Sigma SA-300 35mm SLRs
Sigma SA-300 35mm SLRs
USER REVIEWS
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[Dec 10, 2003]
SLW
Intermediate
Strength:
User-friendly, a lot of features. DOF preview. Reliability
Weakness:
Finding other lenses. I am glad I bought what I have while they were still available. No trade in value to speak of. I have owned this camera since the early 90's and like it alot. While I feel I have grown out of it, I am still using it. Customer Service Have never needed repairs on this camera. |
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[Jul 31, 2000]
Fausto Araujo
Expert
Strength:
Lots of features. Best are mirror lock up and dof preview which are almos inexistent in modern cameras
Weakness:
Looks and feels of weak construction, view finder very dark, only accepts Sigma lens, does not like cold weather (batteries go weaker in minutes). Lots of useful features for a low price. Customer Service Have never needed but may be difficult since it is a almost unknown camera Similar Products Used: Nikon 6006, FM2, Minolta X700, Pentax PZ1P |
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[Feb 28, 2000]
I. Peters
Casual
Model Reviewed:
SA-300
Strength:
Very easy to understand operation. Depth-of-field preview button, feature-loaded!
Weakness:
Limitation to Sigma lenses with Sigma mounts which almost no retailer carries. Viewfinder not very bright. Good camera at a reasonable price. However, because of the limited lens availability, I will soon give up my SA-300 for a more mainstream model. Other than that, I have no complaints about this camera which I have owned for 5 or 6 years now. Customer Service N/A Similar Products Used: N/A |
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[Dec 28, 1999]
Damion Edwards
Intermediate
Model Reviewed:
SA-300
Strength:
great features for the money and allows a good deal of exposure manipulation.
Weakness:
functions are a bit difficult to manipulate... mostly hindered by small buttons... Very good camera. Limited with respect to the lenses and flash units that can be used and the speed of the lenses, although the EX line are excellent, but are only 2.8 which isn't so bad. Once you get used to it, it's a great camera and very capable despite a few shortcomings. Similar Products Used: Canon, Minolta |
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[Sep 05, 2000]
Barny Collins
Beginner
Strength:
PRICE AND FACILITES
Weakness:
CLOSE UP AUTOFOCUS GOOD CAMERA FOR BEGINNERS LIKE ME Customer Service - Similar Products Used: NONE |
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[Jul 12, 2001]
Marco Menzhausen
Intermediate
Strength:
Lots of features for the money
Weakness:
Only accepts sigma mount lenses, bad autofocus (be prepared to use manual focus most of the time), 28mm photos do not work with EF-430 Flash, batteries do not last. Lots of features for the money, however my experience has not been good. Autofocus a really bad, and the tradeup offer to an SA5, SA7 or SA9, was virtually the same as being it new from B&H. Unfortunaltey since I have various lenses for this camera I am stuck with getting the SA9. I definately would not recommend this camera. Customer Service They always offer for camera to be sent in for free estimate, than they charge you but do not resolve the problem. Trade-up value offer pathetic, you can find it cheaper at B&H Similar Products Used: Canon, Nikon, Pentax |
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[Jul 31, 2001]
Charles Schenk
Expert
Strength:
Lots of nice features, including autobracketing and mirror-up for telephotos. Exposure control has held up well for six years now.
Weakness:
Limited availability of lenses. Even Adorama carried only three or four with Sigma SA mount. Went to B&H for additional lenses. I would buy it again -- if you undersatnd that trade-in value is nil. To get the same features on a Nikon, Canon, Pentax, etc., would cost hundreds more. Customer Service Has not needed service. Similar Products Used: Used to work in cameras shop, early '90s, so tried all the 35mm AF SLRs of that era. Sigma SA-300 compares well. |
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[Dec 02, 1999]
Ford Smith
Intermediate
Model Reviewed:
SA-300
Strength:
Depth of field preview.
Weakness:
Only Sigma Lenses fit the SA Mount. Most features and some of the best ergonomics in its price range. Customer Service Fair Similar Products Used: Pentax |