Sony Alpha DSLR-A350K with 18-70mm lens Reviews: Digital SLR Camera

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Score: 9.2/10

£800 at 1 retailer out of 182 retailers checked

This digital camera is a good all rounder. 160 customer reviews Write a review (proof of purchase required)

14.2 megapixels, 2.7" Screen, 1x optical zoom, Compact Flash storage Product details

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Customer reviews

160 customers have reviewed this product.

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All purchasers (160)
Build Quality9.0
Ease of use8.8
Features9.1
Image quality9.2
Value for money9.2
Overall rating9.2
Keen amateur (44)
Experienced amateur (15)
Point & shoot (7)
Other (94)
 

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Stewart , Aberdeenshire

Score 10.0/10

+ Quality & Feature (Packed). So ease to use. The pictures are fantastic. This camera is going to be very hard to beat.

- None

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29 of 29 people found this review helpful

Confirmed purchase on 24 May 2008

Sue, Cwmbran “Sue, new to photography”

Score 9.0/10

+ Really light & as a first timer to the dlsr market it is so easy to use. Straight out of the box & I was shooting some really good shots, even managing to catch a lovely firework shot with only 10mins reading the manual. If your looking for ease of use along with excellent features then I would recommend this one.

- None at all

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37 of 38 people found this review helpful

Confirmed purchase on 29 Oct 2008

Confirmed purchaser

Score 8.0/10

+ Great quality camera for me as a beginner. easy to understand and it makes it easy for me to learn how to use it. competitive price

- Reviewer left no comment

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21 of 21 people found this review helpful

Confirmed purchase on 01 Jul 2008

Paul, Yeovil

Score 10.0/10

+ The Live view mode is a superb addition to this DSLR. The fast startup and fast picture taking, even with Live view instead of the optical viewfinder is very useful indeed, no more missed shots. Using the sport mode, just keep your finger on the shutter to capture a series of action shots then throw away the ones you do not like. All the convenience of a compact camera with the speed and quality of a DSLR

- Slightly heavy and bulky but so are most DSLRs

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19 of 19 people found this review helpful

Confirmed purchase on 16 Jul 2008

Marty, Havant

Score 9.0/10

+ fast, good build, the kit len is good enough for taking decent pictures. Live view is great get the perfect picture every time, its exactly what it says its a LIVE view, not just a moving picture of what your taking.

- None

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18 of 18 people found this review helpful

Confirmed purchase on 25 Jun 2008

Confirmed purchaser

Score 10.0/10

+ Light for size, packed with features and produced excellent images in a wide variety of conditions in hot and cold weather. Sports mode and others are great and it could not be simpler to produce superb photos. The lens that came with it was of very good quality too. Battery life is a revelation. We could not recommend more highly...

- None at all!

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16 of 16 people found this review helpful

Confirmed purchase on 05 Jul 2008

Alison, Portgordon

Score 10.0/10

+ Exceptional value for money camera deal. The camera can be simple to use where required but allowing precise manual adjustment where necessary. Results are superb.

- Package deal would have been better with a larger, faster storage card.

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13 of 13 people found this review helpful

Confirmed purchase on 27 Sep 2008

Ian, Orpington “Retired ex IT Manager”

Score 10.0/10

+ Uses Minolta accessories and lenses

- Reviewer left no comment

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38 of 42 people found this review helpful

Confirmed purchase on 22 May 2008

Paul , Stafford “Very Happy with A350”

Score 10.0/10

+ Excellent Spec - Feels good to hold - Good features and takes crystal clear pics. RAW image output. Uses CF memory.

- Could have included memory - plastic camera body but at this price level to be expected.

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11 of 11 people found this review helpful

Confirmed purchase on 05 Aug 2008

Confirmed purchaser “First time D-SLR user”

Score 9.0/10

+ Very easy for me, a first-time D-SLR user, to pick up and take reasonable-to-good photos with. Excellent picture quality. Very good value for money.

- Has a habit of refocusing on different areas when taking consecutive shots in Auto mode, but that's just an encouragement to learn how to use the camera properly! When taking pictures of moving items, again in Auto mode, tends not to focus on the area you want to focus on - but, again, that's just an incentive to learn how to use the camera properly. Non-standard flash shoe means that you can't use just any available flash or accessory.

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29 of 32 people found this review helpful

Confirmed purchase on 19 Aug 2008

Rick, SOUTHAMPTON “Keen amatuer Photographer”

Score 10.0/10

+ An excellent 14.2 Megapixel DSLR. Intuitive to use and results in fantastic quality of pictures. Live view is superb. Metering is spot on in all circumstances. Wide variety of useful picture modes. Just feels right in your hands.

- Suplementary Sony and Carl Ziess lenses pricey! Look for Tamron and Sigma.

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16 of 17 people found this review helpful

Confirmed purchase on 22 Jan 2009

Confirmed purchaser “retired academic”

Score 8.0/10

+ quality of image, speed of readiness for next image, software.

- slightly plastic, noise with additional lenses

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9 of 9 people found this review helpful

Confirmed purchase on 29 Nov 2008

John, Nottingham

Score 9.0/10

+ lots of features able to use my old lenses very good pictures need little post processing

- build quality is not to great a bit plastic some buttons are difficult touch with large fingers

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9 of 9 people found this review helpful

Confirmed purchase on 01 Jul 2008

Jeremy, Cross in Hand, East Sussex “Past photographer returning!”

Score 8.0/10

+ Simple to get fast shots; quick fire-up. Good with option for live view and tilting screen.

- Bit plasticy-loking case

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8 of 8 people found this review helpful

Confirmed purchase on 23 Jul 2008

john, ashington “fairly new to this”

Score 9.0/10

+ excellent value for money sony have excelled as new comers to the market

- lens are very exspensive not to sure about cleaning system spare batteries e prices over the top.

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8 of 8 people found this review helpful

Confirmed purchase on 12 Jun 2008

The average score of 9.2 is based on 160 scores.

124 scores are from confirmed purchasers.

36 scores are from reviewers who registered their product with the manufacturer.

87 reviewers gave a score + comment

73 reviewers only gave a score

2 reviewers only left a comment

Expert reviews for Sony Alpha DSLR-A350K with 18-70mm lens

Pocket Lint expert review

Sony has marched on with its Alpha range of DSLRs introducing what now seems to be a full set of cameras from the budget to the top, enthusiast, market with the Alpha 200, Alpha 300, Alpha 350 and of course the Alpha 700; the A350 marks the mid-point in the range.The A350 sports a high resolution 14...

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reviewed 13 May 2008

PC Advisor expert review - by Joanne Carter, Digital Arts"

Sony's 14.2Mp Alpha 350 is one of the makerメs first to feature Live View using a novel, pull-out 2.7in screen.

This Sony Alpha DSLR-A350K with 18-70mm lens review continued on PC Advisor

reviewed 07 May 2008

  • £800 at 1 retailer out of 182 retailers checked

Product Features

Camera Type collapseexpand SLR
resolution (Megapixel) collapseexpand 14.2
Optical Zoom Ratio collapseexpand 1
Screen Size in Inches collapseexpand 2.7
Digital Zoom Ratio collapseexpand 1
Image Stabilisation collapseexpand Yes
Colour collapseexpand Black
Memory Card Slot collapseexpand Yes
Media Format collapseexpand Compact Flash
PictBridge collapseexpand Yes
Macro Mode collapseexpand Yes
Video Recorder collapseexpand No
Manual Focus collapseexpand Yes
Timer collapseexpand Yes
Weight (g) collapseexpand 532
Flash collapseexpand Yes
Body Only collapseexpand No
WiFi collapseexpand No
Shortest Shutter Speed collapseexpand 1/4000
Longest Shutter Speed collapseexpand 30"
Waterproof collapseexpand No
USB Port collapseexpand Yes
Dimensions (mm) collapseexpand 98.5x130.8x74.4
RAW Format Yes
Resolution (Pixels) collapseexpand 4592x3056
Max. Aperture Lens 1 collapseexpand f3.5-5.6
Max. Aperture Lens 2 f4-5.6
Release Date collapseexpand 27 Mar 2008
Height in mm 98.5
Width in mm collapseexpand 130.8
Depth in mm 74.4
Serial Shot Mode Yes
Bluetooth collapseexpand No
Autofocus Yes
Changeable Lens Yes
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Manufacturer's Description

14.2 megapixel Digital Single Lens Reflex (D-SLR) camera – body only. Supreme imaging quality plus tilting screen with Quick AF Live View for responsive, flexible shooting. In-body Super SteadyShot gives effective anti-shake performance with all Sony or Konica Minolta α-mount lenses.

  • Extremely high resolution 14.2 effective
    megapixel CCD sensor for superbly detailed
    images with rich tones and vibrant color
  • Large, high-resolution 2.7-inch LCD with 2-way
    tilt adjustment for shooting freedom and
    comfort at any angle
  • Quick AF Live View for fast, accurate
    autofocus and responsive AF performance even
    with fast-moving objects
  • Optimised BIONZ processor for enhanced picture
    quality, reduced image noise and responsive
    peration
  • High sensitivity up to ISO3200 with selectable
    high-ISO noise reduction for successful
    handheld shooting in low light without flash
  • Evolved D-Range Optimiser adjusts brightness
    and contrast for beautifully-exposed backlit
    scenes
  • Enhanced SteadyShot INSIDE image stabilisation
    offers 2.5-3.5 steps anti-shake performance
    with all α-mount lenses or Konica Minolta
    α-mount lenses*
  • Large 2.7-inch Clear Photo LCD with
    easy-to-use function display and percentage
    battery life indicator
  • Improved 9-point centre cross AF with EyeStart
    activation for fast, accurate focusing
  • Bright, clear optical viewfinder with wide
    field of view
  • Smart Teleconverter gives instant zoom of 1.4x
    or 2x with no reduction in image quality
  • Continuous shooting at up to 2.5 fps with
    optical viewfinder/up to 2 fps in live view
    mode
  • High-capacity InfoLITHIUM battery allows up to
    730 shots between charges (using viewfinder)
    with % display of power remaining (CIPA
    measurement)
  • Dual anti-dust system protects sensor during
    lens exchange
  • SteadyShot INSIDE was previously known as
    Super SteadyShot

  • £800 at 1 retailer out of 182 retailers checked
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