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| Brand: Sony
Category: Photography
Buy New: $483.99
New (15) Used (11) Refurbished (4)
Avg. Customer Rating:  48 reviews
Sales Rank: 393
Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: No
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Includes Software: Yes
Optical Zoom: 3.9
Display Size: 2.7
Maximum Focal Length: 70
Minimum Focal Length: 18
Maximum Resolution: 10
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6
Dimensions (in): 12 x 14 x 9
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: B00125MHVM
Model: B00125MHVM
UPC: 027242714199
EAN: 0027242714199
ASIN: B00125MHVM
Release Date: February 14, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 All the features I need an more June 15, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This camera takes great pictures as expected but has quite a few user friendly available adjustments. Being able to adjust exposure is critical to me and there are several simple to use features in the camera allowing you to do that. Shake reduction built into camera works well and allows for use of any lens to take advantage of it.
The best deal for a DSLR June 9, 2008
8 out of 10 found this review helpful
I recently bought the Alpha 200 and took it to Alaska cruise trip and I am happy with it so far. Before to purchase this camera, I was waiting for the Canon 40D to drop price but I could not wait further more so I got my Sony the day before my trip.
I also bought Sony HVL-F36AM for USD100 and Sony camera bag + battery for USD30. I don't think you can get a better deal than this from other brand like Canon or Nikon.
I took the camera and Tamron 17-50 2.8, Minolta 50 1.7 to the trip and took beautiful portrait pictures of friends on the stairs of the ship Princess Saphire with 50 1.7 iso @800 no flash.
My friend with Canon 5D, Canon 28-300 5.6 IS + Canon 430EX got ugly pictures.
I got so many cameras and lens, maybe more than some pro photographers. But I consider myself an Amateur because I am not making any money from Photography.
My camera collection varies from Contax with CZ lens. Varieties of Nikon film bodies and Fuji S2 with a lot of Nikkor lens. Canon 20D with several Canon lens and one of them is 70-200 2.8IS.
To my personal preference Sony CCD sensor is better than Canon Cmos sensor. Colors are more saturate and brillant similar to Fuji sensor but faster because of newer technology.
My next purchase will be Sigma 70-200 2.8 DG macro when it's available and I will sell my Canon 70-200 2.8 IS.
Great Value with Great Results June 3, 2008
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
Love this camera. A super value and you don't all you have to do is point and shoot to take great pictures. Of course there are excellent DSLR features to take advantage of, but you don't have to learn it all right away to get excellent results.
I chose this over the Nikon D60 and Canon Rebel Xti because of the antishake technology and longer battery life and have not regretted it. The only advantage that I see with the Nikon and the Canon is that they are the top sellers and there are a few more accessories available.
Minolta AF lenses fit this camera. (check for specific details) but I got one and works great.
Would definetly recommend this camera.
 Good camera for the price May 29, 2008
3 out of 6 found this review helpful
Its just the right camera for an amateur as it has enhanced features and is very user friendly.
Great for kids May 23, 2008
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
Hi,
This is my first DSLR. I can't really compare it to the Nikon d40 or Canon XTi as I haven't used them, but I did read lots of reviews. What I can say if you are buying this in order to shoot photos of your small kids, you won't be disappointed.
The outside shots are professional quality.
Inside are very good - I would probably need a fill flash, but I don't wish to spend any more money.
I have always bought Canon, but the price differential btw this and the Canon was significant and in my opinion the Sony was the best buy.
Consumer reports rated it just behind the Canon that cost over $1000.
I am thrilled with the close up pics of my sons - now I feel like a pro.
This is the first review I have ever written.
I wrote it in case anyone finds themselves in the same quandry and can't make a decision.
You can't go wrong with this camera - I got it for $499.
Bargain!!
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