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Sony A550 Review at Photoclub Alpha

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Posted by Patrick on Nov 19, 2009 in Cameras, Reviews

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The Sony A550 is a well featured DSLR with a 14.2 megapixel sensor and an ISO range of up to 12,800. It’s been getting pretty good press since it’s announcement, but in a review at David Kilpatrick’s Photoclub Alpha, the verdict is quite a bit more mixed:

As an upgrade from KM 7D or 5D, Alpha 100, 200, 300, 230, 380 and even 350 at a pinch it has many more pros than cons. I don’t think it compares in any way with the build quality or semi-pro functionality of the Alpha 700 while that remains on sale at a similar price, and any potential buyer should consider carefully before opting for the 550 (or 500) instead of the 700.

-David Kilpatrick at Photoclub Alpha

Kilpatrick goes into quite a bit of depth on most of the A550 faults and virtures, so fans and the curious will want to grab the review here.

Availability

The Sony A550 is available and in stock at B&H Photo and Amazon:

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