I have the camera now just over 3 weeks. For the beginner highly recommended, not so much bells and whistles in it and on it. After a few test shots, it is also very important for me, better get to know the camera with your functions. Only use the automatic program is on time and not what you want to try with such a camera. In the automatic program the images are excellent. For the price, the camera delivers excellent photos. Mich had also prompted the purchase, as you can either use memory sticks or SD cards here. The camera is very light and very responsive. I am really absolutely thrilled. And have already got used to me, to look back through the viewfinder and not on the display. In the viewfinder, all important data is available, in order to then make good photos. The display is crystal clear and constantly switches on power saving mode. Therefore, the battery lasts well. Have not yet demanded the camera. But I think that it is for the beginner really affordable and has a lot to offer, such as anti-shake, and is in the camera and not the lens, so that you can access later at cheap lenses here. The associated lens encounters but very quickly reaches its limits. Other lenses I could not testen.Sony DSLR-A230L Digital SLR Camera (10 Megapixel, 2.7 "display) Kit incl. SAL 18-55 lens
