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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.
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  • 4 out of 5
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  • 4 out of 5
"Excellent Introductory to DSLR Cameras"
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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: Will the Maxxum 5400HS flash work with the A100?
A: It will work manually, but won't work properly with the A100. The 2500HS(D), 3600HS(D) and 5600HS(D) models will work fine. 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 I already owned was a... read more

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Open Questions for the a100

Q: hoe kan ik foto's uit mijn camera halen die niet op 'n memory stick staan ik heb 'n alpha 100 K
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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?
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  • 4.39 out of 5

Average rating based on 436 total reviews: 4.39/5

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  • 4 out of 5
sony a100 (JP - 7/20/09)

my girlfriend and I use this camera, we're both into photography. it has excellent colors, great focus on daytime, battery life is great. the weight... 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

  • 4 out of 5
Liked it enough to purchase older 35 mm Maxxum 5 for my daughter... (Emil Wisekal - 12/4/06)

... which is the A100's film-version precursor. The AF lenses are interchangeable between them. I like the A100's menu navigation - it is easy to... 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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