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Sony Alpha DSLR-A550Y With 18-55MM and 55-200MM Lenses

Sony Alpha DSLR-A550Y with 18-55mm and 55-200mm lenses Reviews: Digital SLR Camera

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+ This digital camera scores high on ease of use. - It has no outstanding negative points.

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Sony Alpha DSLR-A550Y with 18-55mm and 55-200mm lenses: See full product description

Ease of use	9.3
Image quality	9.3
Features	9.1
Build Quality	8.9
Value for money	9.1
Overall rating	9.4

Some customer reviews of Sony Alpha DSLR-A550Y with 18-55mm and 55-200mm lenses

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Janice, Liverpool Keen amateur

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: perfect size for my hands and easy to hold and click
Bad points:: cant think any bad but they are very good and am so happy

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 18 Oct 2010

Brian, Surbiton Keen amateur

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: most of the camera is good its lighter than the nikons i tryed
Bad points:: nothing

Ease of use	7.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	8.0
Build Quality	8.0
Value for money	9.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Review date: 12 Jul 2010

Alan, Huddersfield Keen amateur

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: Live View, Fast Focusing, LCD Screen, Battery Life, Nice Chunky Feel To the Camera,
Bad points:: Kit Lens a bit Flimsy, Thats about it really.

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

Was this review helpful? 3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Confirmed purchase: 11 Jun 2010

Terry, Herne Bay Experienced amateur

Score 8.0/10

Good points:: Easy to use and understand by following on screen prompts
Bad points:: Do not like the plastic grey control area

Ease of use	8.0
Image quality	8.0
Features	9.0
Build Quality	7.0
Value for money	8.0
Overall rating	8.0

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Confirmed purchase: 08 Jun 2010

Roger, Caister,Norfolk Experienced amateur

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: Having been wedded to a Canon EOS for many years, moving to digital was a fraught experience until I found the Panasonic Lumix which supassed all of my expectations apart from shutter speed, so I thought, until I invested in the Sony Alpha 550, now I realise what I have been missing all these years, ease of operation,good range of programmes, fast shutter speeds, quick auto focusing and pinpoint clarity of photo with a good range of telephoto lens to choose from. I prefer a chunky good weight camera to these lightweight ones and this fitted the bill well, without being over the top. I take a lot of wildlife and animal photos where speed and clarity are essential, this has not let me down in any way. I have yet to explore all of the programs but what I have seen so far I would highly recommend.
Bad points:: No found so far, apart from perhaps having to invest in a LCD cover to protect the screen, whereas the Lumix has one built in by reversing the screen.

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 06 Aug 2010

Gary, Reading Professional photographer

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: Great piece of Kit, upgraded from A100 which was also great camera
Bad points:: Not found any yet

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 05 May 2010

Confirmed purchaser Keen amateur

Score 8.0/10

Good points:: Reviewer left no comment
Bad points:: Taking photo's using the bracketing facility can only be taken only at 0.3 and 0.7 stops only.

Ease of use	8.0
Image quality	8.0
Features	8.0
Build Quality	8.0
Value for money	8.0
Overall rating	8.0

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Confirmed purchase: 02 Aug 2010

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Product Features

Camera Type	SLR
There are 2 main types of camera: The SLR and the Compact. SLR stands for Single Lens Reflex. SLR cameras use a prism to reflect the exact image as seen through the lens and so offers a more accurate viewfinder. SLR cameras have detachable lenses offering greater flexibility if you wish to take a variety of different photographs. Compact cameras have a built in lens and an ‘above lens’ viewfinder which is less accurate but they are often cheaper, more sleekly designed and easier to carry anywhere with you to capture that moment perfectly without having to fiddle with complex settings or a bag full of lenses.
Resolution (Megapixels)	14.2

Screen size (Inches)	3
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
Type of image stabiliser	Optical Image Stabiliser
If a photo is taken at a slow shutter speed, or at a long focal length, the effects of ‘hand shake’ will be amplified. Some cameras come with built-in image stabilisation which is designed to act against this to produce sharper images. It’s great for low light shots without a tripod, like at a gig.
Media format	Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
Media format	SDHC Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
Media format	SD Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
PictBridge	Yes
An industry standard allowing images to be printed from camera to printer, without needing a computer. CIPA PictBridge Standard Website
Manual Focus	Yes
Almost all modern cameras have autofocus. Manual focus allows you to override the autofocus and set the distance yourself. This is especially useful if your camera is struggling to focus in a low-light or confusing scene.
Weight (g)	599
The weight of the product in grams.
Flash	Yes
Whether or not your camera has an in-built flash. Flashes are essential for fully capturing a low light image.
Body Only	No
dSLR cameras have detachable lenses and are sold in a variety of combinations. This facet lets you know whether the package your are considering comes bundled with a lens or whether it is just the body of the camera.
WiFi	No
Wifi allows you to connect your device to wireless routers or modems which allows you to connect to broadband internet.
Longest shutter speed (Fractions of a second)	1/30
This is the longest exposure your camera will take. The longer you take a photo for, the more light is let in and the more motion is captured. Long shutter speeds can give fantastic, artistic results. Try photographing the night sky at 30s or longer to see how the rotation of the Earth causes the stars to curve through the scene.
Dimensions (mm)	137x104x84
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
RAW Format	Yes
Release date	2009-09-17
The date the product was originally made available for purchase.
Height in mm	104

Width in mm	137

Depth in mm	84

Serial Shot Mode	Yes
Bluetooth	No
Bluetooth is a technology for the wireless transfer of data such as contacts, photos and music between mobile phones, computers and a host of other Bluetooth enabled devices. Read more about Bluetooth on Wikipedia
Autofocus	Yes
Changeable Lens	Yes

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