Sony Alpha a200 review
Verdict
The A200 is further confirmation that Sony deserves its slice of the DSLR market. Admittedly, there’s nothing here that is particularly revolutionary, and the upgraded features don’t make a world of difference, but the focus with this model is on providing a good, entry-level DSLR at a very reasonable price. There isn't quite enough here for A100 users to justify an upgrade, but existing Minolta users still using film, for example, couldn’t really ask for a better introductory DSLR. Anyone looking to purchase an entry-level DSLR will find themselves tempted by what the A200 has to offer.
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January 08 16:26
Jim Webster
My first DSLR and I love it. It has full photo control as I had with my pro SLR and is only missing liveview to make it a perfect DSLR. The fact that I can use my Minolta AF lenses made it a no brainer choice and with the motor in the body any lenses are cheaper.
January 09 17:48
shabir hussain
I think this is a fantastic site, and as i'm a beginner it's really easy to understand. Many Thanks.
December 13 10:12
kt
Bought this as my first DSLR, and whilst it worked, it was a good camera, but after 1 year it would not work anymore, as the main board, and power board, blew leaving me without a camera unless I paid £300 to get it fixed. I feel i have probably been unlucky, however, as before it broke it was a good camera.
December 17 17:27
craig
my first dslr and im impressed for its size as i used to own a cannon d60 slr and so far this sony seems to be great.