Alpha DSLR-A380 hands-on photos
Shown here is the A380 with the new DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 lens attached to the camera body. Also announced today is the DT55-200mm F4-5.6 to the right. (Credit: Leonard Goh/CNET Asia)
We got our mitts on a Sony DSLR-A380 which came with two of the new lenses. This camera is one of the three dSLRs the Japanese company announced today. Sony said its new shooters are targeted at first-time dSLR users, so the focus was on making the snappers easier to operate.
Here's our first impression of the DSLR-A380, the highest-end model among the three models.
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As you can see, the handgrip seems rather shallow.
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Here's a shot of my hand holding the A380. It was a bit difficult getting a firm hold on the shooter, especially when a lens was attached, adding on to the camera's weight.
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The command dial and shutter button have been repositioned. It took us a while to get used to this new configuration because the same buttons on most other dSLRs are positioned lower.
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The 2.7-inch LCD can tilt downward for overhead shots.
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Or you can flip the screen upward to snap at waist level.
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The graphic user interface has been redesigned to make it more beginner-friendly, with more icons used to explain the functions.
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The menu is also a lot more colorful.
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The dual media card slots are located on the left side of the dSLR. An interesting implementation is that the cover slides open as opposed to flip out as we usually see on other dSLRs. Also, a small switch enables you to toggle between storing pictures on a Memory Stick PRO Duo card and SD/SDHC media.
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