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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #11773 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Sony
• Model: DSLRA200K.CEH
• Released on: 2007-12-20
• Dimensions: .0" h x .0" w x .0" l, 1.20 pounds
• Display size: 2.7

Features

• DSLR-A200K

Manufacturer's Description

Sony A200K Powerful, versatile and simple to use, the Sony DSLR-A200 takes photography to the next level for customers stepping up from point-and-shoot cameras. The Sony DSLR-A200 expands creative horizons with 10.2-megapixel imaging, high-speed processing, high sensitivity, advanced noise reduction and special features like DRange Optimizer and Creative Style settings. Super SteadyShot in-camera image stabilization works with every lens in a superb optical system -- including new Sony DT zoom lenses, advanced Sony G-Series lenses, Carl Zeiss lens designs and a twodecade legacy of Minolta Maxxum a-mount lenses.

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10.2-megapixel Super HAD CCD Superb image quality gives you great DSLR shots right from the start, with a large APS-size CCD imager developed by Sony to expand dynamic range, minimize noise more effectively and provide greater detail for making big prints or cropping in tight on your subject.

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Expanded ISO sensitivity Broad sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 3200 enables the Sony DSLR-A200 to capture beautiful colour images even in very dim light -- with High ISO Noise Reduction technology that reduces picture noise artefacts at high-sensitivity ISO 1600 and ISO 3200 settings by eliminating noise from RAW data after analog-todigital conversion.

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Super SteadyShot in-camera image stabilization A high-performance sensor detects vibrations and the image stabilization system automatically compensates. Because image stabilization is built into the Sony DSLR-A200, every lens benefits -- and with an advantage of from 2.5 to 3.5 stops, you can shoot effectively at higher shutter speeds even in very low light with minimum blur from shaky hands or fast-moving subjects

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BIONZ Image Processor The "brain" of the Sony DSLR-A200 is the advanced Sony BIONZ Image Processor, using hardware-based Large Scale Integrated (LSI) circuitry to enhance images with rich tonal reproduction, improved white balance and exposure control, and expanded D-Range Optimizer capabilities. With 2-channel data transfer from CCD to processor, your camera can also respond faster.

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Dynamic Range Optimizer To improve results with backlit subjects and recover details hidden in shadows or lost in glare, the Sony DSLR-A200 provides Dynamic Range Optimizer at two levels: Normal DRO, to improve detail using standard gamma curves for fast shot-to-shot response time, or Advanced DRO, to adjust dynamic range area-byarea for the greatest precision.

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Anti-dust technology Changing lenses in a DSLR can allow dust to enter the camera -- so to keep the CCD imager cleaner for better pictures, the Sony DSLR-A200 utilizes both staticfree anti-dust coating on the CCD filter and anti-dust vibration that automatically shakes the CCD to dislodge dust each time the camera is shut off.

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Auto pop-up flash In Auto or some scene selection modes, the camera flash automatically pops up and fires when needed to help you shoot more effectively. Flash is cancelled in Landscape, Sport or Sunset modes and in "Flash Off" position on the Exposure Mode dial.

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9-point centre cross AF sensor A fast focus motor and improved focus control help bring images into sharp definition more quickly, with predictive focus control that automatically calculates the position of a fast-moving subject.

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Flexible, accurate exposure control A 40-segment honeycomb sensing system provides multi-pattern measuring for superior exposure control accuracy -- and you can also select centre-weighted or spot metering modes. You’ll also have 6 preset White Balance control settings and RGB Histogram display to check colour balance.

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Scene Selection modes Along with auto exposure, the Sony DSLR-A200 gives you scene selection modes to optimize camera performance for Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Sunset and Night Portrait/Night View situations.

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STAMINA battery power You can take up to 750 shots on a fully-charged NP-FM500H InfoLithium battery -- and you’ll be able to see about how much power remains in percentage increments, so you can keep shooting in confidence.

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High-capacity media options For conveniently storing and sharing your images, the Sony DSLR-A200 accepts CompactFlash Type I/II media and optional Memory Stick Pro Duo media.

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High-resolution thumbnails for PhotoTVHD viewing The Sony DSLR-A200 can also create high-resolution thumbnail images for viewing on a Sony BRAVIA HDTV in optimized PhotoTVHD mode, with image format adjustable for standard 3:2 or widescreen 16:9 display.

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Function Guide Display On-screen menus are intuitive and easy to use -- and a simple Camera Function Display can be activated and operated with one hand using the Fn (Function) button and controller button to adjust Flash mode, Autofocus mode, White Balance, Metering mode, AF area and D-Range Optimizer.

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Continuous Burst Mode at 3 frames per second To capture action more effectively, the Sony DSLR-A200 offers continuous JPEG shooting up to the limit of your flash memory card -- plus RAW Burst Mode (up to 6 shots) with intelligent buffer management to allow more shots to be captured without waiting for the buffer to clear.

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Creative style settings To express your creativity and personal taste, you can adjust contrast, saturation and sharpness settings for any of 8 finishing styles -- including Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Night View, Sunset, B&W and Adobe RGB modes.

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2.7-inch Clear Photo LCD screen A large built-in screen with anti-reflective coating makes it easy to read camera setup menus even in bright sunlight and improves image quality when you check your shots.

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Index and Slide Show display To quickly review your photos, the Sony DSLR-A200 can display 4, 9 or 25-frame index views -- or present automatic slide shows with fade-in/fade-out effect.

‘Sony’, ‘ ’, ‘Super SteadyShot’, BIONZ, ‘STAMINA’, ‘InfoLITHIUM’, ‘Memory Stick PRO Duo’, ‘BRAVIA’ and their logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation, Japan. All other trademarks acknowledged.

Box Contents

• Sony Alpha A200 body
• DT 18-70mm f3.5 Zoom lens (27 - 105 35mm eq)
• NP-FM500H rechargeable battery
• BC-VM10 battery charger
• Video and USB cables
• Shoulder strap with eyepiece cap and Remote Commander clip
• Body cap
• Software/USB Driver CD-ROM
• Supplied Software : Image Data Converter SR ver.2.0, Image Data Lightbox SR ver.1.0, (all Windows & Macintosh), Picture Motion Browser Ver.2.1.02 (Windows only)
• NOTE: No Memory Stick media nor adaptors are included.

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Customer Reviews

Better than D60 and EOS 400D (for beginner)
Like many people wanting to move up from digital compact cameras to something which will take much better pictures, I found the whole DSLR thing quite confusing.

Essentially, after some discussion with friends who have been into photography for a while, my decision was narrowed to three choices: the Sony a200, the Nikon D60 and the Canon EOS 400D.

I decided on the basis of the following:
1. The Sony has built in anti-shake, which will work with any lens (unlike the other two)
2. It has the biggest, brightest and clearest screen
3. It's a Sony, and I have a lot of other Sony stuff (TVs, Stereo's, Compact Camera's) all of which have worked flawlessly
4. It feels more solid than the EOS 400D (though not the D60)
5. The Sony a200 worked out cheapest (especially over the D60 which, with anti-shake lens was approx £530) and I was able to use the difference to buy the other things that you really need, namely a UV lens filter, a memory card, a bag, and even offset the difference of another lens.

For beginners the Sony a200 seems to have everything covered, and after two weeks of using it I can say I am still very happy with my choice and have some great photos as well!

Hope this helps.

FANTASTIC CAMERA - look no further!
Several weeks ago I decided to upgrade to a DSLR camera, and with my budget being low, I was restricted as to what I could afford. If you are anything like me, you will by now have spent hours on the internet using various comparison sites and reading review after review. After careful consideration, I shortlisted my choice between the Sony A200, and Nikon D40. Both get great reviews and seem pretty well matched. Anyway, I decided on the Sony A200, and what a fantastic decision I made. It looks great, feels great (quality) as you would expect from Sony, but more importantly it takes absolutely amazing photos with ease. On auto mode it does everything for you, so even a complete idiot can take great photos, but it also allows you to change settings to get the photo exactly as you want it. It has loads of features/gadgets etc. TO SUMMARISE: If you are unsure as to whether you should take the plunge - I can highly recommend the Sony A200 - you will NOT be dissappointed!

Perfect In Every Way
I've had my A200 for a couple of months now so thought it was time to write my review. The easiest way to describe this is wow!

Like so many other reviewers this is my first slr but I am no stranger to photography. I did about 2 months of research using the internet, talking to people and reading the photography press. I wanted a camera to take high quality shots and wanted to spend around £500. I narrowed it down to 3 cameras. The A200, the Nikon D40 and the Canon Eos 450D. Now 2 months down the line I have absolutely no regrets. This camera takes fantastic photographs straight out of the box. Fit the lens and memory card, charge the battery, switch it on and select auto, point the camera and press the shutter release. It really is that easy. The first photo I took blew me away and that was just my DVD cabinet on the other side of my sitting room and viewed back via the camera's LCD screen. From that moment my new love affair has started and I rarely put the camera down. Wherever I go it goes. It's amazing the opportunities that arise just while going about your daily business and I've found it makes me so much more aware of my surroundings and I see things I've never seen before that I pass every day.

There have been a few mentions of the poor quality of the lens and it's inability to be an "all rounder" I think it is amazing when you think that you are paying under £300 for the kit. The pictures are sharp, the colours are fantastic and they are in a different world to any I've taken with compact cameras over the years. As for the "all rounder" issue, I think it does an incredible job. No matter what you buy, not just for photography, if you want one item that is going to do the job of 2 or 3 seperate items then there is going to be a compromise. Having said that, you are going to be very critical to find too many faults with this lens. The other point to make is that the camera was so much below my budget that I was able to go out and buy another lens. I chose the Sigma APO 70-300 F4-5.6 DG macro and can't recommend it highly enough but that is a different review.

The battery life is outstanding on this camera. The manual says 750 shots but I have filled my 4gb card up which is a scrape under 1000 photos and the battery still had power left. Viewing the pictures back tends to drain it a bit quicker but if you need the maximum battery life the screen can be turned off. The battery meter is in the form of a percentage and is always on display. This is a handy feature as you always know where you stand. It's accurate too as there's no getting to 25% and then dropping like a stone like the fuel gauge on your car. The supplied charger is simple to use and very quick taking a couple of hours or so the charge from completely flat.

Supplied with the kit you get the obvious camera and lens, battery and charger, plus a lovely Sony strap, the software cd, better than average instructions, a couple of lens and accessory leaflets and a clever little gizmo that fits over the view finder to stop light getting in when you are doing long exposures on a tripod. This lives on the strap and you hardly know it's there.

The only extra you will need to get you going is a memory card. I bought a Sandisk Extreme III 4gb and it allows the camera to take photos on continuous setting until the card is full which is 990 images on best quality. These are under £20 now and sometimes even as low as £15. I also recommend buying a book or 2 to get you started on the finer points of SLR photography. I bought Sony DSLR a200 with Cards (Magic Lantern Guides) and Sony A200 (Focal Digital Camera Guides) (Paperback). They are around a tenner each and I bought mine from Amazon. They are very comprehensive and dedicated to the A200. One even has a little credit card sized guide to put in your wallet and carry with you. I have learned so much from these books and I still haven't got anywhere near finishing either of them. I recommend a good well padded bag too. You don't want your investment getting damaged for the sake of a few quid.

So to sum up, an excellent award winning camera and lens at an outstanding price that will make you a better photographer without even trying. Go buy one, you will not be disapointed.