Sony Alpha SLT-A35 (Body Only)
A solid camera for point-and-shoot upgraders who want to be able to shoot action and video, the Sonly Alpha SLT-A35's bulk may still be a turn-off for some.
Reviews
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CNET Review
The Good: If you're looking for a model with fast performance, decent video capture, and the benefits of an electronic viewfinder, those are the Sony Alpha SLT-A35's strong suit.
The Bad: Even compared to a dSLR it's a bit dowdy-looking and it's bulkier than competitive ILCs, with a couple of awkward control placements.
The Bottom Line: A solid camera for point-and-shoot upgraders who want to be able to shoot action and video, the Sonly Alpha SLT-A35's bulk may still be a turn-off for some.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 120 reviews of Sony Alpha SLT-A35 from international magazines and websites.
The Verdict: Experts rate this product 82/100 and users 89/100. Comparing these reviews to 125860 other Digital SLR Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore 87/100 = Very Good.
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reghardware.co.uk
Review Summary: Review Sony's Alpha SLT-35 expands on its translucent mirror camera models that offer similar handling to a DSLR and compatibility with its A mount Alpha range of lenses. The catch with this magic mirror tech is that to keep things compact, you end up...
The Verdict: Given the current street price of the Sony SLT-A35, it's a real bargain and a camera suitable for both beginners and enthusiast photographers. If kitted out with better (and pricier) optics such as the Sony's Carl Zeiss options [24], then I daresy this...
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dphoto.co.nz
Review Summary: Louis van Wyk finds lots to like on this SLT camera.
The Verdict: On the plus side, the A35 can handle HD movie recording, ships with a decent software suite offering a broad range of editing options and an accurate Face Search tool. In all, the Sony Alpha 35 is well-placed to take on more expensive and larger...
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pocket-lint.com
Review Summary: The Sony SLT-A35 reworks the A33 model -which we reviewed and raved about in September 2010- by adding a new sensor and trimming back on some design traits for a yet more cost-effective camera. As well as expanding the Single Lens Translucent (SLT)...
The Verdict: The Sony Alpha SLT-A35 produces fantastic images, has a great continuous autofocus mode, shoots at up to 5.5fps and provides an HD movie mode good enough to outperform its closest rivals. Its one ‘downer’ is an electronic viewfinder that won’t suit all...
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dpreview.com
Review Summary: The format of this review has been slightly shortened as the Sony SLT-A35 is in terms of operation and image output very similar to the Sony SLT-A55 that we reviewed in August 2010. To learn everything about the SLT-A35 we recommend reading not only...
The Verdict: The Sony SLT-A35 is an excellent all-round performer that gets all the basic stuff right and is fun to shoot with. The feature set is great for a camera at this price point and if you can live without an optical viewfinder the SLT-A35 is a very good...
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pcadvisor.co.uk
Review Summary: The best way to think of the Sony Alpha SLT-A35 is by picturing it half-way between a digital SLR camera like the Canon EOS 600D and a mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera like the Olympus E-P3.
The Verdict: The Sony Alpha A35 is a viable alternative for its entry-level Canon EOS 600D and Nikon D3100 competitors. It doesn’t have any special surprises in picture quality or usability, although we think the build quality of the bundled lens isn't great and...
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trustedreviews.com
Review Summary: The Alpha SLT-A35 is the latest Sony camera to use translucent mirror technology, and delivers speedy autofocus and fast continuous shooting.
The Verdict: While attention is naturally drawn to the super-fast AF and continuous shooting abilities of the A35, what really impresses is overall image quality. Sony has made great strides with its Exmor sensors, and the result here is a camera that performs...
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asia.cnet.com
Review Summary: This 16-megapixel dSLR features in-camera image stabilization, a handy selection of picture effects and good low-light performance.
The Verdict: The A35 is a subtle update to the Alpha range of SLRs and while it won't be a game-changer, it's certainly good at what it does. The A35 is available as body only for S$999 (US$830)or a single lens kit S$1099 (US$913) in Asia.
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photoanswers.co.uk
Review Summary: The Sony A35 is the newest model of Sony's SLT camera series with a fixed translucent mirror system. The camera offers a resolution of 16 MP, a high resolution ELV and LCD system, very fast AF system and Full HD video capabilities.
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techradar.com
Review Summary: Bursting with technology, the 16.2mp SLT-A35 offers high-speed, Continuous AF, up to 7fps burst rate and HD video: all for just over £500. Is there a catch?
The Verdict: Offering simple, no-fuss handling, beginners will find the camera very easy to get to grips with. There's a good range of automatic and scene modes, as well as in-camera colour and picture effects - all of which produce great results with minimal...
Price Range: $499.95 - $599.99
- Sony
- SLT-A35
General
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Product TypeDigital camera - SLR with Live View mode, with Movie recording
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Resolution16.2 megapixels
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Optical Sensor TypeExmor APS HD CMOS
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Total Pixels16,500,000 pixels
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Effective Sensor Resolution16,200,000 pixels
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Optical Sensor Size15.6 x 23.4mm
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Field of View Crop Factor1.5
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Sensor FeaturesDust Reduction (image sensor vibration), Anti-Dust coating
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Image ProcessorBIONZ
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Image StabilizerOptical (SteadyShot INSIDE)
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Auto FocusTTL phase detection
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Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty15
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Digital Video FormatAVCHD, H.264
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Image Recording FormatJPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG
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Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
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AV InterfacesHDMI
Exposure & White Balance
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Light SensitivityISO auto (100-1600), ISO 100-12800
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Exposure MeteringMulti-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
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Exposure Metering Zones1200
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Exposure ModesProgram, Bulb, Automatic, Shutter-priority, Manual, Aperture-priority
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Shooting ProgramsSports mode, Sunset, Night portrait, Handheld twilight, Night view, Macro, Portrait mode, Landscape
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Special EffectsPortrait, Landscape, Posterization, High Key, Toy camera, Pop Color, Vivid, Black & White, Partial color, High contrast monochrome, Sunset, Retro
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White BalanceAutomatic, Presets, Custom
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White Balance PresetsDaylight, Shade, 2500K - 9900K, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Cloudy, Flash
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Max Shutter Speed1/4000 sec
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Min Shutter Speed30 sec
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Exposure Compensation±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
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Auto Exposure Bracketing3 steps in 1/3 or 2/3 EV steps
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White Balance BracketingYes
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X-sync Speed1/160 sec
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Exposure RangeEV -2-17 ( ISO 100 )
Lens System
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Lens System MountingMinolta A-type
Camera Flash
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Camera FlashPop-up flash
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Guide Number (m / ISO 100)10
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Flash ModesRear curtain sync, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Auto mode, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
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FeaturesFlash exposure bracketing, Wireless off-camera control, Flash +/- compensation, AF illuminator
Additional Features
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Continuous Shooting Speed5.5 frames per second, 7 frames per second (8.4Mpix)
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Self Timer Delay2 sec, 10 sec
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Flash TerminalHot shoe
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Additional FeaturesDigital image rotation, Display brightness control, 1080i Full HD movie recording, 3D Sweep Panorama technology, NR Slow Shutter, Depth-of-field preview button, Tele Zoom High Speed Shooting mode, High ISO NR, Saturation control, Translucent Mirror technology, Smile Detection technology, Date/time stamp, Multi-Frame Noise Reduction, Exif Print support, AF lock, DPOF support, Face detection, RGB primary color filter, Quick AF Live View, Auto HDR mode, Smile Detection Auto Shutter, AE lock, Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording, Histogram display, Automatic display brightness adjustment, Anti-motion Blur Mode, Dynamic Range Optimizer, Highlight point display, Camera orientation detection, LCD live view mode, Shadow point display, Built-in help guide, Sharpness control, Contrast control, USB 2.0 compatibility
Display
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Type3 in LCD display
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Display FeaturesRotating
Microphone
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Microphone Operation ModeStereo
Connections
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Connector Type1 x HDMI output, 1 x Hi-Speed USB, 1 x Microphone
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Memory Card SlotSD card, Memory Stick PRO Duo card
Viewfinder
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Viewfinder TypeElectronic
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Viewfinder Color SupportColor
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Viewfinder Diagonal Size0.46 in
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Viewfinder Resolution1,440,000 pixels
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Field Coverage100%
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Magnification1.1x
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Dioptric Correction Range-4 to +4
System Requirements for PC Connection
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Operating System SupportMS Windows XP SP3, MS Windows 7, MS Windows Vista SP2, Apple Mac OS X 10.4 - 10.6
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Peripheral DevicesUSB port, CD-ROM drive
Miscellaneous
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Included AccessoriesBattery charger, USB cable, Shoulder strap, Body cap
Software
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SoftwareSony Image Data Lightbox SR, Drivers & Utilities, Sony Image Data Converter SR, Sony Picture Motion Browser
Battery
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Supported BatterySony NP-FW50
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Supported Battery1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Memory / Storage
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Supported Memory CardsSDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, SDXC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo
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Image Storage4912 x 3264, 3568 x 2368, 2448 x 1624, 4912 x 2760, 3568 x 2368, 2448 x 1624
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Video CaptureAVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 17Mbps, H.264 - 1440 x 1080 - 12Mbps, H.264 - 640 x 480 - 3Mbps
Dimensions & Weight
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Width4.9 in
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Depth3.3 in
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Height3.6 in
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Weight14.6 oz
Environmental Parameters
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Min Operating Temperature32 °F
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Max Operating Temperature104 °F
Manufacturer Warranty
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Service & Support1 year warranty
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Service & Support DetailsLimited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
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