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Sony a (alpha) DSLR-A100 Digital Camera

Sony a (alpha) DSLR-A100 Digital Camera
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Product Description: Sony a (alpha) DSLR-A100

The Sony á (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera is an instant classic: the top-quality 10 MP DSLR system camera that builds on a two-decade legacy of Minolta photographic leadership, accepts 20 years of A-mount lenses sold worldwide - and introduces Sony imaging innovations like high-sensitivity shooting with Super SteadyShot in-camera image stabilization, Dynamic Range Optimizer...
The Sony á (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera is an instant classic: the top-quality 10 MP DSLR system camera that builds on a two-decade legacy of Minolta photographic leadership, accepts 20 years of A-mount lenses sold worldwide - and introduces Sony imaging innovations like high-sensitivity shooting with Super SteadyShot in-camera image stabilization, Dynamic Range Optimizer to automatically increase detail in bright and dark picture areas, new Anti-Dust technology to keep the CCD imager clean for better pictures, and Eye-Start Autofocus system for faster camera response.
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Product Specification: Sony a (alpha) DSLR-A100

Megapixels:10.2 Megapixels
Lens System:Body only
LCD Screen Size:2.5 in
Recording Method:CompactFlash, Microdrive
Camera Type:SLR
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User Reviews: Sony a (alpha) DSLR-A100

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    After alot of research

    By Valerie B  Dec 16, 2006 | 24 out of 25 found this Sony a (alpha) DSLR-A100 review helpful

    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! Read more Less

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    A new breed

    By maxblinkhorn2006  Jan 7, 2007 | 21 out of 21 found this Sony a (alpha) DSLR-A100 review helpful

    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 te...st 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 £320 and was well pleased! Since then, the street price has come down by about £200 in some cases, and I've taken 14000 shots including some absolute doozies (see versevend on Flickr). And I wouldn't want to change to a different camera either - I really like it and feel it will grow to meet my needs in the next couple of years - a new 12 Mpxl model is rumoured. All in all, I'm well pleased. What are the worst points? No remote shooting facilities yet and some noise at high ISOs (firmware upgrade may fix). Body looks plasticy but is actually very robust. At the end of the day, the differences between most cameras with similar features is minimal and all will produce great images if the photographer and subject are up to the task too! Read more Less

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Pro Reviews: Sony a (alpha) DSLR-A100

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    Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Hands-on Preview

    In July 2005 Konica Minolta and Sony made an announcement that they were to jointly develop digital SLR cameras. This agreement hinted at shared technology between the two companies such as auto focus, metering and Anti-Shake coming from Konica Minolta and sensors, electronics and batteries from Sony. Some six months later Konica Minolta dropped a bomb on the camera market by announcing that they were withdrawing from the camera business and had transferred certain camera assets including the Maxxum/Dynax lens mount and related SLR technologies to Sony. Read more

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    Sony Alpha DSLR-A100

    The strength of Sony's initial foray into the DSLR market is testimony to the wisdom shown by Sony's management in partnering with Konica-Minolta and eventually taking over their DSLR operations. By any measure, the Sony A100 delivers strong functionality and represents an excellent value for the money. The sensor-based anti-shake system Sony inherited from Minolta is very capable, and has the usual sensor-based advantage of making all your lenses into image-stabilized ones. We think that the impact of anti-shake is generally underappreciated by the public: It can make a huge difference in the number of usable photos you come home with, and should be a key contributing factor in the selection of a camera/lens system to buy into. Having this capability built into the Sony A100's body is a fantastic user benefit. We were very impressed with other characteristics of the Sony A100 as well, including its excellent fit and finish, high resolution, good color rendition, very good battery l... Read more

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