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Sony Alpha DSLR-A580

Based on 20 reviews

Excellent:

7
Good:

11
Average:

1
Bad:

1

Pros

Quick AF Live View, fast burst mode, decent movie
Beautiful still image and video quality, Fast auto-focus with optical viewfinder or in Live View mode, Articulating LCD, Innovative in-camera software for noise reduction, HDR, and panoramic photos.
Very high image quality, Genuinely useful shooting modes, Fast AF and Live View AF.
Excellent image quality, Cool panoramic and noise reduction features, Very fast burst rate, Well-designed layout.

Cons

Lack of movie controls, burst mode exceeds focus potential
Manual focus-only video recording, No control over shutter speed while recording video, Limited selection of video modes.
Lacks dedicated physical controls, No manual exposure control for video, Lack of incamera editing options
No Program Shift feature, Many special shooting features only support JPEG files, No autofocus while shooting video

By PC Advisor on September 28, 2011

This may be a bulkier option than the A55 but with many of the same features for £100 less – including a top whack light sensitivity setting of ISO 12800 – those on a tighter budget or who prefer its more robust proportions, may...

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By Photo Answers on July 13, 2011

Sonys A580 slots in-between the A390 and the full-frame A850 in the Alpha D-SLR range and can be bought body-only then twinned with the versatile 16-105mm f/3.5-5.6 lens for Â£984. With a 16.2Mp sensor, the Sony Alpha A580 offers a high resolution....

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By What Digital Camera on March 16, 2011

In an age of making minor adjustments to cameras between generations and repackaging the results as a new model Sony has made the A580 a perfect example of choice for choice's sake. The differences between this model and the A55 are as minor as the...

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By Expert Reviews on February 23, 2011

Feature-packed and capable of high quality photos, but automatic exposures could be better....

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By PC Mag on February 10, 2011

The Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 is the only digital SLR that can deliver beautiful images and blazing fast autofocus whether you're framing your shots with the optical viewfinder, or with the LCD in Live View mode. Video-capture options are a bit limited,...

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By TechRadar on February 09, 2011

In the five years since Sony's Alpha range was conceived, the camera market has changed decidedly. Notably, the addition of mirrorless models to many manufacturers' stables has provided an alternative means of achieving high-quality results in a...

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By Camera Gear Guide on January 29, 2011

For photographers looking for an easy to use but powerful DLSR camera, the Sony A580 makes an excellent and affordable choice. For about $800 the A580 provides the image quality and performance of cameras hundreds of dollars more, but does so in a...

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By PhotographyBLOG on January 18, 2011

The Sony A580 is a more traditional alternative to the headline-grabbing A55 model, and an excellent DSLR camera in its own right. It doesn't offer the continuous auto-focus during video recording or the small size and light weight of the A55, but...

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By Camera Labs on January 11, 2011

Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 High ISO Noise previewWhat follows are three preview pages from our forthcoming test report of the Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. All samples taken with final production cameras. Check back soon for our full test report which will include...

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By Macworld on December 01, 2010

In the future, everything will be televised, so you sure don’t want to be caught carrying an SLR that can only shoot still images. For this reason, Sony has joined the ranks of other major camera manufacturers and added video capability to its new...

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