difference between A200K and A300K I'm looking to purchase my first DSLR camera. I've narrowed it between the 2 Sony's A200K and A300K. There is a $100 difference but from reading the specs I can't tell why. The only difference I see is that the A300K has a DT 18-70mm lens and the A200K has a 18-70mm lens (without DT at the beginning) I'm sorry if I sound naive, but what is the difference? Is the A300K really worth the extra $100? Thank you! difference between A200K and A300K I'm looking to purchase my first DSLR camera. I've narrowed it between the 2 Sony's A200K and A300K. There is a $100 difference but from reading the... » Read More difference between A200K and A300K I'm looking to purchase my first DSLR camera. I've narrowed it between the 2 Sony's A200K and A300K. There is a $100 difference but from reading the specs I can't tell why. The only difference I see is that the A300K has a DT 18-70mm lens and the A200K has a 18-70mm lens (without DT at the beginning) I'm sorry if I sound naive, but what is the difference? Is the A300K really worth the extra $100? Thank you! « Show Less
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Actually kit lens are identical in both cameras. The main difference is that A300 has a live view and A200 doesn't. Live view is an ability to make pictures using the screen - same as in P&S; cameras. In A200 you can make pictures by using view finder only. You can only review your pictures on the screen, but you can not use the screen to shoot pictures in A200. Other then that both cameras are identical.
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Actually, one more difference.Magnification factor for A200k is x0.83, while A300k is x0.74. So called, "tunnel-vision" effect has been noted with A300k's optical view finder. So I would suggest you to take a look at the sample first and make the decision.
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Having bought an A300 after looking at the A200, I'd have to say yes, especially with the above mentioned tilting LCD. I'm a leg amputee so getting down on the ground to take photos is pretty much out. With the tilting LCD, not a problem! Could be useful when shooting at the Oscars too (above the head)! Well worth the extra in my opinion, just for the extra option. I don't use it all the time but it can be really useful. Doesn't slow down the response time either.
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You should ask te seller. The "Kit" lens is Ok, good to get started with, but you should look into some used Minolta lenses (50mm, 1.7; 28-85 3.5 - 4.5; 70 - 200 4.0) they will help you get near professional results out of your a230. You should also ask your seller if the camera's "Steady shot" is working properly. When mine arrived, I was unable to activate it, the selection was"Greyed out". If thought it was something I was doing wrong, but I later discovered that this is indicative of the camera being dropped at some point.
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I'm sorry I don't know the answer to that question. I have a 18 to 55 mm and a 18 to 135 mm Sony which are great lenses. I just don't have any experience with a alpha a300. A call to their local distributor or the Sony website should get that information for you. John F
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the 5200 is has more features, & does more for you. I would have bought that one if I'd done some research. However the 3300 is a peach of a camera for me. If you are a real photographer...get the 5200.
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I really like the 18-140. I also have the 55-300. At the time I was researching to purchase a new lens the 18-140 appeared to be the better choice. I went to the Nikon site and did a comparison between the 18-140, 18-200, and 18-300. The 18-140 was new, with the newer technology, lighter, and cheaper. For me, 18-140 focus quickly and it has the range I use most. I usually keep the 55-300 with me, so I'm covered in most situations.
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I just went through the same decision process, in fact I literally bought the D60+ lens kit and returned it (package unopened) for the D80 (body only) + the fabulous 18-200 VR lens. Why? 1) I wanted the additional metering controls vs. the D60 and in fact used all of them on my recent trip to the Hoh rain forest. 2) Keeping to my budget, I opted to spend the money on the 18-200mm VR, and yes, I used its FULL RANGE without having to change lenses. A great way to go when outdoors and taking advantage of opportunities as they present themselves (e.g. deer twins walking right towards us while on the trail!). 3) Quickly realizing the super-zoom wasn't going to get me a FAST lens, I was able to pick up the 50mm f/1.4 right before my travels (which would NOT have AF working with the D40 or D60). If I had the $$$ I might have opted for a D300 and picked up the D40/60 for a lightweight second body, but as the only Digital SLR that I'll be using for the next couple of years, and the small price difference, I am extremely happy with my purchase.
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One of the differences that i am aware of in the 2 cameras is the a65 has a plastic body, the a77 has a titanium body. That was the selling point for me. Also i believe the a65 does not have the same megapixel as the a77. All in all i think you get more bang out of the a77, the price difference between the 2 was not that much to sway me from the a77. Feel that amazon has a good price on the a77 and would recommend the a77 any day of the week, very happy with my choice.
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Hi Ann! Well the main differences are that the 25 uses AA batteries and the 30 requires a proprietary battery. This means that if you run out of battery power with the 30 you either have another (expensive) proprietary battery or you wait until the battery recharges( a couple of hours) before you get to shoot again. With the 25 you just pop into your local convenience store, buy a set of AA's and you are back shooting again. Me, I carry three sets of hybrid rechargeable batteries so it is unlikely I will ever run out of power, but if I do... The RAW option is good if you like spending hours and hours behind your computer screen making the "perfect" picture. I do not so I opted for the 25( I have had three cameras with RAW and have learned that shooting and tweaking is more fun than the drudgery of manipulating and converting RAW files). The only other difference is that the 30 has a slightly larger viewfinder which would be nice if I did not have to buy the extra proprietary battery(nearly 25 percent of the cameras purchase price each-and I would need three total i.e. and extra hundred bucks) instead of the three sets of set of four hybrid AA's(way less than the price of one of the 30's batteries). So if lots of extra work-time, extra expensive back-up batteries to make sure you never run out of power on a shoot and a slightly bigger viewfinder are worth it to you then the 30 is the better camera. Oh, did I mention the 30 also costs thirty percent more to buy than the 25? So the Hs25EXR is the choice for a fun camera that will do 99 percent everything the HS30EXR will do AND it will do it for less money to buy, be less work( i.e. more fun!), cheaper to power(I get 500 plus shots per set of fully charged Hybrids-mostly using the eye-level finder). The HS25EXR is the one I bought for all those reasons and more. Either way they will both be fun and that is after all the whole point of a Super duper super zoom, right?
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Hi. I purchased the same lens 2 days ago and yes, I am a novice using a D300. I have the same 'err' reading but when i switch and locked to f/22 i realised that the camera body electronically controls the aperture setting - which you can obviously set in 'A' mode. I assumed that the manual a f adjustment ring on the lens then was only for cameras that do no have electronically controlled A settings via the body.
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K. Bennett,Thanks very much for your info about these two cameras. I started with the model 30, had them for a year, sold them and got two 40D's, then last March I sold those and bought two 7D's. I had thought about getting a 5D, but a friend who just bought it said there are a lot of problems with the focusing, he said he gets around 20% out of focus, a number I find unacceptable. He advised me to skip the 5D and go to the Mark IV, and I was not sure if the better and sharper images, especially at high ISOs would be worth the extra $3000 a Mark IV would cost. What I might do is rent a Mark IV body for a weekend and see how I like it.Thanks for taking the time to post your comments. K. Bennett,Thanks very much for your info about these two cameras. I started with the model 30, had them for a year, sold them and got two 40D's, then last March I sold those and bought two 7D's. I had thought about getting a 5D, but a friend who just bought it said there are a lot of problems with the focusing, he said he gets around 20% out of focus, a number I find unacceptable. He advised me to skip the 5D and go to the Mark IV, and I was not sure if the better and sharper images, especially at high ISOs would be worth the extra $3000 a Mark IV would cost. What I might do is rent... » Read More K. Bennett,Thanks very much for your info about these two cameras. I started with the model 30, had them for a year, sold them and got two 40D's, then last March I sold those and bought two 7D's. I had thought about getting a 5D, but a friend who just bought it said there are a lot of problems with the focusing, he said he gets around 20% out of focus, a number I find unacceptable. He advised me to skip the 5D and go to the Mark IV, and I was not sure if the better and sharper images, especially at high ISOs would be worth the extra $3000 a Mark IV would cost. What I might do is rent a Mark IV body for a weekend and see how I like it.Thanks for taking the time to post your comments. « Show Less
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I shoot the same subjects and have been very pleased with the 18-250mm zoom. If you want a little more reach get the 55-300mm in place of the 18-250. With that choice I would then add the 18-55mm. I'm assuming you want to stay with Pentax brand. Neither zoom is "cheap" but then you get what you pay for. I chose the 18-250 because I hand hold the camera most of the time and here in the Pacific NW the light levels in the winter are pretty low. I doubt if I maxed out the 300mm (450mm equivalent) would I get a sharp image. Love the K20D by the way.
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Even I had the same confusion which out of 3 to buy. I called up the Sony Customer Care and compared all the features of all the 3 Cameras. I would feel 290 woud be best choice as it has 5x zoom but it doesn;t have viewfinder which may not be required also. Difference between 290 ans 300 is it has a viewfinder but has few scenic modes compared to 290 and less zoom too (3X). Apart from touch screen functionality , all the other features are same in T900 . I talked to the Best Buy guys too. According to them the lens in W series is much better than T series. Hence I have ordered W290 pack from amazon.
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DA is f1.8, FA opens up to f1.4 (so you can only compare from f1.8) From 1.8 the sharpness is very similar but FA has smoother bokeh (much better in my opinion) FA also is compatible with full frame (which Pentax is releasing soon). I own K-5iis and have FA copy and have tried DA copy as well. Hope that helps.
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I have had the 18 to 200. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that lens. If you're predisposed towards it, I won't try to talk you out of it, BUT . . I really like the 18 to 140 on my daily carry D5200. Fits the job and fits my hands. VERY sharp with great contrast and saturation. BTW, my fair, civic gathering lens in my D300s is almost always the 18 to 300, so ya makes your choice and you take your chances. IMHO, as long as it says "Nikon" on, you can't go wrong. Pick one.
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I have an A200 and used it for years. I found it to be a good general camera but you are asking it to do a high end cameras job. I currently use an A77 with a 4.6 Sigma 50 t0500 MM zoom lens. At 10 times the cost it is barely enough to do what you are asking. For personal snapshots you may try giving you ISO ( film speed priority and settle for a little graininess.rather than bluer.
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I was also deciding on these 2 cameras as a gift for my parents and ended up going with the A570. Another difference I saw with the A570 was the Face Detection feature and the improved Red-Eye Correction - I don't remember seeing those 2 features on the A710. In addition to that, my final deciding factor was the fact that the A570 is a newer model in the Powershot series.If you haven't already, I recommend watching the interactive video on the A570 - it will highlight some of the features I mentioned and is helpful especially if you're not as familiar with the Powershot series.I also purchased the Sanyo Eneloop rechargeable batteries which had good ratings. I was also deciding on these 2 cameras as a gift for my parents and ended up going with the A570. Another difference I saw with the A570 was the Face Detection feature and the improved Red-Eye Correction - I don't remember seeing those 2 features on the A710. In addition to that, my final deciding factor was the fact that the A570 is a newer model in the Powershot series.If you haven't already, I recommend watching the interactive video on the A570 - it will highlight some of the features I mentioned and is helpful especially if you're not as familiar with the Powershot... » Read More I was also deciding on these 2 cameras as a gift for my parents and ended up going with the A570. Another difference I saw with the A570 was the Face Detection feature and the improved Red-Eye Correction - I don't remember seeing those 2 features on the A710. In addition to that, my final deciding factor was the fact that the A570 is a newer model in the Powershot series.If you haven't already, I recommend watching the interactive video on the A570 - it will highlight some of the features I mentioned and is helpful especially if you're not as familiar with the Powershot series.I also purchased the Sanyo Eneloop rechargeable batteries which had good ratings. « Show Less
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I'm an armature photographer.. but have explored both d3100 and a33..1) similar image quality..2) both do 1080p HD video with auto focus but sony gets a bit warm (hot for some) while video recording.. although I've yet to record for this long3) sony is a tiny bit smaller..check out their detailed reviews at dpreview.com.. they helped me make my decision..