Comments about Sony Sony (alpha) A330 10.2 Megapixel DSLR Camera with 18-55mm SAM Kit Lens:

Bought this camera with 75mm X 300mm lens included in kit for [$]. This camera cannot be found anywhere else at that price. Christmas special. Price is back to [$] if you can find it. Kit now includes 55mm X 200mm lens. Glad I bought it when I did! Super value. I love it!!! Thanks Adorama

Comments about Sony Sony (alpha) A330 10.2 Megapixel DSLR Camera with 18-55mm SAM Kit Lens:

For those point and shooters who's aiming to get their feet wet in DSLR photography, the Sony Alpha 330 is a great learning camera. I like to take photos of cars, so the tiltable screen is great for those below the knees angled shots. The kit lens is so so but if you want better sharpness do opt for a better lens if needed and in-body image stabilization is quite helpful, but do disable it if propped on a tripod. Overall, for the most part it's something to start with until you can further appreciate way better cameras.

Comments about Sony Sony (alpha) A330 10.2 Megapixel DSLR Camera with 18-55mm SAM Kit Lens:

The a330 is a great way to get into DSLR. The camera takes good photos with the included 18-55 mm lens. I am sure that better quality glass would make even better photos. Most cameras, especially at this price range get noisy above ISO ranges of 800 and this camera is no exception. All of the controls and programs are easy to access and I was up and running in no time after reading some of the manual. Check out my photos. I took them before I even read the manual.To get the most out of the camera you need to read the manual thoroughly and experiment with your photos. Something that is often not mentioned by anyone is that you are going to need a good tripod to take good portaits, macro shots, landscape photos, and anything at lower shutter speeds. This is true with any camera. Overall, I am pleased with my purchase and it has enough settings and features that I am not going to get bored with it anytime soon.

Comments about Sony Sony (alpha) A330 10.2 Megapixel DSLR Camera with 18-55mm SAM Kit Lens:

I have been shooting a SLR camera since 1979. I know what a good SLR should do. I own an A330 and use it mostly for sports photography, mainly soccer. It is easy to operate and produces high quality images. Any image problems I experienced is OPERATOR ERROR. I got this camera for [$] with a 18-55 mm paper weight. I challenge anyone to show me a DSLR with comparable features for this price. Video mode? What the heck do I want video mode for. I bought a DSLR camera to take still pics not video. If i want video I'll buy a video camera. Besides the more gadgets you pack into one package the more that can and WILL go wrong. I never buy multi purpose electronics. I purchase the equipment for the purpose I use it for. In my opinion, no video function is a smart thing. The live view is great. Very responsive and aids greatly in fast moving photography, such as soccer. Not having my eye buried in the view finder helps to keep an eye on the rest of the action. Now for the really good stuff. This camera and all Sony DSLR cameras can use any lens ever made for the Minolta auto focus cameras!!! I got a high quality 70-300 Sigma zoom lens for $99.00 including shipping. Lenses to fit this camera are every where and dirt cheep. Have you priced a lens for a Cannon or Nikon? The battery life is of no consequence. 250+ pics wile using Live View, twice as many when using the view finder. Then just insert a freshly charged battery. I got 2 Sony FH50 batteries for less then $35.00. Once again, batteries for Cannikon? 10.2 mp is high enough quality to produce a fantastic 12x11 print. Only beyond this size do you notice any degradation of the image, compared to 13 mp, if you have a trained eye. The auto focus is very fast! Even with my 70-300 zoom. If you want a DSLR to impress your photo club buddies, purchase a Cannikon Swiss Army knife overpriced special. If your like me and want the best pics for the buck check out Sony DSLRs.