Response from sony.comBy Mitch, Sony Support, May 5, 2015
Hi Feetoffire,
We recommend checking the compatible cards for the unit. The card slot has Dual compatibility that works for Memory Stick PRO Duo™/Pro-HG Duo™/PRO-HG HX Duo™ media - SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards. Before using the card, please format it inside the camera.
Many cameras fail in low light conditions. This one is among the exceptions. Images taken in even very week luminosity are exceptionnally good. I took the camera to Senegal, West Africa, and was also amazed by the fidelity of the skin tones rendition. This A3000 is the best of the digital cameras I ever owned.
I love everything about this camera, I have owned A LOT of cameras from simple point and shoots, to the sony hx1 through hx 300 and including Canon T3i and Canon 70d BUT I am in love with this camera, nothing compares to it. So happy I bought it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Customer Rating
5
Exceptional Camera Great Value
on November 28, 2014
Posted by: pkmcmurphy
This camera has every feature you can imagine available to an amateur photographer who wants their photos to look professional. Every photo I take looks amazing. I would recommend this camera to anyone who wants to increase their photography skills without having to spend too much money on a nice camera.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Customer Rating
5
Hi
on March 18, 2014
Posted by: Poopy
It's a good camera
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Customer Rating
5
Excellent Value
on December 26, 2013
Posted by: UserNex7
I purchased this as a gift. Over the last few weeks, I have seen the images this camera produces and am very impressed with the value it provides for money. Full Manual control in photo and video modes, focus peaking, Anti Blur/Handheld Twilight, HDR/DRO Options and a good kit lens. I was concerned about the low resolution of the LCD. However in actual use, it is not a limitation and is very usable even in bright sunlight. The viewfinder on the other hand is not good. I cannot think of a scenario where I would compose photos looking through that viewfinder. I am maybe saying this having used a NEX 7 for more than a year. The important thing is that the final images are fantastic. My friend has taken a lot of photos of food, people and landscape and the quality even in Auto mode is great. This is great value for the money especially if you are looking to use the camera for photos and video. Nothing else in this price range provides great 1080 video with auto focus for family vacations. So I chose this over A58, D3200 and T3. My only request is to improve the quality of the viewfinder in the next version.