Thinking of getting a A200 DSLR, Couple of questions

[pumaz]

I really like taking pictures of landscapes etc. but would also like to get into portraits and weddings for friends and family eventualy but i've never owned a SLR so i really need some help.

After some research i've decided to go with a Sony A200 as it seems to offer best value for money as well as being easy to use. Am i right?

I can get the Camera for £260 inc. Kit lense, I realise this lense won't be up to much so i'm looking for a general usage lense. I'm off to Turkey in a couple of weeks and would also like to take the camera with me.

I have a budget of £500 to buy a Camera plus anything else i'll need. Like i said i would like to take half decent landscape shots, Portraits and i would like to mess about with Macro as well if possible. Any help and advice would be appreciated.

Thanks

 

[pumaz]

Thanks for all the help guys, Went to my local shop today and they had no stock and after an online check nor does any shop in my area but they are available for home delivery.

So basicly to cover my interests i'm looking at 3 lenses for around £900 which i can't really afford atm so I'm thinking of getting an extra battery, bag, tripod and book (understanding exposure) I already have an 8GB extreme CF card, hopefully that will be ok.

I'm hoping the kit lense will be good enough for my holiday to olu deniz where there is some fantastic scenery. I think the first lense i'll be saving up for is the Sigma 10/20mm f/4-5.6 lens as i love landscape photography. Then i want to get in to wedding photography just to make a bit of pocket money really. I have lots of friends, family and work mates who would happily pay £100 to £200 for some half decent wedding photo's and this would pay for those other lenses

I know i have a long way to go though but i do want to learn and have fun!

 

[pumaz]

Just an update.

I ordered a A200 yesterday for £259.99 and got confirmation it will be delivered tomorrow

I also ordered "understanding exposure". I just need a bag now i'm thinking of either the Sony Alpha Bag or a Lowepro, both around £30 each, Don't know which is best.

I'm going to have a play and learn more about it before i start splashing out on lenses (unless a bargain pops up). I've also bought a Lumix DMC TZ7 for my holiday as i needed Video and a small P&S as my Ixus 700 isn't quite cutting it anymore.