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#1
nlau001 - Posted 11:09 am PST 01/15/09 (47 Posts)
try canon xsi instead
#2
mdheinzer - Posted 11:13 am PST 01/15/09 (576 Posts)
its nice that it supports more than one type of memory card, but I live by 2 rules in life... 1 God can do anything he wants, and 2 Sony sucks
#3
benben - Posted 11:15 am PST 01/15/09 (333 Posts)
#1, let's just get straight to the chase and get a Canon 40D!
#4
haanul - Posted 11:24 am PST 01/15/09 (225 Posts)
Canon 40D and 50mm f/1.8 cost $670 + $80. Awesome deal for those who might upgrade to better body in the future.
But Sony DSLR-A200K w/18-70mm lens for $400 is awesome deal for those who don't want to upgrade.
#5
mtnardi - Posted 11:25 am PST 01/15/09 (133 Posts)
Don't forget your Flexible Mini Tripod!
#6
Darter79 - Posted 11:28 am PST 01/15/09 (78 Posts)
future proof your system by spending a bit more for similar Canon or Nikon systems. Sony system (especially on the lens end, does Minolta even make new lenses anymore?) doesn't have much of a upgrade path compared to the big TWO.
#7
shapeshifter08 - Posted 1:22 pm PST 01/15/09 (678 Posts)
Good camera for someone who wants a basic DSLR. Sure Canon and Nikon have staying power, but Sony might too. The big question is whether you want to spend a lot more on Canon and Nikon equipment. Sony lenses are 1/2 the price if not less on lots of lenses. Don't forget that your lens collection and flash will typically be 2x-3x the amount spent on the camera body.
#8
hawk45 - Posted 1:40 pm PST 01/15/09 (7 Posts)
Sony purchased Minolta.. so it's a Minolta base with some newer Sony technology. Nice cameras with good features for the price. I think better than the Canon and Nikon offerings at the same price.
#9
radiation - Posted 2:00 pm PST 01/15/09 (83 Posts)
Whats nice about this camera is that it uses alot of the available lenses. I have a Minolta Maxxum that this camera uses the lenses from. This camera has a lot more versatility for the money.
#10
tesh - Posted 2:11 pm PST 01/15/09 (165 Posts)
Nikon or nothing.
theres a great article that highlights some fatal flaws that sony made in the design; one i remember was a tiny niche below the pop-flash that leads striaght into the body at the shutter curtain/reflex lens - one drop of water and your sony is a really nice door stop.
theres a great article that highlights some fatal flaws that sony made in the design; one i remember was a tiny niche below the pop-flash that leads striaght into the body at the shutter curtain/reflex lens - one drop of water and your sony is a really nice door stop.
#11
no_to_co - Posted 2:14 pm PST 01/15/09 (4 Posts)
haanul where did you see a cannon 40D for $670? I'm just about to buy an XSI, but would probably go for a 40D instead.
#12
fyrlmco - Posted 3:09 pm PST 01/15/09 (73 Posts)
Adorama Nikon D40 w/ 18-55 AF & 55-200 VR AF kit for 510$
http://www.adorama.com/INKD40K2A.html
Price in cart only, 596 before online discount.
http://www.adorama.com/INKD40K2A.html
Price in cart only, 596 before online discount.
#13
slx0 - Posted 11:23 am PST 01/16/09 (69 Posts)
price changed to $499.
#14
ja23merz - Posted 10:55 am PST 01/17/09 (23 Posts)
I heard these Sony dslr's aren't too bad. I may go check them out soon.
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