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Sony A500 moderately tested “good” by German C-Net magazine
July 28th, 2010 | 
Author: The german c-net site has tested the Sony Alpha 500 (finally) and awared it with a moderate 3,5/5 stars or 7,3/10 point – please do the math yourself 
. Anyway to sum up the points of the experts below. Feel free to leave your comment
PRO
- good image quality in high ISO ranges
- large movable display
- quick phase detection auto focus (also during live view)
- wireless Flash capable
- high shooting rate
CON
- no video
- strange design and usability
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Sony A290 – Entry class face- or “griplift” of Sony A230?
After Sony was forced to really get into the negative price spiral due to the unacceptably small an strangely shaped grip offering a double zoom kit in Germany for crazy €333, Sony is now making up the mistake with the newly introduced A290. But the better shaped grip is not the only update – perfectly tuned for the price concious DSLR entry without unnecessary gimmicks but useful ones Sony’s A290 seems to be the perfect choice.
Pricing (at launch):
- DSLR-A290L (18-55 mm): €450,00
- DSLR-A290Y (18-55 & 55-200 mm) €650,00
- DSLR-A390L (18-55 mm): €500,00
- DSLR-A390Y (18-55 & 55-200 mm): €700,00
Key features |
DSLR-A390 (α390) |
DSLR-A290 (α290) |
| Image sensor | 14.2 megapixels | 14.2 megapixels |
| Autofocus system | TTL phase detection system; (Centre-cross 9 points) | TTL phase detection system; (Centre-cross 9 points) |
| Auto Exposure system | 40-segment honeycomb-pattern SPC | 40-segment honeycomb-pattern SPC |
| Viewfinder | penta-Dach-mirror | penta-Dach-mirror |
| LCD monitor | 6.7cm (2.7-inch) TFT | 6.7cm (2.7-inch) TFT |
| Line view | Quick AF Live View (Pentamirror tilt system) | No |
| Shutter | Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type | Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type |
| SteadyShot | Image-sensor shift mechanism | Image-sensor shift mechanism |
| Built-in flash | Auto pop-up – GN 10 at ISO 100 coverage up to 18mm | Auto pop-up – GN 10 at ISO 100 coverage up to 18mm |
| Drive | Single, Continuous, Self-timer (10/2 sec. delay selectable), Self-timer (Cont.), Remote Commander | Single, Continuous, Self-timer (10/2 sec. delay selectable), Self-timer (Cont.), Remote Commander |
| Interface | USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage, PTP), HDMI mini connector (Type C) | USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage, PTP), HDMI mini connector (Type C) |
| Power | Approx. 500 images with viewfinder, approx. 230 images in live view mode (CIPA standard) | Approx. 500 images with viewfinder (CIPA standard) |
| Weight | 549g (including battery and Memory Stick Pro Duo) | 508g (including battery and Memory Stick Pro Duo) |
| Dimensions | Approx. 128.1 x 97.1 x 83.5mm (W/H/D, excluding protrusions) | Approx. 128.1 x 97.1 x 79.6mm (W/H/D, excluding protrusions) |
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The versatile, easy to use Sony α390 DSLR Cameras
A390
Light, compact DSLR with powerful yet easy to use features for beginners:
- Compact, stylish body with new grip design for positive, comfortable handling
- 14.2 effective megapixel CCD sensor and BIONZ processor for crisp, highly detailed images
- Quick AF Live View with XXcm tilt-angle LCD for responsive live view shooting
- HDMI output and BRAVIA Sync for easy photo viewing with superb quality
- Simple operation with Graphic Display and on-screen Help Guide
Sony A390 images:
Uma Thurman shooting Sony NEX-5
What does not really look like a lucky paparazzi shot may be true.
The Bill killing Uma Thurman now changes weapons and joins the crowds of the many Sony NEX-5 users.
Check out Startracks for even more beautiful shot of Uma and her new shooting machine.
Without wanting to go too much into details on product placement and sampling celebs we have to acknoledge that Uma Thurman is really a great testimonial for the lovely Sony NEX-5. Good luck with it.