Intrigued to know more? Here's our full review of the Sony A68.
Design and build quality
The design of the Sony A68 DSLR follows a standard hardware design that Sony has set for itself. The camera has the trademark tilting 2.7-inch LCD with a resolution of 461k pixels. Power, shutter and aperture access buttons are right above the analogue LCD panel on the top, and the rest of the function keys are located beside the LCD on the back panel. The right side houses the SD card slot and the left is home to the port access panel. Lens release and focus selection buttons are situated beside the lens itself.
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Despite having a rubber grip and a very sturdy build, the A68 is not weather sealed. The camera is heavier than most others in its class and thus, might be a bit inconvenient for people who are used to handling lighter DSLRs.
The positioning of the buttons and sliders is convenient and enables the user to easily manoeuvre and use the camera with one hand.
Performance and imaging
Sony A68 is an optimum performer and the first mid-range DSLR to introduce the 4D focus system, though other mid-ranged cameras have now introduced the feature as well. The A68 has excellent image stabilization and can capture 8 images per second in Continuous Fast Shooting mode. With 1440k dot resolution, the digital viewfinder displays images exactly how they are supposed to turn out according to the current settings. The camera a lso has a proximity sensor which turns on the viewfinder as soon as the camera is brought close to the eye.
The Sony A68 has 79 focus points and 15 cross-focus points on a 24MP sensor, and can shoot images at ISO levels as high as 25,600. Other features include AF micro-adjustment (fine tune), panorama shooting, video recording at 1920x1080 resolution and face detection focusing. The camera has a reasonably good battery, lasting a solid 510 shots.
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However, one of the drawbacks of the Sony A68 is that it does not come with wireless connectivity. Another feature that's lacking is a touch screen.
In summation, the Sony A68 has the best performance in day-to-day shots and even for some sports shots that require fast shutter speeds. It's worth noting that you'll require a tripod quite often, due to the considerable weight of the camera.
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Verdict
The A68 is certainly one of Sony's best offerings in the mid-range camera segment and delivers on all fronts. The camera has excellent imaging quality and a robust set of features make it a great buy for its price. It is, quite literally, a heavy upgrade from the base-level DSLRs.
Source: Sony A68 DSLR review: An excellent upgrade for amateur photographers
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