For Sony, high-quality previews direct from the camera mean images can be examined in fine detail straight away and, if necessary, adjustments made for new shots. Tethered shooting is useful for taking photos remotely and with Sony’s new firmware you can view your images on the high-quality screens of the A380 or A350 Photoviewers.
There are very few negatives. If you are used to the pricing with a point-and-shoot, a DSLR camera looks like sticker shock. But when you realize all the benefits you are getting, it makes sense. Only other negative is that with more and more cameras raising the bar with mega-pixels, one wonders why Sony couldn’t have gone to a 12MP resolution in the A308. But for most of us, 10MP should be fine.
This is ideal for nature or portrait photographers who need a greater level of flexibility when arranging a scene and finally shooting it. When traveling, I just use the A350 with the kit lens. The A350 kit is good in low-light and indoors. ISO auto goes up to A350 without any noticeable noise with the help of the 18-55vr lens. It has eye-sensor near the view finder to turn off automatically when you eye near the view finder. The information in the lcd automatically rotates when you turn the camera vertically. Photographers who need to work from a tight or awkward angle will also find this product advantageous as they can view their shot away from the camera.