yeap ... very clear!

The A33 has better low ISO performance compare to A550 but other wise it is the same as A550 expect a little more noise compare to A550 ... IMO

This post has been edited by wingster: Sep 19 2010, 04:41 PM

Yea is already out ...

Well some of my thoughts

Overall the EVF looks fantastic enough compare to Pana G2 and Samsung NX-10 .... well it looks like the cinema screen projector, is full frame size but unlike FF A850,A900 or even the ordinary DSLR, the screen was like a big square instead of rectangle but the actual image projectile is in normal rectangle shape which is why it state as 1.4 MP LCD but only 1.1 MP LCD effective pixels on the EVF. As jedimaster said, the EVF has some jagged + blur when you panning too fast but in normal pan just work as fine as the OVF. Of course color and resolution won't able to beat through OVF but able to view playback, menu or almost anything on the camera is a huge plus! the most I love is you can Manual Live View check using EVF by x7/x14 magnification by pressing the trash button (delete button) (imagine a 18-55 kit lens at 55mm x 14 magnify with good resolution ) which is why they throw away the Tele converter system xD

The EVF resolution actually is on par with Panasonic G2 I have to say but quality and the lag time and EVF sharpness is much better than Panasonic G2 a lots

I have tested the SSS for the lenses and is proven that now they can have stabilize effect when you viewing through LV or EVF by half-press the shutter unlike its previous predecessor which not able to stabilize the vision by half-pressing the shutter. So now you no need to worry to felt the earthquake on giant 70-200G or 70-300G and etc giant lenses which is a bonus.

Well about the Live View only 3FPS prove me wrong .... (as I refer to D Preview which they didn't properly test it?) it works on 3fps, 6fps and even the 7fps (10 fps for A55) on both EVF and Live View which is awesome by the way ...

and about the memory writing is the only issue I encounter ... for A33 ... no matter what fps you are it will takes a long time to write the memory buff
I used my Sony Memory Stick Mark 2 for burst shot (in 7fps,6fps,3fps) on 7 frame on RAW(maximum buffer for A33 while A55 is around 19 frames for 10fps on RAW) it takes me 25 seconds to write 7 frames of RAW file .... and during the time the camera doesn't able to burst but still able to take the picture slowly ...

second thing is the overheat issue ... A33/A55 can be easily to overheat compare to NEX-3/NEX-5 when you record movie. Well despite overheat problem only happens when you often activate SSS during video recording, I have test shooting A33 for an hour in SSS turn on and then I try cooldown a minute and use it with photo + movie in SSS on, it takes less than 15 minute to go overheat even I'm only record video in break by break (20 seconds video follow by 1~3 minutes of photo shooting)

So for video shooting is highly recommended to turn off the SSS if you prefer to having long time shooting because it will effects on photo shooting as well after you recording for a long time and cause the camera nonfunctional for a few minutes (which can be a disaster some how)

This post has been edited by wingster: Sep 19 2010, 05:34 PM

so far only available at Sony Style ... which retail price at RM2399 for A33 kit lens so would assume street price be much lower

Any sample shot of the tokky UWA xD?

haha..

Just test the ISO and Movie mode ... as I'm waiting for A55 instead of A33 ...

By the way here's some RAW and Multi NR comparisons using A33 camera edited using Adobe RAW:
(All image are cropped at 100% resolution although the size is a little different because using picasa 3 to crop it xD_

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This post has been edited by wingster: Sep 19 2010, 10:30 PM

A33

RAW with heavy Noise Reduction at High ISO



This post has been edited by wingster: Sep 19 2010, 10:32 PM

Err yeah ... I only use Adobe Photoshop RAW

-NO NR means all the Color and Luminance at Noise Reduction I set at '0'

-While heavy NR I set 50 for both Color and Luminance at Noise Reduction

And those picture above are export from RAW

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Here's the JPEG with Multi NR

Taiwan? ... I like #2 xD

Happy Birthday Ahpingko !! [:

I have a weird question, regards that it is workable to Quick AF Burst on 6FPS and 7FPS on A33(10FPS on A55)

Why some of the review says they are ONLY ALLOW to burst at 3 FPS under Live View and no one mention it can do more faster FPS option.

I was really curious about it .....

This post has been edited by wingster: Sep 20 2010, 01:09 PM

The cons doesn't bother if you're more intend to still photos instead of DSLR Cinematography or serious sports Photography

The IQ is almost the same as A550 and I didn't notice the big difference

What I really know the CON's for A33/A55 is the battery life is short, limited control on maximum burst speed and video and also some overheating issue if you use Movie Mode during SSS ON often.

For size whether you like small or big camera, if you want big camera go for A550/A560/A580, if you want smaller and lighter camera without concern about the battery grip add ons just head for A33/A55

Anyway things will end up a final decision when you touch and try the camera and compare, only from there you will know the difference and whats the camera you like.

This post has been edited by wingster: Sep 20 2010, 06:02 PM

Yes you can use with 1 battery but you need to put the battery at slot 2 (BATTERY 2) from the battery magazine, the A550 Phottix Battery Grip also works on A200,A300,A350 as well

However unlike original one the battery will consume both (If you insert both 2 battery) battery consumption

Yeah I have try before both works perfectly xD

Grip is okay for me: feels good but compare to original the grip is more rough I said but again you get what you paid. In terms of durability, so far I used for almost 8 months and it never stripped off or what so ever just the button icon will be slightly fade off after you use it for a very long term

Yeah it is quite fragile look by the way xD but it makes the A550 feels very good to hold especially when you mount it with primes IMO [:

and yeah forgot to say Happy Birthday mate >__< !!

ahpingko: Err I brought it from a forumer ... with postage and price is around RM180~220

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This post has been edited by wingster: Sep 20 2010, 06:28 PM

It's depending your shooting requirements, are you really serious about photography and take picture very often all the time?

Do you really need a Pro Body or your requirements is enough for casual shooting using drive mode and PASM mode dial with several manual adjustment like all the entry level DSLR/EVIL camera does?

For 5 Years there might a lot of changes is really up to your requirements and opinions ...

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Added on September 20, 2010, 7:16 pmI don't mention anything about A560/A580 as I did not actually test it and I didn't even say they will not have overheating issues on the camera as well when SSS is On argh >.<

Well A560/A580 is still a mystery for me as no reviewer used to test them in detail so I have no idea about this.... but yeah it might be the same problem that happens on A33/A55 .... or maybe not?

This post has been edited by wingster: Sep 20 2010, 07:20 PM

Thats why you need to be stealthy ...

Pro Bodies in my mind is made with good quality like Magnesium Alloy + A lots of customization like more ISO range options, dual dial, buttons and more AF point ...

Current Pro Body in Alpha range are only A700/A850/A900

Yea I think it was the Magic SLR 35mm F1.7 xD!!

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Added on September 20, 2010, 11:18 pmMost of the UWA would have harsh bokeh IMO and the MFD (0.3m) is quite impress me as well

This post has been edited by wingster: Sep 20 2010, 11:18 PM

@shootkk Its somehow like the Canon 550D ... I feel much better to hold my A550 and much balance compare to A33/A55 but when mounted with light primes like the Minolta 28mm and 50mm they looks good to hold IMO

I'm also quite interesting to know it as well :/ .... but I'm aim for Tokky UWA first keh xD