Sony A3000 previews($400 APS-C interchangeable 20MP dSLR-like camera with HD video)

[CAT-THE-FIFTH]

This is very cheap for what is on offer:

http://www.dpreview.com/previews/sony-alpha-a3000
http://www.imaging-resource.com/PROD...ony-a3000A.HTM
http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-came...-35826925.html
http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/d...sp?newsID=5386
http://www.t3.com/reviews/sony-alpha-a3000-review
http://www.photographyblog.com/news/...ands_on_photos

[kalniel]

I don't quite get the target audience.

[CAT-THE-FIFTH]

I don't quite get the target audience.

Looking at the shape of some of the compact cameras,I think it is the same audience.

[Infinite]

For people that want the NEX-3N in the shape of an SLR?

Seems a bit backwards if you as me.

[CAT-THE-FIFTH]

The shape is easier to hold if using longer lenses,but I see it as the "want a camera which looks like a dSLR" market. However,for around £300 it does seem a lot of camera IMHO.

[TheAnimus]

I can't help but feel they have taken the worst of both worlds.

The pain of a mirrorless with the pain of a DSLR sized body! Gum and Nuts together at last

[kalniel]

I see it as the "want a camera which looks like a dSLR" market.

I didn't realise there was such a market

I would have thought there are two markets for upgraders from compacts
- the higher image quality and interchangeable lens, but in a compact-like package served by the Nex, m4/3rds etc. ranges.
- the more control, fast AF/optical viewfinder users, served by entry level DSLRs

To move up to a DSLR sized body *without* gaining much in the way of extra control, and not gaining a phase detect AF or optical viewfinder, seems odd to me, but maybe they've identified a potential new market that I don't know about.

[DDY]

I didn't realise there was such a market

I would have thought there are two markets for upgraders from compacts
- the higher image quality and interchangeable lens, but in a compact-like package served by the Nex, m4/3rds etc. ranges.
- the more control, fast AF/optical viewfinder users, served by entry level DSLRs

To move up to a DSLR sized body *without* gaining much in the way of extra control, and not gaining a phase detect AF or optical viewfinder, seems odd to me, but maybe they've identified a potential new market that I don't know about.

Add to your list - people who want a DSLR, see a "DSLR", but haven't the slightest clue what it is.

Those who have no more than £250 to spend, want a great big brand camera strap around their neck and refuse to shoot in anything other than auto.

This makes up about 80% of the people I've tried to recommend cameras to.

[kalniel]

Add to your list - people who want a DSLR, see a "DSLR", but haven't the slightest clue what it is.

Those who have no more than £250 to spend, want a great big brand camera strap around their neck and refuse to shoot in anything other than auto.

This makes up about 80% of the people I've tried to recommend cameras to.

But this isn't a DSLR.

[DDY]

But this isn't a DSLR.

Clearly, this camera won't appeal to you as it will do to the "intended market"

[CAT-THE-FIFTH]

However,this camera has amazing specs for around £300 though.

Sony A3000 key features

20.1MP Exmor APS-C HD CMOS sensor
Compatible with Sony E-mount lenses and A-mount with optional adaptor
1080 60i video
Built-in stereo microphones
Optical Steady Shot stabilization
25-point Contrast-detect AF
3-inch, 230K LCD
ISO 100-16,000 for stills, 100-3200 for video
1/4000 to 30 second shutter speeds, bulb
Sweep panorama
Shooting tips, Intelligent Auto, other novice modes
HDMI out

[Kai]

The shape is easier to hold if using longer lenses,but I see it as the "want a camera which looks like a dSLR" market. However,for around £300 it does seem a lot of camera IMHO.

So what you really mean , are posers