I purchased this as an upgrade from my Fuji S6000fd, as a long time 35mm SLR photographer I decideed to tak the DSLR plunge. I really loved my Fuji but wanted to upgrade and the reviews I have read on this Sony seemed very good, it was this Sony or the Oly E510, I opted for the Sony based on image comparisons at Image Resources. But at first blush I am a bit disapointed, perhaps I just need to use it more but the images I am getting with the kit lens (18-70mm) are flat at best perhaps my expectations are too high. Frankly the Fuji 6MP images have much more punch and sharpness.
I have not used this camera in AUTO mode only A or S priority. The build seems very nice and its a comfortable hold, just not producing the images I expected.
Problems:
The kit lens is the problem. I bought a Sigma 50mm f2.8 macro and put it on this body and its like a different camera, very sharp, nice contrast, fabulous images. If you can buy just the body go for it and gt your glass elsewhere.
I have not used this camera in AUTO mode only A or S priority. The build seems very nice and its a comfortable hold, just not producing the images I expected.
Problems:
The kit lens is the problem. I bought a Sigma 50mm f2.8 macro and put it on this body and its like a different camera, very sharp, nice contrast, fabulous images. If you can buy just the body go for it and gt your glass elsewhere.