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DCRP First Look: Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
- 11-06-2006
"Well, this wasn't supposed to be posted for another six hours, but since some websites (including Sony's own) can't seem to honor embargoes, we get to post it early. Sony today took the wraps off their much anticipated digital SLR, known as the Alpha (α) DSLR-A100. This camera is based on Konica Minolta's Maxxum 5D/7D twins, which isn't surprising, as Sony bought KM's camera business last year. In addition to the camera itself there are also 19 new lenses, including three from German lensmaker Carl Zeiss.
The basic specs are below, and if you want more details be sure to check out our preview!
Alpha DSLR-A100 [specs]
- 10.2 effective Megapixel CCD, produces images at 3872 x 2592
- Super SteadyShot CCD-shift image stabilization system
- Sony/Minolta Alpha mount, supports most KM lenses and all the new Sony ones; 1.5x focal length conversion ratio
- Dynamic Range Optimizer is a hardware solution for improving D.R.
- Two dust reduction systems: special coating on sensor repels dust, and CCD "shakes" the rest off when camera is turned on/off
- 2.5" LCD display with 230,000 pixels
- Full manual controls (and then some), as you'd expect; ISO goes up to 1600
- RAW, RAW + JPEG support
- Unlimited JPEG continuous shooting at 3 fps; RAW cuts off after 6 shots (though I did better)
- Hot shoe for external flash (though it's proprietary)
- CompactFlash Type II slot; Memory Stick Duo adapter included
- USB 2.0 High Speed support
- Uses new NP-FM55H lithium-ion battery; 750 shots per charge
- Ships in July for $899 body only or $999 with a Sony 18 - 70 mm lens" via dcresource.com