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www.whatdigitalcamera.com‘s review Edit

For the first-time DSLR user, the A290 is a solid performer that offers good value for money. Simple to use, and offering good image quality, there's really not much to criticise. Yes, it does lack advanced features, and its construction errs on the side of plasticky, but for a first-time DSLR user it offers a solid entry point to the ever-expanding Sony DSLR system. While the supplied 18-55mm kit lens is a bit flimsy, the addition of a better quality lens would make this a solid performer. If you are looking for a first DSLR on a tight budget then the A290's current sub-£330 pricing is definitely its strong point and is likely to find its way onto your budget DSLR shortlist.
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Published on:
Feb 14, 2011
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reghardware‘s review Edit

Performance is good, rather than great. The fastest the A290 went in continuous mode was just under 2fps. This is fine for blink-free portrait shots but not so much use for wildlife. On the plus side, it has a capacious buffer, taking 20 frames in JPEG mode before slowing down. The A290 is a capable camera with a price tag that is already beginning to dip since its launch this summer, so it’s worth shopping around, as you could be looking at a bargain.
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Published on:
Sep 10, 2010
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