Sony rates the A350 capable of shooting at 2.5 frames per second, and the camera slows to 2 fps in Live View mode. The BIONZ processor is responsible for fast response time, noise reduction and Dynamic Range Optimization (DRO). Without it, you couldn’t get an image from the sensor to your memory card. Sony’s processing power comes from the BIONZ processor, which is the brain of the camera. RAW files get even bigger – like 12-15MB! The A350 consistently produces 5-6MB sized images from JPEG files. The 14.2 megapixel sensor makes for big image files – but that’s not necessarily a good thing. Even Sony’s prosumer A700 features a 12.2 megapixel sensor. (The A300, A200 and Nikon D60 have 10.2 megapixels the Canon Rebel XSi has 12.2 megapixels). The pixel packed sensor on the Sony A350 has the most megapixels in its class. Kudos to Sony marketing on this inclusion. As someone relatively unfamiliar with Sony’s full lens and flash lineup, these came in handy by acquainting me with the entire Alpha line. Finally, Sony packs lens and accessories posters that show off the various lenses and accessories available for the A350. I’ll tell you though, the A350 is quite intuitive and you probably won’t need this to start taking photos unless you’re entirely new to digital cameras. Additionally, there’s a quick start guide for getting up and running fast. The manual is pretty thorough on helping you work your way through the camera. The kit also includes the NP-FM500H lithium battery and battery charger, USB cable, video cable, shoulder strap, eyepiece cover, and Sony’s imaging software for Windows or OS X. I picked up the kit from Amazon, so I got the A350 body and the DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 lens. Yes, I still have my Rebel XT box from 2005 and my Sony DSC-P8 box from 2003. Not very environmentally friendly Sony however, I never throw my camera boxes away. The Sony A350 comes in a big box for a DSLR body and lens, especially compared to the Canon Rebel XSi. In fact, these features set the Sony A350 apart from other entry-level DSLRs, including the Nikon D60 and Canon Rebel XSi. As noted in Photography Bay’s Hands-On Preview of the A350, the articulating LCD and Live View function work quite well together. What’s more, the display alternates so that you can get up high or down low without straining your neck or getting on the ground. The A350 features a breakthrough Live View function that offers straightforward and easy-to-use image framing and auto-focusing with the rear LCD panel. The Sony A350 is a 14.2 megapixel DSLR, which was introduced at PMA 2008.
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