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2009-05-02T20:00:00
For the average person who takes pictures at Birthdays,Holidays, & Weddings. You will be happy with this Camera. I live in California and have used this in Hearst Castle. You can't use a flash blub ,with the windows in the Castle giving the light.This camera will take good Quality pictures. This has been the best purchase for a digtial camrea that I have ever made. I bought this camera in 2005. I'm writing this review in 2009! I'm still Happy with it.
CarlosB
2008-04-21T21:00:00
I use this camera for freelance work and all of my customers and the local newspaper are impressed by the image quality...I stand by Sony Products, they have never let me down [...]
Ed
2007-09-26T21:00:00
I'm an old Minolta user, so I was glad to see someone takeover the product line. The 10.2MP of the Sony DSLR-A100 is a quantum leap over the 6.2 MP of my Konica-Minolta 7D.
THOMAS M.
2007-05-07T21:00:00
I started buying Minolta products while in SEA (Vietnam War). They have been good products. Since I have a full line of Minolta lenses, I would hate to have to switch to another brand, that would be very expensive. The new Sony A 100 body improves on the Maxxum 7D that I have. I can enlarge photos even more, or just a part of a photo, since I print out my own work. I am looking forward to the next few thousand photos.
Woodland J.
2007-04-09T21:00:00
I bought this camera for m daugther so that she could start her career as a pro photographer. Her main problem with photography is that she shakes alot. With the camera's super steady shot feature it makes her life a lot easier. Thank you Sony for making such a great camera!
Julie
2007-02-18T19:00:00
The Sony a100 is a good DSLR value for money compared to it's Nikon or Canon rivals in its class of 10MP DSLRs. It is not a camera for beginners or those who does not have sound knowledge of basic film photography. Good knowledge of aperture, exposure, colour temperature and shutter speed are essential for good results with the a100 when the AUTO mode do not give the result expected. I have no regrets buying the a100 where I always get the results that I wanted and at times beyond my expectation. In low light and high speed, shots should be better on tripods and fast lenses.
mee
2007-02-11T19:00:00
Very happy with the Sony A100
Big T.
2007-02-07T19:00:00
The color on fotos is excellent. I have several outstanding fotos of landscapes and nature particularly in sharpness and color. The camera is light. a very important feature and can be used on auto as well as manual for settings with ease. My outdoor fotos are spectular but indoor in artificial light I need help from photoshop. The focus is sharp both inside and out. As if you could not tell, I really love this camera and is the closest to my older minolta print pictures without fixing.Negative- I sometimes find extra items in the corners that I did not notice when focusing but they are easily cropped out!
CLAIRE L.
2007-02-04T19:00:00
Nice improvements over the Minolta 5D, almost no shutter lag, I love it
A P.
2006-11-18T19:00:00
I've used the 5D for about 8 months now, and is a great camera. Recently tested my friends A200, and it sets the new standard. Ive used cameras (in my job) in the similar price range, and the A200, with the antishake, dust removal, tonal variation aspects and general design gets higher marks than anything else I've ever used below $5000. Looks like Sony and Minolta make a GREAT team!!!
PhotoPilotGuy
2006-10-01T21:00:00
I got my start with DSLR with the Minolta 7D camera. This is my second DSLR body and I'm very impressed with the features and quality of pictures it takes. Many of my pictures are available [...] and since I upgraded to this camera, a lot more pass the rigorous screening process. Considering this would be an entry level DSLR, it has many features that Canon Rebel XT or Nikon D50 wish they had. If you combine this camera with some quality Minolta or Sony lenses, you will not be sorry.
Topgun3
2006-09-10T21:00:00
I am a fan of Sony... I got sony video camera, compact camera, and other items but I am very disappoited of this DSLR... Evethough I am a beginner... I wouldnot recommend you to buy this camera... sorry for being harsh... go to Nikon D50 OR 80... or get Canon 30D... YOU WOULD NOT TURN BACK...
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10.2 (effective) APC CCD Sensor; 23.6 x 15.8 mm; RGB primary color filter
Not included
Bionz Processor LSI with Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO/DRO+)
Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick PRO Duo media (via MSAC-MCF1N adaptor); CompactFlash Type I/ CompactFlash Type II / Microdrive media
30 1/4000 sec, with Bulb
Manual Exposure: Yes, w/EV indicator
+/-2.0 EV, 1/3 EV Steps
Auto/100/200/400/800/1600/Lo80/Hi200
2.5-inch (measured diagonally) TFT (230k pixels) LCD with Clear Photo LCD Plus design
Yes, Playback
No/ No
Yes: On/ Off
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash ( with custom White Balance color temperature adjustments)
Continuous burst mode at 3 FPS to limit of media; Up to 6 RAW images in burst.
Black & White, Standard, Vivid, Adobe RGB (Except for Adobe RGB, all other colormodes use the sRGB color space)
Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night View/Night Portrait
Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Off)
Normal (JPEG Fine/Standard), High-speed Burst (JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG), RAW (.ARW)
Tested to support up to 4GB media capacity; does not support Access Control security function
Manual Pop-up: Auto, Fill-flash, Rear flash sync, Wireless off camera flash (with Flash HVL-F56AM, F36AM)
GN12 at ISO 100 (39 feet/ 12 meters)
Video: Yes, NTSC/PAL Selectable
Yes, Supports USB 2.0 Hi-speed
NP-FM55 Lithium-ion rechargeable battery
7.2V, 1600 mAh; CIPA standard: approx. 750 pictures
Picture Motion Browser for Sony v1.1 (Windows), Image Data Converter SR Ver. 1.1(Windows & Macintosh), USB Driver
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, ME, XP Home and Professional;
Macintosh OS X (v 10.3 or later). OS must be installed at the factory.
1 Year Parts & Labor
1 lb., 3 oz (545 g) body, not including battery, lens and media
(WHD) 5 1/4" x 3 3/4" x 2 7/8" (133 x 95 x 71 mm)
Happy with this Camera
By CarlosB
For the average person who takes pictures at Birthdays,Holidays, & Weddings. You will be happy with this Camera. I live in California and have used this in Hearst Castle. You can't use a flash blub ,with the windows in the Castle giving the light.This camera will take good Quality pictures. This has been the best purchase for a digtial camrea that I have ever made. I bought this camera in 2005. I'm writing this review in 2009! I'm still Happy with it.
Sony SLR beats the market in results
By CLAIRE L.
The color on fotos is excellent. I have several outstanding fotos of landscapes and nature particularly in sharpness and color. The camera is light. a very important feature and can be used on auto as well as manual for settings with ease. My outdoor fotos are spectular but indoor in artificial light I need help from photoshop. The focus is sharp both inside and out. As if you could not tell, I really love this camera and is the closest to my older minolta print pictures without fixing.Nega...
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Sony a (alpha) DSLR camera....
WHY SONY? Because people want to take better pictures, & the all-new Sony a (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera makes it easier to explore all the creative possibilities of digital photography. Sony electronic innovations for higher sensitivity, smoother image stabilization & superior picture quality give the system spectacular DSLR performance with amazing simplicity.
Along with superb Sony & Carl Zeiss lenses & a full range of professional accessories, the Sony a (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera builds on 20 years of Minolta camera optics to provide instant compatibility with over 16,000,000 A-mount lenses sold worldwide.
Advanced technology, intuitive operation & professional results, a combination that places the Sony a (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera in Sony's long tradition of leadership in creative imaging, from the first Cyber-Shot cameras to the broadcast digital camcorders that are creating the motion pictures & TV series of tomorrow.
More Megapixels, Greater Sensitivity: For large prints & tight crops with more detail, the Sony a (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera captures 10MP resolution, higher than most DSLR cameras today. And Sony's large APS-size Super HAD CCD provides high sensitivity (ISO 1600) with low noise, for superb shots with the creative mood using available light, even at night or by candlelight.
Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization: The Sony a (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera builds image stabilization into the camera body, so all lenses benefit from anti-shake performance. With higher ISO sensitivity, Sony's Super SteadyShot system minimizes shaky hand blur so you can take sharp photos with hand-held camera in situations that would require a tripod, helping extended telephoto & macro close-up shooting.
Sophisticated Electronic Features: The Sony a (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera advances the state of the art with innovations like a Dynamic Range Optimizer that automatically adjusts dynamic range showing more detail in highlights & shadows, DDR-SDRAM to write data faster for improved signal processing efficiency, Anti-Dust Technology keeps the CCD imager cleaner for better pictures, & Eye-Start Autofocus begins focusing as soon as you bring your eye to the viewfinder for faster response.
Unlimited Creative Possibilities: The Sony a (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera is your gateway to unlimited creativety, combining advanced electronic features with a professional array of lenses including advanced Sony zoom lenses, new Carl Zeiss precision optics, & legacy Maxxum/Dynax/Alpha A-mount lenses dating back to 1985, like the classic 135mm Smooth Transition Focus (STF), the awe-inspiring 300mm f2.8 G & the unique 500mm f/8 Reflex (the world's only AF telephoto reflex lens).
The Sony a (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera is also so simple, even first-time DSLR users can take great pictures. A big, brilliant 2.5" Clear Photo LCD Plus LCD Plus screen makes camera menus easy to read even in in bright sunlight.