Sony Alpha Digital SLR Samples

[Photo-John]

Couldn't sleep last night so I got up at about 4:10 AM and went out with the bike and the Sony. I've actually wanted to get some sunrise shots and this worked out perfect. I am more and more impressed with this camera. It's awesome for low light shooting. I love the Super Steady Shot and ISO 800 is very useable, in my opinion. On top of that, the camera is good for riding because it's very light and versatile. And the Super Steady Shot image stabilization should make it even better if you spend a lot of time in the trees, where you need a little help with the shutter speed.

Image 1 info: 5:07 AM; 0.5 second @ f/4.0 and ISO 800. And you bet the Super Steady Shot was on. Check that shutter speed again - half a second, handheld!

Image 2 info: 5:26 AM; 1/5th second @ f/5.6 and ISO 400. Super Steady Shot on. As it got lighter, I took advantage of the Super Steady Shot by keeping the shutter speeds slow and decreasing the ISO for less noise.

Image 3 info: 5:36 AM; 1/5th second @ f/8 and ISO 400. Super Steady Shot on. One fifth of a second appears to be no problem with the Sony Alpha and kit lens.

Image 4 info: 5:43 AM; 1/13th second @ f.8 and ISO 200. Super Steady Shot on.

All of these images have been adjusted using Photoshop masked adjustment layers. But the point is - I'm getting sharp, usable images at ridiculously slow shutter speeds. Plus, I adjust all my images. What the camera delivers is only the beginning.

[Photo-John]

I uploaded the original file for the first image to the gallery so you can see what it looks like at 100%. I realize that you can't see the noise or how sharp it really is in the processed version I posted here. It's worth looking at the original. I am amazed that it's possible to get a sharp photo at 1/2 second. It's a first for me. That's for sure.

Full Res Sony Apha Sample >>

[payn817]

Wow. I was thinking about skiping out on this one and possibly getting a second generation model. However, the more you post, the more I want it as my main body with the 5D as a backup. I know this one isn't a "pro" body, or fast enough for sports, but with what I do, it should be fine. Does it happen to have a port for studio lights?

BTW, I made a mistake with the Miss Warner Robins photos. They were shot at ISO 1600, and around 1/1000. I seriously thought they were at 800 and alot slower. Sorry about that.

[Liz]

Wow! That photo of your Dad is really sharp at full resolution.......camera looks better all the time. Too bad you can't use Canon lenses on it.

Liz