QUOTE(evilhomura89 @ Sep 20 2010, 04:48 PM)
Based on the review by AlphaMountWorld...my excitement towards a33/55 has been slightly dampen and i've been thinking if this is not the one, which one is? Or the reviewer is just too harsh?
Pros n Cons...please do not read Cons if u're very excited about the a33/55
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A33 - Pros
* Very good to excellent image quality to ISO 800 (raw and jpegs)
* Wireless flash capability
* Auto HDR- expanded and enhanced (for the most part)
* Improved build quality and ergonomics over recent entry level Alphas
* Video quality is dynamite, sound is good (as long as you aren't using auto focus with standard speakers)
* Output for remote cable and mic
* Very good LCD design and quality
* Double axis Level indicator works good, unobtrusive in operation
* Decent grip (front and rear), but small
* Excellent EVF
* Well organized main menu dial
* Hand Held twilight is a decent scene mode (the only decent scene mode)
* Switching AF points in still and video shooting is well implemented
* Smile shutter system performs better than A500/550 DSLRS (a surprisingly fun mode to use for family time)
* Video and still images are separated for viewing and automatically on media
* Bold design move with Translucent mirror*
A33- Cons
* Program Shift (P) does not allow for simultaneous aperture/shutter speed adjustment- not a true program shift mode
* Battery Life should be better
* Autofocus engages when turned on (even if you switch off the AF manually)
* No NR off for Jpegs
* Image quality on Jpegs above ISO 1600 (Raw above 3200)
* Sweep Panorama is a borderline gimmick, a big let down
* Way too many warnings, lockouts, and restrictions on too many of the A33's features
* Minimal practical advantage to Translucent mirror design (has potential though)*
* No manual controls while shooting video (less AF point)
* No in camera editing for still or video at all
* No art filters or fun effects
* Cannot change batteries while on a tripod
* Limited flash control
* Very limited customization in the menu system, no room for the learning and growing photographer to expand
* No spot toggle for AEL
* Focus Magnifier could have been designed better (shuts off when you half press the shutter, difficult to use at times)
* No dedicated SSS switch (super steady shot)
* 14/15 AF points are not sensitive enough, and too clustered together
* Below average low light AF performance
* Awful buffer clearing time after 6 or 7 frame burst when shooting raw (about 40 seconds with a fast SD card)
* Buffer clearing time for Jpegs is unacceptable (about 17 seconds when buffer is full)
* Speed Priority setting basically useless, locks out IS0 setting, clutters main dial
* Demo mode is useless
* Manual doesn't have enough details
* Low features for the dollar equation (compared to other makers)
* Impressive spec sheet adds insult to injury (what looks good on paper, doesn't always deliver)
Well, it basically boils down to what you want in this ever-changing digital imaging arena. Traditional DSLR offers still picture captures that is still second to none in this DSLR/EVIL/DSLT arena. If you want pro level still pic output, the pro level DSLRs are still the machines to turn to.
EVIL cams gives you portability and small sizes. Focuses more on being a fun gadget rather than serious photography. Video and other features for a fun outing but never really touching the pro levels.
DSLTs are the prototypes and the new experimental gadgets. Can they really find a bridge between the EVILs and the traditional DSLR? Can they really make it work and give you the best of both worlds? Will the consumers accept this new thing? All remains to be seen but it's here.
So what's it gonna be?
Sep 17 2010, 02:31 PM
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