Yes non IS lenses are as a rule cheaper.
And you can get some superb old Minolta lenses that become even better with the on camera IS
I have had two Sony's the first a dslr and now an SLT. I find the live view on Sony's really useful especially with the articulating screen. With Canon the live view is a much slower system. The SLT can auto focus properly during video recording.Hi all, just needing some advice on the Sony SLT range of cameras.
I'm a complete beginner in photography but have done some research on the cameras that i like and have narrowed it down to the Canon 550D or the Sony A35.
My worry with the SLT range of cameras is (please correct me if I'm wrong :shrug that they seem to be quite a new technology within the camera world and what would happen if this technology dies out (a bit like Blu-ray vs HD DVD)?? Or have they become quite popular meaning they will not stop making lenses for the SLT cameras anytime soon?
I understand about the 'when you buy a camera you buy into the system' philosophy i.e. lenses, but I'm just worried that if i purchase the A35 and buy lenses/accessories for this type of camera, when i come too upgrading in the next few years, is there a chance they could have stopped making this type of camera due to not taking off? If that makes sense
I am only asking as if there is a chance Sony will stop making SLT cameras i may as well choose the Canon as they are firmly set as a big camera manufacturer!!
Sorry for the long post i just want to make sure i have covered everything before spending my hard earned cash!!
Thanks
Scott
I have had two Sony's the first a dslr and now an SLT. I find the live view on Sony's really useful especially with the articulating screen. With Canon the live view is a much slower system. The SLT can auto focus properly during video recording.
You may see reports that Sony use a different hot shoe for their flashguns and it is a limiting factor in the availability of flashguns but this is not so just because you can fit a Nikon branded flashgun on a Canon it doesn't mean it will work so the point is irrelevant also all the independent flashgun makers make a Sony version.
You may also see negative comments about Sony's lack of lenses compared to Canon. Most people will have enough choice From Sony and the independent lens manufacturers. Plus why would these independent lens manufacturers bother making their lenses in a Canon mount if Canon make so many lenses. Canon users also use independent branded lenses for the same reasons Sony owner do.
The EVF isn't perfect but it has its plus point such as the information overlaid as you are taking the picture and being able to see the photo you've just taken with out having to look at the rear screen. Using the 10 fps mode is fine you just learn to adapt your picture taking style.
Overall the Sony is well worth looking at don't be put off by other peoples ignorance most of whom seem to be put off by the idea Sony's SLT and many of its functions without ever using one.
Regarding Sony lenses, are they quite good quality compared to Canon/Nikon? I know they dont have IS in the lenses as the system is in the body so does this mean that the lenses are a little cheaper then Canon/Nikon?
Apart from on here, where else do people buy or sell Sony stuff?
PDub said:Apart from on here, where else do people buy or sell Sony stuff?
Apart from on here, where else do people buy or sell Sony stuff?
I have a sony A700 and I'm looking for a backup body. Do you think another A700 would do or are there any cheaper/newer alternatives?
plenty of new alternatives (particular if you're interested in a liveview model) but with the release of the A77/65 it seems prices of the A700 have really tumbled and can be had for £350ish
but yours isn't an HS (the HS stands for High Speed).I've put the Minolta 200 (a700) up against the Canon 70-200f2.8ISL mkII (60d) and the latter combo definitely goes end-to-end faster.
Well looks like I'm joining the Full Frame crew..ordered myself the Sony A850 from ebay.
Well looks like I'm joining the Full Frame crew..ordered myself the Sony A850 from ebay.
billybob99 said:Your beercan would be f5.6 with a 1.4 x convertor not f5
stan the man said:I agree....
DEANSUPREME said:Well looks like I'm joining the Full Frame crew..ordered myself the Sony A850 from ebay.
if you can afford it I would look at the Tamron SP 70-300 VSD.live and learn thank you for that.
Best to go for the big beercan then.
Congrats dean...you will love full frame goodness
Anyone tried one of these on their sony?
if you are comparing a Minolta "Big Beercan" & the Tamron SP 70-300 VSD the Tamron will be better.I would rather buy a s/h Minolta beercan than the Tamron for £100+. Obviously I can't compare but I suspect the beercan will have better quality images.
if you are comparing a Minolta "Big Beercan" & the Tamron SP 70-300 VSD the Tamron will be better.