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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. |
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- 35th of 50 in SLR/Professional
- 70th of 102 in 9 and 10 Megapixels
- 15th of 41 in Sony
- 45th of 105 in $200 - $300
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Answered Questions for the Sony a100
- 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
- Q: can one use Minolta SLR AF lenses with this camera
- A: Yes but make sure they are AF not Manual. Sony publishes a list of compatible... read more
- Q: What is different between A100, A100H and A100K?
- A: The model number is which lens you get with it in the kit. The A100... read more
- Q: I have used my Alpha twice. been able to download pictures, however, now it does not recognize that there is a compact flash in it.
- A: I think the problem is you ' ... formatted the card on you lartop'.Alpha will... read more
- Q: my lcd only works during playback!
- A: To the left of the LCD, second down, is a button that shows a rectangle... read more
- Q: does this camera do short video clips?
- A: Unfortunately it does not. I don't think any of the Digital SLRs have movie capability... read more
- Q: Can I use T-mount adapters for my telescope on the Sony Alpha 100 DSLR camera ?
- A: That's a pretty standard use for them. If your Sony has a TMount, you should... read more
- Q: Can I trim/crop photos while still in the camera?
- A: Hi,There's a review here which compares the A100 with the Nikon D80 and the Canon... read more
- Q: What is the best lens for close up pictures of flowers and insects with my A100
- A: Find yourself a Minolta 100mm 2.8 macro... or the Sony but that will run you... read more
- Q: Can i take black & white with my Alpha a100?
- A: If you select Color/DEC on the Function dial on top of the camera, you will... read more
- Q: Can I use a lens from a manual slr camera in a digital camera?
- A: Yes, you can use Minolta lens on a digital camera. However, there is only one... read more
- Q: 100.Will the sigma 28-70, 1:35-4.5 & sigma 135-400, 1:45-5.6 work on the Alpha a100
- A: I have a 135-400 for my Sony Alpha and it works fine.. Unless there was... read more
- Q: I like my Sony a100 but I'm fearful of losing the lens caps.
- A: Replacement Lens caps are available in the photo accessory shops and Lens Cap Leash with... read more
- Q: maxxum 2800 AF flash unit
- A: PROGRAM FLASH 2800AF can work with Sony A100 but you need a flash shoe adapter... read more
- Q: I have had my a100 for a week and there is already dust visable on the pictures. Is the anti-dust function working correctly or am i treating it wrong
- A: This is a copy of the Minolta Maxxum camera they bought out and were suppose... read more
- Q: Is the Sony a100 a full frame or half frame camera?
- A: The term half frame camera first appeared in the 1960s and refers to 35mm cameras... read more
Open Questions for the Sony a100
- Q: hoe kan ik foto's uit mijn camera halen die niet op 'n memory stick staan ik heb 'n alpha 100 K
- 10 points for best answer - No 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
