Sony Alpha DSLRA350K 14.2MP Digital SLR Camera with Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 Zoom Lens

This product is awesome !!! It's a must 4 every family that wants 2 have a record of memories with good quality.

Sony Alpha DSLRA350X 14.2MP Digital SLR Camera with Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization with DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 & DT 55-200mm f/4-5.6 Zoom Lenses
This one of the best shopping I ever did in the past 2years. The camera is performing 2 best of my satisfaction. I love my Sony A350x

great camera. The one thing I wasn't expecting was that it takes so great pictures that it will make an inexpensive lens look cheap. These Kit lenses were fine 4 my smaller processor cameras & gave some very good pictures but this one simply shows any & all imperfections in my older, inexpensive lenses........tried one of the newer, more expensive lens, made 4 this model, & took great pictures.... guess I learned my lesson that if I'm going 2 use a great camera, don't try 2 shoot cheap... the pictures will tell the story... new lenses coming 2 my collection, soon.

I used 35 mm years ago & then stopped taking pics. Started up because of some of the digital point & shoot cameras. When I decided 2 get back into SLRs, I did a lot of research. I have never been into snob appeal so I looked into features, picture quality & value as significant factors. Sony, who took over the older Minolta line, certainly had the right idea when they put together the 350. It is pretty easy 2 use right out of the box. I would consider a field guide if you are not camera savy, so you know how 2 get the most out of it. I recently used it on a trip 2 England & took about 800 pictures in 10 days. It worked great. I do not use the kit lens, but found some others that make this camera pretty flexible (but that's another review.) So far, there is nothing that I have wanted 2 do that this camera can't.

The majority of great pictures come from the photographer's eye, scene & light. IMHO, this camera will not hold you back if you have those.

I purchased the Sony A350 primarily 2 have an up-to-date, medium-high end DSLR that would accept my Minolta lenses: I have seven. Professional photography was my first career, & had other opportunities not presented, I likely would have remained a photographer. I remained an avid amateur photographer throughout two subsequent careers, & now in retirement. I've found the the A350 a competitive DSLR, with most or all of the functions & modes of similar price-range cameras. Couple that with allowing me 2 use my collection of Minolta lenses, I've made a good choice. One feature I particularly like since I print large format copies of many of my photos is the menu selection "Creative Style" allowing shooting in Adobe Photoshop color space.

Two downers:
1. The LCD screen is particulary vulnerable protruding rearward 2 accommodate the LCD tilt function. Moreover, when using the viewfinder, skin oils & sweat--I shoot a lot of equine sports action--soils the LCD continuously. This vulnerability is why I rated the camera 4 stars rather than 5.

2. I find the Camera Shake warning indicator distracting, & essentially useless. Even when I use a tripod the indicator indicates maximum at the slightest touch. I'll rely on controlling shutter speed.

Nonetheless, I am satisfied with the camera, & would recommend it 2 others.

The DSLR-A350 is about extending yourself 2 the next level toward digital photography. The camera is still very automatic & easy 2 use but as a DSLR opens new vistas where your creativity can find itself & move 2 new limits. With incredible 14.2 megapixel sensor, Sony's a (alpha) DSLR-A350 raises image quality beyond most cameras. This model pushes the envelope, setting a new standard of excellence 4 step-up digital photographers shooting both family memories & fine-art photos. Live Preview in a large 2.7" LCD screen links you & your subject-and you'll have special features like super-quick AF response, continuous shooting at 2 fps while you see your subject in the viewfinder, Creative Style modes 4 quick recall of custom settings, & in-camera Super SteadyShot(R) image stabilization that reduces blur 4 every Sony, Carl Zeiss & legacy Minolta a-mount lens. Step up 2 the DSLR-A350. Dynamic Range Optimizer at two levels - Normal DRO, 2 improve detail using standard gamma curves 4 fast shot-to-shot response time, or Advanced DRO, 2 adjust dynamic range area-by-area 4 the greatest precision Uses both static-free anti-dust coating on the CCD filter & anti-dust vibration that automatically shakes the CCD 2 dislodge dust each time the camera is shut off Popup Flash modes Eye-Start Autofocus System Multiple scene modes High-resolution thumbnail images 4 viewing on Sony's BRAVIA HDTV in optimized PhotoTV HD mode, with image format adjustable 4 standard 3 - 2 or widescreen 16 - 9 display Auto & manual exposure modes Accepts CompactFlash Type I/II media & optional Memory Stick(R) PRO Duo media Unit Dimensions (Approx.) - (WHD) 5 1/4 x 4 x 3; 1 lb 4.5oz Includes NP-FM500H rechargeable battery; BC-VM10 battery charger; Video & USB cables; Shoulder strap with eyepiece cap & Remote Commander(R) clip; Body cap; Software/USB Driver CD-ROM // NOTE - No Memory media inclu