Sony dslr a100

Photo Review. High resolution, image stabilisation and dust reduction technology plus excellent handling in a keenly-priced DSLR.

Sony, one of the first to come out with digital camera prototypes back when they were just an idea, has finally thrown its hat into the ring with the big boys. Though Konica Minolta this year pulled out of cameras altogether, the collaboration continued with Sony taking over the Alpha name a name used exclusively in Japan and the lens and accessory lineup. The new camera holds a lot more promise than its predecessor, but brings with it the benefit of the established Alpha system. We had the opportunity to look at a pre-release version of the camera, and ran it through some preliminary tests. We have a user report and our usual thorough coverage of design and function, as well as timing and detail down to the menus. At first it was a little odd seeing the Sony logo across the front of a camera I immediately perceived as a Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D. Honda had added Honda-like design accents, and probably modified the ride and sound characteristics, but to all automobile aficionados--Isuzu and Honda fans alike--the Passport was an Isuzu Rodeo with a Honda badge.

Sony dslr a100

To report an issue with this product or seller, click here. Created specifically to support working professionals in the fields of sports photography and photojournalism, the Alpha 9 II delivers unmatched performance including blackout-free continuous shooting8 at up to 20 frames per second2 with Auto Focus and Auto Exposure tracking at 60 calculations per second3, plus continuous shooting at up to 10 fps with mechanical shutter. Separate circuit and pixel layers allow for a significant increase in processing speed for the large volume of data that can also be temporarily stored in internal memory, contributing to a substantial increase in overall pixel readout speed. The number of AF calculations will depend on the lens used. Capture all the action at the highest speed. It is also possible to shoot up to 10 fps2 using the mechanical shutter. In AF-C mode the maximum continuous frame rate will depend on the shooting mode and lens used. A software update may be required for some lenses. You can depend on the continuous autofocus to lock onto and track erratically moving subjects with significantly high speed, precision, and reliability, while exposure automatically adjusts even through sudden brightness changes for consistently accurate exposure. Some distortion may occur when shooting fast-moving subjects or if the camera is moved sideways rapidly while using the electronic shutter. Designed to improve the speed of news agencies workflow, the Alpha 9 II features a Voice Memo function that allows spoken information to be attached to images which can convey important information when sent to the editor. Voice memos4 up to 60 seconds in length can be recorded and attached as a WAVE.

The Sony A has excellent image qualityuser friendly menus and controls, and feels great in the hand

Along with the camera body, Sony offers 19 lenses, 2 teleconverters, 2 flashes, and a host of other accessories. As you can see, Sony got a jump start as a result of their acquisition of Konica Minolta photo Imaging systems in late The differences are major. Sony adds a For owners of Minolta or Konica Minolta lenses and accessories, rest assured that nearly all of your equipment will work fine on the Sony A

Imatest's second chart translates the results into a two-dimensional chart. Each small square shows the location on the chart that matches the ideal rendition of a color patch. Each square is linked by a line to a circle, which shows where the A's rendition sits on the chart. A perfect camera would show only circles, because the ideal and the real would be perfectly aligned, and the camera's circles would cover up the ideal colors' squares. To the extent that there is distance between a circle and a square, the camera's color is wrong.

Sony dslr a100

There's lots of plastic, but the A feels weighty and solid and all the controls are smooth and positive. Find out more about how we test. Sony 's first digital SLR looks like one of the most exciting and innovative newcomers to arrive on the scene for some time. With ten-million pixels, built-in anti-shake and 20 new lenses on the way, Sony has hit the ground running. Behind the scenes, though, there's another story which puts everything into context. That might have raised a few eyebrows, given that both companies were rivals in the digital camera market, but it wouldn't be the first time such a partnership had been forged. But then in January Konica Minolta made the shock announcement that it was withdrawing from the digital camera market altogether and that Sony would take over its SLR business. At the time, Konica Minolta was making the likeable and rather interesting 6Mp Dynax 5D digital SLR, and it was disappointing to think it might disappear. Well it hasn't, not exactly. Let's put it this way.

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They've inherited a system that goes back 26 years to the dawn of the first Maxxum cameras, and the new DSLR-A will work with all of those lenses, and many of those accessories. Other than that, fit and finish are very good I would say. The top image shows the test shot at full size. Sony A Right up front, we should also get the names straight. It introduces Sony imaging innovations like high-sensitivity shooting with Super SteadyShot in-camera image stabilization, Dynamic Range Optimizer to automatically increase detail in bright and dark picture areas, new Anti-Dust technology to keep the CCD imager clean for better pictures, and Eye-Start Autofocus system for faster camera response. This is a huge benefit to me; I now have an excellent quality mm zoom lens for my new Alpha for no additional cost! Customers find the camera easy to use. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Sorry, there was an error. Overall, customers are impressed with the value and features provided by the camera, and recommend it to others. The camera is very nice, has all the features you'd find on any DSLR, and I mostly like the fast access to most settings you'll ever need to modify

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Visit the Sony Store. Single-frame and continuous advance ; to take single or multiple images at one time. The AF illuminator, or more commonly called "AF assist" is used to help the camera focus in low light conditions. Our Voluntary Day Return Guarantee does not affect your legal right of withdrawal in any way. When just looking through your camera can make a noise loud enough to turn all eyes on you, you might get some nice portraits with often rude or quizzical expressions but candid shots are out of the question. I would recommend it for the above average user, who needs more than a point-and-shoot, and if you have owned a Minolta Maxxum and have lenses lying around. The mm kit lens shows pretty sharp in the center of the frame, but softens up in the corners. Along with the camera body, Sony offers 19 lenses, 2 teleconverters, 2 flashes, and a host of other accessories. Click on the image to view a full size shot. Real-time Tracking6 automatically tracks the subject Real-time Tracking6 is a state-of-the-art feature that employs artificial intelligence to tenaciously track moving subjects when shooting stills or movies.