SAN DIEGO, May 17, 2009 – Sony is making it easy for first-time digital SLR buyers to step up from point-and-shoot digital still cameras with the introduction today of three new easy-to-use ? (alpha) cameras (models DSLR-A380, DSLR-A330 and DSLR-A230), four new lenses, a flash and accessories…photorumors.com
Sony’s been pretty generous with the Alpha leaks in the run up to this launch, but it looks like this new trio of DSLRs for “first time″ SLR buyers, the Alpha 230, 330 and 380, is ready to go. The press release confirms all of what we already knew, along with bringing word that the cameras will support SD/SDHC cards in addition to Sony’s still-kicking Memory Stick format. The best news is in pricing, however: the shooters will retail in two different kit types, with the L-series cams ringing in at $550, $650 and $850, respectively, when paired with the SAL-1855 standard zoom lens…engadget.com
The new Sony Dslr ALPHA’s model is designed special for the newbie in DSLR photography. It’s easier to get the great photo without the traditional step of using DSLR. The models are easy to handle with the elegence specs such as smaller, lighter with the innovative expansion option.
“By overcoming the obstacles, we’ve made it much easier for newcomers to take great pictures with DSLRs.” said Kristen Elder, senior manager for the alpha business at Sony Electronics Inc.
The ?380L, ?330L and ?230L will cost about $850, $650 and $550, respectively. The L series one-lens kit comes with the SAL-1855 standard zoom lens.
The ?380Y, ?330Y and ?230Y will cost about $1050, $850 and $750, respectively. The Y series two-lens kit comes with both the SAL-1855 standard zoom and SAL-55200 telephoto zoom lenses.
The SAL-1855 standard zoom lens will cost about $200.
The SAL-55200 telephoto zoom lens will cost about $230.
The SAL-50F18 portrait lens will cost about $150…photorumors.com