Sony A330

Hey guys im new to the forum. Im thinking about getting the Sony A330 I was wondering if I could get ya'll take on this camera. I was also wondering if you know any websites that has photos taken with the A330.

The A330 is a fine camera and the new kit lens is supposed to be much better than the old one. The A330 does have a slightly different shape (not bad, just different), so you may want to actually hold one (and others to compare) before buying.

I bought into the A3xx Sony line for the:

In body image stabilization – All lenses are stabilized including excellent old Minolta glass.

Fast Focus Live View – Shoot from the LCD on the back with the same focus system as through the viewfinder.

I don’t know of any A330 specific sites, but I see images from it all the time.

I think you will like it and hope to see some shots posted here from whatever you get.

TF

Ive started doing more research and now i think im torn between 3 cameras. The A330, A380 and the Canon Digital Rebel XSi (450D). Ive been racking my brain hard these past couple days trying to figure out which one I want. What do you guys think? What I want is the best quality picture for under $800 USD.If you guys know of a different kind of camera in this price lane let me know! im getting the camera on Feb 1. So I have a while to do some good research.

You might still find an A700 for $ 800. I've been using the A100 for 3 years, but I just got one of the lasts A700 (with 16-105mm lens, so way more than $ 800).

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Ive started doing more research and now i think im torn between 3 cameras. The A330, A380 and the Canon Digital Rebel XSi (450D). Ive been racking my brain hard these past couple days trying to figure out which one I want. What do you guys think? What I want is the best quality picture for under $800 USD.If you guys know of a different kind of camera in this price lane let me know! im getting the camera on Feb 1. So I have a while to do some good research.

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Unless there is some specific need, the A330 and A380 are a trade off - buy on price. The Canon is also a great camera. I listed the advantages of the Sony above. Do they matter to you or not? - TF

I guess it really doesnt matter to me. Im probably going to go with the Sony A330 or 380 simply because I already have glass for the sony Because I have a Minolta Maxxum 7000I. The glass I have is a 50MM 1.7 and a 70 - 210 4.5-5.6 the 50MM is a pretty old glass it came with the camera whe my grandfather got it in the 80's

Let us know what you do and be sure to check back and show us some shots. - TF

Hey guys I went to the local camera shop today and looked at a couple cameras. I think im going to get the A380. Now my biggest problem is.. should I get the a380 that comes with the 18mm-55mm AND 55mm-200mm glass which is $899 or should I get the A380 with just the 18 - 55mm glass for $699 Now I have a Minolta 70 - 210mm from my 35mm I just dont know if the sony glass would be better than the minolta or what.

Which 70-210? Constant f/4, f/3.5-4.5 or f/4.5-5.6? - TF

F4.5 to 5.6

Personally, I would go with the 18-55 kit and (as budget allowed) pick up used Minolta 50 f/1.7, 35-70 f/4 and a 70-210 f/4 (Total about $300). - TF

would those lenses be on ebay? or is there another site that i dont know about

keh.com, adorama.com. The 50mm f/1.7 can be found nearly anywhere, if theres a shop around that has used gear they would likely have it. The 70-210 and 35-70 are also pretty common and easy to find, though not as easy as the 50.

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It's just 'cut & paste' spam. Google the subject, cut & paste a line or two from what turns up and add your spam link at the borrom. - TF

oh ok . It was kinda odd so i didnt know what was going on.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...2E16830179245\

I love the color of that one.