Sony A200K DSLR (18-70mm lens kit) (Sony a (alpha) DSLR-A200K)

Member Name: liamjay

Product:	Sony a (alpha) DSLR-A200K
Date:	10/09/09 (41 review reads)
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Advantages: Cheap, Good Quality, Wide Choice of lenses, Battery Life

Disadvantages: Build Quality, Software,

The Sony Alpha 200k is a nice piece of kit for the first time DSLR buyer. When compared to the Canon and Nikon DSLR market theres no comparison on price and quality as nothing in this price range can beat it (the olympus entry level DSLR with pancake lens to me isnt a true entry level DSLR) and unless you want to spend £100 more for the Canon EOS 450D nothing can touch it. If you have never used a DSLR or an SLR then the first thing to note is its not simple by any means, but luckly enough theres a full Auto setting. The size of the camera is average for a DSLR and everythings where you would expect it to be. Build quality is a bit of a worry as it feels solid enough but is made from plastic. I would have expected better from sony. All in all its a great camera for someone wanting to test the water in the DSLR pond. Lenses options are unlimited as konica, tamron, sigma and sony lenses should fit as standard.

Picture quality....As with all DSLR i would put this down to the lense. The lense as standard (18-70) is good for everyday pics and amature photos. If your looking for the wow factor then invest in a telezoom and you wont go wrong.

Great buy at a bargain price, but dont expect to become David Bailey with this unit.

Summary: A hard to beat camera for a DSLR novice

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