Sony Alpha a230 review

I think the prod price is good for what is does. I'd give it 4/5 stars. Its very light despite what the pic looks like: sony-alpha-a230l-10-2-mp-digital-slr-camera-with-super-steadyshot-inside-image-stabilization-and-18-product For the most part I think this is for the middle skilled user. Its too much for a beginner and too little for the pro. Thats not to say that the quality is off, its a fantastic quality piece, but just know that you must read up a bit to use it.

Being shortsighted always having to wear spetacles , I am simply delighted with the diopter control on this camera placed nicely beside the viewfinder. The moment I tested this in the shop against the competition, I knew that this is the only possible camera for me . There's a good diopter adjustment on my Fuji S2 Pro as well, but it's massively hefty and heavy compared to this camera, so I think I'll be carrying this one a lot more through the long hot summer forecast here in Ireland for 2010. I am also pleased with the Dynamic Range Optimiser feature on the Sony. I am hoping that either Sony or a third-party manufacturer provides an add-on rubber grip - that would be the making of this Sony Alpha 230 which I have only had for 24 hours and already find excellent, being a photographer for 44 years . I do like the rubberised covering over the body as well. I find this Sony DSLR to be better than the midrange Canons and the equal of Nikons up to, but not having the features of, the D90. But I don't want video on a still camera, live view would have been nice though I always use a viewfinder , and as I say, the diopter adjustment on this camera made my day ! I am delighted so far with my choice of the Sony Alpha 230, and will report back when I really put it through its paces .

I HAVE HAD SONY A230 FOR AROUND 18 MONTH OLD IT HAS STARTED TO DEVELOP A FEW FAULTS 1 NO ANTI-SHAKE 2 NO SENSOR CLEANER 3 EVERY 8 - 1OTH SHOT THE MIRROR JAMS AND I GET CAMERA ERROR MORE RECENTLY MY SHOTS ARE NOT CENTERED WITH THE VIEW FINDER AND THE AUTO FOCUS WILL NOT WORKED FURTHER THAN AROUND 1O FEET. THE CAMERA IS ALMOST UNUSABLE AND SONY (UK) ARE NOT INTERESTED. 2 NO SENSOR CLEANER 3 EVERY 8 - 1OTH SHOT THE MIRROR JAMS AND I GET CAMERA ERROR MORE RECENTLY MY SHOTS ARE NOT i BOUGHT ONE OF THESECENTERED WITH THE VIEW FINDER AND THE AUTO FOCUS WILL NOT WORKED FURTHER THAN AROUND 1O FEET.

find camera very good takes very good snaps macro shots brill very simple to use sports action very good very pleased with overall performance