Sony a3000 Review

Review posted 01/31/2014
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The Sony a3000 is a compact and affordable ILC that provides great image quality and good performance. It is also one of the most affordable ILCs on the market, and great idea for anyone that is looking to take on their first dSLR/ILC. Read more in our Full Conclusion. Read more in our Full Conclusion. |
Mike Kahn, director of the interchangeable lens camera business group at Sony says, "The new a3000 represents the ultimate combination of performance and value in an interchangeable lens camera. With a familiar, comfortable shooting design, impressive imaging capabilities and an outstanding price, it's the ideal choice for customers looking to experience the vast benefits of large sensor, interchangeable lens imaging for the very first time."
- 20.1 MP APS-C HD CMOS Image Sensor
- 3.0-inch TFT LCD display
- Full HD Video Recording (1080/60i or 1080/24p)
- 0.5-inch Electronic Tru-Finder with 100% field coverage
- P/A/S/M Mode Dial
- 15 Picture Effects, including:
- Retro Photo
- Miniature Camera
- Partial Color (R, G, B, Y)
- Posterization (Color, B/W)
- Pop Color
- High Contrast
- Mono
- Toy Camera
- Soft High-Key
- Soft Focus
- HDR Painting
- Rich-tone Mono
- Auto Object Framing
- Multi Interface Show (for accessories)
- Compatible with all Sony E-mount lenses
What's in the box?:
- a3000 Body
- E-mount 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens
- AC Adapter
- Rechargeable Battery Pack
- Micro USB Cable
- Shoulder Strap
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