Sony has something for beginning photographers, or those just going digital: an excellent entry-level D-SLR with a 10.2MP sensor, High ISO sensitivity range to 3200, and High ISO Noise Reduction technology. The 40-segment honeycomb, with its spot and center-weighted metering systems, offers outstanding exposure accuracy. And the Super SteadyShot[registered] image stabilization systems increase a novice's ability to achieve quality photographs. Newcomers eager to master all the basics, and make the most of their new equipment, will find both this Magic Lantern Guide an essential components of their photography kit.