The Sony Alpha 200 (or Sony A200)
(Update 7/25/08: This is a good simple review of the camera here.)
I’ve wanted a DSLR for awhile now just to learn the ways of digital photography and get back in the game. I really wanted the Canon 5D of course because that’s what most of my friends were shooting with but since that’s really around $2500 I had to figure out a more subtle first step.
In came Davey who sold me on the size / features of the Sony A200. It’s a lightweight small DSLR that gets amazing reviews and has the price tag of only $499 on Amazon right now. That is the kit with an 18-70mm 3.5-5.6 lens.
In closing I think it’s a great start to using a DSLR. I’m very happy with it and I don’t have any urges to upgrade to another camera yet. Also has many lenses to choose from if you’d like to upgrade that part.
I’ve taken lots of photos with it, you can view them on Flickr. Look for the “shot with Sony A200” exif data when looking at the photos (so you don’t think my iPhone photos are from it.)
Simple specs, learn more at Amazon.
- 10-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 18 x 24-inch prints
- Kit includes 18-70mm lens
- Super Steadyshot image stabilization; Bionz image processor
- 2.7-inch ClearPhoto LCD; Eye-Start autofocus system
- Powered by lithium-ion battery (supplied); stores images on CF I/II and Memory Stick Pro Duo cards
Purchase at Amazon for $499.00 (with free shipping)
Read reviews of the A200.
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