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16.08.2013
10/10
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I previously had the a65, which in its own right was a great camera but i wanted to upgrade from the kit 18-55 to the 16-50 f 2.8 lens. Note, for the owners of the a65 i recommend putting it up for sale because if you purchase the 16-50 you'll be at the price point of the A77 kit. Only makes sense then right? There is a significant difference with the autofocus engine that the A77 uses versus the A65. Picture quality and overall focus in all modes on the A77 is leaps and bounds above the A65 and its quite staggering putting pictures up side by side. I guess if you were to manual focus both bodies on the same lens you'd have the exact result since they technically have the same sensor but that can also mean a missed shot or opportunity. The A77 features are great, right out of the box without much tweaks the pics are crisp and with the 16-50(FRIGGIN AMAZING LENS!!) its just the perfect combo. The 16-50 is a HEAVY lens but its quality thru many reviews rival that of the 16-80CZ lens and person experience echos that as well. I'd recommend this to anyone that take their hobby serious, im by no means a pro or would ever tout myself to be but i love to take photos. The A77 does almost everything for you in body and saves you money all while doing it. The ability to use quality minolta lenses is a huge plus! I've taken about 80 photos with the A77 and versus the A65 i tend to have more keepers out of each group so this thing is making me feel like a pro because it's just so good.Pros:Build quality, magnesium body16-50 f2.8 kit lens is AMAZINGLY SHARP!Articulating LCDCamera features are worth the upgrade, lens correction being my favoriteAble to use Minolta lenses. Fyi, sony has repurposes many of these older lenses and rebranded themCons:The 16-50 is HEAVYI already had two extra extended batteries from the A65 but the A77 consumes more battery especially with the lcd in useI think that's about it. I've own Nikon cameras and use to be devoued but i don't think i'll ever turn back. The features you get in a sony body is leaps and bounds over what Nikon (old d5200 & p510 owner). I think to be fair, the A77 is more comparable to the new d7000 but i've never own it so i cant say much. I know this review wasn't very objective but buy the camera, if you dont like it, return it but I'm sure you will love it. The camera will blow your mind with the 16-50 lens and will make you feel like a pro with the quality of pics it takes. I also recommend the amazon book, The unofficial quintessential guide to the Sony A77. It makes for a good read before bed and it's objective and to the point to get you started taking photos.
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28.09.2011
10/10
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Update 4-23-14Haven't updated in a while so here we go!We are now on bodies number 15 and 16 of these fabulous cameras. We shoot a lot of photos so we change out bodies every 3-4 months so we don't run the shutter count too high and ruin the resale. We shoot 250,000-300,000 photos a year currently. Sony has fixed the bug that made me have to keep rebooting my first camera, as a matter of fact we've had zero camera problems since the first 3-4 bodies. We believe that this is the perfect camera for what we do and will continue to use them until they are no longer available. After trying several point and shoot zoom cameras we also settled in on a Sony HX-50. It is an excellent 24-1200MM 20MP camera with excellent video. I use ours for all of our video needs exclusively :DUPDATE 12-11-11Last week we put our 2 SONY SLT-A77s through the ultimate test.We were the official photographers on the Rock Legends Cruise and shot over 9,000 excellent photos over 3 days. I had to only reboot my A77 3 times but my wife did not have to reboot hers at all.We shot about 65% of the concert photos with no flash in low natural stage light and got amazing results with very little ISO noise problems.We also shot our 1st and 2nd rock videos with the A77 and were amazed at the results. I was set up about 15 feet from the main PA system right stack and the sound was not blown out even though I only used the on-board microphone. The stereo sound is crystal clear and other than some faint wind that was picked up the audio was perfect!We've received hundreds of compliments on our concert photos and many are from Canon and Nikon users :D They have already been published on several online rock magazines and there are a lot more to come :DORIGINAL POST:We were going to preorder one of these SONY A77s here on Amazon but my wife and I don't have enough patience ... plus we didn't want to risk the initial shipment from Sony being sold out before it arrives in the US... so we ordered 1 from a Hong Kong E seller Sunday night and received it this morning (Wednesday). (only $1329 delivered!)Wooohooo!It's quite a bit bigger (than our A55s) but it's not too big for my wife's normal sized female hands. It's a lot heavier (than our A55s) but not too heavy for her to use(she's our top WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER). She's been shooting 5 straight hours with it now with 3 different lenses.The new SONY A77 looks absolutely awesome! Sony has put all the buttons for everything nicely placed right on the body. There is very little need to go to the menu. The manual seems very comprehensive and since we already had 3 A55s it was very easy for us to breeze through and just highlight the new stuff.As far as photo quality if you are upgrading from an A55 we didn't expect too much more than the size/definition you gain with a 50% increase in MPs. We were wrong, the photos are phenomenal! If you are upgrading from another camera brand you will be stunned! My recommendation to all you Nikon, Canon, Pentax, Olympus, and Fuji users... If you are thinking about upgrading your outfit, DO IT! Sell everything you have and grab one of these revolutionary new cameras and some legendary MINOLTA LENSES, or the SONY 16-50, "G" Lenses, or Carl Zeiss lenses. You will be opening up a whole new world of photography excellence!The 1st 25 quick photos we shot with an APO Minny 100-300 look excellent on our 42" TV!Update 10-14-11We have now shot almost 5,000 great photos including 2 weddings. The 2nd wedding we shot was outdoors on a dreary, gray, rainy day and the photos came out fantastic. As a matter of fact they were so good that we sold our last 2 SONY A55s and ordered another SONY A77 with the 16-50 2.8 LENS which will arrive Wednesday-Thursday next week.We shot the 1st 5,000 shots with version 1.02 and experienced none of the issues that others have seen. We updated to version 1.03 yesterday, but since we had no issues we really don't have a comparison.Update 10-24-11We now are the proud owners of 2 of these beauties plus the new SONY 16-50 2.8 lens. The camera and lens go together like peanut butter and jelly! They are so fast together that the finished photo has appeared on the screen before the subject has finished saying "cheese"!We have shot our 3rd wedding, our 1st with good lighting. The photos that we took were nothing less than stunning. We are off today to shoot our 2nd engagement session and we are both like kids on Christmas Eve with every new opportunity to shoot. This camera grows on you every day and even though we have had the 1st one almost a month it is still exciting to use.UPDATE 10-31-11We have now taken over 6,000 excellent photos with our 2 SONY SLT-A77s. So far zero problems with either camera. We went out yesterday and shot with a handful of MINOLTA lenses and they all performed wonderfully on the A77s! We also now had the opportunity to shoot a few hundred shots with some of the new in-camera special effects. The color extraction is amazing, and you'll real
Скроменый эксперт
28.09.2011
8/10
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Хорошо
An UPDATE (read the original review after the following paragraphs):(1) Sony officially released the updated firmware version 1.03. This is done even before the US product is released, indicating an admission to the dissatisfaction of its earlier versions of the firmware. But to Sony's credit, they did it quickly. I updated the rating accordingly.(2) Judging from the DxOMarks which measure the raw performance of the sensor, Pentax K-5, Nikon D7000 and Sony NEX-5N are still the best among the APS-C cameras, each scoring around 1100 for high ISO performance, significantly better than the 800 score of Sony A77. By my standard, even K-5 and D7000 are still shy of giving truly excellent quality ISO 3200 performance, although they are getting close. But the fact that Sony A77 is a step back, instead of a step forward in lowlight performance, is depressing for those who need truly excellent lowlight performance.Technologically, Sony already possesses the capability to make a APS-C camera that has lowlight performance close to what is offered about three years ago by Nikon's full-frame cameras, but they chose not to do so. It is their marketing choice, and I have no right to demand them to change. I just wanted to share my thought.And my thoughts reflect a quite large group of users who are not satisfied with A77. That doesn't mean A77 is not an excellent camera for people who have different uses and preferences. It just means that Sony has not covered an important group of potential buyers. To make it up, Sony will need to either come up with a similar camera with a different emphasis, or use true hardware-based pixel binning to satisfy both camps. There is no indication at this time what Sony has in its mind.Perhaps Fujifilm will come up with something to satisfy that need next year. They already said they will.--THE ORIGINAL REVIEW (or comment):I don't pretend to be writing a full review based on scientific tests. I just wanted to tell you what I think about this camera, Sony A77.Why only a 3-star rating for an apparently brilliant camera?One star off for widely reported firmware bugs (search the Internet please, I'm not making this up). I will update when the bugs are fixed with a firmware update that is likely being rushed out soon (Sony knows they messed up on this).Another star off for the disappointing lowlight performance. More discussion on the latter below.If the bugs are fixed, Sony A77 would be a five-star camera for those who primarily use it at at low ISO (at or below ISO 800). But it would still not be the right camera for those who need lowlight abilities. For the lowlight performance, A77 is just slightly better than the 4-year old A700, which is supposed to be replaced by A77, and significantly worse than the 3-year old A900, which is not known for its high ISO capability in the same class.Overall, A77 brings superb specifications. Virtually everything at least matches, and in many cases surpasses, competitions (cameras under $1500), be it resolution, speed, viewfinder clarity & coverage, AF performance, and video quality. Also, don't forget that A77 has built-in image stabilization, making every lens mounted to it a stabilized lens getting several stops of advantage.The EVF in the A77 is both exciting and controversial. Some will love it, but some will hate it, and most will probably both love and hate. Although I am fully aware of the disadvantaged of even the best EVF in the world (battery consumption, for example, is an inherent disadvantage which is not going to go away in the future), I believe EVF is here to stay, and is likely to be quickly adopted in the vast majority of cameras. It just has too many benefits, including progressively lower cost, progressively higher quality, plus upgradability, flexibility and expandability.My disappointment is with LOWLIGHT PERFORMANCE which is related to the very high SENSOR PIXEL DENSITY of the camera (the concept is explained in detail at the end of this writing).I am an owner of a Sony A700, and for the last three years have been waiting for a Sony replacement. A77 is supposed to be Sony's long-waited replacement to A700. But when it has finally arrived, I decided to continue to use my A700.So I am obviously disappointed with A77.Sony wanted to make a camera of class-leading pixel density while maintaining reasonable lowlight performance. They succeeded. They chose a sensor with 24 megapixels, which is class-leading. Based on the early tests, it is virtually noise free at or below ISO 400, very clean at ISO 800, and reasonably clean up to ISO 1600. This is great news for those who primarily shoot at lower ISO only.However, the sensor choice was a compromise which resulted in a level of noise which requires excessive noise reduction beyond ISO 800.As a result, A77 has the following characteristics in terms of image qualities:(1) at or below ISO 400 - A77 is the sharpest and the clearest among ASP-C cameras;(2) at ISO 800 - on par with the best of o
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01.02.2013
10/10
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I held off on reviewing this camera for a little while because I wanted to give it some time. I'm glad I did. Before getting this camera I researched dslr's like crazy! Countless hours have been spent finding just the perfect camera. For the money, I am convinced that this is the best camera you can buy. The reason I say that is because for under $2k, you can get a professionally built camera (weather sealed and all) and a professional grade lens (also weather sealed). No other manufacturer does this for this price. The Nikon d7000 would be the next best option but you can't get that camera and a nice professional grade lens for under $2k. The kit lens is okay on that camera but I wanted the whole package--camera and lens. What's the point of buying an expensive camera if you're going to slap on a plastic lens? Everywhere I read continued to say that glass is where you get the good photos from. The next runner up would be the Canon Mark II. Of course, the III would be ideal but breaks the bank. Again, the problem with the Mark II is that the camera is the price of the a77 for the body only. To buy the 24-70 2.8 lens which is canon's favorite among professional photographer's, it would cost you an extra $2k. I've also read numerous reviews on the Sony lens and everywhere has it matching up with all of the other big boy lenses. I think it would be obvious to say that the Canon lens is superior but is also three times as much! The Sony lens does not pale in comparison. Sony's 16-50 2.8mm lens is the equivalent of Canon's lens because of the 1.5X factor on non-full frame cameras like the a77. Again, it compares with all the big boys, even Canon's $2,000 lens.I've come to realize that you have to learn how to use this camera, which I am still doing, before you can adequately review it. Once you learn a few of the tricks the photos are amazing! I've been cropping like crazy in Lightroom 4 and I am amazed at how well the photos crop. That means you can also blow them up and they will retain the great image quality. Love it! One reviewer helped me to understand how to use the focus points. I think he's right, that's key. Once you learn that and get out of always just shooting in the Auto settings, you'll find that you're able to get better pictures. Of course, the Auto settings are still great. Again, I'm still learning this camera but as I learn more, I realize how great of a camera it really is. I also think it's one of the better looking cameras out there and better built as well. The 50mm 2.8 lens is also a beauty and very well built. The lens is very professional looking and has a great feel to it. You can tell it's high quality when you hold it.In summary, I am convinced that this is the best camera you can buy for the money. I love the EVF as other reviewers have commented and all of the extra features that come with the camera. There are so many extra bonuses that come with this camera that have been explained through other reviews. Bottom line, if you're looking for the perfect camera for under $2,000, look no further than the a77 w/ the 50mm 2.8 lens.
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18.12.2013
6/10
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Плохо
I had two a700's for six years and loved them but didn't love the yellow hue it gave everything and I wanted a more advanced camera for my photography. I thought the a77 would compare in image quality, as well as allow me to offer video to my clients. However, the noise was extreme and the general warmth in color was gone. Skin tones weren't nearly as nice as my old a700 and the noise was simply not manageable above ISO 800.Maybe I had a defective unit, but I also noticed that black often was lined with bright purple. I photographed a baby in a polka dot dress and half of each polka dot had purple and magenta spots throughout. This was in daylight under the trees so I certainly was not expecting noise on her dress and skin (with lenses 1.4 50mm and a 2.8 28mm)I returned the a77 after a few days and purchased the full-frame a99 at a Sony store. It produces beautiful images and does not have a noise issue. Well worth the splurge.Had the a77 given me images comparable to my old a700, I would have been a lot happier. Unfortunately, I was embarrassed with the images I got off of it and would not dream of using it with clients. I was so disappointed with the image quality that it makes me wonder if I just got a bad unit. Not worth buying a second and hoping for better though.FEATURES:The digital viewfinder is awesome! I loved it right away and have only grown to love it more on my a99. It is extremely useful to be able to see your exposure adjustments in real time. I also love having that screen as a viewing option in extreme daylight.The mobile screen is extremely handy. When I'm using the camera above my head, I can flip the screen and see exactly what I'm getting. It's also useful for photographing babies and young children as they are low to the ground and sometimes laying flat on my belly isn't an option. This screen has come in handy with both client work and my own "for fun" photography. I couldn't go back to a regular screen like in my a700.
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26.02.2014
10/10
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I have owned an A65 for a year now, and decided to upgrade to the A77 simply for the fact it is more protected with the weather seal. I love my A65 too. I am late to the world of photography - having gone back to college and will graduate this spring with my AFA in Fine arts and move on to Photo journalism and Fine Arts next.I really like the feel of this camera. The A65 had a nice feel too, but I like the heavier more sold construction of the A77. Right now I'm still learning all the functions. I'm not sure I like the toggle switch as much as the arrow pad dealio on the A65. Perhaps it will grow on me. I do like the locations of the buttons, although I am not quite as adept at hitting them as I'd like to be yet. I am intrigued at the very low iso offerings, but haven't been able to employ them yet either. I have been taking a lot of photos in a dimly lit theatre setting with a lot of action going on - without a flash. the higher ISO settings - 1250 does a good job of stopping the action even in the dimly lit conditions. I am using a 50mm prime lens 1.8 so that helps the process. I continue to fiddle around to see what I can push in low light conditions with this camera. I love that I can use the old Minolta lenses on both my A65 and my A77! I've been able to pick up a few lenses for a reasonable cost that are still in great condition. I absolutely <3 my Sony cameras - both the 65 and the 77 are in my pack on my back everywhere I go! I also have a Minolta film camera that uses the same lenses. Makes me a very happy wannabe photo nerd! :) I'm now saving up for the lens of my dreams. Thank you Sony for a great couple cameras. They have made the second half of my life a great adventure!
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19.03.2014
10/10
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WOW! This is one very impressive camera.OK… I know it does not have a magnesium Frame.If you are in urban warfare, riots, or in the jungle getting shot at by all means get the magnesium frame and the super high speeds of the ‘very’ top model(s) – but add another $6,000 dollars.Otherwise for the Photography that the normal person needs; this prosumer level camera is great. I understand that Nikon and Canon have faster cameras with some better performance numbers but I come from the Minolta family and have over $15K invested in lenses and just need to stay with the same lens mounts. Thanks to SONY they kept the Minolta lens mount when they bought Minolta.By far the semi-translucent mirror function is what I have learned to appreciate the most, especially when recording video. If the mirror hand to flip up this would not work. Having auto-focus working as I change the zoom on this camera is amazing. The audio is also good.The Digital image quality is great. These are a lot of megapixels. I have actually reduced the size that are saved to the card for day to day photos. I turn it to full resolution only when doing something to upload for resell.Of course there are sites that do 1000x better in evaluating a camera and making the comparisons - [...] – is my favorite and it has links right back to Amazon to buy this camera.You will need to buy the third party book that explains all the functionality – I bought the Kindle version so I have it with me even out in remote areas.Hope this helps you. Happy trails and award winning images for all!
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14.05.2014
4/10
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The A77 is my fourth Sony Alpha, after the 100, 350 and 700 - and I'm disappointed because it's not as responsive as the A700 in particular. In Auto or Auto+, the camera pops out the flash unit under all circumstances (even to photograph a sunlit landscape) which is simply silly. So of course I can turn off the flash, but when I need fill-flash, I need to switch it back on and then remember to turn it off again. For action shots in Auto or Auto+ the A-77 is simply useless because it won't take the photo until it's satisfied with lighting, focus and whatever else the Auto function checks first, but I have completely missed action moments because this camera was still thinking about what to do, a full one or two seconds after I pressed the shutter. So I have to use it in Manual mode, which rather misses the point of having all those Auto functions and presets. The 16-50 f.2.8 zoom lens is exceptional and is perfectly matched to the A-77, but when the lens hood is attached, that pesky flash unit pops up and throws a shadow from the hood all over the lower third of the shot. So the A-77 is now in the closet, while my workhorse A-700 is back in the field. It wasn't meant to be that way !
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18.10.2012
4/10
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I love the idea of this camera - I bought it locally to use as a second body with every intention of using its video as well as still capabilities. Fair, or not, I previously used a Canon 5dMII for 2 years and am currently using a Nikon d800e. With that frame of reference in mind, I have to say this camera was a complete disappointment. In fact it is the most disappointing camera I've ever used.The body is good - plastic build, but with tight seams. Nice and compact with a sleek, modern look. I was generally fine with the button layout, after a little time to adjust to the different handling. The grip was adequate - a little on the small side. My biggest issue was that the AEL button was where my thumb naturally rests - this is normally where Nikon or Canon would integrate a thumb hook/rest.The lens was nice for a kit. The zoom was a little rough - it clunks at the end of the tele end. Sharpness was fine. Color rendition and contrast were pretty good. It's way better than your standard kit zoom, but, IMO, lags far behind typical f/2.8 zoom lenses (which is entirely expected given the relative affordability of this lens - most f/2.8 zooms tend to be pro models)The EVF is cool, but flawed. Taking pics in low light was a terrible experience. High noise creeps into the viewfinder and makes framing the shot very challenging with the darkened image. The lag of the EVF turning on is also aggravating. The color rendition of the EVF seemed a little over saturated and it was sometimes challenging to gauge the final output based on what you see through the EVF.Speaking of noise - this is where the a77 massively fails. Objectionable noise creeps in at above ISO 800. It's not pretty noise either - it's clumpy, curdled, watercolor looking noise and lots of chroma shadow noise is also visible. Visible softening is also seen. These can be mitigated via RAW processing, but the compromises that either the translucent lens or Sony's imaging pipeline introduce are just not worth the extra work. You feel like you are never taking advantage of what that sensor can potentially offer.Daytime pics are great - Low ISO pics are wonderful with high detail and great color.Conversely, shooting low light pics at ISO 3200 or above is just a mess - JPGs at this sensitivity were almost unusable. Getting decent exposures was a challenge to say the least.The video performance was fine. The IBIS seemed to introduce some bizarre jello like distortion. That said, the continuous phase contrast AF in video mode was awesome. I love this function and it's the only redeeming feature of this camera. Otherwise, I just don't see the point.I would strongly suggest buying this camera from Amazon or a retailer that offers a locktight return policy - definitely demo this camera and see if it fits your shooting style and subject material before committing. I really wanted to love this camera and I don't have a significant investment in Nikon glass. In fact, I had just switched from Canon not too long ago. I thought the reviews were biased against non Canon/Nikon bodies, but the criticisms are real, IMO. Try before you buy.
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08.05.2013
10/10
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I am writing this review from a true beginner's perspective. I have never owned a camera before but I knew that I wanted a camera that could take great pictures. I spent an obscene amount of time researching for 6 months while I was saving up for purchase. I also read two great books (Peterson and Northrup).I narrowed my choices to Nikon D7000, Canon 6D and the A77. I was concerned about the low light capability of the A77 and the ease of use for a beginner so I came very close to purchasing the 6D. I settled on the A77 and have used it for the past 2 weeks, about 300 pictures.I am overjoyed with this camera. I don't understand all the negativity that I've read about low light with this camera. I've taken great pictures in my house at night which is all I really need.The camera is equipped with so many buttons I have already learned how to work this camera manually. You rarely have to go into the menus, it really is incredibly easy. In manual my right forefinger is on the front wheel to control shutter speed,right thumb on rear wheel for aperture. While looking into viewfinder the screen gets lighter and darker as you adjust each wheel. When the exposure looks right snap the shot. The ISO button is just below the shutter button so u can adjust easily again seeing the screen change until it looks right. I learned how to shoot manually in one weekend so if anyone is concerned that this is too much camera for a beginner, don't be. It is very easy to learn and very user-friendly. I learned so much faster being able to see the adjustments live as I was making them.Set up was also easy. I followed Friedman's ebook chapter on "my personal settings". It took me about 2 hours to set everything up on every menu as he recommended.I purchased the 16-50 lens and it is incredible but larger and heavier than I expected but it won't leave the camera often. I also got the new 55-300 zoom for soccer games and wildlife. This lens is very small and light so I won't look like ESPN at my 8 year olds games. The image quality to my eyes is great. I'm very glad I didn't splurge on the G model of this lens.I wasn't too interested in the 12 fps at first but now it is my favorite part of this camera. I can get frozen shots in mid air without any skill whatsoever. Really cool.This camera is perfect even for a beginner and great bang for the buck.
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11.02.2012
10/10
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I made the switch from Canon to Sony about five years ago with the release of the Sony a350. Wanting to move to a more feature rich DSLR I did extensive research and liked what I saw regarding Sony and the direction they were going. After acquiring Konica Minolta's photography technology, it didn't take long for Sony to start making an impact. They seemed to be on the cutting edge of research and DSLR technology (Sony released the 1st really useful Live View technology). My research was confirmed when I went to a well know photography chain to look at the newest Canon and the salesperson directed me toward the Sony line. After doing a side-by- side comparison of features and image quality, I made the jump to Sony and have not regretted it one little bit!I finally got lucky and caught the a77 in stock at a very popular NY photo supply store and had it in my hands in TX just three days after I placed the order! I have been shooting with it for a couple of weeks. There was a slight learning curve as the a77 is quite an upgrade from my a350. Simply put, this is the best camera I have ever used. It was nice that it came with the newest firmware already installed (1.04). After reading some reviews I was a little concerned about the EVF but am truly amazed at Sony's implementation of the new technology. It is bright (even in sunlight), big and extremely helpful at obtaining the correct exposure (WYSIWYG) and I don't have to take my glasses off to use the viewfinder. Another really nice feature that I discovered, while attending a wedding, is the sheer quietness of this camera. Two photographers were shooting the wedding (One with a Canon, the other with a Nikon) and it sounded like the paparazzi. The shutter noise of the pros cameras was distracting while my a77 was extremely quiet. Another cool feature is the "Peaking Level" menu option that is extremely useful while manually focusing the camera (for macro shots, etc.). When you obtain focus the EVF or the back LCD draws color lines (red, white or yellow options) around the object you are shooting to verify focus. Really cool and useful.If I have to find something to complain about regarding the a77 I have a few points. One, the battery life could be longer. It uses the same battery as my A350 (so I have some extras) but it would be nice if Sony would develop a longer lasting battery. For some reason the GPS feature seems to suck battery life. Two, there is no "Steady Shot" button on the camera body. To use the camera on a tripod I have to go through the menu system to turn off "Steady Shot." Not a huge deal but a button/switch would have been nice. That's it, no other negatives from my perspective. There has been a lot of chatter about the noise in high ISO ranges from this camera but I have not found it to be an issue in real world use. All cameras are going to be "noisy" in ISO 1600 and up. This camera has so many useful features as well as many fun options; it's just not practical to discuss them in a short review.Just a note of caution. . . if you are trying to make a decision about which camera to buy, keep in mind that not all reviews on the Sony DSLR/SLT cameras are unbiased. As I was researching I found that many pro reviewers (photographers, tech. geeks, etc.) were heavily biased toward the equipment they use. There are also many unbiased reviews that point out the short comings of each of the camera models. I recommend that you go to a photo store and see them for yourself and do your own side-by-side comparison. If you have lens from Canon or Nikon it may not make since to switch. But, Sony is on the cutting edge and the future looks bright for their technology. I know I'm going to be very happy with my a77 and look forward to what is next.
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08.10.2013
10/10
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I originally had a Konica Minolta camera that I needed to replace. I did a lot of research, looked at a lot of cameras and finally settled on the Sony Alpha SLT-A77. This camera has a lot of features that some of the more expensive models are missing or charge extra for, and the price was better than comparable Canon and Nikon models. Being that the Alpha line is built on Minolta technology, I had no problems using my existing lenses, which was a big plus for my decision to buy.So far I have been extremely pleased with this camera. It does a lot better than expected in low light situations. The continuous shooting mode is extremely fast, and the auto-focus works really well. The electronic viewfinder took a little bit of getting used to, especially when shooting in low light, but once you do you will wonder how you survived without it! I have not used the video mode all that much, but from what I have tested it works really well. I like the phase detect auto focus in video mode, which keeps you from having to manually focus while shooting video. The one drawback I have noticed, however, is that the lens is somewhat noisy while auto-focusing, which may be picked up on video.The big drawbacks I have noticed is the inability to use some of the extra features while shooting in raw. The in-camera HDR function, some of the screen modes and a lot of the other features can be used in JPG mode only, which is kind of disappointing. However, while these features would be nice, it's works out fine to process these manually when working with RAW files.Overall I am extremely happy with this camera. It has far exceeded my expectations, and I would highly recommend it.
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07.04.2014
10/10
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love the features on this camera - read tons of reviews - some not as complimentary as others - but I find this camera to be reasonably well laid out and it preforms well given the very short time I've had it. I've studied and played with photography for about 40 years, so I am familiar with how taking pics, expoures, etc works. I am not an expert at DSLR or the transparent mirror as this camera is - but I like the transparent mirror set up real well so far - as far as quality - in camera processing and lens quality are the main factors involved - I will not be doing extensive testing on these - my criteria - do I like it - and yes I do so far and would not expect my view to change - satisfy yourself, not some other persons - I like the feature set - the shorts given by other reviewers really do not affect me much (there are shorts on all cameras) - as said, I like it. the only thing I am missing that i'll be on the lookout for Is an excellent primary - it may cost more than the camera.
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25.10.2013
6/10
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I really wanted to LOVE this camera and all the bad noise reviews did bother me , but I tried it anyway.You really need to process RAW images to help with the noise issues. It can be improved and the noise is certainly an issue. BUT, my biggest problem is focus. I cannot get a really sharp image. I like them dead on if I need them to be, but I've tried several lenses. All the same issue. I have to say ALL my lenses but one are are for older minolta maxxum cameras, one from Konica-Minolta. But I also have some of the good 2.8 macros, both the 50mm and 100mm. Still I can't get this to focus sharp enough. I wonder if I am asking for too much. For instance the hair on a dog, each strand is soft and blends together. The edge of a leaf is just soft, not crisp.WIll only the new lenses be sharp I wonder? I had ordered the body only and now may order the kit just to see. Maybe the newer lenses are sharp????? Other than this and the noise which DOES bother me, I love the idea of shooting more lower light, the camera functions well. The buttons are great---it's all easy to work.I am really wondering if I need to sell it all and go up to full frame. I have about 14 lenses I think in this system!I am strongly considering the Nikon D610. It sounds much superior in low light, although I will miss much of the Sony features.The A77 seems to be a great camera, just not so much in lowlight and the focus is a real problem to me. Maybe just mine or am I asking too much?????
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27.01.2012
8/10
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First of all, I love the viewfinder. It's not for everyone, and those well practiced with DSLR might see a lot of my reasons for liking it as amateurish, but the exposure and color I see in the viewfinder ends up being the exposure and color (white balance) I get in the picture. I don't have to constantly remember to check the preview and make sure I didn't blow it (and often I would forget to check that preview to find out I blew it later, with much disappointment). And there's a few setting for auto switching between the viewfinder and the screen that sometimes take 1/2 second to turn it on when I bring it to my eye, and it's taken me a bit to get through some initial confusion with it. Also, I can't seem to get the menu to work the way I want, with the viewfinder showing the live view, and the LCD panel showing my aperture, shutter, exposure, etc. (the way my older DSLR worked), but the top panel LCD helps with this.The autofocus is amazing. Not only is it fast, but it's usually right on the target. Even with shallow DOF it usually zeros right in on the correct subject. It does this in low light, even with a big lens. I realized today that it was able to snap right to my wife's face across the room with the 75-300mm Minolta beercan lens (the 30 year old first generation of AF lenses) while inside the house. With the 16-50mm f2.8 it seems like it's just instant.On the "fast" mode, it's fast, taking shots quickly enough that it's hard to get just one. But it fills the buffer after only about 10 (or less) shots and then slows way down, even with some of the higher speed memory cards it tests one's patients waiting for the buffer to be free again. It is great for a short burst though.The higher ISO settings are noisy. I can see the noise pretty plainly on a RAW image at ISO 800 with a 24 inch monitor. I've never had a higher end camera to compare it against, only some sample images on the web, but I can see the noise and have read many other's complaints. I can usually work around this with a fast lens or a flash, and have had some really great result with night shots using the multi frame noise reduction. There are limitations to each of these methods, but I've been able to make it work well for me. When comparing it with previous camera, I realized that while the pictures got noisy, they were in focus, compared to my previous camera where the AF would fail in low light.It fits in my hand well (I've got big hands). I'm considering the extra battery / portait grip, but it's pretty comfortable without it, the controls are pretty easy to reach, and I'm beginning to get used to the top LCD screen enough to find it useful. Most or the buttons are well places and almost right under my fingers when I need them, but somehow never hit on accident.The on board flash doesn't fold back down that easily, and concerns me that I need to be careful with it, but it hasn't broken and might be more rugged that I give it credit for, but it needs to be pushed down at a particular angle back and down, not just down. And I have an external flash that I normally use anyways.The tilting on the LCD screen is way cool too.I think anyone upgrading from a point and shoot should immediately be comfortable with this camera. Those coming from a long time use of DSLRs might find the electronic viewfinder irritating, but should try it, maybe they'll like it after growing accustomed to it. Those shooting indoor sports or bats flying around in the dark, the high ISO performance just isn't there. There are some ways to work around this but it's not for everyone.
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22.10.2013
10/10
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as a background I came from a 6 years long canon journey with 8 lenses and two flash guns, never wanted to go for full frames and never earned my life from photography, however photography is the second most important after my family. the review below is after 4 months of using the camera in almost all conditions.At a point i thought I'm giving up my canon 50D for the 60D, 70D or the legendary flagship 7D, out of the blue i came a cross the A77 (though I never thought before to change my canon gear even for Nikon's) and after some online research i decided to head to a Sony shop and test it and oh boy only if you believe in love at the first sight you would know how i felt, i have a real large hands but this baby just balance right the grip is fantastic and the build quality of the camera directly had me in. first time i put it against my eyes i LOVED the E-viewfinder, the idea of -what you see is what you get - that handy is amazing couldn't believe that i will kiss the test shots forever. only then i decided I'M getting it. the amount of details that this camera can handle in a single shot can't be compared with any crop sensor all over the market you name it. the sharpness and the color depth and temperature ISO performance all are just fantastic. i gave up my canon gear and now I'm building up my Sony's with 4 lenses and 1 flash gun so far.
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30.01.2014
10/10
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I have for over a year and to be honest am still learning it. I had the Sony alpha 100 & loved that, butit was time for an upgrade. Works well, I'm sure there are enough techies on here with detailed reviews, & I don't have thetime or patience to write all that. A pro photographer who shot Nikon & Cannon throughout his career and kind of snubbedSony was asked to try this one out. (He was often sent the other two brands of new models, also). He couldn't tell me enoughhow the results blew his socks off, & when I was at a local camera clubs annual seminar, this was the one he was using. I was already a Minolta than Sony fan, so when I was deciding if I should be switching to the two well known brands, his testimony was enough for me to stay with Sony. Feels great in my hands, too. Only negative I can think of, is the screen on the back does not give a real view of what you are seeing. It is grainy and often a funny color. But, I don't go by that, so no biggy.
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27.01.2014
10/10
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I have had 35mm cameras, and have shot photos since the days of the Minolta SRT-101. I learned the ins and outs of composition, focus, aperture, shutter speed, depth of field and batteries at an early age. I even shot with a Rolleiflex which had no meter and carried a Gossen Lunapro for exposure of nature photos at the beach. This camera has more capabilities than any I have ever had! It feels very solid yet not as heavy as some reviewers have suggested. It fits my hands very easily without being too compact as some cameras are these days. I am now exploring this camera with incredible excitement as a boy with his first ten-speed bike might! I have taken photos and appreciate the excellent quality of the 16-50mm lens, and plan on buying the 85mm Zeiss, when I save up enough. My photography is mostly of nature, and I can't wait t take it to a state park like Yosemite. Now I have to buy a good photo printer.Awesome camera! I can't wait to see what it can do.
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01.02.2014
8/10
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This camera has been a great step up from my Sony A550, allowing me to continue to use my Minolta and Sony lenses, a huge plus (the 70-300 is superb and the 18-250 lens is the best walk-a-round lens in the DSLR world) with a substantive increase in electronic wizardry and camera functionality. I crossed my fingers and hoped I would like the electronic view finder. My only experience with an EVF was on the Sony and Canon fixed lens ultra zoom cameras, and I didn't like it. The EVF on the A77 is in a different class; very easy to use and in some ways better than an optical viewfinder (e.g. you can immediately see the changes that take place as you adjust the shutter speed, f stop, ISO, etc).I also like the fact that the camera body is mostly magnesium, with a good deal of weather sealing.Lots more capability than the fixed lens ultra zooms, and even the A550.I'm a bit surprised at the slight increase in weight.
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19.07.2012
10/10
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If you want a review of all the technical qualities and what makes this camera superior to other comparable brands, I'm afraid I can't do that. Here's my case....The first chance I had to take this camera out in public was to my son's 3rd grade school play. One of my fears of having a camera such as this was realized when another parent, who also had a professional looking camera, kept looking at my camera and asked me something about the aperture or f-stops or something like that. I was like, "Dude, I don't even know." As this was just a day after getting the camera, I wasn't at all familiar with most of the camera's features. At one point, I held the camera high in the air, view screen angled down so I could see perfectly, and I inadvertently held the button down and rattled off one of those 12-shots-per-second rounds. The parent who was just talking to me, looked stunned! Of course, I acted like it was all intentional.... Later, I watched other parents trying to get up close to the stage to snap off a picture or two. One thing that I realized was that with 24.3 MP's I could probably stay put and, sitting at my computer later, could photo shop my pics for some crisp closeups.So, yes, I get home and review my pictures. I was impressed. I don't take pictures like this.You see, I have always owned the cheaper, lower-end, automatic kind of cameras. Reason being, I felt intimidated by my lack of camera knowledge. Why would I spend THAT much money on a camera that I would never be able to learn how to use? Don't get me wrong, though; The thought always hounded me. Deep down, when I would see people out and about with really nice cameras, I wondered if having a camera of quality like that would make a difference in MY quality of photos. Would I be able to take those great photos like what you see in magazines?I was given a chance to answer that with Sony. What I found is that this camera can be just as easy to use, as fully automatic as I want it to be, or as adjustable as I want. There was no need to sit down and pour over the manual (which is pretty detailed btw) for endless hours before I could learn to operate this camera. I was able to take some great pictures with little knowledge. And, as time has gone by, I have been able to look through the manual and play around with some of the different settings...and take even BETTER pictures.This is the camera I will be using for the rest of my life. When my son has a school play, a band concert, is out on the soccer field, marching through high school graduation, I'll be there capturing those quality moments with a beautiful Sony camera. So, is it worth it? How much are YOUR family pictures worth? If you're like me at all, believe when I say, you can use this camera effectively and the memories you capture will be breathtaking and priceless.
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08.04.2013
8/10
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PROS:12 fps 24Mpix - still the best on the market;60p full HD - I think still best on the market;In the body image stabilizer - works really fine, I sometimes manage to take pixel-sharp shots at 1/8 sec at f=40 mm (60mm equivalent!) or so.Electronic viewfinder - it is just a huge advantage in many aspects - you can shoot into the sun without burning your eyes; you can use the manual focus lenses since in manual focus it has special illumination of the in-focus pixels, you can zoom-in into the image for manual focusing etc.;Tilt-able screen - very convenient is some cases, e.g. if you want to take portraits without people becoming unnatural due to a photographer peering on them.The images become noisy above ISO800, but that's the price for semi-transparent mirror, which allows 12fps and other advantages. (On the other hand in-body image stabilization often allows to take sharper images at lower ISO than, say, D7000 due to longer exposure - due to the image stabilization.)CONS:lens connector is a little loose - all the lenses are tangling, and can slightly rotate - that's the body/connector problem, since it occurs with all my lenses ( SAL1650 2.8; SAL75300, Rokinon 85M-S 85mm F1.4)External flash docking is plastic - my Sony HVL-F43AM flash, which also has plastic stand is loose on it, dangling quite a bit. Sony takes the same price for the flash as Nikon/ Canon flashes, which have a metal stand, and metal docking on the camera, however Sony thinks that loose plastic for the same or slightly higher price will be good enough for its customers;AF/MF push button on the body is too easy and loose, and sometimes I press it unintentionally while shooting.Tiltable display can be tilted forward, however is useless on the tripod self portrait: it can go down, to be obscured with the tripod, or can go up to be obscured with flash. You can not tilt it to the side.
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29.03.2014
10/10
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I am a proud owner of an older entry level Sony Alpha 230 and after a few years, I decided to upgrade my camera as I believe I have learnt enough basic photography and wanting to do more. I was torn up between Sony a65 and a77 as both are similar in many ways. But in the end I went for a77 as it seems to offer more for a slightly increase in price.After testing the a77, I was just...speechless. It is really a great camera. The EVF is indeed amazing. I know this camera may not meet the need of everyone hence I advise you to try it at nearest camera store. But personally, it exceeded my expectations. Sony has really improved their camera range.
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03.11.2011
8/10
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Let me preface this by saying that I'm relatively new to the world of DSLR's but have a great fondness for both photography and technology.My first "real" camera was the Sony NEX 3. It allowed me to get my feet wet without breaking the bank. I learned alot about the basics of photography and lighting using it. I quickly upgraded from using the iAuto modes to Manual and eventually purchased an array of Minolta Rokkor lenses to compliment this amazing little device. I love the focus peaking and in most cases, find that manually focusing gave me much better results than autofocus. The only gripe that I had with the NEX was it's inability to use off-camera flash. Although the NEX cameras have amazing low light capabilities, I just love the strobists' style of photography.This is what lead me to purchase the A700 and some flash units. After using it, I began to prefer the handling of a larger DSLR vs the diminutive body of the NEX. It just feels a lot more intuitive for certain types of photography, especially portraiture and sports. Of course, the A700 also came with it's limitations...Live View with histogram to quickly determine the exposure of a scene, focus peaking and magnification for accurate manual focusing, articulating LCD screen which is REALLY useful for low angle shots. The OVF was nice, but it was not something that I was attached to like "old school" photogs. Bottom line, I really missed the conveniences I had with the NEX, but loved the "professional" features of the A700.Along came the A77. It offered everything I loved about the NEX and A700. The price point is a bit high, so I really had to crunch some numbers to justify the cost. I could've either purchased some more lenses and light modifiers or increased my budget to upgrade to the A77. I eventually decided that upgrading was something I'd most likely end up doing anyway. If the A77 didn't work out, I could always sell the body at a minimal loss (actually, between the high demand and limited supply, I could probably sell it at a profit in a month).I've finally received the camera after days of looking for online retailers that had it in stock (yay Amazon!) and after my initial round of testing, I feel that the high ratings from all of it's users are well deserved. I'm sure many of you have read enough about the A77 to know that it's no slouch, so there's really no need for me to reiterate what many have been saying about the technology.My personal opinion? I love being able quickly determinee my exposure in the viewfinder. As I stated previously, my experience with an OVF is very limited, so I don't miss it at all. Focus peaking is great for fine tuning a scene. The body itself is very comfortable to hold, sexy as well as rugged. Very similar to the A700 in some aspects, but slightly improved (not really sure how to describe it). It's a pricey camera, but I see it as an investment. I've been approached by family and friends to shoot portraits and upcoming events next year, but I have no plans to become a professional photographer. Of course, a paid gig here and there doesn't hurt.If you're in a similar situation and are still on the fence about purchasing it, go ahead and take the plunge. You won't be disappointed. For those that prefer OVF's, are not so enthusiastic about the new technology and features, or strictly CaNikon users with a large investment in lenses, you probably will not be as satisified with the camera as I am and most likely won't notice a huge difference switching.PS. I gave the camera a 4-star rating because of the price. It really is a bit expensive. I purchased the body for 1399. Compare it to the D7000 @ 1100.
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17.12.2013
10/10
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I love this camera. The crystal clear photos are amazing. It has some neat features such as the translucent lens technology that changes how cameras work. Instead of the old traditional mirror that moves up and down and can cause shake, this mirror doesn't have to move. There is a manual focusing feature where the item you are focusing on will illuminate around the edges so you'll know it is in focus. The other thing that is so great is that the view finder is electronic so when you look through it, the image is bright unlike other cameras and it automatically switches from live view (the live view is adjustable so that you can see the screen from many angles) to the view finder when it detects that you've put your eye on the view finder. I am an advanced hobbyist, working toward being semi-pro. My instructor at the college uses this camera professionally every day. Since Sony purchased Minolta, many of the Minolta lenses will fit this camera.
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