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Sony Alpha a100

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.
  • 5 out of 5
"Outstanding quality!"
  • 5 out of 5
"The Sony. is a Minolta with a little Nikon wonder."
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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... read more

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
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Answered Questions for the 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 lens.The "no lens attached... 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 computer or on the camera. read more
Q: We have a SONY DSLR-A100H & love it.Is there a way to add"live"to it?
A: The only way you could add "live view" to it is if there was a firmware update. THere may be... read more

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Open Questions for the a100

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
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  • 4.39 out of 5

Average rating based on 431 total reviews: 4.39/5

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  • 5 out of 5
Outstanding quality! (Diana - 1/12/09)

I've had this camera for two years and it takes breath taking photosread more

  • 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

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Sony Alpha a100 News

6/5/06

Will Sony's New SLR line succeed?

Rumors abound regarding the Sony Alpha 100, which is expected to be announced very soon. The Alpha 100 is Sony's first true DSLR.

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