Sony Alpha A100K 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-70mm f3.5-5.6 Lens

Sony Alpha A100K 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-70mm f3.5-5.6 Lens
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Manufacturer: Sony
Release Date: 2006-07-23
Model: DSLRA100K
Product features:

10-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 18 x 24-inch prints
Kit includes 18-70mm f3.5-4.5 lens
In-camera image stabilization and anti-dust vibration systems; Eye-Start Autofocus system
2.5-inch LCD display; 9-point autofocus system; 40-segment multi-pattern honeycomb metering
Powered by lithium-ion battery (supplied); stores images on CF I/II and Memory Stick Duo cards

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Digital camera Review: A solid little camera
Summary: 5 Stars

The a100 was the first Sony DSLR I bought. I was pleased enough Sony's cameras that I eventually sold my a100 and stepped up to the a700. Despite all the numerous technical advantages the a700 has over the a100, I missed my a100. There is a certain quality to the images that this body produces that I missed. Images are particularly sharp, the dynamic range is impressive and colors are very rich, making this camera a very ideal camera for landscapes and static scenes. In the end I picked up another a100 to share the camera back with my a700. I probably should have never sold my first one.

A lot of people talk about image noise and the a100. It is maybe a slightly nosier camera than some of its contemporary competition but I find it usable up to ISO 800. I would avoid ISO 1600. I find more fault with the slowness of the AF system than anything else. I think this is more likely to hold back your images than the noisiness of the sensor. This is why I would not recommend this body for shooting fast moving objects. Slower moving objects it can handle. It is an excellent camera for landscape photography that can capture a lot of fine detail when paired with a good lens. I find the Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 to be a very good match for this body.

Don't let the plastic bodies of these cameras fool you, they are quite solid and well built. Much better built than the A200 through A380 models if you ask me. The a100 is really quite the bargain nowadays. You can still find them new in stores if you look around. They're great little cameras. Definitely worth taking a look at.

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