Excellent camera, great value for money. This is my first dslr and i am really impressed with it. I've been using bridge cameras for the past 5 years but have always wanted to get the 'real' thing. After looking at reviews for ages i decided to go for the sony alpha mainly because the image stabiliser is built in the camera itself (not the lens) and the fact that you can get second hand konica minolta lens that would fit these cameras. The a450 does up to 7 frames per second which is twice as many as the a290 and a390 offer.
6 megapixel resolution is impressive too and this is more what other cameras within the same price bracket offer. I think the reason the sony alpha 290, 390, 450, etc are cheaper is the fact that they don't shoot videos but i don't think this is what a dslr is all about anyway. If you want videos, you use a camcorder. The menu and controls are very easy to understand and if you have used a similar style menu before, you will be taking stunning pictures in no time.
Amazing camera, for a great price. This camera is literally amazingbought it and never since been dissatisfied. Don't listen to the 2 star rated he's just probably some stuck up canon or nikon fanboy with no real photographic knowledge. This camera offers brilliant performance - even at this entry-level price.The sony a450 is not considered an entry-level camera, but an advanced dslr ( with an entry-level pice but with much better performance.
Pros
- Sony just keeps on getting better.
- Amazing Camera, for a great price!!
- Excellent camera, great value for money
- Excellent camera with great picture quality
Cons
- Good on paper, bad in the real life
Negative Review of Sony DSLRA450L Alpha Digital SLR Camera (14.2MP, 6.9cm LCD) with 18-55mm lens
Good on paper, bad in the real life. Let me start this review with the bottom-line, the pros and cons and then move to more detailed notes for those interested. ===========bottom-line===========* stay away from this camera. It is nothing but a big promise on paper that cannot stand real life tests. *picture quality is very, very bad.
It is possible, but very difficult to make good pictures with this camera. * if you can afford it, you will be much, much better with a canon 500d, a nikon d5000 or a pentax k-x. If you cannot afford those cameras, a canon 1000d or even the older nikon d60 are far, far better options========the good========* in-camera image stabilisation (you can use it with *any* lens you can mount on it)* amazing battery life* accurate custom white balance=======the bad=======* very poor image quality. * disastrous af (auto-focus)* inaccurate automatic white balance (even in daylight)* noise: even lightroom 3 can't do much with iso above 3200. Be ready to lose lots (lots) of details under low light.
Features of Sony DSLRA450L Alpha Digital SLR Camera (14.2MP, 6.9cm LCD) with 18-55mm lens
- 18-55 mm Lens
- 14.2 effective Megapixels - High-resolution Exmor™ CMOS Sensor
- BIONZ processor - Powerful image processing engine
- 6.9 cm (2.7 inch) LCD - Clear Photo LCD screen
- High-speed continuous shooting - Up to 5fps continuous shooting (or 7fps in Speed Priority mode)
- SteadyShot INSIDE - Optical image stabilisation offers 2.5-4.0 steps anti-shake performance
Amazing Camera, For a Great Price!!. This camera is literally amazing!!bought it and never since been dissatisfied! don't listen to the 2 star rated he's just probably some stuck up canon or nikon fanboy with no real photographic knowledge. This camera offers brilliant performance - even at this entry-level price! the sony a450 is not considered an entry-level camera, but an advanced dslr ( with an entry-level pice but with much better performance! ).
Excellent Camera, Great Value For Money. This is my first dslr and i am really impressed with it. I've been using bridge cameras for the past 5 years but have always wanted to get the 'real' thing. After looking at reviews for ages i decided to go for the sony alpha mainly because the image stabiliser is built in the camera itself (not the lens) and the fact that you can get second hand konica minolta lens that would fit these cameras. The a450 does up to 7 frames per second which is twice as many as the a290 and a390 offer. The 14. 6 megapixel resolution is impressive too and this is more what other cameras within the same price bracket offer. I think the reason the sony alpha 290, 390, 450, etc are cheaper is the fact that they don't shoot videos but i don't think this is what a dslr is all about anyway. If you want videos, you use a camcorder. The menu and controls are very easy to understand and if you have used a similar style menu before, you will be taking stunning pictures in no time. The little instructions manual that comes with the camera is packed with useful info on how to use the various settings and i like the fact that it is written in a simple, easy to understand way. It also contains explanations of how the camera works, what is the role of the shutter, aperture, etc; a little bit like a text book. There is also on-screen guide which explains what the different settings do but you can switch this off if you wish. I have read reviews that the camera has a plastic, cheap feel but i think it feels just fine. Buttons are easy to find, menu is easy to navigate through and i haven't found anything annoying yet. Battery has lasted for ages. Another criticism i've come across is the screen resolution - again, i can't see anything wrong with it. I like how the screen automatically turns off when you raise the camera to your eye. There are plenty of automatic modes too if you are not sure what you are doing yet. I like the sunset/sunrise setting, the vivid colour mode and also the sports mode. Overall, i'd definitely recommend this over the a290 and a390 if you can pay a little extra. I could not believe my luck when i found a refurbished sony a450l on amazon market place for just over half the rrp but this camera is worth paying the full price for!.
Excellent Camera with Great Picture Quality. This is a truly excellent camera and great value for money. I considered options from both canon & nikon before deciding on the a450 and i'm very happy with my choice. Picture quality is fantastic with good results even at higher iso values. The a450 also includes a hdr mode which can produce some lovely results. The 18-55mm kit lens is perfectly good, certainly no worse than you will get bundled with any other dslr make at this price. The a450 mainly shares the spec of the higher priced a550, only lacking quick af live view mode and a 3' tilt lcd screen. The build quality of the camera is good and will happily withstand the usual daily stresses it may face. .
Product Info
- Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 13.7 x 10.4 cm
- Boxed-product Weight: 1.7 Kg
- Item model number: DSLRA450L.CEH
- ASIN: B0030GEGVU
Conclusion of Sony DSLRA450L Alpha Digital SLR Camera
This a fantastic camera and offers excellent value. Superb image quality and great feature set for the price. Don't listen to the 2 star review by tbuyer, he's obviously a nikon fanboy and hasn't even used a sony dslr. Any dslr in this price bracket will produce excellent images whether it be sony, nikon, canon, pentax, blah blah. After upgrading from my a100 which was also a great camera, i have decided to give a quick review on the a450.
I do however like the sony a series cameras, simply because of the built in image stabilization. This camera has everything you need to start off as a budding photographer who wants a camera capable of producing excellent images on the instant. This camera can take any minolta lens easily and there are some fantastic lenses out there now to be had for a steal on ebay or here. This camera offers brilliant performance - even at this entry-level price.The sony a450 is not considered an entry-level camera, but an advanced dslr ( with an entry-level pice but with much better performance.
After looking at reviews for ages i decided to go for the sony alpha mainly because the image stabiliser is built in the camera itself (not the lens) and the fact that you can get second hand konica minolta lens that would fit these cameras. 6 megapixel resolution is impressive too and this is more what other cameras within the same price bracket offer. I think the reason the sony alpha 290, 390, 450, etc are cheaper is the fact that they don't shoot videos but i don't think this is what a dslr is all about anyway. The little instructions manual that comes with the camera is packed with useful info on how to use the various settings and i like the fact that it is written in a simple, easy to understand way. I have read reviews that the camera has a plastic, cheap feel but i think it feels just fine.
I could not believe my luck when i found a refurbished sony a450l on amazon market place for just over half the rrp but this camera is worth paying the full price for. This is a truly excellent camera and great value for money. The 18-55mm kit lens is perfectly good, certainly no worse than you will get bundled with any other dslr make at this price. The build quality of the camera is good and will happily withstand the usual daily stresses it may face.
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