Sony Alpha DSLRA300K 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera ...- User Rating: 
Summary for Sony Alpha DSLRA300K 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera ...- Love this camera!
Notes on Sony Alpha DSLRA300K 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera ...- Great camera for the price. Easy to use. Great pictures in the auto mode. Even better when I over-ride and try new things thru aperture or shutter speed variations. I'm really enjoying this camera!
Sony Alpha DSLRA300K 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera ...- User Rating: Summary for Sony Alpha DSLRA300K 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera ...- Better Than the Alpha 350, IMO
Notes on Sony Alpha DSLRA300K 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera ...- I took the plunge, and purchased an Alpha 300; Sony being rather new to the SLR arena, there wasn't much information to go off of at the time. I'm happy to report that this camera performs VERY well, impressing all my Nikon and Olympus loyal friends during multiple photo shoots.
The Live View is very useful for awkward position shots; low down, up high, etc. and is the envy of most other camera owners.
Picture quality is very high, even in low-light conditions.
With the capability of 3 frames/second, I don't see any reason in going for the Alpha 350, which only manages 2.5 at best. 10.2MP is more than enough, even if you're shooting billboards, IMO.
All together a very versatile camera, with more than enough features and capability to keep you busy for a long time. I think only die-hard professionals would need much more.
Sony Alpha DSLRA300K 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera ...- User Rating: Summary for Sony Alpha DSLRA300K 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera ...- An ideal entry level DSLR
Notes on Sony Alpha DSLRA300K 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera ...- After using point-and-shoot digital cameras for several years I've decided to switch to a DSLR. My two main reasons were: shutter lag and low-light performance.
Having 2 Canon point-and-shoot digital cameras, I naturally got interested in the new Canon Digital Rebel XSi. An interesting features for someone like myself who is used to point-and-shoot cameras, is the Live View shooting mode which allows you to frame the picture using the screen instead of the viewfinder which is very similar to the way most of us use point-and-shoot digital cameras.
When researching further I discovered that the way Canon implemented the Live View mode is not suitable for fast action photo taking, but more for tripod based accurate photographing.
A couple of months I heard about the new Sony DSLR cameras. I was surprised since I didn't know Sony manufactured DSLR cameras. I knew that the Sony brand is well known in audio and video equipment market but I wasn't familiar with the fact that they had professional DSLR cameras.
After some reading I've discovered that Sony is indeed a newcomer to the DSLR market and that their entrance initiated in 2005 by jointly developing DSLR cameras with Konica-Minolta and eventually buying their entire DSLR business at 2006. Again, what caught my eye was the live-view feature that Sony implemented in a innovative way which does not hinder the camera's performance (especially the quick focus) when using it.
Another feature that the new Sony cameras have (and Canon's don't) is in-body image stabilizer which works with every lens you attach. On the downside Sony's cameras do not perform as well as Canon's in high ISO settings and they have a much smaller variety of lenses available.
Eventually, I've decided to buy the Sony and I don't regret it. Live view performs very well and the view finder is very good (although many reviews say that it is too small). I was also very fortunate to get 2 Minolta lenses from a relative so that was a very pleasant surprise and together with the in-body image stabilizer they produce wonderful photos.
The camera is very agronomic and you can get to most settings with very few button clicks. High ISO setting noise starts to appear above ISO 400 but whether this is an issue depends on the size of prints you are going to produce. Other then that, the image quality is wonderful, of course this depends a lot on the type of lens you attach to it and there are very high quality old Minolta glass that matches this camera.
Sony Alpha DSLRA300K 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera ...- User Rating: Summary for Sony Alpha DSLRA300K 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera ...- Amazing!
Notes on Sony Alpha DSLRA300K 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera ...- I bought this camera recently. Modestly, I thought this was one of the best decisions I made! The camera is amazing, it looks beautiful, it takes very, very good pictures, and the price is unbelievably good! I am not a fan of Sony products, but I just loved this. I don't write reviews very often, but I so wanted to share my excitement!
Sony Alpha DSLRA300K 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera ...- User Rating: 
Summary for Sony Alpha DSLRA300K 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera ...- A true DSLR value
Notes on Sony Alpha DSLRA300K 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera ...- I researched affordable DSLR cameras and chose the A300 for its rear screen viewing when desired, its 'in the camera body' anti shake system, its comfortable shape and weight, and its excellent picture clarity. The A300 is NOT a 'dumbed down' DSLR. Its sophisticated (yet easy to use)features should satisfy any photographer. Controls are perfectly positioned, settings are easily reviewed, delay time between pressing the shutter release and the picture being taken IS NON EXISTANT. Audio noise is unobtrusive. Bracketing is simply achieved. and the kit lens is fine for general use. As I take Nature photos, I opted for the Tamron 70-300mm zoom lens as a quality yet less expensive alternative to the Sony zoom. I would buy the Sony A300 again without hesitation. [Nevertheless, if you have an extra $400, the new 350 is an impressive choice indeed.]
