Rasczak
Outstanding Member
Hi guys,
Sorry to start yet another 'which DSLR' thread but I am after a fairly bespoke advice. I have recently been very happily using a Sony A390 DSLR camera with a 18-55mm Sony lense. This camera has had an unfortunate accident and I now need a replacement
So happy was I with the Sony A390, my first DSLR camera since upgrading from 'point and click' compacts, that I walked into Currys all intent on purchasing the current equivalent Sony model there and then. I saw the A57 and all looked well, however I notice the A57 doesn't have the auto modes on the top dial that the A390 had, e.g. Sunset, Landscape, Portrait etc etc. As a novice to digital photograhy I found these modes invaluable and they helped me no end in producing some good (IMHO!) shots. Does the A57 still have these modes somewhere?
Furthermore, having checked out a few comparisons between the A37 and A57 it seems that the former, although an 'entry' model, would probably be just as good for what I use it for, namely landscape photography rather than fast action stuff. The benefit would be compatibility of existing batteries - but before I let this minor factor influence me is there anything else of importance I have missed?
Sorry to start yet another 'which DSLR' thread but I am after a fairly bespoke advice. I have recently been very happily using a Sony A390 DSLR camera with a 18-55mm Sony lense. This camera has had an unfortunate accident and I now need a replacement
So happy was I with the Sony A390, my first DSLR camera since upgrading from 'point and click' compacts, that I walked into Currys all intent on purchasing the current equivalent Sony model there and then. I saw the A57 and all looked well, however I notice the A57 doesn't have the auto modes on the top dial that the A390 had, e.g. Sunset, Landscape, Portrait etc etc. As a novice to digital photograhy I found these modes invaluable and they helped me no end in producing some good (IMHO!) shots. Does the A57 still have these modes somewhere?
Furthermore, having checked out a few comparisons between the A37 and A57 it seems that the former, although an 'entry' model, would probably be just as good for what I use it for, namely landscape photography rather than fast action stuff. The benefit would be compatibility of existing batteries - but before I let this minor factor influence me is there anything else of importance I have missed?