Which APS-C Alpha to buy?

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Which APS-C Alpha to buy?
3 months ago

I am coming from using an A100 + 18-200 (5 years) and a GH2 + 7-14 + CZ 21/2.8 (2.5 years). I am passing my Four Thirds and Micro Four Thirds stuff to a friend and taking the opportunity to upgrade my system (the A100 is with my father now). I bought the GH2 thinking I would love the smaller size and video, but find that neither was as important to me as I thought.

That said, I still have a NEX-5n (wife's, but I use it). I'm not that impressed by the operation of it, but I love the output (when it can AF in time, and when there is enough light for that 3.5-5.6 lens). I want to head back to the Sony camp for my body, as I am completely sold on the EVF and articulating screen since owning the GH2 (WYSIWYG is amazing).

I shoot pretty much anything that I find interesting. I'm dabbling in astrophotography, macro, and landscape. My day to day comprises events, family, and museums/historical. I shoot mostly in available light, but am looking at getting into flash photography. I take a camera almost everywhere (and I don't mean my cell phone), but none of these options are too big for that (I have an 18 month old, and I'm either throwing the camera in with her stuff or I'm alone and have two free hands).

All of that said, here is what I have narrowed it down to:

A65

A77

LA-EA2 and wait for whatever comes out next.

All of the above with the 16-50/2.8 SSM.

I am not considering the A57 because I can get the A65 cheaper. I would love the A99 but would rather buy a 70-400 with that money.

I am highly tempted to go for the A65, but the more solid body of the A77 has it's draw. The cost difference is right about $400 between the A65 and A77. The LA-EA2 may eventually be purchased regardless of what I get right now, as being able to use my wife's NEX as a backup body is a nice option.

I am also purchasing one or two F43's at the same time, so how the cameras handle flash is a factor (and the NEX-5n doesn't). I am aware that neither has the newer shoe, but as I understand it an adapter works fine, and most of my flash work will likely be off camera anyhow.

I appreciate any input!

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