If you’re currently in the market for an entry-level DSLR and you’ve come across the Sony DSLR-A200 one of the first things you have probably noticed is its incredibly tempting price point. So if you’re considering the A200 I can only recommend you check beforehand if it is compatible with your facial features.
Just leave the camera switched on if you want be prepared to take an unexpected shot (the excellent battery life is certainly useful when doing that).
The A200’s noise reduction is pretty aggressive and causes visible smearing of fine detail in the camera’s JPEG output. Most of the A200’s direct competitors can produce visibly better results in challenging light situations. Shooting RAW to reduce the noise reduction’s impact is a good option and makes sense even at base ISO where you can squeeze visibly more low-contrast detail out of an image (compared to its out-of camera JPEG counterpart).
Built in Image Stabilization is a great feature to have, especially when some camera makers build it into the lens, which, in turn, makes your lens prices considerably higher. It saves on some battery life and it makes it feel like more of a real camera and less of a point and shoot. If you want live view, wait for the A300K
The camera feels sturdy and isn’t too big or small. ISO setting is great. If you want to shoot in low light situations you have ISO settings up to 3200 with a supposed noise reduction but I haven’t checked that out yet.
Media options are GREAT!!! Sony MemorySticks are ridiculously priced. The only thing I have a problem with on this camera is that you have to pay an extra $12 for an LCD protector (small plastic cover for LCD screen). Some camera makers include this with their SLR’s. Screen protector is $12. In conclusion, the Sony DSLR-A200 is a solid overall performer that does not have any major flaws (AF button issue aside) and comes with a feature set that is more than adequate for its very attractive price point.
The flagship Sony A900 DSLR features a 35mm full-frame, 24.6-megapixel Exmor CMOS image sensor, as well as SteadyShot INSIDE, the world’s first body-integrated image stabilization solution for a full-frame DSLR, and Dual BIONZ imaging processors that deliver continuous shooting up to 5 fps with superb image quality and ultra-low noise. The result is reduced noise and high-speed transfer of data.
World’s First Anti-Shake System for a Full-Frame Sensor
The camera’s newly-developed, body-integrated SteadyShot Inside unit achieves an anti-shake effect equivalent to shutter speeds faster by 2.5 to 4 stops. This new unit provides stabilization for Sony, Minolta and Konica-Minolta wide angle, large-aperture lenses, which is difficult for lens-integrated systems.
It also offers high-speed continuous shooting of 24.6-megapixel images at five frames per second. A newly-designed mirror box features a unique parallel-link mirror mechanism that moves on two horizontal axes to accommodate both 100-percent viewfinder coverage and the body-integrated image stabilization system without increasing the camera’s size. After pressing the depth of field preview button, the camera “grabs” a RAW preview image which is processed and displayed on the LCD screen. Preview images are not recorded on the camera’s memory card, thus saving capacity. EV bracketing with +/-2EV range makes it easy to create high dynamic range composite images.
More Alpha A900 Features
The A900 features a 35mm full-frame Exmor CMOS image sensor that is approximately 2.35x larger than the APS-C sized sensors found in many DSLR cameras. The SteadyShot INSIDE in-camera image stabilizer actually shifts the image sensor to compensate for camera shake without sacrificing image quality. The A900 harnesses the power of Dual BIONZ image processing engines to deliver true-to-life images with ultra-low noise and continuous shooting at up to 5 fps.
In addition to full frame image capture, the A900 can also crop images to the APS-C size format, allowing the use of lenses designed specifically for APS-C sized image sensors. AF Micro Adjustment allows you to fine tune focus for various lenses. Optional Focusing Screens (sold separately): User-replaceable focusing screens for shooting specific subject types can be purchased as optional accessories.
Product Description
The flagship Sony A900 DSLR features a 35mm full-frame, 24.6-megapixel Exmor CMOS image sensor, as well as SteadyShot INSIDE, the worlds first body-integrated image stabilization solution for a full-frame DSLR, and Dual BIONZ imaging processors that deliver continuous shooting up to 5 fps with superb image quality and ultra-low noise.
