Sony Alpha 55

[Daniel]

Hi Guys,

 

This might sound a very stupid question with all you pros on here, so sorry!

 

I bought a Sony Alpha 55 about 8 years back, loved it until multiple things started to go wrong, electrics, mechanics, I think I exposed it to very fine sand in Africa.

At one camera shop, I was told that it would cost as much to repair as to buy new, so I'll take their word for that.

I'm thinking of either buying another Alpha 55, if they still do them or is there something better in that range now?

Also, I have 3 different lenses that fit the Alpha 55, how do I know which other models they will fit, or do all Alpha lenses just fit all Alpha models?

 

Thanks in advance, would really appreciate the advice.

 

Daniel

[Username]

Just buy whatever APSC a-mount Sony fits your budget. 

Your lenses will work same as before ... unless they are 

also victims of African sand. 

   

Some new bodies may use your old batteries, but I'm not 

really well informed about that. I mention it just to remind 

you that it's worth checking about that. 

[Moedius]

Hi Guys,

 

This might sound a very stupid question with all you pros on here, so sorry!

 

I bought a Sony Alpha 55 about 8 years back, loved it until multiple things started to go wrong, electrics, mechanics, I think I exposed it to very fine sand in Africa.

At one camera shop, I was told that it would cost as much to repair as to buy new, so I'll take their word for that.

I'm thinking of either buying another Alpha 55, if they still do them or is there something better in that range now?

Also, I have 3 different lenses that fit the Alpha 55, how do I know which other models they will fit, or do all Alpha lenses just fit all Alpha models?

 

Thanks in advance, would really appreciate the advice.

 

Daniel

Your lenses wont work on all current alphas; mirrorless alphas take the e-mount, so you'll need to get one of the SLT's.  Basically you want one of the cameras with dual numbers after the a - a77, a99, a55, a68.

 

I have an a55v still, but I'm passing it onto my son.  Keeping most lenses though so while I'm in a similar boat; I've been contemplating what to buy to still use my old glass.

 

If you're willing to buy used, then the a57 and a58 are logical choices, if you like the small form factor.  You can get them for very modest prices.  If you were happy with the 55 then you'll almost certainly like either of those.

 

If you are looking to buy new with warranty and all, then your options are more limited.  I think the only current models at the moment are the a68, a77 ii, and the a99 ii.  The 77\99 are probably overkill coming from the a55, and the 68, while a good upgrade, is a step up in size and capability.  I've never used one though, so I can't say whether it's worth it.

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The A58, A65 and A68 are updated versions of the A55. They're cheap if you buy them used or in the sale.