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| − | The '''Sony Alpha DSLR-A100''' is the | + | The '''Sony Alpha DSLR-A100''' is the initial Sony-branded DSLR release after cooperation between [[Konica Minolta]] and [[Sony]] which began in autumn 2005. In winter 2005/2006 Konica Minolta decided to hand over all its assets related to DSLR technology to Sony. |
| − | + | The Alpha A-100 is Sony's first product in the modern SLR segment. It is the successor of the [[Konica Minolta Dynax 5D]] which had a similar antishake system introduced to DSLRs in Konica Minolta's 7D (initially introduced in Minolta's DiMage A1 "bridge" digital camera). The digital capture sensor is placed on the [[camera shake|antishake]]-mechanism. The camera doesn't need special antishake lenses because shake-compensating movements are done by the sensor. All lenses for Minolta's [[35mm]] autofocus SLRs can be used on the Sony camera body - the lens mount is [[Minolta]]'s 1985 A-mount/Alpha-mount bayonet. A dust removing system helps to keep the sensor clean. | |
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* Type: digital single lens reflex camera body | * Type: digital single lens reflex camera body | ||
* Manufacturer: [[Sony]] [http://www.sony.jp/products/Consumer/AMC/index.html AMC Alpha Mount Camera division] | * Manufacturer: [[Sony]] [http://www.sony.jp/products/Consumer/AMC/index.html AMC Alpha Mount Camera division] | ||
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| − | * Lens mount: Sony | + | * Lens mount: Sony Alpha mount (was [[Minolta]] then [[Konica Minolta]] Alpha- or A-bayonet) |
* Sensor: Sony Interlace scan [[CCD]] in APS-C format (23.6×15.8mm), 10.8 [[megapixel]]s | * Sensor: Sony Interlace scan [[CCD]] in APS-C format (23.6×15.8mm), 10.8 [[megapixel]]s | ||
* Metering: [[TTL]] (multi, spot, or center) | * Metering: [[TTL]] (multi, spot, or center) | ||
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* Viewfinder: [[pentaprism]] finder, showing 95% of image, with [[diopter]] correction | * Viewfinder: [[pentaprism]] finder, showing 95% of image, with [[diopter]] correction | ||
* Display: 2.5 inch [[LCD|TFT]], 230,000 color [[pixel]]s | * Display: 2.5 inch [[LCD|TFT]], 230,000 color [[pixel]]s | ||
| − | * Storage: Compact | + | * Storage: CF Compact Flash card, Sony Memory Stick Pro via supplied adapter to CF |
* Flash: built-in | * Flash: built-in | ||
* Weight: 545 g without rechargeable lithium-ions battery NP-FM55H | * Weight: 545 g without rechargeable lithium-ions battery NP-FM55H | ||
Revision as of 03:34, 4 May 2008
The Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 is the initial Sony-branded DSLR release after cooperation between Konica Minolta and Sony which began in autumn 2005. In winter 2005/2006 Konica Minolta decided to hand over all its assets related to DSLR technology to Sony.
The Alpha A-100 is Sony's first product in the modern SLR segment. It is the successor of the Konica Minolta Dynax 5D which had a similar antishake system introduced to DSLRs in Konica Minolta's 7D (initially introduced in Minolta's DiMage A1 "bridge" digital camera). The digital capture sensor is placed on the antishake-mechanism. The camera doesn't need special antishake lenses because shake-compensating movements are done by the sensor. All lenses for Minolta's 35mm autofocus SLRs can be used on the Sony camera body - the lens mount is Minolta's 1985 A-mount/Alpha-mount bayonet. A dust removing system helps to keep the sensor clean.
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| Two Sony alpha DSLRs in the Sony Center (Berlin) |
specifications
- Type: digital single lens reflex camera body
- Manufacturer: Sony AMC Alpha Mount Camera division
- Year of launch: 2006
- Lens mount: Sony Alpha mount (was Minolta then Konica Minolta Alpha- or A-bayonet)
- Sensor: Sony Interlace scan CCD in APS-C format (23.6×15.8mm), 10.8 megapixels
- Metering: TTL (multi, spot, or center)
- Focusing: autofocus with four different modes
- Shutter: focal plane, controlled electronically, with speeds from 30 sec. to 1/4000 sec.
- Viewfinder: pentaprism finder, showing 95% of image, with diopter correction
- Display: 2.5 inch TFT, 230,000 color pixels
- Storage: CF Compact Flash card, Sony Memory Stick Pro via supplied adapter to CF
- Flash: built-in
- Weight: 545 g without rechargeable lithium-ions battery NP-FM55H
- Dimensions: 133×95×72mm
