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First Look: Sony DSLR-A350 Sample Photo 100% Cropped
Written by Nature Sniper
Wednesday, 05 March 2008
Sony Alpha 350 (a350) features a 14 Megapixel sensor and Bionz image processor, similar to their semi-pro range Sony DSLR-A700. DC Watch Japan tested the camera and released several photos for viewing purposes. Full resolution photos are available together with 100% cropped version below. Images are taken using Sony DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 lens and noise reduction is set to default level.
40-segment Honeycomb Pattern, Center-weighted, Spot; (1200 zone metering in Live View mode)
Aperture Priority:
Yes
Shutter Priority:
Yes
Full Manual Exposure:
Yes
Self Timer:
2 or 10 seconds
Flash
Internal Flash:
Yes
Flash Modes:
Built-in Auto Popup: Auto, Fill-flash, Rear flash sync, Slow Sync, High Speed, Sync, Wireless off camera flash (with Flash HVL-F56AM, F36AM)
Flash Guide Number (Meters):
12
Flash Range Description:
Lens dependent
Ext Flash Connection:
Hot shoe
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:
CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive
Memory Included (MB):
Uncompressed Format:
RAW, RAW+JPEG; (.ARW)
CCD Raw Format:
Yes
Movie File Format:
Connectivity
Video Out:
Yes
Video Mode (NTSC/PAL):
Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
No
External Connections:
USB 2.0 High Speed
Other Connection:
DC Input, Wired Remote
Included Software:
OS Compatibility:
Power
Battery Form Factor:
Proprietary NP-FM500H
Usable Battery Types:
Lithium Ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:
1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included:
Yes
Notes & Features:
Tilting 2.7" LCD with Live View; Quick AF during Live View (pentamirror Tilt mechanism directs light to a dedicated live view image sensor, enabling fast and responsive TTL phase-detection auto-focusing, even during live view.); Super SteadyShot IS; Anti-Dust; Dynamic Range Optimizer. $800 body only, or $900 bundled with DT 18-70mm kit lens.
Judging from the sample photos above, the Sony DSLR-A350 does not seem to be very convincing. More sample photos shall be examined in order to determine the quaity of this camera. Some shake are seen on the sample photos above. Different lens and shots with faster shutter speed shall show different results. Stay tune for more.
