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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: 420
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:
 Amazing Camera May 9, 2008
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
After much research I chose this camera over upgrading to a Canon 40D. I am so glad that I did. The pictures are really amazing. The auto focus so much faster than the Xti which is what I had. I totally am in love with the results. The camera really is great. The kit lens is even really great.
 AF Illuminator??? Read Warranty..... May 6, 2008
31 out of 35 found this review helpful
additional Info FYI
Hi guys just wanted to share this with you..........
About a week ago I was taking some nature photograph's ...It was a hot day here in Miami and I was sweating quite a bit. After about 30-40 shots the lcd turned orange then green then the camera died. I sent it to the service center in Laredo TX, They told me there was corrosion on one of the boards and it was'nt covered by the warranty.
Wow...was I dissapointed , They gave me the option to repair it for $350.00 or trade it in for a new camera ....I opted to upgrade to the A300 for $347.00 (Duh!) .
My point ....These cameras should be able to withstand some drops of sweat...we do take photos in the heat.....so take extra care of yours ...unless u want to upgrade to the A300 Hahahah. Another expensive lesson for me..........
I'm looking forward to the A300 it should be arriving by early next week. hopefully the live view will minimize sticking my face on the camera while sweating........hahaha. Hope to post more photos soon...
If I hadnt bought so many accessories and lenses for the sony i wouldve gone another direction.....
I agree it's a great camera for its price. I sold my D40 to buy the A200.
Great sharp shots in daylight. One thing bugs me .....The AF illuminator does'nt work well in dim light. I was actually looking for the AF illuminator on this and could'nt find one. I did some research and one site said it's built in w /the flash....Does'nt work too well as far as i'm concerned ....The AF goes loco in really dim conditions. This is one thing sony should improve on.
.......follow up... i just received my HVL-F36AM flash by Sony and the AF Assist on the external flash works much much better...I reccomend u get one if you're planning to take a lot of shots in dim lighting....
Incredibly capable--and, such a deal! May 2, 2008
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
I have used a wide variety of film SLRs and digital point-and-shoot cameras before. The Sony A-200K is by far the finest I've used.
I simply haven't found anything this camera can't do--and that's a surprise, given its teeny-tiny flash. Indoors or out, pictures are invariably sharp and well-lit. (Letting the camera make the decisions has worked well to date; I haven't needed to get into the manual settings.) The 18-70 mm lens is lightweight, amazingly sharp, and, at a 35 mm equivalent of 27 mm to 105 mm, is an almost ideal range for around-town and travel use. Built in image stabilization (Super Steady Shot) and sensor self-cleaning are features you don't get in comparable Nikon or Canon models.
One of the major selling points of this camera is its backward compatibility with Minolta Maxxum film lenses and flashes. This means that lenses can be acquired inexpensively, on Craigslist or elsewhere--to evaluate a lens for your needs, just multiply its focal length by 1.5. I haven't yet tried my very complicated Maxxum 5400xi flash with this camera, but Sony says it will work.
Dollar for dollar, there's no better entry-level SLR on the market today. I'm thrilled with this camera.
Sony Alpha Rocks!!! May 2, 2008
11 out of 13 found this review helpful
I bought this camera for my wife after looking and studying for about a month. We've owned quite a few sony point and shoots and after the birth of our son, my wife wanted the ability to take multiple pics quickly to not miss those quick grins. I love the fact the sony has built in anti-shake and that the zoom is built in the camera. The lenses for the Nikon and Canon has the zoom built in them which increases the price for the lenses. I also like the fact that the old Minolta lenses work with this camera so our old 35mm set up is not collecting as much dust. The battery life is great. Right out of the box my wife was taking awsome pics that can be developed in at least 11x14 and look like a pro. My only complaint is that if you own Sony Memory sticks you have to buy an adapter to use them in this camera. You would not beleive the money this has saved by not having to go to a pro for baby pics!!Overall my wife says this is the best gift I have ever bought her and that is good enough for me.
 Excellent starter SLR. However options limited April 29, 2008
32 out of 40 found this review helpful
I was thrilled to purchase this DSLR primarily because I had a bunch of old Minolta Maxxum lenses and could once again start to use them on a DSLR. As I did my research, I did notice that this model has won good reviews all around, even though it is considered a basic entry-level model in the SLR market.
The pictures I've taken so far have been nicely exposed and sharp. But you would expect that. So what's not to like?
1. Shortage of third party accessories. You can't get a cheap flash from, say, Sunpak like you used to for the old Minolta cameras. I haven't found a definitive yea or nay on whether the Minolta flashes work with the Sony.
2. Proprietary battery. Sony will take you to the cleaners when it is time to replace your (rechargeable) battery. I could buy batteries for the old Maxxum for less than ten dollars.
3. You won't be mistaken for a pro. But that's OK because you probably aren't one, otherwise you'd be buying the high end Nikons and Canons.
4. People stepping up from point and shoots -- note you won't be able to use the LCD screen as a "viewfinder". This is because of the mechanics of how an SLR works. Regardless there are other models (more expensive) within the Sony range that work around this limitation.
Overall I'm happy with what I got. Try to search around for used but useable Minolta Maxxum lenses, and you can get yourself a fancy DSLR package on the cheap.
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