Sony is everywhere...

[Jose]

in Europe. I just returned from and extended photo trip to Europe and was surprised as to the number of Sony digital SLR camera I saw...more than Canon and Nikon cameras. Sony has great sensors and pedigree (Minolta). In the downsize their assortment of lenses is limited and they are "expensive."

[fjbyrne]

Originally Posted by Jose

in Europe. I just returned from and extended photo trip to Europe and was surprised as to the number of Sony digital SLR camera I saw...more than Canon and Nikon cameras. Sony has great sensors and pedigree (Minolta). In the downsize their assortment of lenses is limited and they are "expensive."

Here is the USA I don't see many Alphas. I was in Las Vegas for a week and traveled to Hoover Dam, Red Rock Canyon, Zion National Park and of course Vegas itself. I only saw 3 other people with Alphas - all A100s. All these were in Vegas itself. I saw tons of Digital Rebels, some 40Ds, D40s and surprisingly a larger number of D300's. Nikon must be very profitable at the moment.

[howardka]

I was in Israel in April and I was quite surprised at how many Alphas I saw. One day touring Jerusalem I saw at least 10 in one day and 3 of them were A700s.

[widi5006]

Just came back from europe and have to agree. Sony Alphas are indeed everywhere, almost every other person I saw with a DSLR style camera had one of those.
I think one of the reasons is that they are advertised rather heavily by the local camera and electronic shops.

[JDArt]

Why aren't we seeing any pictures from the Alpha if they're so popular?

[fjbyrne]

Originally Posted by JDArt

Why aren't we seeing any pictures from the Alpha if they're so popular?

I've posted some

[Lee4145]

Originally Posted by JDArt

Why aren't we seeing any pictures from the Alpha if they're so popular?

Do you mean in general or specifically on this forum?

[ront]

Originally Posted by JDArt

Why aren't we seeing any pictures from the Alpha if they're so popular?

Here is one from this week end. Taken with the Sony A700 and Sony 18-250mm lens.

Ron




Same camera, same lens.

[Inked Photography]

Originally Posted by JDArt

Why aren't we seeing any pictures from the Alpha if they're so popular?

That's were my images come from....

Just to add. I have seen a few people around the football field with Alpha's as well. The 300 and 700. They are serious about what they are doing. I don't know why some people look down on the Sony's. They are getting just as popular as the cannons and put out just as nice of images.

[Lyle A]

Ront those are great shots! I like my Sony camera. It's not an Alpha but it has some good aspects. I'm having a tough time deciding on either a Nikon or the Alpha.

[tbnj]

Originally Posted by JDArt

Why aren't we seeing any pictures from the Alpha if they're so popular?

All of mine are shot with Sony. Not that I've posted that many.... But still.


Tina

[fjbyrne]

Originally Posted by Lyle A

Ront those are great shots! I like my Sony camera. It's not an Alpha but it has some good aspects. I'm having a tough time deciding on either a Nikon or the Alpha.

Are you in a hurry for a DSLR? If you had to pull the trigger today I would say Nikon/Canon would be the way to go. But if you can wait a few months I expect Sony to be showing at least one new body (FF flagship) and some lenses and the gap will likely shrink between Sony and Nikon/Canon.

[Lyle A]

Originally Posted by fjbyrne

Are you in a hurry for a DSLR? If you had to pull the trigger today I would say Nikon/Canon would be the way to go. But if you can wait a few months I expect Sony to be showing at least one new body (FF flagship) and some lenses and the gap will likely shrink between Sony and Nikon/Canon.

I'm not in hurry to buy right now. I was when I bought this one. I could of got a better one if I would have waited then.

[ront]

Originally Posted by fjbyrne

Are you in a hurry for a DSLR? If you had to pull the trigger today I would say Nikon/Canon would be the way to go. But if you can wait a few months I expect Sony to be showing at least one new body (FF flagship) and some lenses and the gap will likely shrink between Sony and Nikon/Canon.

Not sure why you would point Lyle A to Nikon even now. I have nothing at all against Nikon BTW!! The flagship model will probably be at least $2500. That is a lot of money. What is wrong with the A700 or maybe even the A300/A350. I think it all depends on what he is wanting to do with this camera really and I have not heard that.

Ron

[maao]

I hear good things about Sony and Pentax as well. But I'mma stick to Nikon and get the D300. I hear excellent things about that one ;p

[fjbyrne]

Originally Posted by ront

Not sure why you would point Lyle A to Nikon even now. I have nothing at all against Nikon BTW!! The flagship model will probably be at least $2500. That is a lot of money. What is wrong with the A700 or maybe even the A300/A350. I think it all depends on what he is wanting to do with this camera really and I have not heard that.

Ron

True I wasn't really trying to push him to Nikon or Canon as much as suggesting he wait and see what Sony has right around the corner. Also I wasn't suggesting Lyle necessarily buy the flagship but it is supposed to be a technological showcase for Sony. Technology that will likely trickle down to the lower cameras in the hopefully not too distant future.

Then again as the old saying goes "No one ever got fired for choosing IBM". Right now Nikon/Canon are the IBM of the DSLR world.