how come not many users recommend M. Konica A200?
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Slightly cheaper than the E-300. A200 is S$1250 w/GST. I think E-300 is $1799(?) with kit.
Well, as many have mentioned, the A200 is a stripped-down version of the A2. The A200's improvements over the A2 include the new CxIII processor and a flip-out-and-twist LCD monitor. Beyond that, I'm not sure what else. The A200 loses out to the A2 because now it has no hi-res EVF, PC sync socket, lacks a rear command-dial, and it can't accept an external battery-pack/vertical grip. And personally, I don't see the reduction in physical size as an improvement either.
So if you're looking for a "good and affordable" camera in general, the D70, EOS300D and E-300 probably represent better value for money. If you're specifically after a prosumer camera (or even a high-end compact), the A200 doesn't seem to cut the mustard either. IMHO, it's neither here nor there.
Want performance on a budget? Get DSLR.
Want super-powerful compact? Get Minolta Z-series, Panasonic FZ-20, etc.
Want prosumer? Get the A2 (if you can find it), or even the Sony F828.
All this, my personal opinion.
Well, as many have mentioned, the A200 is a stripped-down version of the A2. The A200's improvements over the A2 include the new CxIII processor and a flip-out-and-twist LCD monitor. Beyond that, I'm not sure what else. The A200 loses out to the A2 because now it has no hi-res EVF, PC sync socket, lacks a rear command-dial, and it can't accept an external battery-pack/vertical grip. And personally, I don't see the reduction in physical size as an improvement either.
So if you're looking for a "good and affordable" camera in general, the D70, EOS300D and E-300 probably represent better value for money. If you're specifically after a prosumer camera (or even a high-end compact), the A200 doesn't seem to cut the mustard either. IMHO, it's neither here nor there.
Want performance on a budget? Get DSLR.
Want super-powerful compact? Get Minolta Z-series, Panasonic FZ-20, etc.
Want prosumer? Get the A2 (if you can find it), or even the Sony F828.
All this, my personal opinion.
coming from the A2, the A200 is seriously not very exciting, definitely doesn't make me feel regret at not waiting a few months for the new model.
main improvements: swivel and tilt lcd, newer processor.
i shoot with the evf almost all the time, the swivel lcd would only be useful to me for er... self-portraits (which i don't take), and really odd angle shots. in my opinion, not worth the trade-off for a high resolution, tilting evf.
as for the new processor, really haven't had that much chance to compare how much it helps for high iso noise, which is my biggest problem with the A2 pix.
other annoying things about a200:
only one wheel... i'm so used to using my forefinger to control aperture and the thumb to change exposure compensation on my a2...
no wireless flash... this was an unexpected bonus when i first got my flash, but now i really love it. gives much more control over where your light comes from and no need for annoying cables.
generally, the a200 has nothing really new to excite people...
main improvements: swivel and tilt lcd, newer processor.
i shoot with the evf almost all the time, the swivel lcd would only be useful to me for er... self-portraits (which i don't take), and really odd angle shots. in my opinion, not worth the trade-off for a high resolution, tilting evf.
as for the new processor, really haven't had that much chance to compare how much it helps for high iso noise, which is my biggest problem with the A2 pix.
other annoying things about a200:
only one wheel... i'm so used to using my forefinger to control aperture and the thumb to change exposure compensation on my a2...
no wireless flash... this was an unexpected bonus when i first got my flash, but now i really love it. gives much more control over where your light comes from and no need for annoying cables.
generally, the a200 has nothing really new to excite people...
If you want more users' comments & reviews on the A200, try the KMTF at dpreview. Practically all who got the A200 love it - hardly any complaints at all. The only people with grouses over the A200 come mainly from the A2 camp - and most of them don't own or never handled the A200 sufficiently to be in any position to give objective comments.
Both the A2 & A200 are good cameras, with slightly different feature sets (more similarity than differences). At the end of the day, it depends on which features appeal to you more.
Happy reading... :angel:
Both the A2 & A200 are good cameras, with slightly different feature sets (more similarity than differences). At the end of the day, it depends on which features appeal to you more.
Happy reading... :angel:
Since I have been using A2, I don't think A200 will be anything other than a strip down version.
So people using A2 won't buy the A200 and the people are more serious about photography would buy the 7D.
There are a lot of things KM has taken out to make the A200.
To me... A200 is not worth if you already have A2 or A1.
Hart
So people using A2 won't buy the A200 and the people are more serious about photography would buy the 7D.
There are a lot of things KM has taken out to make the A200.
To me... A200 is not worth if you already have A2 or A1.
Hart
synapseman said:
Don't forget the cost of additional lenses. The camera body is only the start. If you are content to shoot with just the kit lens, then a prosumer may give you more flexibility, with its longer zoom range.
If you follow the postings on dpreview, many people who own DSLRs (e.g. 20D, D100 & others) have also bought a prosumer digicam subsequently - bec. they don't want to lug around all the additional weight & equipment unless they are going for a specific photo shoot.
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