Sony Alpha DSLR A580 Digital Camera with 18-55mm Lens, 16.2 Megapixel, 3.0 inch LCD with 921,600 Pixels, Full HD 1080/60i Movies

2012-03-25T21:00:00

Sony's 16.2MP sensor is outstanding in an APS-C camera. In the list of pros, I didn't check Easy to Use, because I haven't yet seen a DSLR that's easy to use, unles you just stick with the Auto mode. The many options are great, but not easy to remember how to use - not for me, anyway. The Sweep Panorama function is fun, and makes acceptable panoramas. However, real pano fans will want to stitch a series of portrait-oriented single images. DRO and Auto HDR perform well. The tilt/swivel LCD ought to be on every camera. I didn't check all the Best Uses, because I don't do them all.

Ancient P.

2012-02-19T19:00:00

Chose this camera over the Sony A35 because I couldn't get past the electronic viewfinder on the A35. This camera has the optical viewfinder plus the LCD screen which swivels. This comes in very handy. A very capable all around unit.

Joseph L.

2012-01-29T19:00:00

used mostly for birds in flight. get some really good shots with it and 300mm f4 lens. not too keen on video ability, but hey, I bought it for birding

goat

2012-01-15T19:00:00

This camera is truly amazing. Ultra light and the Sony battery stays charged for quite a while.Love the tilt LCD. Now I can take those photos in the crowds where before I had to guess at it.And for those bright sunny days the viewfinder works nicely. I think Sony has a winner here.

Bill M.

2011-11-27T19:00:00

A580 is an impressive camera. It weighs very well against the competition. It feels a little heavy compared to A55...but beats it in low light performace. it is feature packed and an excellent value for the money. Btw, it is compatible with the old legendary minolta AF lenses. You can get those lenses for a fraction of a cost on [@]..and that has expanded my lens choices...which is often considered a negative when u compare sony to canikon.

PRABU V.

2011-11-13T19:00:00

In low light and low-contrast lighting, I often use manual focusing. The Live View focus aid is invaluable for accurate focus, when you have the time, and is even helpful when hand held. Low light shots are remarkable. Autofocus is the same as my older (4 generations back?) Minolta.

epshade

2011-09-14T21:00:00

I purchased this camera as an upgrade for my A200 which takes clear pictures and is user friendly. The A580 is an evolution of the A200, not a revolutionary camera. In the West we have lots of dust which has required cleaning the sensor manually several times. I could not do that with a fixed mirror in thw way. The A580 has lots of subtle improvements, like expanding the DRO options, moving the AEL button, and producing a sharper pictue. I hope that Sony will continue a line of what they call "traditional" DSLR's.

Kenosha R.

2011-09-04T21:00:00

This is a great camera that breaks out of the Canon/Nikon mold. It has a fast 7 fps, low noise and fast autofocus. Even better is the great selection of Minolta Maxxum lenses and flashes. These are great lenses that take beautiful pictures for a lot less than similar priced Nikon lenses.

Robert

2011-09-03T21:00:00

Picture quality is excellent

Fred

2011-07-11T21:00:00

I combined this camera with the Sony 18-250 lens and found it to be a a great combination. No need to change lenses and miss a shot. It has a good heft and feel in my medium sized hands. I replaced my Sony A100 and can not believe the change in technology in those few years. This was a great buy for me.

DONALD C.

2011-05-14T21:00:00

Image quality a very impressive improvement from my A200. All these new features are a real plus and allow a great deal of flexibility. Yes, I would like a less noisy shutter and better build, as I traipse the the woods a lot going to waterfalls, but those niceties would def increase the price. Excellent camera for the $$.

THOMAS S.

2011-03-12T19:00:00

This is a great camera for taking auto handheld HDR shots. The controls are very easy to use on the fly especially if you have old eyes like myself! Only negatives for me are that you can't edit photos in camera -- if you want to perform HDR later in another program the AEB range is pathetic - only 3 shots plus minus .7 -- Really couldn't they at least go plus minus +2 for 3 shots?? I also like the fact that you can use all the old Minolta lens -

STEVE A.

2011-01-14T19:00:00

Wow!! I bought this camera to try out the sweep panoramic mode and found that not only is that feature very cool and accurate, but there are tons of other options that are offered as standard options. I just love this camera. The ease of use, the many features, the build quality, I could just go on and on about it! YES I would recommend this camera to anyone! Just love it!

Holly p.

2010-11-29T19:00:00

I would give this camera 5 stars but for a few flaws. First it could have been more solidly built. Olympus proves you can build solid cameras for the price range. What's with that dedicated hot shoe? I have to pay an additional $100 to attach my flash units. Shutter is kind of noisy. This probably has to due with the build quality. That being said this is an excellent photographic tool with some excellent optics available. I use the Zeiss vario sonnar one of the best zooms I've used and I've used quite a few! Raw is excellent (that's all I work in) but jpg seems usable. Panorama works well once you get use to it's quirks. I'm not heavy into video but I do have a Nikon and this blows Nikon videos out of the water. Not as versatile as my Panasonic pro video camera but fantastic for the quality you get from a camera that is "there when you need it". [...] I have a test video on youtube under "sony alpha 580 test" shot quick and on the fly. Here's a quick grab shot I did with it.

ARTHUR S.