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Sony DSLR-A100 a (alpha) Digital SLR Camera Body, 10.2 MP, Interchangeable Lens.

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Avg. Customer Rating:

4.4 stars

(based on 11 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Describe Yourself:

Enthusiast(6)

Pros:

Accurate colors(6), Great resolution(7), Nice features and settings(6), Simple controls(6)

Best Uses:

Everyday(4), Fun(3), Low light(3), Outdoors(5), Portraits(6)

Great Camera !

By Ed from Severn, Maryland on 4/22/2008

Pros:

Comfortable Controls, Good Weight For Tripods, Strong Construction

Cons:

None

Best Uses:

Art, Documentary, Fun, Photojournalism, Sports or Other Events, Travel

Describe Yourself:

Professional

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sony Sony DSLR-A100 a (alpha) Digital SLR Camera Body, 10.2 MP, Interchangeable Lens.:

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 [...]

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American Flag : shot with 300mm zoom lens

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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Son of Minolta

By Tom

from Princeton on 9/27/2007

Pros:

Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls

Cons:

Loud, Plastic body

Best Uses:

Fun, Travel

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sony Sony DSLR-A100 a (alpha) Digital SLR Camera Body, 10.2 MP, Interchangeable Lens.:

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.

A great camera for the price.

By Woodland Joe

from Woodland Park, CO on 5/8/2007

Comments about Sony Sony DSLR-A100 a (alpha) Digital SLR Camera Body, 10.2 MP, Interchangeable Lens.:

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.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Great

By Julie

from Tampa, FL on 4/10/2007

Pros:

Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Small Lag Time, Strong Construction, Super steady shot

Cons:

None i can find

Best Uses:

Art, Fun, Landscapes, Macro photography, Photojournalism, Portraits, Professional work, Travel

Describe Yourself:

Getting started, Hobbyist/Enthusiast, Professional, Trying to go pro

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sony Sony DSLR-A100 a (alpha) Digital SLR Camera Body, 10.2 MP, Interchangeable Lens.:

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!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

GREAT DSLR VALUE FOR MONEY

By mee

from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 2/19/2007

Describe Yourself:

Getting started

Pros:

Accurate Colors, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings

Best Uses:

Everyday, Low Lighting, Outdoors, Portraits, Sports/Action, Travel, Weddings/Events

Comments about Sony Sony DSLR-A100 a (alpha) Digital SLR Camera Body, 10.2 MP, Interchangeable Lens.:

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.

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KLCC Twin Tower @ Night, no tripod shot

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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Excellent product

By Big T

from Hartselle, AL on 2/12/2007

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Pros:

Accurate Colors, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Rugged, Simple Controls

Best Uses:

Everyday, Outdoors, Portraits, Sports/Action

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sony Sony DSLR-A100 a (alpha) Digital SLR Camera Body, 10.2 MP, Interchangeable Lens.:

Very happy with the Sony A100

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Sony SLR beats the market in results

By Claire the creator

from Sarasota, Florida on 2/8/2007

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Pros:

Accurate Colors, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Simple Controls

Best Uses:

Outdoors, Portraits, Travel

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sony Sony DSLR-A100 a (alpha) Digital SLR Camera Body, 10.2 MP, Interchangeable Lens.:

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!

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Storm over Sarasota

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Stormy Night

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[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Wonderful piece of equipment

By A Prindiville

from Florida on 2/5/2007

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Pros:

Accurate Colors, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Rugged, Simple Controls

Best Uses:

Everyday, Low Lighting, Macro Close Ups, Macro photos outstanding, Outdoors, Portraits, Travel, Weddings/Events

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sony Sony DSLR-A100 a (alpha) Digital SLR Camera Body, 10.2 MP, Interchangeable Lens.:

Nice improvements over the Minolta 5D, almost no shutter lag, I love it

[9 of 9 customers found this review helpful]

Beautiful!

By PhotoPilotGuy from Montana on 11/19/2006

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Pros:

Accurate Colors, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings

Best Uses:

Everyday, Low Lighting, Outdoors, Portraits, Sports/Action, Travel, Weddings/Events

Comments about Sony Sony DSLR-A100 a (alpha) Digital SLR Camera Body, 10.2 MP, Interchangeable Lens.:

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!!!

[26 of 27 customers found this review helpful]

Very good product for first DSLR

By Topgun3 from London, Ontario, Canada on 10/2/2006

Pros:

Accurate Colors, Dust Cleaner, Good Battery Life, Great Resolution, Nice Features and Settings, Super Steady Shot, Uses Minolta lenses

Cons:

Over ISO400 is grainy

Best Uses:

Home, Office, Sports/Action, Travel

Comments about Sony Sony DSLR-A100 a (alpha) Digital SLR Camera Body, 10.2 MP, Interchangeable Lens.:

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.

[3 of 75 customers found this review helpful]

Poor camera

By MZ from Brunei Darussalam on 9/11/2006

Pros:

Great Resolution

Cons:

Cheap plastic, Shutter noise, Very slow

Best Uses:

Home

Comments about Sony Sony DSLR-A100 a (alpha) Digital SLR Camera Body, 10.2 MP, Interchangeable Lens.:

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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