Sony SLR camera and accessories in 2009 (more details)
Sony officially introduced the new SLR camera line Alpha; A230, A330 and A380. In the absence of real innovation (such as a new sensor and record HD video), Sony has focused on cosmetic changes. Thus, the new camera on the size and weight were 15% smaller than predecessors. All three have new HDMI output, support for Compact Flash memory cards has been dropped; the camera work with Memory Stick PRO Duo (including the madly expensive card is relatively new standard PRO-HG Duo) and SD / SDHC.
It will not delay and one of the key Sony System chips, stabilization by the shift matrix, works with any lens. Sony Alpha DSLR A330 and DSLR A380 support the Quick AF Live View, which it is used for Live View additional sensor probes and a phase autofocus. All three cameras are used has become a standard 2.7-inch screen with a resolution of 230,000 pixels, with A330 and A380 it is hinged (it can take over your head or from the hip). Unfortunately, despite all the marketing lotion, the new Alpha looks very sad on a background of competing cameras; such as Nikon D5000 or Canon EOS 500D.
In addition to cameras, Sony has announced the immediate release of four new lenses. Old SAL-1870 lens (18-70 mm f/3.5-5.6) was withdrawn from production in favor of a new SAL-1855 (18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6). In our view, this is the right move, because the old lens greatly inferior in quality optics all the other systems.
The second lens is SAL-55200/2, also is among the low-cost lens. Its focal length ranges from 55 to 200 mm and the maximum aperture from f/4.0 to f/5.6.
For the photo, it are interested in an inexpensive optics will produce lens SAL-50F18, specially designed for SLR cameras with the Crop-factor of 1.5. Its focal length is 50 mm (75 mm equivalent to 35-millimeter film), a relative aperture is f/1.8, which allows taking pleasure with blurred background. Another new Sony lens is micro SAL-30M28 (focal length 30 mm, aperture f/2.8), which in cells with the Crop factor of 1.5 is the replacement of standard macro. All the new lenses are equipped with built-silent motors autofocus (SAM, Smooth Autofocusing Motor).
Finally, the latest in a series of new accessories Sony supports the new HVL-F20AM flash with a leading number 20. Despite the low price, it supports the brand management system flashes of ADI, and it head turns in the vertical plane that can take in the light reflected from the ceiling.
Sony HVL-F20AM is a compact flash with a lead of 20 and the support of wireless control.
Recommended price of A230, A330 and A380 with a kit lens with the SAL-1855 will be $550, $650 and $850 respectively, complete with lens SAL-1855 and SAL-55200/2 is $750, $850 and $1050.
Cost of accessories separately would be:
* SAL-1855: $ 200;
* SAL-55200 / 2: 230 dollars;
* SAL-50F18: $ 150;
* HVL-F20AM: 130 dollars.
As usual, in the euro area prices in Euro equal to prices in the U.S. in the rest of the world. Deliveries of new cameras and accessories will begin in July this year.
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