Price: $494.95 as of 11/08/2009 11:33 EST
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Binding: Electronics
Brand: Sony
Display Size: 2.7 inches
EAN: 0027242714199
Floppy Disk Drive Description: None
Has Red Eye Reduction: 1
Item Dimensions: 45.44502.9
Label: Sony
Manufacturer: Sony
Maximum Focal Length: 70 millimeters
Maximum Resolution: 10 MP
Minimum Focal Length: 18 millimeters
Model: B00125MHVM
MPN: B00125MHVM
Optical Zoom: 3.9 x
Publisher: Sony
Release Date: February 14, 2008
Studio: Sony
Warranty: 1 year warranty
Features:- 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
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Editorial Review:
Product Description:
A200 Series Digital SLR Camera - First Look! Features at a Glance Minolta A-type bayonet mount (amount) Super SteadyShot moving sensor Image Stabilization 10.2MP APS-C size CCD, Anti-dust cleaning system Eye-level penta-mirror OVF, 0.83x magnification 18-70mm f3.5-4.5 (27-105mm eq)3.9X zoom lens Dynamic Range Optimizer (Std/Advanced Selectable) Eye Start AF speeds shooting 3.0 FPS burst, limited only by media capacity 40 segment honeycomb photometry, 9point AF 2.7-inch 230K pixel Clear Photo LCD Plus display CF Type I/II Slot, Lithium Ion Battery, Stamina 750 shots Sony is advancing the digital SLR category for mainstream photographers with today's introduction of the new a (alpha) DSLR-A200 camera. The DSLR-A200 features upgrades influenced by the recently-introduced, enthusiast-class DSLR-A700 camera and replaces the former Sony DSLR-A100 model, which was Sony's first in the DSLR class. The new DSLR-A200 is designed to be faster, lighter and easier to use. Upgraded features include a wider, 2.7-inch Clear Photo LCD screen for easy playback viewing; a more compact body and an easily-accessible mode dial; an easy-to-use function menu (camera function display); improved noise control for higher quality images; an auto focus speed 1.7x faster than the previous model; improved predictive control performance; quieter shutter sound; automatic pop-up flash; and a battery life indicator that displays the percentage of battery life remaining so you know exactly when to recharge. As seen in all a (alpha) camera bodies, the DSLR-A200 camera incorporates Super SteadyShot image stabilization in the body to allow shooting at shutter speeds of 2.5 to 3.5 steps slower than otherwise possible - a benefit realized with every compatible lens attached to the camera. Compatible lenses encompass all Minolta Maxxum mount lenses, in addition to Sony a (alpha) lens lineup - including Carl Zeiss lenses.
Average Rating: 
Rating:  -
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.
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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 $298 plus parts. I am very disappointed with Sony.
Rating:  -
was able to purchase this item along with accessories before the holidays and had A YEAR to pay for them after applying for an amazon.com store card with deferred financing. 50$/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
Rating:  -
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.
Rating:  -
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
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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
Rating: -
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
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