Comments on: Sony A330 Review

By: Chuck W..

Chuck W.. — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 18:27:01 +0000

Can I use my ‘Yashica’ lens with the Sony a330?

By: Angela S.

Angela S. — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 02:15:32 +0000

Can I use my old Minolta SLR lenses with the Sony A330?

By: Kevin T.

Kevin T. — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:19:43 +0000

Thanks! We just purchased this in Feb 2010 and while dissapointed in the lack of video capabilities, the shutter speed is an upgrade from the point and shoot Canon we’ve owned for years.

By: Eric Reagan

Eric Reagan — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 03:01:29 +0000

@Andi – I think the A330 is a perfectly capable camera for beginners.

By: Andi

Andi — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 02:59:33 +0000

Im thinking of getting a dslr for an Africa trip.. so will obviously need a bigger lens – but is the A330 an okay body to start with?

By: Eric

Eric — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:48:11 +0000

@Blessing – I think both will do the job fine. I think it mainly depends on your preferences. If you are ok looking through the viewfinder, then I’d go with the D5000. If you want the live view like a point and shoot camera, the A330 is a no brainer.

I don’t think either camera would be a “bad” choice for capturing family moments. If you were wanting to “get serious” and maybe move into a semi-pro realm, I would lean toward the Nikon, but given the choice of a family camera, the A330′s fast Live View sure is attractive. Again, no “wrong” choice here.

By: Blessing

Blessing — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:34:09 +0000

What do u think is best for capturing kids and family. The Sony A330 or Nikon D5000?

By: Eric

Eric — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:07:22 +0000

Holly, I think a great combo for capturing kids in the price range of the A230 and D60 is the Canon Rebel XSi with the EF 50mm f/1.8 lens.

The reason that I point you toward the Canon is because the 50mm lens is a more affordable lens than what Sony and Nikon offer at that focal length. Otherwise, I think the A230 and D60 would be great options – and I would give the edge to the D60. Bear in mind though that Nikon’s 50mm f/1.8 lens doesn’t autofocus on the D60. As a result, you would have to spend more on the 50mm Nikon lens to get autofocus.

Why do I like the 50mm lens for kids? Look at these links:

http://www.photographybay.com/2009/08/04/4-reasons-why-everyone-should-have-a-50mm-lens/

http://www.photographybay.com/2006/12/13/a-must-have-lens-for-canon-users/

By: Holly

Holly — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:10:32 +0000

Hi,
Help!! Looking at the Sony A230 and the Nikon D60. I have a 3 1/2 yr old and want to capture her the best way and my point and shoot misses on a regular basis!! Which do you like best??

Thanks!!
Holly

By: Eric

Eric — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 01:43:32 +0000

I like the 50mm f/1.8. Great low light and great focal length for candids of the kids.