Sony SLT-A55

Hi Looking for the best quality for stills - I can always use the GH2 for video I have a GH2 and GF3 with 14mm and kit lens I have an old KM 5d, with minolta 50mm 1.4, KM 17 - 35 2.8 zoom and a nice sony flash. I have been slightly disappointed with the grain i can see from my micro-4/3 cameras compared to my 10 year old Konica minolta 5d. Do i get a a55 / a580 body and use my old lenses or go for the leica 25mm and stick with my panasonic bodies? I have been using the minolta lenses on the...

I have an SLT-a55.  A couple of weeks ago, it stopped focusing properly with the 18-55mm f4.5-5.6 kit lens, in that the images were often out of focus, especially if the subject was far away.  However, they seemed to be fine with my other lens (Sony 55-200mm f4.5-5.6).  So, I concluded that something had broken in the 18-55mm lens and went out and bought a 17-50mm f2.8 Tamron lens. Today I went out and tested the three lenses on the same subject (a tree about 150m distant).  I took the photos...

I have an SLT-A55 with the 18-55mm and 55-200mm kit lenses.  Recently it stopped auto-focusing at infinity with the shorter lens, but seemed to be fine with the longer one.  So, assuming that something had broken in the shorter lens, I upgraded to a Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 lens.  I took some photos with the new lens today (on a tripod, with a reasonably fast shutter speed).  Some of them seem sharp, but others don't. It's really hard to tell though. I checked the mirror and it seems to be seated...

hi I am planning to buy A57 - because of its recent price drop but I am confused with dpreview rating and category that they belong to. Per them, A57 is entry level and A55 mid level. I was thinking A57 is upgrade to A55. Am I missing something? is it not true that A57 > A55, and another question how is that A57 compared to T3i Thanks in advance

I am selecting a flash for Sony a55 and I have some questions. I am considering Sony, Metz, and Nissin models. I would really appreciate the response from people who had an experience with those flashes.For Sony HVL-F43 and 58:The new swivel design is convenient for on-camera use but what about the use off-camera? Is it still easy to aim the flash where desired and have the wireless sensor facing the camera?For Metz 58 AF-2 and Nissin DI866 II:Have anyone actually noticed any...

Hello, the truth is that I'm undecided, is my first camera, and nose CHOOSE which all recommend me, the T3i, but I hate, I found that looking more or less for the same price the SLT A55, is better, but now donot choose which, if the SLT A55, the HS35, FinePix or SL1000, and the truth is that nose which choose, help me, give me your opinions and remember this is my first camera :D!

My two year old A55 died a few days ago towards the end of a holiday in Cuba. The shutter made a strange sound when taking a shot and then everything went dead. I tried another battery and got some life out of it, but all it said is "Camera Error" on the screen and the little red light stays on permanently.Experimenting, a freshly charged battery gives the light + error message, while an even slightly discharged battery doesn't give any response at all (I have 3 genuine batteries). The...

I think am one of probably 75% of the people out there. I've been doing tons of reading and now I feel more confused than I ever have been. I just don't know what to get.I want to shoot family photos and videos; Vacations at Theme Parks and Beaches, Parties, School Choir Concerts, football games etc..... I don't photograph birdies or macros. I've used really good point and shoots all my life and lately my iPhone. I absolutely hate the zoom on them because there is little and what there is,...

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 have in-camera Lens Correction (for distortion and vignetting).I already have Photoshop Lightroom 3.6 and Photoshop CS6.  I'd be willing to spend a bit for a really good solution.  For example, I can upgrade Lightroom or buy DxO Optics Pro.  Obviously, I'd prefer a free solution.Any suggestions?