Sony Alpha A200K 10.2MP
Digital SLR Camera Kit
with Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization
with 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens
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 crooked off by the D40 due to it's 6MP feeler and require of JPEG (fine) + Raw capabilities. I ended surface on the Canon Rebel XTI because of the complaints about the low-condition kit lens which would've added overheads afar it's original assess tag.
Looking in diverse photography forums I discovered the Sony Alpha being recommended to other people looking in the same assess vary I was. It had a 10.1MP sensor, a good lens and was in the same value extent as the Rebel XTi. I'm really exultant with the purchase. Picture attribute is excellent with the kit lens (SAL-1870). I also purchased the SAL-55200 telephoto lens and it is also a very fussy lens for the money.
The array life on the camera is excellent. The sedan-focus is super abstain and delving into the manual a bit will reveal many mighty configuration options (I don't think a lot of the Nikon and Canon fans who are crucial of this camera ever did that because I've seen claims made on forums that just aren't actual).
Some of the myths I've heard:
*No Shutter Lock (not stanch, just set the camera to "Manual" style)
*Limited and dear lens variety (Sony has a pretty moderate 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 rank flashes (while the Alpha does have a proprietary hot shoe which is lame, there are good adapters out there.
Lack of live preview a snag (this comes up a lot and apparently these people have never shot film before. Most professionals I know do not necessary or use live preview)
There are many Pros but some that place out in particular for this panache are:
*Great bundled software (commonly bundled software just sits in the box but the programs that Sony's included are actually totally good)
*3200 ISO (this is awfully singular in a camera in this value range)
*In camera copy stablization
*Dynamic Range Optimization
All in all this camera is actually more in the taste of the Nikon D80 as far as image quality goes but at virtually half the estimate.
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