a300 (Swivel-Screen/Liveview), a350 confirmed

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 :)

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...

Edited by beline - 28 January 2008 at 20:19

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

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 :)

douglasf13 wrote: cezarL wrote: 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...

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??????


HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm ... what a tangled web we weave!

Maffe wrote: 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!