any real difference between the A30 or A35 model? For an extra $100 difference, I am trying to see a difference??
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The A35 has analog 5.1 audio outputs. You can only listen to the Dolby TrueHD audio (which is available on about 25% of all HD DVD's) via HDMI or analog 5.1. I believe you can still select the Dolby TrueHD if you are using coaxial or optical TOSlink to get your surround sound, but it will be downsampled.
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S., been tearing my hair out trying to figure out which one to buy. Really appreciate the info you posted - thanks for your assessment. Will get the F7, if not the F6.
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I'm 50/50 on it. There are a lot of plusses for the 35 (1.3 stops faster, shallower DOF, phase detect autofocus points on the entire frame, image stabilization), but one big negative (twice the price). It's also less sharp, but it's not soft by a long shot. If you shoot in very low light, fast subjects, or video, the 35 is the better choice. Otherwise, the 30 is an excellent deal.
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I had the same problem as you. I chose the A620 yesterday and purchased it off of Amazon yesterday as well. I was reading reviews and the differences between the two and they are truly miniscule (A700 has a .5" larger NON SWIVEL screen, only uses 2 batteries, and is slightly smaller), which does not at all justify the $40 price difference (according to Amazon pricing, of course :P). According to cnet and dpreview, the picture quality difference between the two is neglible and I perfer the swivel screen included in the A620. Also 6x vs 4x zoom really doesn't matter; if you want a decent picture, you wouldn't zoom too much anyways. Had the price been the same, I *may* have chosen the A700, but if I can save $40 dollars for having a slightly larger camera than uses 4 batteries, I'd choose saving the $40. All that matters to me is picture quality and they are both equal in terms of that.
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Hi Ann! Well the main differences are that the 25 uses AA batteries and the 30 requires a proprietary battery. This means that if you run out of battery power with the 30 you either have another (expensive) proprietary battery or you wait until the battery recharges( a couple of hours) before you get to shoot again. With the 25 you just pop into your local convenience store, buy a set of AA's and you are back shooting again. Me, I carry three sets of hybrid rechargeable batteries so it is unlikely I will ever run out of power, but if I do... The RAW option is good if you like spending hours and hours behind your computer screen making the "perfect" picture. I do not so I opted for the 25( I have had three cameras with RAW and have learned that shooting and tweaking is more fun than the drudgery of manipulating and converting RAW files). The only other difference is that the 30 has a slightly larger viewfinder which would be nice if I did not have to buy the extra proprietary battery(nearly 25 percent of the cameras purchase price each-and I would need three total i.e. and extra hundred bucks) instead of the three sets of set of four hybrid AA's(way less than the price of one of the 30's batteries). So if lots of extra work-time, extra expensive back-up batteries to make sure you never run out of power on a shoot and a slightly bigger viewfinder are worth it to you then the 30 is the better camera. Oh, did I mention the 30 also costs thirty percent more to buy than the 25? So the Hs25EXR is the choice for a fun camera that will do 99 percent everything the HS30EXR will do AND it will do it for less money to buy, be less work( i.e. more fun!), cheaper to power(I get 500 plus shots per set of fully charged Hybrids-mostly using the eye-level finder). The HS25EXR is the one I bought for all those reasons and more. Either way they will both be fun and that is after all the whole point of a Super duper super zoom, right?
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==================>>BRiT says: The HD-A30 does 1080p output. The HD-A3 is the one that only does 1080i. <<==================Thanks BRiT, ... Your Correct, ... I corrected my post above!!!
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The A35 is a great machine if you have a hd-dvd collection and/or enjoy playing your standard def dvd's upconverted.Be aware that most brick & mortar retailers have lowered the price of the A35's to $150 - I just picked one up from a local Fry's for $149.99 brand new unopened - so shop wisely!
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Yes. I also have a 75-300 from my previous a55 and I just double checked, it's fine.
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Hi thank you for your answer. You mentioned the a33 I assume the a55 and a33 use the same eyecup. is this correct?
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Hello Ana. Yes. It has the proprietary Sony hot shoe and will fit the A35 just fine. As a note, with the exception of the highest end NEX camera and the SonyCam's sony uses a proprietary hot shoe. You can, however, purchase adapters for a standard hot shoe to Sony, and vice versa.
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As far as I know they are only difference is my p4 need a separate amp to power them if you buy the a5 they do not need an amp. they sound terrific
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I spent a lot of time researching and have decided that the wait is worth it (although, unbearable!) The FZ40 is an improvement over the FZ35 as far as startup speed, image quality (not only higher MP, but also a better sensor). The zoom also is worth it to me. If you do some searching, there are a lot of reviews now. The FZ40 also has panoramic, not sure if the FZ35 has that or not.I don't think that the FZ100 is worth the extra 1 hundred. There still is some debate over the quality of the images with the MOS sensor and the 1080 video vs 720 wasn't worth it for me.
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The A5+ is a newer model with certain improvements over the older and now discontinued A5. It's probably "better" because of the improvements, so if the price difference is not a factor to you, definitely go with it. Otherwise, the A5 is still very good.
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The A33 isn't much of an upgrade to the A350. The A55 is, but do you *really* need the extra features? I doubt it. You might be better saving for the A77 which is due to be announced in the New Year. As far as lenses is concerned, if you have any Sigma lenses then these will need to go back to Sigma for re-chipping. All current Sigma lenses are incompatible with the A33/55 (and probably A77). If buying new Sigma lenses, then the box has a new sticker showing that is has been updated. Any other lens that works on the A350, works on the A33/55.
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I ordered it and it does work with my A35. But dont quote me on this. It worked for me, im not guaranteeing it works for you.
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All I can say is that we have had both and my 9 year old loves the A3. Both are fine, but if you can afford the extra $$ go with the A3.
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The A630 has 40000 dynamic resolution and the A550 has 30000 dynamic resolution. The higher resolution supposedly gives it better PQ but I don't know how they compare watching them side by side. Other then the 120Hz I don't know what other differences they have. If you go to Samsung.com you can pull them both up and compare them.