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Kiklop: so.. is this everything we will get between A200 and A700? :)

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Post Options Post Options   Quote cezarL Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 January 2008 at 20:17
Originally posted by Jlav Jlav wrote:

A noticable difference between the A200 here is that in the rear shot, there is a third button on the right hand of the grip that wasn't there on the A200.


That one's for LiveView... not sure what it does exactly, something to do with AF in LV mode.
To save you the trouble, there's also a third button on the top plate, but I have absolutely no idea what's it for :)
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Heck 14mp is better than Canon's 12mp and its got a swivel screen. If priced about the same as Canon's new Rebel I think Sony can be picking up a whole lot new shooters this year. I'll hold off judgment on the noise till I see it. Who knows, maybe 300 could be better for street photography with higher iso picture quality and the 350 would be good for people who want to get into landscape or studio shooting.
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Post Options Post Options   Quote beline Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 January 2008 at 20:17
Probably Live-View (third-button, already mentioned)... I would not be surprised if there was no discernible difference... MAYBE a different pipeline to accommodate the different sensor, as I doubt it is the same sensor as the A200. Perhaps the sensor is significantly better than the A200? New sensor, pipeline, and live-view are enough to make a new model.

An this (BIG Pipe-Dream). MAYBE the A350 is the FF everyone has been waiting for? HIGHLY doubtful, but that would account for the 14.2MP (even Sony knows that this generation of consumers knows about the MP smoke).

I am still reeling about the lack of A900...

Makes me sad...

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Originally posted by Jlav Jlav wrote:

A noticable difference between the A200 here is that in the rear shot, there is a third button on the right hand of the grip that wasn't there on the A200.



Also, the SSS switch, Fn button, and AF selector pad are all moved over to the right on the "A300" to allow more room for the screen.
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Originally posted by DaveK DaveK wrote:


I'm sure sony learned from the Noise debacle of the A100. Do you think they'd make the same mistake? It's a pixelrace out there and Sony wants a piece of that cake. That's understandable, don't you think?

Yes it is understandable. Some of us may not like it but that's the fact; most potential buyers are interested in as much MP as possible.

Even i have found something positive in it; sony will have some experiences in noise reduction that may after all be useful knowledge for a900 .. they will need this kind of experience
 



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I wonder if they will update the kit lens to a better design; current one is pretty old. Canon's new 18-55 IS kit is apparently extremely sharp, sharper than many of their L lenses.
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Originally posted by beline beline wrote:

An this (BIG Pipe-Dream). MAYBE the A350 is the FF everyone has been waiting for? HIGHLY doubtful, but that would account for the 14.2MP (even Sony knows that this generation of consumers knows about the MP smoke).


Wow. Wouldn't that be the something! Even something like 1.3x would be a welcome change :)
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Post Options Post Options   Quote douglasf13 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 January 2008 at 20:24
Originally posted by cezarL cezarL wrote:

Originally posted by yellowballoon yellowballoon wrote:

Hmm...so perhaps the A350 is just a A300 with an extra 4 megapixels like the Nikon D40x compared to the D40. The thing is, it never makes any difference! You just get worse Noise values!


Hopefully, it will be more than that. I want a real alternative to the A700 (which is a tad too expensive for my taste and needs). If what these cameras (and especially A350) bring above A200 is just Live-View (and more noise on the 14mp sensor), then... it's not enough for me :(


I think we're all getting a bit spoiled if we can't find a camera to suit us when we'll soon have FOUR DSLRs at $1299 USD or less. That being said, wonder if there'll be an A500??
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Post Options Post Options   Quote beline Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 January 2008 at 20:27
Originally posted by douglasf13 douglasf13 wrote:

Originally posted by cezarL cezarL wrote:

Originally posted by yellowballoon yellowballoon wrote:

Hmm...so perhaps the A350 is just a A300 with an extra 4 megapixels like the Nikon D40x compared to the D40. The thing is, it never makes any difference! You just get worse Noise values!


Hopefully, it will be more than that. I want a real alternative to the A700 (which is a tad too expensive for my taste and needs). If what these cameras (and especially A350) bring above A200 is just Live-View (and more noise on the 14mp sensor), then... it's not enough for me :(


I think we're all getting a bit spoiled if we can't find a camera to suit us when we'll soon have FOUR DSLRs at $1299 USD or less. That being said, wonder if there'll be an A500??


No A500 images hosted as of this writing. Still looking though. Will keep you updated...
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The A300 is better than K200D.

The A350 is better than Canon 450D (better LV, more MPx, better noise and AF)
The A350 is better than Niko D80 (LV, more MPx, better noise and AF)
The A350 is better than K20D (better LV, same MPx, better noise and AF)

Sony have for everybody...
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Post Options Post Options   Quote mrwizard93 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 January 2008 at 20:32
So Kiklop does your mean no A900 at the PMAs ... or that you know the A900 has some noise issues that need to be worked out??????


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Post Options Post Options   Quote Maffe Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 January 2008 at 20:33
Originally posted by Alexramos Alexramos wrote:

The A300 is better than K200D.

The A350 is better than Canon 450D (better LV, more MPx, better noise and AF)
The A350 is better than Niko D80 (LV, more MPx, better noise and AF)
The A350 is better than K20D (better LV, same MPx, better noise and AF)

Sony have for everybody...


Thats speculations
No one have even tested any of those cameras!

But I hope that Sony can performe as well or better then "the others"
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Post Options Post Options   Quote yellowballoon Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 January 2008 at 20:35
Originally posted by Maffe Maffe wrote:

Originally posted by Alexramos Alexramos wrote:

The A300 is better than K200D.

The A350 is better than Canon 450D (better LV, more MPx, better noise and AF)
The A350 is better than Niko D80 (LV, more MPx, better noise and AF)
The A350 is better than K20D (better LV, same MPx, better noise and AF)

Sony have for everybody...


Thats speculations
No one have even tested any of those cameras!

But I hope that Sony can performe as well or better then "the others"


Worthy speculations though! Crossing my fingers is what I'm counting on!
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