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Sony Alpha A200

Sony Alpha A200

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HQ Grade: B
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
  • 4 out of 5
"Excellent result"
  • 4 out of 5
"Good, solid results; easy to use; affordable; compatible used lenses"
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Editors' Comments

Sony's all new A200 dSLR is a less expensive counterpart to the flashy A700. Coming in at around half the price of the A700, you still get a lot of value out of this camera, chopping off a lot of cost without losing much in the way of quality.

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Specifications

  • 10.2 megapixels
  • JPEG and RAW file formats
  • Sony Alpha and Minolta A-type lenses
  • CCD-Shift Sony Super SteadySHot image stabilization
  • ISO 100-3200
  • 2.7-inch LCD display
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Answered Questions for the A200

Q: Taking photos
A: Yes, most DSLR cameras do not let you take picks via the LCD (unless it is a Live View DSLR... read more
Q: Minolta Lens Sony bodyu
A: Yes, Sony supports Minolta lenses, in general. You should check your specific models to be sure. read more
Q: Will manual Minolta SRT 101 lens work with A200
A: You will need an adapter to connect your MC lens to A200 or A100, and you will have to unlock... read more

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Open Questions for the A200

Q: How do one take fast moving pictures with A200 like the F1 race? IS there any URL that can tell me more abt this operation in the alpha A200?
1 point for best answer - 1 reply
Q: What are the differences between the Sony A100, the A200,& the A230?
1 point for best answer - 2 replies
Q: How can I keep some pictures blocked or in privacy mode inside the camera card?
10 points for best answer - 1 reply

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  • 4.17 out of 5

Average rating based on 261 total reviews: 4.17/5

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  • 4 out of 5
Excellent result (Hubert - 4/9/09)

User friendly for beginner, solid result, affordable !!!read more

  • 4 out of 5
Good, solid results; easy to use; affordable; compatible used lenses (Bill - 2/24/09)

i've owned and used film SLRs in the past but this is my first DSLR. typically, my photography involves room light (low light) , some... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Love it so far!! (Miles Moran - 8/20/09)

Used to have a Nikon D40. Sold that & started missing having a DSLR so bought A200. Only had it on auto so far but... read more

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