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The Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 is a digital single lens reflex (D-SLR), and Sony's first entry in to this space by leveraging the technology coming from their acquisition of Konica-Minolta's SLR technologies in March 2006. It has a 10.2 megapixel image sensor, 2.5" LCD screen is equipped with a shake reduction technology, and an anti-dust system. Sony opted to use the more standard CompactFlash storage device over it's proprietary Memory Stick. The Alpha 100 is priced around $1000 when bought with the included 18-70 mm lens, and comes in at the high end of the entry level market.
MSRP $800.00
Release date July, 2006
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Features
- Sony's first D-SLR since their acquisition of Konica-Minolta SLR technology
- 10.2 mpx image sensor
- 2.5" LCD screen
- 40-segment metering
- anti-dust system:
- indium tin oxide coating to avoid static build-up
- camera actually shakes the dust-off when turned off
- rechargeable lithium-ion battery takes around 750 shots at full charge
- price: $1000 /w 18-70mm lens
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MSRP $700.00
Released September, 2006
Pros
- EOS Integrated Cleaning System to Reduce, Repel, and Remove dust from camera mechanisms
- Improved and easier interface
- Incredible improvements compared to the previous model (Canon EOS 350d)
Cons
- No spot metering
- No programmable Auto ISO
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
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Canon EOS 400D Digital Rebel XTi
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MSRP $999.00
Released December, 2006
Pros
- Fits any Nikon SLR Lens
- Large feature set
- Highly customizable
Cons
- Slower top shutter speed than D70 - tops out at 1/4000 s
- Slower flash sync than D70 - 1/200 s vs. 1/500 s
- Bulky, even for a DSLR
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
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Nikon D80
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MSRP $900.00
Released February, 2005
Pros
- high quality pictures
- relatively small size for a SLR is great for travel
- nearly instantaneous turn-on/wake-up times (0.2s)
Cons
- small size means it won't fit everyone's hand
- small LCD screen
- supplied lens is very basic
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
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Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT
Reviews
March 12, 2009
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Pros
- 10.2 megapixels
- Includes image stabilization
- Has an anti-dust system
- Uses CompactFlash instead of Sony Memory Stick
- Uses 90% of Minolta Lenses
- Compatible Minolta Flashes too
Cons
- Noisy Shutter
- Noisy image
above ISO400
- Unable to write to more than 2500 files (using 16GB CF, error msg shows after 2500+ images on flash card)
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Pros
- 10.2 megapixels
- Includes image stabilization
- Has an anti-dust system
- Uses CompactFlash instead of Sony Memory Stick
Cons
- Image stabilization is done at the sensor instead of the lens
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DSLR, A, 100, DSLRA, A100, DSLRA100
