Sony Alpha A100K 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-70mm f3.5-5.6 Lens
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Manufacturer: SonyRelease 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
- Joby GP2-D1EN Gorillapod Flexible Tripod for Digital SLR Cameras with Bubble Level
- Serif PhotoPlus X3
- Adobe Photoshop CS4 Upgrade [OLD VERSION]
- Aperture 3
- Corel Photo & Video Pro X3 Bundle [Old Version]
Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Sony Alpha A100K 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-70mm f3.5-5.6 Lens
Customer Review: Just do it!
Summary: 5 Stars
I love my Sony Alpha DSLR. There, I've said it, and I feel much better now. I obsessed over DSLR statistics, read endless reviews, flipped pages comparing the "big name DSLR's" (Canon, Nikon, Sony, Pentax) to no end.
I drove myself batty trying to get the best "bang for the buck" on this major (for me) purchase. I liked the Nikon D-40x, I have several Nikon film SLRs. Using my current lenses would be nice, but using them only in manual mode didn't pop my cork.
The Canon Digital Rebel 10 mp model looked great in the specs and reviews, but once I got a chance to hold the Canon Rebel, the camera's body was just too small for me to hold comfortably. I always had the feeling that I was always about to lose my grip and drop it.
The Pentax SLR was newer on the market, and I had not heard much about it, but I have an old K1000 Pentax, that is built like a truck. It has never let me down, even the time in Kenya when I dropped it in the dirt, running away from an charging elephant (long story, made short: if you need to keep zooming back to frame a picture, its because the thing you are taking the picture of is getting closer...)
I digress, back to the cameras -
As I said, I was so absorbed in specs, that I failed to see the big picture. Any of these fine cameras is going to take great pictures, and make you a very happy snapper (sorry to UK folks, that last term is NOT referring to what you think!, a "happy snapper" in the US is a hobby level photographer who takes a lot of pics))
Why did I pick the Sony, let me count the ways, umm reasons...
I love my Sony because of the built in image stabilization, the eye start autofocus, the immense battery life (over 700 pictures on a charge!), the feel of the camera in my hands, and a dozen little things that only become obvious when you are actually using the camera.
The autofocus is super fast, This past weekend, I got a black squirrel in mid leap, frozen in perfect focus! I had never seen a black squirrel before, so I was very happy to see I had gotten the shot. This was mainly luck on my part, but superb autofocus engineering on Sony's part.
I am sure I would be very happy with either of the other cameras I was considering, but I doubt that any of the other cameras would have gotten that shot.
I guess in the end, that you should not get all hung up in the specs game. There are so many rabid opinions out there, it makes the car guy's Ford vs Chevy fight look tame. Do a bit of study, go to stores where you can actually handle the various cameras, (this is how I found the Canon's body was too small for me to comfortably hold) and order the one that suits your style. Which ever one you get, I'm sure you will be happy with it also.
The important thing is to get the camera of your choice, and start enjoying it!
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