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Sony Alpha a100
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HQ Grade: B
| A | is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras. |
| 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
- 41st of 83 in 9 and 10 Megapixels
- 15th of 51 in Sony
- 20th of 69 in $350 - $600
- 26th of 43 in SLR/Professional
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Answered Questions for the Sony a100
- Q: How can avoid a "no lens attached" message when I plug my old MC lens with an adapter?
- A: Sony Alpha matches well with Minolta auto focus lens but not the MC or MD... read more
- Q: Minolta flash AF4000 and A100
- A: You can get an adapter for this. The FS-1100 adapter will serve from a wired... read more
- Q: This is my first Digital SLR camera. Can I use the LCD rather than the viewfinder to see the photo I am taking. If so, how?
- A: Hi Layne,Most dSLRs, because of the way the internals work, don't allow you to compose... read more
- Q: I have the a100 and a HVL-F35AM flash unit. I can't get the flash to do anything at all. Can anyone help me to get the two set up to work together? T
- A: There should be settings in the menu of the A100 to sync up with an... read more
- Q: I have the mc/md lens to a-mount body adapter, it works great. However, when attached to the sony a100 I keep getting prompted "no lens attached". Wo
- A: After further investigation I found that the second menu under the settings (little gear symbol... read more
- Q: hOW CAN THIS CAMERA GET MOISTURE IN IT WHEN NOT EXPOSED TO RAIN?
- A: Condensation can happen just by the camera being around a moisture source. It doesn't have... read more
- Q: Live view
- A: No, it does not, only through the optical viewfinder. read more
- Q: Will my Konica Minolta Maxxum Flash 5600HS sork from my Minolta Z1 digital camera?
- A: Not true, in my experience, Darrell. The ability to take full advantage of the 5600... read more
- Q: Are the lenses that fit my old Minolta film camera (SRT201) compatible with the Alpha DSLR-A100?
- A: Take your lenses in to a camera store that have them try it. They might... read more
- Q: How do I format a new CF card?
- A: Go into the Setup, and there should be a section called the Memory Card, then... read more
- Q: am interested in buying the Sony Sigma 700 -
- A: Karl,If these lenses are for your current camera (I think its the Sony a100), they... read more
- Q: Sony Alpha Camera settings???
- A: Hi Andy,DPI doesn't really mean anything in terms of the image file sitting on your... read more
- Q: I just purchased a Sony A100 & want to take night action shots of my son playing soccer. Can you help me with the correct setting I should use?
- A: You'll have to up the ISO then but understand that above 800, you'll start to... read more
- Q: What is a good flash to buy for sony a100? for new user?
- A: For sports pics, I would (and did) splurge and get the Minolta 5600 HS or... read more
- Q: Can I use Minolta SRT 101 lenses with this camera.
- A: Chances of using Minolta lenses for Sony A100 are high if they are autofocus lens.Most... read more
- Q: How do you take pictures at night with the Sony a100? I'm trying to get full sky photos of auroras and such. I can't get the camera to take a shot.
- A: You should set the camera on shutter priority mode, and then select a shutter speed. read more
- Q: Why my Tamron AF LD 28 - 200 autofocus lens (ex 35mm Dynax use) will not autofocus or AE on Sony a100
- A: Just got an answer via www.dynaxdigital.com forum. Simple - the pins had not properly aligned... read more
- Q: What file size does the Sony A100 create in non-interpolated files?
- A: I'm assuming by non-interpolated, you mean RAW? They'll be about 9.1MB per picture. Figure about... read more
- Q: Can I use Minolta Maxxum AF lenses with this camera?
- A: Chances are you will be able to use the Minolta AF lenses on this camera.If... read more
- Q: can I use a nikon sb 800 flash with a sony A100? What flash is recommended? Why is this camera so cheap?
- A: Hi Tom. No, you cannot use a Nikon flash with the Sony alpha100; the reason... read more
Open Questions for the Sony a100
- Q: Would my MAXXUM 4000AF flash be able to fully synchronise with the a100?
- 6 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: Hi, I've got a 100-500 MD lens with a convertor on my Sony A100. I have tried everything but I can not make a sharp picture? Any sugestions. ;-)
- 20 points for best answer - 3 replies
- Q: Is there an adapter for the a100 for a Metz 60CT1 flash?
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: will my vivitar zoom fit my minolta 3si maxxum
- 20 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: Prolonged judder & flashing bars
- 8 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: can i use any minolta lense on a digital camera even though it fits my film 35 mm
- 20 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: I cant get sports pictures (indoors) sharp
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: how to use m42 adapter on sony alpha100
- 20 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: do you have a course on the computer to learn about camera
- 2 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: what is the best inexpensive telephoto lens?
- 2 points for best answer - 3 replies
- Q: sony a100 or nikon d80?
- 20 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: will the sony a100 work with my Minolta Maxxum 7000 70-210 telephoto lens?
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Will Minolta lenses for X-7a and SRT 101 fit Alpha a100? Manual focus, of course
- 5 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Sony Alpha and the Epson Picturemate Snap Printer
- 10 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: Is there a sony camera that has the action mode like Mavica did?
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Does Canon 400D digital has stability control ?
- 20 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: Cameras similiar to canon xti by other manufacturers?
- 5 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Has anyone have experience with the A100 and older MD lenses using an adapter. I have loads of MD lenes from my STR-202 through X-700 days?
- 5 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: comparison of Canon XTI and Sony Alpha
- 20 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: Looking for Prof. camera w/instant capture.
- 20 points for best answer - 3 replies
