Sony DSLR-Axxx Range, Any information!?

[nigelh 0]

I'm currently looking at buying my first Digital SLR but have always had Sony everything and just wanted to know if anyone has used one in-air?
I'm looking at the DSLR-A200

I have worked for Sony previously and have used the Alpha range on the ground, but how do they do up there!?

My alternative is a Canon 350D/Rebel XT

Thanks!

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I'm a Sony consultant, and you'd have a hard time giving me one of these for much use. The former Minolta line is cheapo, IMO. In-body stabilizer is OK for some things, and does allow for super cheap lenses (Sigma 500 for only 800.00??)
Decent on the ground, but I'd think/bet the in-camera stabilizer would give you grief.
Sony/Minolta just aren't a camera company. They needed a DSLR line to round out their offerings, but I think this particular avenue is a mistake for them.

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