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Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 10.2 Megapixel, SLR, Digital Camera

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The Sony α (Alpha) DSLR-A100 10.2 Megapixel, SLR, Digital Camera is a top-quality 10 megapixel Digital SLR Camera that utilizes Sony imaging innovations and builds on a two-decade legacy of Minolta photographic leadership. It accepts all Minolta A-mount lenses sold worldwide (Maxxum & Dynax), and includes impressive features such as high-sensitivity shooting with Super SteadyShot in-camera image stabilization, Sony's exclusive Dynamic Range Optimizer to automatically increase detail in bright and dark picture areas, Effective Anti-Dust technology to keep the CCD imager clean for better pictures, and the Eye-Start Autofocus system for faster camera response.

• 10.2 Megapixel APS CCD: The Sony α (alpha) DSLR-A100 Digital Camera incorporates a large, 10.2 megapixel effective resolution, 23.6 x 15.8mm APS-C-size CCD imager with Sony's advanced design that allows more light to pass to each pixel, increasing sensitivity and reducing noise, thereby providing greater detail when you make big prints or crop in close on your subject

• Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization: Unlike most Digital SLRs, the A100 has image stabilization built into its body, so that any lens you use benefits from a stabilized image. The Super SteadyShot system empowers you to take spectacular shots where un-stabilized lenses would give you blur. It's great anywhere a tripod is unavailable, or in museums where flash is prohibited. It also makes the camera perfect for indoor sports shooting, and candlelit subjects that would be ruined by flash.

• Quick Response: The Sony α (alpha) DSLR-A100 Digital Camera provides exceptional responsiveness, and adds innovative features that further improve speed. At the heart of the camera is the advanced Bionz Image Processor, using hardware-based Large Scale Integrated (LSI) circuitry that responds ten times faster than software image processors - improving camera response time, handling Dynamic Range Optimization processing and extending battery life.

• Sony Alpha Lens Mount: The Alpha lens mount is identical to the Minolta A-type bayonet mount, enabling Photographers the use of an extensive line of existing Minolta Maxxum & Dynax Lenses as well as third party lenses. Sony is also introducing a range of A-mount optics, including precision Sony standard and zoom lenses, Sony "G" Series lenses with advanced motorized autofocusing, and amazingly bright Carl Zeiss T* coated lenses.

• Anti-Dust Technology: The Sony α (alpha) DSLR-A100 Digital Camera incorporates comprehensive anti-dust technology, including a special Indium Tin Oxide CCD coating that repels dust, and what little dust gets past this first line of defense is dislodged by a unique CCD "shake" routine - resulting in clean, clear pictures.

• Dynamic Range Optimizer: Sony's Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO) compensates for the limited dynamic range inherent in digital photography to recover details in dark or bright areas of the picture. The Sony α (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera provides two levels of Dynamic Range Optimization (DRO): Normal DRO, to improve shadow detail using standard gamma curves for fast shot-to-shot response time, or Advanced DRO, to adjust dynamic range area-by-area for the greatest precision, and to maximize detail in both highlight and shadow areas.

• High Sensitivity Sensor: With high-sensitivity of up to ISO 1600 you'll be able to capture sharp, clear photos that preserve the mood of the scene at hand. The Sony α (alpha) DSLR-A100 Digital Camera can capture great photos without flash even in low light - which makes it an ideal camera for shooting without a tripod or in locations where flash is prohibited.

• 9-Point Auto Focus Selection: The Sony α (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera gives you all the focusing options you need for composing your shot with foreground, background or off-center subjects - including manual focus point selection, Spot AF, Continuous AF and AF Lock.

• Eye-Start Autofocus System: Most Cameras don't start focusing until the shutter button is half-pressed, but that can slow down camera response. The Sony α (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera incorporates an Eye-Start Autofocus System that begins its precision autofocus adjustments the moment you bring your eye to the viewfinder, to capture fast-action subjects other cameras might miss.

• 2.5" Clear Photo LCD Plus Screen: The Clear Photo LCD Plus design of the Sony α (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera's built-in screen makes it easy to read camera setup menus even in bright sunlight, and gives you a better picture when you use your screen to check image results.

• Continuous Burst Mode at 3 fps: To catch fast action more effectively, the Sony α (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera offers continuous JPEG image capture up to the limit of your flash memory card, while the RAW Burst mode captures up to 6 shots using intelligent buffer management to allow more shots to be captured without waiting for the buffer to clear.

• Super-Accurate Exposure Control: A 40-segment honeycomb sensing system provides multi-pattern measuring for superior exposure control accuracy.

• Flexible Exposure Modes: For greater creative freedom in a wide range of shooting conditions, the Sony α (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera provides full manual exposure control as well as Program Auto, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Exposure Compensation modes. There are also a series of scene modes available for great exposure - even under difficult lighting situations.

• Lithium Ion Battery with Stamina Power: Based on CIPA standard, the supplied NP-FM55H Lithium Ion rechargeable battery lets you take up to 700 shots on a full charge, and recharges quickly with the supplied battery charger.

• Dual Media Options: The Sony α (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera accepts both CompactFlash (Type I & II) media and Memory Stick Duo media (with supplied adaptor).

Image Quality
Optics
Focus Control
Exposure Control

Flash
Performance
Memory & Power
Input/Output

Display
Physical

Camera Type: Interchangeable Lens SLR Digital Camera

Image Quality

Image Sensor: 23.6 x 15.8mm 10.8 Megapixel APC CCD Sensor with RGB primary color filter

Effective Resolution: 10.2 million pixels

Color Depth: 36-Bit RGB

Color Modes: Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night view, Black & White, Adobe RGB, Contrast (+/-2), Saturation (+/-2), Sharpness (+/-2)

Image File Formats: RAW (.ARW)
JPEG (Fine, Standard)
RAW + JPEG (Fine)

Recorded Resolution: Large (3872 x 2592)
Medium (2896 x 1936)
Small (1920 x 1280)

Video Recording: No

Audio Recording: No

Optics

Lens Mount: Sony Alpha (compatible with Minolta A-type bayonet mount)

Focal Length Multiplier: 1.5x

Optical Image Stabilization: Yes (CCD-Shift Super SteadyShot system)

Focus Control

Focus Type: TTL CCD line sensors (9-points, 8 lines with center cross-hair sensor) with Eye-start AF, Predictive focus control, Auto-tracking focus point display and AF assist illuminator via internal flash (flash must be raised)

Focus Modes: Single-shot AF (Wide AF area, Spot AF area, Focus area selection), Direct Manual Focus, Continuous AF, Automatic AF, Manual focus

Exposure Control

Sensitivity: Auto ISO (100-800)
Selectable ISO (100, 200, 400, 800, 1600)
Lo (ISO 80, Low Key)
Hi (ISO 200, High Key)

Shutter Type: Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane Shutter

Shutter Speed: 30 - 1/4000 second
Bulb

Mirror Lock-Up: Yes

Exposure Metering: Multi-segment (40 segment Honeycomb pattern), Center-weighted, Spot

Exposure Modes: Auto, Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Full Manual (with EV indicator), Exposure Compensation (+/-2.0 EV in 1/3 EV Steps), AE Lock, AE Bracketing (0.3 or 0.7 EV steps)

White Balance Modes: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash (with custom color temperature adjustments), White balance bracketing

Scene Modes: Landscape, Portrait, Night Scene/Night Portrait, Sunset, Sports/Action, Macro

Flash

Built-in Flash: Yes (Manual Pop-up, Auto, Fill-flash, Rear flash sync)

Effective Flash Range: 39' (12m) @ ISO 100

External Flash Connection: Proprietary Hot Shoe (compatible with Minolta and select Sony flashes)
Wireless off camera flash (with Sony HVL-F56AM & F36AM Flash Units)

External Flash Control: ADI, Preflash TTL

Maximum Flash Synchronization Speed: 1/120 second (SteadyShot On)
1/160 second (SteadyShot Off)

Performance

Start-Up Time: Not Specified

Shutter Lag: Not Specified

Time Between Shots: Less than 1 second

Burst Capability: 3 fps to limit of media in JPEG (Up to 6 RAW images)

Self Timer: 10 seconds, 2 seconds

Interval Recording: No

Date & Time Stamp: No (date & Time info included in image metadata)

Memory & Power

Built-in Memory: No

Compatible Memory Cards: CompactFlash (Type I & II)/Microdrive
Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick PRO Duo media (via MSAC-MCF1N adapter)

File Size

	RAW	RAW + JPEG	Fine	Standard
Large	9.2MB	12.4MB	4.2MB	2.7MB
Medium	-	-	2.4MB	1.6MB
Small	-	-	1.2MB	0.8MB

Battery Type: NP-FM55 Lithium-ion rechargeable battery (7.2V, 1600 mAh)

Power Adapter: AC-VQ900AM AC/DC adapter/charger (optional)

Input/Output

Computer Interface: USB 2.0 (Hi-speed)

Direct Print Capable: No

Remote Control: RM-S1AM Remote Commander (optional)

Video Output: Yes (NTSC & PAL)

System & Software Requirements: Microsoft Windows 2000, ME, XP
Macintosh OS X (10.3 or later)

Display

Viewfinder: Eye-level fixed pentaprism with Spherical Acute Matte focusing screen (not changeable) and Diopter Adjust (-2.5 to + 1.0m^-1)

Viewfinder Info: AF information (AF points, focus confirmation light), exposure information (shutter speed, aperture, manual exposure, spot metering circle, ISO speed, exposure level, exposure warning), flash information (flash ready, flash exposure level), white balance correction, JPEG recording, number of remaining shots, memory card information, Anti-shake system indicator

Depth-of-Field Preview: Yes

LCD Display: 2.5" TFT color LCD (230.000 pixels) with Clear Photo LCD Plus design

Information Display: Uses 2.5" LCD to present all camera info; Metering mode, Shooting mode, Aperture, AF mode, AF point, Shutter speed, ISO, Shots remaining, Drive mode, Battery level, Exposure compensation setting, Flash compensation setting,

Language Options: English, French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Japanese

Playback Options: Single Image, Index (4, 9, 16 selectable), Image + text, Image + text + histogram, Enlarged playback (Up to approximately 5x), Luminance limit Display, File browser, Slideshow, Instant bracket playback, Enlarged display, Automatic rotate function, Image correction (Contrast, Color saturation, Sharpness, Hue (5 levels))

Physical

Dimensions (HxWxD): 3.7 x 5.3" x 2.9" (95 x 133 x 71mm) without lens

Weight: 19.0 oz. (545g) without battery, lens and media

What's in the Box

Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 10.2 Megapixel, SLR, Digital Camera

Included

NP-FM55 Lithium-Ion Battery

BC-VM10 Battery Charger

USB Cable

Video Cable

MSAC-MCF1N MS-Duo to CF Adaptor

Shoulder Strap with Eyepiece Cap and Remote Commander Clip

Body Cap

Accessory Shoe Cap

Software CD-ROM (Picture Motion Browser for Sony, Image Data Converter SR, USB Driver)

1-Year Sony U.S.A. Limited Warranty

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