Sony Alpha A200K 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization with 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens by Sony
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Digital camera reviews of Sony Alpha A200K 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization with 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens
Digital camera Review: Amazing Camera
Summary: 5 Stars
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.Digital camera Review: Best choice for the first time dslr buyer who wants to stay amateur/ hobbyist
Summary: 4 Stars
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.
Digital camera Review: Best digital camera I have ever owned.
Summary: 5 Stars
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.Digital camera Review: Brilliant as a first-time-buy DSLR camera
Summary: 5 Stars
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.
Digital camera Review: Does just about everything/anything you want it to!
Summary: 5 Stars
I am what some would consider a "pro-sumer" (professional consumer) and have used SLR-type cameras since the early '70's for both work and play. This camera can and will do just about anything you ask it to. For the average person with an average understanding of what each function is used for, one could easily become distracted by all of the bells-and-whistles that this camera has! It lacks nothing to prevent you from creating that perfect shot. It has so many features that if you took the extra time to review each one, your subject will have gotten up and walked away... five minutes ago! The beautiful part of owning a camera such as this one, is that you can practice and practice and practice and not have to shell out any additional cash for developing your prints. As a matter of fact, I would recommend just that. Practice makes perfect, and with this camera you'll be creating professional looking photographs (pics?) in no time. Don't get hung-up on the 10.2 mega-pixel resolution either. Are you going to be composing huge (larger than poster size) prints? Do you work for a large advertising firm who may specify (for some unknown reason) output in RAW, super-resolution format? I'd say more than likely you would answer the last two questions... no! However, you may want to have a non-pixelized, 8 x 10 inch or possibly an 11 x 14 inch print of your family, or your pet, or that beautiful sunset that you've just captured. No problem... this camera will accommodate those wishes with ease.
The camera body is basically a revamped, converted-to-digital, cram-in-some-fancy-electronics, auto-focus, Konica-Minolta SLR. As such, you should be able to use most Minolta A mount, AF (auto-focus) OEM (Original Equipment Manufacture) lenses from Minolta, Konica Minolta and Sony! This ability allows you to purchase older lenses and specialty items which will work just fine on your new Sony and at realistic prices! This is a good thing! While the bundled 18 - 70mm, f/3.5 - 5.6 lens (comes with the Alpha 200K) or the 2 lens, 18 - 70mm, f/3.5 - 5.6 PLUS the 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 (comes with the Alpha 200W) are pretty decent in their own right... as you get more and more professional, you will likely want to upgrade to a faster lens. Of course, there are many good aftermarket-type lenses for this Sony, including Carl Zeiss! You may also want to upgrade to a more powerful flash. Be careful here! The hot shoe (flash mount) is proprietary. You can't just buy a universal flash. The OEM flashes are somewhat on the expensive side, but I think it's worth the few extra bucks. If you use the wrong flash, you may end up destroying the camera's flash circuit and possibly the camera itself. Do your homework or ask a pro! I have the Sony HVL-F42AM ($300 new) that I picked-up on eBay as an open-box item for less than half of retail. I'm very pleased with it. It works great and has more adjustments and options on it than I will ever use in my lifetime! The a200 also comes with a neat little feature called the "Super Steady Shot" image stabilizer. Have you ever tried to hold the camera steady while trying to photograph your subject which requires a telephoto or zoom lens to bring the image closer? ...or tried to steady the camera when using a long exposure time? Not too easy, is it? Voila! Super Steady Shot electronically freezes the image which prevents the camera shake that just ruined your "perfect" shot. You know... it's the one that you worked so hard to capture in the right place and at the right time. This feature can be a life-saver!
As you can probably can tell, I really like this camera and would recommend it to anyone! For more info, check out the great websites below. More than anything else... enjoy your new toy!
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