It allows light to pass continuously in the direction of the image sensor and only converts about a third of it to the phase AF modules. This allows the sensor to constantly produce a signal for the live view, while the phase AF remains active. Live-view is possible with the SLT models either on the monitor or in the electronic viewfinder. Compared to its predecessor, the A35 has a higher resolution sensor: 16 CM instead of 14 megapixels in the APS-C format.
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In principle, the SLT design allows for more compact housings than for a conventional SLR. Sony has dispensed with sensor cleaning, image stabilization is on board. The handy gumming on the handle deserves praise, otherwise the haptics of the case is only satisfactory. In contrast to the A33 / A55, the A35 has to do without a pivot monitor, the 3-inch monitor with a resolution of 307200 RGB pixels is fixed.
The electronic 100-percent viewfinder has a resolution of 480000 RGB pixels and an effective magnification of 0.73x. The viewfinder image is bright and sharp, but the colors appear a bit desaturated. In the dark environment the noise remains tolerable. A live histogram can be displayed. Thanks to the proximity sensor, the TFT monitor is turned off when the eye approaches the viewfinder.
For automatic focus, the A35 has a phase AF system with 15 fields (3 cross sensors). The tripping delay is average at 0.36 / 0.41 s at 1000/30 lux, the picture time at 5.4 B / s is respectable. The camera has all the usual exposure and scene modes, complemented by scenes and visual effects. Panning panoramas and 3D panoramas are also possible. Automatic contrast compensation (DRO) is available as an automatic mode; in HDR mode, three level exposures are combined.
Video takes the A35 maximum in Full-HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) and with AF support on. The sound can be recorded via the internal stereo microscope or an external microphone. Thanks to its generous range of operating buttons, the A35 can be operated smoothly and intuitively. In addition, you can directly change settings on the info screen by means of the setting wheel, if you do not prefer to enter the submenu.
Image quality
Compared to the A33 and A55, the A35 has still added a bit of image quality, not only because of the higher resolution compared to the A33, but also because of lower texture losses. Also the dynamic is better at higher sensitivities up to a diaphragm. Compared to the models with a four-thirds sensor, the noise remains acceptable up to ISO 3200.
Conclusion Sony SLT-A35 occupies a special position: It maintains the appearance of a classic SLR, although its construction by the combination of rigid mirror and electronic viewfinder represents a modern Sony specialty. P>
Because of its built-in electronic viewfinder, the A35 is a buying tip and is an alternative for anyone looking for a fully-equipped yet compact system camera. A high score in terms of equipment prevents only the low-value-imparting plastic housing on the A35.
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