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Sony A200 Review at Photography BLOG

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Photography BLOG has posted a review of the new Sony A200.

If you have no investment in a DSLR system and you’re looking for an entry-level model, the Sony A200 is a real alternative to the likes of the Nikon D60, Canon EOS 450D and Olympus E-510. It may not be the most exciting camera on paper, with no Live View and “only” a 10 megapixel sensor, but in practice it’s an easy-to-use, solid proposition from which you can confidently upgrade in the future to a more feature-rich model.

For the latest news and reviews, be sure to visit Photography Bay’s Sony A200 Reviews and Resources.

 

Sony A200 Sample Images

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I was killing some time in Best Buy tonight and decided to snap a few images on the Sony A200. I took a CF card with me (it’s always a good idea to keep one handy). I certainly wouldn’t recommend overspending on a new DSLR at Best Buy (and never buy accessories there); however, it’s great to get your hands on a new camera before you make your purchase.

The Sony A200 basically handles like the A350, except for the display panel, which doesn’t articulate or feature a Live View function. Otherwise, the A200 has the same dedicated ISO button, which makes switching ISOs a breeze. The A200 has an sensitivity range of ISO 100-3200. Below, I’ve included several samples that cover the entire ISO range. You may download these images at 100% for you personal use and inspection. EXIF is embedded within. If you would prefer a gallery view, which also has an EXIF viewer, go here.

Sony A200 ISO 100

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Nikon D60 Review at DP Review

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DP Review has posted a review of the new Nikon D60:

There’s a few nice new features, and bundling the new ‘VR’ (stabilized) version of the kit lens is a smart move that makes the whole package a lot more appealing, but it’s fair to say that the D60 is a subtle upgrade rather than a wholescale reinvention of Nikon’s entry-level best-seller.

For the latest news and reviews, be sure to check out Photography Bay’s Nikon D60 page.

Sony A350 Sample Images

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Several sample images are now online (see below) from the Sony like.no.other ad shoot.  If you missed Photography Bay’s Sony A350 preview, check it out now and see my thoughts on the fast Live View AF and articulating LCD panel.


When viewing the samples, please note that all images are from in-camera JPEGs.  Due the overwhelming amount of white foam in the images (and resulting underexposure), almost all of them were slightly tweaked in iPhoto for brightness or exposure adjustments.  Additionally, all shots were handheld and most had the Super Steady Shot feature enabled. [Read more…]

Canon PowerShot SD890 IS, SD790 IS and SD770 IS Digital ELPH Cameras

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Canon has announced three new PowerShot point & shoot cameras.  The SD890 IS features a 10 megapixel sensor, 5x optical zoom, 2.5-inch display and a sub 1-inch macro mode.  The  SD790 IS and SD770 IS both feature a 10 megapixel sensor and 3x optical zoom.  The cameras are priced top to bottom at $399.99, $349.99 and $299.99 and will be available around early April. [Read more…]

Sony A350 First Impressions Review

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Today, I spent some hands-on time with the Sony A350 today at Sony’s like.no.other commercial and ad shoot in downtown Miami, Florida (We’ll have more about the shoot itself in a later post.) After a few hours of shooting, I’ll have to say that I’m very impressed with this newcomer from Sony. There are a few features and functions that really set this camera apart from other entry-level offerings. [Read more…]

Nikon D60 Sample Images

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I received my Nikon D60 from Amazon yesterday. My initial impressions are that it’s very similar to my D40, albeit with higher resolution, which is not necessarily better. I’ll have to say that the 18-55mm VR lens as a kit lens is very welcomed in my hands. Additionally, the wider ISO range (as compared to the D40) is helpful. [Read more…]