Anyone own a Sony A55 DSLR camera?

[Beagleone]

Sorry Mark, I just saw this thread.

Honestly, I am not all that familiar with the Sony line of semi-pro level DSLR. Some of the reviews I've read have been positive, but not overly impressive. What I would recommend is talking to a local shop in the area and seeing about renting one for a day or two to try it out. You really can't judge how it is going to be in the store. In the end, it will depend on how user-friendly it is and if it will actually meet your personal needs. This maybe a stepping stone for you wanting something more serious down the road (and that may be sooner than you think).

It isn't too much of a leap from SLR to DSLR, so you should be fine with your knowledge base for now.