Sony Alpha DSLR-A230

Cnet Australia says:

A modest update over its predecessor, the Sony Alpha DSLR-A200, the Alpha DSLR-A230 offers the same essential feature set in a redesigned body with sufficient quality and performance-enhancing firmware tweaks to merit the term "upgrade". And like its predecessor, the result is a generally solid, if not stellar, entry-level dSLR option.

Good: Fast autofocus • High magnification viewfinder for its class • Dual card slots • Relatively simple, straightforward operation • Built-in wireless flash and image stabilisation • Helpful SteadyShot indicator
Bad: Smallish grip • Default settings produce suboptimal photos
Specs: Digital SLR • 10.2 megapixels • 2.7 inch • Memory Stick PRO Duo, Secure Digital Card, Secure Digital High Capacity

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Sony DSLR-A700 Camera Review

PCWORLD.ca say in their article:

A complex, well-made camera with tons of controls, the A700 takes exceptionally sharp, well-exposed shots.

A Short Course in Sony A700 Photography book/ebook

Complex the A700 certainly is--it probably has more exposure controls than any other DSLR I've seen to date. That said, the camera's ease of use is still exceptionally good: Like most current DSLRs, it has fore and aft selector dials for quickly changing shutter speeds, aperture values, and exposure compensation. But it also has a healthy number of nicely placed, well-labeled, dedicated buttons for key controls such as white balance, drive mode, ISO setting, and metering modes.

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Sony Alpha A800 rumored

A Japanese forum entry here has some details about the new Alpha A800, planned to replace or supplement the A700 (pictured above) and A900 in the Alpha series.

The entry says:

I am visiting Japan and we had a very interesting meeting with some friends...

a800...
-15.2Mpx APS-C CMOS Exmor "R" sensor
-ISO 100-12.800
-6.5 frame per second
-New high speed flash sync
-9 double cross f/2.8 AF sensor (23 total AF sensor)
-New metering and AF sensor with tracking and previous focus
-Dual AF Ultr-Speed motor ??
-Wi-Fi built-in

Will be announced on PMA09 and launch on April with 3 new DT lenses.

Sony Alpha system video presentation

Sony has a video overview of the Sony Alpha DT, Alpha G, 25mm prime lenses and fish-eye lenses from the Alpha DSLR lens line. Also the Carl Zeiss supersonic premium lenses.



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