Sony Alpha 350

The Sony α350 ( DSLR-A350 ) is the fourth of the digital SLR camera series from Sony , which in March 2008 was introduced. It is structurally similar to the Sony α300 except for the image sensor (resolution of the α300: 10.2 megapixels) and thus resembles the older model in all related functions and properties.

Like the Sony α300 , this camera has a second sensor that provides the image for the live view function. A switch on the camera housing can be used to switch between the optical viewfinder and live view . Compared to the live view solutions from Canon or Nikon , the oscillating mirror does not have to be moved when focusing. The autofocus is just as fast as in classic SLR mode, since the phase comparison sensors are also used in Live View (LV) mode. At the time, live view solutions from other manufacturers, which use the camera's actual sensor, were using the slower (but potentially more accurate) contrast measurement.

In return, the image quality of the second sensor is significantly lower. Together with the swiveling display, the live view function of the Sony Alpha 300 and 350 allows a wide range of viewing angles.

The Alpha 350 uses ISO values from 100 to 3200 when taking photos.

technical features

14.2 megapixel CCD sensor
2.7-inch swivel display, 320 × 240 pixels (76,800 pixels), 148 ppi
Responsive Live View mode
9-point auto focus system
Shutter speed 30s + bulb up to 1 / 4000s, continuous shooting up to 2.5 fps
Image stabilization integrated in the housing Super Steady Shot
Sensor cleaning function to protect the image sensor from contamination

literature

Frank Exner: Digital ProLine The professional manual for the SONY α 300/350 and 200. Data Becker. ISBN 978-3-8158-2646-1
Josef Scheibel & Robert Scheibel Photos digital - Sony Alpha 350 . vfv Verlag, 1st edition June 2008. ISBN 978-3-88955-184-9

Web links

Commons : Sony Alpha 350 - collection of pictures, videos and audio files

Sony official website

Individual evidence

↑ [1] Sony press release, with schematic graphics for the Quick AF Live-View system
↑ Sony (along with other manufacturers) counts the subpixels of each pixel, i.e. H. the red, green and blue channels of each pixel individually, and therefore specifies the rear display with 76,800 [pixels] × 3 [color channels] = 230,400 or approx. 230,000 pixels.

[1] [1] Sony press release, with schematic graphics for the Quick AF Live-View system

[2] Sony (along with other manufacturers) counts the subpixels of each pixel, i.e. H. the red, green and blue channels of each pixel individually, and therefore specifies the rear display with 76,800 [pixels] × 3 [color channels] = 230,400 or approx. 230,000 pixels.