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Summary: Best Camera at the best price...need I say more?
Review: After doing a lot of research I discovered this camera has all the "bells & whistles" of the much higher priced cameras, but at a fraction of the cost. If you are looking for a high quality camera, but don't want to take a second mortgage on your home in order to own one, then I highly recommend this one.
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Summary: Best overall value for an slr
Review: After doing a lot of research in trying to find the perfect entry level slr- I decided to go with this camera. The only thing that makes this camera entry level is the price. As far as features go- it is in a higher class. Despite it's large variety of features, I found this camera extremely easy to operate. It is a very cut and dry layout- and considering my overall lack of knowledge when it comes to manual exposure settings- I have found that this camera makes the whole process much easier than I would have originally thought. I think Sigma did a real good job with the users manual- one thing I thought that might be lacking on this. Sigma to most people is a "chance" buy- mostly because you are limited to purchasing only Sigma lenses, as well as Sigma Flash units. But how many people buy every single lense available for Nikon, or Canon? Sigma currently has 40 very good lenses for the SA-9, as well as 2 real good flash units, one of which can be used wirelessly. For Amateur photographers that want to save some money- you can't go wrong with this camera.
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Summary: Lots of Bang for Your Buck
Review: Cameras as with most things are all about how much you want to spend. Thankfully, when researching cameras I came across the SA-9. It's an affordable quality camera with simple operation.
I couldn't be any more happy with this camera. Although, Sigma has long been a company known for making quality lenses; they are relatively new to the camera business and therefore have competitively priced their cameras. The SA-9 has features that are similar or better than some cameras $$$ or more. This camera is capable of much more than point and shoot. Please if you buy this camera be sure to skim through the manual (as I 'finally' did) and you will soon discover how easy the many extra features are to use. I hope that makes sense to you. Anyways, multiple exposure, continuous auto-focusing, and autobracketing functions are all very simple and quick to access. The camera offers fully programmable and manual operation, however the best part is the convenient aperture priority and shutterspeed 'priority' modes. This allows manual configuration of one while the other is automatically configured. The 28-105mm lens which came with the camera is well suited for a variety of shots. If however you want to buy extra lenses, you'll probably have to buy them off the internet, as most stores don't carry lenses with sigma's sa mount. But, sigma definitely has plenty to choose from seeing how they are a lens manuracturer. Also, one last thing.. I would like to recommend the remote control which unfortunately comes separately. I hope this helps.
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Summary: What a great camera
Review: I bought his camera just over a year ago for graduation i have shot nearly 50 rolls with it the only pictures to vcome out bad were pictures not meant to be. The functions are really easy to use, my favorite is the function to take rapid shots. great for taking pictures of my cousin's dog doing flybal then you can flip them like a animation. overall the best camera I have ever owned
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Summary: Solid camera with solid price.
Review: I bought the SA-9 kit a few weeks ago, and have been impressed with the results. The image quality is excellent, the camera is easy to use, and I like the solid feel to the camera body and lens. Similarly equipped Nikon or Canon models feel [less expensive] prepared to the Sigma. You are getting a lot of camera for a good price. Only drawback (minor) is somewhat slow AF, which isn't that important to me. Overall I am very happy with my purchase and highly recommend the camera even though the brand is somewhat obscure. In my opinion, Sigma earns the right to compete with Nikon and Canon on equal playing field.
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Summary: ALOT MORE THAN WHAT I EXPECTED
Review: I read all kinds of reviews on 35mm slr camera's and i am just a beginner. But i must say that this is a nice Camera. I checked out all the competition, several Canon and several Minolta 35mm slr's. I only found one review on this camera, most of the other camers in this price range seem to be all plastic. including some of the (...)range of Canon, Minolta and they feel cheap. very cheap!!!!!!!!! I thought after reading the only review that i could find, i would give it a try. And i am glad that i did. Very solid feel, more features than cameras at higher prices. i just got this camera today, so as far as how well it will hold up, i have no idea. but it feels like it has a much better chance than the competition.
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Summary: Sigma is always sigma
Review: My friend gave me 35mm SLR (sigma SA-7 ) with standart 28-70mm lens and 70-300mm lens standart. I have used it for the purpose of the birding and environmental photography. some of it turned out perfectly but I could not get the best image of spoting birds using 70-300mm lens. I visited the sigma homepage and found no information of which lens (high performace telephoto lens) fit the sigma SA-7 or SA-9. I only read almost hidden message about the high performace APO 80-400mm ex (hsm) OS. do sigma SA-7 and SA-9 availabe for telephoto lens?
I live in Indonesia, Bali. I don't know where to find the sigma store in Indonesia so that I write to you. I am just amateur photograper but I trust sigma camera for my future workings.
I am desperate for your help. thank you.
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Summary: First SLR you need to buy if you want to learn photography
Review: STUDENTS THIS IS THE BEST BET! DONOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON ALL THOSE FANCY NIKONS,CANONS OR WHAT EVER!
Most of the reviewers miss the this camera as a good starting camera for a STUDENT! let me emphasize this, that you need to have some interest in learning photography. It is a simply NO NON SENSE camera for a budget user. I have seen rantings about the single AF sensor it has but, most often people use only 1 AF sensor, simply put that is what is pratically usable! most of the pros who have 45 of them (canon) find it painful that the AF is not on the subject but some thing of either nearer or brighter and all the cameras have only the center sensor more sensitive than others. why 4/5 its ability in low light is slightly on the lower side, but it will not limit a person with basic knowledge (just read the small user guide with it) on photography from taking good photos. No other camera at this price offers you more. i would love to see focusing screens but it is ok. i have had it for OVER a YEAR & HALF. sigma has enough lenses that you can afford and difference between 40-45 (sigma) and 50 (canon) lenses does not make any difference. if you want to use it as a point and shoot it is a NONO. the commads are very intutive and the alignment is classic. it may not have the fastest AF! but for the price you pay it is way beyond the canon rebels, N55,65,70 and may be even N80.Oh btw the viewfinder was the brightest that i could find (may be comparable to F100).and the camera feels solid! the flash is really powerful! Sigma lenses are very good too! i have not found any "short commings". I like the 2CR5 battery as it is more lighter than carrying arround 4-8 AAs and it lasts much longer. i thought of 'upgrading' to nikon F100 or canon EOS 3/7NE but really did not feel the need.Reselling value is low? i have no idea ! as long it is good why sell it anyway? i should also tell you that i am an advanced amateur and by no means a pro. but i have read extensively on photography through correspondense courses, books etc. a good review of it is at popphoto.com in the cams & lenses section All you need is a certain practical frame of mind to like sigma products!
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Summary: Great camera
Review: The last time I purchased a 35MM SLR was 35 years ago: a Canon FTb-all manual. The only battery needed was for the light meter. This SA-9 does everything electronically and does it well. In program mode, the shutter speeds are "stepless", i.e.: the exact speed needed for the exposure. My first test roll was impressive. Night shots, day shots, sync flash in sun, etc. They all turned out great. The auto focus is just a tad bit slow, but I can live with it. I was reluctant about the proprietary choice of accessories, but Sigma makes great lenses and also a great flash (my next purchase). I'm shocked at all the features for the price. The new Sigma digital camera coming out has the new "X3" three layer CCD and is cutting edge. Sigma is a young company compared to the majors: only 40 years making lenses and 7 years making cameras. Amazon had a great price for a really good camera. Thanks again.
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Summary: Not for Beginners
Review: The only negative I have about this camera is my own lack of knowledge in using it. I wanted to take great pictures on my recent trip to Utah. As long as I kept it on totally autofocus I was fine. If I tried to use any of the manual features the pictures were diappointing. I didnot take the time to learn and experiment with all that comes with this camera,so it is my own fault. I hope I can help someone else to learn about shutter speed apature etc, before you spend this kind of money. I look forward to learning on this camera.
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