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The Sony SLT-A35 Alpha 35 DSLR Digital Camera + 18-55mm Zoom Lens gets you started from day one with a compact and cost-effective camera body and an all-purpose zoom lens. That means you can be up and running, photographing to your heart's content in pretty much any setting. Thanks to its lightweight design, the A35 is easier to carry around than traditional DSLR's, but unlike your standard point and shoot you still have a plethora of features and functions at your disposal for custom control of your image making.
With the camera's 16.2Mp APS HD CMOS sensor and Sony's BIONZ image processor, along with 'Translucent Mirror Technology', you're assured detailed photos that can stand up to editing and enlarging, and look great in any application: on your HDTV, computer monitor, digital picture frame, and of course, as prints, big and small. Of course, RAW image capture provides you with even more latitude, providing high-quality files and allowing for exposure and other adjustment options not available with images shot in JPEG.
With the Sony A-mount you can put any number of lenses onto the Alpha 35 for getting the shot you want, in addition to the included zoom. Whatever your vision calls for, you can add the right lens for the job. And of course, the SLT-A35 wouldn't be a true digital camera if it didn't also record HD video. The Quick AF Full HD Movie mode allows you to record 1080/60i movies. With features like Live View, the TruBlack LCD monitor, and creative controls, you can make stunning videos along with spectacular photos. Additionally, the eye-level finder for HD movies helps you with framing and focus.
No matter which mode you're shooting in: video or stills, all your files can be stored on a variety of optional memory cards. The camera's media card slot allows for insertion of Sony's own Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory PRO-HG Duo, and SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards. Other useful features of the camera include a built-in auto pop-up flash, which is great for grabbing low-light snapshots, and Handheld Twilight and Multi-frame NR modes which both allow for quality low-light images without the flash, by combining the data from 6 consecutive shots into one. You can also shoot 3D images that look great on 3D televisions as JPEG or MPO files. These features, and numerous others, all contribute to this truly versatile and cost-effective DSLR, the SLT-A35.
| Imaging | |
|---|---|
| Camera Type | Digital SLR with Interchangeable lenses |
| Lens Mount | Sony Alpha/ Minolta |
| Camera Format | APS-C / (1.5x Crop Factor) |
| Resolution |
Effective Pixels: 16.2 Megapixels 16 MP: 4912 x 3264 |
| Sensor Type / Size | CMOS, 23.4 x 15.6 mm |
| File Formats |
Still Images: JPEG, RAW Movies: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio: AAC |
| Memory Card Type |
Memory Stick Pro Duo Memory Stick PRO HG-Duo SD SDHC SDXC |
| Image Stabilization | Mechanical |
| AV Recording | |
|---|---|
| Video Recording | Yes |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2, 16:9 |
| Focus Control | |
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| Focus Type | Auto |
| Focus Mode | Single-servo AF (S), Continuous-servo AF (C) |
| Autofocus Points | 15 |
| Viewfinder/Display | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic |
| Viewfinder Magnification | Approx. 1.10x |
| Diopter Adjustment | - 4 to +4 m |
| Display Screen | 3" Rear Screen LCD (921600) |
| Screen Coverage | 100% |
| Live View | Yes |
| Exposure Control | |
|---|---|
| ISO Sensitivity | 100-12800 |
| Shutter |
Type: Electronic Speed: 30 - 1/4000 sec |
| Metering Method | Spot metering, Center-weighted average metering, Multi-zone metering |
| Exposure Modes |
Modes: Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Programmed Auto, Shutter Priority Compensation: -2 EV to +2 EV (in 0.3 EV steps) |
| White Balance Modes | Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Kelvin, Manual, Shade |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | Yes: Auto, Fill-in, Red-eye Reduction, Second-curtain Sync, Slow Sync |
| Continuous Shooting |
Up to 5.5 fps
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Please Note:In Tele-zoom High Speed mode (1.4x crop factor compared to normal shooting), 7fps is possible. close |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 sec, 10 sec |
| Connectivity | HDMI C (Mini), USB 2.0 |
| Software Requirements |
Windows: XP (SP3), Vista (SP2), 7 Mac: OS X 10.4 or later |
| Power | |
|---|---|
| Battery | 1x NP-FW50 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 4.9 x 3.6 x 3.3" / 12.45 x 9.14 x 8.38 cm |
| Weight | 14.6 oz / 414 g Camera body only |
| Kit Lens | |
|---|---|
| Focal Length |
18 - 55 mm Comparable APS-C Focal Length: 27 - 82.5 mm |
| Aperture |
Maximum: f/3.5 - 5.6 Minimum: f/22 - 22 |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 9.84" (24.99 cm) |
| Magnification | 0.34x |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:2.94 |
| Groups/Elements | 7/8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Filter Thread | Front: 55 mm |
| Dimensions (DxL) | Approx. 2.75 x 2.75" (6.99 x 6.99 cm) |
| Weight | 7.41 oz (210 g) |
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Comments about Sony SLT-A35 Alpha 35 DSLR Digital Camera + 18-55mm Zoom Lens:
This camera helped me transition from Minolta 35mm film into the DSLR (well, SLT) world almost seamlessly, I've gotten pro-quality shots right out of the box and uses all of my vintage Minolta lenses flawlessly. This thing is really a good performer with many features of a upper-scale DSLR. It's not a low light/high ISO performer, but most cameras aren't. I actually think the EVF is a plus because you can see your changes on the fly in the EVF where you wouldn't be able to see that with an optical view finder.
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Comments about Sony SLT-A35 Alpha 35 DSLR Digital Camera + 18-55mm Zoom Lens:
I purchased this camera as a backup/ travel camera. I own a Canon 7D and wanted a lighter camera to travel. The camera is extremely easy to use and light weight but it does not compare to my Canoon 7D.
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I got this camera and was able to take great pictures out of the box. I then explored the options of photography and did some great pictures especially in macro. I was a Point and Shoot camera guy and then I got this and I learn something every time I use this camera. The only thing that would be in the "CON" Catagory would be the lens cap. It has no attachment to the camera so your either carrying it in your hand or back in forth from the camera case.However this is a great camera and I would recommend this camera to anyone. It is so easy to use and you can grow with it. A FIVE STAR RATING FROM ME.
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Comments about Sony SLT-A35 Alpha 35 DSLR Digital Camera + 18-55mm Zoom Lens:
Has plenty of professional features plus you can just set it to do all the thing for you and just shoot. It even has a smile detector and will wait to shoot till your subject smiles if you so choose. Looked at the a55 but this one had much longer battery life and could take longer video clips, trade off for gps tag which was not important for me.
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Comments about Sony SLT-A35 Alpha 35 DSLR Digital Camera + 18-55mm Zoom Lens:
This camera is great. Got it today, and I'm already thoroughly impressed. I've owned the xsi, D500, GF2, and now this camera. Out of all of them, this performs the fastest in focusing, FPS (which goes up to 7 at medium photo quality), and boot time. The menus are easy to navigate, the screen quality is superb (though, the EVF is a little bright), and the lens is very sharp.
I purchased the kit (A35Y) with the 18-55 and 55-200, which B&H didn't carry. Anyway, the autoHDR is great, so is the 3D pan mode. So far, I've experienced not a single problem with this camera.
Definitely surprised. This being my first Sony camera, I didn't expect much. But man, I was wrong.
I'd highly recommend this, even over a camera such as the T2i.
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Comments about Sony SLT-A35 Alpha 35 DSLR Digital Camera + 18-55mm Zoom Lens:
It´s impossible make a mistake with this camera. Simply perfect!
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I use this camera to take pictures for my wife's blog. Also to sell various things online. The image quality and overall performance is great. To sum this up, this camera gives you the most for the money.
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I bought this as my introduction to Sony SLRs. I've been shooting another brand for some time, but that manufacturer's new products weren't meeting my needs or desires, so I thought I'd give Sony a try. To say that I've been thrilled would be an understatement. The SLT-series shoots and handles like my old favorite Konica-Minolta DiMage A2 -- only better!
One important subjective feature I was looking for was a more "film-like" appearance right out of the camera. Sony's Dynamic Range Optimization and/or in-camera HDR, along with the Sony's color rendition give an immediate slide-film-look.
For me, another useful feature is the in-camera panorama. I have a special use for that -- background images for model railroading -- and the Sony will make creating those images a snap, albiet a long, sweeping snap.
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Comments about Sony SLT-A35 Alpha 35 DSLR Digital Camera + 18-55mm Zoom Lens:
I bought this camera to take pictures of my boys. It's very easy to change the settings and takes very nice pictures. I'm still learning with it, but I have noticed the partial color options do not always work or will only pick up some of the color. Partial color blue works the best. It may have to do with the lighting...I'm still playing around with it.
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Comments about Sony SLT-A35 Alpha 35 DSLR Digital Camera + 18-55mm Zoom Lens:
I really enjoy the live-view viewfinder
While I'd like to have all info displayed along with the histogram I did "learn" to call up the WB, ISO, meter etc with just 1 push of a button
All in all very satisfied, especially with the dynamic range.
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Comments about Sony SLT-A35 Alpha 35 DSLR Digital Camera + 18-55mm Zoom Lens:
Automatic focus is fast and accurate, nice image quality too.
HD video is fully automatic, mic. pickup focusing noise. It has plug for an external mic. it would be nice to have a plug for headphones.
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