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Apr 2008.
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Sony Alpha A300
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HQ Grade: B
| A | is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras. |
| B | means they are good, with some standout features. |
| C | means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth. |
| D & F | mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs. |
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This camera is ranked
- 25th of 51 in SLR/Professional
- 52nd of 103 in 9 and 10 Megapixels
- 11th of 42 in Sony
- 28th of 94 in $350 - $600
- 26th of 72 in Over $600
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Answered Questions for the Sony A300
- Q: How does the Sony A300 compare to the Nikon D80?
- A: Pound for pound, you can't do better than the legacy of Nikkor lenses. Frankly, I... read more
- Q: Will the Minolta 5000i lenses fit the Sony A300 camera?
- A: The Sony Alpha series has the Minolta A mount system, therefore, all Minolta AF lenses... read more
- Q: I have a Monolta XG-M. Will my many lenses fit the A200?
- A: Hi Mike,I'm going to direct you to a similar question for your response - the... read more
- Q: Will this camera shoot right away when I press the button?
- A: It's called shutter lag. It's a common problem with point and shoot cameras. It's the... read more
- Q: Using older Minolta lenses
- A: Great question. Most people assume that all Minolta lenses fit the Sonys because they are... read more
- Q: Can lenses for the Minolta X700 fit this camera and if not which model should I look at?
- A: Well, Sony did inherit Minolta's business and has upgraded much of the design lines with... read more
- Q: how good is the sony a300 at taking fast sports pics?
- A: Well, Digital Review looks at it this way:In reality, taking into account the limitations of... read more
- Q: Does the flip-down LCD screen have a locking device, to keep it up against the camera, or will it sag after much use?
- A: No, it'll lock in place. Don't worry. If anything, I'd be more worried about SONYs... read more
- Q: do I need the Memory Stick PRO DUO? Adaptor for Compact Flash Slot for the A300
- A: We're happy to help. BTW - If you're happy with the answer you received, you... read more
- Q: can date show on downloaded picture
- A: I understand your point completely. But according to SONY specs, it has the date stamp... read more
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Open Questions for the Sony A300
- Q: How is thye noise at Hi ISO and JPEG Quality of the A300
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Where can I buy only the A300 body?
- 15 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: I am looking for that can take pictures of minute insects in the fields. Will A 300 serve the purpose?
- 18 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Sony A200 or A300?
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: I have a Minolta Maxxum 5 . The camera is broken but the lenses still work.
- 15 points for best answer - 3 replies
- Q: is the sony a300 a good camera for taking hockey photos
- 14 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: How is the delay on this camera?
- 10 points for best answer - 1 reply
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