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Sony Alpha a100
Sony Alpha a100
B
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.
  • 5 out of 5
"The Sony. is a Minolta with a little Nikon wonder."
  • 3 out of 5
"Not very impressed"
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Sony Alpha a100 Reviews

  • 4.53 out of 5

Rating: 4.53 of 5
(309 user reviews)

Sony a100 Reviews by DigitalCamera-HQ Users

Page 1 of 2 (31 DigitalCamera-HQ reviews total)

  • 5 out of 5
The Sony. is a Minolta with a little Nikon wonder. (Humberto Freire - 1/1/08)

Technicaly PURRRRRR! Fect.
So you want a Digital camera that takes ,well lets say is reminiscently close to the "Professional" shot! if you believe that.read more

  • 3 out of 5
Not very impressed (Andr�� Loots - 12/15/07)

I got this camera because I own Minolta equipment and was under the impression that all Minolta parts were compatible. This is not true... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Impressive camera (Emanuel Hodut - 11/2/07)

I bought it from a megastore in Ostreich, and for that money, about 850 euro, with the 18-70 and 75-300 lenses, is the best money... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Fantabulous (Andre Kruger - 8/24/07)

Have had this camera for +-8 months. Have been taking photos for the last 50 years and can only say that I am very satisfied... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Great Camera (Tracy Dew - 5/25/07)

I have had this camera for about 6 months. I purchased it because I had a Minolta which I loved. This camera takes great pictures. read more

  • 5 out of 5
Sony Alpha and lenses (outstanding !!!!) (Nicj - 5/11/07)

The Sony Alpha is definitely an outstanding camera for the new DSLR users.

There is no doubt that more professional grade machines will come... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Very nice camera (William Beatty - 4/22/07)

I have taken well over 2,000 pics with this camera, it really works for you. Some of the complaints i've seen in reviews like the... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Great Product (Lawrence Celani - 4/15/07)

I bought the Sony A100 for a number of reasons. First was the price and 2nd was the fact that as a Minolta user, I... read more

  • 5 out of 5
great camera (MT - 4/11/07)

I love it. Great fast shots.read more

  • 5 out of 5
Excellent Swtich from Film (Ronnie - 3/19/07)

I bought a Sony a100 during my recent return to the US. I have been living in Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan where the only film available is... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Once a Minolta always a Minolta (Scott - 3/16/07)

I have owned many Minolta SLR from the SRT101 on up. They were all heavy an clunky, but I like the feel of them, and... read more

  • 5 out of 5
smooth fits my hand like glove (Robert D - 2/20/07)

I've taken over a thousan pics so far and it is
smooth. . . threw legacy Maxxum AF lenses at it with no problem. read more

  • 5 out of 5
Sony Alpha 100 (Robert Richhart - 1/22/07)

Greats digital SLR. Have long been a Minolta SLR owner (Since the XG-1) The Alpha 100 works great with all of my Maxxum 7 lenses... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Excellent Introductory to DSLR Cameras (Kelli - 1/16/07)

The great things about this camera are the built in Image Stabilizer (generally, only included in high priced lens), a quick start up, low shutter... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Sony alpha 100K (Ken - 1/10/07)

I've taken thousands of pics with this camera,...
Love it's ease of use, picture Quality,
Some functions take educating yourself with the owners manual,which... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Great Grip (Dennis Gamble - 1/8/07)

I have had older Sony cameras and this one is most like the old 35mms I have enjoyed. Didnt want to switch but Sony makes... read more

  • 5 out of 5
sony A100 (Elise - 1/5/07)

Excellent camera easy to use and the best in my opinion.read more

  • 1 out of 5
Lemon in the bunch (Zane - 1/4/07)

Well I must say loved the camera until we went on vacation to Disneyland. My wife and I took our 4 years old to happiest... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Best Digital SLR Available in this price range (Gwen H - 12/19/06)

We did a lot of research and reviewing before we made our final purchase and I have to say, I think we made the best... read more

  • 2 out of 5
I wish my A100 were as good as yours (John Bowling - 12/5/06)

I haven't used an SLR for thirty years and this camera is a big disappointment. With the 18-200 lens it is absolutely huge. It's very... read more

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