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Sony Alpha A200K 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization with 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens

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Product Description Set your creativity free. The Sony a (alpha) DSLR-A200 camera is poised to welcome you into the exciting world of DSLR performance. A DT(R) 18-70mm is included here, as well as superb 10.2 megapixel imaging, high-sensitivity shooting, and Super SteadyShot(R) in-camera image stabilization that reduces blur with a brilliant array of Sony, Carl Zeiss and Minolta a-mount lenses. It's fast, lightweight and incredibly easy to operate, with a large 2.7" LCD screen, simple Function Guide menu display and Creative Style settings to fine-tune camera performance. The powerful Bionz processing engine is also included to increase response time. Built-in ElectronicFlash - Built-in Auto Pop-up - Auto, Fill-flash, Rear flash sync, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Wireless off camera flash (with Flash HVL-F56AM, F36AM) Self-Timer modes 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 Accepts CompactFlash Type I/II media and Memory Stick(R) PRO Duo media via an optional adaptor Unit Dimensions (Approx.) (WHD) 5 3/16 x 3 7/8 x 2 13/16 (130.8 x 98.5 x 71.3 mm) / 1 pound 2.8 ounces Comes with DT(R) 18-70mm f3.5 Zoom lens; NP-FM500H rechargeable battery (7.2V, 1600 mAh; CIPA standard - approx. 750 pictures); BC-VM10 battery charger; Video and USB cables; Shoulder strap with eyepiece cap and Remote Commander(R) clip; Body cap; Software/USB Driver CD-ROM; Sony USA 1-Year Parts and Labor Warranty documentation Reviews I purchased my A200 on a whim - I am not a professional photographer by any means, just a enthusiast who wanted something better than your normal run of the mill point and shoot. For a person of limited experience such as myself - mostly sticking with the Kodak's and other smaller devices, my first DSLR was a welcome change and the interface is actually very intuitive. Being able to take multiple shots right after another - bang-bang-bang - is an amazingly nice convenience. Also, the additional lenses are a great bargain - being able to do both macro and zoom shots by swapping out a lens is nice after being limited to specific zooms. I can't say enough about how great it is that Sony allowed the use of Compact Flash cards instead of just Sony Memory sticks (which are generally smaller and overpriced). I prefer SD cards but there are quite a few CF to SD adapters so that's not much of an issue. I don't have much experience with the supplied software as I prefer to take the memory card and put it directly into my laptop instead of using a USB transfer. When you google "best starter DSLR", just about every result will tell you that your best option is either the Nikon D40 or Canon XS. Olympus and Pentax are sometimes mentioned, but Sony (formerly Minolta, as I found out later) is almost completely left out. It wasn't until I found a comparison chart of all DSLR's that I realized that Sony even produced them. I can only imagine that a consumer that does their research will be skeptical of Sony because of their relative obscurity. I bought the a200 because it was the least expensive starter DSLR with the most features. I can say that this camera is exactly what I was looking for, with just about every feature that I need, all wrapped up in an interface that's easy to use. When you first start out using a DSLR camera, the number of things you can control in full manual mode can be overwhelming. On the a200, all the image settings are presented to you in an easy-to-understand display, with individual buttons and dials that control all the exposure and focus settings. Moreover, the in-body image stabilization and AF motor are great features too. Compare this to the Nikon D40, where both the image stabilization and the AF motor are built into the lens. As for the image quality, I really can't complain. Since I'm still new to digital photography (my last SLR camera was a Minolta x370 from the 80's), I was blown away by how clear the images were. I could take a picture of a restaurant from across the street, and still be able to read the size 16 font on their menus posted in the window when I downloaded the images to my computer. The only complaints I have about this model are the software and the lack of live view. The included software is mediocre, at best, and is only really useful for converting the camera's RAW images to TIFFs or JPEGs when you shoot in RAW mode. Also, you'll have to use the viewfinder due to the lack of live view, but for a DSLR in this price range, that's expected. You really do get a lot for your money. If budget is important, this is the DSLR to get. I love the camera....fun to use and learn....takes great pictures! Thankfully you don't need the software that comes with it because it crashed my computer. I had to restore...but it let me restore it to a point before I installed the Sony Software so I didn't lose anything... anyone else have problems with the software? Is there a fix? I havae a small digital camera that takes good pictures but I wanted one that would get me some close-up shots during football games that my son plays in. I researched several cameras and lenses from various manufacturers and sellers. I finally decided to go with the package that Amazon was offering. I do not regret the decision. I am no professional by any means, but the camera makes the pictures seem like I am. I am still learning some of the different functions on the camera, but they are not that hard to learn and in time I will have a handle on them. As an extra bonus, the camera actually arrived earlier than anticipated. Very happy with the camera, lenses, and the delivery. This is a great beginner/intermediate camera. Definitely worth the money and the old Minolta lenses work perfect.