The Sony A300 is an entry-level 10 megapixel DSLR camera with some key beginner-friendly features. Replicating the handling of a compact digicam, the A300 features a Live View system with fast auto-focus, allowing you to frame your subject on either the LCD monitor or through the optical viewfinder. The A300‘s LCD screen can be tilted both upwards and downwards, useful for taking ground-level shots or shooting over the heads of a crowd. Other key features include an anti-dust system, ISO range of 100-3200, anti-shake system that’s built into the body, eye-start auto-focus system and Dynamic Range Optimiser. Retailing for less than £350 / $550 with a kit lens, Zoltan Arva-Toth finds out if the Sony A300 is the right DSLR for beginners in our latest in-depth review.