Sony announces a new SLR camera at the CES 2008 with the A200.

The Sony A200 features upgrades influenced by the recently-introduced, high end DSLR-A700 camera and replaces the former Sony DSLR-A100 model.

The new Sony DSLR-A200 is faster, lighter and easier to use.
Updated features include a wider, 2.7-inch Clear Photo LCD screen for easy playback viewing, a more compact body and an easily-accessible mode dial, an easy-to-use function menu (camera function display), improved noise control for higher quality images; an auto focus speed 1.7x faster than the previous model, improved predictive control performance; quieter shutter sound, automatic pop-up flash and a battery life indicator that displays the percentage of battery life remaining so you know exactly when to recharge.

As seen in all Sony alpha camera bodies, the DSLR-A200 camera incorporates Super SteadyShot image stabilization in the body to allow shooting at shutter speeds of 2.5 to 3.5 steps slower than otherwise possible – a benefit realized with every compatible lens attached to the camera. Compatible lenses encompass all Minolta Maxxum mount lenses, in addition to Sony a (alpha) lens lineup - including Carl Zeiss lenses.

The 10.2MP Sony A200 will ship in February.
The Sony DSLR-A200K kit includes the camera body and a DT 18-70mm f3.5-5.6 3.9x zoom lens for about $700.
The DSLR-A200W kit includes the camera body, the DT 18-70mm lens and a 75–300mm f4.5-5.6 lens for about $900.

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