[pantherburr]

All I can say is that I have had the A100 for 3 months now, and while I haven't had the opportunity (read money) to try other optins (Nikon, Pentax, etc.), I am really happy with the choice that I made. Easy to use, comfortable to hold, buttons where even someone as untecky as me can get to and use them - all around, very nice. The added bonus is I was previously a Minolta film camera user, along with my folks, so I've had access to a lot of great lenses. I've had a few friends try out the equiment and they were impressed. Work for Sony? No.