The problem with this is that as the pixels are made larger they become fuzzier thus leading to a decrease in photo quality. An optical zoom however actually magnifies the subject of the photo so retains the quality.

Memory Cards/Sticks

Memory cards/sticks are just the storage device for digital cameras. Most cameras have a small amount of built in memory but if you want to be able to store a reasonable number of photos you will need to purchase some extra memory. Memory comes in a range of sizes (measured in megabytes or gigabytes) and the more memory you want, the higher the cost. Ensure the memory you buy is compatible with your camera.

Obviously there is a lot more to know about digital cameras but understanding these basic terms will go a long way toward helping you find the digital camera that is right for you without being lost in the digital dialogue spouted by salespeople.

Raelene Hall is lives in Outback Western Australia. She has written non-fiction articles for magazines, newspapers and the Net on a variety of topics, including education, Outback life, communications, nature, spirituality, families, technology, and the environment. Raelene is a regular columnist for a regional newspaper. Contact Raelene at nedscreekstn@bigpond.com or check out her website at http://www.outbackwriter.com

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