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Sony has winners with the RX and NEX lines because their sensors are relatively large for the body size.The SLT bodies (A35 and A55) started out relatively small, but the A57 is larger. The promise...

Hi Alice,I had the D90.  For some reason, I never really warmed up to it that much.  I had a Sony APS-C before it (the DSC-R1), and I suppose I just got used to switching between live view and the...

I agree that you can make up the difference by buying better lenses, but most of these aren't really starter lenses.  On the Alphas, I was looking at the 18-55, 18-135, or 18-250.  On the Nex, I...

As you pointed out, it looks like your main issues are with lighting and editing.  If pressed, you should be able to get ample image quality out of your current camera.Another option would be an...

See if you can find a local Sony Style store.  They should have both and let you play with them.I was undecided between Alpha and Nex.  I liked the A37 best of the lot.  It was smaller than the...

It seems like people ask questions like "Which camera should I get" on forums like these and get well-meaning but very misguided advice.  Everyone has their unique wants and needs.If I were...

Have you tried the "Slow Sync" flash mode?  It should pick up more of the natural light, which should improve the look of the background.  I haven't tried it much on my Alpha, but I had a lot of...

Usually, Sony's message is "the best quality cameras have the most megapixels".  As a result, they end up setting an industry standard of around 16MP crammed into a 1/2.3" sensor.  (I think they go...

Congratulations!If you have the budget, a few things you might consider:- Lightroom:  The 18-200mm Tamron probably could use some lens correction in post processing. (The A57 has built-in lens...

Wow, I was just thinking that I'd take my XZ-1 with me and take a few shots with it "just in case".I just got an A55 + 18-250mm.  So far, I think it's great for what it is: long reach, light weight...

+1 on the Di622 Mark II.

Short answer:  It doesn't exist.You could replace your zooms with one long zoom.  I have the 18-250mm, which produces good enough pictures for me when I use Lightroom or Photoshop to perform lens...

I had this happen to me first-hand.  About a week ago, I got an A55 (in a kit w/18-250 lens from Adorama).  The first night I took a few test shots and found a dead pixel.  I was going to...

Is it lighter now in your room?  Many stuck pixels only show up at higher ISO or longer exposure.I guess it's also possible that there was a bit of something on the sensor that worked its way...

A sensor with a few bad pixels is really common.  It should be a simple firmware fix to map it out.  Olympus has a menu item on many of their cameras to let the user do it himself.

I just ordered the A55 + 18-250mm combo from Adorama.  ($850 -- seems like a good deal since it's a $650 lens, but too late now in either case.)The biggest issue with me is that the A55 doesn't...

I was in a Sony Style store and started playing around with an a37.  I like the size and ergonomics (for example, the tilt screen would work better for me than the fully-articulating ones of its...

Hi Jan,I think you need to identify the minimum zoom range that you would feel comfortable with. Also, probably figuring out the ideal price range would also help you.I bought an X-S1 from Amazon...

I got mine from Amazon on August 30 (Amazon direct -- not one of their associate stores).Old sensor. I can get the orbs on test shots, and I've seen the purple dot on several shots in the...

I've never pulled the trigger and got a Fuji. I don't trust them to get a major lens-redesign right the first time.For me, it would be simple. All they need to do is replace the sensor in the...