Follow Up: Sony DSLR-A300
A few months ago, I posted my take on the Sony DSLR-A300. After about 10,000 shots, I thought I'd post some more insights on my experience with this camera.
A couple of season changes and a puppy later, I have to say that my perspective hasn't changed a whole lot. I wish I could gain a few stops in ISO at 800 and higher (makes me yearn for a late model Nikon or Canon), but I'm totally hooked on the Live View and the camera's articulating screen. There are tons of shots that I just would not have been able to take without these two features.
I tested the trial of Noise Ninja on some photos at ISO 800 and higher, and it does make a huge difference. I can't justify buying it right now, seeing how I only shoot at 800 and higher in one particular location. If I switch to Aperture from iPhoto, I'll reconsider it.
My go-to lens indoors has been my 50/1.7, although my outdoor daylight lens is the 70-200/4, aka the Beercan.
These days, I actually have a penchant for shooting indoors with available light (many thanks to tips I received from my buddy Jason Chan, who has given me fantastic advice), and I feel very happy with what I get compared to using a flash.
I love this camera. It's far from perfect (especially in the realm of noise @ high ISO), but it's so damned easy to use that I can overlook many of its flaws.
A couple of season changes and a puppy later, I have to say that my perspective hasn't changed a whole lot. I wish I could gain a few stops in ISO at 800 and higher (makes me yearn for a late model Nikon or Canon), but I'm totally hooked on the Live View and the camera's articulating screen. There are tons of shots that I just would not have been able to take without these two features.
I tested the trial of Noise Ninja on some photos at ISO 800 and higher, and it does make a huge difference. I can't justify buying it right now, seeing how I only shoot at 800 and higher in one particular location. If I switch to Aperture from iPhoto, I'll reconsider it.
My go-to lens indoors has been my 50/1.7, although my outdoor daylight lens is the 70-200/4, aka the Beercan.
These days, I actually have a penchant for shooting indoors with available light (many thanks to tips I received from my buddy Jason Chan, who has given me fantastic advice), and I feel very happy with what I get compared to using a flash.
I love this camera. It's far from perfect (especially in the realm of noise @ high ISO), but it's so damned easy to use that I can overlook many of its flaws.
Labels: alpha, noise_ninja, review, slr, sony
