Sony Alpha SLT-A35 (with 18-55mm lens)

• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 7 reviews
• My rating: 0 stars

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• 10 stars

  Great entry level DSLR, especially for the price!

  by Dash66 on January 20, 2012

  Pros: 1)Price - The price is amazing for all of the features that you get.
  2) Picture Quality - The picture quality is GREAT!
  3) In camera anti-vibration
  4) Loads of features you will use

  Cons: 1)Status - Camera snobs will look down their noses at you since it's not a Nikon or Cannon
  2) No Articulated LCD screen
  3) Slow/unable to autofocus in low light - in my mind, the biggest con.
  4)Fewer lens options than Nikon or Cannon

  Summary: This is an amazing camera for the price. It isn't a Pro-level camera, but they don't presume to be. However it has enough features to keep someone new ...

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  Summary: This is an amazing camera for the price. It isn't a Pro-level camera, but they don't presume to be. However it has enough features to keep someone new to DSLRs happy for a long, LONG time.
  I have had this camera for just under 6 months and do not have a complaint about it. I have taken over 10,000 pictures, and while I have had quite a few bad pictures, I have had only a small handful that I blame on the camera (autofocus issues)
  Again, if you are new to DSLR's and you don't have lenses for other cameras already, this is a great camera for you.

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• 10 stars

  Beats Canon and Nikon entry level rivals in all aspects

  by FatBomb on October 27, 2011

  Pros: Much faster than Nikon D3100 and Canon 1100d when focuisng and taking the shot. Great HD video that actually focuses properly unlike the two aforementioned models

  Cons: Slight juddery delay when looking through EVF / LCD after taking a shot, but one gets used to this, very temporary, visual delay.

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• 9 stars

  My first DSLR has plenty of features & worth the cost.

  by cptab on October 11, 2011

  Pros: Lightweight than other DSLRs (though I realize some people prefer additional weight).
  The lenses are lighter than competitors because (from what I've learned), the stabilizer is in the body, not the lens. The cost of the basic lenses is competitive w/ th

  Cons: As this is my first DSLR, I cannot opine on whether it is missing a particular feature or otherwise weak in a particular aspect of photography. Thus far, it's working fine for me.

  Summary: I was initially reluctant to buy something that wasn't a Canon or Nikon, but not for any particular reason except that Canon and Nikon have been around for a ...

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  Summary: I was initially reluctant to buy something that wasn't a Canon or Nikon, but not for any particular reason except that Canon and Nikon have been around for a longer time and my friends had them. I was considering the Canon T3 Rebel and Nikon 5100. As it turns out, there was no substance to my concern (also, Sony purchased Konica and Minolta). The reviews around the web turned out to be consistent with what I've experienced using for the past month.
  
  CNET's video and review seems overly concerned with the camera's style. Style and ergonomics is something each consumer has to figure out on his or her own. The Sony's style didn't cause me any problems. I can only speculate that it shaped the reviewer's otherwise matter-of-fact level of enthusiasm. CNET also implies that this is a not quite a DSLR because it has a translucent mirror. According to everything, I've read on other sites and the camera shops I visited, it is newer, good or and maybe even better technology than what's found in many DSLRS. If it makes no practical difference or, as other review sites report, improves the camera's performance, CNET should mention it. According to those camera sites, it improves the speed of the auto focus. Seems reasonable to me. In any event, the many features made this camera seem like a good deal compared to ones that were approximately $100-$150 more. Those cameras, however, did have a movable LCD screen.

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• 8 stars

  This CNET Review of the a35 is Ignorant

  by rhaedge on July 19, 2011

  Pros: This camera has TONS of features that makes it a great Camera for users new to the DSLR world.

  Cons: Loss of the articulated LCD screen from the a33 model (which is the only reason for 4 stars and not 5)

  Summary: First, they state in the video and in the Review: "the A35 retains the fixed LCD of the A33..." - This is completely wrong! The A33 has an articulated screen. ...

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  Summary: First, they state in the video and in the Review: "the A35 retains the fixed LCD of the A33..." - This is completely wrong! The A33 has an articulated screen. I do not own an a35, but I do have an a55. This is an excellent quality camera perfect for users wanting to step up from the Point and Shoot types. The only reason I have for criticizing this camera is the very fact they removed the articulated screen. Which means the only significant advantage of the a35 over the a33 is the Higher Resolution.
  
  Second, the reviewer (and CNET) doesn't want to categorize the a33, a35 & a55 as DSLR. This is completely ridiculous! While it is true that Sony has changed the game with the new Translucent Mirror, this camera still works just like a traditional SLR. Just because the Mirror doesn't physically move doesn't make this a "Interchangeable Lens" category camera, which CNET seems to be downgrading it to.
  
  Finally, don't let this mediocre review by CNET sway you away from the Sony Alpha series camera with the Translucent Mirror technology. They are all very good cameras, in fact, I understand that Sony is getting close to introducing the new a77 model which will be more of a "Semi-Pro" model with this same Translucent Mirror. My guess is the a77 body will go for around $1,000 and then $1,200 with the kit lens. I can't wait to see what it brings to the table.

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• 10 stars

  Top DSLR for the newbie that wants to shoot like a Pro.

  by Scrabblebabble on February 4, 2013

  Pros: Sony really has outdone themselves with their line of DSLR camera's. In particular, the A35-A37, for the enthusiast who is ready for DSLR control and quality, while still learning about ISO's shutter speeds and aperture settings.

  Cons: The stock flash (as with most DSLRs) lacks brightness, i suggest you get a mounted flash when you purchase!

  Summary: Truly the best camera I have bought. Abilities, design & Price all vastly superior to the Cannon line of TDi's

  Summary: Truly the best camera I have bought. Abilities, design & Price all vastly superior to the Cannon line of TDi's

• 9 stars

  Great upgrade from my old film SLR a Maxxum 7000!

  by mdshec on June 20, 2012

  Pros: The biggest pro I found is that my old Maxxum lenses fit this along remote control. The manual perfect to get me started with point and shoot and then on to changing the ISO, Aperture and Shudder speeds.

  Cons: Biggest problem I have found is the location for the aperture setting when shooting in manual mode. I think the controls would have been better placed on left side of lens bayonet, allowing control of both at once.

  Summary: Over all very pleased with the camera. Don't know why people feel the need to get a Nikon except for the name.

  Summary: Over all very pleased with the camera. Don't know why people feel the need to get a Nikon except for the name.

• 7 stars

  Good price / performance

  by sezsezsez on July 18, 2011

  Pros: Fast, responsive, good LCD quality, lightweight, good build quality, lets you manually adjust (like most SLR's)

  Cons: Low battery life, subpar kit lens capabilities (18-55 is not that good), loses focus during boost shooting, no manual settings during video recording. Video recording length is short due to heating issue.

  Summary: OK.. this is not a pro gadget for photo masters, this is only an entry level tool, BUT I wouldn't go that far to call a35 as a toy ...

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  Summary: OK.. this is not a pro gadget for photo masters, this is only an entry level tool, BUT I wouldn't go that far to call a35 as a toy camera. ISO levels are very good (thanks to the Exmor sensor) and you begin feeling the grains after 800's. The battery life is not that good but it charges quick. You don't mix the buttons after a few hours, it has enough number of manual controls. RAW format files are around 16mb with .arw extension. The software that comes out of the box (lightbox) is satisfying, letting you make major adjustments on raw files and some basic settings on jpeg. Overall price performance is satisfying.

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