Sony Alpha DLSR-A200K with 18-70mm lens Reviews: Digital SLR Camera

+ A fantastic camera for the price paid. Easy to use, gret view finder, and fantastic results.

- The weight, it is rather heavy.

+ This is a good camera to get in to semi pro and pro photography. I used it to do a wedding and was very impressed with the camera although i would recommend buying some different lenses to take full advantage of this camera.

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+ amazing image quality.after years of using general digital cameras the move to the sony a200 has changed the way we control taking pictures.

- manual focus needs resetting from auto back to manual to work each time camera is turned off.mthats the mai gripe

+ Ease of use; good lens for price

- Case is a bit big

+ ability to use minolta lenses&accessories.

- none i can think of.

+ Fairly intuitive operation.

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+ a really good, easy to use camera :) exactly what i needed and brilliant product!

- no bad points

+ Easy to use. Good quality photos.

- Noisey

+ excellent bit of kit

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+ Great for a beginner like me getting into SLR's - all the benefits of great quality camera at a decent price.

- None I have found yet

+ Great Quality Images even with the standard lens for a Bargain Price

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+ The feel of the camera, as it sits well in my hands, and the buttons are easy to reach

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+ Its a dream to use - having always been a 35mm person this is my first digital camera and I can say i am finally convinced. Its so good my dad is getting one who is a semi pro. cant rate it highly enough. The only down side is the not clear instructions regarding the card you need for storage. Other than that its as I say a dream!

- heavy and no protection supplied for screen which easily damages.

+ This is a fab product. I was recommended it as opposed to the canon and I'm very pleased with it so far.

- A little heavy, especially with the lens on.

+ My wife likes it. (was a present for her)

- I'm not as good of a photographer as I'd like to be but practice makes perfect

+ Lightweight and easy to get to grips with

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- cant get use to not being able to view pictures on screen before taking picture but having used slr cameras before it was not much of a problem

+ Excellent Camera no problems yet, obviously becoming a little bit dated now but otherwise great purchase! and value for money.

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+ Ease of use for a beginner but lots of scope for the more adventurous. Image quality and bundled software is better than I expected.

- A bit plasticky but that's about it!

+ Fairly simple to use. Good automatic focus.

- No screen available on back when taking pictures

+ easy to use!

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- It;s a bit noisy

+ Perfect entry level DSLR which has all the features you're likely to use. Compatible with huge range of top quality Minolta AF lenses which can be purchased relatively cheaply... this clinched it for me.

- None at this price.

+ very easy to use and under stand every thing is the touch off a buton

- on bad points

+ does everything you can expect and more for the price

- not easy to keep steady...I'm getting old!

+ very easy to use, takes good quality pictures

- not found any yet

+ a lot to remember but instructions quite easy to follow

- just a tad heavy

+ Excellent value for money items

- Some of the components are a bit platicy

+ I've been taking photos for nearly 40 years but this is the first SLR I have owned. Shooting with this camera is a great experience - very direct, lots of control. Battery life is fastastic - took it away for a weeks holiday and didn't need to recharge. Camera focuses as you put your eye to the view finder - nice feature.

- No depth of field preview. Kit lens a little soft - but still fantastic value.

+ All of the fuctions and the quality of the photos plus it saves in RAW & JPG at the same time.

- No live view.

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+ It appears to be an excellent camera and its performance is only restricted by my incompetance.

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+ Actually, A100 camera, not A200. Very good performance for the price.

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+ Controls to hand, reasonable viewfinder and good picture quality.

- Lack of a live view LCD rear screen.

+ very easy to use,instructions detailed

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+ This is a simple to use camera even for me. Great looks fo rthe price looks better than more expensive models

- It is a bit heavy but i don't find it an issue all the good point out number this 1 bad one

+ No probs, Great product at a good price. Thanks

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+ Good image quality.

- Bulky. Night photoshooting still not perfect

+ Automatic Focus
High Quality Pictures - Family and Friends now think my photos are done by a Professional!!!

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+ This is my first digital slr and so with just having a quick read of the manual i found the camera very easy to use. The image quality is excellent and the features are good.

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+ Fantastic camera for a great price - we were looking for a camrea as an introduction to digital SLRs, and this seemed like the perfect choice.

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+ The value for money is excellent, well built and image quality is good.

- The camera body strap belt at the clip points cause you to be fiddling around before you take your picture.

+ This is my first SLR camera and I have found it easy to use with easy to control dials and fast shooting. still getting to know this camera but overall impression is that we will get on very well together.

- Only bad point I can see at the moment is that it is a little bulky to carry after what I have been use to.

+ Easy to use. A good introduction to the world of DSLR.

- None, for the price.

+ Easy to get started, takes great photos. You dont have to read the manual from cover to cover to start taking pictures, then just pick things up as you go along when you have more time. Perfect as your first SLR camera- it's mine!

- Slightly heavy, but all SLR cameras are. No other bad points.

+ Found the Sony A200 camera very easy to use, ideal for the first time buyer or a keen amateur, the menu guide and function buttons are easy to use, the handling grip fits in the hand nicely, good image and build quality superb all round camera for first time buyer plus the package was good value for the money, would recommend this camera to anyone who is just starting out in the digital world.

- Flash could have been a little higher and the continuous shooting mode slows after a few shoots.

+ I just like the quality of photos and the range of items.

- A little too heavy to carry around for too long!

+ A fantastic camera for anyone wanting to upgrade to a Digital SLR. Good picture quality. The software for loading the pictures onto the PC is excellent

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+ easy to use for an amateur, turns out great quality shots!

- you have to purchase a memory card separately

+ so easy to use with excellent results. I wished I had bought it sooner.

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+ Simple for a beginner to pick up and experiment with

- included lens is not the best, but very adequate!

+ Ability to switch between auto and manual focus easily

- Picture doesnt display well when taken portrait

+ I am a novice photographer and wanted a DSLR that was easy to use, compact and great value and this camera really steps up to the mark.

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+ ease of use and value for money

- eye piece cup is easily lost and expensive to replace

+ Easy to use

- Still lots to learn

+ simple to use with a lot of good features

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+ 9 focus points, quick auto focus, good kit lens, looooong battery life, manual/auto setups, high range of ISO, konica/minolta lenses compatible, lots of available Sony lenses.

- only 3 frames per second, not many features, should be more programs in auto mode, no live view, you can't lift the mirror to check focus, expensive external Sony gear

+ Cracking pictures. The ability to use the auto setting and then add in manual adjustments is a real
bonus. I shoot most now at 400ASA. Shutter and aperture priority settings also easy to use and i have tended not to use the presets except for portrait - which works as well with the dog as with the kids. Battery live is also brilliant - do not buy a spare battery.

- The autofocus is almost a little too clever and needs to be watched carefully. Not a bad point, you just need to be aware of it, especially in low light where your depth of field can be limited. A tripod helps here.

+ Price and quality

- Only one lens

+ Easy to use and battery life.

- Not found yet.

+ Images are marvellous
Lots of features for the money

- Body too easily marked
Bag not functional - can't carry extra lenses

+ Great value. A lot of camera for the money

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