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    sony a200 to a550 ?

    ive had my a200 for just over a year now and im pretty pleased with my progress and wish to upgrade.. i was looking at the a550, all i really want is a body with better noise control, id love to be able to go up to 800 or 1000 at times but on my a200 i cant really go above 400, its just a mess. so it looks like the a550 would be good ? the reviews dont look all that good but im not a pro just a mom with a camera and really i jsut want a step up from my a200 if its not going to be that much better then i wont do it.

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    Re: sony a200 to a550 ?

    I say if you can, go for it. I have an a500 and the noise control is great ,all the way to iso 3200. Body feel is also better than the a200 and you will enjoy a much faster auto focus. I wouldn't pay to much attention to the reviews, be aware that there are a lot of people who still see Sony as not a serious enough camera company. With the a700, and a900, I still dont know why they still think like that.

    This was shot at iso 3200. Some noise but I am very happy with this camera.

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    Re: sony a200 to a550 ?

    Higher ISO is a huge difference between the two.

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    Re: sony a200 to a550 ?

    thanks guys, i appreciate the responses.

    lightbright i cant believe thats 3200, thats better than what mine looks like at 800! ( i primarily use the sony 50mm 1.8 by the way not the kit lens)

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    Talking Re: sony a200 to a550 ?

    I have to agree, sounds like a solid move for improvement, which won't break the bank. :thumbsup:
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