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Sony Alpha A230L Digital SLR Camera With 18-55 mm Lens | 
| Brand: Sony
Rating:  19 reviews
Media: Electronics
Display Size: 2.7
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 7.9 x 6.1
MPN: DSLRA230L.CEH
Model: DSLRA230L.CEH
EAN: 4905524529777
ASIN: B002A9JDJ8
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 Good Solid Performer from Sony September 12, 2009
V. Brean
155 out of 156 found this review helpful
This is Sony's entry level DSLR and whilst well specified, it does not have the Live view or the tilt screen of the A330/A380, in all other respects it is the same camera....which is a good thing
For me, and I have tried the A230, the A330 and the A380, the choice is between the two 10MP cameras (the 230 and the 330), I would forget the 380 with its 14.2mp sensor...the 10mp version as used in this camera gives cleaner, more punchy results, and its cheaper too
So, great things about this camera...smaller and lighter than the camera that it replaces, better user interface which will have you snapping away in no time....there is really nothing bad to say about this DSLR only that you may want to handle one first as some people say the grip is too small....I personally think its just fine, and I have big hands.
Sony have really established themselves in this market now, and there is really no longer any reason to choose a Canon or a Nikon over this camera, Sony Alpha DSLR's are here to stay, and Sony now have a really decent system on the market which is getting more and more established as time passes...no-one dismisses the Sony Alpha cameras anymore...they are excellent, so any lenses and accessories that you buy will transfer to future Alpha cameras
Just a definition of live view if you are unsure.....on a compact camera, you can see the image on the screen before you press the shutter button....on this camera you cant do that, you need to use the viewfinder at all times...thats all OK if that is what you are expecting, if you want that feature on this camera (many people are not bothered)...then you need the slightly more expensive A330....and as I say...forget the A380
So to sum up...good reliable entry level Sony Alpha which takes great photographs which are at least as good as any other 10MP DSLR on the market (Sony supply the image sensors to other manufacturers anyway...so the image quality is the same), its fast, lightweight, has a decent kit lens and it is nice to use, the handgrip has been criticised but in my opinion its fine, and last of all, the price is very competitive....you cant go wrong really
I give it a Recommended
Good introduction to SLR July 27, 2009
pbm2004 (Nottingham, England)
68 out of 69 found this review helpful
The Sony A230 is as good an introduction to using an SLR as I could have hoped for. Making the leap from a dodgy compact to a full blown SLR is quite a big step and I was slightly nervous about learning the ropes, but the a230 is totally intuitive and has a brilliant graphic display.
Within two or three days of use I am already playing around with the advanced features and am taking shots of a quality I never thought I would be capable of.
Note: the a230 does not have the tilting screen or live view - the photo and manufacturer's description refers to the other models in the new Sony Alpha range.
My 1st Digital SLR Camera February 25, 2010
A. Gray (Staffordshire, UK)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
First and foremost I love this camera. I had never owned a digital SLR before so I was therefore looking across the market. I looked at the Canon EOS450D & Canon 1000D models. These cameras looked really good but £450 for the Canon EOS450D was a lot of money when buying a SLR camera for the very first time. I therefore decided to purchase the Sony Alpha A230L. It's very similar to the Canon 1000D model but the Sony A230 has IS (Image Stabilising) built into the camera rather than into the lenses. Meaning that if you wanted to, you can buy a non IS lens with the Sony A230 as the IS is built into the camera. The purchase I made on this camera was one of the best purchases ever! It's amazing. The quality of the pictures is un-real. I've been taking photos of my pets recently & they look great. I can't wait to show the pictures off to my family & friends. So, if you're like me and buying a SLR camera for the first time... you won't be disappointed with the Sony A230!
Sony A230 December 30, 2009
J. Butcher
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
Just a quick review - The sony A230 is a great camera, its relatively small and light for a DSLR and it is very user friendly. If you set all the features to auto anyone could use it. But of course it does have the versatility of a professional DSLR in it's various modes notably the manual mode - probably not a camera for someone who already owns a DSLR. Good build quality.
Downsides - there is no live view or video mode this camera is purely designed to take good pictures.
If you want a DSLR and you're moving on from a compact this camera is perfect. The kit lens it comes with delivers good clean pictures, you can use an SD card or an SDHC or Sonys own memory stick. It has a HDMI mini output and the normal USB etc.
If you are thinking of getting one I would recommend a case, an LCD protector, a lens cloth and brush for the body. Depending on how careful you are it might be worth getting a filter and lens hood for the lens.
All in all though, for the price another great piece of kit from Sony.
Great camera, great price April 7, 2010
Ronan C. Rodrigues (Rome, Italy)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
This is my first DSLR, and I have to say that I am really impressed by it. I chose it after reading many articles on photography and various camera reviews. It is a great camera to beginners, very simple to use. The screen is very intuitive and makes it very easy to use.
Let me point out some pros and cons:
PROs
1. 10 Megapixels is more than enough to have high quality pictures;
2. It is very light, which makes it more comfortable to handle;
3. Controls are very accessible (on the upper left side), and with some practice you can change settings very quickly, for unexpected moments that requires you to set a different mode or exposure;
4. The software is very simple and practical. Correcting brightness, contrast and colors is very easy. You MUST shoot RAW! If you are just beginning in this field, it is imperative that you shoot RAW images and use the software to learn how your pictures can be improved by using different exposures and other settings, such as White Balance;
5. The price is fantastic. Clearly the best cost-benefit for DSLRs currently in the market.
CONs
1. The grip for the right hand is indeed a bit uncomfortable (if your are used to bigger grips commonly found in other cameras). But if this is your first camera, it would not be an issue. I am already used to it.
2. Battery runs off quickly if you use a lot of flash. First time I used it, it ran off after less than 200 photos. Then I tried taking pictures without the flash (with better sunlight, night shots, or exploiting more the shadows), and it went around 500 photos; (having more than 1 battery is a MUST, even with more efficient cameras, so in the end, it matters very little)
3. No live-view. But let's face it, if you own a DSLR, you should use the viewfinder. LCD screens don't provide the accuracy of the viewfinder, and using the viewfinder forces you to pay total attention to the shot, its focus and framing.
Having other lenses makes the experience even better (a macro, a wide angle, a zoom...) Perhaps it is useful to take a look at pictures taken with the A230 on appropriate websites.
It is a great camera, and I recommend it to beginners like myself.
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