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Sony Alpha A200K 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization with 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens


  • ( + ) Very light . Yes , it feels like less quality because Sony used more plastic but it makes the camera way lighter than it's competitors and yet I haven't figured out any signs of wear or damage . If you want to carry more weight to have the perception of more quality , go for another SLR . ( + ) Better kit-lens . The 18 - 70mm is versatile enough to use it as your one and only lens , compared to the common 18 - 55mm kit-lenses . And it's incredible lightweight too . Spice it up with a Sigma 70 - 300mm for about $150 and you're all set ( btw , that is one of the best tele - and macro-lenses you can get for the money ! ) . Quality of the lens is okay , keeping in mind that all zoom lenses can't mess with prime lenses in terms of picture quality . An 18 - 200mm Tamron would be an alternative , but it makes a lot of distortion in wide-angel - had that one . ( + ) Compatible with Minolta System . You can use the old Minolta lenses . Bought a Minolta prime lens 28mm f2.8 with AutoFocus for $110 used . Works like a current Sony lens with full automode support , no difference ( and it really makes sharp , crisp pics ! ) . While the use of old film-era lenses is not a Sony / Minolta-only phenomenon , I have the feeling , people are less fighting for this stuff as Sony is not extremely common in the SLR sector , compared to Canon or Nikon . So you are more likely to get a good deal with the old Minolta stuff . ( + ) Extra ISO Button . Easy to reach , this is not absolutely common in the entry-level segment . CONS : ( - ) The stupid eye-start . Well , what Sony sells as a feature is the most annoying , stupid thing ever . Imagine , a camera hanging at your neck will never ever shut off because your belly keeps the eye-sensor active all the time . And you can not deactivate this feature . Technically you can turn it off in the menu , but that has no consequences : The camera will stay alive forever if you wear it . I'm so annoyed that I have to keep a safety distance to the damn sensor for about a minute to let the cam shut off by itself . ( - ) On / Off Switch . Most cameras have their on / off switch on the right side where you can operate it with your index finger = shutter finger is able to turn the cam off without using your other hand . Not so this one which is on the left side . Combined with the eye-start issue it's the result of stupid product design . ( - ) JPEG Compression . The camera is compressing the JPEG-Quality images even in finest quality setting slightly too much . It's not really bad , though . As I'm shooting in RAW most of the time , this is not a problem for me and I think most of the people buying an entry-level SLR wouldn't even notice that . Picture quality of this one is nice anyway ! ( - ) Bracket limit of 0,7 . Bracket shooting mode enables you to shoot 3 pics with different exposure in a row while keeping the shutter button pressed . In other words , it will produce e.g . 1 underexposed pic , 1 normal pic , 1 overexposed pic . Great for post-producing HDR pictures . You can set the range of how strong the under - / overexposure is . Unfortunately unlike other D-SLRs , the Sony A - 200 is limited to 0,7 . Why ? I would like to scream at a Sony designer . My old Pentax was able to make a bracket with up to - 2 / 0 / + 2 . A range of 0,7 is so ridiculous that you totally can forget about this feature . I have to admit though , that most of the people buying this cam will never use this special feature . ( - ) High ISO . Okay , this is not only a problem with Sony . I read the manufacturers and consumers highlighting the awesome ability to shoot with ISO 3200 . Forget about anything beyond ISO 800 , pics will look terribly noisy . To make great pictures with ISO 3200 or even 1600 , you need to spend $1600 or more for a prosumer or pro SLR . No matter what , those entry level SLR produce a lot of noise even at ISO 800 ( though this is still acceptable ) . Maybe in a few years . In ISO Auto mode the cam will not go beyond ISO 400 anyway - I guess that's because Sony know that the pics aren't looking that smooth anymore beyond ISO 400 . . . The Sony A - 200 is a good choice , but I don't know if I would rather go with a Nikon D40 instead . I got a great deal one year ago and I don't regret buying it . But again , I think the D40 makes better pics , though it is more heavy and the kit lens needs more desperately to be replaced than the Sony kit lens .
    • 001 4  When I set out to buy a digital SLR I was first looking at the Nikon D40 ( $499 ) and the Canon Rebel XTi ( $599 ) . I was turned off by the D40 due to it's 6MP sensor and lack of JPEG ( fine ) + Raw capabilities . I ended up passing on the Canon Rebel XTI because of the complaints about the low-quality kit lens which would've added costs beyond it's initial price tag . Looking in various photography forums I discovered the Sony Alpha being recommended to other people looking in the same price range I was . It had a 10.1MP sensor , a good lens and was in the same price range as the Rebel XTi . I'm really happy with the purchase . Picture quality is excellent with the kit lens ( SAL - 1870 ) . I also purchased the SAL - 55200 telephoto lens and it is also a very nice lens for the money . The battery life on the camera is excellent . The auto-focus is super fast and delving into the manual a bit will reveal many powerful configuration options ( I don't think a lot of the Nikon and Canon fans who are critical of this camera ever did that because I've seen claims made on forums that just aren't true ) . Some of the myths I've heard : * No Shutter Lock ( not true , just set the camera to Manual mode ) * Limited and expensive lens selection ( Sony has a pretty decent selection on it's own but this camera can also use many Konica-Minolta lenses dating all the way back to 1985 ) . * Can't use standard flashes ( while the Alpha does have a proprietary hot shoe which is lame , there are good adapters out there . Lack of live preview a problem ( this comes up a lot and apparently these people have never shot film before . most professionals I know do not need or use live preview ) There are many Pros but some that stand out in particular for this class are : * Great bundled software ( usually bundled software just sits in the box but the programs that Sony's included are actually quite good ) * 3200 ISO ( this is extremely rare in a camera in this price range ) * In camera image stablization * Dynamic Range Optimization All in all this camera is actually more in the class of the Nikon D80 as far as image quality goes but at nearly half the price .
    • 002 4  Sony has really done it . This isn't gonna be a technical review , just what I feel are strong points and weak points of this camera . This is a great camera for beginners of SLR's to learn on but ain't too bad for those of you who know what you are doing . I myself have had film SLR's for many years , this is my first DSLR and cost was a factor for me . I am in no way made of money so the low price really sold me ( no pun intended ) . The features you expect from an SLR are all there , and you can go from full auto to full manual and every point in between in a just a flip of a switch and the pressing of a few buttons to set up your shot . Built in Image Stabilization is a great feature to have , especially when some camera makers build it into the lens , which , in turn , makes your lens prices considerably higher . Some people complain about no live view on the LCD , but I personally prefer no live view . It saves on some battery life and it makes it feel like more of a real camera and less of a point and shoot . If you want live view , wait for the A300K The camera feels sturdy and isn't too big or small . I have very large hands and the camera feels good in my hands . It is mostly plastic , which in a way can feel a bit cheap but doesn't seem to be a problem at this time . ISO setting is great . If you want to shoot in low light situations you have ISO settings up to 3200 with a supposed noise reduction but I haven't checked that out yet . I personally have it set on 100 and will keep it there for the least amount of noise . Media options are GREAT ! ! ! Sony MemorySticks are ridiculously priced . Especially when you need to have a high capacity one for these big pics ( esp . shooting in RAW ) . Luckily this camera takes CompactFlash cards , which are some of the cheapest one you can get . ( I got mine here on Amazon 4GB for $42 ) . The only thing I have a problem with on this camera is that you have to pay an extra $12 for an LCD protector ( small plastic cover for LCD screen ) . Some camera makers include this with their SLR's . Sony should have included this as well . Just don't forget the accessories . It will be nice to get the 70mm - 300mm lens ( which I got for $229 ) for those far away and macro shots . Screen protector is $12 . Memory will vary by the amount you get . I also bought a nice tripod / monopod for $40 . So that's it . With this camera you will be taking very nice pictures , at high resolutions and at a reasonable price . There are very few downfalls in the design , and a lot of extremely nice features . Hope this helps with your decision .
    • 003 4  I've been able to handle one of these off and on for several weeks now , and I'm very pleased with the handling and features for such a value price . Compared to the older Alpha 100 , this camera is a bit smaller , but not so much that a person would find it too small for their hands . It uses the same , full sized battery as the other current Alphas , including the now top-of-the-line Alpha 700 . Additionally , it can be made bigger by adding the vertical grip ( although this might make it a bit too large for some ) . Typical of the Alpha series , the LCD is very good quality , and , when set to the larger type size , easily readable by older eyes . Autofocus speed has definately been improved over the A100 , and all performance levels seem to be at least as good , most improved to various degrees ( but you'll notice the AF most ) . Features that are lacking are a wireless remote option ; depth-of-field preview ; and a quick AF / MF ( autofocus / manual focus ) button or setting . Then again , there aren't any other cameras this inexpensive with a 9 - point AF system , built-in anti-shake , and 10 megapixels ! You should value the anti-shake as at least $100 bucks for every lens you plan on purchasing ! A decision to make might not be which camera brand to buy , but which model . The Alpha 300 will have the same features as the 200 , but will add the articulated LCD with Live View , for an extra $100 . Personally , my experience with this feature on the Alpha 350 says , to me , it is worth $100 . You get the same 2.7 LCD , but now it articulates . The Live View works great ( no autofocusing lag like other brands ) , and allows a live , digital crop of 1.4x or 2x . [ The Live View feature does have one drawback the way Sony uses it . It only shows 90% of the entire image ] . All-in-all , this is a fine camera at a GREAT price ! Here's some accessories you might find useful : Sony PCK-LH2AM LCD Protector Cover Type for Sony A200 DSLR Sony VG-B30AM Vertical Grip for Sony Alpha A200 DSLR
    • 006 4  I have used a wide variety of film SLRs and digital point-and-shoot cameras before . The Sony A - 200K is by far the finest I've used . I simply haven't found anything this camera can't do - - and that's a surprise , given its teeny-tiny flash . Indoors or out , pictures are invariably sharp and well-lit . ( Letting the camera make the decisions has worked well to date ; I haven't needed to get into the manual settings . ) The 18 - 70 mm lens is lightweight , amazingly sharp , and , at a 35 mm equivalent of 27 mm to 105 mm , is an almost ideal range for around-town and travel use . Built in image stabilization ( Super Steady Shot ) and sensor self-cleaning are features you don't get in comparable Nikon or Canon models . One of the major selling points of this camera is its backward compatibility with Minolta Maxxum film lenses and flashes . This means that lenses can be acquired inexpensively , on Craigslist or elsewhere - - to evaluate a lens for your needs , just multiply its focal length by 1.5 . I haven't yet tried my very complicated Maxxum 5400xi flash with this camera , but Sony says it will work . Dollar for dollar , there's no better entry-level SLR on the market today . I'm thrilled with this camera .
    • 007 4  I'd been in the market for a new digital camera for a few months after my Canon point-and-shoot started showing an error message and stopped working . I've wanted to move up to a DSLR for some time and now was the perfect time seeing as the prices for many of the entry level cameras has come down significantly in the past few years . It was really a toss-up between this and the Nikon D60 . I threw the decision to some of my photo friends who initially laughed at Sony ( one of them actually said , Sony makes TVs . . . would you buy a car from a skateboard company ? The Nikons are very popular at the moment , but I've had luck with Sony products - - computers , camcorders , and yes , tv's - - so I figured to give the Sony a shot . I've really had a great experience with the camera thus far . I was able to get some great shooting time this weekend as there was a large festival at my campus and many of the shots came out great . For some night shots I wish I'd brought my tripod , but overall the shots were really great . I feel that this camera has a good balance of features - - auto modes and presets that are actually pretty good as well as really intuitive manual controls - - AND it takes Minolta lenses ( for more info on this , do a quick google search ) . The camera is light compared to regular film SLRs or other DSLRs , but it still feels very substantial . Though they're not specific to Sony cameras , RAW images are great to work with . As one webpage put it , working with RAW images is like having a film negative to work with ( in photoshop , iphoto , etc ) whereas jpegs are like having a flat print . If you're into photoshop or other types of digital enhancing / manipulation , RAW format is the way to go . Sure , the files are huge , but it opens up a whole new world .
    • 008 4  This review is from : Sony Alpha A200W 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization with 18 - 70mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 and 75 - 300mm f / 4.5 - 5.6 Lenses ( Electronics ) This is really an excellent camera . I definitely don't consider myself an expert in DSLRs ( I have only spent time shooting with Nikon D200 , D70 , and Canon Rebel XTi ) , but I've been very pleased with this one so far . Image quality is extremely comparable to the Rebel XTi , except in the greens , where it appear to be superior . Noise reduction is where the Sony sort of fails - low ISO noise is very acceptable , and definitely on a par with the Canon , possibly even better depending on the image . Once you get up to ISO 1600 the Canon appears superior and the Sony is beginning to look fairly noisy - check out sample images on camera comparison sites to see if it's acceptable to you . ISO 3200 results in very noisy images , but frankly the Canon can't hit 3200 anyway , so at least there's that ! In short , at low ISOs the Sony holds it's own or slightly exceeds it's competitors , at high ISOs it looks worse , but at the same time it's capable of hitting ISO 3200 whereas the competition isn't . Kind of a toss up , I guess . The kit lenses are about what you'd expect - a little soft , but overall not something the average user is likely to complain about . Image distortion and chromatic aberation don't really appear to be a significant issue . They're decent lenses , overall , definitely comparable to the kit lenses you'd get from any other maker . Battery life so far is totally acceptable . The Dynamic Range Optimization isn't as powerful as I'd like , but does work and is actually fairly cool . The in-camera image stabilization is truly a great feature , and works well . From what I've seen it maybe buys you two speeds ' slower shooting that without it . The thing that really sets this camera apart from the others I've played with is accesibility - it's truly easy to use . I mostly got this camera for my wife , who's interested in SLR photography but generally unfamiliar with it . She's had absolutely no trouble or intimidation in picking up and learning the camera quickly . Overall a very good little camera that's an excellent choice for learning and having fun with , and is also capable of taking great pictures in experienced hands .
    • 009 4  This is really an excellent camera . I definitely don't consider myself an expert in DSLRs ( I have only spent time shooting with Nikon D200 , D70 , and Canon Rebel XTi ) , but I've been very pleased with this one so far . Image quality is extremely comparable to the Rebel XTi , except in the greens , where it appear to be superior . Noise reduction is where the Sony sort of fails - low ISO noise is very acceptable , and definitely on a par with the Canon , possibly even better depending on the image . Once you get up to ISO 1600 the Canon appears superior and the Sony is beginning to look fairly noisy - check out sample images on camera comparison sites to see if it's acceptable to you . ISO 3200 results in very noisy images , but frankly the Canon can't hit 3200 anyway , so at least there's that ! In short , at low ISOs the Sony holds it's own or slightly exceeds it's competitors , at high ISOs it looks worse , but at the same time it's capable of hitting ISO 3200 whereas the competition isn't . Kind of a toss up , I guess . The kit lenses are about what you'd expect - a little soft , but overall not something the average user is likely to complain about . Image distortion and chromatic aberation don't really appear to be a significant issue . They're decent lenses , overall , definitely comparable to the kit lenses you'd get from any other maker . Battery life so far is totally acceptable . The Dynamic Range Optimization isn't as powerful as I'd like , but does work and is actually fairly cool . The in-camera image stabilization is truly a great feature , and works well . From what I've seen it maybe buys you two speeds ' slower shooting that without it . The thing that really sets this camera apart from the others I've played with is accesibility - it's truly easy to use . I mostly got this camera for my wife , who's interested in SLR photography but generally unfamiliar with it . She's had absolutely no trouble or intimidation in picking up and learning the camera quickly . Overall a very good little camera that's an excellent choice for learning and having fun with , and is also capable of taking great pictures in experienced hands .
    • 011 4  This review is from : Sony Alpha A200K 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization with 18 - 70mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 Lens ( Electronics ) I have had several digital cameras , and this is my first dslr . I love taking pictures with it , especially action shots . Super fast auto focus , choices of programs etc . are found on lots of dslr's . The reason I bought this one is that it accepts Minolta af lenses and the anti-shake technology is in the camera and not in the lens . This makes additional lenses much more affordable .
    • 013 4  I was thrilled to purchase this DSLR primarily because I had a bunch of old Minolta Maxxum lenses and could once again start to use them on a DSLR . As I did my research , I did notice that this model has won good reviews all around , even though it is considered a basic entry-level model in the SLR market . The pictures I've taken so far have been nicely exposed and sharp . But you would expect that . So what's not to like ? 1 . Shortage of third party accessories . You can't get a cheap flash from , say , Sunpak like you used to for the old Minolta cameras . I haven't found a definitive yea or nay on whether the Minolta flashes work with the Sony . 2 . Proprietary battery . Sony will take you to the cleaners when it is time to replace your ( rechargeable ) battery . I could buy batteries for the old Maxxum for less than ten dollars . 3 . You won't be mistaken for a pro . But that's OK because you probably aren't one , otherwise you'd be buying the high end Nikons and Canons . 4 . People stepping up from point and shoots - - note you won't be able to use the LCD screen as a viewfinder . This is because of the mechanics of how an SLR works . Regardless there are other models ( more expensive ) within the Sony range that work around this limitation . Overall I'm happy with what I got . Try to search around for used but useable Minolta Maxxum lenses , and you can get yourself a fancy DSLR package on the cheap .
    • 014 4  Hi , This is my first DSLR . I can't really compare it to the Nikon d40 or Canon XTi as I haven't used them , but I did read lots of reviews . What I can say if you are buying this in order to shoot photos of your small kids , you won't be disappointed . The outside shots are professional quality . Inside are very good - I would probably need a fill flash , but I don't wish to spend any more money . I have always bought Canon , but the price differential btw this and the Canon was significant and in my opinion the Sony was the best buy . Consumer reports rated it just behind the Canon that cost over $1000 . I am thrilled with the close up pics of my sons - now I feel like a pro . This is the first review I have ever written . I wrote it in case anyone finds themselves in the same quandry and can't make a decision . You can't go wrong with this camera - I got it for $499 . Bargain ! !
    • 017 4  I have two Sony a200 and a Sony a300 . In addition I have a Nikon D40 , D40x , D50 and D300 . The Sony a200 and a300 have the same sensor as the Nikon D40x / D60 however they seem to focus a little slower . Here are some strengths and weaknesses about the camera . Strengths - Image stabilization ( SteadyShot ) - Kit lens is 18 - 70mm versus 18 - 55mm like Nikon and Canon - Solid feel / construction - Easy to use - Uses older Minolta Alpha Mount lenses which can be found at a reasonable price on Amazon , eBay , Craigslist . . . . - Kiy lenses arepretty decent , heard otherwise about Canon ( I am also a Nikon guy ) Weaknesses - Sony ( rather than Nikon or Canon ) , people won't mistake you for a pro = Focus is a little slow = Compact Flash cards rather than SD which are less expensive - No affordable Prime lenses ( e.g . 50mm ) - Harder to locate accessories
    • 018 4  This review is from : Sony Alpha A200K 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization with 18 - 70mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 Lens ( Electronics ) This is a great DSLR at an amazing price . It is a very sophisticated camera yet easy to use . The fucntions you need to change most often are easily accessable , not buried in a menu . Although this is considered an entry level DSLR , it's far more advanced then that description would imply . You have total creative control over the image as well as in body stabilization . I would have given this camera 5 stars had it not been for the lens included in this kit . The lens is an old Minolta design that probably worked well with a 6MP camera but its limitations are clear with this 10MP CCD , the lens exhibits a limited area of sharpness and produces retatively flat images . My suggestion is to buy the body and look elsewhere for the glass .
    • 020 4  This review is from : Sony Alpha A200K 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization with 18 - 70mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 Lens ( Electronics ) I bought this camera from Amazon one month ago and have been very satisfied with it ( and of course , Amazon's great service ) . I won't repeat the many pros cited in other Amazon reviews , but I was blown away with Sony's online customer service . For many years now , most companies ' CS strategy has been to promise more and deliver less . I was therefore quite unprepared for my excellent experience . I was unable to find a particular how to answer in the camera manual so I went to Sony's website . After entering the model number , I was given the option to do a real-time chat . To my amazement , ( a ) I was immediately connected with someone , ( b ) she quickly acknowledged that DSLRs were beyond her and she was transferring me to a specialist , ( c ) the specialist responded a few seconds later . . . . and ( d ) she correctly answered my detailed and rather technical question ! I'm still in shock . If you're debating between camera manufacturers , this is something to seriously consider before making you choice .
    • 023 4  This review is from : Sony Alpha A200K 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization with 18 - 70mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 Lens ( Electronics ) I recently bought the Alpha 200 and took it to Alaska cruise trip and I am happy with it so far . Before to purchase this camera , I was waiting for the Canon 40D to drop price but I could not wait further more so I got my Sony the day before my trip . I also bought Sony HVL-F36AM for USD100 and Sony camera bag + battery for USD30 . I don't think you can get a better deal than this from other brand like Canon or Nikon . I took the camera and Tamron 17 - 50 2.8 , Minolta 50 1.7 to the trip and took beautiful portrait pictures of friends on the stairs of the ship Princess Saphire with 50 1.7 iso @ 800 no flash . My friend with Canon 5D , Canon 28 - 300 5.6 IS + Canon 430EX got ugly pictures . I got so many cameras and lens , maybe more than some pro photographers . But I consider myself an Amateur because I am not making any money from Photography . My camera collection varies from Contax with CZ lens . Varieties of Nikon film bodies and Fuji S2 with a lot of Nikkor lens . Canon 20D with several Canon lens and one of them is 70 - 200 2.8IS . To my personal preference Sony CCD sensor is better than Canon Cmos sensor . Colors are more saturate and brillant similar to Fuji sensor but faster because of newer technology . My next purchase will be Sigma 70 - 200 2.8 DG macro when it's available and I will sell my Canon 70 - 200 2.8 IS .
    • 025 4  Before I purchased this camera I had read lots of reviews on other DSLR cameras in the $500 price bracket . On the day of purchasing the A200 I had actually chosen the Pentax K200D as the reviews for that camera were slightly more positive . However if you're like me then you'll want the biggest bang for your buck and since Amazon is selling the A200 with both the kit 70mm lens and the 300mm lens for only $549 this to me was absolutely the best offer . First of all the build on this camera is pretty solid . Some reviews said it was too plasticky but I think it's a pretty solid unit . The kits lens don't have that nice solid , rubbery grip like more expensive lenses but for starting out they are absolutely fine . Some other reviews said the images produced by the kit lens are a little on the soft side , but I thought they were pretty darn sharp . If you are new to DSLR like me and stepping up from a regular point & shoot camera or 35mm SLR camera then this is absolutely a good choice . The camera body itself has enough features to keep you busy and experimenting such as using Aperture and Shutter priority ( I'm too afraid to try manual mode just yet ! ) and it will give you plenty of opportunity to upgrade to better lenses in the future as your expertise grows . Overall this is a great camera that produces beautiful images . The kit lenses are good enough to last you through your familiarity with the camera and the body packs enough features that will only produce even better pictures as you add better lenses in the future .
    • 027 4  This review is from : Sony Alpha A200W 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization with 18 - 70mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 and 75 - 300mm f / 4.5 - 5.6 Lenses ( Electronics ) The 18 - 70mm kit lens was sharp enough for portraiture at its telephoto focal lengths . All-automatic exposure , focus and flash produced good results on many typical scenes . Both this lens and the companion 75 - 300mm kit lens should have numerically smaller f-stops , and so I bought a 1.7 used Minolta 50mm lens for serious available light work . Therein lies one of the Sony's attractions : Minolta A-mount lenses work in full auto mode . Sony's proprietary battery is outrageously expensive , but so are batteries for other DSLRs - - even so , it's wise to have a backup battery .
    • 030 4  This review is from : Sony Alpha A200K 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization with 18 - 70mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 Lens ( Electronics ) This camera takes great pictures as expected but has quite a few user friendly available adjustments . Being able to adjust exposure is critical to me and there are several simple to use features in the camera allowing you to do that . Shake reduction built into camera works well and allows for use of any lens to take advantage of it .
    • 032 4  After being a Minolta film photographer for 30 years , I finally went digital . ( OK . . . . Some of us men are set in our ways ! ! ) After reading the owner's manual , one of the first of several things that I liked about this camera , was the fact that I can adjust the diopter . Being a near-sighted photographer , this meant that I can shoot pictures , without my glasses . What sold me on the Sony DSLR , was the fact that when Sony bought Minolta , they wanted to make the Minolta photographer happy , by making the Sony body fit the Minolta AF lens system . Also depending on which Minolta AF flash unit that you have , it will work with the A200 . In shooting weddings , with the 2GB compact flash card that I have , it will feel kind of nice not worrying about how long , before I have to change the film . As for the results . . . . . I'M IMPRESSED ! ! For you Minolta fim SLR photographers , who want to go fully digital , this is the camera for you .
    • 033 4  Love this camera . A super value and you don't all you have to do is point and shoot to take great pictures . Of course there are excellent DSLR features to take advantage of , but you don't have to learn it all right away to get excellent results . I chose this over the Nikon D60 and Canon Rebel Xti because of the antishake technology and longer battery life and have not regretted it . The only advantage that I see with the Nikon and the Canon is that they are the top sellers and there are a few more accessories available . Minolta AF lenses fit this camera . ( check for specific details ) but I got one and works great . Would definetly recommend this camera .
    • 039 4  I have owned this camera close to a year now and absolutely love it ! I have looked at the Canon and Nikon as well as Olympus competitors and I choose this one over the others and I am happy with my decision . ( note I have also extensively used the Canon XS for about a year now and IMHO does not even come close the the performance or quality of the Sony A200 ) Battery : Battery life is outstanding I have never had it die on me even once sometimes I could go a few days without even charging it ( taking a few hundred shots each day ) In general I get about 600 without flash and about 200 - 300 with flash Kit Lens : The kit lens is surprisingly well built and has a surprisingly good quality . When compared to the canon XS's standard kit lens ( 18 - 55mm ) the build quality is much higher and the sharpness throughout the range is much higher then that of other kit lenses I have used . Lenses In General : one of the things I hear the most commonly from company biased employees at camera stores when trying to lore people away from less common brands like Sony is on the lack of lens options . This is simply not true I would not consider myself a pro but an advanced amateur , though I do know some pros who use Sony and agree that there is every lens you will ever need on the Sony camera's unless you do specialized photography ( like microscope photography or telescope photography ) you will not be bothered with the lens options sony gives you . Not only will all of the sony lenses work on the camera ( and there are a lot of sony lenses ) but also all of the Monlita lenses will as well and they work just as good and you can find great deals on used Monilta lenses . Not to mention all the major third party lens companies produce lenses for Sony ( Tamron , Sigma etc ) So if you hear someone saying there are not a lot of lens options for the Sony camera system then don't listen to them Ergonomics : This was one of the main reasons I choose this because the Canon camera's ( XS , XSI , XTI ) did not fit my hands very well ( I have big hands ) this Sony fit my hands perfect . I would also like to compliment Nikon for having great ergonomics on there cameras as well , the Nikons fit my hand great so it would seem Canon is the only one with ergonomic related problems that I have used and for my hands . Quality : The Quality is great on this camera and IMO almost identical to the performance of the Nikon D80 . The Noise could be a little better but I find it usable to shoot at ISO 1600 if I turn of noise reduction in camera ( built in noise reduction is Horrible and makes the picture worse so turn this off ) and then use a program like Noise Ninja or Dfine ( I prefer Dfine ) if you use one these softwares it will let you use iso 1600 for small prints ( no larger then 8x10 IMO at this ISO ) . Also at iso 100 the dynamic range is very good when shooting in Raw I can pull or push about 2 stops ether way without making it look too bad . Features : This camera has a lot of features that are extremely useful like IS ( image stabilization ) since IS is built into the camera every lens benefits and you don't need to pay extra for IS lenses like you do on NIkon and Canon . It also has dynamic range optimizer so that it pushes the shadows slightly and pulls the highlights slightly . One feature that was included in the A100 that is not in the 200 is Mirror lockup which is disappointing because it would have been very useful ( mirror lockup produces even sharper images by moving the mirror up before as to not shake the camera ) . Build Quality : This camera is built very tough ! For example about a week after I got it I had it on a tripod about 5 feet from the sidewalk ( yes concrete ) and it fell over when I bumped the tripod , right onto the concrete and all it did was put a scratch on the top of the flash . Not to mention it has been through very moist conditions , I have taken this out unprotected ( probably not smart ) during heavy rain storms and pretty much soaked it and have never had so much as a problem with this camera . All in all this is an amazing camera and IMO the best that you will find under 800 dollars as of right now . Remember you are buying into a system not just an individual camera . One thing that I dislike and hope that sony changes is that this has an unstandard hotshoe and requires an adapter to work with studio lights or other name brand flashes . Check out samples I have uploaded to Amazon I include one which was shot in 1600 ISO with built in Noise reduction turned off and using Dfine for noise reduction
    • 041 4  I purchased my A200 on a whim - I am not a professional photographer by any means , just a enthusiast who wanted something better than your normal run of the mill point and shoot . For a person of limited experience such as myself - mostly sticking with the Kodak's and other smaller devices , my first DSLR was a welcome change and the interface is actually very intuitive . Being able to take multiple shots right after another - bang-bang-bang - is an amazingly nice convenience . Also , the additional lenses are a great bargain - being able to do both macro and zoom shots by swapping out a lens is nice after being limited to specific zooms . I can't say enough about how great it is that Sony allowed the use of Compact Flash cards instead of just Sony Memory sticks ( which are generally smaller and overpriced ) . I prefer SD cards but there are quite a few CF to SD adapters so that's not much of an issue . I don't have much experience with the supplied software as I prefer to take the memory card and put it directly into my laptop instead of using a USB transfer .
    • 042 4  When you google best starter DSLR , just about every result will tell you that your best option is either the Nikon D40 or Canon XS . Olympus and Pentax are sometimes mentioned , but Sony ( formerly Minolta , as I found out later ) is almost completely left out . It wasn't until I found a comparison chart of all DSLR's that I realized that Sony even produced them . I can only imagine that a consumer that does their research will be skeptical of Sony because of their relative obscurity . I bought the a200 because it was the least expensive starter DSLR with the most features . I can say that this camera is exactly what I was looking for , with just about every feature that I need , all wrapped up in an interface that's easy to use . When you first start out using a DSLR camera , the number of things you can control in full manual mode can be overwhelming . On the a200 , all the image settings are presented to you in an easy-to-understand display , with individual buttons and dials that control all the exposure and focus settings . Moreover , the in-body image stabilization and AF motor are great features too . Compare this to the Nikon D40 , where both the image stabilization and the AF motor are built into the lens . As for the image quality , I really can't complain . Since I'm still new to digital photography ( my last SLR camera was a Minolta x370 from the 80 ' s ) , I was blown away by how clear the images were . I could take a picture of a restaurant from across the street , and still be able to read the size 16 font on their menus posted in the window when I downloaded the images to my computer . The only complaints I have about this model are the software and the lack of live view . The included software is mediocre , at best , and is only really useful for converting the camera's RAW images to TIFFs or JPEGs when you shoot in RAW mode . Also , you'll have to use the viewfinder due to the lack of live view , but for a DSLR in this price range , that's expected . You really do get a lot for your money . If budget is important , this is the DSLR to get .
    • 047 4  This review is from : Sony Alpha A200K 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization with 18 - 70mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 Lens ( Electronics ) This camera does it all at a very reasonable price . I like that , unlike Nikon's lower priced cameras , the Sony has auto focus built into the body rather than into the lens . This means lenses are generally less expensive . Autofocus is super quick except in very low light where it seems to have difficulties , but then so do they all . Picture quality is excellent , and I am extremely satisfied with the quality and reliability of the camera . You cannot get a better DSLR at anything close to the price of this one .
    • 050 4  I began wanting a better camera a couple years ago when my cousin shared with me some of the pictures he'd taken with his high end Nikon DSLR but of course I couldn't afford to go that route . I shopped around for a while and when I was ready I bought this camera . I must say that so far , in a little over a month and a half and a couple thousand pictures later I'm still happy with my purchase . The camera does everything that I wanted and I'm able to use the lenses from my old Minolta Automatic Focus lenses . The only thing I'm not happy with is the timer function . It turns out that when you click on the shutter and activate the timer , the camera focuses and doesn't adjust the focus anymore . This may sound trivial but if you happen to be in front of the camera when you press the shutter button it'll focus on you up close and then it won't adjust the focus again when the field changes . This seems like a simple fix , the auto focus should take place a second before the timer runs out and the picture is taken . This'll give everyone time to get in place . The other solution would be to have a wireless remote shutter switch . I wish I had that option . Well , at least I know now what to look for next time I make such a purchase .
    • 054 4  This review is from : Sony Alpha A200K 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization with 18 - 70mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 Lens ( Electronics ) This camera is really easy to use , It's the first camera I have purchased of this type and I have taken some pretty good shots of it . I bought it mainly for my travels to various cities on the East Coast of America and it was all-in-all a good purchase . On the other hand it could have been packaged a little better from the seller , but it was adequate .
    • 055 4  This camera is really easy to use , It's the first camera I have purchased of this type and I have taken some pretty good shots of it . I bought it mainly for my travels to various cities on the East Coast of America and it was all-in-all a good purchase . On the other hand it could have been packaged a little better from the seller , but it was adequate .
    • 056 4  I'm using the A - 200 now for a year and made about 40,000 pics with it . PROS : ( + ) Very light . Yes , it feels like less quality because Sony used more plastic but it makes the camera way lighter than it's competitors and yet I haven't figured out any signs of wear or damage . If you want to carry more weight to have the perception of more quality , go for another SLR . ( + ) Better kit-lens . The 18 - 70mm is versatile enough to use it as your one and only lens , compared to the common 18 - 55mm kit-lenses . And it's incredible lightweight too . Spice it up with a Sigma 70 - 300mm for about $150 and you're all set ( btw , that is one of the best tele - and macro-lenses you can get for the money ! ) . Quality of the lens is okay , keeping in mind that all zoom lenses can't mess with prime lenses in terms of picture quality . An 18 - 200mm Tamron would be an alternative , but it makes a lot of distortion in wide-angel - had that one . ( + ) Compatible with Minolta System . You can use the old Minolta lenses . Bought a Minolta prime lens 28mm f2.8 with AutoFocus for $110 used . Works like a current Sony lens with full automode support , no difference ( and it really makes sharp , crisp pics ! ) . While the use of old film-era lenses is not a Sony / Minolta-only phenomenon , I have the feeling , people are less fighting for this stuff as Sony is not extremely common in the SLR sector , compared to Canon or Nikon . So you are more likely to get a good deal with the old Minolta stuff . ( + ) Extra ISO Button . Easy to reach , this is not absolutely common in the entry-level segment . CONS : ( - ) The stupid eye-start . Well , what Sony sells as a feature is the most annoying , stupid thing ever . Imagine , a camera hanging at your neck will never ever shut off because your belly keeps the eye-sensor active all the time . And you can not deactivate this feature . Technically you can turn it off in the menu , but that has no consequences : The camera will stay alive forever if you wear it . I'm so annoyed that I have to keep a safety distance to the damn sensor for about a minute to let the cam shut off by itself . ( - ) On / Off Switch . Most cameras have their on / off switch on the right side where you can operate it with your index finger = shutter finger is able to turn the cam off without using your other hand . Not so this one which is on the left side . Combined with the eye-start issue it's the result of stupid product design . ( - ) JPEG Compression . The camera is compressing the JPEG-Quality images even in finest quality setting slightly too much . It's not really bad , though . As I'm shooting in RAW most of the time , this is not a problem for me and I think most of the people buying an entry-level SLR wouldn't even notice that . Picture quality of this one is nice anyway ! ( - ) Bracket limit of 0,7 . Bracket shooting mode enables you to shoot 3 pics with different exposure in a row while keeping the shutter button pressed . In other words , it will produce e.g . 1 underexposed pic , 1 normal pic , 1 overexposed pic . Great for post-producing HDR pictures . You can set the range of how strong the under - / overexposure is . Unfortunately unlike other D-SLRs , the Sony A - 200 is limited to 0,7 . Why ? I would like to scream at a Sony designer . My old Pentax was able to make a bracket with up to - 2 / 0 / + 2 . A range of 0,7 is so ridiculous that you totally can forget about this feature . I have to admit though , that most of the people buying this cam will never use this special feature . ( - ) High ISO . Okay , this is not only a problem with Sony . I read the manufacturers and consumers highlighting the awesome ability to shoot with ISO 3200 . Forget about anything beyond ISO 800 , pics will look terribly noisy . To make great pictures with ISO 3200 or even 1600 , you need to spend $1600 or more for a prosumer or pro SLR . No matter what , those entry level SLR produce a lot of noise even at ISO 800 ( though this is still acceptable ) . Maybe in a few years . In ISO Auto mode the cam will not go beyond ISO 400 anyway - I guess that's because Sony know that the pics aren't looking that smooth anymore beyond ISO 400 . . . The Sony A - 200 is a good choice , but I don't know if I would rather go with a Nikon D40 instead . I got a great deal one year ago and I don't regret buying it . But again , I think the D40 makes better pics , though it is more heavy and the kit lens needs more desperately to be replaced than the Sony kit lens .
    • 057 4  This review is from : Sony Alpha A200K 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization with 18 - 70mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 Lens ( Electronics ) Excellent camera . Why spend more money on other brands when this has all the features of the more expensive cameras . I love this camera , takes awesome photos and has so many creative aspects to photo taking . You can change the lenses for other types of photography ; macro , etc . . . but the lens that comes with this camera does it all . You can zoom in when you need to . There is a pop up flash that senses low light . You can put it on all automatic ; focusing , light metering or you can go creative and make your own settings . This is a very versitile camera that is great for the beginner or for the advanced photographer because there are so many possibilities . This takes creative photography to the max ! I love this camera , my camera , and would recommend it to anyone !
    • 060 4  This review is from : Sony Alpha A200K 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization with 18 - 70mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 Lens ( Electronics ) Have used this camera since last year and I'm buying this one as a Christmas gift for the family .
    • 067 4  I have always used Canon before but I have also used a Nikon D - 60 for a short while . I obtained an A200W ( two lenses kit ) . I generally liked the build , excellent features for the price and the fact that it includes two lenses ( 18 - 70 and 75 - 300 ) . The menus are excellent and the battery life is extremely good . However there are disappointing things also : - ISO800 and above is almost unusable for professional work because of the noise . - In low light situations ( indoor and cloudy days ) the noise and quality of the photo ( white balance and in noise ) is sometimes terrible . - Pictures of kit lens 17 - 70 are disappointing in maximum zoom . Same goes with 75 - 300 . - Photos with flash ( automatic mode ) are sometimes overexposure and sometimes underexposure .
    • 069 4  Logic would say that the newer Sony Alpha 230 is better than the Sony Alpha 200 , but if you look at the specs ( shorter battery life , smaller grip and a smaller zoom lens 18 - 55mm versus the 18 - 70mm kit lens that comes with the Alpha 200 ) . What I like about this camera : - Long battery life - Easy to use - Feels substantial ( more so than the entry level Nikons and Canons ) - The 18 - 70mm lens - You can get used Minolta lenses for great prices on Amazon , eBay and Craigslist - Image quality - Focal points What I am not crazy about : - Shutter is loud - Odd hot shoe - Flash is a little weak ( but stronger than the one on the A230 ) - Slower
    • 072 4  I love the camera . . . . fun to use and learn . . . . takes great pictures ! Thankfully you don't need the software that comes with it because it crashed my computer . I had to restore . . . but it let me restore it to a point before I installed the Sony Software so I didn't lose anything . . . anyone else have problems with the software ? Is there a fix ?
    • 075 4  I'm not a fanboy of any model and don't know a lot about digital photography . Several years ago I purchased a Canon a70 as I was quite involved as an eBay powerseller and needed a small point and shoot to sell my wares . I purchased photoshop and away I went . I was most impressed with the clarity of the a70 images for being less than 4mp . I've yet to read the entire instruction manual for the a200 as I was told the best way to get familiar with the camera was to simply spend time taking photos . I sense this is excellent advice . I'm glad I purchased this model ( as well as a warranty ) as I plan to take many photos of my friends ( and pets ) as they're lovely people , and well , animals seem to photograph very well . I am impressed with the number of features on the a200 and I certainly like the anti-shake correction , , , the feature which sold me on this model . I understand that Sony builds the anti-shake feature into the body and most other camera makers build the anti-shake into the lenses ? I was tempted to buy the a350 as I have big hands and it has a bigger body , however , the a350 felt like too much camera as I am new to digital photography . I've yet to play around with the ISO feature however , I understand that the ISO rating related to film speed ? ? I'm excited to play around with the features and test my luck with taking black and white photos . I have a Great Dane and I'm sure she won't mind if I take 20 or 2000 photos of her . I'm somewhat excited to use her image on this years Christmas card . I am open to any feedback and suggestions . Thanks for reading my post .
    • 076 4  I have bought this camera after seeing many reviews and comments on this camera . I am not a professional but I felt it is very easy to use . I am able to take few good picture out of the box . The cannon and Nikon have better options than this but for the price range the sony 200w offers far better options compared to the cannon and nikon . the only option that is missing on this camera is live view mode that is not at all a problem for me , on my previous camera DSC-H7 i always preferred to use view finder rather than live view . Auto focus works great . instead of spending 399 on mega zoom camera invest 150 more on this slr . pros : easy to use . offers a lot for the price . in body image stabilizer . image stabilizer works well with short range but can be noticeable on 200mm zoom software works on mac too , but i can find all the options than are in software in i-life or i-photo on mac . good battery life ( I forgot to turn off the camera for two days and the battery life stood at the same level where i left two days before ) cons : no live view lens are pricey when compared to lens for nikon and cannon
    • 077 4  This review is from : Sony Alpha A200W 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization with 18 - 70mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 and 75 - 300mm f / 4.5 - 5.6 Lenses ( Electronics ) This is truly a wonderfull camera for anybody who wants to get into the SLR Digital Camera world . Photographs are excellent , the level of detail that one gets in the pics is amazing , and it is so easy to use . Little by little one gets more use to all its features , but right out of the box , after charging the batteries , it's just point-a-shoot , with all the professional look of it . If it's worht mentioning , the only thing that I do not understand why this model does not support it , is the live view . But taking pics the old fashioned way , looking thru the viewfinder , it's even more realistic down the road . I , as a beginner , recommend this product 100% !
    • 079 4  This review is from : Sony Alpha A200W 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization with 18 - 70mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 and 75 - 300mm f / 4.5 - 5.6 Lenses ( Electronics ) I shopped around a lot before purchasing this camera and found that comparable cameras were way more expensive than this one . I was a little hesitant but when I received it I found that this camera does not disappoint . So worth the money !
    • 084 4  This review is from : Sony Alpha A200K 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization with 18 - 70mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 Lens ( Electronics ) I ordered this camera off amazon so i could get 1500 reward points on my amazon card ; otherwise it is pretty much the same price everywhere . This is my first SLR type camera and i am very pleased with it . keep in mind that although i did a ton of research , i am writing this review with nothing to compare this camera to because i have never actually used another brand . I wanted an SLR camera for the shutter speed , quality of the pictures and zoom capabilities . so far i have been pleased with all of these options . there are still many things i need to learn about the camera to really be able to use it to its full potential but i was able to take it out of the box and start taking nice pictures with the automatic settings . for the money , the sony seems to be the best entry level camera . it is cheap enough to feel like you can upgrade if you decided photography is your thing , and good enough to keep if you are just an amateur like myself .
    • 085 4  I ordered this camera off amazon so i could get 1500 reward points on my amazon card ; otherwise it is pretty much the same price everywhere . This is my first SLR type camera and i am very pleased with it . keep in mind that although i did a ton of research , i am writing this review with nothing to compare this camera to because i have never actually used another brand . I wanted an SLR camera for the shutter speed , quality of the pictures and zoom capabilities . so far i have been pleased with all of these options . there are still many things i need to learn about the camera to really be able to use it to its full potential but i was able to take it out of the box and start taking nice pictures with the automatic settings . for the money , the sony seems to be the best entry level camera . it is cheap enough to feel like you can upgrade if you decided photography is your thing , and good enough to keep if you are just an amateur like myself .
    • 087 4  This review is from : Sony Alpha A200W 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization with 18 - 70mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 and 75 - 300mm f / 4.5 - 5.6 Lenses ( Electronics ) I immediately noticed that the anti-shake feature didn't work . Amazon sent me a new unit instantly , no questions asked with a prepaid UPS label . Great service from Amazon .
    • 093 4  This review is from : Sony Alpha A200W 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization with 18 - 70mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 and 75 - 300mm f / 4.5 - 5.6 Lenses ( Electronics ) This is a great product , whit the sony alpha a200w you can a make excellent pictures ! ! !
    • 098 4  This review is from : Sony Alpha A200K 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization with 18 - 70mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 Lens ( Electronics ) The Sony A200 camer , I did not get a clear picture out of it yet , the reason that I gave it a 2 stars , because it will not take AA battery , and it will not take standard flash , ( like my Vivitar , 283 , 285 . ) The reason that I bought it , beacuse , I have all other camers already , and I like to try out for a sony , and turn out this is the worse camer that I have , because it will not take standar flash .

  • 024 4  I recently bought the Alpha 200 and took it to Alaska cruise trip and I am happy with it so far . Before to purchase this camera , I was waiting for the Canon 40D to drop price but I could not wait further more so I got my Sony the day before my trip . I also bought Sony HVL-F36AM for USD100 and Sony camera bag + battery for USD30 . I don't think you can get a better deal than this from other brand like Canon or Nikon . I took the camera and Tamron 17 - 50 2.8 , Minolta 50 1.7 to the trip and took beautiful portrait pictures of friends on the stairs of the ship Princess Saphire with 50 1.7 iso @ 800 no flash . My friend with Canon 5D , Canon 28 - 300 5.6 IS + Canon 430EX got ugly pictures . I got so many cameras and lens , maybe more than some pro photographers . But I consider myself an Amateur because I am not making any money from Photography . My camera collection varies from Contax with CZ lens . Varieties of Nikon film bodies and Fuji S2 with a lot of Nikkor lens . Canon 20D with several Canon lens and one of them is 70 - 200 2.8IS . To my personal preference Sony CCD sensor is better than Canon Cmos sensor . Colors are more saturate and brillant similar to Fuji sensor but faster because of newer technology . My next purchase will be Sigma 70 - 200 2.8 DG macro when it's available and I will sell my Canon 70 - 200 2.8 IS .
    • 010 4  I am new to the DSLR scene and I took a while to make my decision on which one to buy , and after look over all the various camera I chose the Sony Alpha A200 , for the many features and for the great price for a 10Mp camera with steady shot feature . Sorry if I dont get technical , but I am just learning the ropes , here . But after speaking to several Owners of this camera , and other DSLR enthusiasts , all agree this is a excellent camera for the price with many great features . IF you are looking to get into DSLR for the first time , you wont go wrong in choosing this camera , as I get more used to it and learn to take better pictures , I will update this review . But for now I give it a solid 5 stars . My first outing with the Camera was at a Dog show / working dog event and I took over 800 pics , and so far they beat any other pics I have taken in the past as far as quality .
    • 022 4  This camera far exceeds my expectations . The in-body IS ( image stabilization ) works like a charm , and i love the fact that i will not have to spend an arm and a leg for a lens kit . My next camera will definitely have this feature . The two lenses that came with this package are great starter lenses , 1 wide angle and 1 telephoto . . . . what more do you need as an amateur photographer ? The build quality is pretty good and i do not think it is heavy at all like i heard before purchasing . Thank you Sony !
    • 029 4  This one is for first time dslr buyers who do not want to go the nikon or canon way , yeah theres olympus , pentax , lumix , so on . . . so whats special about the Sony A200 ? The A100 has proved that Sony can live up to the levels of the big players . The A200 has a feature set for a price a 100 - 300 $ cheaper than rivals . . . . . . . thats not it . . . . I made up my mind on the A200 only after I played with in the store , it felt great on my hands , more like a mid range than entry level , and the most ergonomic . Do not decide solely on internet reviews and flickr images , you have to feel and handle a camera before you buy , and then you can decide if you really want to spend an extra 300 on the canon . Picture quality is much better than the best point and shoots , but the bundled lens is average . Like any dslr you have to invest in better lenses , may be next year . . . . . Its a great choice for an entry dslr to learn and grow with .
    • 089 4  This camera is one of the best I have had ever ! ! ! I bought it just before having my baby girl and she looks BEAUTIFUL in every single picture ! ! ! well , she IS the most beautiful thing . The only bad thing is that is not coming with any storage card . . . It should have at least one very small .

  • 037 4  I spent months researching digital SLR cameras and initially bought the Nikon D60 but when I got it , the camera was too small for my hands so I returned it and got the a200 which was another camera I had been looking into . The camera takes really great pictures and is pretty easy to use and get the hang of . This camera is sized well for someone with big hands but the camera has plenty of features and quality for any hobbyist or beginning DSLR photographer . I bought the kit with the 18 - 70 and 70 - 300 lenses and I couldn't be happier . I would recommend getting a second battery for the camera and eventually investing in an accessory flash . the pop flash is adequate for casual shooting but a good accessory flash will greatly improve the quality of your indoor and low light pictures . My next investment is going to be a prime 50mm lens since the kit lens has an f stop of 3.5 which doesn't give you as much flexibility for low light shooting . Overall , a great product at a great price . Highly recommend . The 300 is the same camera but with live view . I believe you do lose accuracy in the viewfinder with the 300 so if live view is not important , get the 200 .
    • 045 4  Great camera at an amazing price compared to those in the same price range . My first DSLR and had no problem operating it without reading the manual . [ . . . ]

  • 043 4  I havae a small digital camera that takes good pictures but I wanted one that would get me some close-up shots during football games that my son plays in . I researched several cameras and lenses from various manufacturers and sellers . I finally decided to go with the package that Amazon was offering . I do not regret the decision . I am no professional by any means , but the camera makes the pictures seem like I am . I am still learning some of the different functions on the camera , but they are not that hard to learn and in time I will have a handle on them . As an extra bonus , the camera actually arrived earlier than anticipated . Very happy with the camera , lenses , and the delivery .
    • 012 4  I have had several digital cameras , and this is my first dslr . I love taking pictures with it , especially action shots . Super fast auto focus , choices of programs etc . are found on lots of dslr's . The reason I bought this one is that it accepts Minolta af lenses and the anti-shake technology is in the camera and not in the lens . This makes additional lenses much more affordable .
    • 015 4  After much research I chose this camera over upgrading to a Canon 40D . I am so glad that I did . The pictures are really amazing . The auto focus so much faster than the Xti which is what I had . I totally am in love with the results . The camera really is great . The kit lens is even really great .
    • 044 4  I was very satisfied with my camera and accessories . Everything was as advertised and it arrived incredibly fast .
    • 086 4  I am 100 % satisfied ! I am really glad because it was easy ane fast and the product I bought is exactly what I want.I recommend this !
    • 097 4  I considered myself a semi-professional with my other digital camera . This camera only lasted two days with me because it was WAY too hard to use ! I read the book really quickly - and had a college reunion that weekend and just figured the AUTO would work . However , the pics were blurry , showed streaks through images , and overall were extremely disappointing . This camera is also huge , much larger than I ever expected . Large and heavy - and it is certainly not a take with you to a reuinon camera . I returned it and ordered a CannonG9 and I couldnt be happier with the image quality , speed , small size , 12 Mgpixels . . . . I suggest looking at the G9 .

  • 048 4  This camera does it all at a very reasonable price . I like that , unlike Nikon's lower priced cameras , the Sony has auto focus built into the body rather than into the lens . This means lenses are generally less expensive . Autofocus is super quick except in very low light where it seems to have difficulties , but then so do they all . Picture quality is excellent , and I am extremely satisfied with the quality and reliability of the camera . You cannot get a better DSLR at anything close to the price of this one .

    • 053 4  I love this camera , I was going to buy a Nikon . . . then because of my budget I turned to the Canon Rebel - got the Rebel xsi thinking it was going to be great because of the reviews . It was horrible , i don't know if it was because i bought a refurbished one but all the pics i would take would come out very unclear , and trust me i changed the settings for hours . Then i took it to the beach because i love photographing sunsets . The photos that i was getting from the canon rebel xsi where not quality pics i was hoping to take . . . . my sony cybershot took way better photos and was only $150 . I ended up going to a few pawn shops to see if maybe it was my lens from the rebel , as to why nothing was coming out amazing . Where i live there are no camera stores , so that wahy i decided on the pawn shops . After a few visits i found one shop that had the Sony and a Nikon . The sony came with a 70 - 300mm tele-macro lens , and the kit lens , plus a new camera bag . I played with this one for about an hour and found it being so easy to use , and the manual is like a photography for dummies , that made everything so easy to understand . The moment i touched the Nikon i was couldn't even firgure how to get the live view screen on , so that to me is a minus , same thing with my canon rebel xsi . So from that moment i put the nikon down and knew for sure the Sony was exactly what i was looking for . I absolutely love it and very simple to use . . . the buttons and short cuts are right where you need them and you can change the coloring while viewing .
      • 019 4  This is a great DSLR at an amazing price . It is a very sophisticated camera yet easy to use . The fucntions you need to change most often are easily accessable , not buried in a menu . Although this is considered an entry level DSLR , it's far more advanced then that description would imply . You have total creative control over the image as well as in body stabilization . I would have given this camera 5 stars had it not been for the lens included in this kit . The lens is an old Minolta design that probably worked well with a 6MP camera but its limitations are clear with this 10MP CCD , the lens exhibits a limited area of sharpness and produces retatively flat images . My suggestion is to buy the body and look elsewhere for the glass .
      • 040 4  I have used many DSLR's and have owned two Nikons ( D40 and D60 ) before purchasing this one . I have to say for the money , this thing is awesome ! The cheapest Nikon with both of these lenses will cost you 900 to 1200 and not even come close to these specs . This camera includes the motor in the body which is a huge feature that Nikon and Canon charge a hefty fee ! The Nikon d40 and D60 use a measly 3 point focus system compared to Sony's 9 point focus system . 10 MP is more than enough to take beautiful pictures and blow them up to your liking . Colors are stunningly clear and life like ! All in all this camera is a real bargain for what you get and what it does . Sony really came through in the DSLR market ! Great for camera enthusiasts or the semi pro looking to get started !
      • 074 4  I looked long and hard before deciding on what SLR I wanted to buy to enter the more professional level of digital equipment . I bought the a200 because of the inbody stabilization , included af motor , and great performance across the board . The superior kit lens and ergonomics where just icing on the cake .
      • 078 4  This is truly a wonderfull camera for anybody who wants to get into the SLR Digital Camera world . Photographs are excellent , the level of detail that one gets in the pics is amazing , and it is so easy to use . Little by little one gets more use to all its features , but right out of the box , after charging the batteries , it's just point-a-shoot , with all the professional look of it . If it's worht mentioning , the only thing that I do not understand why this model does not support it , is the live view . But taking pics the old fashioned way , looking thru the viewfinder , it's even more realistic down the road . I , as a beginner , recommend this product 100% !
      • 082 4  Beautiful camera . It takes a bit , at least for me , two days to get used to it . Its my first SLR camera . So far , I am impressed and love it .

    • 058 4  Excellent camera . Why spend more money on other brands when this has all the features of the more expensive cameras . I love this camera , takes awesome photos and has so many creative aspects to photo taking . You can change the lenses for other types of photography ; macro , etc . . . but the lens that comes with this camera does it all . You can zoom in when you need to . There is a pop up flash that senses low light . You can put it on all automatic ; focusing , light metering or you can go creative and make your own settings . This is a very versitile camera that is great for the beginner or for the advanced photographer because there are so many possibilities . This takes creative photography to the max ! I love this camera , my camera , and would recommend it to anyone !
      • 031 4  This camera takes great pictures as expected but has quite a few user friendly available adjustments . Being able to adjust exposure is critical to me and there are several simple to use features in the camera allowing you to do that . Shake reduction built into camera works well and allows for use of any lens to take advantage of it .
      • 046 4  I love this camera . It takes crist , beautiful shots . The pictures pop out at you . Easy to use . Perfect ! ! !
      • 052 4  I love this camera . Taking pictures of this quality , with this speed is a blast . You can be an amateur and turn out professional photos . It allows me to photograph my children in all sports in action .
      • 071 4  I got the camera on the expected arrival date , in excellent condition . Perfect . The only thing missing was the memory card , but the seller sent it to me when I emailed him .
      • 081 4  I got this camera for my birthday and I absolutly love it . I found it very easy to use and the pictures come out wonderful . I use the larger lens the most , because of birds , deer , wildlife . It's a great camera for beginners also . I really love it and would highly reccommend it . amazon had the best price .
      • 088 4  I immediately noticed that the anti-shake feature didn't work . Amazon sent me a new unit instantly , no questions asked with a prepaid UPS label . Great service from Amazon .

    • 070 4  Nice camera . Pictures are clean and easy to take . It's my first dslr and it does not disappoint me . The next purchase for this camera is a variety of lenses .

      • 090 4  Sinple to use , best , you can use your Minolta lenses ! Only complaint . . . camera does not cone with it's own bag !

        • 099 4  The Sony A200 camer , I did not get a clear picture out of it yet , the reason that I gave it a 2 stars , because it will not take AA battery , and it will not take standard flash , ( like my Vivitar , 283 , 285 . ) The reason that I bought it , beacuse , I have all other camers already , and I like to try out for a sony , and turn out this is the worse camer that I have , because it will not take standar flash .
          • 062 4  I bought this camera in March of 2008 , before it was in stores . I have loved this camera . But as I've started to become a better photographer , I am not so fond of this camera afterall . The problem I am having is this : what I see in the viewfinder is NOT what I get ! I wonder if anyone else is having this problem ? Mine is shooting high . I have used friend's cameras and theirs do not have this problem . I bought Sony to be different , to not have the same kind of camera as everyone else . It is looking like I should have gone with the norm .

        • Sony Alpha A200K 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization with 18 - 70mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 Lens ( Electronics ) My very first major brand 35mm SLR was a Minolta SRT 101 . I made some excellent photos with that camera , but was unimpressed with the construction quality and the quality of the pictures taken under fluorescent light . Otherwise , it took excellent indoor and outdoor shots . Moved on to Canon . Talk about impressed . . . nowhere in 35mm photography could you find a better combination of meter and lens ! Tack sharp lenses that gave VERY detailed shots of greenery , true to life color registers and a construction quality to rival Hasselblad's ! Something happened to BOTH Canons I had ! It was like they were cursed , so my next purchase was a Nikon FM . So , let's leap ahead to 1985 , and back to Minolta . The Maxxum 7000 comes out , and I can't resist this camera that does everything but go up to the subject and tell it to say Cheese ! . Autofocus , motor-driven , auto-rewind , aperture preferred , shutter-preferred , match-needle AND program modes ! ! Interchangeable Fresnel screens , facility to enlarge battery source , all for about $300.00 ! ! What I had was a Nikon FTN with all the fixins ' for about one third the price ! Served me beautifully until , after 20 - some years , it started to show its wear . So , I perused the ' net to see what was for sale and saw a Maxxum 50 for the unbelievable price of $164 . . . INCLUDING the lens ! ! Got it . A definite improvement over my old 7000 at half the price ! Then disaster ! After merging with Konica . . . Minolta gets out of the photographic camera business ! However , they pretty much sell all their rights to Sony , and Sony proceeds to produce a line of excellent DSLRs that use the Minolta AF lens mount . Wanting to go beyond just the regular point and shoot viewfinder digitals , I buy a Sony a200K and couldn't be happier ! The shots I've taken so far look like something out of a 4X5 view or ideal format medium format camera . VERY sharp ! The feature that really has me fascinated is the way the LCD menu will adjust to the way you're holding the camera , from vertical to 90 degrees off axis . . . . VERY thoughtful feature ! The battery's ability to be charged even if it's not totally depleted is nice , too ! Anti-shake , an in-camera dust-cleaning feature , 10.2 megapixels . . . . shutter / aperture priorities , match-needle and program . . . . . . I'M IN HOG HEAVEN ! ! This thing is a studio all in one camera ! ! Couple that with the amazing price I paid for mine and the fast as blazes delivery time I got from my vendor , and I'm sure I'll be a Sony DSLR man for a looooong time ! Recommended and a half !
          • 004 4  additional Info FYI Hi guys just wanted to share this with you . . . . . . . . . . About a week ago I was taking some nature photograph's . . . It was a hot day here in Miami and I was sweating quite a bit . After about 30 - 40 shots the lcd turned orange then green then the camera died . I sent it to the service center in Laredo TX , They told me there was corrosion on one of the boards and it was'nt covered by the warranty . Wow . . . was I dissapointed , They gave me the option to repair it for $350.00 or trade it in for a new camera . . . . I opted to upgrade to the A300 for $347.00 ( Duh ! ) . My point . . . . These cameras should be able to withstand some drops of sweat . . . we do take photos in the heat . . . . . so take extra care of yours . . . unless u want to upgrade to the A300 Hahahah . Another expensive lesson for me . . . . . . . . . . I'm looking forward to the A300 it should be arriving by early next week . hopefully the live view will minimize sticking my face on the camera while sweating . . . . . . . . hahaha . Hope to post more photos soon . . . If I hadnt bought so many accessories and lenses for the sony i wouldve gone another direction . . . . . I agree it's a great camera for its price . I sold my D40 to buy the A200 . Great sharp shots in daylight . One thing bugs me . . . . . The AF illuminator does'nt work well in dim light . I was actually looking for the AF illuminator on this and could'nt find one . I did some research and one site said it's built in w / the flash . . . . Does'nt work too well as far as i'm concerned . . . . The AF goes loco in really dim conditions . This is one thing sony should improve on . . . . . . . . follow up . . . i just received my HVL-F36AM flash by Sony and the AF Assist on the external flash works much much better . . . I reccomend u get one if you're planning to take a lot of shots in dim lighting . . . .
          • 005 4  Prequel : I am coming from a strict Nikon background and due to having my $4000 kit ( D80 , 3 VR , 3 2.8 pro lenses , etc ) stolen out of my car , am starting all over again . That being said , I don't have $4000 to plop down at once , so I decided to get an entry to mid-level system and after many internal battles , decided to try something different and go with the Alpha system . My thoughts were if things didn't work out with this setup , I haven't spent that much and could use it for a carry-around camera . So far I see absolutely NO reason to go back to Nikon . Yes , this system is THAT good . First off , the built-in Image Stabilization ( Super Steady Shot ) works wonders . I was able to hand hold the camera at a shutter speed of 1 / 5th of a second with an ISO of 400 and still get usable output . Second , the kit lens is actually pretty darn good ! There are some signs of CA ( purple fringing ) and softness wide open , but they are kept to a minimum . This lens is CERTAINLY better than the kit lens offered with the XT and Xti ( I haven't had a chance to try out the XSi kit yet ) and equivalent to the excellent 18 - 55mm Nikon kit lens ( The De facto of kit lenses ) . Not to mention the image quality the body brings to the table ! I have printed out and framed a picture taken at ( ASA ) ISO 1600 ! Now don't get me wrong , theres noise at that level , but its nothing like the 1st gen , a100 . Of course , it goes without saying , lower ISO shots are very vivid and sharp . Lastly , the menu structure and usability are second to none . Everything is laid out in a fashion that just makes sense . All-In-All , this is a system I have NO problems recommending to ANYONE !
          • 026 4  I'm a newbie in the dSLR world . I made a lot of internet research between the distinct models in the market , always looking for good features and lower price . I nailed my choise down to the SONY A200 with the 18 - 700mm lens , and I can tell you guys , I'm sooooooo happy with it ! ! ! * - Feels VERY good in my hand . * - Optical stabilization in the body , not lenses . * - Very good build quality , for an entry-level dSLR . * - The kit lens have a bigger optical range ( 18 - 70mm ) than the others entry-level dSLR ( 18 - 55mm ) . * - Superb IQ , nothing to envy the entry-level rivals . I don't hesitate to recommend all of you this camera , you'll not getting dissapointed going with this Alpha , but always keep in mind a couple of things : * - Is an entry-level budget camera , don't push it beyond limits , is not meant to extreme situations or weather . * - Remember is the photograph , not the camera who's gonna take the picture . So . . . GET CREATIVE ! ! !
          • 034 4  This review is from : Sony Alpha A200K 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization with 18 - 70mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 Lens ( Electronics ) My very first major brand 35mm SLR was a Minolta SRT 101 . I made some excellent photos with that camera , but was unimpressed with the construction quality and the quality of the pictures taken under fluorescent light . Otherwise , it took excellent indoor and outdoor shots . Moved on to Canon . Talk about impressed . . . nowhere in 35mm photography could you find a better combination of meter and lens ! Tack sharp lenses that gave VERY detailed shots of greenery , true to life color registers and a construction quality to rival Hasselblad's ! Something happened to BOTH Canons I had ! It was like they were cursed , so my next purchase was a Nikon FM . So , let's leap ahead to 1985 , and back to Minolta . The Maxxum 7000 comes out , and I can't resist this camera that does everything but go up to the subject and tell it to say Cheese ! . Autofocus , motor-driven , auto-rewind , aperture preferred , shutter-preferred , match-needle AND program modes ! ! Interchangeable Fresnel screens , facility to enlarge battery source , all for about $300.00 ! ! What I had was a Nikon FTN with all the fixins ' for about one third the price ! Served me beautifully until , after 20 - some years , it started to show its wear . So , I perused the ' net to see what was for sale and saw a Maxxum 50 for the unbelievable price of $164 . . . INCLUDING the lens ! ! Got it . A definite improvement over my old 7000 at half the price ! Then disaster ! After merging with Konica . . . Minolta gets out of the photographic camera business ! However , they pretty much sell all their rights to Sony , and Sony proceeds to produce a line of excellent DSLRs that use the Minolta AF lens mount . Wanting to go beyond just the regular point and shoot viewfinder digitals , I buy a Sony a200K and couldn't be happier ! The shots I've taken so far look like something out of a 4X5 view or ideal format medium format camera . VERY sharp ! The feature that really has me fascinated is the way the LCD menu will adjust to the way you're holding the camera , from vertical to 90 degrees off axis . . . . VERY thoughtful feature ! The battery's ability to be charged even if it's not totally depleted is nice , too ! Anti-shake , an in-camera dust-cleaning feature , 10.2 megapixels . . . . shutter / aperture priorities , match-needle and program . . . . . . I'M IN HOG HEAVEN ! ! This thing is a studio all in one camera ! ! Couple that with the amazing price I paid for mine and the fast as blazes delivery time I got from my vendor , and I'm sure I'll be a Sony DSLR man for a looooong time ! Recommended and a half !
          • 035 4  My very first major brand 35mm SLR was a Minolta SRT 101 . I made some excellent photos with that camera , but was unimpressed with the construction quality and the quality of the pictures taken under fluorescent light . Otherwise , it took excellent indoor and outdoor shots . Moved on to Canon . Talk about impressed . . . nowhere in 35mm photography could you find a better combination of meter and lens ! Tack sharp lenses that gave VERY detailed shots of greenery , true to life color registers and a construction quality to rival Hasselblad's ! Something happened to BOTH Canons I had ! It was like they were cursed , so my next purchase was a Nikon FM . So , let's leap ahead to 1985 , and back to Minolta . The Maxxum 7000 comes out , and I can't resist this camera that does everything but go up to the subject and tell it to say Cheese ! . Autofocus , motor-driven , auto-rewind , aperture preferred , shutter-preferred , match-needle AND program modes ! ! Interchangeable Fresnel screens , facility to enlarge battery source , all for about $300.00 ! ! What I had was a Nikon FTN with all the fixins ' for about one third the price ! Served me beautifully until , after 20 - some years , it started to show its wear . So , I perused the ' net to see what was for sale and saw a Maxxum 50 for the unbelievable price of $164 . . . INCLUDING the lens ! ! Got it . A definite improvement over my old 7000 at half the price ! Then disaster ! After merging with Konica . . . Minolta gets out of the photographic camera business ! However , they pretty much sell all their rights to Sony , and Sony proceeds to produce a line of excellent DSLRs that use the Minolta AF lens mount . Wanting to go beyond just the regular point and shoot viewfinder digitals , I buy a Sony a200K and couldn't be happier ! The shots I've taken so far look like something out of a 4X5 view or ideal format medium format camera . VERY sharp ! The feature that really has me fascinated is the way the LCD menu will adjust to the way you're holding the camera , from vertical to 90 degrees off axis . . . . VERY thoughtful feature ! The battery's ability to be charged even if it's not totally depleted is nice , too ! Anti-shake , an in-camera dust-cleaning feature , 10.2 megapixels . . . . shutter / aperture priorities , match-needle and program . . . . . . I'M IN HOG HEAVEN ! ! This thing is a studio all in one camera ! ! Couple that with the amazing price I paid for mine and the fast as blazes delivery time I got from my vendor , and I'm sure I'll be a Sony DSLR man for a looooong time ! Recommended and a half !
          • 036 4  I was definitely skeptical about buying a SONY SLR . Because as many know CANON AND NIKON are the top two out of any . But when I went to play with all the cameras , the Sony's quality was better than some of the canons and Nikons that were at the store . The lens with the 18 - 70mm is what sold me . The lens is amazing , the quality of my pictures couldn't have been clearer . I was very happy to use it since its easy to learn , especially if you are a new coming in to photography . Its very light weight . But when I was hiking with it , I didn't put it around my neck or even bring a bag ( STUPID IDEA ALWAYS TAKE A BAG . ) The hand grip was great fits perfectly . The black and white photos are a little white washed if not using the proper ISO in sunlight . The skies will come out completely white . But in some situations its hard to avoid . But I would suggest this camera to anyone . Its worth every penny and don't see a reason to ever switch over to Cannon or Nikon . Sony definitely surprised me with this amazing camera .
          • 049 4  I love my camera . My friend was putting my camera down until we compared his photos , ( taken with a more expensive Canon ) , and my photos taken with the Sony A200 . They were all beautiful photos , but when you compare picture quality and price , the Sony rises to the top . I going to take the $300 I saved buying the Sony and buy a telephoto lens . Amazon also was excellent . Quick delivery and unbelievable price ! A great place to shop
          • 063 4  This review is from : Sony Alpha A200K 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization with 18 - 70mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 Lens ( Electronics ) BULD : The camera feels very plasticky to the touch . It feels less sturdy than i had imagined it to be . The features are what you expect any DSLR to have . PICTURE QUALITY : The pictures are always a little softer than i would like . I have seen pictures taken by entry level Canon and Nikon cameras and their photos can be nice and crisp . I tried meddling around with the f-stop to get sharper images but they always turned out a tinge soft . BATTERY LIFE : OK . You can take it on a weekend trip without having to worry about recharging it . OVERALL : I was disappointed with the overall performance of the camera . I would not recommend this camera to anyone else . I suggest going for a Canon or Nikon . * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * UPDATE : Its been a little over a year after buying the camera and it failed on me . The auto-focus mechanism doesnt work anymore and the camera is literally useless . Since i am out of warranty i went to the store and got an estimate for the repair . I was told it would cost me $298 plus parts . I am very disappointed with Sony .
          • 064 4  BULD : The camera feels very plasticky to the touch . It feels less sturdy than i had imagined it to be . The features are what you expect any DSLR to have . PICTURE QUALITY : The pictures are always a little softer than i would like . I have seen pictures taken by entry level Canon and Nikon cameras and their photos can be nice and crisp . I tried meddling around with the f-stop to get sharper images but they always turned out a tinge soft . BATTERY LIFE : OK . You can take it on a weekend trip without having to worry about recharging it . OVERALL : I was disappointed with the overall performance of the camera . I would not recommend this camera to anyone else . I suggest going for a Canon or Nikon . * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * UPDATE : Its been a little over a year after buying the camera and it failed on me . The auto-focus mechanism doesnt work anymore and the camera is literally useless . Since i am out of warranty i went to the store and got an estimate for the repair . I was told it would cost me $298 plus parts . I am very disappointed with Sony .
          • 065 4  This review is from : Sony Alpha A200W 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization with 18 - 70mm f / 3.5 - 5.6 and 75 - 300mm f / 4.5 - 5.6 Lenses ( Electronics ) was able to purchase this item along with accessories before the holidays and had A YEAR to pay for them after applying for an amazon.com store card with deferred financing . 50 $ / month and now its all mine . LOVE it for ALL aspects sport ( golf-waterskiing ) / sunrise-sunset / fall foliage here in VT . . . i've ben an avid 35mm camera user for 20 + yrs ( purely amateur ) but have some postcard quality pictures i looked @ the nikon but could'nt justify spending THAT much $ $ $ for a body and 1 lens know i've only begun to utilize ths camera to its full potential . with the 8gb card included i've taken in excess of 500 pictures w / memory to spare . battery life is OUTSTANDING in my opinion . thinking maybe a higher end card will increase my speed w / the golf shots as w / it set on sport auto i only get 3 - 4 frames of a golfers ' swing . 4.9 / 5 in my book i would HIGHLY recommend this to anyone taking the leap into high end digital photgraphy . honestly , JAY CAMERON
          • 066 4  was able to purchase this item along with accessories before the holidays and had A YEAR to pay for them after applying for an amazon.com store card with deferred financing . 50 $ / month and now its all mine . LOVE it for ALL aspects sport ( golf-waterskiing ) / sunrise-sunset / fall foliage here in VT . . . i've ben an avid 35mm camera user for 20 + yrs ( purely amateur ) but have some postcard quality pictures i looked @ the nikon but could'nt justify spending THAT much $ $ $ for a body and 1 lens know i've only begun to utilize ths camera to its full potential . with the 8gb card included i've taken in excess of 500 pictures w / memory to spare . battery life is OUTSTANDING in my opinion . thinking maybe a higher end card will increase my speed w / the golf shots as w / it set on sport auto i only get 3 - 4 frames of a golfers ' swing . 4.9 / 5 in my book i would HIGHLY recommend this to anyone taking the leap into high end digital photgraphy . honestly , JAY CAMERON
          • 068 4  OK LETS KEEP THIS SHORT AND SWEET PROS : - 10.2 MEGAPIXELS - BUILT IN IMAGE STABILIZATION - MINOLTA AF LENS COMPATIBLE - GREAT DETAILED PICTURE QUALITY - LONG BATTERY LIFE - BIGGER STURDY GRIP FOR MALE HANDS - EASY TO USE MENU SYSTEM - USER FRIENDLY SOFTWARE - NICE CREATIVE STYLE OPTION - LOVE THE D-RANGE OPTIMIZER ITS AWSOME ! ! ! CONS : - LENSES TOO EXPENSIVE ( ZEISS LENS AND SONY ) ( MINOLTAS LENSES = ECONOMIC FRIENDLY ) GET THEM ON EBAY FOR ABOUT $50 - 75 - NEED A MORE SOLID BODY LIKE THE CANON 20D - NOISY 1600 - 3200 ISO - KIT LENS RANKED AT C + ( MANUFACTURED IN CHINA ) - NOISY SHUTTER - USES COMPACT FLASH IM UPLOADING PICTURES AS I SPEAK SO CHECK THEM OUT ON AMAZON
          • 092 4  I recieved the camera this week . First of all . You can't use it till you buy a memory card . The manual is ok at best . However if you have a little experience with cameras . You will be happy with the A200 ( alpha ) . . DO NOT LOAD THE SOFTWARE UNTIL YOU BACK EVERYTHING UP ! ! ! . . The first time I tried to load it ? My computer would not restart until it went thru troubleshoot mode . So I tried it again . . Like the idiot I am . . . Then it locked my computer up for good . The only way I could save my computer was with SYSTEM RECOVERY . . . I lost all my files and started from scratch . . . Then tried it again . . After loading new software for a printer and a Canon camera . . . With the same result . . . Locked up on SONY . . The camera is OK . . . Beware of the software ! . . .
          • 096 4  The manual list How to troubleshoot a camera when the LCD screen is dark or has no display . Unfortunately my new SONY DSLPR A350 still has a blank / black screen . Help . . . . please .
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