Hello from a new user.

[mildkustom]

Hi,
Just making my first post on this forum.

I came here via the alphamountworld site as I'm considering in buying a new A-350
and wanted some real world opinions about it... not just magazine articles ( which I have read by the way...leading me to consider 'outside' of the 'usual suspects' to consider for a DSLR... )which I got !

These have all been good and I was directed here to photoclubalpha....more info & helpfull suggestions...not that I understand all the technical terms yet, I'm a relative newbie to DSLR,
now its time to move up from my F**i FinePix S602Zoom and my N*k*n F55 35mm film slr.

Next point is about the std. kit/stock lens that comes bundled with a 350.

Is it any good ? If not, what should I go for...providing I can afford it !
Maybe better to buy a body only and invest in better optics ? Not just Sony but Sigma, Tamron and others.
If so, what is recommended that won't break the bank ?
Lastly any other options worth getting...spare battery, remote release...etc

Sorry to go on for such lenght but I'm sure I've come to the right place for good, honest unbiased advice & opinions.
Many Thanks.

[Carlj]

Kit lens isn't as bad as some make out. I don't utilise it a great deal, but have no complaints about it when it does get used.


A200 and 18-70mm kit lens handheld

[Dr. Harout]

I agree with Carlj. The kit lens 18-70 is a decent lens and a good one for a start.

Oops, almost forgot , welcome mildkustom

[mildkustom]

Hi,
Just thought I'd let you all know I've gone and bought a 350 !
Went to Park cameras and got the 'kit' with a 2GB San Disk CF card for £449.99 .

Now it's time to play & learn

I'll let you know how I get on when I can......
might be sometime as next week I'm relocating because of a new job and won't have internet access sorted quickly.

[bonneville]

Now it's time to play & learn

Welcome and enjoy your new DSLR. I do not have any experience of the 350, but I know someone who does

Check out this link:

http://www.photoclubalpha.com/2008/06/1 ... ve-review/

[david antony]

Hi and Welcome mildkustom.

Congratulations on your purchase.

Here’s a link to The Complete Guide to Sony's Alpha 300 and 350 Digital SLR Cameras by Gary Friedman. Excellent book you can download for about £10, check it out!

http://www.friedmanarchives.com/alpha350/index.htm