Hello all, Sony Style store selling A300K for rm1999 and A300X for rm2499, both with bag, monopod and CF card. Is this good price or is it cheaper in KL? I am in Kuching. I like how the A300 feels in my hands and it is just light enough for me to carry while hiking. I am deciding between the A300 and Pentax K200d (for the weather resistant body). Also, anyone have experience with the 18-250 lens from Sony and Tamron? Is the Sony much better? Thanks.

oh i see, thanks. nowadays people travel often and going to kl also quite often (business or leisure) and cheap so plane ticket not a problem. are those prices you quoted with free gifts as well? not that i care so much about the free gifts as i already have two tripods and plenty of cf cards but a good bag would be nice. the salesperson at the sony store said prices are fixed by sony and that other stores by right should not undercut by selling at much cheaper prices. maybe is just marketing speak i donno...

thanks spooky, doing that now.

I think I am poisoned by A300 now after i tried it for myself. really like how it feels and handles. the OVF is very small for me but the LV makes up for it. for those of you who use the LV a lot, how long does the battery last?

thanks, that's pretty good IMO.