A200 1600 test shot

[henrykoh]

just bought the a200 and nothing to shoot so took a shot of my country clock.

Exposure: 0.077 sec (1/13)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 230 mm (sony 75-300 lens)
ISO Speed: 1600

Shot in fine jpeg with no pp at all, I am happy with the SSS and the quality. Must add that the clock is the wrinkled and faded type - suppose to be a country clock and may not be the best pic to judge the quality



100% crop

[ming9866]

Thank you for sharing a photo taken by A200 .

[tankm]

The ISO1600 looks usable from this crop.

[koolbeep]

damn... even my ISO 800 in my a100 doesnt look closer

[solomon76]

yes the 1600 ISO is usable. I have a A200 and i like the focusing speed and response
upgraded from A100

[boombox]

Looks good, details are retained.

[henrykoh]

went shooting butts this morning and my evaluation of the camera so far:

Pro: fast, even using the slow 75-300 is was definitely faster than the nikon 70-300vr lens, exposure seems to be right on and not like my previous nikon that has tendecy to blow highlight

What i don't like: no direct access to flash compenstion, need to dig into the menu and the menu has no memory of last usage and also the 1/160 syn speed is bit too low for my liking.

[boombox]

Originally Posted by henrykoh went shooting butts this morning and my evaluation of the camera so far: Pro: fast, even using the slow 75-300 is was definitely faster than the nikon 70-300vr lens, exposure seems to be right on and not like my previous nikon that has tendecy to blow highlight What i don't like: no direct access to flash compenstion, need to dig into the menu and the menu has no memory of last usage and also the 1/160 syn speed is bit too low for my liking.

I've handled it at sony style yesterday, it's speedy, makes me suspect that it took the same af motor...

The shutter sound though sounded like a mix of the a100's clackings and a700's snippings.

[Rashkae]

Originally Posted by boombox I've handled it at sony style yesterday, it's speedy, makes me suspect that it took the same af motor... The shutter sound though sounded like a mix of the a100's clackings and a700's snippings.

It took the A700 AF motor.

[Rashkae]

Originally Posted by henrykoh went shooting butts this morning and my evaluation of the camera so far: Pro: fast, even using the slow 75-300 is was definitely faster than the nikon 70-300vr lens, exposure seems to be right on and not like my previous nikon that has tendecy to blow highlight What i don't like: no direct access to flash compenstion, need to dig into the menu and the menu has no memory of last usage and also the 1/160 syn speed is bit too low for my liking.

Well, if it had all that, it would compete with a A700.

[tankm]

On the A100 there is a MENU setting that enables you to go back to the last changed settings. Should be the same on the A200.

Originally Posted by henrykoh went shooting butts this morning and my evaluation of the camera so far: Pro: fast, even using the slow 75-300 is was definitely faster than the nikon 70-300vr lens, exposure seems to be right on and not like my previous nikon that has tendecy to blow highlight What i don't like: no direct access to flash compenstion, need to dig into the menu and the menu has no memory of last usage and also the 1/160 syn speed is bit too low for my liking.

[dr34mc4st3r]

Originally Posted by Rashkae Well, if it had all that, it would compete with a A700.

for a beginner, the a200 is no brainer. for more advanced people a700 would satisfy their needs....lol

[jnwcy]

looks like it is worth the price to get an a200 . still undecided .

[TME]

Noise very well controlled in the shadows (see the black lettering)... noise free on the bright areas.... simply means that ISO1600 under decent lighting (indoors) is perfectly usable... say goodbye to flash and hotspots...