What are some pros/cons for the Sony Alpha 200 SLR camera?

Question

i'm new to the proffesional camera business, and im wondering if this would be a great 'begginner' camera for me.

Also, if anyone owns this camera, can you tell me some pro's and con's about it?

Thanks in Advance.

Answer 1

Now, I dont know much about the Sony SLRs.

Although my personal preference is Nikon, I can link to some reviews on the camera you mentioned.

http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/AA...

http://www.letsgodigital.org/en/camera/r...

http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/...

I would like to point out that the Nikon D40 seems to offer more than this camera, for around the same price.

But aside from that, it looks like a good camera.

Answer 2

IMO the best feature of the A200 is the in-camera image stabilization. Plus the fact that Sony has a Carl Zeiss T* line of lenses. Also, the ability to use every legacy Minolta Maxxum AF lens made since 1985 is a major plus.

Cons?

You'll never have to pay for image stabilization when you buy a lens.

You'll be different from the Nikon/Canon herd.

Answer 3

here's the pros and cons of sony a200

http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Sony_A...