DSLR's with tilting screen? I know the Sony A300/350 has it. 1. are there other DSLR cameras with this feature?
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Hi Yadid: I can't speak about other dSLRs, but I have to say that I really enjoy the tilting screen on the A300/A350. I didn't expect to use it very often, but I have found myself using it as a waist level viewfinder quite often. The fact that Sony's design, which uses a secondary sensor, allows you to focus while in the live-view mode puts it head and shoulders above the competition in my opinion. Most of the competing live-view technologies have to autofocus after the mirror flips up, so the Sony system is quicker to use. I never owned the A2, but I owned the Dimage 5 and 7 predecessors, which used many of the same components, including the lens. Either the A300 or A350 will offer quicker performance and better low-light capabilities. Image quality will depend on lens choice. The Minolta GT lens on the A2 was an excellent performer, so you will need to carefully evaluate which lenses you choose. Some people slam Sony for not offering as much in the way of lenses, but what they do offer is generally very good. In addition, you can choose from almost all the Minolta AF lenses. Some of these are mediocre, but Minolta also offered some truly excellent optics, as you know from your A2. Try http://www.mhohner.de/sony-minolta or http://www.dyxum.com for some in depth information on A-mount lenses available from Sony and Minolta. As far as a higher-end camera, you didn't say what you were hoping to do with your images. The A700 is a suburb instrument, and it offers many features not available on the A300 or A350. It costs quite a bit more however. Unless you need some of the things the A700 offers, (faster continuous shooting, higher-resolution LCD, PC Sync port, tethered-shooting, etc.) you might be better off buying the A300 or A350 and spending more on high quality lenses. Good luck, I hope this is helpful. --Tom Bonner
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The widest angle on the camera I believe is 23mm. Which isn't that bad, and with the price around $200, this camera is well worth it. I bought when it first came out around $300. I still don't regret buying it. If your really looking for a nice "smart" camera, then this is the one. If you want a more professional camera, go with a Sony Hx-300 ($400) or a Sony Hx-200 ($300). Hope I help! Any more questions, just ask :)
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No. It has a tilting display that takes up the entire back of the camera. The display is just under 2"x3". The display is better than any others I've had, as far as visibility in sunlight.
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Like most digital cameras, it only has the video screen. Usually that feature is sufficient, but it can be a problem when taking pictures in bright sunlight.
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Yes the flash does tilt, it also zooms and can be used of the camera via the infrared. Very nice flash especially for the price.
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I found this http://www.e-fotografija.si/templates/?a=1044&z;=94 today that shows pics of 2 new sony cybershot cameras. T70 and T200. If I read correctly they both will have touch screens for most adjustments. I can't wait til it comes out.
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No more than any other camera...in fact, because you can tilt the screen you can adjust to an angle that gives the best visibility for the situation. So definitely better than a screen that doesn't tilt.
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The zoom you are referring to is more than likely the picture review. All SLR cameras that I know of require you to twist the barrel to zoom. The point and shoot style seems better but you have more control by twisting the the barrel of the lens. I am no expert but I did look at the pictures of the camera as I have a Sony slt-a33 on its way. I can't wait to get mine and hope you are enjoying yours!
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No color cast what so ever. Most newer DSLR cams have auto correction to minimize this anyway. I use an older Sony A300 and have never had color cast with this product. Be well.
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Do *ANY* decent compact cameras nowadays allow optical zooming while shooting video? I've looked at a bunch of them in stores and can't seem to find any.
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Thanks Janet, I kinda knew that, but was surprised that you would be using p&s.; I would love nothing more than to stick with a p&s;,but the shutter lag (for shooting puppies/dogs in motion)(low-key professionally) is KILLING me. Is it true, there is no p&s; with a truly shorter shutter lag?p.s. not to mention a big ol' black SLR scares heck outta puppies!
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One more thing where I see Nikon's superiority - the lens barrel have built-in treads for mounting photo filters and/or tulip shade to prevent direct sun glare into the lens - crucial feature for taking sunset shots. Oh, I'll be remiss not to mention range finder type viewer (in addition to the standard lcd display on the back of a camera), a very useful feature in shooting against the light source (sunset), because viewing of your lcd display in certain light conditions (such as your sunset takes) could be problematic at times! Cheers :-)
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No, no tilt or zoom. it's a fixed angle of view of 55 degrees. Sharx introduced a new wide angle model with a 71 degree angle of view. You can order it directly from them. I don't work for Sharx. I recently had some questions about their cameras and asked them directly. Good Luck.
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The LX7 has an excellent rear screen, the only one I've seen that I actually like to use. There is a Panasonic VF2 accessory eye-level finder available for the LX7, and I eventually bought a used one to try out. Even though it had the same specs as the excellent one built into the Panasonic G5, which I like using very much, the LF2 wasn't as sharp as that one, it added considerable bulk to the tiny LX7, and it made it harder to handle - and I soon took the LF2 off and packed it away, happy to use the LX7 again without it (it's rear screen is THAT good...!;-). --DR
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There is a T bolt (bolt with plastic wing type head easy to turn) that comes with the unit to lock the tilting position. I just adjusted my screen earlier today, so it's there and it works. Not a whole lot of range for tilting though, maybe 30 degree up and down? Hope this helps.
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Yes, but that said it is a fixed camera so where you aim it is what you get. When I purchased this I thought you could pan tilt etc. Not the case. It is fixed.
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Yes -in fact there is one control lever for pointing camera up/down, and a second to rotate camera along lens axis for portrait/landscape orientation. There are also two built-in bubble levels for reference.