Sony Alpha DSLR-A350

Innovative live view DSLR with tilting screen

Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Sony
Model DSLR-A350

Key Features

SENSOR APS-C CCD sensor, 14.2 megapixels
PROCESSOR BIONZ image processor for noise reduction
AUTOFOCUS 9-point TTL phase detection system
PHASE DETECTION Dedicated secondary sensor for Live View
VIDEO No video recording capability
STABILIZATION Super SteadyShot in-body sensor-shift stabilization
BURST RATE 2.5 fps continuous shooting
VIEWFINDER Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.74x magnification
DISPLAY 2.7-inch tilting LCD, 230,000 dots
CONNECTIVITY USB 2.0, Video Out, no Wi-Fi
MEMORY CARD CompactFlash Type I/II
WEATHER SEALING Standard polycarbonate construction, no weather sealing
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 730 shots per charge (NP-FM500H)

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Sony Alpha DSLR-A350

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✓ Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ~ Limited Via command dial
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ~ Limited Via command dial
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✗ Not Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✓ Present
Video Record Button ✗ Not Present
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present

How-to Use Sony Alpha DSLR-A350

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Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

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Technical Specification

Sensor APS-C CCD
Resolution 14.2 MP
ISO Range 100-3200
Autofocus 9-point TTL
Shutter Speed 1/4000 to 30 sec
Burst Rate 2.5 fps
Video None
Stabilization In-body sensor-shift
Viewfinder Optical pentamirror
LCD 2.7-inch tilting
Memory Card CompactFlash
Connectivity USB 2.0
Battery Life 730 shots
Weight 582g
Dimensions 131 x 99 x 75 mm