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Found this on page 58 of the A65 manual:

Live View
Display Sets whether or not to display the effect of a function on the
screen, such as the effect of the exposure compensation
value.
(Setting Effect ON/Setting Effect OFF)

Looks like the A65 can be used in the studio.

How about the A65? Does anyone know if it performs that same as the A77 in the studio?

I have the CZ 16-80 that I use probably 80% of the time. I really like this lens. I also have a Tamron 18-250 that I sometimes use when I need to travel fairly light. But the focusing is slower than I like and the performance at the long end is ok but not great. I've read Dave's article on the Sigma...

I've recently gone with the Tamron; does fine work indeed (see http://www.picasaweb.google.com/alphaPDX/MegaTamron for sampler). Sharp when I want it to be, smooth when I don't, nice color and decently light. I have noticed (with a bit of dismay) that when focusing manually the drive screw seems to...

Another point to consider is dynamic range. I've seen some decent pics from someone I know who has an Olympus E410 with the 14-42 kit lens. I noticed that while the pics were generally good, I think it had less dynamic range when compared to the Sony A200.

As you know, the A100 shutter/mirror slap is quite loud. The A200 shutter sound is much more quieter than the A100 (I know, right now I have both). You'll want to hear the Olympus E420 and Sony A200 side by side.

Someone I know in the UK wants a better camera than their current point and shoot. I was thinking of recommending the a200, however the sony 18-70mmn kit lens isn't good enough for using all of the time, although the focal range is ideal for someone who will be using 1 lens 95% of the time and who ...

Thanks all for the welcome. Some interesting and useful stuff here.

I use an A200 and I recently got a 28-105mm RS to replace a 24-85mm RS and have been pleasantly surprised by the quality of images. Nice to know that it'll work fine on the A900 if I ever get one.