Author Topic: Superb review A55 (Read 5428 times)

Stef. · « **on:** January 20, 2011, 09:40:24 PM »

by Ben Horton who is a National Geographic shooter:

http://photocinenews.com/2011/01/06/3734/

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...It all started a few months back when I wrote a comparison article on Carl Zeiss Lenses and Canon lenses. The Zeiss lenses blew Canon away...Sony has done a brilliant job with the A55 for shooting video...My first experience working with this camera was a real joy. For one thing, I love the Zeiss lenses....The camera performed far better than expected in the tough lighting. ...It was at this point that I really started to feel like Sony had taken a pro camera and simplified a bit so they could sell it as a consumer level camera....Shooting video with the A55 was a dream. The ability to use autofocus while shooting, coupled with being able to use the viewfinder as opposed to the LCD screen on the back of the camera makes this one of my top picks for HDDSLR shooting....

Stef.

vaughaag · « **Reply #1 on:** January 20, 2011, 10:22:29 PM »

Stef, nice find.

An interesting read!! His review of Zeiss vs Canon glass is interesting too http://photocinenews.com/2010/10/22/nat-geo-shooter-ben-horton-compares-canon-glass-to-zeiss-glass/

Rgds,
Dave

REX (aka TG) · « **Reply #2 on:** January 21, 2011, 04:18:24 AM »

Quote from: vaughaag on January 20, 2011, 10:22:29 PM

Stef, nice find.

An interesting read!! His review of Zeiss vs Canon glass is interesting too http://photocinenews.com/2010/10/22/nat-geo-shooter-ben-horton-compares-canon-glass-to-zeiss-glass/

Rgds,
Dave

The test you metion is with Canon L series lens and CZ manual focus lens for Canon

chappo1 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 21, 2011, 06:14:03 AM »

I am nearly convinced.... Bring on the A77....john

vaughaag · « **Reply #4 on:** January 21, 2011, 08:48:59 AM »

Quote from: TG on January 21, 2011, 04:18:24 AM

Quote from: vaughaag on January 20, 2011, 10:22:29 PM
Stef, nice find.

An interesting read!! His review of Zeiss vs Canon glass is interesting too http://photocinenews.com/2010/10/22/nat-geo-shooter-ben-horton-compares-canon-glass-to-zeiss-glass/

Rgds,
Dave

The test you metion is with Canon L series lens and CZ manual focus lens for Canon

Yup, but its a good article for CZ. I know he is a pro but the CZ glass out performed the Canon by a mile. We have that glass, but with the addition of Autofocus

markc · « **Reply #5 on:** January 27, 2011, 11:38:19 AM »

I loved this bit:

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The only complaint with the autofocus – and this isn’t really a compliant it’s more a testament to Sony’s technology – is that it focuses too fast. It simply snaps right into focus when sometimes it would be nice to have a softer transition. Of course anybody versed in shooting with a Zeiss lens can focus manually after just a few hours practice.

"Focuses too fast" - how does that work then?

I'm REALLY looking forward to the release of the A77 (or whatever it will be called). I've not had my Konica Minolta 7D out of its bag for about a year now (just been using a Panasonic TZ7) but think that a nice new DSLR may spur me on to "proper" photography again.

Cheers,

Stef. · « **Reply #6 on:** February 01, 2011, 02:14:13 AM »

Another superb review:
http://www.neocamera.com/review.php?id=148

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“Without a doubt, the Sony Alpha SLT-A55 deserves our highest rating and we really cannot wait to know how SLT cameras will evolve from here. For now, the A55 is a very compelling DSLR-replacement, particularly for new photographers and video enthusiasts.“. The final verdict is EXCELLENT.

Stef.

thetoodshake · « **Reply #7 on:** February 01, 2011, 12:37:54 PM »

Thanks for this.

Getting seriously tempted, definitely worth trying out in a store at least!

Quote from: Stef. on February 01, 2011, 02:14:13 AM

Another superb review:
http://www.neocamera.com/review.php?id=148

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“Without a doubt, the Sony Alpha SLT-A55 deserves our highest rating and we really cannot wait to know how SLT cameras will evolve from here. For now, the A55 is a very compelling DSLR-replacement, particularly for new photographers and video enthusiasts.“. The final verdict is EXCELLENT.

Stef.

Stef. · « **Reply #8 on:** February 01, 2011, 06:18:29 PM »

I would really recommend waiting for the A77. As long as we don't know how expensive this new model will be, we might be positively surprised by it's price and then it becomes really tempting to go for the A77.
Stef.

thetoodshake · « **Reply #9 on:** February 02, 2011, 03:07:58 PM »

True, and it might push the price of A55s down once released!

It's still a lot of money coming from the a200.

Daave · « **Reply #10 on:** February 11, 2011, 03:27:14 PM »

Stef,

I really enjoyed Ben's review of the a55. It's much different than some of the other reviews you read that focus on the smallest of details of the camera rather than just taking it out in the field and shooting with it and discussing general features.

Thanks for the find.

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