The Rebirth of a Legend.
In the revolutionary new Sony® α (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera, Sony’s
mastery of digital technology combines with Minolta’s legendary SLR
technology -- including autofocus and anti-shake compatibility with
over 20 years of A-mount lenses sold worldwide. |
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Advanced Lenses and Accessories.
The Sony® α (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera is your gateway to one of the
world’s most sophisticated camera systems, including precision Sony®
standard and zoom lenses, Sony® “G” Series lenses with advanced
motorized autofocusing, amazingly bright Carl Zeiss® T* coated lenses,
professional-quality flash units and more. |
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10.2 MP CCD.
A large, 23.6 x 15.8 mm APS-C-size CCD imager with Sony’s advanced
design allows more light to pass to each pixel, increasing sensitivity
and reducing noise -- and providing greater detail when you make big
prints or crop in close on your subject. |
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Super SteadyShot®
When you shoot in low light, the shutter remains open longer -- so to
compensate for shaky hands or fast-moving subjects, the Sony® Super
SteadyShot® system automatically reduces image blur. And because it
works in-camera, you’ll get the benefit of Super SteadyShot®
stabilization with every lens you use.
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Sharp, Clear Photos That Preserve the Mood.
With high-sensitivity (ISO 1600) shooting, the Sony® α (alpha)
DSLR-A100 camera captures great photos without flash even in low light
-- which makes it an ideal system camera for shooting without a tripod
or in locations (like museums and churches) where flash is prohibited. |
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Anti-Dust Technology.
Changing lenses in a DSLR can allow dust to enter the camera -- so to
keep the CCD imager clean for better pictures, the Sony® α (alpha)
DSLR-A100 camera utilizes both static-free anti-dust coating on the CCD
filter and anti-dust vibration that automatically shakes the CCD to
dislodge dust each time the camera is shut off.
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Dynamic Range Optimizer.
To recover details in dark or bright areas of the picture, the Sony® α
(alpha) DSLR-A100 camera provides two levels of Dynamic Range
Optimization: Normal DRO, to improve shadow detail using standard gamma
curves for fast shot-to-shot response time, or Advanced DRO, to adjust
dynamic range area-by-area for the greatest precision. |
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Bionz™ Image Processor.
At the heart of the Sony® α (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera is the advanced
Bionz™ Image Processor, using hardware-based Large Scale Integrated
(LSI) circuitry that responds ten times faster than software image
processors -- improving camera response time, handling Dynamic Range
Optimization processing and extending Stamina® battery life. |
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Eye-Start® Autofocus System.
Some DSLR systems don’t start focusing until the shutter button is
half-pressed -- but that can slow down camera response. The Sony® α
(alpha) DSLR-A100 camera begins its precision autofocus adjustments the
moment you bring your eye to the viewfinder, to capture fast-action
subjects other cameras might miss.
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2.5” 1 Clear Photo LCD Plus™ Screen.
The Clear Photo LCD Plus™ design of the Sony® α (alpha) DSLR-A100
camera’s built-in screen makes it easy to read camera setup menus even
in bright sunlight -- and gives you a better picture when you use your
screen to set up shots and check results.
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Continuous Burst Mode at 3 Frames Per Second.
To catch fast action more effectively, the Sony® α (alpha) DSLR-A100
camera offers continuous JPEG image capture up to the limit of your
flash memory card -- plus RAW Burst Mode (up to 6 shots) with
intelligent buffer management to allow more shots to be captured
without waiting for the buffer to clear.
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Super-Accurate Exposure Control.
A 40-segment honeycomb sensing system provides multi-pattern measuring for superior exposure control accuracy.
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Flexible Exposure Modes.
For greater creative freedom in a wide range of shooting conditions,
the Sony® α (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera provides full manual exposure
control as well as Program Auto, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority,
and Exposure Compensation modes. |
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9-Point Auto Focus Selection.
The Sony® α (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera gives you all the focusing options
you need for composing your shot with foreground, background or
off-center subjects -- including manual focus point selection, Spot AF,
Continuous AF and AF Lock. |
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Lithium Ion Battery with Stamina® Power.
Based on CIPA standard, a supplied NP-FM55H Lithium Ion rechargeable battery lets you take up to 750 shots2 on a full charge, recharges quickly with supplied battery charger. |
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Dual Media Options.
The Sony® α (alpha) DSLR-A100 camera accepts both optional
CompactFlash™ Type I/II media and Memory Stick Duo™ media (with
supplied adaptor). |
