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Just bought the A200 after weeks of research and reading

On May 6th, 2008 Michael X (not verified) says:

Hey,
I just bought the A200 (with the 18-70 lens kit and the Sony 75-300 lens.) after reading almost every review of the entry level dSLRs available.
At first I had my mind set on the A300 or A350, but as someone mentioned earlier, all the advertising and magazines scream 'Buy the latest! Buy the latest!'
After much thought I opted for the A200. I realized that since this was my first dSLR I shouldn't jump to the top of the pile and blow all my cash. In a couple months or a year, I can always sell the A200 after I have developed my 'dSLR skills' and go for the A700 or whatever is available at the time.
Another reason for choosing the Sony brand as opposed to Canon and the other popular ones was my experience with the Sony F717 and F828. Both of these cameras produced excellent quality images.

One thing to note, however, when choosing a dSLR - Since dSLR lenses are inter-changeable you are not just buying a camera as your did with P&S before. You are investing in a dSLR line. Once you buy a dSLR you will most likely buy multiple lenses (lens lust I think they call it) so you would more than likely be sticking with the line later on - so choose wisely.

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