Review of Sony Alpha 100 DSLR Camera

[Milby20289394bc]

i got a sony a 100 identical to this video, it says full through the eyepiece and 0 on the right side when i go to take a picture.... how do i fix this? i thought it was a full memo card, but i cleared it and it still doesnt work.

[musicfreakcc]

@Milby20289394bc The memory card's filesystem could be corrupt. Also the card itself could be faulty... have you tried using a different memory card?

[julian671]

Can this camera do Video capture?

[musicfreakcc]

@julian671 Nope

[SuperiorBone]

I can't seem to get my pictures to sync into my computer. I plugged the USB into my laptop, but won't anything come up. I'm getting mad..

[FilthProductions1]

it takes good hd video?

[musicfreakcc]

@FilthProductions1 It doesn't take videos.

[dancinghorsez]

I have this camera and when I say it's a starter camera DONT LET IT TURN YOU OFF.. its a great little camera for someone who is learning how to do everything, yet still has some great great pictures. Ive had mine for years and years... still working just fine. i would definitely go for this one! cheap and easy and NICE pictures... im moving up to the Nikon D5100 soon so I may have the A100 available pretty soon. :)

[300Z31]

@diecastdeluxe Yeah, seems like the obvious choice...don't have to buy new lenses, can't argue with that.

[300Z31]

I've got the a100. Got the kit 18-70 f3.5-5.6, Promaster 18-200 f3.5-6.3, Minolta 35-80 3.5-5.6 lenses. I'm also picking up a few more goodies from a craigslist ad this afternoon...looks like (at least) 2 sweet lenses, some bags/cases, caps, hoods, filters. Pretty excited.

[EugeneTLJ88]

dude..drink more water..ur hands are dry

[TheTechTitan]

Shows you the image... *presses a few buttons* instantly!

[willtheweird]

When you did the manual cleaning, it was just releasing the shutter, not cleaning. This camera only had very basic cleaning functions...also, IS should stay in the lens...I had this camera, it cant stabilize anything...

[300Z31]

@willtheweird Yeah, the manual cleaning mode just flips the mirror so that you can check/clean the sensor. Hence why the camera turns itself off when you choose that option.

[PeaceNirvana1912]

Good review. I'm getting this camera. ^.^

[gilat6]

I agree it's a great camera, i have too a Sony Alpha A100 with a Sigma 70-300mm f4-5.6 APO MACRO lens + vertical grip Dicain VG-1 for Sony A100 - works great ;)

[mrwibble70]

I've got a minolta dynex 5. I think the Alpha 100 is an excellent camera, being compatible with my old lenses, and it has excellent picture quality.

[dobre0nony]

CAN it film ?

[KayIsParamoreAddicte]

@dobre0nony It can't ;)

[butterscotch1997]

how do u upload the photos to a mac? i got this for a while but im really bad at this PLEASE HELP

[paleozon]

Hey man, great review. I wish you talked a bit about the card slot, which can take a CompactFlash or a microdrive. I don't necessarily like this feayure. Spoiled about SD card. I am not sure what modelt are compatible with this unit. I believe Seagate has something that works with it.

[musicfreakcc]

@paleozon The camera is also compatible with Sony Memory Stick Pro Duo cards as well via an included adapter. The adapter itself is a strange thing since it's shaped like a compact flash card, yet it can only fit in this camera. Still, I use it in case I fill up my CF cards. I've never tried a microdrive before.

[ForgottenSoul700]

Have any idea about why this camera would take so long taking a picture and processing?

[donald11231]

its somthing to do with light

[fool3916]

Its depending on the lighting

[Drapheus]

@ForgottenSoul700 Are you referring to the processing after long exposures? It's removing noise from the picture -- an option you can turn off from the menu.

[musicfreakcc]

@Drapheus You don't need to comment 20 times. Due to spammers and trolls, I have to approve of all comments not made by friends. Since the awful new video page layout became mandatory, I've had many people make that same mistake - must be the interface.

[Drapheus]

@musicfreakcc I am terribly sorry -- it wouldn't let me comment, and I tried hours later and it still wouldn't. Guess it got through!

[musicfreakcc]

@Drapheus That's fine!

[paleozon]

@ForgottenSoul700 This is a symptom of recording (saving) the picture into the "disk" of the camera. Check the speed of your card or recording medium (CF card, microdrive...) . A faster "card" will ensure a faster recording and makes the camera system available again for the next shot. Hope this helps.

[paleozon]

@ForgottenSoul700 This is a symptom of recording (saving) the picture into the "disk" of the camera. Check the speed of your card or recording medium (CF card, microdrive...) . A faster "card" will ensure a faster recording and makes the camera system available again for the next shot. Hope this helps.

[altamont16]

does anyone know if it's good for continuous shooting?

[musicfreakcc]

I use a 4GB SanDisk Extreme III card, and it can shoot at 3 frames per second until the CCD gets too hot, and that's after about 300-500 shots.

[mikeaquino94]

best to stick to the M, P, A or S modes but mostly the M (manual) mode since you get full control

[cor1128]

Is my first DSLR camera works great love it

[9chosenone]

thats my camera, When it came out slr of the year!! fuck what other people say  sony is coming up in the slr game !

[DangerousBlackSoul]

how do you change the color when u'r going to take a photo????????? pleeeeease answer me :(

[linkmaster112233]

garbage camera.

[gypsydarklady]

I love this camera. I have gotten many many great photos from it.

[Asyrafness]

is this ok for beginners ?

[dsrevo79]

@Asyrafness YES, BECAUSE ITS HAS THE FEATURES OF POINT AND SHOOT....AUTO, MACRO MODE, PORTRAIT,ETC.....BUT ALSO GIVES YOU FULL CONTROL WITH P,S,A, AND MANUAL MODE...

[Liuxs69]

I hate double dial

[Kylethearsonist]

hey i am bidding on one of these on ebay, if i loose it is therte anyother cheap dslr,s that you would reccomend

[BarricadeSlade]

@Kylethearsonist You can get an A100 body for pretty cheap on Amazon. I think that's what I'll do cause I already have a lens from my Minolta Maxxum.

[Arda6ka]

omg y have u bought those camera?

[alainhardy27]

hi

i bought this camera , and i am much pissed off , cuz when i need to make a picture i have to see in the view finder , is there any way i can take picture by watching LCD ,

no solution probably

[rotwangg]

Man, thats lame. It realy is a DSLR,it doesn't have to give you option to take pictures by watching LCD. Few of the newest ones give you that but many still don't. If it is the most important feature for you, sell it and buy yourself good compact camera.

[IntensePizza]

You mean live view?

Actually there are some dslr's that have that but they are a little more pricey...like another $100, The "Canon Rebel XS" has live view.

You really just need to get use to it, looking thru the eye piece has advantages like making an even or straight shot.

[sukarno1945]

you so stupid :), go buy a hamster

[NA4cyl]

Get yourself a point and shoot buddy. Youre not ready for a DSLR.

[rajikaze84]

i have SONY ALPHA 100, i bought in japan, can u change the language from japanese to english?

is there softwere to change it?

help me...

[MayeEntertainment]

thanks alot for this, im suppose to get one today for 300$ canadian

[Soulnapper]

Not too sound like an idiot but are lenses that important? Like I want to step up to a dslr after messing around alot with photography and I was either going to get this camera with a couple lenses or wait a bit and get the canon eos 1000d any help would be appreciated

[musicfreakcc]

Lenses are very important, but I'd definitely consult a professional because the right lens can vary depending on your needs.

[JettaJoe]

Get the A200 from sony's alpha series and save up to get a better sony model. all the lenses will be interchangeable and you have a lot more options on what type of camera fits your needs. lenses are important because they determine the picture and its quality check out some reviews on cameralabs b4 making your purchase it will save u time money and headaches.. good luck

[askld22]

what would be the best settings if i was using it for taking pictures of skateboarding ?

[JettaJoe]

Either P (which is similar to auto but the user or u has more options on what it can do.. faster shutter speed etc) or Sport mode (running guy on as image)

[johnmoosee]

I just got one today..

[dieselducy]

do you own that cam? i plan on getting one of those..

[musicfreakcc]

Yes

[autograssboy]

wolly you should never take a lens off with the camra still on because the ccd has more static when its on and all the dust in the air with go straight on it and also this camra takes up to 3.5 frames a sec not 2.5 thanks

[Soulnapper]

Not too sound like a dick but why would it have more static while its on static is caused by friction not an electrical current

[danceforuu]

ur first review?

[1897i]

Sony should have kept the silver buttons, they are nice.

[musicfreakcc]

They are a bit easier to feel.

[sk8erboyz1]

Does it have live view?

[musicfreakcc]

No.

[shintaro08]

Which is better

Olympus Evolt E410 OR Sony Alpha A100k?

Please help me. I just need your opinion. Thank you!

[musicfreakcc]

I don't know. I have never used the Evolt E410 before.

[yankeefan2525]

Just to let you know, the sensor cleaning mode does not auto clean it from the menu. What it does is expose the Sensor, and flip up the mirror, so you can take out the lens, and use a blower brush or a sensor cleaning pen

[musicfreakcc]

It actually does try to shake off dust from the sensor.

[skinny51]

Just Bought one and i LOVE it. Thanks for the vid!!

[123Cookie321]

Now... This or the A200?

[moviemaster9999]

A200, its slightly better and half of the price.

[fuzzyfeett]

Thanks for help

[musicfreakcc]

Welcome.

[oogiboogy]

can someone please give me a solid answer on which camera i should purchase......the NIKON D60, SONY alpha 200, Olympus Evolt E-510, or the Canon Digital Rebel XTi??????

[irlrp]

kinda impossible to say, they have all pro/con...

take'em in hand, see the lenses availables, the speed of the burst...

See if you can afford Pentax K200D, it rox.

[belbers9715]

Go with the Sony...Trust me.

[lilmissAbrilteapot]

Thanks so much.

Great review~ <3

[sigmademon]

im looking for one in e-bay right now. thanks for the tutorial dude

[musicfreakcc]

Welcome.

[zinger313]

yea i saw this then i bought one that was used for 10 hours for $380 on ebay so i hope its like this one and it actually works because this looks awesome

[theend451]

intoxicating voice ;)

[klientklient]

Nice one Bro, Great tutorial.

I have the alpha myself. Lovely machine.

[junkai21]

awesome camera

[tracieespo]

Hey thanks so much I have this camera and have no idea how to use it..

[gixxerich]

i have 1 :D

[crapper1]

thats a nice camera makes my camera look like a toy lol