Note: this camera was first sold in
Jun 2006.
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Sony Alpha a100
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HQ Grade: B-
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| B | means they are good, with some standout features. |
| C | means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth. |
| D & F | mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs. |
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This camera is ranked
- 37th of 51 in SLR/Professional
- 76th of 103 in 9 and 10 Megapixels
- 17th of 42 in Sony
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Sony Alpha a100 Details
Editors' Comments
The Sony Alpha a100 is the brand's first true SLR, and fair warning to other camera manufacturers that the industry giant is hot on their tails. The Alpha a100 is the culmination of Sony's recent acquisition/merger with Konica Minolta's SLR division. It's not completely wrong to say that the a100 is the spiritual successor of K-M's Maxxum line, and the camera can accept all the same lenses that Minoltas could.
Sony a100 Specifications
- 10 megapixels
- Sony Alpha/Minolta A-Type lens mount
- image stabilization (CCD shift/SteadyShot)
- auto and manual focus
- auto and manual exposure
- ISO 80-1600
- JPEG and RAW file formats
- Compact Flash/MemoryStick (via CF adapter) storage
- lithium-ion battery
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Product Information
| Manufacturer | Sony |
|---|---|
| Part Number | DSLRA100K |
| UPC | 27242694156 |
| Release Date | Jun 5, 2006 |
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