Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 10.2 Megapixel, SLR, Digital Camera with Sony SAL-18200 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Autofocus Lens
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, 23.6x15.8mm 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
- To capture life as it happens, your camera has to be fast. 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
- 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).
- Includes Sony SAL-18200 Lens
- Specially designed for the APS-size CCD imager of the Sony α (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera, this is the standard zoom lens that brings you closer to your subject. With superior all-in-one lens performance for everyday shooting, its 35mm-equivalent range of 27mm wide-angle to 300mm telephoto excels at capturing faraway subjects. This lens features an Internal Focusing System so the overall length does not change while zooming, Aspherical Lens Elements to correct visual aberrations more effectively ED (Extra-low Dispersion) Glass to minimize flare and greatly reduce chromatic aberration and a Circular Aperture providing a pleasing circular defocused effect to spot-light sources.
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| 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) |
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| Built-in Memory | No | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Compatible Memory Cards |
CompactFlash (Type I & II)/Microdrive Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick PRO Duo media (via MSAC-MCF1N adapter) |
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| File Size |
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| 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 |
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Pros
- Simple controls (8)
- Large clear LCD (6)
- Strong construction (5)
- Short lag time (4)
Cons
- Loud (4)
Best Uses
- Fun (8)
- Travel (6)
- Photojournalism (4)
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Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Small Lag Time
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Little noisy
Best Uses
- Fun
- Photojournalism
- Travel
Comments about Alpha DSLR-A100 Digital Camera with Sony 18-200mm Lens:
This camera is fun, easy and intuitive. My young daughter is enjoying it as much as I am. The battery is at 3/4 after a 1-week vacation and 650 pictures later. Experimented with both speed and aperture settings with instantaneous result. Memory card purchases is fast to download the photos. Camera seems rugged. My daughter feels like a pro. Pictures seem great. Excellent purchase for the price ([$] including the lens).
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Small Lag Time
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Art
- Documentary
- Fun
- Photojournalism
- Travel
Comments about Alpha DSLR-A100 Digital Camera with Sony 18-200mm Lens:
[...]the camera and the lens are much better than I thought..for the price , it is perfect!!
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Great colors
Cons
- Loud
Best Uses
- Art
- Documentary
- Fun
- Photojournalism
- Travel
Comments about Alpha DSLR-A100 Digital Camera with Sony 18-200mm Lens:
i wouldn't call myself a photographer but i do love to take pictures - usually vacation gives me the opportunity to snap away. this camera was my first introduction to DSLR - and i have enjoyed it very much.i have bought the 18mm - 200mm lens with this camera and it is very versatile - but suffers in low light conditions.let your eyes be your guide[@]the things that are negative is that the photos might be on the "soft" side - and the motor and mirror is a bit on the noisy side.this is a review from a novice... so many other like Nikon and Canon - i think Sony is very much underrated.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Loud
Best Uses
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Alpha DSLR-A100 Digital Camera with Sony 18-200mm Lens:
I am an amateur photogragher and this is my first DSLR.Picture quality is great,as they are crisp and clear.I have had many compliments on the pictures I have taken.My favourite lenses are the 50mm-f/1.7 and a sigma 105mm-f/2.8 macro.The macro compliments the camera well.Changing lens takes getting used to depending on what you are shooting as I had a superzoom prior.The only limit I can see is the person using the camera.It is a little tricky when doing wildlife as it's shutter noise is a bit loud.I like this camera alot and I am glad I went to a DSLR.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Loud
Best Uses
- Fun
- Photojournalism
Comments about Alpha DSLR-A100 Digital Camera with Sony 18-200mm Lens:
I use this camera to take photojournalistic type photographs. I like how study this camera feels compared to the alpha 250 modle; however, it is quite a bit louder.
Pros
- Comfortable Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Fun
- Hobby
- Scrapbooking
Comments about Alpha DSLR-A100 Digital Camera with Sony 18-200mm Lens:
I use the camera for family and hobby. Previously owned the Minolta 8000i and it spoiled me on good SLR's. I waited until digital tech reached the point that I felt I wasn't going backwards.
I love this camera; it takes great pictures all the way around. At first I didn't understand why some pics were underexposed (esp. with flash), but then read that was on purpose so that details would not be lost. Messing with the exposure buttons fixes things on the spot.
My old lenses (100-300; 35-105) work great, but did have to get the 18-70 to take wide angle shots. The flash (5200i) did not work on AUTO without washing out the whole picture; had to set the flash manually each time, so ended up buying the new Sony flash. I don't think the noise that so many complain about is that bad or out of line. I've been very pleased with the higher ISO settings.
DRAWBACK: the auto focus still does not seem as quick and accurate as my old 8000i--esp. with following moving targets (kids running, etc.). Though I have a high speed memory card, I still do not seem to be able to get 3 fps under all conditions, which means some shots have been missed.
Another thing that is sorely missed is the infrared auto-focus sensor under low-light conditions. This was a GREAT feature on the 8000i.
I have owned the A100 for over a year now, and I guess I have to give it only 4 stars because I'm still comparing it to my old Minolta. However, I will NEVER go back. The advantages and the beauty of the photos that I have taken with this camera are equal to anything done on my old one.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Quiet
- Small Lag Time
- Strong Construction
Cons
- No live LCD monitor
Best Uses
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Alpha DSLR-A100 Digital Camera with Sony 18-200mm Lens:
I am not a professional photographer. At the very least I am an "amateur - amateur". I owned a Nikon 6006 film camera for 15 (20?) years and I decided to go Digital - yet I am still a film lover. The availability of the 18-200mm lens was a major factor in my purchasing the camera. Also, I looked around for a Nikon camera and found the Sony had some better reviews. So I bit the bullet, and decided to buy the Sony. Only drawback is the Sony will not take my old Nikon lenses; but with the 18-200mm lens, that should be sufficent for my needs. So far, I am satisfied I did purchase the Sony. I still need to get in more picture taking - but right now - I am happy.
Pros
- Comfortable Controls
- Small Lag Time
Cons
- Loud
Best Uses
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Alpha DSLR-A100 Digital Camera with Sony 18-200mm Lens:
I used for a trip in Rocky Mountains. I took great pictures.
Pros: It is easy to use. Light to carry it around. Pictures are crisp.
Cons: Noise. Auto mode does not work well inside or darkness. But if you manually set it to a higher ISO it corrects the problem.
Overall worth the money.
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What's in the Box
- SAL-18200 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DT Aspherical Autofocus Lens
- 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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