Sony Alpha DSLR A200 Review
#1 Beginner DSLR Camera
When an amateur photographer is ready to put aside their basic point-and-shoot digital camera and graduate to the big leagues, they need to find an entry level DSLR camera designed to make this transition an easy one. The Sony Alpha DSLR A200 series ( which replaces the A100) fits that requirement perfectly. Although this camera will cost a couple hundred dollars more than you are used to, you will find that it has higher quality photos than you ever would find with your old point-and-shoot digital camera. Its design has created a nice balance between some striking new professional camera features while keeping the ease of use level high with familiar looking and easy to see buttons on the front and back of the camera.
Sony Alpha DSLR A200 FEATURES – gives you higher resolution and crisp clear photos.
In-body Image Stabilization: This feature is ideal for the amateur who is getting used to this new type of camera and how to use different lenses. What it does is limit the shake and will take out some of the blur from your pictures that comes when the camera moves while taking a picture. In the Sony DSLR camera, this image stabilization is no longer dependent on the lens; it is now found in the body of the camera. This way you get the feature all the time, not just with the more expensive lenses.
10.2 Megapixels: This is a CCD image sensor ( not a CMOS sensor) that eliminates the grainy look when blowing up your pictures. You will get a more true, clear digital image all the time.
3 Fames Per Second (fps) continuous shooting speed: No waiting between shots, which will obviously improve your chances of getting that perfect shot everyone dreams of.
The 2.7 inch LCD Screen: This screen has resolution that makes it easy to read the information you need, whether you are inside or out, without straining the battery.
Weighs 1.2 lbs: Other entry level DSLR cameras might be lighter than the A200. That is mainly because of some of the extra features it includes that helps make the transition to learning how to use this type of camera easier.
8 Automatic Shooting Modes: The A200 allows a beginner to chose a mode and start shooting without having to deal with any manual adjustments of the settings. Eventually you will learn about the different shutter speeds and which ones work best in different situations. In the meantime, ease in using these automatic features helps smooth over the transition from a point and shoot camera.
Sony DSLR A200 Value and Satisfaction
Value: The A200 is considered among the mid-level prices of all the entry level cameras. It is definitely a few hundred dollars more expensive than a point and shoot digital camera, but that is to be expected. What makes this a good value for the amateur are the added features designed to make the transition smooth. These are not common in all entry level cameras. Buying a camera like this is really an investment and will be worth it when you see the improvement in the quality of the pictures you take.
Customer Satisfaction: Most users of this camera say they would recommend it to others. The particularly like the quality of the images, and that the design makes it easy to learn how to use the features not found on a point and shoot camera. One thing users were not thrilled with was the USB cable since it was not a standard size.
Summary:
For any amateur looking to make the transition into this DSLR world of photography, the Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 gives them the ease of transition that is needed. Many of these features are not standard in entry level cameras, so the extra cost is worth it when you realize how much frustration you are avoiding. The built-in image stabilization technology assures clear pictures from the get go. The automatic shoot modes not only sets this camera apart from other entry level cameras, but is a true life saver by allowing you to learn as you go, while still being able to take high quality photographs.
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