Sony Alpha 100 Review

LetsGoDigital reviewed the Alpha 100 digital SLR from Sony. The A100 combines advanced SLR features with other Sony digital imaging innovations. With its 10.2-megapixel APS CCD image sensor, the Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 camera has the highest resolution available in its class. The Alpha 100 has been introduced together with 19 high-quality Sony lenses, and will be compatible with most of the former Konica-Minolta Maxxum mount lenses. The system will include a wide range of accessories as well.

LetsGoDigital said: "No one will be surprised that Sony's first digital SLR camera bears a strong resemblance to one of Konica Minolta's models. Sony took over the camera division of the illustrious brand and the two companies had been working together even before the takeover. However, Sony has done more than just put a simple clone on the market: certain things have been added and changed. Generally, they have been to the benefit of the camera."

Sony is continuing its long-standing relationship with Carl Zeiss to deliver superior optical performance for the a (alpha) camera system. The two companies have co-developed three lenses, including an ultra-wide, 16-80 mm Vario-Sonnar T zoom model and two fixed focal length telephoto models - a Planar T 85 mm and Sonnar T 135 mm. The system will also be supported with a full range of accessories, including a line-up of flashes, cable releases, rechargeable battery packs and several styles of carrying cases.

LetsGoDigital concluded: "All in all, Sony has come up with a decent camera in the Alpha 100. A good beginning is half the battle. Consider the price/quality ration in the current market and you will see that the well known DSLR manufacturers have suddenly been confronted with a competitor to be afraid of! Not only is the Sony Alpha 100 a pleasure to work with, it also gives great results. People who now work with a Konica Minolta can go on to Sony without a hitch. This is immediately a strong point for Sony. As well as launching a camera, it has come up with an enormous range of accessories and lenses. The Sony Alpha 100 is only the beginning of Sony's rise in the world of reflex cameras. To the competitors, one can only say - watch the Sony Alpha 100 - this camera is ready to conquer market share!"

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