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Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Camera Body

User Rating:

(66 reviews)

Price Range: $405 to $1,798

Bizrate User Review.

Sony Alpha 100 SLR gets close to ideal for pro-sumer

by ironmanstamford , Jul. 16, 2007

Comments:
A well-built, full-featured pro-sumer digital camera for the enthusiast, particularly a vacationing one who doesn't want to lug around a heavy monster. It seems well designed and performs the same, with almost too many choices of settings. The only lense

QuickTake:

Pros: Compact, good handling, multi-featured, relatively light

Cons: Very complicated seetings and displays; kit lenses so-so

Recommended: Yes

Has Owned Product: 12 days

Bizrate User Review.

I love this camera ,my first dslr.

by jcoinnut , Jan. 11, 2007

Comments:
I like to take picture of ocean and seenery picture and this camera does it all.

QuickTake:

Pros: This camera takes very good pictures and easy to use,A++++++

Cons: A little noisey at 1600 range .

Recommended: Yes

Has Owned Product: 1 year

Bizrate User Review.

Great Step Up from Ultrazoom to DSLR

by John , Oct. 20, 2006

Comments:
I moved from an ulta-zoom, the Panasonic FZ-20 a great camera. I wanted (needed)stabalization (I did not wan't to break the bank with in lens system from Nikon or Canon). Sony has system in body. I was concerned about dust and Sony has a "system" to keep

QuickTake:

Pros: Image Quality Ease of Use Features Value for $$$$

Cons: DSLR- Need to Change Lenses (also a +++++)

Recommended: Yes

Has Owned Product: 2 months

Bizrate User Review.

Sony failed after 18 months, no company support.

by bruce , Aug. 23, 2006

Comments:
I bought the DSC-T3 when it first came out at $599 because it was one of the first to have a 2.5 inch screen. I expected a well built camera that would last. From new it gave me spots at random on some pictures. At 18 months the flash failed. A week la

QuickTake:

Pros: Small enough to fit in your pocket,does alot u never use

Cons: Fails after 1 1/2 years, memory/battery expensive

Recommended: No

Has Owned Product: 1 year

stuff.tv Professional Review.

SonyAlpha 100

by Online Shopper

Comments:
New boy Sony's out to show it means business in the DSLR market ' and the Alpha 100 is a potent warning-shot to old-hands Canon and Nikon

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QuickTake:

Pros: Great handling, excellent pics, Super Steady Shot

Cons: So-so lens kit, lens prices, clunky shutter noise

digitalcamerainfo.com Professional Review.

Sony alpha DSLR-A100 Digital Camera Review

by Patrick Singleton

Comments:
With the release of the Sony α (alpha) DSLR-A100, the biggest name in consumer electronics has entered the booming DSLR market.

Review Verdict: The Sony α (alpha) A100 is a good value for users who want stabilization, dust control and 10 megapixels, but don't mind a clunky interface and slow operation. It's a snapshot camera with some very appealing bells and whistles, and it will be a very...

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QuickTake:

Pros: Built-in Super SteadyShot stabilization, Effective dust control, Aggressive pricing, Convenient Dynamic Range system, Good control display and menu organization

Cons: Parameters dial is slow and clunky, Plastic construction, Video port is inside media compartment, 1/4-second shutter lag, Inconvenient manual controls

digitalartsonline.co.uk Professional Review.

Alpha 100

by Joanne Carter

Comments:
The Alpha 100 is Sony's first digital SLR. Based on assets from Konica Minolta's photographic business, and the 10.2mp camera reflects the collaboration between the two companies.

Review Verdict: Aside from the poor low-light performance and some quirky operation, there's little to dislike about the Alpha 100. It's unlikely to tempt existing Nikon or Canon users, but it has an attractive price and some interesting features, as well as compatibilit

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QuickTake:

Pros: Built-in camera-shake system makes every lens behave as if image-stabilized, and the Minolta A-mount provides access to a large legacy of Minolta lenses.

Cons: Not the all-new camera we were hoping for, the Alpha inherits some of the less ambitious specs of the earlier Konica Minolta 5D, such as the closely grouped 9-point AF system, sluggish operation, and only average low-light performance.

engadget.com Professional Review.

Sony Alpha 100 DSLR previewed

by Paul Miller

Comments:
The first DSLR from Sony is sure getting plenty of hype, but we think we'll reserve judgement until we spy a solid review of a production unit. Until then we'll have to make do with this hands-on preview of the 10 megapixel Sony Alpha A100, and try not to

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ephotozine.com Professional Review.

Sony Alpha A100 review

by ePHOTOzine

Comments:

Review Verdict: Sony's first venture into the digital SLR marketplace may bear many hallmarks inherited from their acquisition of Minolta's photographic assets, but credit is due to Sony for the addition of an excellent 10.2 megapixel sensor that produces images of quali

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QuickTake:

Pros: Image quality up to ISO800, Super SteadyShot and related dust removal feature, Responsiveness, Backwards compatible with Minolta Dynax lenses

Cons: Plastic build, D-Range Optimiser doesn't produce results as promised

photographyblog.com Professional Review.

Sony A100 Review

by Online Shopper

Comments:
The Sony A100 is Sony's first foray into the digital SLR market. Born out of a collaboration with Konica Minolta (who have subsequently exited the camera business), the Sony A100 builds on the existing Maxxum/Dynax lens mount with the re-christened Alpha

Review Verdict: Aiming a product at DSLR beginners, as much as existing Konica Minolta users, means ease of use and a stress-free transference of skill sets are required, and on those two counts the Sony A100 delivers. That start up time of just over a second, mere 3fps

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