I researched for a digital camera for two months before I finally ordered the Minolta. I previously owned a 3mp Olympus but I wanted a good zoom lens and at least a 5MP Sensor.
I have had this camera for a month and my pictures are getting better with each use. The build quality of this camera is superb. There is nothing else out there for this price that is built like it. I looked at the Fuji Finepix 7000 but decided even though the resolution was higher, after holding one in my hand it wasn't the camera for me. The Fuji was very light and made of plastic. The Minolta is made of metal and fits the hand well.
I do want to tell anyone considering this camera that it can be VERY confusing to a beginner. It can be used just fine in "auto" mode as a point and shoot, but to get the most out of it you have to experiment a bit with all the other settings. Luckily I have a friend that is a professional photographer to help me with questions.
The main reason I bought this camera is because of it's Anti-Shake function. The sensor makes adjustments for a shaky hand, and that would be MY hands, not the steadiest of all. This is the only pro-sumer camera offering this technology at this time and I felt it was definately a "must have" feature. My 66 year old mother took a very good picture of me with it right out of the box. One of my 10 year old students took some pretty impressive pictures also.
PROSAnti-Shake Function; Magnesium Body; Great Zoom lens; Good feel in the hand
CONSA bit high priced...but falling; 5MP sensor
I have already decided that I will buy the upgrade of the A1 as soon as it is released.
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