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Sony SLTA77VQ Black 24.3MP Tranlucent Mirror Digital SLR with 16-50mm f2.8 LensSony SLTA77VQ Black 24.3MP Tranlucent Mirror Digital SLR with 16-50mm f2.8 Lens
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Amazing camera for semi-pro's or photo enthusiast that currently has 0 investment with Nikon or Cannon.
No other camera TODAY in this price range offers the speed this has, 12fps (and with a ScanDisk Extreme UHS-i, i'm able to flush the buffer quicker to get back to 12fps).
Glad i went with the a77, the body is built SO well and the grip is very comfortable on long holds
the non live view is a NON issue. Dont hate on it, until you have used it. Seriously, every pro review i've seen say if they were stuck with an electronic view finder, this is the one they want. I live by it and my negative to is is that i dont get to use the 921k LCD screen most of the time :(
This isn't your daddy's "kit lens"..its not uncommon to have a lens cost more than cameras but NEVER has a kit lens cost $800! Weather sealed & at f/2.8. I tried to find where they scratched the "G" off...
Its a sony, so the Video is top notch!
Cons: at the time of this review;
* unable to snap photo's while recording movie
* without using a very high end media card, the flushing of the buffer is slow. (specially at full quality Raw=Jpeg 12fps)
* the screen articulates well HOWEVER i wish it would swing out to the side for self photos
* i''ve used many Sony Adv Point & shoots and i miss how on the a77 as you turn the dial, it doesn't display what selection your at on the LCD or in the View finder.
Meaning your in manual mode but now you want to go into manual video mode, you have to remove the camera from your eye to see the dial, or get used to counting in a direction ;)
* dedicated movie button, my problem is Sony only half thought of a problem. While in photo mode, you can hit this button to start recording movies BUT when in movie mode, you can't take pictures with the shutter button?!?!
Other Thoughts: I love walking into a place and having people hear the 12fps going off... ;)
I've learned so much about digital photography with the help of some good friends and this camera. I offer the following suggestions
* if your trying to save some cash, get the body only and look at the Tamron AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di-II LD SP Aspherical (IF). Note its NOT weather sealed
* get the Sony Wifi Remote!
* get the Sony LCD semi hard cover. It also comes with a protector for the top lcd panel
* GET ScanDisk Extreme Pro cards, FAST in & out of the camera and very durable (mine went through washer & dryer and kept all the images!)
I saw some negative remarks about movie mode not working, perhaps you were trying to use the shutter button vs the movie button. Also your flash problems sounds like your in Auto mode.. with any camera i've used, including other brands, auto mode does what auto mode wants :)
as always, feel free to gmail my nickname with questions or comments.
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WCarp
8/20/2012 5:32:13 PM
Tech Level: 4/5
Ownership: 2/5
Rating: 1/5Sony SLTA77VQ
Pros: Can't think of too much--bad from factory. Fancy camera but has some significant problems.
Cons: 1. Over and under exposes pictures 2. Flash pops up when not needed 3. Flash pops up and then doesn't fire when needed 4. Movie mode didn't work for some reason. 5. Couldn't register online, so called in and ended up taking quite a while on the phone. 6. After spending hours on the phone, and the Tier 2 Support person didn't call back as he indicated, I called a few times and finally found out the camera needs to be sent in for repair. I understand that this will take approximately 1 1/2 weeks total time or so.
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Mrroboto
4/30/2012 12:40:19 PM
Tech Level: 5/5
Ownership: 3/5
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Rating: 5/5Well rounded Semi-pro DSLR
Pros: -Flip-out Screen -Kit 16-50mm f2.8 lens -Image stabilization in camera -HDMI out -OMLED viewfinder -Video Quality is Superb. -Deep-red AF illum -Manual focus assist (when the camera is set to manual focus, the focus of the image is highlighted in red, in realtime, in the viewfinder.)
Cons: -Battery life -Auto White balance seems off, suggest you set it manually before shooting. -Slow start up time, -Sluggish menus -single sd/no Compact Flash. -Smaller lens collection -Takes a moment to orientate oneself to the camera after using a Canon or Nikon. but its fully customizable so that helps.
Other Thoughts: This camera is great for a beginner photographer without serious investment in Nikon or Canon. Enables high level controls of lighting and exposure. I upgraded from a nikon D70s with a 50m 1.8 and I don't look back. I also purchased a polariod speedlight with led video light panel to replace my sb-600 and I now have highly capable setup to get the images and videos I need to for my job.
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