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 Better than D60 and EOS 400D (for beginner) April 20, 2008
Joe Wren (UK)
132 out of 133 found this review helpful
Like many people wanting to move up from digital compact cameras to something which will take much better pictures, I found the whole DSLR thing quite confusing.
Essentially, after some discussion with friends who have been into photography for a while, my decision was narrowed to three choices: the Sony a200, the Nikon D60 and the Canon EOS 400D.
I decided on the basis of the following:
1. The Sony has built in anti-shake, which will work with any lens (unlike the other two)
2. It has the biggest, brightest and clearest screen
3. It's a Sony, and I have a lot of other Sony stuff (TVs, Stereo's, Compact Camera's) all of which have worked flawlessly
4. It feels more solid than the EOS 400D (though not the D60)
5. The Sony a200 worked out cheapest (especially over the D60 which, with anti-shake lens was approx 530) and I was able to use the difference to buy the other things that you really need, namely a UV lens filter, a memory card, a bag, and even offset the difference of another lens.
For beginners the Sony a200 seems to have everything covered, and after two weeks of using it I can say I am still very happy with my choice and have some great photos as well!
Hope this helps.
FANTASTIC CAMERA - look no further! June 17, 2008
A. Baugh (Stockton on Tees, UK)
60 out of 60 found this review helpful
Several weeks ago I decided to upgrade to a DSLR camera, and with my budget being low, I was restricted as to what I could afford. If you are anything like me, you will by now have spent hours on the internet using various comparison sites and reading review after review. After careful consideration, I shortlisted my choice between the Sony A200, and Nikon D40. Both get great reviews and seem pretty well matched. Anyway, I decided on the Sony A200, and what a fantastic decision I made. It looks great, feels great (quality) as you would expect from Sony, but more importantly it takes absolutely amazing photos with ease. On auto mode it does everything for you, so even a complete idiot can take great photos, but it also allows you to change settings to get the photo exactly as you want it. It has loads of features/gadgets etc. TO SUMMARISE: If you are unsure as to whether you should take the plunge - I can highly recommend the Sony A200 - you will NOT be dissappointed!
My first DSLR May 30, 2008
A. R. Pratt (UK)
33 out of 33 found this review helpful
After a while considering various cameras, including the Canon 400D and Nikon D60 I finally decided that the Sony's cost was the deciding factor.
I have only had it a few weeks but found it really easy to use and have already got some good photos that I wouldn't have dreamed of with a compact (particularly with the aperture settings). I am not sure how good the lens is as I have nothing to compare it too but the images seem really crisp.
As a beginner I can't understand why I would want to spend more than 300 on a DSLR, as it has all the functions I would expect.
So far so good!
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