Sony Alpha A300
HQ Grade: A
| 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
- 9th of 83 in 9 and 10 Megapixels
- 2nd of 50 in Sony
- 4th of 72 in $350 - $600
- 7th of 44 in SLR/Professional
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Editors' Comments
The Alpha A300 represents Sony's next step forward into the consumer digital SLR market, and it marches right alongside its brother Alpha A350. The A300's 10.2-megapixel sensor pales sligtly in comparison to the A350's 14.2 (though both use the same size chip), but otherwise the cameras are nearly identical. The big news here is the implementation... read more
Specifications
- 10.2 Megapixels
- Sony/Minolta bayonet lens mount
- 18-70mm f3.5-5.6 lens included with kit
- Quick AF Live View system
- JPEG, RAW file formats
- In-body Image Stabilization
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Answered Questions for the A300
- 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 the Sony Clear Photo LCD... 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 proprietary obsessions. But that screen... 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 some pretty impressive features. I... read more
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Open Questions for the A300
- 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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