Hi all... second time poster! I have asked a question in the Pentax forum, however thought I'd ask something similar to you Sony folk

I am about to enter the world of SLR, complete newbie. I love photography with my point and shoot kit, and just want to get a bit more serious (intentions are to buy more books, and get myself on a course when they start up again in a couple of months).

Now I'd had my head set on a Pentax K20D... it feels right and seems like a great quality new camera. However, seems like my eye is also getting drawn to the Sony Alpha range....just saw a great video about the 700 and been reading some more magazines.

Question is, would it be good for a newbie? Would I be smarter to go for an A350 instead? I was initially wanting to spend around Ł700 on kit, but can stretch if it seems like a good deal (have noticed the Ł150 cashback on the A700....)

Am going to pop to Jessops tomorrow to try and 'handle' the camera anyway, just wanted opinions of you expert types

Thanks in advance for any advice...