Sony a (alpha) DSLR-A100 Digital Camera

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1. After alot of research

   , December 16, 2006
   Reviewer: Valerie B - See all Valerie B's reviews

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   Pros: Ease of use

   Cons: Haven't found any

   After weeks of research and going thru comparisons I decided on the Sony dslr A100.
   I find that the sony is easier to navigate through. The settings are not confusing as with the canons and I like the view finder. It is very easy to look thru and it also adjusts itself to my eyes.
   I like the fact that the colors of my photos are very bright and vivid..in comparison with the Canon 30D which tends to be a little bland.
   The cost was also a big factor in my decision and you get alot of camera for your money when you buy the Sony.
   The battery life is great and I can go for days without having to recharge.
   You won't be disappointed in this camera! ...

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2. A new breed

   , January 7, 2007
   Reviewer: maxblinkhorn2006 - See all maxblinkhorn2006's reviews

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   Pros: Supersteadyshot, TREMENDOUS Carl Zeiss Lenses

   Cons: Immature firmware causing some noise at high ISO and short on "nice to have" features

   I chose this camera over NIkons and Canons simply because it seems to have more going for it, long term. N&C's are great cameras but the Alpha's supersteadyshot is a gift and improves so many opportunistic images. It was only after doing a test on this myself that I was convinced and it does make a difference and NIKONS DO NOT DO THIS yet.
   
   Secondly, Carl Zeiss lenses put the optics on a par with some of the best cameras in the world (hard to quantify this but I believe!). They don't come as standard but they are (or will be) very reasonably priced.
   
   Thirdly, the reviews of the camera were all very positive with going OTT or damning with faint praise. There was a lot of brand snobbery and perhaps that is part of the photographic process; "I have a good camera ergo I can take good pictures", but it makes their opinions a bit suspect. Reviews are also highly partisan (like this one? Judge for yourself.) and one reviewer who couldn't find anything wrong with a new Nikon seemed not to have heard about image stabilisation.
   
   After assessing and reassessing the Alpha, I decided Sony were serious about bringing out a range of serious pro-sumer cameras and their technical expertise and Zeiss lenses made the camera a force to be reckoned with so I bought one.
   
   One making my purchase, lo, I found a load of quality Minolta AF fit lenses were available and bought three for under ...

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